It all started back in 2009 when we were introduced through mutual friends. We became best friends although miles apart. I lived in Durban and Trevor lived in Johannesburg. In 2012 we decided to go on a holiday to explore Europe together where we had nothing but fun! We touched down in South Africa in 2013 still as friends but the feels started becoming greater. We saw each other a few times after that and finally after his cousins wedding he asked me out. We did long distance for 3 years before he asked me to relocate to Johannesburg. December 2015 I packed up and relocated. 2 years later we bought our first house together in 2017. We got engaged in 2018 and will be married in September this year 2019. Dating for 6 years and soon to be married, 10 years of friendship and a lifetime more ❤️
Oh boy! He definitely took me by surprise! I am an only child and very close to my parents. We live in Jhb and my parents live in Durban. Last year 2018 my parents had told me they would not be able to see me for my birthday as my dad was traveling overseas the Monday of my birthday and my mom was away on business. Being an only child and close to my parents I couldn’t help but feel heartsore that I wouldn’t be able to see my parents for my birthday. Never the less Trevor had arranged for us to go for dinner the Friday night with a few close friends. Although my birthday weekend was not the usual I couldnt help but feel grateful for being able to at least spend it with Trevor and a few close friends. Friday arrived and I was extremely nervous for work as I am an Educator and had to deal with a very difficult parent. Trevor has told me he was off to Vreheid for business and would be home late. Being as blonde as I am I didn’t realize how far that actually was. As the morning went on I had sent him messages explaining that my meeting had gone well and that I hope he was safe. I was then asked by my HOD for my report memory stick which on that specific day could not find it anywhere! In a flat panic I ran to my Principal and asked if I may quickly go home and double check that I haven’t left the memory stick in the counter. When I arrived home Trevor was waiting for me as I opened the door and the first thing I said was “love, have you seen my memory stick?” Trevor had a little giggle and calmed me down to then tell me I don’t need my memory stick and that we are going away for my birthday. I really did not believe him and asked him 500 questions. He then assured me that my memory stick was not needed and that in fact my principal and HOD were all in on the plan to get me home and they had purposely hidden my memory stick from me. Bags packed off we went with me having no idea where we were off to! Along the way he made me open presents which got me really excited for my birthday. A few hours later we arrived at the Cathedral Peak Hotel! My dream of seeing snow on my birthday was finally coming true but little did I know Trevor had something else up his sleeve. We checked in, dropped off our bags and I was then told to get into the car. We took a short drive and arrived at the helipad. With soooo much excitement of me being able to maybe see snow I didn’t think of anything else! We took a beautiful 15minute flight to a quiet spot on top of one of the mountains overlooking the dam. We spoke and had some lunch, popped some champagne and I still remember thanking him for making such an effort for my birthday even though I could see my parents. We got up, went exploring and the next thing I saw was Trevor on one knee with the most beautiful ring! He asked and of course I said yes! We were also blessed with a fly by from an endangered eagle which is a sign of a blessing. Back to the hotel we went and we were told they had put us in the wrong room but we need to just pop into the bar quickly and as I opened the door there they were...my parents and his parents with champagne and tears of joy! What a surprise it was! The morning Trevor left for “business” he was actually dropping his parents at the airport to catch a flight to Durban where they met my parents and drove to the Drakensburg. They arrived earlier than us and sat at the bar and watched us take off as boyfriend and girlfriend and land again as future Mr and Mrs Leader! All I can say is he definitely went out of his way to make me feel even more special than ever before! Let’s just say that my birthday weekend was one to NEVER forget! A huge thank you to Cathedral Peak Hotel for making it an incredibly special weekend! @cathedralpeakhotel
Having a surprise videographer
Walking down the aisle with my dad
Seeing the groom for the first time
Having a little girl I used to au pair for surprise us and read us a letter and poem.
We are off to do a Caribbean cruise on the 19th of September
I went for a vintage look.
Messy curls with a big braid and pulled up with a beautiful hair peace made from silver leaves and crystals. Hair done by Verusha from Hair on Armstrong - Umhlanga
Nails were nutty nude with cream and glitter. Done by Bianca at Bee beautiful - johannesburg
Make up was very natural with browns and bronzes to compliment my blue eyes. Done by Michelle from Brush Bridal - Ballito.
Dress was made by Viola Chan. Two piece wedding dress. Consisted of a tight dress with lace and beaded by hand. Ivory colour and a beautiful belt with skirt for the chapel.
Shoes were rose gold with diamante bought from Aldo.
Jewlery - wedding and engagement rings from Browns Jewelers.
Custom made Veil with beading in the ends.
The most magical wedding venue
Orchards Wedding venue , KZN Midlands
Body scrub and full body back massage from Simbiosis spa in Ballito Simbithi
Nails done at Bee Beautiful in Johannesburg.
Reflexology at Fordunes Hotel and Spa
Decor was very evening like with lots of candles. Geometric and feathers. Rose gold and navy blue and a touch of blue.
Tables - Naked raw wooden tables with navy blue sequined runners. Candles in all sizes white and rose gold with votives. Rose gold cutlery finished with a blue feather.
Flowers - greenery and all white. Orchids, tulips, peonies, ranunculus, chinks and bleached pompous grass. Blue dendrobiums.
Fairy lights and hanging geometric lights above each table. Main table had naked hanging bulbs with greenery following the main tables shape.
Monogram on the main table with the words Better together on the fireplace.
Navy blue suits, brown shoes and belts, white shirts and spotted blue socks.
White shirts from T.M . Lewin
Suits from Eurosuit - Not recommended at all.
brown belts - Woolworths.
socks - Woolworths
Body suits made from a sequined material. Long high waisted skirts.
Bridesmaid 1 - Navy blue
Bridesmaid 2 - Rose gold
Maid of Honour - Lace navy and rose gold.
Dresses made by - The material girl
block heels rose gold - YDE
Michael Bishop - Umhlali Methodist church
Photographer - Bronwyn Katzke
Videographer - Josh Reid Media
Photobooth Lab
The best ever!
Laura Stevens and Paul stevens, assisted by Valerie and Peter Warburton and Pauline - All in the detail.
Jen Prestorius from Orchards Wedding Venue
Chef 'n Thyme - Harvest table, burger bar and desert bar
Gin bar - Jen from Orchards Wedding venue/ The Farmers daughter
Wedding cake - Lauren Lee cake couture.
Indigo and Ivory - Wendy - Leigh Cousins
Sound and Lighting - The KZN Wedding DJ
Emily Penn - 14 year old bag piper and violinist
Took dance lessons from Sabrina Karbownik
