The colours in this wedding are gorgeous! Often people go for pastel tones, but Marisa and Wynand show just how effective bold pinks, turquoise, purples and greens can create an elegant and beautiful wedding. Marisa’s bouquet is stunning and the idea of having the contrast of simple lavender bunches for her bridesmaids was a wonderful idea.
The fantastic pink car looks like it just came off the set of Grease and works excellently as a backdrop with the mountains for a few formal shots. Nikki Meyer Photography has once again captured the detail and excitement of the day beautifully.
The details really get a thumbs up from SYW and I’m now on the hunt for those amazing rectangular vases used in the centrepieces. So pretty!
How would you describe your wedding day?
It was perfect in every way. The day before it was rainy, cold and miserable in Albertinia. And somehow my mom & dad pulled strings in heaven and the day of our wedding the sky was clear & blue, the grass was bright green and everywhere small flowers popped up. The perfect canvas for a celebration of love.
What was your favourite part of the day?
Getting into my dress and when I walked down the aisle in the church and the look and smile on my husband-to-be Wynand’s face.
Words of wisdom for couples planning their wedding?
Forget about what everyone else wants. This is YOUR day. Make it about you and the love you share.
What was the best advice you received for your big day?
The mood of the bride sets the mood for the whole wedding. So relax, breath and enjoy this very special day.
Is there anything you would change?
I wish my mom & dad could have been there. Other than that I loved every second of it. We were surrounded by family and friends, what more could one ask for.
The Detail
Wedding Dress:My dress was made by Kobus Dippenaar, it was simply,yet elegant and very comfortable. The perfect dress to party the night away in.
Brides Shoes: I wanted to bring my favorite colour pink into the wedding and what better way of doing it then with pink shoes from New Freedom.
Jewellery: I wanted to keep it simply, and found jewellery I can wear everyday after the wedding as well, and every time I put them on it reminders me of our wedding day.
Hair: Suzette from NEO Hair did my hair, plain yet elegant,with a touch of bling.
Makeup: Suzette from Neo Hair in mossel bay, we went with a brown smokey eye.
Grooms Suit: he did not really where a suite, I felt a suite was to fancy for the bush veld wedding we had, so again we went with browns instead of blacks. Brown is one of Wynand’s favorite colours.
Grooms Shoes: ALDO, comfort first.
Bridesmaids: I had the best bridesmaids anyone could have asked for. My sister,Ilmarie,dressed in pink, kept me calm. Soney,dressed in purple, is a wedding planner so she made sure everything was perfect down to a T. Then Anelda(dark hair) and Else-Marie(blonde hair) both beauty therapists assisted with the other bridesmaids make-up. You guys where great. Everyone’s dresses where made by different people.
Groomsman: These 4 handsome lads where all very special friends of Wynand.
Flowers: wedding flowers came from all around the western cape and was done by a very special lady, Janine Nigrini. Again I wanted the colours to be bright and vibrant.
Ceremony and Reception Venues: Reception was done at Garden Route Game Lodge. For anyone looking at a truly South African wedding with a elegant twist, look no further for a venue. The ambiance is amazing, the food to die for and the staff went the extra mile. Once again, perfect venue for our family and friends.
Ceremony: NG Church Albertinia
Photographer: Nikki Meyer, fabulous photographer and an even greater person. Loved having her and Kappi as part of our wedding.
Videographer: Jaco van Staden, great videographer and such a fun person to work with.
Music: Charls Du Preez, this is a Dj that knows his music, from sakkie- sakkie to latest songs, he plays something for every one.
Cake: Leticia Erasmus,We went for cupcakes, I love cupcakes, they looked great and tasted even better. We had chocolate mousse and red velvet as flavours.
Catering: Garden Route Game Lodge
Favours: We gave each of our guests a teal coloured wine glass from Mr.Price Home.
Save the Dates: Designed by Nikki Meyer and looked like post cards
Invitations: Designed by me. Printed by African Digital Printing
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