merita and lance were so right for eachother – and lance knew almost from the moment they met! lance’s grown son and merita’s baby son were proud to feature in the wedding party, and they were married in the church where they first met. here’s some faves from the day…

i had a little fun with this shot, using merita’s traditional samoan dance

it was a blistering-hot day, but the wedding was outdoors and there was plenty of shade in the gorgeous garden venue. here’s some pics to share from the day…

waiting for the dress to arrive…

here it is!

hugh met radda during a stay in thailand, and they fell in love – but then came several years of separation as hugh returned to his native australia to complete his studies, and then moved new zealand for work; and radda awaited her visa in thailand. he visited her as often as he could, but they both longed for the day they could be together for ever.

and that day has come! it was a real privilege to photograph this wonderful couple whose love has already withstood the double tests of time and distance, tests which even alone often prove too much for less-committed couples. here’s some faves from their wedding day…