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Jules & Kim | Shepstone Gardens | Wedding
What a special and beautiful wedding under the Jacaranda Tree at Shepstone Gardens. And it was also the day the Springboks won the World Cup for the fourth time…what a day it was!
Lerato & Anele | Wedding | Pont de Val, Freestate {Day1}
Wow, 3 days of wedding bliss! The rain couldn’t stop this amazing and special wedding!
There is always a first in everything. I have been a photographer for more than 10 years, but I have never photographed a traditional African Wedding before…until now!
Lerato and Anele entrusted me to capture their love story over three days, and what I found out was that the wedding actually went on for another 2 days. Wow, their wedding was 5 days long.
The first day was their white dress wedding at Pont De Val, Freestate. South Africa had crazy rains this year, and during April it almost had a climax, with most rivers in Gauteng, Freestate and Limpopo flooding. Pont De Val is right next to Vaalriver and the river rose almost 2 meters, and the usual reception venue got completely flooded, with only the roof visible. The buidling where they set up the ceremony almost got flooded as well. Pont De Val made a plan by erecting a tent on higher grounds, and it turned out quite amazingly beautiful. It was not the usual Pont de Val splendour, but it was still beautiful and special.
The second day was their traditional wedding in Welkom, Freestate, at their family homes. What a celebration! It was my first time witnessing the traditional side of a wedding, and how much each respective families are involved in African Weddings. I definitely didn’t understand everything that happened in front of me. I have found out after the wedding that the MC even tolk jokes about me during the reception, and I was laughing with everyone not knowing the joke was about me.
The third day was with their respective families at their homes.
Thank you for allowing me to witness the union between you two, and also between the two families! Congrats again and may God grant you happiness and peace during your marriage!
Suppliers who made the day possible:
Venue: @pontdeval | Jewellery - sterns (@sternssharejoy) | Stationery - @LN_Bespoke | Makeup - @moteesignatures (Motee) | Hair - @briblisshairandbeauty (Mapuleng) | Wedding Dress - @diamondlovebridal | Shoes - @Bequest_bridal_shoes | Flowers - @LN_Bespoke | Cake - @ChefZondi
Dickson and Lydia | Wedding | UrbanTREE
Dickson booked me in 2019, and they finally had their wedding with family and friends! And wow, what is special and unique wedding! They were already married traditionally, and they did their religious ceremonial wedding at The Urban Tree in Sandton. They wanted to do their religious wedding sooner, but Covid interfered.
Lydia and the girls got ready at the gorgeous Masingita Towers, which was an Airbnb booking. Airbnb makes its very easy to arrange venues or locations for getting ready, because its very cost effective and you have access to the place for 24 hours….and its usually very pretty…so you can also use it for your first night after the wedding!
It’s amazing how much you learn at weddings. Dickson and Lydia had a Nigerian wedding, which means the groom’s family wore a specific colour and fabric, the bride’s family a different colour and fabric and then also the friends of the families another colour and fabric. This is called ASO-EBI or “family clothes”, and this made for a very colourful and beautiful wedding…which I LOVED! The girls also had a headpiece each, which is called a GELE. Ooooh, I loved this because I love colourful weddings, because I can be very creative!
Wow, again, what a special wedding…lets make the photos do the talking! Enjoy and please leave a comment at the end!
Suppliers who made the day possible: Hair: @leeannes_hair_beauty | Makeup: @refentse_munyai | Dress: @the.onebridal | Cake: @Aqd cakery | Flowers/ decor: The Wedding Warehouse
Bheki and Tendi | Wedding | Toadbury Hall Country Hotel
Bheki and Tendi’s wedding at Toadbury Hall was truly amazing and full of tears!
"The joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10)
Bheki and Tendi tied the knot at the gorgeous Toadbury Hall Country Hotel and it was such a joyous occasion. They are such a sweet couple with a the joy of the Lord in their hearts…I mean they were literally dancing the whole day!
Wow, Cheri from 2IC Event Management, you guys did an amazing job with setting up their wedding. Bheki and Tendi initially planned to have their wedding in Mauritius but Covid made it impossible.
Wow, I don’t have many words but I think the photos will do the talking! Enjoy, and please share…we need more joy in the world!
Hennie en Behanke | Wedding | Red Ivory Lodge
Wow…what a wedding! Red Ivory Lodge was such beautiful backdrop for Hennie and Behanke’s wedding story!
When I asked the Holy Spirt: “Who is the Bride?” He answered and said:”They are the ones who allow me to veil them in my holiness!”
Wow, all weddings are special, but every now and then you get one that grips you by the heart. Hennie and Behanke’s love for each other are deeply grounded in thier love for God. Wow, I have rarely witnessed so much love in one place….and gorgeous people!
Here’s a list of the suppliers who made this wedding super special.
Venue and food: Red Ivory | Music: Deca | Makeup and Hair: Hair and Make up by Liesl | Shoes: Aldo & Thread and Miller | Suit: Tip Top Tailors | Earrings: Jeanne and Co | Flowers: The Flower Spot | Decor: All things wedding | Cake: Craft Cakes by Naomi
Enjoy the sneak peak!
Teaser! Ludwe & Zizipho | Wedding | Le Chatelat
Ludwe and Zizipho had a small, intimate and beautiful wedding yesterday at Le Chatelat Residence.
I've never had a moment's doubt. I love you. I believe in you completely. You are my dearest one. My reason for life. Ian McEwan
Ludwe and Zizipho had a small, intimate and beautiful wedding yesterday at Le Chatelat Residence.
Enjoy the sneak peak.
Teaser! Hennie en Behanke | Wedding | Red Ivory Lodge
Wow…what a wedding! Red Ivory Lodge was such beautiful backdrop for Hennie and Behanke’s wedding story!
When I asked the Holy Spirt: “Who is the Bride?” He answered and said:”They are the ones who allow me to veil them in my holiness!”
Wow, all weddings are special, but every now and then you get one that grips you by the heart. Hennie and Behanke’s love for each other are deeply grounded in thier love for God. Wow, I have rarely witnessed so much love in one place….and gorgeous people!
Here’s a list of the suppliers who made this wedding super special.
Venue and food: Red Ivory | Music: Deca | Makeup and Hair: Hair and Make up by Liesl | Shoes: Aldo & Thread and Miller | Suit: Tip Top Tailors | Earrings: Jeanne and Co | Flowers: The Flower Spot | Decor: All things wedding | Cake: Craft Cakes by Naomi
Enjoy the sneak peak!
Paul and Annerine | Wedding | Kuthaba Bush Lodge
Oh wow, another gorgeous wedding at Kuthaba Bush Lodge! The perfect day for the perfect couple!
The perfect wedding for the perfect couple!
Paul and Annerine tied the knot at the gorgeous Kuthaba Bush Lodge and their wedding was out of this world! I actually dont have words to describe how I feel, so perhaps the photos will have to do!
Venue: Kuthaba Bush Lodge | Hair: Salon Amelia
Rohan en Neruschke | Troue | De La Mas Venue
Sjoe, wat ‘n mooi troue! Rohan en Neruscke het op by De La Mas Venue getrou, en wat ‘n mooi dag! En die Bokke het die RWC 2019 finaal gewen! #gobokke #delamaswedding
Every once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life, LOVE gives us a fairytale. Unknown
Sjoe, wat ‘n mooi troue! Rohan en Neruscke het by De La Mas Venue die knoop deurgehaak, en wat ‘n mooi dag! Dit was ook die RWC Finaal tussen Suid Afrika en Engeland, en Suid-Afrika het die beker gelig! Wat ‘n voorreg om ‘n troue kon afneem terwyl die Bokke gewen het…ek het regtig gehoop ek kan die manne kry waar die manne regop spring van blydskap, en dit het gebeur! Ek is wel bly ons het gewen, want dink net as die Bokke verloor het…die manne sou lang gesigte gehad vir die hele dag!
Neruscke, jy het sprokiesmooi gelyk, en ek het haar gevra of sy so mooi voel soos wat sy lyk, en haar antwoord was:”Ek voel soos ‘n prinses!”
Julle het soooo gelukkig gelyk, en ek sal definitief nie die partytjie na die tyd vergeet nie! Ek het seker 500 fotos geneem waar mense so lekker dans en lag! Dit was ‘n fees!
Geniet die fotos en los asb ‘n paar mooi woorde aan die einde van die inskrywing!
Hier is ‘n lys van party van die verskaffers op die dag:
Grimering: Ciszeldi van Cloe and Co | Blomme en dekor: Meraki Floral and Decor Design (@merakifloraldecor) | Koek: Baker Boys | Video: Tintype Productions | Musiek: Akoestiek
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Ferreira and Michelle | Wedding | Oakfield Farm
Ferreira and Michelle had a super special wedding at Oakfield Farm!
Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit. Khalil Gibran
Ferreira and Michelle had a super special wedding at Oakfield Farm!
Wow, Michelle you looked absolutely breathtaking in your Elvira dress from Timeless Bridal Couture! and I just loved the look on Ferreira ‘s face every time he looks at you…totally in love with his bride! I recently did their engagement shoot and I knew then that the wedding will be super fun because they are so easy to photograph!
The first rains for Gauteng fell during their wedding, and I know the rain cleanse the air so the light after the rain is always magical, and it was! We had the most stunning sunset shoot!
The day was super hot and we sort-off knew the rains would come, but you are never certain in Gauteng. Well, the rain came exactly during the ceremony and family portraits and I believe God wanted to tell them something…your marriage will be showered with love and blessings!
Thank you Ferreira and Michelle for allowing me to play a bit with creative portraits, and I believe it really worked during your wedding. I really love my new Godox AD200 light, which opens up so many creative possibilities for me!
I have also won two Editor’s Choice Awards from Prowed Awards. Its an international wedding award and it has become more and more difficult to get recognition. I am truly blessed to have received these awards!
Here’s a list of the service providers who made their day possible:
Make up & Hair : Chantelle Landman hair & Make up | Shoes: Forever New | Wedding Dress: Elvira - Timeless bridal Couture | Jewellery: Engagement Ring & wedding bands - Elri Diamonds and Jewelry Earrings | Hair piece : Timeless Bridal Couture | Flowers and decor: Twilight Breeze | Food: Oakfield Farm | Cake: Sweetly Detailed - Sumari Brits | Printing and stationary: JS graphic design Studio - Jean -Marie Steenberg | DJ : Pulse Dj’s | Venue : Oakfield Farm - The Dairy
Enjoy the sneak peak and please leave a comment at the end!
Teaser! Rohan en Neruschke | Troue | De La Mas Venue
Sjoe, wat ‘n mooi troue! Rohan en Neruscke het op by De La Mas Venue getrou, en wat ‘n mooi dag! En die Bokke het die RWC 2019 finaal gewen! #gobokke #delamaswedding
Every once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life, LOVE gives us a fairytale. Unknown
Sjoe, wat ‘n mooi troue! Rohan en Neruscke het by De La Mas Venue die knoop deurgehaak, en wat ‘n mooi dag! Dit was ook die RWC Finaal tussen Suid Afrika en Engeland, en ons het die beker gelig! Wat ‘n voorreg om ‘n troue kon afneem terwyl die Bokke gewen het…ek het regtig gehoop ek kan die manne kry waar die manne regop spring van blydskap, en dit het gebeur! Ek is bly hulle ons het gewen, want dink net as die Bokke verloor het…die manne sou lang gesigte gehad vir die hele dag!
Neruscke, jy het sprokiesmooi gelyk, en ek het haar gevra of sy so mooi voel soos wat sy lyk, en haar antwoord was:”Ek voel soos ‘n prinses!”
Julle het soooo gelukkig gelyk, en ek sal definitief nie die partytjie na die tyd vergeet nie! Ek het seker 500 fotos geneem waar mense so lekker dans en lag! Dit was ‘n fees!
Genoeg gesê vir nou. Geniet die fotos en los asb ‘n paar mooi woorde aan die einde van die inskrywing!
Hier is ‘n lys van party van die verskaffers op die dag:
Grimering: Ciszeldi van Cloe and Co | Blomme en dekor: Meraki Floral and Decor Design (@merakifloraldecor) | Koek: Baker Boys | Video: Tintype Productions | Musiek: Akoestiek
George en Charlene | Wedding | Galagos Country Estate
Wow, wat ‘n wonderlike en spesiale dag! Dit was ‘n fees om George en Charlene se troue vas te vang!
George en Charlene | Wedding | Galagos Country Estate
Love is a song that never ends. Bambi (Disney)
Hier is my eerste afrikaanse blog. eeek.
George en Charlene het ‘n baie spesiale troudag gehad by Galagos Country Estate. Ek het onlangs hulle verlowingsfotos geneem en ek het sommer geweet dat dit ‘n fees gaan wees om hulle troue vas te vang, maar ek was definitief nie voorberei toe George vir Charlene sien en hy toe ‘n paar traantjies pik nie! Blykbaar huil hy nie…
Hierdie is definitef ‘n eerste vir my. Elna, Charlene se ma, het my op dieselfde tyd bespreek vir haar dogter (Charlene) EN haar seun (Rohan) se troue…en hulle trou ongeveer 5 weke uitmekaar (2Nov).
Rohan en Neruschke het dit nie beplan nie, maar hulle troue val op die Rugby Wêreldbeker finaal, waar SA teen Engeland speel! Dit is ‘n bietjie bittersoet vir my, want ek kan nie wag vir die troue nie, maar ek gaan nie kan kyk nie want ek gaan werk en fotos neem.
Galagos het die mooiste woud en as die son laat middag deur die bome skyn maak dit regtig die mooiste lig!
Ek was ook vriendelik verbaas toe ek op die dag sien ‘n vriendin Ciszeldi van Cloe en Co doen die makeup! Haar makeup is baie mooi en ek het al menigmale saam met haar gewerk!
Ek dink hierdie is genoeg woorde, kom ons laat die fotos die res van die praatwerk doen!
Verskaffers op die dag:
Grimmering: Cloe and Co | Hare: SkinPHD Zambezi | Rok: Bridal Manor | Juwele: Swarovski | Blomme en Dekor: Purple Bell | Venue en kos: Galagos Country Estate (Koordineerder: Leandre)
Koek: Baker Boys | Printwerk: The Allora Collection | DJ: Eugene (Galagos)
Hier is die fotos. Los asb ‘n boodskap aan die einde…’n klien bietjie liefde gaan nogals vêr!
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Teaser! Ferreira and Michelle | Wedding | Oakfield Farm
Ferreira and Michelle had a super special wedding yesterday at Oakfield Farm!
Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit. Khalil Gibran
Ferreira and Michelle had a super special wedding yesterday at Oakfield Farm! Wow, Michelle you looked absolutely breathtaking and I just loved the look on Ferreira ‘s face when he looks at you…totally in love with his bride! I recently did their engagement shoot and I knew then that the wedding will be super fun because they are so easy to photograph! And the gorgeous light right after the rains…oh my word…magical!
They had a super hot day with a little rain during the ceremony and family portraits which was the first rains for Gauteng and the summer season. And I believe God wanted to tell them something…your marriage will be showered with love and blessings!
Enjoy the sneak peak and please leave a comment at the end!
Chrisjan and Juanita | Wedding | Lace on Timber
What a special and memorable wedding at Lace on Timber! Chrisjan and Juanita absoluted shined for Jesus during their beautiful and special day!
Chrisjan and Juanita | Wedding | Lace on Timber
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. “ Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Chrisjan and Juanita had a very beautiful and intimate wedding at the beautiful Lace on Timber venue.
I have been to many weddings and I have not seen two people so much in love like these two souls….Wow. I always tell my clients that they should forget about me while I am taking photos because they should create memories together, and they should chat and interact with each other to etch the memory in their brain. And I know its difficult to achieve this because I am obviously walking with them and I am in their face but they actually had moments where they completely forgot about me (I could have slipped away and they wouldn’t have noticed), and I could see in the emotion in Juanita’s face that she is completely smitten about her prince, Chrisjan.
Chrisjan and Juanita is also completely sold out to Jesus, and their whole wedding was drenched in His goodness and provision. Juanita testified many times during the day how they were blessed by so many amazing people in her life and how God had provided for them to have their fairytale wedding.
Many things stood out for me about their wedding, but one thing that I will never forget was during the speeches. Every person who had a turn to speak were so encouraging and uplifting about the person they were addressing, almost like speaking life into and over that person they are talking about. I felt truly inspired and lifted up by the amazing words everyone had to say. It really gave me HOPE that if there are more people like these people in SA, then I can have a restored hope in SA at the moment. #trulyinspired #imstaying #Jesusistheanswer
Oh how I also loved Juanita’s dress. It’s a Lady Dianah dress from the Bridal House and OH MY WORD…Juanita looked amazing…and the look on Chrisjan’s face when he say her for the first time….wow!
I am truly honoured that you guys chose me to capture your wedding day, and thank you for allowing me to be as creative as possible! Such a privilege to have shared the day with you! Lots of love and blessings!
Here’s a list of the suppliers who were involved.
Hair: Captivating Mobile Hair and Makeup | Makeup: Beautiful Change | Dress: the Bridal House | Juanita’s shoes: Daniel Hector | Rings: NWJ | CJ’s suit: Woolworths | DJ: EMC Productions | Food and Venue: Lace on Timber | Flowers and decor: Living Touch | Cake: Johlenne Volschenk
Enjoy the photos and please leave a comment at the end!
(for the photographers: I used a Godox AD200 with Magmod grid and 1/2 CTO gel in most of the shots. #godoxsa #magnetmod)
Teaser! George en Charlene | Wedding | Galagos Country Estate
Wow, wat ‘n wonderlike en spesiale dag! Dit was ‘n fees om George en Charlene se troue vas te vang!
Teaser! George en Charlene | Wedding | Galagos Country Estate
Love is a song that never ends. Bambi (Disney)
Hier is my eerste afrikaans blog. eeek.
Wow, gister was ‘n baie besonderse mooi en spesiale dag vir George en Charlene. Ek het onlangs hulle verlowingsfotos geneem en ek het sommer geweet dat dit ‘n fees gaan wees om hulle troue vas te vang, maar ek was definitief nie voorberei toe George vir Charlene sien en hy toe ‘n paar traantjies pik nie! Blykbaar huil hy nie…
Hierdie is slegs die voorsmakie, so geniet die terugblyk en hou my webblad en Facebook dop vir nog fotos in die volgende paar weke.
Los asb ‘n boodskap aan die einde…’n kline bietjie liefde gaan nogals vêr!
Verskaffers op die dag:
Grimmering: Cloe and Co | Hare: SkinPHD Zambezi | Rok: Bridal Manor | Juwele: Swarovski | Blomme en Dekor: Purple Bell | Venue en kos: Galagos Country Estate (Koordineerder: Leandre)
Koek: Baker Boys | Printwerk: The Allora Collection | DJ: Eugene (Galagos)
Teaser! Chrisjan and Juanita | Wedding | Lace on Timber
What a special and memorable wedding at Lace on Timber!
Teaser! Chrisjan and Juanita | Wedding | Lace on Timber
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. “ Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Oh wow, I dont have words. Yesterday’s wedding was so so special.
Chrisjan and Juanita had a very beautiful and intimate wedding at the beautiful Lace on Timber venue.
I have been to many weddings and I have not seen two people so much in love like these two souls….Wow. I always tell my clients that they should forget about me while I am taking photos because they should create memories together, and they should chat and interact with each other to etch the memory in their brain. And I know its difficult to achieve because I am obviously walking with them and I am taking photos of them but they actually had moments where they completely forgot about me (I could have slipped away and they wouldn’t have noticed), and I could see in the emotion in Juanita’s face that she is completely smitten about her prince, Chrisjan.
Chrisjan and Juanita is also completely sold out to Jesus, and their whole wedding was drenched in His goodness and provision. Juanita testified many times during the day how they were blessed by so many amazing people in her life and how God had provided for them to have their fairytale wedding. Many things stood out for me about their wedding, but one thing that I will never forget was during the speeches. Every person who had a turn to speak were so encouraging and uplifting about the person they were addressing, almost like speaking life into and over that person they are talking about. I felt truly inspired and lifted up by the amazing words everyone had to say. It really gave me HOPE that if there are more people like these people in SA, then I can have a restored hope in SA at the moment. #trulyinspired #Jesusistheanswer
Oh how I also loved Juanita’s dress. Its a Lady Dianah dress from the Bridal House and OH MY WORD…Juanita looked amazing…and the look on Chrisjan’s face when he say her for the first time….wow!
Enough said for now. Here’s a list of the suppliers who were involved.
Hair: Captivating Mobile Hair and Makeup | Makeup: Beautiful Change | Dress: Bridal House | Juanita’s shoes: Daniel Hector | Rings: NWJ | CJ’s suit: Woolrworths | DJ: EMC Productions | Food and Venue: Lace on Timber | Flowers and decor: Living Touch | Cake: Johlenne Volschenk
Enjoy the photos and please leave a comment at the end!
(for the photographers: I used a Godox AD200 with Magmod grid and 1.2 CTO gel in most of the shots. #godoxsa #magnetmod)
Zander & Mariska | Wedding | Memoire Wedding Venue
What an emotional and special wedding at MEMOIRE. Zander and Mariska, thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding love story. I enjoyed every second! and you had me to tears many times!
Zander & Mariska | Wedding | Memoire Wedding Venue
“Words are not enough to express the unconditional love that exists between a mother and a daughter.” – Caitlin Houston
What an emotional and special wedding at MEMOIRE. Zander and Mariska, thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding love story, to be cherished forever! Wow, Mariska, you looked absolutely gorgeous in your wedding dress made by Mubarak from the Goodluck Bridal. Fafa from FDK Styling made sure all the girls’ makeup looks amazing and Armon from Bridal by Armon did magic with their hair! Thank you for getting the girls done on time, and also the laughs and for keeping Mariska sane! Mariska really appreciated you guys!
There were many highlights for me during the day. First one, they didn’t have a wedding cake but instead a Pinata, made by Pinata Africa. I love the photos from when they “murdered” the pinata, and I also love their reactions afterwards…it almost looked like they got to let off some steam from the wedding!
The biggest highlight for me was Mariska’s mom. She has dementia, which means she doesn’t really understand what is going on around her. So a few minutes before Mariska needed to get in the wedding car (a supercool Chevrolet called Johanna) to go meet her prince-charming, she greeted her mom and due to her mom’s illness, she didn’t understood what was playing off in front of her...her daughter is almost getting married. Mariska told me that her mom thinks she got invited to a birthday party. I could see what it meant for Mariska to have her mom there and how it touched her heart to be able to share this with her mom, but also it broke her heart because her mom doesn’t understand. I captured a moment when her bridesmaids took a moment to pray with her alone to give her the strength to enjoy the day with her loved ones but also with her mom. There was another moment right after they said their “I-do”s when they spoke with her mom and for a glimpse it seemed she understood and that she was proud of her daughter and new son-in-law. The amazing thing about a photo is that it’s eternal, a moment captured to be cherished forever!
WOW! THIS IS WHY I DO WHAT I DO!
I love REAL moments at weddings! I really pray Mariska that you will remember your mom as the woman she once was and that you will believe your mom understood in that moment what was going on when you spoke to her at the wedding (even if she didn’t).
Great, now less words more photos. The day was truly amazing, and we had loads of fun. Enjoy the photos.
Thank you Lechien for second shooting for me! Was lovely having you with me!
Please leave a comment at the end, a little love goes a long way!
Marcel & Zandrie | Wedding | Inimitable Wedding Venue
Wow, Marcel & Zandrie’s wedding was super special and emotional at Inimitable Wedding Venue!
Marcel & Zandrie | Wedding | Inimitable Wedding Venue
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Cor 13:4-5
There is a hype at the moment. Everybody I know doing weddings want to shoot at Zavion Kotze’s new wedding venue, Inimitable Wedding Venue, and I can definitely see why! It’s absolutely stunning! And the service is impeccable!
This wedding is also super special to Zavion, because this wedding was one of the first weddings booked at his wedding. Tina, Zandrie’s mom, said they booked the venue even before it was finished, and they just knew it’s going to be beautiful…and their calculated risk paid off! All I can say is wow. As a photographer having this gorgeous venue as a backdrop makes my life super simple…I can point the camera in any direction and you are almost guaranteed to have a gorgeous photo!
Wow, I dont have enough words to descibe how special and how beautiful this wedding was. Marcel and Zandrie are completely sold out to Jesus and His love was so evident at the wedding! I praise God for allowing me to meet these amazing people and for this amazing opportunity to capture their love story!
All the weddings I cover are emotional and special, but this one was so close to my heart! Marcel waited 7 years before he kissed his bride, and they knew from the beginning they were meant for each other. And WOW…..I absolutely LOVED how the parents prayed for them before the wedding…I mean Marcel and Zandrie stood back-to-back (without seeing each other), and held hands, and their parents formed a circle around them to pray for them! Teary stuff…
And walking down the aisle is quite a long walk. Normally brides sort off run down the aisle and I get zero chance to play around with creative shots, but this was different. I love my new mirror cellphone case, which allow me to create super cool reflection shots. It was also super emotional for Marcel, I mean he completely lost it for a second or two and luckily his dad managed to calm him. This was the most emotional groom I have seen this far, but it shows how much Zandrie but also the responsibility of having her as his bride means to him. Again…teary stuff!
Another highlight for me was they washed each others feet during the ceremony, just like Jesus did for his disciples. Wow, laying the foundation of serving each other no matter the cost! Its so hard doing exactly this in real life, and laying the first stone is so special…well done to the both of you!
I normally walk around during the couple shoot, and get many aspects of the wedding venue covered in the photos, because I think it’s important as part of the story telling, but I love it when venues use the photos afterwards to show off their venue. But during Marcel and Zandrie’s wedding I got caught up in taking the bulk of the photos in front of these 2 trees which was dressed in the most gorgeous orangey autumn colours!
Thank you Nina for second shooting on the day! I loved every minute of having you there!
A huge shout out to Pro Albums. They did their guest album at short notice and everybody at the wedding commented on the quality! Thank you Farhan!
Enough said for now…here’s the photos.
Please leave a comment at the end…a little love can go a long way!
Planning, Flowers and Decor: Zavion Kotze Events Company @zavionkotzeeventscompany
Venue: Inimitable Wedding Venue @inimitable_wv
Videographer: https://www.facebook.com/firstkissweddingfilms @firstkissfilm http://www.firstkiss.co.za
DJ: https://www.facebook.com/eventsengine @eventsengine, https://www.eventsengine.co.za
Wedding dress: @olivelliwedding, https://www.facebook.com/OlivelliBridal
Makeup: https://www.facebook.com/FaceBlushByClaudia @face_blush_by_claudia
Hair: https://www.facebook.com/Beautylish-Hair-Studio @beautylish_hairstudio
Minister: Kompas Gemeente, Marius Malan
Entertainment: www.akoestiek.co.za @akoestiek.musiek
Stationery: https://www.facebook.com/LuaNovaStudioSA @lua_nova_studio
Teaser! Marcel & Zandrie | Wedding | Inimitable Wedding Venue
Wow, what a special and emotional wedding at Inimitable Wedding Venue!
Teaser! Marcel & Zandrie | Wedding | Inimitable Wedding Venue
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Cor 13:4-5
I just had to share a few images…eeek…I think 48 might be more than a few…hehe…
Wow, I dont have enough words to descibe how special and how beautiful this wedding was. Marcel and Zandrie got married this past weekend at the gorgeous Inimitable Wedding Venue and what an experience this was. Praise God for amazing people and amazing opportunities! They are completely sold out to Jesus and his love was so evident at the wedding!
All the weddings I cover are emotional and special, but this one was so close to my heart! Marcel waited 7 years before he kissed his bride, and they knew from the beginning they were meant for each other. And WOW…..I absolutely LOVED how the parents prayed for them before the wedding…I mean Marcel and Zandrie stood back-to-back (without seeing each other), and held hands, and their parents formed a circle around them to pray for them! How special! And they also washed each others feet during the ceremony, just like Jesus did for his disciples…amazing!
Thank you Nina for second shooting on the day! I loved every minute of having you there!
Enough said for now…here’s the sneak peak!
Planning, Flowers and Decor: Zavion Kotze Events Company @zavionkotzeeventscompany
Venue: Inimitable Wedding Venue @inimitable_wv
Videographer: https://www.facebook.com/firstkissweddingfilms @firstkissfilm http://www.firstkiss.co.za
DJ: https://www.facebook.com/eventsengine @eventsengine, https://www.eventsengine.co.za
Wedding dress: @olivelliwedding, https://www.facebook.com/OlivelliBridal
Makeup: https://www.facebook.com/FaceBlushByClaudia @face_blush_by_claudia
Hair: https://www.facebook.com/Beautylish-Hair-Studio @beautylish_hairstudio
Minister: Kompas Gemeente, Marius Malan
Entertainment: www.akoestiek.co.za @akoestiek.musiek
Stationery: https://www.facebook.com/LuaNovaStudioSA @lua_nova_studio
Ryan and Natalia | Wedding | Cradle Valley Guesthouse
Wow, Ryan and Natalia had a super blesses wedding with a double rainbow at the incredible Cradle Valley Guesthouse! #Gautengwedding
Ryan and Natalia | Wedding | Cradle Valley Guesthouse
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. Dolly Parton
I have been wishing and wishing for rain at a wedding, and it finally happened! I know it’s a strange thing to wish and pray for rain at a wedding, because it complicates matters, but I know the photos are typically next level during and after rain. The air is cleaner, and the light is more dramatic, and it surely didn’t disappoint during Ryan and Natalia’s wedding at the impressive Cradle Valley Guesthouse.
The rain was quite a challenge at a point. We had umbrellas but Natalia wasn’t keen on doing photos in the rain, so we waited a bit and the wait was so worth it. That was when the rainbow made its appearance, in fact a double rainbow…how blessed can one get at a wedding!?
I love capturing real unscripted moments, and their wedding had loads going on…but there were a few times I created the scene and it paid off so nicely…like the champagne popping with the girls. I told them that they get extra points if they can get me wet…and Natalia surely tried getting me wet…which made such cool photos!
Wow, Natalia looked absolutely stunning! And the love evident at their wedding was so tangible, and everybody had such a great time! It was the longest I have been at a wedding and I enjoyed every second capturing their true love story!
I also want to give a shout out to Sam from the venue. If it was up to me, then I would have given him a raise. He was such a great host and he looked after us so well, and he was always one step ahead with photo locations, bringing umbrellas etc…especially when it started raining! Well done!
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Makeup: Candi Makeup | Hair: Carlton Hair | Shoes: Steve Madden | Wedding dress: Bridal & Tuxedo | Ryan’s suit: Eurosuit | Food, Venue, Gin Bar and Flowers: Cradle Valley Guesthouse (Flowers was done by Suikerbekkie Floral Design which operates from the venue) | Garter: Bras n things | Flower girls’ dresses: JJ House | Photobooth: Photobooth Guys | Second Shooter: Keshia van der Merwe (you really impressed me, thank you for your help and effort!)
