So unfortunately we've had some site downtime the last couple of days (hopefully now all sorted), and as a result, there's a ton of stuff I'm dying to share with you, so today is going to be a particularly busy day on SBB. And we're kicking it off with an absolutely beautiful jewel-toned wedding, with flowers that just took my breath away when I saw them (that bouquet!), a gold cake, and a spectacular wedding dress that just happens to be created from the bride's grandmother's vintage gown - so special! Benjamin and Yolandi are the most adorable couple, and they incorporated all their favourite colours and textures into their 'loveleigh' day - a day that was as cozy and intimate as it was gorgeous - making it not only lovely to look at, but personal and memorable too. Heather Steyn had no shortage of sweet moments to capture.

The Proposal
Benjamin asked me to become his wife just over a year after we started dating. We had spoken about getting married, but I didn't expect him to ask me yet. One day he arranged for me to meet him for coffee and when I got to there he was sitting with our jewellery designer. I was completely surprised, but super excited, as we chatted about my engagement ring and what type of style I had in mind. He had the jewellery designer tell me that it would take a couple of months to have the ring made, so I didn't suspect anything would happen soon.
That same weekend he took me on a date where he had rented one of those old Volkswagen 'hippie vans' (which I love) and we drove up the West Coast. Because he is such a romantic and I knew that my ring was still being made I thought that it was just a date, but started suspecting something might be up as we drove further and he became more nervous. (He had the ring made within a week, all planned to not make me suspect anything.) He gave me the most beautiful flowers and we stopped at this gorgeous private beach where he had arranged a surprise picnic for the two of us. After the picnic we walked along the beach and when I turned around he was on his knee, ring in hand, and asked me to be his wife. I jumped up and down with excitement, cried instantly and said yes! It was the quickest I had ever answered any question and my heart was so full knowing that I was going to have the privilege of marrying this amazing man. Afterwards we met up with friends and celebrated our engagement. Yay!

You can see more from this wedding on Heather Steyn's blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue & catering: Roodezand | Photography: Heather Steyn Photography | Videographer: Arm and Legg Productions | Cake: Sume Cabello (friend) | Flowers & décor: Studio Bloem | Stationery & website: Riaan Jacobs (friend) | Bride's dress: Grandmothers vintage 1959 dress with changes by Nina Christine | Hair & makeup: Tittewyt Hair and Make-up | Groom's attire: Country Road | Hiring: Studio BLOEM | DJ: DJ Dean