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So tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Great if you have someone who you love, and who loves you, AWFUL if you are alone. I’ve spent MANY (possibly more than I care to remember) a Valentine’s Day by myself, tub of ice-cream, watching TV. Sometimes you can rally a few girlfriends together and get out for dinner to laugh in the face of such fake romance. But mainly it’s just you. And the really stinker is that you feel lonely on a day that you probably wouldn’t feel lonely on, except that it is Valentine’s Day. However I’m thinking that it shouldn’t be all that bad. Why not think of it as one more day closer to finding your perfect match. It happens out of the blue, you know? Meeting that person you want to join forces with and head into the unknown. For me, it was at a housewarming party, for some friends of mine it was when they were 16, and for some other friends they were in their 60s. You just never know when you will meet and when you will connect, how it will happen. You gotta be ready for it. From the beaming happy faces of Erin and Mick it really reminds you that this kind of true love exists. There was such happiness and laughter at this wedding that it filled every frame. St Valentine’s Day may land on the 14th of February every year but Mr V must hang around close for those other 364 days working, plotting, scheming and connecting you to that one true love of your life. Enjoy tomorrow everybody, cause what would this world be without L.O.V.E.

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Why are there so many songs that talk about love and weather? Songs like Stormy Weather, Here Comes the Sun, the ever-classic November Rain and a personal favourite, It’s Raining Men, entwine age old themes of love and weather. I’m sure this list could go on and on. When I think about it, I guess songwriters use the weather as a metaphor for life – if your love can withstand all those forces of nature, the sun, the rain, the hail and wind – it is a true love, a lasting and strong love. For Stephen and Naomi, who experienced sun, rain, hail and wind on their wedding day, it can only mean that their love is SUPER strong. I had such a hard time choosing the photographs for this post because their love and that weather made an amazing combination. Held at the spectacular Spicers Peak Lodge, Stephen and Naomi gathered their nearest and dearest to witness their marriage. It was a truly special day – and to only add to the magic, there were a couple of cow photo bombers. His name was Hamish.

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Stephen’s dapper suit was by Herringbone and his shirt and bowtie was by those gents at The Cloakroom.

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Naomi’s beautiful outfit was a simple silk shirt and flowing skirt from the master Johanna Johnson. Give me a dress with pockets and I’m a happy girl! Too cool.

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Hair and makeup by the ever professional and super awesome girls from The Powder Room. Natural, lasting, perfection!

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That little something borrowed and something blue!

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All the flowers (and there were flowers, flowers everywhere) were done by the absolutely fabulous Green and Bloom. Oh my goodness – simply stunning!

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The amazing celebrant, Nicole Evans, managed to cope with the changing weather spectacularly. As the heavens opened up, and the guests ran for cover, Spicers’ staff were handing out umbrellas and guiding guests inside. Professional, exceptional service.

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See what I mean about the flowers? Ah-Maze-Ing! Tables were hired from Hodgepodge Hire and the Chairs were from AVIdeas. So beautiful!

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They had a caricature artist at the reception – what a brilliant idea!

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Cow photo bomber!!!!

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Spicers Peak Lodge pride themselves on using local and sustainable produce. It is lovingly prepared and spectacular. For the food living bride and groom, Spicers Peak Lodge is the perfect place to get married. Just look at this delicious bounty.

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