His friends gave him a firm hand shake and a congratulations and then left Brendon alone to wait nervously for his bride.  He waited for her down by the pond. The champagne was on ice, the glasses careful placed. Their first look was going to be perfect. The car drove up and his bride got out, anxious to see her husband-to be. Heather excitedly walked to him trying to hold back the tears.




The decision see one another before the ceremony is one that I have been trying to encourage for my couples. Being able to have a quiet moment alone before the ceremony can be very special. I have yet to have a single couple regret the decision. Not only do they get to share an intimate moment alone, we are free to get images of the bride and groom and their wedding party done before the ceremony, allowing them time to enjoy their cocktail party with their guests. 









This is a wedding that I photographed with Sybrand Cille in South Africa. The ceremony site was stunning, at La Terra De Luc in Franschhoek. The Rose garden and the morning light was beautiful.