You may remember Jess and Mickey's blind date love story from their engagement shoot. The relationship and friendship that developed from that moment is something extremely precious... grounded in faith, and love in abundance and fullness.
I grew up in Gore with Jess and Mickey, so heading back to Southland is like heading home for me. What I love about a good Southland wedding is the rich heritage and very wide and extended (albeit it slightly inbred?!) family support that covers the couple. Everyone knows everyone, and a wedding is a celebration for the whole community! And Jess and Mickey definitely put on a ripper of a celebration!! I have been hounded by many friends to make sure this is one of the biggest blogs I have ever done... just quietly, I don't think I am going to have any trouble with that. 12 hours of photographing awesomeness... I'm allowed a big post...
We did just about get blown away here as well though...
And to everyone else who played a part in this incredible wedding, you can all give yourself a pat on the back! It was so awesome to catch up with so many people down there... we love our big Southland family! xoxoxo