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And here we have it, the story of Natalie & Adam’s surprise wedding!

It all started off at The Ed! Guests started arriving from 5.30pm onwards. An “engagement party” they all thought. The couple were congratulated, people were happy, drinks all round.

Why would there be a photographer at an engagement party I hear you ask? Well the fabulous Natalie had already solved that dilema! …. “Instead of taking me up on my offer of an E-session they decided to have me at the engagement party instead”. It worked a treat! I was able to walk around as I pleased, “pretending” I was only there for practice!

Pre wedding jitters? No where to be found! These guys are cooooool customers! Look at them glammed up, casually chatting with their guests knowing they are mere minutes away from one of the biggest events of their lives!

A quick last minute run down….

Natalie slips away unnoticed and goes to get changed

 Adam’s first glimpse of his glowing bride *sigh* – so precious!

You can see the love between them

 After the ceremony it was time to debrief!!!!

 Then it was time for family photos…… and photos with besties (who may I add is also a fabulous hair dresser! She did Nat’s hair! Gorgeous!)

Now this next photo has a story…… Adam & Natalie actually met for the first time at a bus stop, so when we realised that there was a bus stop right out the front….. we had to put it to good use!

Such a gorgeous couple who just love each other so much.

Doesn’t she make such a stunning bride?

As we were wrapping up, Natalie commented on the gorgeous colour of the sunset, the only place we could properly see this was from the street! So yes, laugh away, I did nearly get hit by a taxi, and a ute, all as Natalie & Adam stood there laughing at my car dodging attempts! But it was worth it in the end!

Adam & Nat, thanks for being such a wonderful couple to work with! You guys were too cool for school! I love that you pulled of your surprise wedding so well! Enjoy your sneak peek and I look forward to showing you the rest!

xxx {Melody}

Here we are with (the long awaited) part deux of the perfect wedding of Catherine & Robin.

Our day started out at the beautiful McLaren Vale Studio Apartments, where I met the gorgeous Catherine,

and her good friend Samara.

Such a gorgeous little apartment with beautiful little hidey holes!

From there we headed over to the breathtaking Penny’s Hill Winery. Where I met the handsome groom awaiting his bride, with an overwhelmed little princess by his side.

After the ceremony we headed out to the beautiful vineyards.

Aren’t they just a beautiful couple?

A couple of individual shots.

Ahhhh….. golden fields, a beautiful bride, a handsome groom… what more could a photographer ask for?

My highlight of the day was watching Catherine & Robin interact. Wether it be Robin’s hand on the small of Catherine’s back, lovingly guiding her as she walked, or Catherine’s adoring gaze upon Robin as they stood patiently waiting for me to set up.

And of course we must end on a family photo, and the divine Miss Grace!

Catherine & Robin, I’m so thankful, you chose me to be your wedding photographer. I had such a wonderful day, and it was pure joy photographing you guys. I hope your future is full of everything you wish for and more!

Once again a HUGE shout out  to the fabulous Shana! What I’d do without your “primping” and “fluffing”, and general help I have no idea!

xxx {Melody}