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Marisa de Beer

Married on Nov 18, 2017 in Gauteng

 

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Magical Moments

 

Driving to the ceremony (a tree in the middle of the veld) having both parents with me in the car, they were so calm... and then finally seeing Hein waiting at the end of the aile! Unforgetable!
Our opening dance, also one of my favourite moments of the day

The Honeymoon

 

Yes, was spoiled to moon and back! Went to Mauritius, Beachcomber Le Victoria

Wedding Gallery

 

My Special Day

Formal and Elegant... Big A-line gown from Pronovias, with lace and short sleeves... long flowy veil of lace too... Beidge highheels!
Hair and make-up as natural as possible, i hate wearing foundation so that was a no no... just smokey eyes, and curly hair vir also no hairspray!!

Plain lace white lingerie and garter, with silwer teardrop earings!

Pronovias

Pronovias

Wedding dresses

The Venue

Bordeaux Game Farm in Limpopo, yes all guest stayed over, some at the venue itself while others all stayed on nearby guestfarms within 30km of the venue!!

Absolutely stunning Venue!!

Bordeaux Game Farm

Bordeaux Game Farm

Every Wedding Package is unique to the client and the staff at Bordeaux Game Farm will assist you in planning the perfect ceremony and reception. Our venue can accommodate up to 2

My Bridal Beauty Regime

Spa and more spa days and pedicures!
I play squash for fitness, so that was the only thing i had to stop about 1 month before the wedding, since i didnt want to risk a few bruises (i get them quite often in the game ;)

Wedding Elements

Colours were White, dark green and gold...
Decor done by Zavion Kotze and it was stunning! All white flowers, arch and the ceremony, casual lounges outside for the canapes!
Mostly candlelight and natural lighting... bonfires outside later the evening

My Groom And His Groomsmen

Formal black suites and white shirts. Hein, the groom wore a bowtie, while the groomsmen had long black ties.
Suit done by Osman!

Beautiful Bridesmaids

Dark green full lenght dresses... V-neck and middle belt of dark green Satin...
Satin and chiffon dresses made my the very talented Mariaan du Preez

Marriage Officer

Our church's minister: Ds Leon van Heerden

My Captured Moments

Photos done by Patrick Furter the Photographer! Our friend and absolutely amazing at what he does! Assisted by Lizelle Furter! We had so much fun with the photos!
Video by Johannes Schoutsen from filmedia.

The Wedding Planner

Yes John Brereton from Zavion Kotze Events Company did all the organization, flowers, decor!
What a wonderful person! Nothing, not one single thing went wrong on the day!!

Wedding Transport

We drove to Bordeaux on the Thursday allready, me and Hein...
And i drove with my parents to the ceremony in my dad's car

Food & Cake

Bordeaux Game Farm does there own catering!
Delicious food! Canapes to die for! And we ate sooo much... everyone gave their compliments to the very talented chefs!

Cake by Baker Boys! All white fondant covered 3 tier cake!
Carrot and pecan with cream cheese icing base cake... middle layer was lemon yogurt cake and chocolate brownie cake at the top!!
Ate the whole thing!!

Wedding Stationery

My cousin did our stationary...
Loilyn Coetzee - LoCoMotif Design Studio
Formal white and gold and embossed with our initials MH
Thank you so much!

The Reception and Entertainment

After everyone had takled the ginbar at the canapes... the party definitely started!!
We took dance lessons from a friend, and opened the dancefloor with a waltz (what else?)
Loved our live music at the canapes (jazz piano and saxaphone) played by Marcel Dednam and Deryn Griffiths

DJ and lighting done by MSM Productions

Wedding Services Used

 
Bordeaux Game Farm

Bordeaux Game Farm

Every Wedding Package is unique to the client and the staff at Bordeaux Game Farm will assist you in planning the perfect ceremony and reception. Our venue can accommodate up to 2

Baker Boys Confectionary

Baker Boys Confectionary

Baker boys is a boutique style bakery based in Pretoria east, supplying Pretoria and the Gauteng area, stretching to different game lodges and wedding venues in the vicinity.

Pronovias

Pronovias

Wedding dresses