My dream was a city themed fairy tale wedding. Ruald (my Husband) and I went for a visit to Turbine Hall, in the heart of Johannesburg with rich culture, history and the most beautiful architecture and high buildings. Our first visit to Turbine Hall was more than we ever expected.
The guests had a truly unforgettable city experience. Our romantic meeting was before the ceremony, which gave us special time together before the busy day started.
In the ceremony, guests was seated in the boiler house foyer and could look through the big windows into the city streets. With the traditional wedding march song playing I came down the glass elevator, walking the aisle was butterflies all the way and the most incredible moment of my life. Exchanging our vows and first kiss as Mr and Mrs Strydom was warm smiles.
We danced down the aisle together to the back as guest threw the handmade butterfly confetti on us. Cutting our wedding cake was laughter and a taste to remember.
We went to take photos on the Nelson Mandela Bridge, my husband arranged with the local city metro police to close it for one hour. It was breathtaking moments captured on the cable-stayed bridge and seeing the beautiful sunset in the heart of Johannesburg.
The reception took place two floors down at Turbine Hall Basement. With a room full of candles, we entered the ceremony with our first dance, our band played “gone gone gone” by Phillip Phillips. My Cinderella dress captured the wind and I floated on my husband’s arms with family and friends cheering.
It was truly a fairy tale in the city!
We flew down to Cape Town, got a rental car and travelled the Western Cape. We enjoyed amazing food, winelands and small towns. It was romantic, stylish and beautiful.
My wedding look was inspired by my favourite fairy tale stories.
I wanted a ball gown princess dress, timeless and classic, cinderella shoes and tiara.
I wanted long waves to go with my dress.
Being a make-up artist myself and working in the Industry for over 12 Years. I wanted to do my own wedding make-up for the day.
Wedding dress designed and made by: Ms Jackson's (Christi Jackson)
My hair was done by: Izelle Stander
My bridesmaids make-up was done by: Charlene Blackhall
Our rings and jewellery was designed and done by: JENNA CLIFFORD
We got married at Turbine Hall, the historic venue that once operated as a power station back in the 1920’s. Our guests had the option to stay at the Maslow Hotel, Time Square.
The historic Turbine Hall, a refurbished 1920’s powerstation in the heart of Jozi’s trendy arts and culture precinct offers warm industrial spaces with an urban edge and ac...
My bridesmaids made sure I'm going stressless though the wedding planning and booked me into spa days at Kievits Kroon Country Estate and Spa. I followed my normal skin care routine. Lots of water and sunscreen.
All my flowers was done by Juanita - Flower Dreams and Designs.
We had two long tables for our guests with tall and short candles on mirrors to reflect the candle light.
It was a black and white affair. The groom wore a tux and groomsmen ties.
Accessories from Rolex and Fabiani.
We chose a City Theme and had no colours to the wedding. Everything was Johannesburg's Silhouette.
My bridesmaids wore black dresses, nude shoes and with a diamond waste belt. It made them look tall and classy.
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Celeste Cilliers Photography captured our moments and made the day feel relaxed and helped with every photo and ideas.
Salt 'n Pepper Photography made the most beautiful video for us.
The best part of getting married at Turbine Hall is the way that they organised everything for us. Liezl Maynier was the coordinator from The Forum | Turbine Hall and assisted us with every request that we had. She made our day beyond special!
The historic Turbine Hall, a refurbished 1920’s powerstation in the heart of Jozi’s trendy arts and culture precinct offers warm industrial spaces with an urban edge and ac...
We had a shuttle service from City Lodge Newtown to and from Nelson Mandela Bridge.
Jaguar Land Rover Menlyn drove us to the venue the morning of our wedding.
Arno Boshoff, Executive Chef at Turbine Hall was responsible for all the food at our wedding. We receive compliments to this day on how great the food was on our big day!
City theme cake was made by: Veronica van der Merwe
The historic Turbine Hall, a refurbished 1920’s powerstation in the heart of Jozi’s trendy arts and culture precinct offers warm industrial spaces with an urban edge and ac...
Theresa van Niekerk made all our designs and printing for the wedding.
We hired a band called "Bad Wolf" who were absolutely world-class. They took care of all the technical aspects at the reception without a problem. Thank you to Cameron, Hannah and the band, you made our wedding great and we'll be forever grateful. Nothing like a jazzy feel on your wedding!
The historic Turbine Hall, a refurbished 1920’s powerstation in the heart of Jozi’s trendy arts and culture precinct offers warm industrial spaces with an urban edge and ac...
