Describing her most memorable moment of having 80 of her close family and friends witness her dad walking her down the aisle and her fiancée standing tall awaiting her at the end is what Melissa wants to remember her wedding day by. This beautiful couple tied the knot on 4 December 2010 at the Old Apostolic Church, in Charlo Port Elizabeth, followed by the reception held at Thatchwoods.
ATTIRE
Melissa wore a flattering mermaid style wedding gown hired from Claire at Bridal Flair. The white gown, embellished with lots of silver detail was paired with organza and finished off with jewellery from Diva.
Theano Zenios made sure this bride looked radiant with her professional make-up.
The men, kitted out by
Heinz in Style looked ravishing in their classic black and white attire and Henk even sported black braces.
DETAILS
Melissa’s romantic themed wedding with soft pinks and creams and lots of soft candle lighting was really taken to heart by
Floral Creations by Lynley amazing flower designs and overall look. The guests each got to take a rose shaped candle home as a gift from the couple.
THE CAKE
We just love wedding cake which suited the romantic theme so well. It consisted of pink and white cupcakes on a beautiful glass stand and the cake topper looked like a huge cupcake.
DIY BRIDE
Some of the items at their wedding Melissa had made herself. These included embellishing the stationery, as well as the design of the candy buffet. Henk also got his hands “crafty” by cutting out wooden heart shapes for the pew decorations which Melissa then painted and beaded herself.
ADVICE
Melissa’s advice to future brides: “Enjoy every second of the planning, because before you know it the day has come and gone. There is nothing you can do on the day so just relax, sit back and see all you’re hard work come to life“
After the wedding the couple enjoyed their honeymoon at the beautiful
Emily Moon River Lodge
PHOTOGRAPHS
The wedding photographs, taken by the talented
Ingrid Marais Photography truly shows what a magical day Henk and Melissa had.
Thanks for sharing your wedding with us!
WEDDING SUPPLIERS
- Cake: The Baking Shop
- Décor: Designer Décor
- Flowers: Floral Creations by Lynley
- Honeymoon: Emily Moon River Lodge
- Make-up: Theano Zenios
- Music: Triple M Music
- Photography:Ingrid Marais Photography
- Reception Venue: Thatchwoods.
- Suit Hire: Heinz in Style
- Wedding Dress: Bridal Flair
- Wedding Day Transport: Colin
Interested in submitting your wedding to us? E-mail megan@perfectday.co.za for more information.
Posted by
Megan Moller
for Perfect Day - The South African Wedding Directory
Filed Under: Real Weddings Credits: All photographs supplied by
Ingrid Marais Photography