JOHN & CANDICE
I did a Wedding Photo Shoot on Saturday afternoon in a place called Nelson's Creek. Essentially it is a Wine Estate with bungalows for hire to guests coming to Weddings, should any of them wished to stay over before or after the wedding. I manage Photojani Photographic Studios and I've photographed literally hundreds of weddings on Wine Estates over the past 26 years, but never one at Nelsons creek which is situated on the R44 en-route Wellington.
When I arrived it was cold and windy. Our worry for that day was rain because the weatherman had predicted rain and even though I never give him any credence, rains clouds were looming. John and his bride Candice were both at the Wine Estate already. She was fitting her wedding dress in one of the rented bungalows and he was parading to and fro outside. I suppose it was his way of not thinking of the butterflies. The church was quaint with seating for about 80 people. The service was short and functional, the confetti was rose petals and there sushi as snack for those who were peckish. The lawn was plush the environment quite and the trees with the mountain range in the background was just an amazing setting. More or less at the same time, another couple were "tying the knot" in another hall on the Wine Estate. I saw them riding pass in an open top horse draw buggy and I just needed to get a picture of these to beautiful horses with shin guards on there legs and feathers in their heads. Much later the owner of the estate come over to John and Candice and asked them to mount the buggy saying that this was his Wedding present to them.-
The weather man was right it started to drizzle but it was manageable because it didn't interrupt the photo shoot. By this time the couple was married, kissed and exchanged rings and was gearing up for supper. Both John and his bride Candice were settled and were both very photogenic. It was a small wedding with just one bridesmaid and one best-man. They just happen to be Candice's and John's best friend respectively. At the supper, John's brother was MC and their mom divulged all of John's secrets. His childhood and school going career was the subject of jest. It was great fun, everyone laughed and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The prawn and hake horsd'oeuvres were really tasty, the main course was splendid with music to match. The table decor was stunning with a complimentary bottle of Nelson's Creek Wine on each table beside the two bottles of champagne one alcoholic, the other not. By the time sun was down the cold started setting in, but it bothered no-one. Much later desert was served. Meanwhile speeches were maid and more photos were taken. Then the Wedding dance began. Below are just a few Wedding Day photos which I wish to share with you.
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Photojani Photographic Studio © 2012 Ph. 0847458245,
Photojani Photographic Studio © 2012 Ph. 0847458245,
Photojani Photographic Studio © 2012 Ph. 0847458245,
Photojani Photographic Studio © 2012 Ph. 0847458245,
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