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Sesheni Nadesan-Howes

Married on Sep 8, 2018 in Gauteng

 

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Magical Moments

 

Lighting the memory candle for both our dads who passed away on the same day
Looking at Gordon as he cried as I walked towards him
Walking into the reception to Bollywoods "Deewangi Deewangi" greeting our guests individually and then "Loslappie" to the other half of guests - our blended family - East meets West
My Husbands beautiful speech
Our 1st dance to From this moment by Caleb and Kelsey
We accepted no gifts or money, instead requested that guests donate to our charity - video message aired at the reception to wish us well and to say a big thank you from the home
Video edit of the ceremony that aired at the reception so our friends and family could watch it with us for the 1st time
Beautiful Video is available to view on https://www.facebook.com/Cinema-dart-121030414618924
After party with our BIG, Beautiful Afrikaans/Indian family

The Honeymoon

 

Sadly I had bronchitis and laryngitis the week after the wedding so we didn't get to go on Honeymoon

Wedding Gallery

 

Photos by Guests

 

My Special Day

Hair by Michelle Curran
Look - vintage classic low bun
Dress - bridal manor - ivory sleeveless lace back with 3m veil
Lehenga by Lisha Couture
Jewelry - my late grans bangles, pearls earrings
Shoes - Dusty Rose Louboutin heels
Make up by Rebeca da fonseca - natural vintage

Bridal Manor

Bridal Manor

Bridal Manor is an exclusive bridal shop that specialises in selling imported couture designer wedding dresses.

The Venue

kleinkaap Boutique Hotel - absolutely stunning. Hors d’oeuvres were under a huge fairy lit tree with glass bulbs holding tea light candles and ivory roses
Plated mains at reception - lamb shank, absolutely spectacular
Dessert - 4 tiered wedding cake, plated pavlova with fresh fruit & coffee
Guests stayed over & we were lucky enough to spend that time with our friends and family for breakfast before everyone flew out that day

Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel

Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel

Kleinkaap estate boasts the original manor house built on Clubview farm in 1920 by General Frank Dyson, the first owner of this beautiful property. In those early days they far...

My Bridal Beauty Regime

Bridal retinue were treated to treatments by Dr Minx, Director of Aesthetics & make up on the day by Claudia Da Fonseca

Wedding Elements

Decor by authentic events
Fairy lights, garden nuptials, ivory rose arch, red carpet, draped reception, ivory and gold linen and cutlery, delphiniums & ivory roses, center cake table adorned with roses and vases with candles - unbelievably stunning!

My Groom And His Groomsmen

identical dark blue suits by signature

Beautiful Bridesmaids

Dusty rose dresses
My sisters looked stunning

Marriage Officer

Ps Ryan Currie from New life church - our pastor and church for the past 8 years

My Captured Moments

Photographer & videographer Photographicdart
Video aired at reception available to view on their Facebook page
Incredibly professional and exceptional quality of photos and editing

The Wedding Planner

I sometimes lost my mind during the planning but to see it all come together, id do it all over again..

Wedding Transport

My daughter (maid of honor) and I stayed over - so no transport needed

Food & Cake

Cake by Kirsten Jane
Beautiful made with lots of love you could taste..truly was a center piece at the reception
4 tiers
Vanilla dulcey de leche
Cinnamon swirl
Rose and white chocolate
Ivory cream base

Wedding Stationery

All done by authentic events

The Reception and Entertainment

Sound, lighting & dj - upatone
No dance lessons as my husband didn’t think he needed them

Wedding Services Used

 
Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel

Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel

Kleinkaap estate boasts the original manor house built on Clubview farm in 1920 by General Frank Dyson, the first owner of this beautiful property. In those early days they far...

Bridal Manor

Bridal Manor

Bridal Manor is an exclusive bridal shop that specialises in selling imported couture designer wedding dresses.