Alex and Maria are from Copenhagen and found me on an overseas website. They were already legally married but wanted to visit South Africa and at the end of their trip, have an elopement session in Cape Town.

Wow, how awesome did they look! Alex definitely gave Daniel Craig a run for his money in his very suave tuxedo! A man in a tuxedo has got to be the next level to sophistication!

How absolutely exquisite did Maria look? Her beautiful European wedding dress was simple yet sophisticated. Her short chic hairstyle suited the dress to perfection!

We did have to change our plans! Any local knows that we can have four seasons in one day in Cape Town. When I met them on the Foreshore, the wind was pumping and even though Table Mountain had been one of the destinations that we had discussed, we had to move to another spot to find shelter! Camps Bay was the final destination request. I knew that was not going to be pleasant with those winds. But I too have been a tourist, and I know that when you have your heart set on a certain destination, it can be heartbreaking if you don’t get the opportunity to go! So in for a penny and in for a pound ….lets go!!!

Needless to say, the wind was pretty hectic down in Camps Bay but we braved the elements for all of ten minutes until Maria called it! I can’t say I blamed her! But at the end of the day they were able to tick this stunning location off their bucket list!

I look forward to seeing this gorgeous couple back in Cape Town in the near future! Once Cape Town is in your blood, you keep on coming back!

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With the backdrop of Canal Walk behind us and waterways surrounding us, there were times when I could have believed that I was shooting a wedding in Italy or Venice!  Alas, I still have it on my bucket list …but it was close!

The groom and his groomsmen were slick and allowed me total freedom when it came to my creative juices!  And Zak and the girls were also an absolute pleasure to work with!

I seriously have to say that I dont think Zak & Mox could have chosen a better location for their wedding ….it suited them to perfection!

And then to make it even more mindblowing ….just add the genuine love and affection that these two have for each other …and what more could I possibly ask for!

This was the first time that I had done “A First Look” and I have to say the beauty of it is that it gives you plenty of time for the couple to have their photographs before the ceremony!   We slipped out again a little later  just to take advantage of the great light!

Suppliers:

Venue :  Crystal Towers, Canal Walk

Make-up & Hair :  Lianne Hair & Make-up Artist

Wedding Stationery :  Lee’s Wedding Stationery

Decor & Bouquets :  Anna’s Weddings & Events – 0716832448

Wedding Dress :  Leah Francisca Bridal

Groom & Groomsmen :  Top Hats

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