Turn your wedding inside out by bringing the outside in…

Living in Dubai, Sheena Lee and Adrian's wedding was an intimate celebration with only the closest family and friends attending. They were eager to take advantage of South Africa’s scenic mountains, vineyards and surroundings as a backdrop and so it came as no surprise that the ceremony and reception was to be held outside at Franschhoek Country House and Villa’s. The look and feel of the occasion was to be natural, fresh and simple. We incorporated soft sage green “mock-silk” table linen to add more greenery and elegance to the surroundings and informally arranged the tables with alternating cream and pottery containers which were filled with a selection of “garden” flowers like lavender, white roses, lisianthus and some dodder. Three thumbs up Sheena Lee for going green! Pictures taken by Kate from Storybook Photography.

New beginnings...

No doubt that with the New Year we all have the urge to turn a new page and begin afresh with a list of resolutions. If you are planning your wedding during this time, you will most probably be searching for new and inspiring ideas, so once you have identified your desired theme & style, try to think out of the box to incorporate these elements in the smaller detail as well.

Strings of ribbon in your colour scheme can be a striking alternative for fairy lights and a post card for each guest rather than a guest book, adds a personal touch. Traditional name cards can be replaced with a personalized broach which guests can wear during the evening and it surely eases the effort of remembering everyone’s name. Why not make a stop at tin town and devise their creations into an interesting boutonnière or corsage? Titivate with chilli’s or treats and a tea cup can make a beautiful container for delicate flowers.

The sky is the limit once you start to unleash your mind… so see where takes you

and make sure you have fun along the way.

(Credits: Jean Pierre Uys and Eric Uys)