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anastasia kuppen

anastasia kuppen

anastasia kuppen

anastasia kuppen

anastasia kuppen

anastasia kuppen

Married on Jun 9, 2018 in Gauteng

 

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Magical Moments

 

My wedding was definitely a dream come true, there were many mixed emotions , but what makes my wedding the most memorable day of my life , is that every single member of my family , worked together in ensuring that everything went on smoothly ... and perfectly ... highlights having my amazing family with me every step of the way , especially relatives , whom i haven't seen in over 28 yrs , my best friend was unable to attend my wedding , as she is currently battling cancer - having our other bestie , present a speech on her behalf was the most amazing moment . I loved every moment of my wedding , i loved seeing the smiles and happiness , and seeing all our family enjoy the day and the moments ...

The Honeymoon

 

we decided to postpone our honeymoon , we initially were planning to not have a wedding... my dad passed away a few yrs ago and its been very very emotional .. eventually we decided to give in , and have the wedding of our dreams and set up a home first ... we may decide to go somewhere eventually ....

Wedding Gallery

 
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My Special Day

I opted to have a traditional gujarati bridal look , my bridal outfit was specifically designed for me in India
i wanted a simple pulled back with loose curls , make up was done by an amazing artist Arvadhi , from Ashneya Hair and Make up
My jewelry and shoes , were also from India , and I decided to once again stick to tradition , gold and red jewelry , with beautiful gold and bronze shoes .

Make up and Bridal Stylist - Ashneya Hair Makeup & stylist

The Venue

Our wedding Venue , was a beautiful self catering venue in Walkerville .. Corkwood Function Venue
the gardens were stunning - we decided to have a winter wedding , but the venue had amazing gardens , with blossoming flowers

Corkwood Wedding Venue

Corkwood Wedding Venue

My Bridal Beauty Regime

once again i stuck to tradition , ayurvedic masks - neem masks , i have always had issues with my weight , so I tried to be healthy ( as much as i could) - but i didnt really believe in the idea of losing weight for my wedding - my thoughts were - that no matter what i look like - I am the bride .... its my wedding and regardless of my weight .. im beautiful

Wedding Elements

my dreams was to have an outdoor ceremony , our outdoor traditional gujarati ceremony , had beautiful fuchsia and orange drapes , with hints of gold - the gardens are surrounded by trees and flora ,so we didnt have to invest in much to make the outdoors beautiful - we also added on the most beautiful Ganesha statues

our indoor reception , had a combination of grey/gunmetal and yellow , with the addition of lemon and sunflowers ,

our wedding was very much DIY , we had our family and friends work hard together to make it perfect

My Groom And His Groomsmen

Pretesh wore a silk suit , with deep red stones and additions , he worse a traditional indian suit , also purchased in India

Beautiful Bridesmaids

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My Captured Moments

we had amazing photographers - Meraki - the personal touch , the guys were amazing , they captured all the special moments , both Pretesh and I were absolutely comfortable with them ,

The Wedding Planner

our wedding was very much diy , so we basically allowed our family to give us their input and help out , if they suggested something and it worked - we did it ..

Wedding Transport

both of us arrived in beautiful BMWS , he arrived in a stunning orange BMW , and me in white

Food & Cake

our wedding was a traditional gujarati wedding ,and also strictly vegetarian - therefore we opted for a self catering venue ,
we had family friends prepare our meals

our wedding cakes , was a stunning 2 tier , vanilla cake , with dirty icing , and highlight with beautiful sunflowers
cake was made - by Aunty Rani - from Buttery
it was not only pretty , but tasted amazing( also eggless)

Wedding Stationery

Pretesh and I both designed it together ... we wanted it to have our own personal touches

The Reception and Entertainment

our family - co-coordinated and took on these duties ...

Wedding Services Used

 
Corkwood Wedding Venue

Corkwood Wedding Venue