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Kenton & Natalie's Wedding Celebration {Oakfield Farm}
Kenton & Natalie's beautiful wedding photos at Oakfield Farm are on my blog!
Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Song of Solomon
It's the first time I did a wedding at Oakfield Farm, and I understand the hype around this place - it's just amazing! It offers so much for couples getting married here and the staff are a dream to work with!
Kenton and Natalie were the winners of the March 2016 Country Life Magazine Win a Wedding competition! This is such an amazing opportunity for any photographer, and it was an absolute honor to be a part of this and to work along side so many amazing suppliers!
Kenton is a drummer...yes...he is in a band...and Natalie met him at a rock show! They have been together for almost 8 years, and this is how Natalie describes Kenton and their realtionship:" He is hilarious, he cares, he loves, and he laughs...mostly at me because I am just a clumsy twit, that has a weird, crazy streak in this girly exterior".
They are such an amazing couple to work with, and their love for each other and the way they enjoy each other's company produces such amazing chemistry, such that I literally just captured them while they did their thing! And above it all they are such beautiful people, so they just flowed in their pictures! And I did mention that Natalie cracks up for everything Kenton says or does...she is just one ball of fun and laughter!
Natalie'e amazing make-up was done by Made Up by Kylie!
Kenton & Natalie did most of the planning themselves, but they had help from Barbra from Decorange-it.
The styling and flowers were done by House of Functions, the funky personalized cake was made by Annah Fudge, and sound by Fresh Flava was just epic!
Please enjoy the pictures and do not hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
Natalie and Kenton were so relaxed, and I believe the results speaks for themselves. I am certain that the flask of vodka "potion" Kenton had in his jacket pocket or the Tequila Natalie enjoyed had something to do with it...?
This wedding was held in August, which meant the days were starting to warm up, but the nights were still rather cold...solution...heat up at the fireplace! or just spend time with the wedding party and guests...! They absolutely had a blast, dancing the night away on dance and rock music!
#weddingphotography #wedding #southafricanwedding #oakfieldfarmwedding #oakfieldfarm #bride #bridesmaids #groom #groomsmen #beautifulwedding
Edmund & Terri's Wedding Celebration{Sedgefield}
Edmund and Terri's destination wedding celebration are on my blog!
There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved. ~ George Sands ~
I had the privilege embarking on a destination wedding again, and what a wonderful wedding it was! Terri and Edmund tied the knot at the Whistle Steam Stop in Sedgefield, Western Cape, and what makes this wedding so memorable to Terri is the fact that they spent most holidays in Sedgefield and she always wanted to get married there!
I just love destination weddings because it gives me the chance to travel and to spent time with my family...yes...we had a four day holiday in Plettenberg Bay!
Edmund and Terri are such wonderful people to be around and their love each other and for the Father was so tangible, and I believe it can be seen in all aspects of the wedding.
Other suppliers
Venue: Steam Whistle Stop, Sedgefield
Wedding Gown: Terri wanted a light pink dress, which she dreamt of since forever, and according to her was the Wedding Dress, Northcliff, the only wedding dress supplier who would actually makes this dress. Risky but beautiful!
Event Management: Conféti Weddings, Events & Hire. They arranged the DJ, the Marque tent, tables and chair and catering.
Cake: Crumbs n Smiles made a beautiful cake, and incorporated elements such as our engagement shoot photos printed on edible paper. Amazing.
Table Lasercut elements: Die Stalletjie Laser Cutting
Engagement
Terri comes from Cape Town and Edmund from Johannesburg, and it was on a planned holiday to the Mother City that he proposed to her in June 2015 at a small restaurant close to the railway in Franschoek. They were dating for 9 months at the time and Edmund, a hopeless romantic, went on his knees during desert, and all Terri could say was "YES"!
Terri told me that the owners of the Whistle Steam Stop said that they have never hosted a wedding before because it is not a function venue. so with the help of Confeti they had to bring in almost all of the suppliers in from the outside which included the Catering, Marque Tent, Chairs and Chapel area.
They both got ready at the Myoli Beach Lodge in Sedgefield, which was very close to the main beach in Sedgefield! Such a simple and cozy little place!
The Myoli Beach Lodge cabins are a tad bit small for wedding preparations, but Terri made a plan by doing her make-up in the bathroom. :)
I am so sad that I didn't have the chance to take some pictures of Terri at the beach, but luckily it wasn't the case with Edmund and his groomsmen.
#wedding #terriedmund #destinationwedding #sedgefield #wynandvandermerwephotography #wynandvandermerwedotcom
Wedding Planning Workshop {Bryanston Country Club}
The Wedding Planning Workshop hosted by The Wedding Event is on my blog!
Look at all the pretty that Simone from The Wedding Event came up with! She did such an amazing job hosting this Wedding Planning Workshop with Erin Smylie!
A few bride-to-be's had the chance of hearing some key notes in planning their wedding day, and they had the opportunity to ask industry professionals questions regarding booking booking their Wedding DJ, Photographer, Videographer, Make-up & Hair, Stationary and many more!
Wedding suppliers at the workshop!
Venue: The Bryanston Country Club
Simone Pheiffer from The Wedding Event
Erin Smylie and Shandin Watson from Erin Smylie Hair and Make-up Artist
Stationary: The Crazy Lemon SA
Liam Walsh from Wedding DJs - Pulse DJS
Hand massages by Sorbet Fourways Mall
Denver Paulick from Brightmoon Video & Photography
Wynand van der Merwe from Wynand van der Merwe Photography
Please enjoy the pictures and do not hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
Kenton & Natalie's lovely forest e-session!
Kenton & Natalie's beautiful forest e-session is on my blog! #engagement #weddingphotography
I have found the one whom my soul loves. Song of Solomon
Kenton and Natalie are such naturals in front of the camera, and boy oh boy are they beautiful people! I had a blast photographing them at the Pine Forest in Bryanston, and the element of adding their dog just made this an epic shoot! I think I am going to phone you guys if I need models for a styled shoot, most definitely! I also knew while I was doing their e-session that their wedding celebration was happening in 2 weeks, which made me super excited doing this shoot!
Their love for each other are so tangible which made the resulting images much more amazing!
Natalie's beautiful make-up was done by Made-up by Kylie!
Enjoy the rest of the pics and do not hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
JJ & Chene {Matric Farewell}
JJ and Chene's Matric farewell shoot at the beautiful Castello Di Monte in Pretoria!
"The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides" Audrey Hepburn
JJ and Chene absolutely looked exquisite for their Matric Farewell!
I had the opportunity to capture them at the amazing 5 Star Castello Di Monte Guest House in Pretoria. Such a beautiful venue for weddings and Matric Farewell shoots!
The Matric Farewell was held at the Sorex Estate!
#matricfarewell #matricdance #coupleshoot #familyshoot #castellodimonte #guesthouse #beautifulvenue
Edmund & Terri {Sedgefield Wedding}
Edmund & Terri's Sedgefield wedding is on the blog! {Teaser}
"For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow." Rosemonde Gerard
Terri and Edmund had a very intimate wedding at the Steam Whistle Stop in Sedgefield, Western Cape. Why? Because they can!
Sedgefield is a place close to Terri's heart, and she and her family had been having holiday there almost every year, and she just knew that when she gets married, it will be there!
I had a blast, and here is a little teaser to show just how beautiful they looked!
#sedgefield #westerncape #weddingphotographer #wedding #weddinggown #nightshot #flashphotography #modernweddingphotographer #nightphoto #perfectshot
Something Old Someone New - Stand at the Oakfields Bridal Expo
Something Old Something New's stand at the Oakfield Farm Bridal Expo in June 2016!
Venessa from Something Old Something New, asked me to take a few pictures of their stand at the Oakfield Farm Bridal Expo in June 2016.
What attracted me to her stand in the first place was the light pendants she uses to illuminate the table! She made them herself, and they are such a cool factor in weddings nowadays, which makes her a very unique, yet stylish supplier to use for your wedding styling! Amazing!
Please enjoy the pictures, and do not hesitate to contact Venessa on Facebook or her website for your wedding styling needs!
Wedding Styling: Something Old Something New - www.sosn.co.za
Venue: Oakfield Farm Bridal Expo - June 2016
#Weddingstyling #weddingstylist #flowers #lightpendant #pendant #vintage #oldglobes #goldencolor #gold #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #corporatephotographer #eventphotographer #tablesetting #wedding #beautifullight
Awe & Elandi's winter safari {e-session}
Awe & Elandi's beautiful winter safari e-session is on my blog!
“Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new favorite day.” – A. A. Milne
Awe and Elandi are such great people to be around with and the love Elandi has for Awe is contagious! They are so much in love that I didn't need to create moments to photograph, they just rocked the shoot!
I can't wait for their wedding at the Zebra Country Lodge in Pretoria later this year, and they asked that we do the engagement session there as well. We chose to do a cold early morning safari, but we ended up to be super early...even before the sun was up. The advantage was that the light was OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Venue: Zebra Country Lodge
Enjoy the pics and do not hesitate to leave comment at the end!
Jorge & Kerry-Ann's beautiful e-session
Jorge & Kerry-Ann's beautiful e-session is on the Blog!
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
When Jorge and Kerry-Ann said they wanted to do their shoot at Modderfontein Nature Reserve, I got really exited. I have heard many great stories about this place, and it definitely did NOT disappoint!
Jorge and Kerry are so much in love, and I just loved doing this shoot with them! They are naturals in front of the camera, and I cannot wait for their wedding in March next year!
I just love autumn/winter weather, because the light was incredible. It was a bit chilly, but there are ways to work around it.
Just check out the detail in Kerry's ring! Just amazing!
Kerry's make-up by Courtney Chadwick Make-up Artist looked amazing! Great make-up makes for easy editing, and Kerry looked absolutely stunning!
Venue: Modderfontein Nature Reserve
#engagement #love #savethedate #picoftheday #esession #wedding #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #photographer #nikond700 #modderfonteinnaturereserve #courtneychadwick #makeup #bridetobe #groomtobe #gautengwedding #johannesburgwedding #gautengweddingphotographer #sawedding #saweddingphotographer #wynandvandermerwedotcom
Eddie & Terri's forest picnic {e-session}
Eddie & Terri's forest picnic e-session is on the blog!
"Faith makes all things possible. Love makes all things easy.” Dwight L. Moody
These two, Eddie and Terri, are just fun people to be around! They were full of sports for their engagement shoot, and Eddie is the sweet romantic... they had a picnic basket with sushi, fruits, bubbly and white balloons! They look so happy together and just couldn't stop laughing during the shoot...just amazing!
Can't wait for the wedding in August in Sedgefield! Its going to be epic!
Venue: Bryanston Pine Forest
#engagement #esession #weddingphotography #wedding #balloons#loveatfirstsight #nikond700 #cute #fun #sushi #bryanstonpineforest #sparklers #gautengphotographer #johannesburgphotographer #engagement #bridetobe #groomtobe #inlove #love #SAwedding #sedgefield #easterncape #destinationwedding #travelphotographer #destinationphotographer
Ivan & Maryke's epic wedding celebration!
Ivan & Maryke's epic wedding celebration is live on my blog!
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel
It was a huge privilege to be a part of their big day and I enjoyed every second of it!
It is amazing how their love story unfolded from their engagement shoot late last year up to their wedding celebration! It is very rare to find two people so much in love for the Heavenly Father and each other! They are a joy to be around and their beauty shines through in interacting with them and also in the pictures.
Enjoy the pictures and I pray a rich blessing over your marriage! and please do not hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
Venue: Hertford Country Hotel
Make-up: Giruldi Spurling (friend of Maryke)
Wedding gown: Bridal Room, Pretoria
Wedding Ring: Poggenpoel Diamante
Wedding Suit: Trenery, Woolworths
Ivan's Shoes: Aldo
Flowers: Magnifique Floral Art, Erna Swart
Badges and menu design: You & Me Design
Photobooth Video: https://vimeo.com/171584491
Awe & Elandi's winter safari {e-session} - teaser
Awe and Elandi's amazing safari e-session is on the blog!
“Once in awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.” —Unknown Author
I had such a great experience with Awe and Elandi! They such great people to be around with and I can't wait for the wedding later this year! It's going to be epic!
Awe and Elandi's wedding will be hosted at the Zebra Country Lodge in Pretoria, and they asked that we do the engagement session there as well. So we decided to have an early morning safari...we ended up to be super early...even before the sun was up. This allowed me to do a night shot in the morning...!
And the light was OUT OF THIS WORLD! Wow. I am definitely doing this again!
#engagementsession #engagement #wedding #verloof #verloofde #gautengfotograaf #gautengwedding #zebracountrylodge
Andre & Marlene becomes one {Wedding}
Andre & Marlene tie the knot. Their epic wedding photos.
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” Maya Angelou
Families are one of the most important things in this world, and Andre & Marlene's families are just amazing. From the engagement shoot to the wedding, I had the most amazing experiences of both their families, and now in front of God, their families have come together. It was such a privilege to photograph a part of their story, and it may have rained on the wedding day, but the blessing of the Lord are on your marriage and life!
The rain shot was just amazing and sometimes you just wish that it rains to have shots like these! Enjoy the pictures and do not hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
Guest house: Delectus Manor, Pretoria
Venue: Bukra Wedding Venue
#weddingphotography #wynandvandermerwedotcom #rain #wedding#umbrella #rainwedding #shotoftheday #sparklers #bukravenue#bukraweddings #pretoria #dramatic #weddinggown #weddingdress #wedding #gautengwedding #gautengweddingphotography #gauteng
Irene & David {e-session}
Irene & David's e-session are on the blog now!
"Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own." H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
I just loved my time with Irene & David. We had this huge plan of doing the shoot in between pine trees, which are almost like a little forest just outside their estate. But we soon realised that it was located inside someone's yard and we had no access to it...oops. So I had to put my thinking cap on ones again, and I had to improvise! I love these moments which allows me to show one of my clients that I can think on my feet, which is so very important when strange things happen on your big day!
We still used the area in front of their estate, but I ended up shooting with the trees in the background! The results are epic, and Irene & David looked amazing on their engagement shoot! And Irene couldnt stop laughing. They are such easy going and fun people!
Irene also asked me to incorporate their two dogs in the pics and they added a cool element to shoot way at the end of the day!
I also played around in #Photoshop to create the double exposure shots, and they are definitively my favourite shots of the day! #shotoftheday
Can't wait for their wedding next year in the bushveld!
#engagement #wedding #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #suchalovelycouple #couple #inlove #liefde #trou #troue #bruid #bruidegom #troufotograaf #verloof #verloofde #gelukkig #fotograaf #photographer #doubleexposure
Teaser! Ivan & Maryke's epic wedding at the Hertford Country Hotel
Teaser! Ivan & Maryke's epic wedding at the Hertford Country Hotel!
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel
Maryke & Ivan's #weddingday is going to be one of those #weddings I will never forget! They looked absolutely amazing on Friday, and the wedding was so special to me. I know both of them personally and it was a privilege to be a part of this day!
Venue: Hertford Country Hotel
#weddingphotography #teaser #weddingphotographer #hertfordcountryhotel #wedding #weddings @wvdmphotography #wynandvandermerwedotcom #nikon750 #sigma50mmart #dewetpret @rykie10 @ivan_de_wet @pictography_1
Ilze's stylish 30th Birthday Party!
Beautiful pictures of Ilze's 30th Birthday Party at Buitengeluk Venue!
“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” Jane Austen
We have been friends for a while, but surely not as long as the friendship Ilze has with my wife and my sister-in-law. They are childhood friends, or as they would say “friends for life”. It was such a privilege to be a part of this day for Ilze, especially after what happened in and to their family. Such a special day of laughter and tears!
Venue: Buitengeluk Venue
Flowers: Fourways Flower Market
#weddingandfamilyphotographer #weddingandfamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #photographer #eventphotographer #eventphotography #event #buitengeluk #buitengelukvenue #30thbirthday #birthday #birthdayparty #hightea #fourwaysflowermarket @fourways.flower.market
Levi, the Rockstar, is coming soon! {Baby shower}
Levi, the Rock Star, is coming soon! {Baby Shower}
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” Unknown
Aliche and Piet are dear friends and I took a few pictures at their baby shower for their 2nd child, Levi, who is expected very soon!
Enjoy the pictures and don't hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
Wild and Free | Kids Forest Party | Styled Shoot, Pretty Blog
How to hold a Wild and Free forest kids party got featured on Pretty Blog.
Styled Shoot | Wild and Free |Kids Forest Party | Pretty Blog
"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded."
— Jess Lair, author
I really got excited when Nicky asked me to be a part of this styled shoot, and it was going to be held at one of my wife and I's favorite venues, Buitengeluk. We stay literally a few minutes away and we visit probably weekly for coffee or lunch.
I am not going to write a huge story about this, because amazingly it got featured on the PRETTY BLOG.
Here is the link to the post on their blog. http://www.theprettyblog.com/family/wild-free-kids-forest-party-may/
The suppliers who were involved in the shoot are listed below.
Photography: Wedding and Family Photography by Wynand van der Merwe
Concept and Styling: Pudding and Pie
Stationery and Invitations: Chrystalace Stationery
Catering: Infusion Catering & Events
Events Venue: Buitengeluk Venue
#childparties #childparty #kidsparty #kidsparties #wildandfree #forestparty #forest #children #childrenportraits #kidsparty #childrenphotography #childrenportraits #foodstyling #foodphotography #food #theprettyblog #prettypost #verypretty #portraits #styled #styledshoot #wynandvandermerwedotcom #weddingandfamilyphotography #buitengeluk #puddingandpie
@the_prettyblog @theprettyblog @buitengeluk @chrystalace
Rolof is coming soon! {Gerda's Baby Shower}
Gerda's baby shower is live on the blog!
"Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." Muhammad Ali
My wife, Juanita, has asked me to take a few pictures for Gerda's surprise baby shower, and little did I know that it will be this beautiful and special! Gerda and her husband, Werner, are very dear friends to us, and it was such a privilege to be a part of this day!
We cannot wait for Rolof to come, and I believe that it will be an amazing journey and gift with him added to their lives!
Here is some pictures from the day, and please don't hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
#babyshower #baby #newbaby #firstborn #son #Rolof #weddingandfamilyphotography
Stephen & Gena's urban e-session
Stepen & Gena's urban e-session in the inner city of Johannesburg!
Wow. This was a super fun shoot. We got to go to the inner city of Johannesburg to do an urban shoot, and Stephen & Gena just rocked! They looked absolutely exquisite, and I just love the way that they contrasted with the surroundings...amazing!
I had a bit of a laugh with Stephen because he was very stiff and on his nerves, and I had to train him in front of the camera. The greatest moment for me was when we were almost at the end of the shoot Gena said: "Wow, I have never seen Stephen smile this much". Thanks for the compliment.
I so wish I was going to take their wedding pictures, which I am not. They already have a photographer booked, but I can just imagine how wonderful their weddings pics are going to be!
We had an interesting moment though during the shoot. My camera was almost nabbed. There was a guy who came up to me and asked that I take a picture of him, but while his buddy was behind me looking for an opportunity to nab my camera (I didn't know this, Gena told me afterwards). Gena went into a praying frenzy and her faith got us out of that situation. The 2 guys left us but our nerves only really settled once we left the area after the shoot.
A big thank you to Fourways Flower Market at Pineslopes, JHB, for the bouquet of flowers!
#urban #engagementshoot #esession #wedding #weddingphotography
