Rudi and Roxanne
Grahamstown
“Just make yourselves comfortable,” I tell them, as they sit
down on the bench and I turn my back to grab my camera. By the time I turn
around, they are already hand in hand, leaning against one another, him
laughing raucously, teasing her relentlessly, and her taking it all in her
stride, her smile unwavering. There is nothing on earth that could ruin this
day – the day that Rudi and Roxanne got married.
Rudi and Roxy are one of those couples who are absolutely,
without a doubt, meant for each other, and I can hear it in the way that they
talk, their conversations filled with loving teasing and inside jokes. As Rudi’s
family joins us, I can see how much a part of the family Roxy has already
become, laughing with her second mother and her new sister, giggling as the
family tries to share a bottle of champagne that has been warmed in the sun, but
which they swill regardless, because this kind of celebration requires
champagne, even if it is warmer than you’d want it. The bubbles flow with
laughter and hugs and happiness abound.
Before long, the celebrations move from the peaceful quiet
of the Monument to the Mouse and Budgie, where friends gather to celebrate with
the couple and chilled champagne awaits. It's a small party, but the kind that stays in your memory, filled with good people, good food and good fun. And so a beautiful marriage starts and
a wonderful relationship continues with friends and family, well-wishes and
joy.
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