One of the most unexpected highlights of my wedding, besides being able to pray with my hubby before our big promise to God without seeing him, was finding out that the guest house I was gettingbready at was my great grandfather's house. My grandmother sent me pictures of her outside that same house as a kid, afterwards. I got to get ready for my wedding where my grandmother got ready for school.
We were able to sneak away for a quick 3 days. My husband showed me his late grandfathers flat in Port Shepstone, where they used to go on family vacations. I felt officially part of the family.
We went for an all natural look. Olive/sage, black and silver being the main colors. All the decor my husband and I as well as my brides maids and family made by hand.I even made my own wedding cake.
My mother in law hand made all the flowers.
My husband and I handmade our surname board and table decor etc.
My make-up was done by my crazy talented sister Krishe Els @ Nails by Krishe, she also did my stunning nails. My hair was done by Nadine. The amazing photos were done by Whitelight photography.
I sang the song I walked down the isle to.
My husband and I both wore Vans as wedding shoes. We got married at the beautifull Mahlatse Country Venue
Mahlatse Country Venue. Limpopo.
Yes, some guests booked the available accomodation. The other either went home or booked overnight accomodation at the local guest houses in Polokwane
We did all the decor ourselves
My husband did not have groomsmen. He wore an all grey suit with a black shirt and black tie with all black Vans. He bought the suit from AAA Suits and the shirt at Truworths.
Right away I wanted them to get somethung they would be able to wear again. So black long skirts was something everyone looked bomb in and felt great in. Secondly, I wanted them to be able to be themselves. They all designed their own shirt we just got a lot of olive material and Alida, one of our close contacts made the outfits
Retief Booysen
Whitelight Photography did my video and photos.
All the guests took a polaroid photo for our guestbook. The photobooth backdrop was made by my bridesmaids
The harvest table my mother and I as well as my aunt made.
I made my own wedding cake.It was a biltong cake.
Appel Kleinhans made our Spitbraai and all the other food.
For desert we had Icecream and Chocolate sauce
I did all the designs myself. And one of my bridesmaids printed them
My husband and I love dancing, so no lessons were requited.
We made our own playlist and one of our friends just managed it.
The lights and sound were sponsored by the church we were a part of
