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Enchanted Garden Celebration in the Midlands
Cavalli Estate Cape Winelands
Four Seasons - Johannesburg
Zunguness -A Traditional Celebration
Cape Town Love
The Fortress
Timeless Elegance at Val de Vie
Thembi and Josh made me believe in a fairy tale story in an era where you hear very few of such encounters. Their love story is a real chance meeting in a foreign land, when the odds were stacked on the side of love.
In August 2016, Josh was on vacation with family and friends in Miami South Beach, for the Summer. As fate would have it, Thembi was also in town on a one-woman tour to Florida’s most popular beach. This girl is a trooper! Josh had decided to have some alone time on the beach when Thembi, (recovering from 2 days of being cooped up in a hotel room after an operation), both decided to walk the beach front. As she stepped onto the beach sand and looked up, their eyes locked and within minutes, they were side by side and the beautiful South African asked him to please take a picture of her using her mobile phone. The South African accent that sounded British to the Houstonian at the time, seemed to have halted time for him as he could only gaze and smile at her. With the excitement in the air, Josh was more than happy to oblige to the request. So much so, that he went the extra mile with the impromptu photo shoot. Not wanting the moment to end, Josh introduced himself formerly and asked Thembi out for a drink. She was initially hesitant but eventually agreed. Well As they say…. The rest is history
Thembi and Josh had an intimate wedding for 60 of their family and friends in the Cape winelands. Rain and wind threatened to derail plans at the beautiful Val de Vie estate however the heavens held their showers until after the polo match. This wedding had all the bells and whistles of a true whirlwind romance, from helicopter rides to a polo match as part of the cocktail hour entertainment. You know how they say the devil is in the detail, the couple’s monogram featured in all wedding elements including the edible chocolate monogram on the dessert buffet! It was truly a celebration fitting this whirlwind romance. Thembi & Josh, may God bless your union!
Colourful Traditional Wedding
Sthe was getting married into a Basotho family and she wanted her right of passage into her new family to be colourful and stylish. The couple agreed that they wanted a celebration on this day but not a western celebration at a venue. They took us back to the way our parents got married. Family and friends were welcome, neighbours and passer-by joined in on this celebration.
Sthe arrived on her fathers’ arm in her isiZulu outfit, with her family singing and bring with them gifts for her new family. Rudge’s family were also prepared for the singing challenge as they took their new bride. This sort of singing exchange between the families are an age old tradition. Once the gifting ceremony was completed and the bride had been given her new name (a symbol that she is now a part of her new family) she changed into a stylish modern seshweshwe outfit.
Sthe knew that friends and family would be dressed in loads of colourful African prints, so they opted for a clean all white look and feel for their decor. The guests stood out and indeed the day was characterised by lots of food, drink and dancing.
Roaring Great Gatsby
50 th Birthday
We had the honour of planning a special milestone in style with a grand theme of “The Roaring Great Gatsby” for a very special man Sandile Zungu. We took the challenge head on, planning this soiree by transporting the guests to the glamour of the 1920’s. The party embodied everything of a time when lavish parties, endless streams of champagne and dancing was the order of the day. It truly was beautiful, with ladies in their glitzy flappers adorned with sequins, beads and feathers and dandy men in stripped suits and tuxedos.
On arrival guests had an opportunity to take pictures with the celebrant in front of a bespoke art deco Gatsby photo-booth, while sipping on champagne. Thereafter they were ushered into the most beautiful glass marquee decorated to perfection with abundant florals, feathers, and luxury furniture. It is said the devil is in the details, and the gold foiled menus completed the beauty of these elegant birthday tables.
Guests were treated to a line-up of entertainment that is beyond extraordinary. This began with a robust and captivating perfomance from traditional dancers. During the speeches and four course meal a thrilling 50 member choir and the full KZN Philharmonic Orchestra shared the rhythm of jubilation through their musical talent. A quick location change and guests were transferred to a maze where a fashion show from the talented House of Ole took place. To end the evening a musical performance featuring songs from the celebrants youth was put together and guests danced until the early hours of the morning, with DJ Muntu on the decks
Ayana Resort Bali
Starry Night
Lady in Red
A Little Bit of Paris
