JEMAH + DANNY
September 26, 2020
By Julie Butt, Marriage Celebrant
‘That the moment you have in your heart this extraordinary thing called love
and feel the depth, the delight, the ecstasy of it,
you will discover that for you the world is transformed.’ – Krishnamurri
Jemah and Danny were married on a stormy Spring day at the secluded Wattle Point Waterfront Retreat; a bushland oasis complete with inquisitive resident kangaroos and its own private beach on the Gippsland Lakes. Families of kangaroos (with joeys in their pouches) grazed quietly and were the only onlookers as Jemah walked amongst them (she almost appeared to float!!) down the green grassy slope, hand in hand with her blonde curled baby daughter towards Danny, the love of her life waiting handsome as ever by the water side. She was radiant and an absolute vision with her long dark hair contrasting against the exquisite white lace of her elegant dress. Their wedding backdrop was the unbelievably dramatic sky above the Gippsland lakes and their love for one another was electric.
From the time I first met this couple I felt as though I had known them forever, they were so natural, genuine and devoted to one another and I simply liked spending time with them. Our first meeting was easy; they told me about their lives so far and dreams for the future. I couldn’t wait to begin writing their love story.
Not surprisingly, it was a pleasure to plan and craft their ceremony. As their wedding date grew nearer plans had to be altered significantly due to social distancing regulations, however nothing was going to stop them being married on their planned date. They had survived drought and bushfires in East Gippsland and to top it all off, a global pandemic. However, the solution was a dream elopement on the waterfront at Wattle Point.
As 4pm drew close on the cold, windy and wild wedding day, a window of sunshine appeared overhead breaking through the clouds and lighting up the water; this dramatic day set the scene perfectly. Because Jemah and Danny were so easy going and open I had been able to get to know them and was able to conduct their intimate ceremony with genuine love and understanding of who they are; it was truly a celebration of their love story.
Danny’s face as he watched his bride walking through the gum trees towards him with their tiny daughter was one of the many highlights of the day. Joy and happiness were radiating from Jemah and she looked incredibly beautiful. To top this all off, (hard to believe it could get any better), their gorgeous little daughter was their only attendant in her tiny wedding shoes, floaty cream dress and floral crown (with a warm woolly cream jacket keeping out the wind). To see the love and joy of these two with their little girl in their arms took this wedding to another level.
Jemah and Danny’s celebration was a perfect combination of traditional and contemporary elements that reflected their romance, happiness, personalities and values. After their ceremony ended an enormous rainbow emerged behind them and then a second rainbow appeared framing the first. It was the most dramatic, spectacular sky imaginable and echoed the strength of their love for one another. With the highly capable and easy-going Morgan and Cooper of Morgan-Lee Photography, these moments and memories were captured.
Congratulations on your marriage Jemah and Danny and thank you for sharing this incredible image of your unforgettable day.
Kind Words ……
‘Julie went above and beyond for our little fam to make sure our wedding ceremony was special. Even though we couldn’t share it with our family and friends (thanks Covid) she still made sure it was perfect with what we had!
I would give Julie a 100000 out of 10. She was sooo hands on with us not to mention helping out with our little girl on the day whilst we got photos taken. I mentioned to my husband that I feel like Julie is family now. She is so loving and caring. Beautiful inside and out. We feel so lucky to have had her marry us. Not only was she our celebrant but we have made a life-long friend!
If anyone is looking for a good celebrant. You've found her. You won’t be disappointed!’
Jemah and Danny
Celebrant: Julie Butt
Photographer: Morgan-Lee Photography
Venue: Waterfront Retreat at Wattle Point
Florals: House of Bloom
Decorating: Ella Del Wedding and Events
