Ian and Jason's Civil Union.
2nd June 2007, Hamilton, New Zealand.
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In the Honeymoon suite of Le Grande Hotel. Just getting ready to go to Glamz. We are all extremely nervous!
L to R: Ian, Jason, Tania, Marty and Sam.

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Jason looking very handsome on the balcony of our hotel suite.


Trying to look relaxed and happy when we're both a bag of nerves!

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Sam having a beer to help with the pressure of being a Best Man.


Marty strikes a cool-dude relaxed pose.

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Jason and Amanda share a moment.


Groom and Best Man enjoy an extremely expensive glass of wine.

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Sam gets button-holed! First time for everything...


It can't be long to go now - the jackets are on and the smiles are fixed.

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The boys all suited and ready to go - can anyone remember what we were looking at?


Our favourite photo. Cool, relaxed, happy... every single one of us is hiding a cigarette!

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On the way - more cigarettes anyone?


We were greeted at Glamz by Princess Beverly who looked divine.

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The beautiful table settings by Flower Concepts.


Fuschia and Beverly add a touch of glamour to any event.

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Just one of our stunning plinths. Try saying that when you're drunk!


Ian and Amanda.

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Jason and Amanda.


Jannine and Marty.

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The deed is done - we're getting more photos of the ceremony itself later.


Tania doing a brilliant job of videoing the ceremony.

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Roseanne Hannah, our wonderful Celebrant, lends a hand turning the page.

Ian practices the Jedi art of writing with your eyes closed.

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Tania brought us a glass of wine each so that we could toast each other and have a private moment whilst the Best Men sign as witnesses.

Job done - we made it and Sam adds his name with a look of satisfaction and pride.

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OK. Let's get the food going - we've earned it.

How sweet - straight people! Sam and Haylee, both looking fabulous.

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Marty and Sam congratulate themselves on being most excellent Best Men.

Our awesome cake care of Angels Cakes. Yes - that's a model of two grooms on the top, thanks to Leone for lending us "Adam and Steve".

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Why do I look like it's going to explode!?

What an amazing evening.
L to R: Catherine, Tania, Ian, Sam (behind Ian) and Matt.

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The loot! We are so lucky to have such generous and kind friends.