Sunday, November 7, 2010

Wedding - Claire and Stu [Portarlington, VIC]

Their vows. Oh their vows! Claire and Stu so perfectly summed up the essence of a marriage in their wedding vows. They spoke of their marriage allowing them to both feel loved and supported as well as being able to be their own individuals. Claire and Stu encouraged each other to pursue their individual dreams, maintain their individual identities all the while sharing their lives and moments with each other.

These sentiments really touched me. I loved that Claire and Stu both recognised that it's possible to be in marriage, and maintain your sense of self. If anything, doing so will make the marriage stronger. 100% respect to that.

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When I first met Claire and Stu, they chatted about their friends. How much they loved their friends, and how much they meant to them. They wanted their wedding to be as much about their friends and family, as themselves. This approach ensured for an all encompassing celebration, where everyone really felt part of the day.

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The decidedly wonderful Bellarine Estate winery. Claire and Stu are Melbournites, and came down to the Geelong area for their wedding in order to give their friends a little weekend away.

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Sweetness personified.

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Hello random puppy. The owners were standing near by, and giggled along with Stu and Claire as their dog went to investigate the newlyweds. It was a little less funny when the dog sat on Claire's dress.

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Their happiness makes me smile. Pure and simple.

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* Meaghan

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6 comments:

Alexander Gardner November 8, 2010 at 2:03 PM  

The shot of Claire and Stu on the pier with the focus on the background I just can't take my eyes off.

Why's that Meaghan? Why is that?

It's like some sort of projection of their future..."Fair seas and following winds.

Bianca November 8, 2010 at 2:19 PM  

Oh Alexanders comment is beautiful! I love the shot of the puppy on her dress, hehehe... hope she didn't mind.
There is an amazing sense of calm and reassurance about the shot of her closing her eyes on his shoulder, its simply beautiful!

Belinda Cook November 9, 2010 at 9:29 AM  

I just love your blog posts Meaghan, they are such beautiful captures of people's lives, you really portray the essence of both them and their special day.

Jennifer Stocks November 9, 2010 at 10:12 AM  

Oh lovey - these are magic. You have captured a real love story here. What a happy couple they are.

sarah black November 9, 2010 at 1:51 PM  

So much love and pure happiness you have captured here, Meaghan, as you always do so beautifully.

gemma higgins-sears November 9, 2010 at 1:52 PM  

oh her smile is so infectious! looks like one of the happiest weddings I've seen!!! beautiful images, and I love those images on the pier, with the focus on the background, stunning.

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