You've probably gathered by now that I'm a huge fan of the photographic stylings of my friends Luis and Kerry of Piteira Photography. This dynamic duo, who split their time between Portugal and South Africa, not only take dreamy, work-of-art photos, but they're also incredibly lovely. So I am always thrilled when South African brides take them up on their summer availability and book them for their wedding, like Chrizanda and JP did late last year. Even more so when the couple's stylish navy and gold colour scheme was revealed, and there are even some pretty, modern geometric details. It's all just TOO fabulous!

• The note JP wrote to me. It arrived as we were getting ready. That was very special.
• Walking down the aisle with my dad and looking into JP's teary eyes.
• After the ceremony, while taking photos. We were so happy, those photos are so real as we didn't even once look at the camera. We just couldn't stop laughing and smiling and kissing.
• Walking into the wedding venue, everyone clapped and we just knew...this will be an awesome party!

Advice for Future Brides & Grooms

• Never assume anything - your parents do actually want to be involved and they do want to sit at your table and they do want you to ask them for advice. (I kind of assumed my parents would want to sit with their friends, and by assuming this I hurt them in that they thought I didn't want them to be part of my day, which was never my intention.)
• Always trust the service providers you pick. You can't spend the night stressing about someone else's job.
• Go all out! It is only one day, you can't say "argh, too much effort let's skip on this little detail." Pictures will be taken, people notice things. Go the extra mile, you are doing it for your perfect day.
• What made our wedding extra special and people are still talking about it, was the entertainment. We kept everything a surprise and people loved it. We had a band at the reception venue, ballet dancers, a fire dance show, the lighting changed to create a party vibe after dinner. Everything was very well planned and timed, but the entertainment is what I'd say made our wedding slightly diferent to other weddingss I've been to.

You can see more from this wedding on the Piteira Photography blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue: Saronsberg Wine Estate, Tulbagh | Catering & co-ordination: Antoinette Events | Photography: Piteira Photography | Cake: Bride's mother and friend | Flowers: Martel Bakkes | Stationery: Nooi Events | Bride's dress: Elbeth and Christelle (two seamstresses I trust with all my heart, 072 995 9925) | Hair: Carla from Anuk in Ceres | Groom's attire: Hilton Weiner | Band: Bottomless Coffee | Ballet & fire dancers: Affrodizzyacts | DJ: Your DJ