Standing in her wedding dress outside the beautiful Fynbos Country and Golf Estate, Eloïse, a school teacher on any other given day, was 30 minutes early for her ceremony. With a cool breeze blowing and droplets of rain falling on her skin she was more than ready to walk down the aisle to meet her prince charming, Johan-Henry.

The ceremony, conducted by Eloïse’s brother, Petrus Roux was truly special. The picture this couple had in their minds was just the two of them, in front of God, saying their vows. This is also why the chose not to have a bridal party.

 

 

ATTIRE

The wedding dress can only be described as utterly gorgeous! Tanya from Belle Daring Designs really did an amazing job and summarises what she did as follows: “It is a white wide wedding dress with a taffeta basis. The underskirt and corset was built into the dress. The corset was covered with Chantilly lace and voile draping underneath the bust. The bust area was rounded off with beads and special pearls which matched Eloise’s jewellery. The bottom part of the dress (skirt) was covered with voile and was slightly taken up with beads. At the back I also finished the dress off with round buttons which gave the dress a touch of the vintage look.”

 

Annamarie from Fynbos ensured that the look was completed with beautiful hair and make-up and Eloise's hair was finished off with a beautiful clip that the bride bought from Shauri designs.

 

 

Johan-Henry opted to buy his suit, instead of hire it, and looked just as ravishing on the day.

 

 

DETAILS

“We never had a theme to our wedding, until my stepsister, Michan Conradie, noticed the theme "In The Arms of Love" running throughout the day, says Eloïse. With green and white as their main colour scheme, Cecile from Fynbos incorporated the Arum Lily in their centrepieces and created a relaxing, but elegant feel.

 

 

THE CAKE

"The wedding cake was a true centrepiece (after me, of course). A sculpture, with a hundred masterpieces of art”, says Eloïse. Sonnet & Gertruida Strydom was responsible for the baking and decorating of the cake. It consisted of beautiful carrot cup cakes individually wrapped with white paper and decorated with green ribbon. Each cupcake was iced and finished off with a handmade sugar crafted arum lily.

 

 

DIY BRIDE

The groom, Johan-Henry was responsible for the invitations, while Eloïse made the thank you cards.

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHS

Ingrid Marais took the most amazing pictures and captured each special moment of the couple’s wedding day. One almost feels like you were a part of the wedding when you look at them.

 

ADVICE

Eloïse’s advice to future brides: “Enjoy every moment of your wedding planning and especially your wedding day! Not everything might work out as planned, but it will not make the day less special! There is just something about that day that makes it different from all the other days, truly a day to cherish. Carpe Diem! “

 

Thanks for sharing your wedding with us!

 

WEDDING SUPPLIERS

• Cake: Family
• Catering: Leoni from Fynbos Country and Golf Estate
• Ceremony & Reception Venue: Fynbos Country and Golf Estate
• Décor: Fynbos Country and Golf Estate & The bride herself
• Dress: Tanya Deetlefs from Belle Daring Designs
• Favours: Sparkling Bride
• Flowers: Cecile from Fynbos Country and Golf Estate
• Hair Clip: Shauri designs
• Honeymoon: Knysna Chalets
• Make-up: Annamarie from Fynbos Country and Golf Estate
• Music: Lofty
• Photography:Ingrid Marais Photography
• Stationery Supplier: Razor Blade
• Transport: Golf Cart from Fynbos Country and Golf Estate

 

Interested in submitting your wedding to us? E-mail megan@perfectday.co.za for more information.