Handmade Bohemian Wedding by Duane Smith | SouthBound Bride

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Well, it has been a week y'all. (Yes, I know I'm not Southern, but I'm giving into my desire to say y'all because I can.) From tech issues to a very minor foot surgery that had me hobbling about with a cartoon-big bandage on my toe, it hasn't got off to the best start. But that all changes now, because this wedding is insanely cool. So much so, that it took just one incredible image for me to mail talented photographer Duane Smith with an "OMG I must have that wedding" email. I LOVE, heart and adore Michane's bridal style - I've seen a lot of flower crowns but hers is just amazing, and I love that her daughter got to wear a mini version too. Then let's talk about the floral print bridesmaid dresses (from PnP - budget bridesmaids for the win!), the beribboned feet, the red barn... All of that bright and beautiful against a backdrop of Midlands mist and rustic neutrals. It's amazing. And I'm so excited to share it with you. My good week officially starts here.

Love StoryNic and I go way back. We met when we were in Grade 11 and were both understudies to the main role in the play 'High School Musical'. He was also dating one of my best friends, at the time (later one of my bridesmaids). After school we went our separate ways and never really kept much contact. Nic studied in Pretoria and I was pretty much here there and everywhere. After five years, I got a phone call randomly one afternoon. It went something like this:
Nic: Hi, its Nic here
Michane: Nic who?
Nic: Nic from Durban
Michane: Oh okay...
Nic: What are you doing?
Michane: I am hanging up baby clothes.
Nic: Whose baby?
Michane: My baby.
Nic: Haha, no really... whose baby?
Michane: No really, my baby.
Nic: (nervous chuckle) : Oh... now we cant get married.
Michane: Why not?
Nic: (an even more nervous chuckle) Okay, I'm coming to pick you up for a drink.
I put down the phone and still wasn't sure which Nic it was, but when I added the number on Whatsapp, I saw from the profile picture that it was indeed the sweet Nic that I was hoping it would be. Judging by the trying-to-contain-his-shock-expression on Nic's face when he saw and hugged a much rounder me than he last remembered, he REALLY had no idea I was eight months pregnant when he made the call. We have never really looked back since that day. Mika and I have been so blessed and so lucky to have found such a wonderful man who accepted the situation and loves us both. Sadly for him, his dreams of being a rich bachelor forever crashed to the ground after that date!