It probably says something about the range of South African wedding venues available that in five years of wedding blogging, I think this is the first time I've featured a town hall reception. But what a town hall! I had no idea this little vintage gem existed in Robertson, and it makes for the absolute PERFECT backdrop for Pietro and Adriaan's chic winter wedding, as cosy as it is stylish. Pietro wore an absolutely breathtaking gown from SBB fave Janita Toerien, and put her girls in long sleeved emerald dresses, the perfect complement to the charcoal tablecloths and plum coloured florals at the reception. With candlelight glowing on the tables, and guests merry with good food, good wine and good company, this celebration showed just how to put the warmth into a winter wedding. And Dearheart Photos were there to capture it beautifully, pink skies and all!

The Venue The Flowers The HoneymoonAdvice for Future Brides & Grooms
Do what makes you happy - if you want a pink dress, get a pink dress! It is your special day and everybody there loves you for who you are, so embrace it! Also, don't worry about the little things that don't happen or go wrong on the day - only you will notice them...
Adriaan was in charge of planning the honeymoon and it was supposed to be a surprise... but he had to tell me closer to the time because we needed visas! We went to France and spent two unforgettable weeks there. Half of the time in Paris, the rest of the time relaxing next to the ocean on the west coast. A perfect blend of busy and bliss! SBB ♥ Janita Toerien Wedding Gowns, a featured member of our Directory
I originally wanted mostly green foliage with very little flowers to add to the winter forest theme. We then decided to add some colour and depth by using mostly dark purple berry colours and some funky purple cabbages. (A couple of friends have subsequently planted them in their gardens and are sprouting beautiful memories of our day!)
Not only was the Robertson Town Hall the perfect location for what we had in mind, but it also had a lot of history in our family. My grandmother, great-grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins all had their wedding receptions there! It is a beautifully restored venue with wooden floors and wall panels and and beautiful light fixtures. I also grew up in Robertson (my parents still live there) so I wanted to support the local small businesses and show off my hometown in the same go.

You can see more from this wedding on the Dearheart Photos blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Ceremony venue: Robertson NG Moederkerk | Reception venue: Robertson Town Hall | Catering, co-ordination, flowers & decor: Philip & Christine Janse van Rensburg | Photography: Dearheart Photos | Videography: Tanya van Eeden (friend) | Cake: Louretta's | Stationery: Nushke Grobler (friend) | Bride's dress: Janita Toerien | Bride's accessories: Swarovski (earrings), River Island (shoes) | Hair & makeup: Anne Mart | Bridesmaids' dresses: Daily Look | Groom's attire: Fabiani (suit), Aldo (shoes) | Hiring: Urban Tonic (chairs & crockery), Teaspoon Tips (glassware) | DJ: Gideon Smit of PGSounds | Two-seater Queen Anne's: Sitting Pretty | Canapes & predrinks: Excelsior Wine Estate's Graze Deli