Lovely acknowledgements

It is always a pleasure to hear of a job well done - thank you Wayne & Miriam and Katie & Derek for your kind comments.

And the sun shone ...

For the last week Natalie has been praying for just a little sunshine so that her marriage ceremony to the lovely Martin could take place outdoors at Flaxton Gardens. Her gods listened as, whilst it may not have been exactly shining, the rain did stay away.
And then - at a very crucial moment in the ceremony - just as Martin and Natalie were exchanging their vows - the sun broke through the clouds and shone on them both - what a wonderful portent for their future.
Martin and Natalie are a wonderful young couple with a very strong family support network - they are destined for a long and happy life together.

A few days after their wedding,Natalie and Martin sent this beautiful thank you note, which is very much appreciated.

Lake Weyba - truly a Ceremony to Remember!

Katie, from QLD and Derek from NZ crossed the oceans to eventually meet in London. They are both 'children of the sea' and so choose this lovely spot near to the ocean for their wedding. At 45 minutes, theirs was one of the longer ceremonies that I have done, but with various family and friends presenting readings from texts ranging from the Bible to Dr Seuss, along with the pouring together of the waters from QLD, NZ, Croatia, where they were engaged and London, where they met, it was one very special and profound ceremony and time seemed to not matter fro the duration - the guests were quietly engaged throughout the ceremony. Katie and Derek's strong bond and strong commitment to family was so evident - may they know much joy and little sorrow as they journey together.

Secrets by the Lake, Montville

Malcolm and Harriette choose Secrets because of the many happy times they had spent there. Theirs was to be the first at the 'Secret Garden' that George & Aldy had built down by Lake Baroon. Unfortunately the rain came down and so their ceremony was held on the veranda of the main house. Harriette looked simply stunning in her beaded, lace gown as she walked down the aisle to meet her handsome, soon to be husband. Lake Baroon in the background, although misty was a beautiful backdrop. I wish them " felix felicis" - happiness.

Simple but profound

Karl and Emma believe that their commitment is in their hearts, rather than in words spoken, hence they choose a very simple, yet deeply spiritual ceremony to mark their marriage. It was obvious to all 60 or so family and friends present that love and mutual respect are at the core of their relationship.
I am sure they all enjoyed their magnificent 'High Tea' at Flaxton Gardens after the ceremony.

Montville Country Cabins

Wayne and Miriam are a truly delightful couple from a western Queensland dairy farm. Miriam was born in Germany and so she wore a traditional German dirndl that her Mother had made for her. Their wedding gave them a very good excuse to take a holiday for the daily work of running a dairy farm.
"Dear Merlin, Just a short note to say a big 'thank you' for making our wedding day so special and for all the extra effort you went to ... We could not have asked fro a more relaxing, beautiful day and will cherish our memories forever. Thanks Again, Wayne & Miriam"

Australia Day Weekend - Re-affirmation of Vows

Pipiann and Shane have been married for wonderful 10 years and wanted their family and friends to share in their joy as they reaffirmed in their presence, and in the presence of their wonderful children, their love for one another.

This was another ceremony at the lovely Tree Houses of Montville, again on the deck of Picnic Creek Cottage.

New Year's Day - 2010

What a lovely way to begin the New Year - with a wedding.

Melissa & Duane, along with around 50 family and friends gathered on the deck of Picnic Creek Cottage at Tree Houses of Montville to celebrate their wedding with a tropical, frangipani theme.

Montville village provided many lovely locations for beautiful photographs.

Photograph courtesy of Jason and Mandy at Australian Wedding and Professional Photography (http://www.awpp.com.au)