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Destination Wedding: South Africa

Citronelle, AL

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Today’s wedding is so gorgeous and full of joy, we know you’re going to love it! There are lots of great DIY details to for inspiration and it seems like it was a lot of fun for everyone lucky enough to be invited.

From Judith of Velvetine: “This wedding was an incredible event of people, friends and family of the bride and groom, working together to create a memorable wedding such as this one. I did all the wedding planning, the styling and the photography. Normally I’m just a photographer, but the bride is a friend of mine so this was a special exception.”

“Sjoerd Pieter and Anneleen are both Dutch but decided to get married in a country that has a special place in their hearts–South Africa. Anneleen studied at Stellenbosch university and they travelled the country together before they got engaged. They took about 30 people with them to celebrate this life-changing event in a country that is impressive for its nature!“

Sjoerd Pieter came riding on a horse to see his bride for the first look, which was so exciting and different! I’ve never seen a couple happier to see each other, with a group of family and friends so excited for them.“

“The morning of the wedding we DIY’ed the entire wedding with pretty much all of the guests while Sjoerd Pieter and Anneleen tried to relax and prepare for their big day. We cut the ribbons and made the arch, I arranged the flowers, the bouquet and the boutonnière for the groom. We wrote the escort cards, created a special nook for the guestbook (atlas envelopes where guests could put a note in) and created the atmosphere that we wanted – relaxed and casual with a few vintage details.“

“We had a wonderful day with lots of laughter, good food and fun – we ended the night with a pool party, and everyone got in the pool fully dressed. Even the bride! That’s when you know that you deal with a very unique couple…“

Vendors in this Wedding

Venue: Augusta Kleinbosch, Paarl, South Africa
Photography, Styling and Flowers: Velvetine
Special garden roses: Langkloof, Wellington, South Africa
Bride’s Dress: Justin Alexander
Wedding Cake: Kikka, Paarl, South Africa

6 replies
  1. brigid
    brigid says:
    April 3, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    beautiful wedding! and a beautiful couple! where are the wooden boxes used for table centerpieces from? i love them!

    Reply
  2. Robe de mariée
    Robe de mariée says:
    March 14, 2013 at 12:35 am

    Romantic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  3. Claire
    Claire says:
    March 13, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    This is wonderful – from the big pictures to the gorgeous little details, I absolutely love it. The signs, stationery and all the styling together are just fab and don’t Sjoerd Pieter and Anneleen make a beautiful couple?!

    Reply
  4. Michael From Bohemian Weddings
    Michael From Bohemian Weddings says:
    March 13, 2013 at 3:38 am

    Missing sunny bright days full of fresh country air and amazing details. This wedding has it all. Beautifully captured by Judith 🙂

    Reply
  5. Msdressy
    Msdressy says:
    March 13, 2013 at 2:20 am

    So sweet! I also want to have this wedding!

    Reply

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