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Every single wedding is different.  Much like music, or food, or people for that matter - every wedding sings a different song.  Sure, they all have the same theme white dress, flowers and love.  But what makes each wedding so unique is the people in them, and their stories.  How they interact with each other and their families.  It's always exciting discovering what song today's wedding is playing, and then shooting along with it.

Karen and Andrew's wedding was FUN.  Full of youth and a whole lot of laughs.  There was a steady supply of jokes and smiles and everyone knew exactly what they were there for.  To celebrate Karen and Andrew and the love they have for each other. 

Karen looked like a Disney princess.  From the tiara in her hair, princess dress and gorgeous eyes, she totally looked the part. 

When Paul turned up to the guys, they were already ready, so all there was left to do was to have fun.  Seemed like that wasn't something they were too gutted about. 

When we got home and downloaded Paul's photos, I discovered about an hour's worth of photos of the guys in various places doing various things.  Funny boys.

I've known Andy for quite a few years, but really only in passing.  He and my nephew Daniel have been good friend since they were little kids, now Daniel is best man at his wedding.  So it was nice to feel a little bit more than the usual belonging at the wedding.  I first met Karen at Daniel's wedding, and then again when she was bridesmaid at Mark and Amanda's wedding in December.  We're practically family now...

See?  Disney Princess.  Totally.

With all of the fun and joking, this was one part of the day that was full of emotion.

Amanda, you look beautiful!

The wedding was held at Marlborough Vintners Hotel.

Picking up the petals again.  Gotta love it! 

After the ceremony was over we popped across the road for some photos.  When I have a fun group I often suggest this shot.  Lying on the ground in the foetal position gets you some really interesting reactions.

Karen and her girls.

We found a random concrete horse head in the garden.  Of course we were going to use it.  Of course!

Beautiful, Karen, BEAUTIFUL!

I told them to sit like people in the 1930s.  This is what they did.  Apparently people in the 30s were very serious!

Paul's perspective on a shot I was getting.  I like his better.  Figures.

I've got a thing for roads lately.  I don't know why.

This was me talking to Andrew's family while trying to get a family portrait for them.  Clearly I am funny.  This is the proof.  Either that or I've got something in my teeth, which is also entirely possible.

This is me and my sister Saskia.  She was a guest at the wedding, so it seemed only fitting that we get a photo together.  Two things occur to me when I look at this photo.  Firstly, how much she looks like my Mum.  That's a compliment because our Mum was beautiful.  I also notice how much bigger my head is than hers.  It doesn't seem normal.  I probably get that from Dad.  Gee, thanks Dad.

Inside the reception and these glowing ring things were super cool.

Karen.  Still smiling.

Congratulations guys!  We had such fun with you all!  Can't wait to show you the rest of the pics!

Vendor Shoutout:

Hair and Make-up: Beyond the Fringe - Scott St

Celebrant: Carol Taylor

Flowers: Flowertime

Dress: Bernadette Thomas

Venue: Marlborough Vintners Hotel