12 Jul 2008

Lohann & Paulien – July 2008

Lohann and Paulien’s wedding took place in Polokwane (Pietersburg) in the Dutch Reformed Church’s “Moedergemeente”.

Bride facial close up portrait - Joretha Taljaard Wedding Photography

I grew up in Pietersburg and even though it can get quite chilly in winter, I have never such a cold day as this day.  The light wind cut through clothes like a scalpel!

Bride and groom confetti rose petals- Joretha Taljaard Wedding Photography Wedding confetti rose petals- Joretha Taljaard Wedding Photography

It was a morning wedding and we first had the ceremony and then directly thereafter the reception in the adjacent church hall.  It was the first “traditional” wedding I have done where the wedding and reception took place on the church grounds.

Bridal party after wedding in front of church- Joretha Taljaard Wedding Photography Brida and groom lighting unity candle flame- Joretha Taljaard Wedding Photography

After the reception I kidnapped the wedding party for some shots.  The poor girls had purple blotches on their skin from the cold!

Wedding party bride and groom- Joretha Taljaard Wedding Photography Wedding girls blowing kisses with bride- Joretha Taljaard Wedding Photography

I tried to get a wintery feel into the photos, playing a bit with the grey, brown and orange colours.

Bride and groom on railroad tracks- Joretha Taljaard Wedding Photography Bride bouquet- Joretha Taljaard Wedding Photography

At the end of the photo session Pauline was in tears.  The cold got to her and she was not feeling well.  Now who said wedding photography is an easy job?!

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