This week's Real Wedding, from one of our fabulous Junebug member photographers, Christine Meintjes, is simply beautiful and filled with soft, romantic touches. Held at Vrede en Lust in Franshhoek, South Africa, Lisa and Richard's outdoor wedding has us feeling positively giddy over its stylish elegance.
The Goals: Above all else, Lisa and Richard wanted their wedding day to be a true reflection of their personalities and style, but it was also important to the couple to simply have fun and to enjoy spending time with their close family and friends that they don't often get to see. For their special day, Lisa and Richard chose an outdoor ceremony on a lawn beside a breathtaking vineyard, with a full view of the mountains of South Africa. A positively magnificent setting!
The Design: Lisa chose a wedding color palette of white, ivory and shades of
pink for the wedding, a choice that surprised no one as pink is widely
known to be her favorite color. The use of pink was largely featured in
the floral arrangements, including the bride's stunning bouquet of
roses, as well as in the attire of the bridal party, both bridesmaids and
groomsmen. Tabletops were dressed in dusty rose linens, and held
centerpieces of white and cream roses, white
candles and mirrored glass.
A vintage inspired design was chosen
for the invitations, with an image of interlocking initials forming a
crest. It was a look Lisa had fallen in love with months earlier in a wedding
magazine.
The Look: Lisa wore a strapless corseted ballgown from Alan Hannah with a short veil and Jimmy Choo shoes, while her groom was clad in gray suit and pink tie.
The Moments: Lisa and Richard made sure to find private
moments to sneak away together throughout their hectic day. During their
photo shoot in the vineyard with Christine, they were able to grab
a few minutes to sip champagne and nibble on canapes at a little table in
the midst of the vines. During the dinner
hubbub, they slipped away once again, to stand together under an
exceptionally large and bright moon in the night sky, simply taking it all in.
One of
Lisa's favorite moments was during the reception, when Richard gave a
speech that included a poem he had written especially for her. We hear
there wasn't a dry eye in the house!
The Pros: To learn about all of the incredible team of wedding
professionals who
helped to make this wedding a reality, please visit our Real Weddings section.
Thank
you so much for
sharing your lovely wedding with us Lisa and Richard! Best wishes!
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