Between land and see, between winter and spring, on a wind-swept Bunmahon beach Derek and Nicola, full of pre-wedding excitement met to have their engagement photo session done. Their happy anticipation began in South Africa and was brought home to soon find its fulfillment in one of the Waterford's churches.

Seeing the unceasing smiles on Nicola and Derek's faces I was struck with a thought that one does not need the sun shining on the beach to feel blissful and perfectly content.