I learnt a lot about family at Michael and Lidia's wedding. I learnt that you don't forget them. No matter how often you see them, or how distant they are. You include them because they are your family, and they love you.
At their wedding Michael and Lidia surrounded themselves with their family, making their wedding full of emanating warmth. I couldn't help but be moved watching the guests greet each other outside the church. They opened their arms, hugged, called to each other. It was joyous, just as a wedding should be.
Can you spot me in the light?
Hello Michael. Stud.
One very beautiful element of Michael and Lidia's service were the AUSLAN translators. Lidia's father as well as other members of the congregation are deaf. They had translators stood up on the altar and signed the service. I've never seen sign language performed at length. I found the fluid hand movements completely mesmerising. *love* this sign.
Not even August drizzle could stop the fun. We took shelter under the eaves of the gorgeous Melbourne Exhibition building as the rain came down, ate lollies, and largely ignored the darkening sky.
Lidia, you are divine and beautiful.
And onto the reception! Champagne cocktail if you please.
I need to explain this photo, and it's worth baring with me. On the right we have Michael's father delivering his heartfelt speech to the newlyweds. In Italian. In the middle is the AUSLAN trasnlater, translating his speech. But the translator doesn't speak Italian. So in stepped the emcee on the left. He was whispering the english translation of Michael's father's speech into the translators ear. Who was then signing it.
This last great dancing shot was taken by my assistant Sarah. Priceless.
And here's Sarah. Did you have a good day? Is that yes?
Lidia and Michael are on route to Italy for their honeymoon. Have a wonderful trip, and eat lots of gelati for me!
* Meaghan
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