You all know how I feel about travel themed weddings (love 'em!). Which might have something to do with my own love of travel, but I also love how it can be a metaphor for life and relationships. Because life really is a journey, isn't it? I'm the first to admit I don't always look at the scenery along the way, preferring to focus on the destination, but in hindsight it's always the journey that gets you somewhere that teaches you or inspires you or provides you with the lasting lessons or memories. Today's couple, inspired by their awesome airstream trailer park venue (oh, we love Old Mac Daddy's don't we!), based their wedding around the idea of going on a trip together - kind of a perfect metaphor for starting out on the adventure of marriage. They incorporated this theme in sweet, subtle ways - through an airstream logo, and travel-themed stationery, and (my fave) little old school cartoon-hobo-style knapsacks on a stick to house the favours. Adorable! The vibe was light hearted and lovely, made even more so by the drop dead gorgeous pics by Yolandé Marx. I'm a huge fan of Yolandé's work (in fact, check our her gorgeous new category images in our Supplier Directory - swoonage!), and her dreamy shots of Marli and Peter in their lakeside location are some of my favourites!

The Proposal
We decided to have a small intimate two-day wedding where most of the guests stayed over. On the first night we had a pizza-and-wine evening where our closest family and friends could meet and we got to spend a bit more time with everyone. Then the day of the wedding was a feast! We had a lovely breakfast with an amazing view with the guests. Afterwards everybody jumped in to get everything ready for the celebration. Every person lent a hand to make the day just as we wanted. This was followed by an amazing ceremony, pre-drinks and an exciting reception. The next morning we all had breakfast together again as we said our last goodbyes to leave for the honeymoon. Wedding Details
Our wedding was very personal and everything had a bit of 'Marli & Pieter' in. My brother helped to personalise everything from our 'save-the-date', invitation website, signage and table placings and a personalised logo to add to everything. All the family helped with the decor and our homemade pudding which was both our favourites. (Cheesecake and Malva pudding with custard). The guests each got a 'wegloopstok' as a gift with M and P letter cookies in it. We both love outdoor activities and travelling and linked our theme to the idea of 'going on a trip together' I probably got the most different and interesting proposal. It was late on Christmas evening in 2012. I was at home with my family and Pieter on his way home from a holiday with his family. I knew they were going to be back late and thought I would only see him the next morning (when we had to leave for a loooong drive because we were moving to Cape Town!). I was already in my pajamas when I got a phone call from Pieter's dad saying that there was an accident and Pieter got hurt, he assured me that he was okay, but that I must just quickly go with him to the hospital. You can imagine what went through my mind! When we arrived at the hospital, it was very quiet and there were no other patients in the hospital. Pieter's mom ran past us and said she had to go fill in some paperwork. They all played along very well! I got in the room, he must have been stressing, because it looked like he was in a lot of pain! He did not let me worry too long and got up and went on his knees... I was soooo overwhelmed and very surprised! It was more special that he asked me when we could still share it with our families at home! We celebrated that night with bubbly, a beautiful view of lights and dancing in the rain...

You can see more from this wedding on Yolandé Marx's blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue & catering: Old Mac Daddy | Photography: Yolandé Marx | Co-ordinator: Wendy Simpson | Videographer: FJS Productions | Cake: Jay ( Old Mac Daddy) | Flowers, décor & hiring: 4 Every Event | Stationery: Barend Spies & Wasserfall family & Chrisna du Plessis | Bride's dress: Olivelli Cape Town (Rosa Clara - Idolo) | Bride's accessories: Call It Spring (shoes) | Hair & makeup: Chrisna du Plessis (cousin) | Bridesmaids' dresses: Made by a family-friend | Groom's attire: Top Hat & Markhams | DJ: BAHA Entertainment | Decor & wine: Nicolene and Pieter from Gabrielskloof