greg and leanne 22nd march 2008

the sweetest, kindest couple ever - greg and leanne - were married at the council gardens in front of very suprised family and friends...as they actually romantically and privately exchanged vows at sunset on the beach the night before...but more on that later...

normally the first image on a post is a pretty bouquet, or a gorgeous gown...but this wedding was a little unique so here is an image of greg and his mates first up...looking fairly casual and relaxed when mike arrived - as most men only style up for the occassion 13.7 seconds before they are about to leave, this is a usual occurence when mike visits the boys home...



beautiful leanne and her uber sweet girlfriends were staying at grittleton lodge, which was truly spectacular and lush and soooo perfect for romantic images...this image was one of the first of the morning...

so many spots to hang the stunning gown...

leanne and the girls carried elegant fans - handmade by leannes mum...

while leanne was being pampered by naomi and renae from naes hair and beauty studio (love your work girls!) i stole the two best bridesmaids - these ladies know how to treat and spoil and look after a bride! - for a few portraits...

then it was 'lace up time' and a few laughs..

ta-dahh! one incredibly gorgeous bride...

leannes dad, snowy, is quite an emotional fellow (just between us, ok?) and dealing with the wedding of his only daughter was - at times - a bit too much. hey snowy...real men cry all the time...trust us, we know...here is snowy seeing his girl all frocked up...

looooovvve these bridesmaids - they were even great photog assistants!

see what i mean about grittleton lodge? ...

then it was off the ceremony (with a select few knowing what was about to occur)...about 2 minutes into the introductions, the lovely sarsha wetherall announced to the guests that the ceremony actually took place last night at sunset...here is leannes parents upon hearing the news...

and here are gregs parents...like most of the crowd - a little suprised...

this sweet delightful boy is dean, greg and leannes dear little boy...

with s super quick ceremony over, we travelled off in the luxury fjs from australias own to a few choice locations mike and i had sourced around the cbd of bunbury...this lovely archway belongs to the new premised of relationships australia - the cause of much amusement for all who arrived...

michael and the boys with the fjs are always willing to accomodate mikes weird requests (just drive up over that hill, reverse on a 45 degree angle, with headlights on, and wheels turned at exactly 56.3 degree angle...please) thanks fellas...

a little pink texture for a different mood...

thought the guys were laughing at my corny jokes..but no...

they were cracking up at the antics of my husband and the boys from holden...i just dont want to know...

as soon as we spotted this door we both had the exact image in mind...

i must say leanne perfected the mood and feel of what we had planned...

then these two (after quite a few wild turkeys) completely blew it clear out of the water...

form the back of the kia (thanks babe, i love how you always carry this on your head from location to location - nothing beats public acknowledgement of true devotion) comes the tub chair for a few portraits...

we normally capture the groom looking serious (mums love these) but depsite our best efforts, greg found it extremely difficult to look pensive...

no idea why he found it so difficult...

here is michael, from australias most wanted...oh, i mean australias own fj holdens...looking gorgeous...

a few more portraits before we lost light...

one of my favourites...

love this one too...

off to the rowing club, where all the tables had easter eggs!...yum...

a few sweet images for this beautiful young family...

but i couldnt tear myself away from this beautiful little child...

a relaxed image...

during the speeches...

this image of mikes, after snowys emotional speech, would have to be my fav of the day...moments like these are why we like to stay well into the night...

yummy, yummy cake...

i wonder if greg is thinking 1. what are you doing 2. do they actually take photos of this or 3. hubba hubba

heres gregs sister, the mc for the evening, and the fine sassy ladies she organised to run a smooth and flowing bar all evening...

every bar manager has to have one coyote ugly dance on the bar (or the esky anyway)...

tearing greg and leanne away from the guests on the balcony, we managed to sneak in a few moody night shots on the banks of the leschenault inlet...

greg and leanne, and all your fab, crazy, amazing friends and family....thank you ever so much for allowing us to share in an incredible day...we were so honoured to be included in the thank yous during your speech...i'm glad you three enjoyed a well earned, relaxing break on daydream island...mike and i sincerely wish you many blessings for your future...looking forward to the next time we meet for the burnout photo shoot!

snowy...many many thanks for the very kind words...and the wine!!

kick ass total - mike 73, kylie 4...but hey, my portrait images of the lovely ladies were damn fine...but that fellow of mine definately rocked the red door...