My first post and I thought rather fitting that it should be about a wedding-new beginnings and all that! Enjoy!
Love Harts wedding and the rain won't stop play
Tamara and Steve's wet but wonderful wedding at Athol Hall cafe and function centre in Mosman NSW
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| The Big Day! |
It just goes to show that even in Australia you can not be guaranteed a sunny wedding day! A picture post card setting, Athol Hall sits in Sydney Harbour National Park, boasting stunning views of the iconic Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Kookaburras perch in the lush greenery and there is even a secret beach beneath the lawns! http://www.atholhall.com.au/weddings What a wonderful spot for a Sydney outdoor wedding! IF THE SUN SHINES! Of course the sun will shine, its early Autumn, its Australia-its always sunny right! WRONG!
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| Lovely, even in the rain |
The heavens had opened at 10 am on Sunday morning and they certainly weren't for closing! Armed with my umbrella, I tottered in my towering Zara stilettos down the winding paths towards the idyllic gardens, Set up in front of us were soggy white garden chairs facing the usual twinkling harbour waters and bright blue skies but today they were more of a murky grey and the harbour looked more like Manchester Ship Canal!
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| Manchester Ship Canal |
It is said that if you get enough Northerners together it's sure to rain! There was a hefty bunch of us, not only ex pats but also the grooms family who had made the trip from Hull!
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| Kook watching the occasion |
It was decided that the ceremony would have to be moved indoors.As soon as I entered the hall, it was clear this would be no great loss. Well this lovely little place had the feel of an English countryside church hall, very quaint with white washed wood panelled walls and little windows, decked out beautifully in twinkly fairy lights and draped tulle. Vintage inspired flower displays in glass jars dotted the windowsills and table tops and the best bit...Sweets or lollies for the Aussies! Retro sweeties including my favourite, flying saucers were on display and I couldn't resist getting a bag full!
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| Sweet touch |
Tamara entered very casually through the back door, this all added to the laid back, fun feel of the day. Tamara wowed Steve and the guests in a stunning lace dress from Karen Willis Holmes' Paddington boutique.
The ceremony was conducted by the brides uncle who has a little celebrant gig on the side. He read a very moving extract from Captain Corelli's Mandolin and sure enough plenty of tears of joy were shed. Then the happy couple exchanged their personal vows (pass me the Kleenex)and they were man and wife!
Champagne and canapés were served as we all piled out on to the balcony for group photos and view gazing.
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| with my friend the lantern |
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| opera house in the distance |
Then, for a precious 25 minutes, the rain miraculously stopped, perfect timing for them to enjoy a romantic stroll on the secret beach.
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| happy couple and stunning dress |
After a yummy steak and seafood dinner, followed by more champagne, it was dancing time! Music mixed by Sydney's answer to Rave-on, dressed in visor and bright white trainers!
An afternoon of sloshing bubbles down my neck equalled in an over enthusiastic leg kick during New York, New York. The other half gave me his disappointed face and it was time for bed!
Whilst some guests braved the torrential conditions hailing water taxis to Circular Quay, we were happily escorted back to Bondi by road.
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| nice toilet selfie Zara shoes |
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| Vintage playsuit from Bondi Markets, Whistles leather jacket |
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