Carmen and Matt’s wedding is finally ready to blog, and I just adore this wedding! They make such a wonderful couple and I was so honoured to help plan their special day.
Carmen and Matt live in the UK, and Carmen was pregnant when she hired me to help plan their Cape Town wedding. So I needed to make sure I had all my ducks in a row, as I not only had a bride on my hands, but a pregnant bride at that! I thought it would be hectic, what it actually felt like, was that a lovely lady had hired me to plan her wedding and she just wanted to arrive and say “I Do” Carmen was literally, and honestly, the calmest bride I have ever met! She was an absolute delight to work with and had this wonderful idea of a bright and colourful wedding. She trusted me with everything and agreed on every provider I suggested for them – what don’t you love about this lady? I mean c’mon!
They chose La Petite Dauphine in Franschhoek as their venue. This venue offers a weekend away feel on a beautiful piece of property in Franschhoek. The rooms are tastefully decorated and they have more than one pool, so if guests want a quiet afternoon lunch, or a day by the pool with friends – they have the luxury of choosing one, or even doing both! The food is amazing and the wine is top notch. Throw in a wedding, a ton of great providers, our amazing Cape Town sun, and you have yourself a winning combination!
Fen did a wonderful job in bringing Carmen’s bright and beautiful flower ideas to life. Dan from Stretch Inc worked his magic on the bedouin tent and allowed for the day to feel intimate, yet still allow the guests to see the stunning views and keep warm once the evening chill set in (even though I put in a special word with the weather Gods that day, because it really was the loveliest day we had that whole month) Yolande waved her magic make up brush and turned Carmen into a princess!
Claire Nicola was such a wonderful photographer to work with too, she is a bundle of fun and so sweet. She fits right in and made the couple feel relaxed during their couple shoot. Thank you for capturing their day so brilliantly Claire! AmaAmbush kept the guests entertained during the cocktail hour, and Next Dimension Entertainment kept the dance floor rocking during the reception!
As you can see, and as per usual, I could just go on an on about this wedding. I love it when a plan comes together so damn beautifully!
Thank you to the wonderful couple for giving me such freedom. You are the reason I love my job so much. I wish you and your beautiful little girl all the love in the world.
Thanks to my fabulous providers, without you, nothing I do would be complete!
Have a very Merry Christmas everyone and a overly happy and positive 2017!
Much love
xxx
| Venue | La Petite Dauphine |
| Tent | Stretch Inc |
| Marriage Officer | Andred Hayward |
| Live music | AmaAmbush |
| DJ | Adrian Gemini |
| Hair and make up | Yolande Du Toit |
| Cheese wheel | Wades Cakes |
| Photography | Claire Nicola |
| Stationary | Lara’s Designs |
| Parasols | Quirky Parties |
| Lighting | EC Lighting |
| Babysitters | Sitters 4 U |
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