[Edit: more photo links further down the page... ]
I had thought to wait until the professional photographs were ready - but I got impatient.
So here are some (imperfect) peeks.
Saturday itself was frantic. Tony and I were up at 7:30 and on the road by 8. We were travelling to meet the hire company who had advised us the night before they would be late, and expected to arrive at the venue at 10.30 or so.
Tony wanted to be there early just in case.
The hire company rang as we walked out the door to ask why we weren't at the venue yet.
By the time we did arrive (and after several conversations between me, the hire company truck driver, and Tony's parents who had the keys to the venue but has absented for breakfast reasons) the hire company truck had vanished.
My mother however had picked up the flowers (masses of gerboras in pink, orange, yellow and red) so I sought refuge in flower-arrangement central while Tony went to find the truck.
The rest of the day continued pretty much on that note - Tony and I finally got a rest (and a brief respite in each others company) at 3:30, but Tony had to be back at the venue by 4:00 to let the caterer in. Who was late.
He arrived back at our apartment sweaty and harried at 4:45, about which time I was leaving to get dressed at the venue.
A quick note - this involved myself, my mother, my brother (a 15 year old boy - that should be enough explanation), my little sister, her dress, my dress, her shoes, my shoes, my make-up, my computer (for the music), my bouqet and the bottle of bollinger all leaving the apartments we were staying at in utmost secrecy. In a mazda 121.
A crammed, but mercifully short journey later we arrived. On the way, I realised I hadn't packed the rings - so I rang Tony to remind him to bring him.
He couldn't find them. His brother couldn't find them. His father couldn't find them.
They were in my make-up bag, with me.
I preceeded to get dressed. My mother opened the champagne. About 15 of my relatives popped out of the woodwork at that point.
(I swear they can hear the pop of the cork from suburbs away).
Guests arrived outside, met by Tony - who had arrived at that point, unharried, shaved and unsweaty. Also, his pants were falling down. By a series of messages this was relayed to the dressing room, and safety pins were sent out.
Finally, 6:30 had arrived. I was dressed, made-up, styled, hair-sprayed and very excited. I walked in on my father's arm to Pachelbel's Canon. My brother and sister walked in ahead of us, holding hands and looking gorgeously handsome and unbelievably sweet.
We walked along the verandah, under the frangipani tree (lit with fairy lights) and down the path between the rose beds to where Tony and his brother and sister were waiting.
It was fairly windy - but we were so happy to see each other that a bit of hair in our faces couldn't wipe away our grins.
The ceremony was lovely - very short, very simple, very suited to us. Hopefully later I will be able to post more photos of the ceremony itself, but for now I have the after shots.
With our family - I am pulling a funny face. But my little sister (in the blue dress) is just perfect. And my brother (kneeling next to her) is pretty handsome himself.
** For those who care about such things - the infamous dress was backless to my waist with a train that extended about a foot behind me. When I have a photo that properly shows it off, I will post it.
[ February 15, 2005, 09:31 AM: Message edited by: imogen ]
Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :
It wants me to log in.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Oh, rats.
Wait a minute...
Edit: That should be fixed.
[ January 27, 2005, 10:26 PM: Message edited by: imogen ]
Posted by mothertree (Member # 4999) on :
I signed in and it took me to the Yahoo main page. There are often problems viewing Yahoo photos. You may want to try sending them to Foobonic.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
It works now. No need to sign in. Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I found it amusing first noting where someone was looking in the first family shot . . . and then where he had shifted his gaze in the second.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
I can see them all. Except that the "with parents" link goes to the same photo as the previous link.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Well, we're married now. He's allowed to.
[Edit - thanks dkw. All fixed. <--- slightly incompetent]
[ January 27, 2005, 10:34 PM: Message edited by: imogen ]
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Tony! Eyes front mister!!!
Great shots. You both look very happy! Wonderful!
Congratulations.
[ January 27, 2005, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: Bob_Scopatz ]
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
How beautiful!
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Very saucy wedding dress, Imogen. I approve wholeheartedly. Posted by Scythrop (Member # 5731) on :
In my defense:
a) I am about 2 feet taller than Imogen. Thus from my angle, it is difficult to look elsewhere.
b) Look at that dress people. I mean, really - what do you expect?
c) By that point, we were legally married so I figure I can look anywhere I want
cheers tony
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by Uhleeuh (Member # 6803) on :
Congratulations!
Those "imperfect peeks" looked beautiful to me. I can't wait to see more.
Oh, and .
Edit: I promise I was quoting Imogen, not describing what the groom was doing!
[ January 27, 2005, 10:47 PM: Message edited by: Uhleeuh ]
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I really like the dress, and the hair. You were such a beautiful bride.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
That's fantastic you guys. Can't wait to see more!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Lovely. Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
I think big smiles are the most beautiful wedding accessory.
You were well accessorized. Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Congratulations.
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
imogen, that is a serious dress. I love it. You look fantastic. I can't wait to see more detailed pictures. I love the cut of Tony's suit, too. Y'all look so happy.
Windy weddings are good luck, btw.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Beautiful pictures.
And that is a great dress. You gonna find some other occasion to wear it? Have it dyed and use it as a ballgown? You look so good in it, it would be a serious shame not to wear it again.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Congrats. Very cute couple. But smack him for getting caught looking there for all posterity to see. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Congrats, you two ! You were both gorgeous and looked so happy it made me smile too !
Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :
Congratulations. Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Oh my gosh, imogen. You are so beautiful. I know it shouldn't matter, and part of why I like Hatrack is that the importance of appearance is minimized, but -- beautiful women make me tongue-tied. And yes, it is a superb dress.
How can I ever carry on a conversation with you now? I'll be forever checking my teeth and fiddling with my hair.
What a glorious, glorious wedding. Tony and imogen, congratulations. You look so happy together. Yay!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Thank you, all of you.
It is so nice to share my happiness with Hatrack. Although it might sometimes be hard to explain to my non-online friends, I really do feel part of the community here. And I love it, and am grateful to all of you for being part of it and enriching my life.
<-- newly-wed bliss. But I do mean it.
Mrs M - I am so glad I have your approval! *glows*
ElJay - I am not sure about dying the dress. It is quite bride-y (in a, to quote Tom, saucy way) so I would have to find some formal balls. But I do love it....
And CT/Sara - shucks.
Y'know, I felt beautiful on Saturday. The dress made me feel stunning and the occasion just made me so happy that I truly did feel beautiful. I think that is what comes through in the photos, and I am glad of it.
But rest assured that on every other occasion - I'm the one with the spinach between her teeth and the optional red wine-stained teeth/clothes/whatever. I'm a clumsy dag at heart.
[ January 28, 2005, 07:49 AM: Message edited by: imogen ]
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing!
You look outstanding in that dress!
I'll bet some of the younger girls here are swooning over that young brother of yours! He's a cutie.
Farmgirl
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
Wow, you look gorgeous! And so happy! Blessings on you both, and a wonderful marriage Posted by Lady Jane (Member # 7249) on :
Oh, wow! You're breathtaking!! And everyone looks so very happy. Congratuations - I'm so happy for you. Posted by dread pirate romany (Member # 6869) on :
Wow, you are just gorgeous!
Congrats, you too!
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Tony looks a lot like his dad, doesn't he?
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Why has no one mentioned those gorgeous flowers?
I love your bouquet!
Posted by ctm (Member # 6525) on :
Gorgeous dress, gorgeous flowers, gorgeous everything! Most important- you all look so happy!
Congratulations!
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Great dress! And yet, my favorite part is your beautiful hair. I LOVE your hair. And you have alabaster skin and a lovely smile.
Nice catch Tony!! Congrats to both of you, it looks like it was a happy day. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Imogen, gorgeous, I so want to look so pretty on my wedding day. The dress is wonderful.
How old is your brother? You should have him join hatrack. Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
quote:Why has no one mentioned those gorgeous flowers?
There were flowers?
Where are you again? I'm thinking New Zealand. Are those flowers customary there? They are very pretty.
Posted by whiskysunrise (Member # 6819) on :
Great pictures. You both look so happy. Congrats! Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Close, Kayla. Oz. Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Thank-you, everyone.
My brother is 16. Not sure if he's the hatrack type. (Besides, if he was then he would know all my secrets...)
My flowers were pretty, weren't they? Not customary in Australia - but I just wanted something really bright and vibrant.
They were yellow calla lillies, dark red roses, purple irises, deep purple lizziantha (sp?) some red lilliums and camellia greenery. I was extravagent and got them made by a florist - all the other flowers we bought wholesale.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
More photos!
Not the professional ones (we have those on paper but not electronic format). These are from my lovely friends who pooled all their photos together and burnt us a CD of them, complete with a CD sleeve made out of one of the photos. And the CD is printed with Tony and I kissing on the front.
At the end of the night - we're taking a rest with my little sister.
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Sweet!!!!
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
There IS no back to your dress. Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
quote: I'm a clumsy dag at heart.
Thanks..now I have a picture of Dagonee in that dress arguing in court stuck in my head....
For the record, I think you look stunning in that dress.
Far better than Dag does, IMO. Although bun bun might disagree... Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Lovely! And ohmigod, the back of your dress! Yowza!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
If Dagonee wants it, I'll send it over. For photos, of course.
And there is a back, Tom. It just starts at my waist.
It is summer after all...
Posted by suntranafs (Member # 3318) on :
West Aussie Summer. Better scant than dead from hypothermia, that's what I always say! Here's assuming that was sarcasm about Tony being shaved, unsweaty and unharried- How hot was it anyway?
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Oh, wow. Wow, wow, wow. Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Oh, Imogen, congratulations! That's so fabulous. I'm sure you and Tony will have a very happy life together!
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
Posted by tt&t (Member # 5600) on :
Gorgeous.
Congratulations.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Imogen, you and the dress looked gorgeous. And you both looked so happy!
Congratulations!
I hadn't realized Scythrop was your boyfriend, now husband--I can never keep HR couples straight.
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Eyes front mister!!!![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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