Christo & Laraine's Wedding Celebration {Foxwood House}

“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” When Harry Met Sally

It has been a while since I have seen two people so much in love with each other! While editing I got emotional every time I saw how Christo looked at Laraine, and I couldn't help but think...that is how Christ looks at us! Amazing. 

Christo & Laraine wanted a small and intimate wedding, and that is exactly what they had. The decor was out of this world, and so was the venue...just stunning. I am truly privileged to have captured this special day for them, and I their love story inspired and still inspires me, and I believe that it flows over into their family!  

This wedding was also different than what I am used to. For instance they did their couple shoot before the ceremony, but this allowed me to capture the moment when Christo saw Laraine for the first time. What a privilege!

Thank you for being who you are Christo & Laraine, and may your love stay strong and rooted in our Lord Jesus Christ! 

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Venue: Foxwood House, Houghton

Make-up and hair: ComposureSA

Decor & Wedding Planning: Sonja Ward from Hot Chili Designs

Kenton & Natalie's Wedding Celebration {Oakfield Farm}

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!  

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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!

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Wedding Planning Workshop {Bryanston Country Club}

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

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Andre & Marlene becomes one {Wedding}

“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

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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

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Charlotte & Darren's love story!

"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting" Ralph Waldo Emerson

Charlotte and Darren's small but very intimate wedding was held at Shelanti Tea Garden in Centurion! I just love this venue and the Chapel is just amazing. Charlotte's make-up was done by the Glam Squad, and they did such an amazing job! Her dress was from Vanilla in Centurion Mall.

The day was full of special moments, and it was a privilege to be a part of this wedding!

One special moment was Darren's wedding gift to Charlotte. He gave her a Mercedes GLA, and he just melted her heart even more with this incredible gift!

Venue & Flowers: Shelanti Tea Garden

Make-up: The Glam Squad

Wedding dress: Vanilla, Centurion Mall