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Retseh Hall

Married on Sep 14, 2019 in Western Cape

 

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Magical Moments

 

The weather turned out to be amazing. The ocean on top of dune was stunning. The light sea breeze was absolutely perfect, and the tears that rolled down my Sheldons face was incredibly beautiful. Was magical walking Barefeet down the isle to be next to him.

The Honeymoon

 

We are only going in December. We decided to make a tick on our bucket list together. We are going to Finland, to go and see the Aurora lights is a glass igloo, while sitting by the fireplace drinking red wine.

Wedding Gallery

 

My Special Day

My hair and make up was done by Marnel Toerien. I’ve never looked so beautiful, when I saw myself in the mirror for the first time, I started crying. She was so much fun.
My dress was handmade by Estelle Dunhauser, my lace came from Spain. She actually made my matrix farewell dress for myself and my sisters. She’s been a family friend for years, when she gave me my dress she said “ it’s like a made a dress for my own daughter “.
My Jewelery was crystals and pearls. The lace in my dress was also crystals and pearls. My wedding was on the beach, so I rocked it Barefeet the hole night. My feet was sooo dirty the next morning. My nails was done by Tammy Taylor, with stunning art work. Ring fingers said I Do, Mrs and our initials on my other fingers. It looked stunning.

Marnel Toerien

Marnel Toerien

Being a part of your celebration in some small way makes my work so much more rewarding.

The Venue

My venue was in Yzerfontein, venue called Strandkombuis. It’s was a beach wedding. My guests stayed at the venue, the rooms was not the best, and the venue didn’t provide a cleaning service or daily clean towels which was very upsetting. But the food was absolutely delicious. We both always said we wanted a beach outdoor wedding. And it turned out to be the best.

My Bridal Beauty Regime

I went for a wash and blow at Megs Hairsalon in Yzerfontein, and they were so great. Got a hair treatment for some extra softness. Hairsalon was breathtaking, and the head massage was just why I needed. I got a facial and a pedicure tan Tammy Taylor in JHB, before we flew to Cape Town for the wedding.

Wedding Elements

All my flowers was all white orchids from Holland, and white roses and white lilies from Cape Town. I also added some ivy leaves for a touch of green. The hole white outside tent was lit up with fairy lights and purple park van lights, it looked like scene from a fairy tale. I also had a cartoonist to draw cartoon pictures of my guest and fire dancers for entertainment. My flowers was done by Karen from Flowers on the Stoep. All my furniture was hired from Baie Goeters and Makiti. We didn’t use any items from the venue as it all was a bit outdated and dirty. We hired everything in new. It all looked so beautiful. Breathtaking actually.

Baie Goeters

Baie Goeters

Goeters specialises in the utmost imaginative creations of beautiful décor and lights for weddings and events.

Makiti Hire

Makiti Hire

Makiti Hire offers a variety of top quality furniture and décor for all prestigious events. We continuously update our range of furniture to accommodate modern trends. Our se...

My Groom And His Groomsmen

The groom and grooms mens was dresses by Frank Bespoke, groom wore Louie Vuitton sneakers and a M.K bow tie. Grooms suite was a dark blue with a white shirt and a black and blue blazer jacket. Groomsmen wore white button sleeves, rolled up. And champagne color chinos. Our two year old wore a champagne color chinos and a white button shirt with a navy blue blazer and Barefeet. We had wooden frame sunglasses printed on, and they all wore that. They all looked very stylish.

Beautiful Bridesmaids

My bridesmaids wore champagne color long dresses with a low v cut, their hair was beachy waves. And they also wore no shoes, with some lint wrapped over their feet. They had long rose gold earrings in. They each had pure white orchids as bouquets.

Marriage Officer

Rev Yosef Brits from Bothasig.
He was so fun, and made the hole ceremony delightful. He really was the best ever.

Reverend Brits

Reverend Brits

Rev Brits has a unique approach to Marriage Ceremonies as a Non-Denominational Minister.

My Captured Moments

We had the best.
We used Barefeet.
They did the photos and the videography. They made all the photos natural and fun. They made us feel so comfortable. They made our guest feel comfortable and relaxed.
They were really the best ever.
We had a photo booth as well, our intact cameras and film was provided by Fuji film.
Our guest book was take a snap, paste in the book and write a message. It came out so beautiful.

Barefeet

Barefeet

Barefeet loves nothing more than the opportunity to capture these once-in-a-lifetime memories in the most natural, authentic and captivating way.

The Wedding Planner

No me and Sheldon did everything our selfs. We phoned for the best prices, spoke and met with all our suppliers.
My husband Sheldon did so much, he organised our hole wedding. He oversaw all the suppliers, with the help of his own company staff. He build our tables build most of the decor, arranged everything. I’m so blessed to have a man like him in my life. He was very hand on. The hole day was a such a surprise for me. He added so many small elements that just made the day amazing.

Wedding Transport

We hire a Vito bus for all our guests. Everyone came from JHB.

Our wedding car was a blue and white Cape Cobra, and wow was that a treat. That car has so much power. And the blue looked stunning in all our photos.

Cobra Experience

Cobra Experience

Cobra Experience is an owner run vintage car rental and experience provider.

Food & Cake

The venue, Strandkombuis made all the sea food on open fire. The food was sooo good.
My 4 layer wedding cake was half a meter tall, each layer a different flavor, white frosting with fresh white orchids on the side. Put cake was baked and delivered by Barbara’s Cake from Darling. We also had a huge donut wall,
Sheldon also build the donut wall.

Wedding Stationery

Sheldon designed and printed everything. His company is called Writing on the wall.
His staff was amazing on the day for set up and break down.

The Reception and Entertainment

We had our first dance on Snow Patrol, Set down your glass. We took some dance lessons, as I can’t dance hehe. Our lighting was done by MCC lighting and our DJ was Riaan Groenewald. We also had a acoustic singer with the Canapés area, Glen Lewis. It was all so amazing. Really came together perfect.

Wedding Services Used

 
Marnel Toerien

Marnel Toerien

Being a part of your celebration in some small way makes my work so much more rewarding.

Baie Goeters

Baie Goeters

Goeters specialises in the utmost imaginative creations of beautiful décor and lights for weddings and events.

Cobra Experience

Cobra Experience

Cobra Experience is an owner run vintage car rental and experience provider.

Reverend Brits

Reverend Brits

Rev Brits has a unique approach to Marriage Ceremonies as a Non-Denominational Minister.

Makiti Hire

Makiti Hire

Makiti Hire offers a variety of top quality furniture and décor for all prestigious events. We continuously update our range of furniture to accommodate modern trends. Our se...

Barefeet

Barefeet

Barefeet loves nothing more than the opportunity to capture these once-in-a-lifetime memories in the most natural, authentic and captivating way.