Wordless Wednesday...



What a day....part 3...the nuptials...

Arriving at the house for the ceremony was my cue to leave the camera behind.

Aja and Paul requested that during that time, EVERYONE leave their

cameras alone and turn off their cell phones so we could all

be present with them.

This song played for them as the ceremony started.

They hired one photographer to take pictures.

Brilliant.

In this day and age of insta-everything, it was refreshing to be in a phone free environment.

So on that note, I will let every picture tell a story...

Love really does shine doesn't it?!

 

(thanks to Marlen James, photographer)



the big day...part two...primping and preaning time

The wedding day started early, with Paul and I taking everything needed

to the reception venue, picking up the Man of Honour and heading

over to Aja's hotel where her and bridesmaid Jena spent the night.

First order of the day...

Champagne and orange juice of course!

 Here Aja, Jena and Man of Honour Warren, share a toast...

Aja has known Warren since they were teenagers and have been through

many milestones together...he`s like part of our family...Chris came

to the wedding from the UK....cheers kids!

 While us ladies went to get our hair done, the lads put out snacks...

we needed fuel (besides champagne!) for the day that's for sure!

Back from the Blow and Go hair salon, it was down to some serious prep and preen time...

 Just about there...a few more nibbles...

...one more look before the Italian shoes are on...

...the finishing touches...

Something blue.

Bellasimo!!

Here's the bridal party...Winnie, Sandi, Chris, Warren, Jena and the blushing bride, Aja...

Meanwhile back at the house...

Paul and his mom share a tender moment...

(photo by Marlen James)

All right then...everyone ready to go?

Next stop....

Wedding ville!!!!

...to be continued!