We just
celebrated a special weekend.
Our close friends Youngy and Ally tied the knot after five years together. They had decided several months ago that they wanted a small, simple, no-fuss kind of do in Mandurah by the marina. So small and low-key, that aside from their two daughters, Micky and I were honoured to be their only guests. And we didn’t serve just as guests; we were their witnesses, music composers, and I was also hairstylist to the bridesmaids and had the slightly bigger responsibility of wedding photographer. There’s a first time for everything I suppose and what fun we had....
We were all ready at 2pm. We’d spent the late morning slowly getting ready to an 80's mix playlist. Then we walked the five minute trail along the boardwalk to the hut on the jetty overlooking the ocean which was the location for the ceremony (just in front of our hotel). I stumbled upon the location back in May when the four of us were there for the weekend. Micky and I did a tour of the Mandurah foreshore on some rented bikes and and approached this gorgeous lonely-looking, rustic hut on the end of a jetty which was partly secluded with beautiful ocean views, and I thought it would be perfect alternative for them.
It was the perfect day for them with perfect weather.
At 33 degrees, the sun was glaring but there was also a slight breeze coming from the water.
Ally wore a long strapless, silk gown with a cobalt blue sash and blue suede wedges to match and add a comfortable edge. The bridesmaids wore cute ivory dresses with matching blue sashes and ribbons and they all carried yellow tulip bouquets. The groom and best man wore dark suits with matching cobalt blue ties.
The
service which was carried out by a celebrant-friend was lovely and sincere.
There were a few tears floating amongst us. In fact, I don’t think there was a dry tear in the hut.
There were a few tears floating amongst us. In fact, I don’t think there was a dry tear in the hut.
After the ceremony and signing, we celebrated their brand new nuptials with champagne!
Even little Lacey, (their 20 month old daughter), enjoyed a little skull!
I snapped another 100 or so photos.....
Keeping in line with the colour theme, I wore a cobalt blue dress to match the party which I'd coincidentally bought before the wedding was planned. Funny also as I'd bought the dress from an Australian womens' clothes shop appropriately called ‘Ally’.
Then we walked back to our hotel with passersby admiring the bride and groom and bridesmaids. In true laid-back Aussie style, the bride and groom and Micky got out of their wedding attire and changed into casual clothes and then the cakes were cut and we scoffed our faces on white iced chocolate wedding cake.
Later we went out for a wedding dinner to celebrate more.
