Lots for family and friends traveled from the UK and across South Africa to participate in the wedding celebration; country-style decor, an effervescent bride in a Grecian dress and a dapper looking groom.  We were all set for a cosy and intimate wedding par-tay!

Assisted by Nick Coyne

The shared sentiment amongst the family and close friends is one of much relief since Jackie and Gerone have been together for awhile and the last of their peers to get married. So, with a gorgeous bride, a dashing groom, a vintage car and Namaqualand hospitality, this would be one amazing wedding and celebration.

Photo By Nick Coyne

Photo By Nick Coyne

Photo By Nick Coyne

Assisted By Nick Coyne

Ronel (South African) and Bader (UAE) meet when their paths crossed, a couple of years ago, while Bader was visiting Cape Town for business.  Rumor has it that Bader’s heart instantly melted the moment he saw Ronel and her puppy dog eyes  It was a fantastic experience to spend the day with this wonderful couple and their totally rockstar bridal party!!!!

12 Apostles are really a top notch venue that totally met and exceeded our expectations; what a wonderful venue!

Thank you to Liezl for running a tight ship and making sure everything was in and on time

African weddings are my most favorite weddings mostly because they are filled with celebration and jubilation.  Set against the blue waters of False Bay and the mountains, Lydia and Sithombo exchanged vows…it was perfect.  We were treated to dancing and the sweet melodies of a marimba band.

2nd Shooter: Nick Coyne

Big thanks to Nick Coyne (2nd shooting) and FJS Production (video) for making this a fantastic wedding collab.

Nick Coyne and I traveled up to Chamonix (Franschhoek) for Michelle and Alex’s wedding. Chamonix is one of the couple’s most favorite locations that is set up on the mountain side enclosed in a nature reserve. Michelle (Welsh/English heritage) and Alex (Scottish heritage) met at a pub that Alex was working at after he left South Africa to pursue his travelling and studying (history genius) aspirations. They’re both lovers of wine and die-hard Twickenham rugby fans.

The wedding was very much an informal affair that matched the couple’s style with a touch bunch of hysterical laughing. I also had the opportunity to catch up 2 other couples who’s wedding I photographed (Emily & Dumidu and Amy & Grant)

Hayley (Cape Town, South Africa) and Aaron (Texas, USA) both had a calling to fulfill mission work, which lead them to a school in Korea where they met (which involved a love affair with ice cream).  Aaron has the rare talent of surprise and romance that he uses to fuel their loving relationship, keeping it spontaneous and exciting. Haley has an angelic smile that is contagious and uplifting.  The ingredients that these two wonder people bring together is a flop-proof recipe.

Their wedding theme had a special Korean touch to it; with traditional gift bags for the guests and stories about various chapters of from the courtship.  A special dedication was sung at the ceremony by Hayley’s first room mate and bride’s maid.

Haeng un eul bin da