-Had a calm night chilling with the bridal squad by the fireplace ,relaxing make-up and hair session the next day which resulted in tranquil atmosphere
- Photos between the apples (got to sneakily eat 1 or 2)
- Seeing everything you have planned just being put together
- and just being MARRIED, finally , after 10 years of dating!
We were planning on exploring Thailand (maybe that became be our "2nd" honeymoon as we have never been overseas) but decided to become tourists in our own area due to COVID and travel restrictions. So we had our 'mini honeymoon' in Plett. We favoured Plett as our honeymoon destination because we are campers at heart and Plett is our #1 camping spot. But don't worry we didn't go camping on our honeymoon. We have never stayed in a hotel in this area ( only camped) so my husband surprised me and booked us in a fancy hotel - The Sky Villa Boutique Hotel. We then got go explore Plett more and the surrounding areas. After all the excitement from the wedding (planning and all) we decided to take it easy on our honeymoon and finally enjoy our time together as a married couple. We did do a few activities such as explore Birds of Eden and go on a game drive.
Dress:
-Besters' Bridal Botique
- My dress was a two in one, with mermaid style hidden beneath a detachable flowy skirt. It had a low back with and lace was sewn on the top part of my dress adding that subtle sparkle. It was simple yet elegant.
Shoes:
-Truworths
-They were a rose gold sparkle block heel. Not too high and was prefect walking on the grass.
Hair:
- Wilna Allpass - Professional Make-up and Hair Stylist
-I had loose curls which Wilna then took 2 pieces from each side to create a slight twist into a half up/half down hair do.
Make up:
- Wilna Allpass - Professional Make-up and Hair Stylist
- Had a classic bridal look with a hint of glam and glitter.It was a brown smokey eye with hints of gold glitter and nude lip
Accessories:
All were rose gold, like my ring
-Rose gold and morganite stud earings
- Thin rose gold braclet
I am a qualified makeup artist based in George, Western Cape and I also do wedding hair styling for brides. I do location work in the the Garden Route area (Knysna, George...
We got married at Oppie Plaas Venue which is situated about 20 mintues outside George- on your way to Oudtshoorn. Bride and bridesmaid stayed at Misty Orchads ( amazing little secluded house on a hill surrounded by an apple orchard) the night before which is about 5 minutes from the venue and just around the corner is Highlands Lodge where the groom and groomsmen stayed.
Situated conveniently in Waboomskraal in the Garden Route, Oppieplaas is a serene venue only 20 minutes from George, and 35 minutes from Oudtshoorn.
I do go for monthly facials and went for a few sunbed sessions, but otherwise that's it!
Flowers 4 U did my decor.
Tables and chairs:
-Pallet tables
-white tiffany chairs
Table decor:
-No table cloth only white tulle table runner
-Rose gold under plates
- Loose penngy gum and a few white rose on the runner
- Different sized cylinders filled with gypsophila and a floating candle on top
- A few tea candles
-Bridal table had similar decor but had a rose gold sequence table cloth
Sound and Lighting:
- SND sound Productions
Groom:
- Whole suit and shirt and tie from Truworths
- Shoes from Exact
Groomsmen:
-pants from Truworths
- bow tie and suspenders from China shop (and no it didn't look "cheap" lol)
Bridesmaid dress were ordered online from Shein. I wanted something they could wear again. It tied in with my simple yet elegant look I was going for. It was a navy halter neck floor length dress with floral prints.
My mother's uncle is a pastor and officiates weddings and officiated our wedding.
Clifford Rutter
Grace Church in Thorton, Cape Town
Photographer: Liezel Volschenk
Videographer: The Garden Route Creative
We made use of an Instax camera where guests could it and capture some cool, funny and amazing moments of the day and some of themselves to put into an album
The Garden Route Creative is a production company with a passion for storytelling through motion.
No I was mad enough to do it myself- mom helped ALOT!!! and had to remember everything....
Food:
- the venue
-it was like a real good Sunday lunch with all the trimmings!
Cake:
- Mila Cakes
We watched a few Youtube videos and choreographed our dance from there. We had a DJ who kept our guests entertained and had a special request from my granny who choreographed a line dance with my cousins and performed it at the wedding!
The Garden Route Creative is a production company with a passion for storytelling through motion.
Situated conveniently in Waboomskraal in the Garden Route, Oppieplaas is a serene venue only 20 minutes from George, and 35 minutes from Oudtshoorn.
I am a qualified makeup artist based in George, Western Cape and I also do wedding hair styling for brides. I do location work in the the Garden Route area (Knysna, George...
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