Margaret and Alex – Take-Two!
There are days I love being a photographer – and then there are days that I REALLY love being a photographer! Friday was one of the second kind. Margaret and Alex have waited so long for this day to come – originally planned for back in February, after the earthquake they decided to postpone to November, time to let their friends and family and themselves regather and come to terms with what had happened. I still recall the emails, as we contacted each other in shock and sadness in the days following, just four days short of their original wedding day. I hoped that they would be comforted in a small way by their engagement shoot done the week before.
And then, after a few more phone calls, and a few more emails, the day finally came! I met up with Margaret and Penny at the MAC counter in Ballentynes – Christchurch’s iconic department store that had only just reopened in the new Container Mall on Cashel Street.
Margaret was one happy bride! (She’s also one of the most organised and chilled out brides as well!)
The CBD is still cordoned off, and there is a window at the end of the mall where you can see the demolition work of our city as piece by piece it is slowly removed. It is an odd feeling to be standing watching.
The new container mall is a bright, bustling and beautiful new part of the city – a reminder that no matter what has happened – the show (or in this case the Wedding) shall go on!
Love love love the flowers! And the broach is a family heirloom – stunning!
Margaret’s dress was an amazing Grecian design, all floaty and romantic and beautiful – with LOTS of buttons.
Flower girl Hannah was too much cuteness!
The ceremony was held at Alex’s uncle’s incredible gardens in Fernside.
Yup – there’s that look. Don’t ya reckon Alex looks pretty darned happy to see Margaret!
My Nanna always says that her bladder is too close to her eyes and that’s why she cries at weddings. Well – I might have inherited this condition as the vows that Margaret and Alex had written to each other were enough to make me blink a few times that’s for sure.
We all headed off to Ashley Gorge for some photos.
This shot was completely choreographed by Alex – perfect!
And now some of my fave romantic shots………
The best man’s speech was pretty entertaining.
After the bouquet toss it was time to party! Gotta admit that these two looked pretty good on the dance floor! As I left for the night I commented to them that they danced well together – they laughed – with Alex saying that he felt like there was no-one else out there, that all he saw was Margaret. Margaret smiled and said they danced like they did everything else – like a team. And that is what makes these two so amazing, they really are a team, best mates, and soul mates.
Margaret and Alex, thank you so much for sharing your day with me. It was so much fun and well worth the wait. I am so happy you had an amazing day and I can’t wait for you to see the rest of the photos.
