It was a very hot day in January when Albertus and Else-Marie said tied the knot at Kleinkaap venue in Centurion. Albertus is the brother of one of my previous brides, so I was very exited to be part of their family celebration again.The venue has lovely gardens with huge trees to give some shade on the hot days. Else-Marie …
View Post30/01/2015
Most brides dread rain on their wedding day, and hope for clear skies and sunshine. Unfortunately nature works on her own schedule and a rainy day is a possibility. In Gauteng, where I do most of my weddings, we have dramatic thunderstorms in summer (read wedding season). This has two advantages: it is over very quickly, and it is dramatic. …
View Post28/01/2015
It was a very hot and humid Saturday when Karen and Joao said their vows at Stornaway Lodge in Muldersdrift. The clouds made the light beautiful as their ceremony was conducted under a weeping willow tree with a view to the water. Joao was obviously happy to see his beautiful bride walking down the aisle. A few raindrops threatened the …
View Post27/01/2015
The history and reasons behind wearing a veil is a varied and colourful one, dating back to the Greeks. They believed that a veil would protect a bride from evil spirits. Brides – being especially beautiful – was seen as a temptation for evil. In the Middle Ages, women covered their heads as a sign of modesty and to be …
View Post28/10/2014
The wedding was held at Green Leaves in Harbeespoortdam. This venue is one of the best in Gauteng because of its great buildings, atmosphere, views and the pecan tree orchard. Whether the rows of trees have leaves or are empty, the form such a beauriful background. The August lights through the trees was stunning and the photos were amazing. Christine …
View Post30/08/2014
With the first feeling of cold in May, Sam and Tim walked down the aisle at Moon and Sixpence in Muldersdrift. I have worked at this stunning venue a few times before and I love the new changes they have made. Sam is a beautiful woman and in her gown she was the picture of the perfect bride. Tim had …
View Post08/06/2014
The Casa grande venue is just outside Brits, near Pretoria. It has a Spanish Mediterranean style, and the white buildings and roses compliments the bride and wedding styles. Lindy looked great in her stunning dress, and the green colour theme worked well with the overall look. It was a perfect Autumn day with the best sunset. The venue was decorated …
View Post08/05/2014
Penny and Juan got married on a game farm outside Rustenburg. It was a hot summer’s day but the ceremony was held under the lovely shade of trees. The brie and groom were very calm and happy on their big day. The dry grasslands made a beautiful backdrop to the couple’s photos.
View Post20/12/2013
It started as a beautiful day with perfect clouds and light every photographer dreams of. Michelle is a stunning woman and in her wedding dress she was a vision. The couple celebrated her Indian heritage with sari wedding clothes for the guests and a Bollywood style first dance. After the ceremony and photos the bride changed into a more traditional …
View Post28/10/2013
Mike and Tracey used the Scottish theme of Glenburn Lodge for their wedding. Luckily it is not all tartan and red at the venue, as their colour scheme was purple. As a quirky accessory they had purple converse shoes on and the cake was also in the shape of a shoe. The day was lovely and even though clouds rolled by, there …
View Post15/10/2013