Friday, May 8, 2015

A tree affair…


Photo credit: Geraldine Slabbert
What do you do when you fall in love with a tree? 

Well, you get married under it of course!

At the start of April on a glorious autumn day, that is exactly what Jan & Lisha did on a farm near Naboomspruit. Although an afternoon shower almost caused the ceremony to be moved indoors, luckily the clouds cleared at just the right moment and the happy couple could say their “I do’s” under the century old tree.
Guests viewed the ceremony sitting on straw bales covered with sky-blue blankets, this added to the wedding’s natural rustic feel.

Photo credit: Geraldine Slabbert

After the ceremony guests enjoyed a selection of cheeses, biscuits and pates provided by our sister company Dine by Design.

Photo credit: Geraldine Slabbert

Photo credit: Geraldine Slabbert

The reception took place under a stretch tent where the natural rustic theme got emphasized even more with wooden tables adorned with blue and brown runners and dried branches used as table decorations.

Photo credit: Geraldine Slabbert


Photo credit: Geraldine Slabbert
The couple also had a unique take on the traditional wedding cake with their platter of Oreo cookies and traditional South African ‘Melktertjie’ shooters.

Photo credit: Geraldine Slabbert


This wedding shows that you can incorporate the things you love in your wedding. It makes for a fantastic atmosphere and gives your guests something to talk about. The night ended with some dancing, and with only a few fairy lights illuminating the tent, it created a magic feel and brought a fantastic end to a beautiful day!

Photo credit: Geraldine Slabbert