Rockwater Secret Cove Wedding: Kelly and Benni
August 23, 2008What an amazing day Kelly and Benni had at their Sunshine Coast wedding at the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort– perfect weather, fun guests, great food, and partying all night long!
Kelly’s getting ready time was perfection! Very relaxing, emotional, and fun : )
There were lots of moments like this all throughout the day!
Meanwhile…
And now to the ceremony– a VERY emotional time for everyone, it was so amazing!
Just moments after their first kiss : )
And we walked across the street for some fun wedding photos~
So very westcoast!!
A bride in her veil and… bikini? That’s right, the wedding party went for an unplanned swim in the ocean in between their champagne reception and dinner! Note also that Kelly is in mid-air in this photo- that pretty much sums up Kelly on her wedding day : ) If I added it up, I probably ran a few km’s after her with all the activities going on throughout the day.
We felt so helpless at the shore while the bride, groom, wedding party, and guests were having fun on the island!
Guests had to sing a song in order for Kelly and Benni to kiss, and we were amazed that almost all guests were brave enough to take a turn singing with their table- some pretty funny songs were sung : )
The shoe game!!!!
These images were taken hours apart from each other, but it reminds me of a sports victory (both are awesome field hockey players!)
There was so much happening *all day* at Benni+Kelly’s wedding, that I just don’t know where to stop when choosing photos to blog– Mark says I’ve got too many photos for one blog post now so I better stop : )
Kelly, Benni, thank you for an amazing and fast paced day of fun- we will never forget the marathon party that you put on!
Crissy: Wow, they sure look like a fun couple - it looks like they had an amazing wedding day! Great shots!!!
Kelly: I'm speechless. They are simply beautiful. When Benni and I first looked at them it brought so many emotions flooding back. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Leslie, Mark, you guys are the best!!
Michelle Ellis: Wonderful!!!!
Colleen: You both look amazing!!! The photos capture your personalities perfectly. Can't wait to see more!
Minette Gendur: Seriously - amazing. These pictures capture exactly what the day was - totally beautiful and totally fun. I love the pictures of Kelly getting ready!
Michi & Larry Lee: Beautiful photos! Beautiful couple! Can't wait to see Benni in his speedo in Hawaii!
Kay: Fabulous pictures of a great wedding. Kelly was that your actual wedding dress or the one from your highschool grad?
Leslie: Thanks everyone for stopping in and saying hello on the blog : ) Yes that was Kelly's beautiful grad dress- she looked great!!
Kelly: Leslie, sorry for making you run after me all day ;) I was simply having too much fun!! You are a fantastic photographer!
Leslie: it's ok, I needed the exercise anyway!!! : ) I admire you for putting your wedding dress back on without even fully drying off from your swim in the ocean! : )
Jenn Best: Wonderful Wonderful job Leslie and Mark! What an amazing summer wedding - and it really makes me want to go swimming;)
Aunty Asako & Uncle Harold: When I saw the pics, I saw the culmination of all the thinking and planning of the past yr unfolding successfully. It was truly a fun celebration as Leslie and Mark captured the "essence" of Kelly and Benji. XOX
Dan & Tara Maruyama: Kelly & Benni, We are so sorry we were unable to attend your wedding. We wish you two all the best as you start your new life as husband and wife. The photos are absolutely amazing (reminded me of wedding magazine ads)! The pix of you and your mother brought tears to my eyes as I could see all the happiness and pride she had that day. Although I've only met Benni once, I thought he was a really stand-up guy. He must have a good head on his shoulder and good taste in woman as he landed you. Again, we wish you two all the best and hope to see you someday soon! Love, Dan, Tara, Garrett, and Nicole
Kiki: What a fantastic memory of this amazing day!! Leslie and Mark - you’ve done an incredible job!! Stunning photos! Too bad I’m married already - otherwise I’d book you straight away!