Kleinkaap Wedding of Else-Marie and Albertus

It was a very hot day in January when Albertus and Else-Marie said tied the knot at Kleinkaap venue in Centurion. Albertus is the brother of one of my previous brides, so I was very exited to be part of their family celebration again.The venue has lovely gardens with huge trees to give some shade on the hot days. Else-Marie …

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It’s raining on my wedding day!

Most brides dread rain on their wedding day, and hope for clear skies and sunshine. Unfortunately nature works on her own schedule and a rainy day is a possibility. In Gauteng, where I do most of my weddings, we have dramatic thunderstorms in summer (read wedding season). This has two advantages: it is over very quickly, and it is dramatic. …

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Karen & Joao at Stornaway Lodge

It was a very hot and humid Saturday when Karen and Joao said their vows at Stornaway Lodge in Muldersdrift. The clouds made the light beautiful as their ceremony was conducted under a weeping willow tree with a view to the water. Joao was obviously happy to see his beautiful bride walking down the aisle. A few raindrops threatened the …

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Engagement shoot of Else-Marie and Albertus

Old Boy Albertus, the groom, got us access to Boys High in Pretoria for this special engagement session. Else-Marie looks great in every photos and I look forward to photograph her on the wedding. The grounds are spectacular and the buildings a stunning backdrop. We played our way up and down the hills and stairs (sympathy for the kids who has …

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To wear a veil

The history and reasons behind wearing a veil is a varied and colourful one, dating back to the Greeks. They believed that a veil would protect a bride from evil spirits. Brides – being especially beautiful – was seen as a temptation for evil. In the Middle Ages, women covered their heads as a sign of modesty and to be …

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Moon & Sixpence – Samantha & Timothy

With the first feeling of cold in May, Sam and Tim walked down the aisle at Moon and Sixpence in Muldersdrift. I have worked at this stunning venue a few times before and I love the new changes they have made. Sam is a beautiful woman and in her gown she was the picture of the perfect bride. Tim had …

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