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Venue: Beloftebos
Make-up artist: Vanessa Kroeger
Hair Stylist: Hair by Louis
Florist: Flowerscene
Dress designer: Sofia Toli
Suite: Countryroad
When I encounter true chemistry in a couple, especially if I know it has stood the test of time, it truly inspires me. Tessa & Rohann are one such couple, and their wedding celebration was as special and heartfelt as the love between them. A riot of close and family and friends joined the pair to celebrate their big day at the beautiful Groenrivier Function Centre.
Seeing his bride-to-be walk down the aisle, Rohann worked hard to hold back the tears, and as Tessa was walking, reluctantly taking her eyes off him for a second or two to greet friends and family along the way, their eagerness to finally connect and be together was tangible. Goosebumps!
Venue: Groenrivier Function Centre
Make-up & hair: Candice Harker
Florist: Martel Bacchus
Dress designer: Elbeth Gillis
Special thanks to Lauren for assisting and second shooting with me. As always, you're a star.
High school sweethearts Kathleen & Brandon are the quintessential 'love at first sight' couple who stayed together and are still so enraptured in their love. This is more than just a fairy tale. It is their spectacular reality. Their only reality for which they will forever embrace and protect.
- Make-up artist: Algria Ferreira
- Hair Stylist: Jeanette Genis
- Florist: Liezl Kotze
- Dress designer: Maggie Sottero
- Venue: Two Birds at the Dairy Shed
When I met Tharina & Dirk on the day of their engagement shoot, I knew the wedding was bound to be special. They were all loved-up, just as it should be, and their gorgeous wedding day at DuVon Wines in Robertson was no different.
I loved Tharina's gorgeous tulip-inspired ring, which Dirk presented to her, after making a long trip to actually find a real tulip to go with it. He drove all the way to Rawsonville to get the Tulip and kept in cool and beautiful for a day while he orchestrated a beautiful surprise proposal for Tharina on the beach. "Altyd het ek gewonder hoe ek sal reageer en die trane het gevloei van blydskap."
"My hart klop sommer vinniger as ek dink aan die dag wat ek vir Dirk op die lughawe gaan haal het na hy teruggekom het van 8 maande se werk in Amerika, dit was baie oorweldigend. Ek dink nie my hart was al ooit so bly om iemand weer te sien nie. Ek dink steeds ons verlowing wen hierdie een."
Venue: DuVon Wines
Make-up & Hair: Adri Hugo
Decor: Flamboijant
Florist: Blommeprag
Gown: Elizabeth Stockenstrom
Special thanks to Lauren Pretorius for assisting and second shooting.
Ané & Philippus tied the knot at Morgansvlei wedding venue; the culminating event of their beautiful love story. A story of love at first sight, silent wishes and happy accidents. I was truly honoured to capture this gorgeous couple's wedding day.
Venue: Morgansvlei Country Estate
Make-up & Hair: Natalie Hill
Decor: My Pretty Vintage
Florist: Liezl Kotze Floral Art
Dress designer: Cindy Bam
Special thanks to Lauren for assisting & second shooting.
Tanya & Jurgens wedding was such a blast, and these two really do now how to make every second count. Their love-story is a mix of whirlwind romance and long times spent apart, yet they make every second count and it's beautiful to see them together, as every moment is precious. I loved photographing this beautiful wedding at Zonnevanger wedding venue. Special thank you to Elri photography for assisting & second shooting.
Make-up & Hair: Marnel Toerien
Decor: Beanstalk
Gown: Lana Cilliers
Venue: Zonnevanger
"And darling, when your feet are cold
Wait up, I'm coming home
And all of you, I will hold
My love will clothe your bones"
Had I stumbled into a real-life fairytale? The story unfolding in front of my very eyes...young love, true love, love at first sight, everything all in one perfect story? Mishka, a real-life Snow white, literally, birds flying around her and cats following her everywhere. This wedding was the most moving day I have had the privilege to cover. Highschool sweethearts, they had waited a long time for this day. It was incredibly beautiful. Lauren and I were laughing at each other for crying so hard during the speeches. Thank you Mishka and Karel for giving me a glipse into your story. It will stay with me forever.
"I was 14 at that time and he 17. We became very good friends and remained that way for about 3 years, he knew that I loved him and I knew that he secretly loved me too. We (finally!) became a couple towards the beginning of my matric year. Over the next few year's life kept pushing and pulling us apart, but we knew that we would find our way to "I do". "
Venue: The Modern Heirloom, Overgaauw Wine Estate
Make-up & Hair:: Leoume Vos Bridal Make-up Artist
Cake : Lizelle Geeringh
Dress designer: Robyn Roberts
Suite: David Jones & Adidas Original
Assistant & Second Shooter: Lauren Pretorius
You know when you just click with people? Landi & Willem's wedding at Leipzig Country House in the Nuy Valley was a feast to shoot and attend. These two are all about family and friends, and the wedding was planned as a celebration of just that. Nothing stuffy or to formal, just real people, real love and one hell of a party.
Venue: Leipzig Country House
Make-up artist: Mariette Bruwer Blusch Nails and Make-Up
Hair Stylist: Inge Bauermeister at Istyle
Decor & Flowers: Flamboijant decor wedding and events
Dress: Robyn Roberts Bridal
Craft Beer Hiring: Saggy Stone Brewery
Amber and Maro are arguably the kindest people I have ever met. The love between them is obvious and tangible. It was a privilege to witness their wedding, a proper catholic ceremony, which I have never experienced. I was moved once again by beautiful speeches, especially Maro's, which brought just about everyone to tears, including myself and my assistant, and Amber's father's speech, where he spoke of his love for his daughters and Amber's musical creativity and passion for teaching.
" [....] Maro asked me to take a walk to the cliff that overlooks Arniston bay. Along the path leading to the rocky outcrop he had planted 4 bottles in the sand, all with messages inside them, each message expressing why that specific year was so special for our relationship. [...] And that was when he got on one knee and proposed! [...] "
" [...] The entire evening was so memorable and we didn't feel that the evening was over in a flash. Each moment was savored and felt which was wonderful. My most memorable moment was Maro's speech. He spoke from the heart and had my entire family in tears! His speech was just a reminder to me of his gentle heart and how much he loves me. Another moment we both absolutely loved was our opening dance together! It was something we both were SO nervous about but ended up being the highlight of the evening! Lastly, being able to get away together with you Ronél and take some romantic photos was also such a lovely time because we were comfortable and relaxed and were able to focus on each other and what we had just done! Thank you for making us feel so at ease in all the photos "
Amber and her family did just about everything for this wedding themselves. From make-up & hair to decor & flowers, it was all lovingly gifted by family.
Venue: Hudsons | Dress: Robyn Roberts | Assistant & Second Shooter Lauren Pretorius.
Serendipity brought Teryl & Blamo into each other’s lives. Time after time, chance brought them together, and two years later, Blamo proposed with a song, aptly named, “Tell Me Our Story”.
They tied the knot at Nelsonscreek, one of Paarl many gorgeous wedding venues.
“[…] when I walked down the aisle and was handed over from my dad to my soon to be husband, my joy, my love and my home[…]My heart still skips a beat […]”
Nicoline & David's wedding day was one that will stand out for me as one of the most joyous weddings I have photographed. Their love story is something from a story book. Six months after they started dating, knowing Nicoline's case of serious wanderlust, David surprised her with plain tickets for Christmas...trip to Italy & France. While in Florence, just after putting a lock on the Ponte Vecchio "Love Lock' bridge, on Nicoline's birthday, David proposed, and the rest, is history.
Nicoline's vibrant and bubbly personality is infectious and I can honestly say I had such fun photographing their wedding. David is so obviously crazy, madly, deeply in love...it is such privilege for me to be able to photograph such joy.
Thank you to Nicoline & David and their families for making me a part of your special day. I will always remember this colourful occasion, so full of love and happiness.
Special thanks to Lauren Pretorius for assisting & second shooting, you are always a lifesaver<3
Venue: Boplaas, Koue Bokkeveld
Make-up artist: Yolandi Malherbe @ Hairport Beauty, Ceres
Hair Stylist: Stephanie Fouche @ Hairport Beauty, Ceres
Florist: Lizelle Vermeulen
Hiring: @Function, Ceres
Dress designer: CJA Haute Couture (Braam)
Candice & Luke tied the knot at the lovely Hudsons, in Stellenbosch, where the Western Cape delivered, once more, a picture perfect day. My stomach hurt from laughing and my eyes filled with tears during the speeches at this wedding. Luke's scene of humor and Candice's compassion is something I will always remember and be inspired by. I also fell in love with these little flower girls, who where just the cutest little things I have ever seen.
Make-up by Ida Webster & Dress by Victor Kok. Special thanks to Lauren for assisting me, it's always such a pleasure to have you with me during a wedding.
Thank you Candice & Luke for allowing me to capture your special day. I wish you a lifetime of love and laughter together, and that you will always bring each other such joy as you did on your wedding day. Enjoy.
Most memorable moment? "The end of the rain just before the ceremony – created perfect weather! A gush of wind blew my veil and dad then stepped on it as we walked down the hill to the ceremony – resulted in serious giggles and a delay in walking down the aisle.
The nerves, the giggles, the sheer happiness of the ceremony and the “you may kiss the bride” – “I now prounouce you husband and wife”
Having family and friends from far and wide celebrating with us – a feeling of true love and happiness and never wanting the moments to end!"
I've known the Read family for a while. Ashleigh's siter Kim & brother in law Ernst are close friends of ours, and I have come to know Ashleigh a little over the years, and after the wedding, I have a special place in my heart for her and Jason. They are the warmest most giving couple and the wedding really reflected the love and appreciation they have for their family and friends. Ashleigh is a real trail blazer, running a business with Jason and studying on the side, and planning her gorgeous wedding to perfection.
Stanford is such a beautiful, peaceful town, and the perfect setting for Ash & Jason's wedding. Mosaic is the perfect wedding venue, with gorgeous sunsets, mountains, a lovely jetty on the water, and a beautiful tree canopy area for guests to dance under.
I am so thrilled to have photographed their wedding. Thank you Ash & Jase for making me part of your most beautiful day. Enjoy!
Venue: Mosaic Private Sanctuary, Stanford
Make-up artist: Megon Burden of Megz Hair & Beauty, Yzerfontein & Candice Harker of Mobile Makeup Artist
Hair Stylist: Candice Harker of Mobile Makeup Artist
Decor, Hiring & Flowers: 4 Every Event
Dress designer: Maggie Sottero purchased from Ever After Bridal
Bridesmaids dresses: Gelique designed and purchased by Avril of Somerset Bride
DJ & Photobooth: Just-for-you and Happy Snap Photo Booth
Videograper: Moments on Film
"One evening, while visiting my friend, she showed me a photo of Jaco. I went home that night and told my mom: " I saw the man I'm going to marry, tonight." "
Sulette and I where at school together, and remember standing in art class, mesmerized by her paintings. When she asked me to photograph her wedding, I was beyond excited. When I finally met Jaco, and spent some time with them together, I was even more moved by her request. She understood that photography was an art form, and that is exactly what she wanted.
The Western Cape delivered one of it's most beautiful days, all be it one of the hottest, hovering at around 40 degrees most of the day. They chose the perfect wedding venue, artsy, quirky and laydback, The Dairy Shed suited them both perfectly.
Make-up & Hair by Hairport Beauty
Flowers by Elle le Fleur
Dress by Alana van Heerden
Cake by Bake Me Happy
