This coronavirus free wedding happened just before the whole world went crazy.  When guests were still travelling from all over the globe to watch their special friends tie the knot on their home soil!

How things have changed in just under a month.  All my weddings have been postponed until later in the year.  All gatherings over 100 people were banned and then further stringent rules were put in place.  Venues had to close at 18hoo and no alcohol was allowed to be sold.

Consequently many weddings were postponed and  I totally understand the reason for postponing.  Weddings are definitely meant to be a celebration surrounded by all your loved ones far and near.

Carl and Kelly

Carl and Kelly are both South African and both left our shores to work on the Super Yachts .  Both jokingly said that they were keen to meet someone with a great passport but they met and fell hook, line and sinker for each other and decided that both were worth sticking to the “Green Mamba” (South African) passport for!

All their “yachtie” friends  and Durbanite family flocked to Cape Town to watch these two lovebirds tie the knot in front of friends and family at the picturesque Suikerbossie in Hout Bay.  Carl is originally from Cape Town hence the reason that they chose to get married in the Mother City!

The Wedding Day

They had thought of everything for their wedding.  Kelly and her aunt baked the wedding cake.  Kelly and her bridesmaids decorated the reception area.

Games were arranged on the Suikerbossie lawns to keep guests entertained during the bridal party photoshoot as well as a Photo Booth.

Suikerbossie laid out a delicious Harvest Table for all the guests to enjoy while they waited for the wedding party.  And if that wasn’t enough, the G&T’s were flowing all afternoon.

Carl and Kelly are super cute together and are totally comfortable with one another and were one of the fortunate couples to have had a Coronavirus free wedding!   Another couple of weeks and this wedding might not have happened.

To all my couples who have had to postpone because of the Coronavirus, your day will come.  It might have been delayed but when we do get to celebrate, we will celebrate in full force.  I am still excited to see all of you as beautiful brides just like Kelly!

Suppliers:

Venue:-  Suikerbossie Hout Bay

Dress:   Enzoani by The Wedding Boutique

Make-up artist:  Black Rabbit Make-up

Bridal lingerie:-  Free People

Photo Booth:  Bambooth

Videographer:  Gustav Films

See Kylie and Nick at Camps Bay

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After meeting Chris at the shoot I did for Christine, I discovered that he is a genius with computers and so he became my very own “go-to-computer-guy” so when he asked if he could come and see me one day, I assumed that it was going to be a technical meeting regarding my computer!  But you could have knocked me over with a feather when they told me they were getting married in six weeks time and they wanted me to be their wedding photographer!   Luckily they decdided to get married on a weekday so even though the season was very busy I was able to say a resounding “Yes” !  And it meant that I would be back at the beautiful, rustic Beloftebos within three days!

There were so many reasons to celebrate that beautiful day!  Firstly, it was beautiful to see two lovely families work together on making this a very special wedding!  Secondly, it was also Christine’s 23rd birthday!  And thirdly, her new Sister-in-law ..although I think I really  should say her new sister , Julia, the most amazing creative girl, turned 21 as well!  Julia, did the brides hair and make-up, plus all the bridesmaids too ….she made the crown of flowers   …she did the artwork for the menu’s and chocolates  …she worked tirelessly and considering it was her very special birthday, not once did it become about her ….in fact I think it was the best birthday present for Julia to put her considerable talents to use with this beautiful wedding!    Chris’s, mom, Louise made Christines’ beautiful dress which I think suited her to perfection …it was utterly gorgeous!  Christine’s mom, Esther organised the whole wedding and pulled it all together in the time frame of six weeks ….just goes to show, that it can be done and still be absolutely beautiful!  This was truly a family affair ….every family member had a job to do …and it was absolutely special!  But I think most importantly ….this was truly a romantic wedding ….you could feel the love ….anyone that was at this wedding, left believing in fairytales …it was purely magical  I truly felt that I had read a gorgeous romance novel!

I would like to say a big thank you to both the Brand & Fourie Family for making Stella and myself feel so welcome!  Thank you for your wonderful hospitality!  And finally a big thank you to Stella Sassen for being my second shooter!

Part 2 is here!

My lovely couple, Chris & Christine would love to thank the following people!

Suppliers:
Our wedding was very family orientated and everyone was part of the planning. This made our wedding even more enjoyable!
Dress – Louise Fourie (Chris’s mom)
Hair, make-up, flower crown, stationery and basically everything – Julia Foruie (Chris’s sister)
Flowers – Bunches4Africa, Hannetjie Lammers and our whole family!
MC – Christi Thirion
Pastors – Chris-Johan Fourie and Tinus van Zyl
The big day – special thanks to our Brand parents for their support and making sure we had an unforgettable wedding!

 

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