For my Aunt & Uncle this was the 5th daughter to get married and the 5th reception held in their home.
There's something intimate about holding a reception at home. No table settings to arrange, families & friends can mingle freely, the Bride & Groom can easily get around and speak with everyone, people can quickly make room for an impromptu Haka!! - that's right the traditional Maori dance.
There was an audible gasp of excitment when at the conclusion of Regan's dad speech he announced that his family members would preform the Haka to celebrate the joining of the two families.
It was AMAZING!
There are no words to describe the electricity in the air as they performed.
The passion with which they performed the dance was obvious.
This was definately a highlight of the reception, along with Ellen serenading her new husband and her new groom answering back with a song of his own.
Man-o-man are their kids going to be uber talented.
Congratulations Ellen & Regan, may you always have a song in your hearts for each other.
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#5 Shelley
Yes emotions ran high as the dance proceeded but when Regan's Aunt joined in ( she was sitting right next to us) ... phew it was just electrifying. But the whole wedding had a beautiful friendly and relaxed feel. I'm sure that Christina had and underlying feeling of organisation but she didn't show it. Love shelley
#5 Shelley
And when Regan's Aunt joined in with chanting the Haka...Phew it was emotional and heart racing. A day that Ellen and Regan can treasure forever all round.
thanks kristie for posting these. they are really beautiful. the intimacy of each shot helps me feel like i was there. and we were...in spirit.
love you.
These photos are beautiful :) It was an amazing day and they really did look so happy together. Cant wait to see more of the photos!!
you are sooo talented with the camera Kristie...beautiful.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Thanks for posting these, I wish I could have been there! And I know what you mean about a lens... and finding SOME WAY to pay for it. I want one right now very badly!
Oh Kristie, you are so amazingly talented!! seriously!! So you know this means that you have to send me a disc of the photos you sent on the day!! pretty please???
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