Wedding Bells

One of the cool things about coming to Australia is the scenery, and Dawn and Warwick’s wedding really took advantage of what the two of them love the most about this land downunder. On their new property, where they plan to build their home together, Dawn and Woz held their wedding ceremony. Out in the country, miles away from the city limits past the suburbs - you do find such lovely lush rainforest-like fern, beautiful moss covered trees, the unsuspecting wild flower, and bright green ground cover at your feet.

Before the actual ceremony we were lead in through very green surroundings, in and out of trees and fern following a ribbon until we reached the clearing where they would be married. Dawn and her bridesmaids came through, in the background a single acoustic guitar plays.  

The sounds of many  wild birds during the ceremony  made my experience standing amongst family and friends memorable. The kookaburra, a flatheaded bird also known as the laughing jackass, was present for the wedding - the cackeling laughter echoing through the trees - I closed my eyes for just a minute to listen letting the silly birds joke pass over me.
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Overall the wedding was beautiful and natural, just wonderful. Warwick came in with his bestman, carrying fishing poles and making their way through the trees appearing at Dawn’s side. On the pole was a velvet bag with the rings inside. During the course of the ceremony the rings were passed around for all friends and family to wish upon before being placed on their fingers. As Dawn gazes with adoring eyes, Woz reads his vows to her. Following the ceremony there was a lovely reception/after-party at the local Discovery Centre, a beautiful building amongst the trees and natural scene. It was a great day overall and we wish the Hartogs so much happiness in their new marriage.

Dawn, also a graduate of Nevada Union High School in Grass Valley, California married her longtime Aussie sweetheart Warwick after meeting over a decade ago working together at a California ski resort.We love you both, and hope that you will find as much happiness in your marriage that we have found in ours.

Your friends ~ The Birds