A PE wedding! Not many people know this about me since I haven't lived there since I finished school, but I actually grew up in Port Elizabeth, so it's always fun to see a Friendly City wedding on the SBB pages. Add to that a palette of deep purple and dusky pink, a smitten bride and groom, and a candy buffet, and you have all the ingredients for a really lovely wedding. One thing I absolutely loved about this one was the way that not only did bride Zaakiyah get to show off two gorgeous looks between her Muslim ceremony and reception (including a particularly spectacular lace dress), but her bridesmaids cleverly wore their convertible dresses in different styles to reflect the change in formality between the two occasions. It's clever touches like that which are not just budget-friendly, but chic to boot. As for these sweet as honey images, they come courtesy of Davene Prinsloo, who was on-scene to capture every special moment.

The ProposalTauriq: I had a watch engraved with the words, "Marry Me" on the back. I got down on one knee and proposed to Zaakiyah outside her old house. (The same house I picked her up at for our first date.)

Wedding Details
Instead of using traditional numbers, we decided to name our tables with values we felt were important for a successful marriage. Some examples were: Faith, Love, Honesty, Respect, Friendship, Family, Trust, Laughter, etc.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue & co-ordination: Ukuphupha | Catering: Maya Loonat | Photographer: Davene Prinsloo | Cake: Susan from Exquisite Cakes | Flowers: Sindy Nel | Décor: Shaheedah at Shah's Draping | Stationery: Papermaster & DIY | Ceremony venue: Masjied Al-Abraar | Bride's dress & accessories: Anton Randall | Hair: Carmelita Syce | Makeup: Iris Gomez | Bridesmaids' dresses: Kelly at Blushing Brides | Groom's attire: Peri's Suit Hire | Hiring: Darryl at Extreme Hiring | DJ: Chad Spectrum - Bay FM resident DJ