Month: February 2010
Wedding Part 2: Pre-wedding Photos at Lavender Bay
We had our portraits taken before the ceremony as we had no time between the ceremony and reception.
Our photographer suggested we take the pics at Lavender Bay, which was near our venue and offered a quiet park as well as harbour views. It was drizzling when we got out of the cars, but thankfully it cleared up enough for us to take the photos outdoors without needing giant umbrellas.
After the photos were finished, we climbed back into the Chrysler and drove to the Gunners’ Barracks for the highlight of the day – our wedding ceremony.
Wedding Part 1: Getting Ready at Warwick Farm
I finally received the professional photos, so here we go, our wedding day!
I stayed the night before the wedding at my parents’ house. I woke up the next morning early, too excited to sleep in. There was not much going on, as people weren’t due to arrive until about 10am. So I got to potter around, play with the dogs and read the Sunday newspaper before everyone turned up en masse between 10 and 10:30.
I wanted to get ready at my childhood home, so everyone came to us; hair dresser, make-up artist, photographer, bridesmaids, groom, best man, and the groom’s mother. Add in the mix my brother, sister-in-law and cousin-in-law who were also staying there, it made for a full house, full of laughter and activity.
First up in the morning was giving gifts to my beautiful bridesmaids Rosalie and Shelley. I gave them each slightly different Swarovski earrings and Alannah Hill hair clips that I hoped they would like to wear on the day.
Wedding Part 1: Getting Ready at Warwick Farm
Out and About, February
I’ve been a bit behind with blogging since we moved. Thankfully we have internet at home again now, so I’m back in the land of digital communication.
Jamie and Lisa’s Valentine’s Day Massacre party last weekend – it was 1920s themed.
Valentine’s Day with my Husband
Our first Valentine’s Day as a married couple. I think V Day is cheesy-as, but it’s a bit of fun so I’m happy to make a day of it. It’s only a good thing to take time out to spend appreciating your loved one, regardless of what day it is.
I gave Alec these chocolates – a bit silly, but they’re tasty, so win!
Moving Week!
I haven’t had much time to blog this week as Alec and I are moving house. We’re moving to a bigger house in a nearby suburb with a large back yard for the girls.
It’s been a trial of a week, and the solid rain hasn’t helped. Everything is soggy and smells foul. The apartment looks like a bomb has hit it. I’m struggling with all the upheaval – I don’t take well to major changes! I hope this horrible weather passes and the move goes smoothly. I badly can’t wait until everything is sorted in the new place and I feel like it’s my home.
Happy Birthday Dad
Moving weekend also co-incided with my dad’s birthday. And torrential rain. So we packed, packed, packed, then had dinner with my parents, then moved the next morning. Exhausting stuff. We met my parents for dinner at a restaurant halfway between our houses – Bin 24 in North Strathfield.