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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Montville Bar & Grill - a perfect place for a wedding.

Francis and Emma choose to be married at the Montville Bar & Grill - a place that holds special memories for them.  They have enjoyed romantic getaways at the Montville Mountain Inn right next door and many a fine meal at the Bar & Grill.

It is just lovely to see a couple overcome the odds and find true love in each other.  Emma and Francis are so well suited and much happiness awaits them as they walk into the future together. 

Francis and Emma choose ivory for their wedding outfits and it was a colour that showed off Emma's magnificent auburn hair to perfection.  The lace detail incorporated into Emma's dress added a lovely touch of elegance and glamour.

Emma and Francis concluded their ceremony with the exchange of Roses as their first gift to each other as husband and wife.  This follows on from Francis's personal tradition of giving Emma a rose as often as possible to show his love and care for her.

Emma & Francis - may you know much joy as you travel life's pathways together.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

A wedding under the trees at Clovelly Estate

Simon and Beth choose the lovely Spicers Clovelly Estate for their magical Montville Wedding.  They held a very personal, heartfelt ceremony in the morning. Beth's Dad offered some poignant words of wisdom to the lovely couple - at times amusing, at times deep and insightful. Through his words he clearly demonstrated his love for his daughter and his delight in her chosen husband.

Beth paid great attention to detail as she set about creating hers and Simon's 'sacred space' for their marriage ceremony. Photographs of much loved, but absent family, adorned the signing table along with special trinkets and treasures.  An aunt created some lovely crystal bead work that was strung from the branches of the Jacaranda tree to sparkle in the sunlight as Beth and Simon stood beneath and took their vows.

Clovelly's marvellous chef, Cameron Matthews produced a mouth-watering high-tea breakfast for Simon and Beth to enjoy with their guests immediately after the ceremony. This was followed by an evening of degustation delight as the celebrations continued.

Once again, it was my pleasure to work with photographer, Jodi Macdonald.  Jodi is a consummate professional and her work is always truly stunning.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Montville Celebrant goes to Norfolk Island

I have been a little quiet for the last couple of weeks - lovely hubby and I took ourselves off to Norfolk Island for a spot of relaxation. 

Lots of lovely, if quite exhausting, bushwalking, spectacular, very dramatic ocean and cliff views, historical explorations, lovely gardens and of course, great food and just a spot of shopping .....



A "fish fry" at Puppy's Point, watching the sunset, listening to live music was a magical evening.