Finally the rain has gone and has been replaced with our usual beautiful, clear, crisp winter weather. Kristy and Nathan chose the perfect day to be married in a Hot Air balloon drifting high above the Tablelands just after sunrise.
They arrived by limo at the balloon launch site at 6am. Kristy looked stunning with her hair and make-up all done done bright early by Kristy from Blush Hair and Make-up.
Everyone climbed into the hot air balloon basket and Johan, the pilot, conducted a gentle lift off at around 6.30am. It was to be a one hour flight, with the ceremony to be performed by Wayne Rees in the second half hour.
Just before the ceremony the sun peaked over the mountains flooding the valley with shining light.
At the end of the flight we had an exciting touch down in a grassy paddock near Mareeba airport. Bob, their driver, was waiting with sparkling wine and a nice comfy seat to sleep in on the way to the beach!
The light was just amazing and I just had to take some photos in the long grass before heading down to the beach to finish off the photo shoot at Palm Cove.
The beach was empty of people and the water was all sparkly in the morning sun. After the photos Kristy decided on an impromptu Trash the Dress! She had no clothes to change in to, but that didn’t matter! In she waded with her dress billowing out behind her!
Kristy and Nathan then walked along the Esplanade to a shop to buy some clothes for Kristy! They then enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the Sebel Reef House and Spa..
Thank you Kristy and Nathan for asking me to be your photographer! It was fun being part of your special day. Best wishes for a long and happy future together.
Below are some photos from the day. To see some more images check out their on-line album.
