Friday 12 October 2012
It is every parent's desire to see their children grow and mature to the stage where they can enter the adult world and make confident and loving choices.
We had the immense pleasure of celebrating the wedding of our daughter to our new son-in-law, Craig.
Amy and Craig wanted a farm wedding... in particular at the farm of our good friends, Vicki and Michael, in Healesville. It was a bitterly cold day but the warmth of smiles and happiness filled the occasion with a cosy feeling.
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| Mum and Dad brought the bride to the ceremony. |
It was a lovely ceremony with a thoughtful choice of words to unite both families.
After the ceremony the guests all gathered for a photo.
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| Craig's Mum made beautiful paper flower balls to line the way for the bridal couple. |
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| The bridesmaids and groomsmen are great friends of the bride and groom. |
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| Craig gets congratulated by his parents |
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| Miles, Liz, Craig, Amy, Roy, Jeanette and Duane |
There was then a brief period between the end of the ceremony and the reception when the bridal party went to have some photos taken.
The guests then gathered at the Balgownie Winery, Yarra Glen, for the reception.
A photo-booth was a hit with everyone.
Here's a small selection of the fun.
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| Of course there was the cutting of the cake. |
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| The bridal dance |
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| The practice run before the real thing. |
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| ... complete with fireworks |
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| Jimmy did a fabulous job as MC and lead dancer. |
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| Fond farewells |
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| And about 40 enjoyed breakfast together the next morning. |
It was a happy occasion for all concerned.
I will add more if new items come to hand.