Wedding Ideas - Africa #2

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Ready, steady, let's GO! I'm so excited to share a week of proudly South African wedding inspiration here on SBB, starting with this delightful shoot from two long-time supporters of the blog (along with their talented team), stylist Theresa of Creation Events and photographer Cheryl McEwan.

We at Wedding Friends have been waiting for this post for quite some time now, and it was definitely worth the wait. We do not always realize how fortunate we are to live in the beautiful continent of Africa.

Sneak Peak of Berta Bridal Gowns 2015 ♥ Eek! Berta's Bridal Gown collection for 2015 has just hit the web and we've got a few TOTALLY exclusive images for you! Feast your eyes on these never-seen-before sneak peak images from Berta's hot new bridal collection that will be hitting Confetti Daydreams in full on Monday!

The Offbeat Bride: Jen, playwright and educator Her offbeat partner: Clynton, lecturer and photographer Date and location of wedding: Gulu Private Resort, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa - October 4, 2014 Our wedding was rainbow steampunk-themed and most of the decor we made ourselves or begged and borrowed from friends.

But, leopards and lions? You've got to be kidding. Until I married my now-husband Frank--I didn't even like kittens. Truth be told--if you knew me at all from my Huffington Post Wedding Blog ... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elisabeth-laurence/carolina-the-cake-and-me-_b_7788778.html you could understand the Louis Vuitton part.

This beautiful wedding is filled with gorgeous, girly details, a stunning bride wearing a dream Maggie Soterro gown, perfectly elegant bridesmaids, a dashing groom AND the prettiest pink Protea wedding decor. Add photography by the outstanding Lightburst photography duo, and it's a recipe for perfection!

Mariah + Gal have a long-distance love that keeps them on their toes (and constantly on flights between the US + South Africa)! To celebrate their time being together, they decided to book a fun + colorful love session with photographer, Caitlin of CJK Visuals in Cape Town's beautiful Bo Kaap area.

Today's cute lil Wedding DIY download is inspired by the watercolour wedding trend that is so popular right now! It's pretty in peach with fun floral embellishments that we just love for a outdoor, botanical or beachy wedding. Grab your freebie using the form below.

The rare, and superbly sublime, images of Galia Lahav's 2015 Tales of the Jazz Age collection which you are about to see are very special. The glamorous wedding dress collection is so new that it hasn't yet been officially launched.

The concept from today's cute, whimsical pink and blue wedding inspiration, captured by Earthbound Images, was dreamed up by Pop of Colour Events. The idea was to create a soft, dreamy and whimsical feel using pops of pink and blue against a clean, white colour base.

Charl and Staci met as engineers in South Africa (where he was raised) and flew to Omaha (where she was raised) last December to get married with family and friends. This super chilled-out wedding started with an intimate ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse, went on to dinner at a regional Italian restaurant called Spezia, and ended with some glow-in-the dark BOWLING.

LOVE IS A QUIET WHISPER THAT SPEAKS SOFTLY When Gavin asked René to marry him, he wrote a tender poem which he read under a moonlight sky. He had prepared a telescope, and later that night they selected a special star which they would always think of as their own.

The Robyn Roberts 2015 South African wedding dress collection is contemporary and modern, with classic bridal elements. Featuring light, dreamy fabrics that are delicate but wearable, the collection is a one of pure bridal beauty. Filled with statement backs, illusion necklines, lace sleeves, and a few blush and nude coloured pieces, it's hard to pick a favourite!

Vous rêvez d'un mariage insolite au cœur de la savane, où vous et chéri êtes entourés d'animaux sauvages avec vos invités ? Pourquoi pas, comme nous le prouve la chouette équipe d'Elise Gorisse, wedding planner pour l'agence Weday's, à travers un shooting d'exception aux accents africains, imaginé par la créatrice Mariana de " Les petites écharpes ".

The time to celebrate in sparkly style is upon us! Whether you're planning a New Years Eve wedding or just a New Years celebration with friends, you'll be certain to need copius amounts of glitz and glitter.

The effortlessly chic LimorRosen 2014 collection, from young Israeli designer of the same name, was inspired by the ritual tattoos and body paintings of African tribes. Using silk and chiffon fabrics with gorgeous handmade beading and delicate lace in shades of ivory and nude, Limor Rosen creates bridal gowns in slim but subtly flowing silhouettes.

Today we are in beautiful South Africa for the rustic romantic DIY wedding celebration of Hanri and Jacques. They had rustic wooden tables with succulents and green blooms, scrumptious looking food and so many personal touches. Hanri and Jacques look so happy and in love, these images are a joy to behold.

Rosie and Bryce had many influences for their South African wedding, but most of all they wanted a day that was fun and relaxed and one where there was plenty of good food!"The inspiration for our wedding came from multiples sources", began the bride.

Today's post is partly aimed at the overseas brides and grooms, who are considering whether South Africa is the right place to celebrate their weddings (hint: it SO is). But let's be honest, for those of us blessed to be born or live here, it's nice to remind ourselves why this is one of the best destinations on earth.

Botanical Bliss & Pure Bridal Beauty! Hang on to your hats and flower crowns for this one, ladies! The absolutely lovely Zanike and her groom Johan were married at Ashanti Estate in Paarl. Zanike envisioned an indoor forest festival, a greenhouse-style celebration which ... Continue reading →

South Africa ♥ ♥ ♥ Lilac and lavender wedding colours are so lovely! These Lilac and Lavender Wedding Ideas {Trendy Tuesday} shares beautiful bridal inspiration in every sweet shade. In this vintage inspired South African wedding, these romantic hues take centre stage in the form of gorgeous florals and a pretty purple wedding cake!

Today's industrial handmade wedding comes to us all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa and we're just loving its creative + stylish vibe! Willeen + De Wet handcrafted lots of fun DIY elements for their day, which they say contributed largely towards the excitement and anticipation of their celebration.

I was convinced this wedding was a styled shoot with models. Convinced. These kinds of beautiful people don't exist in real life do they?!Well, apparently they do, and I've got the photographs to prove it. Stand by for some serious wedding envy my friends - That light! That dress!

Sweet, Original Christmas Gift Ideas for Lovers ♥ Let's be honest, after being with someone for a couple of years, thinking up cute and meaningful gift ideas for your other half get's tough. Birthdays, anniversaries, Valentines day and Christmas every year - that's a lot!

We adore parents-to-be Regardt & Mariska's beautiful blue maternity shoot in honour of baby Sion, who arrived just a few weeks later. We love that they chose to do their shoot among the golden fields on their own farm at home in South Africa where their baby boy will grow up, and we adore the soft light and golden glow captured so beautifully by Charl van de Merwe.

Get ready for a stylish weekend-long destination beach wedding in shades of bold blue, pewter and gorgeous greys, held on Mother City's much loved West Coast! Sweethearts Katie and Theoniel, who love travelling, discovered Paternoster on a West Coast trip and immediately fell in love with the natural beauty of the fishermen's village.

When I'm presented with a wedding where the bride rocks lace mouse ears, carries a rainbow lollipop in place of a bouquet, and her bridesmaids wear adorable little antler headbands, it's going to be pretty much impossible for me to turn down featuring it. Have you ever seen so much cuteness all in one place?!

Today's rustic garden picnic wedding was styled by Confetti Daydreams Wedding Blog at the picturesque wedding venue, Nooitgedacht Estate, in Stellenbosch. It's another collaboration between myself, the insanely talented photographer, Nikki Meyer, and the awesome bunch of vendors that brought you this whimsical peach and silver grey garden wedding inspiration session.

Taking a leap of faith, Paraguayan Jazmine, and her South African fiancé, Mike, decided to host their destination wedding in Cape Town, South Africa! Little did they know that many family and friends from all over South America would use their celebration as the perfect reason to make the journey to South Africa for the first time.

The delightful Spring 2015 Ti Adora wedding dress collection by Alvina Valenta is a dreamy combination of bohemian chic and delicate, vintage romance. Sheer, lace-embroidered fabrics feature heavily, alongside illusion backs, three quarter sleeves, voluminous ruffles, playful blush fabrics and even short, flirty skirts.