Tessa & Rohann | Groenrivier Wedding

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.

Kathleen & Brandon | Dairy Shed Wedding Durbanville

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

Tharina & Dirk

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 | Morgansvlei Country Estate Wedding

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 & Jurgen | Zonnevanger Wedding

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

 

Mishka & Karel | Modern Heirloom Wedding

"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

Landi & Willem | Leipzig Country House

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 & Maro | Hudsons Wedding Stellenbosch

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.

Teryl & Blamo | Nelson's Creek Wedding | Paarl

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 […]”
 
  • Coordinator: Erina Wagenaar - Nelson Wine Estate
  • Venue: Nelson Wine Estate in Paarl
  • Make up & Hair: Santeo – Scarlett O’Hair
  • Flowers & Décor:  Mint and Magnolia, Grandeur Hire & Quirky Parties
  • Cake: Emma’s Cakes
  • Gown:  Maggie Sottero -  Olivelli CPT
  • Lighting: EC Lightings
  • Tent: MRS Corporation

 

Nicoline & David's Rainbow Celebration | Boplaas Wedding

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 | Hudsons Stellenbosch | Wedding

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.

Ashleigh & Jason | Mosaic Nature Sanctuary

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

 

Sulette & Jaco | Two Birds at the Dairy Shed

"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


Ash & Bone | Styled Wedding Inspiration

Love. Lightning. Burn. Ash. Bone. Soft. Free.

Styled shoots abound, I am hesitant to do many of these, as I sometimes feel that they can be unrealistic and void of real meaning...I prefer to capture real emotion and moments. That said, I appreciate the creative side and being able to create something beautiful. I knew, that if I did one again, I wanted it to be something unique and authentic, and I wanted to work with creative, original artists.

The inspiration was simple. That a wedding does not need to be mainstream, in fashion or trendy. It does not need a color scheme or a theme, and you don't need to spend a fortune or invite a thousand guests, to make your wedding day meaningful. It can be a contrast and a compromise. Elements can be contradictory and fuse perfectly. Soft and hard, old and new, modern and classic. We even shot in a burned field where lighting had struck and created a massive fire a few days prior. The wind blew half of our decor to shreds, but in the end, we created something magical.

Desert landscape has always inspired me and I really wanted to do this in a desert, but, living in the Western Cape, such dry open spaces are not all that close by. I loved the look and feel of the Kouebokkeveld, close to Ceres in the Western Cape, and ultimately I chose Kaleo Farm, a stunning wedding venue in the area. 

I asked some of the most talented and creative service providers to collaborate with me on this one, and I was blown away by what they came up with. Liezl of Liezl Kotze Floral Art was a gem to work with. I just love her vision and creativity. Marnel Toerien painted Tehillah's gorgeous face to perfection, and her sister, Janita Toerien, created the most stunning, flowy, edgy wedding gown I have ever seen. I asked Tehillah & Skillie of Kikitography to model for me, as I love their style & vibe. 

Thank you so much to everyone who gave so much for this amazing shoot. Enjoy...

Heidi & Marius | La Mont Wedding | Ashton

Heidi & Marius's wedding was one I wont forget, and is to date, the wedding with the most amazing light I have ever worked with. The wedding was held on the family farm in Ashton, where they tied the knot in front of close friends and family. 

"Ons het in potch as studente ontmoet en van dag een af geweet dis n virewig en altyd storie wat ons besig is om te skryf"

- Venue: Montagne deli
- Make-up & hair: Marzaan Lotz
- Decor hiring: Flamboijant - decor, wedding and events
- Florist: Blommeprag(annemarie le roux)
- Dress designer: Olivelli stella york

Miguel & Nara | Pululukwa Wedding | Angola

Miguel & Nara's wedding was one I will never forget. It was the most challenging shoot I have done thus far, and such an adventure. Nothing was as I have become accustomed to, shooting weddings in South Africa...there is no real couples shoot, or family photographs...the day just sort of floated, and no-one was to phased about the rain or the timeline, and alas, the ceremony actually happened in the dark. But none of this mattered, because for Miguel & Nara, time had stopped, and they were happy, and this was their most beautiful day. 

I am deeply thankful to my amazing husband and Nadine Aucamp, for second shooting and assisting me with this wedding. 

Celeste & Rian | Kliplapa Nuy Valley Wedding

Celeste & Rian's love is the kind that really pulls at my heartstrings. An equal, heartfelt, deep kind of bond that is obvious in the way they look and talk to oneanother. The wedding was a pretty affair at the homey and hearty Kliplapa venue in the Nuy Valley countryside.

Venue: Kliplapa – Nuy Valley

Wedding Cake: Cezanne Wedding cakes

Make-up artist: Shugaworx Beauty  

Hair Stylist: Joleta Keane

Decor: Wood elements – Happy tree designs

Glass jars – Consol Stellenbosch

Florist: Kliplapa

Hiring: To Netts and Hire 4U

Dress designer: Mother of the Bride

Suite: Mr Suit hire