How does one choose which are you most memorable & most highlighted moments of the biggest day of your life - well, to start off with i would say a few moments before walking down the isle. Standing there all dressed like a Queen and ready to go meet my Husband and promise my unconditional love to him. Hearing the song "You are the Reason - Calum Scott" starting to play it felt like my heart was about to spontaneously com-bust out of my chest, i looked at my dad's face and seeing the emotion in his eyes immediately made me realize that the time has come for us to start walking towards the beginning of the rest of my life. Whilst taking a slow stroll towards the Hunk in front i took a moment to just look at the guests faces, take that all in, seeing their own tears and feeling mine slowly about to run down my cheeks. Then looking at hubby and seeing his face, him being in absolute awe of his wife walking towards him, that made my day. How we connected by just looking at each other. The complete content feeling of "I will love you till death do us part & beyond that". Even Superwoman sometimes needed Superman's soul - oh and did i marry him! A highlight - well, again there are so many, i have highlights, guests dancing with smiles and cheers, family hugging with love and joy, the married couple takes slow dances and walks with joy bursting from our hearts. It all seems and feels like a dream still, like watching a movie on replay inside your mind and catching yourself smiling whilst reminiscing about it all.
We have not gone on Honeymoon yet - that little piggy bank needs to fill up again, however we are planning to go to Thailand in May 2018 for a little getaway to celebrate our Marriage and take time again to reflect on our AMAZING day.
If i have to say so myself - Grace Kelly with dark hair, green eyes and the glam one man band squad working her magic. All of this could not have been possible without Efraine van Heerden @ Evelyn Francis. Not only is she probably one of the most amazing human beings i know, she has so much passion for what she does and that completely comes through on her bride. Efraine executed the look 100%, the hair, the make-up and of course being the person she is helps to keep that beating heart quiet. Be still my beating heart, she's got this under control...
My wedding dress was made by the one and only Auntie J - Jackie Coutts. I had my dress made by one very special woman who shares the joy and literally oozes love. From one picture to the next she executed my dress to the T. And i felt so comfortable in my dress that parting with it was not an option.
Shoes were from Charles & Kieth. Jewelry - hubby surprised me with the most beautiful set of earrings the morning of our wedding. My bracelet came from Corsica - Bonifacio i bought a few years back.
Nothing gives me more satisfaction then making a bride or girl more beautiful then she already is.
We had our Wedding at a stunning venue called Pecan Manor in Hartebeespoort Dam. A little hidden gem - with a Cape feel, beautiful scenery, amazing staff and service, then not even to mention the food - it was divine. Louise & Nelis Venter hosted our wedding for us at their Wedding/Conference venue and did such a great job. Thank you Pecan Manor. :)
Listen - there is no better Motivation to get things done than to get married. Health wise i was very particular on cooking my way into that dress and definitely hitting the gym. Thanks to my hubby's motivation & sister in law's Husband who is a personal trainer that i managed to reach my weight goal. The training program i tried to stick to and do as much of it as i possibly could in between life. The important thing to not get yourself worked up and to stay realistic about your goals.
Skin GLOW all goes to the KING of skin - Gunther Dippenaar, The Skin Medic, he is the reason for everything about my skin - all the good - i wanted to see him more often than i did before the time however one needs to keep it realistic but all the credit does go to the Skin Guru.
Teeth Whitening i did with Renzia Otto owner of Dermintique - stunning person with so much patience and very affordable too.
In short - all the above mentioned including helped me feel like a QUEEN.
Decor, flowers, furniture - this all came from one very special lady: Annette Swart @ Be Exquisite Events in Hartebeespoort. The Lighting was part of our package from our DJ's Martin & Neriske Prinsloo @ DJ Spice.
My Groom was dressed by Euro Suit - we bought his suit attire from them along with all the bells and whistles that goes along with it. Wonderful service received from them. The groomsman attire came from Edgars - they had the best suited color for what we wanted.
The girls dressed we bought from Dashing Fashion - stunning dresses that were both comfortable and affordable. Make-up done by the amazing Evelyn Francis.
Our local pastor at the Skeerpoort NG church - Pastor Rudolp Momberg.
To say that we were BLESSED by the BEST is not an understatement - Inecke de Kock from Inecke Photography was our photographer and capturing little windows of our Wedding. She is phenomenal, her work is impeccable & professional. And she is a dear friend that we've known from school - extremely special to have her take our pictures.
To say that we were BLESSED by the BEST is not an understatement - Inecke de Kock from Inecke Photography was our photographer and capturing little windows of our Wedding. She is phenomenal, her work is impeccable & professional. And she is a dear friend that we've known from school - extremely special to have her take our pictures.
The food - oh the food... Pecan Manor is known for the quality of food they serve. Joyce is a gem in that kitchen.
Our wedding cake was a Carrot Cake made by a local lady - extremely special and very tasty, it did leave everyone wanting more.
The food - oh the food... Pecan Manor is known for the quality of food they serve. Joyce is a gem in that kitchen.
Our wedding cake was a Carrot Cake made by a local lady - extremely special and very tasty, it did leave everyone wanting more.
Hello Bokkie - a dear friend, an amazing illustrative designer & creative expert. Andrea Maree from Hello Bokkie designed our Wedding stationary & invitations.
Nothing gives me more satisfaction then making a bride or girl more beautiful then she already is.
