Another family wedding

2012 seems like the year for weddings in our family. Sunday the 1st of April was a special day for my sister, Carolyn, when she and her partner, Martin, were married in the little chapel at Hawley House, Hawley (near Port Sorell). The weather was perfect, blue skies and warm weather - a typical autumn day in Tassie!

Rachael's contribution to the wedding - her beautiful handmade white, paper flowers! They looked amazing as they decorated both the inside and outside of the chapel.

The chapel was also decorated with candles and handmade birds.

The bride-to-be was very relaxed and enjoying the lead up to the wedding.



















The dress...


and wedding shoes...


and flowers...


and groom, of course...


The time has come...
















married...
















time to shower the bride with rose petals...












...& get a few official photos...



















a quick trip on the Harley...




















...to get a few photos at sunset on the beach...a stunning location!!!







































and then time to enjoy a relaxing meal with family and close friends.




...and some delicious cake...




















...time to meet with friends the next morning at the start of another beautiful day!

The Wedding - Part 2

On the 11th February, 2012 at Clarendon House, Evandale
Rachael & Dale joined with friends and family to celebrate at their Tassie wedding reception. Here are a few snapshots of their special day...

Emma and Jade

Collette & Hayden


The Smedley family posing with Elder Prebble in the photo booth.

Steph, Hannah & Jenny enjoying the bbq lunch


Dale, Brad & Danny enjoying a chat after lunch


The Docking family were happy to pose for this photo (taken by Rob Rattray)

Friends and family listening to a run down of the afternoon's activities


Robert snapped this photo of Jared and Nanna enjoying some time together

Robert took this lovely photo of Lindy and Lisa with Grandpa Jack

DECORATIONS...

A team effort went into decorating the stone barn for the afternoon reception. White bunting, paper flowers, paper lanterns, hay bales, creative signs and pearl white helium balloons were a few of the decorations used on the day. Behind the scenes there were a terrific team of people who organised and provided the bbq lunch and lovely salads enjoyed by everyone. Delicious chocolate truffles, fudges and lindt chocolates were enjoyed by everyone as an alternative to dessert.

Then it was time to cut the cake...

Many thanks go to Pat for making the delicious chocolate mud cake!

Rachael had a second opportunity to wear her gorgeous wedding dress and was very relaxed and happy as she spent time chatting with everyone throughout the afternoon.


The stone barn was lit by dozens of tea light candles in glass jars creating a lovely atmosphere.

Rachael enjoying a cuddle with baby Sarah Horsman


Guests were invited to pen 'words of wisdom' and sage advice to Rachael & Dale as they begin their married life together.

Thanks so much to everyone who came to celebrate with Rachael & Dale to make their reception such a memorable and relaxed occasion!