Kew Gardens…not to be mistaken queue gardens or even cue gardens.  As you can see its all about learning to read around our house at the moment.  Thah-oww Toe…no buddy its ‘to’.  Should I be heartened when he says “but Daddy, there’s not two ‘o’s after the t” — thing is, he’s got a point.

But this has nothing to do with Renuka and Chris.  At least not that I’m aware of.  It was my first time in Kew Gardens.  Both as a photographer and as a person.  Seeing just the edge of it convinces me I need to make the effort and get there as a day out.  The wedding took place at Cambridge Cottage which is just on the edge of the garden boundary.  A nifty little location sandwiched between the ends of the M3 and M4.  I like locations with travel options.  Renuka was…well, words cannot describe that dress.  OK…cappuccino describes it, at least the colour, but you need to see it.  In fact its only just below.  So much texture.  Should I be so excited?  Chris on the other hand.  We can simply refer to him as Darren’s long lost brother.  In fact, more than one guest accused Darren and Chris of being related.  Fair do.

It was an all in one location, with the ceremony and reception all taking place at Cambridge Cottage.  We did have a hiatus in the Prince of Wales Conservatory for some additional drinks and a cake cutting in a most spectacular location before returning back to the cottage for grooving.   All in all a swell couple who were happy to have us there.  We were happy to be there too!

Wow … what a dress!  In case you too are quizzed on the colour…the answer is Cappuccino

Well placed for a late night snack!

Meet Rahul…Renuka’s rather dashing brother

Don’t take it personally that the first image of the bride includes only half a face… :)

From the Salty Dog’s book of nautical knots

FOB – a measured and thoughtful man

Here’s comes the Bride…literally

More precision than a Rooney strike…and seeming more successful too

Dad…still thinking

Right place…right time

It’s a family tradition..apparently

Quite relaxed…considering

Tunnel of love

I love how Chris leans around his step-Dad to see Renuka.  I don’t mind getting blocked for that!

Proud Momma

I might be wearing tights and a cape…but I ain’t flyin’

Help is out there for folks with drinking problems

reflectorama

White space

Shake it for a polaroid picture

flower power

I love this guy…he always had a smile on

As they say in SW19…surely you can’t be serious!

Do not adjust your sets

Rahul wanted to know more about OCF…now he does

Flight 815, now departing for the Swan

He’s a married man you know

And now a few from Monsieur Darren

Bullet points — not a bad way to go

Coach and horses or The Bates Motel