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Wedding {Nathalie & Cor}

April 12, 2019

“I exist in two places…
Here,
and where you are” – Margaret Atwood

I loved this beautiful simplistic wedding of Nathalie and Cor that took place at Watercrest, just outside Pretoria on a beautiful summer’s day. The Lavender alongside the gardens were in full bloom, and it was as if every life form and flower couldn’t wait for this love celebration.

The walkway towards the chapel were draped by greenery – done by the groom himself – and it just looked stunning.

Cor got ready in the guesthouse with his Bestman, Johan (his son) keeping a watchful eye on him and the rings. He was ring security too, and he really took pride in this important job at the wedding.
The girls had the Bridal suite and enjoyed some champagne before they got dressed. One of my favorite sets of images was when Nathalie held out her shoe for me to capture the message Cor wrote at the bottom, which she hasn’t seen yet and didn’t know about, that had me capture some real emotional images of this beautiful bride when she turned the shoe around to read her message…. “you will never stand alone”. So special!! even I had a sneaky tear behind the camera.

When Nathalie walked towards the Chapel alongside her Dad, Johan couldn’t contain his happy tears when he saw her walking towards him and his Dad, the Groom. There were actually a few wet eyes throughout the chapel… have you ever seen such a beautiful bride??

After the ceremony and family images, we had some fun with the Bridal Party and then the stunning Couple session around the gardens. I loved this venue with all the opportunities it gives for photography.

With these two both being pilots, they had probably the best MC I have ever came across at a wedding – a real SAA Captain, who in true SAA fashion pointed out the nearest exits, the no smoking rules and all other venue rules and the announcements was on point and enjoyed by all!

The dancefloor was opened with the couple dance, a super slow and romantic song, followed by a very different upbeat and fun father-daughter dance – it was brilliant, and the night continued with some more dancing.

Nathalie and Cor,
Thank you for having me capture your special day and memories, it was a real privilege to be part and I loved every moment! These are just a few of my favorites from your day, I hope you enjoy them.
Love,
Elize

Suppliers:
Venue: Watercrest Wedding Venue
MakeUp: Face by Geraldi
Weddding dress: Crystal Brides

Wedding {Lezandre & Braam}

February 12, 2019

”How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Once in a while, you get to a wedding where everything just makes you smile! From the Venue, to the detail in decor and of course the Bridal Couple. Lezandre and Braam had their fairytale wedding at The Nutcracker Wedding Venue – yet another destination wedding on our books, because we absolutely love travelling to capture wedding memories.

These two are so perfect for each other… a true romantic comedy with every look and touch they share. Oh, and off course there were some tearful moments – just love capturing those, because you see, your wedding day is not just all the perfectly posed moments, it’s also those memories captured through my lens that makes you reminisce when you look through your photo’s, even the ones you think I might not see #babypowdermoment (and Lezandre you’ll remember this too well).

Thank you for choosing me as your wedding photographer. I had an absolute blast at your wedding, and I’m in love with your photo’s – I hope you love them too!

SUPPLIERS:
Photographer: Elize Mare – Elize Mare Photography
Venue: The Nutcracker CountryVenue
Hair:  Royal Tree
Make up for Bride:  Lezandre Gerber Beauty
Make up for Bridesmaids : Royal Tree
Flowers:  Bugz at twigs
Wedding Dress:  Bridal Manor – Pronovias
Jewellery: Lovisa
Decor:  Oopsie daisy & bugz at twigs
Cake:  The Nutcracker – Chef Paul Henry

Wedding {Elsie & Japie}

January 9, 2019

It was a hot summer’s day at Sôkêng Wedding Venue, another destination wedding in Limpopo for us, when Elsie and Japie said their I do’s at the venue’s outside Chapel. Elsie made these origami hearts, which were hanging from the trees and it looked really amazing as they were blowing in the wind while they exchanged their vows.

With Protea flowers on the tables, more hearts hanging from the reception hall roof and the guests closest to their hearts in attendance, their wedding day was all they dreamed about.

I planned this amazing sunset session for their couple love shoot, but instead we had a bit of wind, thunder and rain, which made for some really amazing shots.

Elsie en Japie,
I wish you a lifetime of happiness! I hope you enjoy the little teazer of your day through my lens!
Love, Elize

Service Providers:
Photographer : Elize Mare Photography
Venue: Sokeng Wedding Venue
Cake: Klits Tuisgebak
HMUA: Hidden Beauty
Flowers: Doornkraal Proteas
Décor : Sôkêng Wedding Venue and Zanet’s Party Rentals

Wedding {Ernst & Yolanda}

December 12, 2018

Without you I am nothing,
with you I’m something,
Together we’re Everything

On Ernst and Yolanda’s wedding day at the stunning Morgenzon Guesthouse in Pretoria, one could just see the love these two share. Every touch, every look, every moment…. it was just magical. Throw in a Fairy Tale setting outside in the garden with both the Ceremony and the Reception under the trees… just more magic. Especially the Reception which had only candle light and fairy lights over the dance floor – I’m in love with the result!

I loved capturing their memories for them, and share a few of my absolute favorites here.

Service Providers:
Photographer: Elize Mare Photography
Venue and Decor: Morgenzon Guest House
Wedding dress: Cindy Bam Couture
Hair & Make Up : Rose Serene Studio
Wedding Cake: Divine Delights
Flowers: Bella Fiore

Wedding {Leeshen & Pieter}

November 27, 2018

“How do you spell Love? – Piglet
“You don’t spell it, you feel it” – Pooh

I had the privelege for yet another destination wedding with Leeshen and Pieter who got married at Sôkêng Wedding Venue outside, Groblersdal. Their Wedding day arrived and it was a hot one in Limpopo, with THE most beautiful sunset during their couple session!

They had a beautiful DIY wedding, with flowers and wooden cut heart decor – all done by the family. With wood-woven hearts hanging from the ceiling at the reception hall, every bit of detail was as they wanted.

It really was a privilege for me capturing all these memories! From the Groom and Groomsmen getting ready at the ‘Ramkamp’, to the guests enjoying the cool-off-pool at the venue, to the first look with Dad seeing the bride for the first time, and all the other memories captured through my lens on the day.
I hope you enjoy the summary of their wedding day story, as seen with a small selection of images.

Leeshen en Pieter,

vir julle wil ek dankie sê dat ek kon deel wees van jul dag! En ek wil vir julle net die mooiste toewens vir jul toekoms saam. Tonne seëninge en Liefde vir julle!
Liefde,
Elize

SERVICE PROVIDERS:

Venue: Sôkêng Wedding Venue

Dress & Make UP: Tess Designs

Hair: Dale Lotter

Groom’s leather accesories: The Groom

Bow Ties: Glitter and Glamour Creations

DJ: Ama Promotions

Wedding {Francois & Aneka}

November 15, 2018

“I love you slightly more
than you love Beer” – Unknown

Earlier this year I captured Aneka & Francois’ engagement session at Mad Giant brewery, and at last I can share more of their wedding day at Sôkêng Wedding Venue, in Limpopo, that took place late September 2018.

Their love for each other, showed clear. So did their love for beer with Beer names for table names and some Beer on tap for their guests. During their couple session I even presented them with two beers from Mad Giant Brewery – loved their excitement when they opened it up!

All the flowers were done by the family on the morning of the wedding, and the gorgeous tree branches, which formed part of the decor, came from Aneka’s Dad.

Catering was done by Sôkêng and the spitbraai was absolutely delicious.

Enjoy some of my favorites:

Wedding Couple {Sheree and Alon}

November 2, 2018

“Our Love is beyond any love ever described..
It is a love that is beyond love,
A soul connection in which no seam is visible. “- Steve Maraboli

What a gorgeous Styled Couple session for Sheree and Alon celebrating their recent intimate marriage, that took place on 1 September. And OH MY WORD…. her Dress!!! I just Love the look!

The day for this couple session had the perfect weather, and the venue gave us some great backdrop areas for these two who got dressed in their wedding outfits again to capture these special memories.

Photographer: Elize Mare Photography
HMUA: Beauty and the Brush SA
Venue: The Hertford Country Hotel
Flowers & Decor Styling: Impressionant Events

Wedding {Samantha & Stefan}

October 21, 2018

Rain is just Confetti from the Sky

So when you get booked for a wedding in the stunning Western Cape on a wine farm, you tend to get super excited. I mean… the views from just about every wine farm is amazingly beautiful. So when Samantha and Stefan booked me for their Wedding at Cape Point Vineyard in Noordhoek, I couldn’t contain my excitement and was looking forward to this destination wedding in one of my favorite provinces.

The day of their wedding arrived, and the good old Western Cape gave us her wettest and windiest temperament she most possibly could, but we managed to get some unforgettable memories of their day.

With their ceremony due to take place outside, their amazing Co-ordinator arranged for it to move inside, to keep guests all snug and warm during the predicted stormy weather.

Samantha for sure won’t forget the moment we were outside taking photo’s with the Land Rover she arranged for Stefan, and the wind came down over the mountain with such a force it felt as if the Land Rover were lifted and moved! This is going to be a story being told to the grand kids one day! For sure not the best weather for the couple session, but man! Definitely some memories made 🙂

These are just some of my favorites…

Service Providers
Venue: Cape Point Vineyard
Wedding Dress and Bridesmaids Dresses: Cindarella’s Closet
Hair & Make Up: Delaney Siebert Make Up Artist
Wedding Co-Ordinator: Nu Experiences
Cake: Chocswirl
Decor & Flowers: 4 Every Event
Landrover: Estian du Toit

Wedding {Craig & Kaylene}

October 12, 2018

This was a Magical April Wedding at The Black Horse Brewery in Magaliesburg, with fairy lights creating a magical atmosphere in the glass brewery hall. Black decor, slate under plates and grey tones – a great backdrop for the soft colored flowers.

I was privileged to have 2nd shoot alongside Salt&Pepper Photography, and I’m super excited to share what I’ve captured at this stunning wedding… for sure a wedding with a modern twist!
I got to meet up with the bride at her parent’s home where she got ready, off to the beautiful Church they got married in, and then to the venue for the rest of their magical day.

Enjoy some of my favorites…

Wedding {Aamina & Waheed}

September 17, 2018

“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.” Nicholas Sparks

In April I was lucky enough to witness the love Aamina and Waheed has for each other.
Capturing their traditional Nikah Ceremony, followed by their Couple shoot and Reception at Mount Usambara,
it was a privilege to 2nd shoot for Andre Sonnekus once again.

Enjoy a few of my favorites.

Wedding { Mathys & Andoline}

September 12, 2018

“For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you” – Andrew McMahon

These two tied the know on their Happy Ever After day recently at Mooiplaatsie Wedding Estate, and it was a joyous occasion with loads of love, tears and laughter.

They met at the race track with Matthys sliding into hear heart with his Blue Boy Drift Car, and it was head over heels for both of them. A few years later we did their surprise proposal and engagement on a beach in Port Shepstone and since then I was looking forward to capture their Wedding Day memories.

Andoline looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress, and Mathys looked handsome in his Western Style outfit. The love these two have for each other is evident in every look and touch.

Ando & Mathys, May you love each other… always!
1 John 4:16: “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

Service Providers:
Photographer: Elize Mare Photography – www.elizemare.co.za
Venue: Mooiplaatsie Country Estate
Make Up: Beauty and the Brush SA
Hair: Soho Hair and Color Lab
Dress: Hanny Wertheimer – Forver After Creations
Cake: Portallian Kitchen
Rings: American Swiss

Wedding {Suzanne & Ashley}

August 6, 2018

“Before you came, my life was empty.
It is you who lifts me up…
It is you who give me life…
Now, I am confident on loving you for the rest of my life.” – Unknown

This Industrial Wedding… oh wow, I have loved every minute of it! And… the venue is one of the venues on my bucket list to shoot at, so when Andre asked me to assist him with this wedding I jumped with joy at the opportunity!

I met up with the Bride and Bridal party at the Sheraton Hotel for the pre-wedding images, from where we headed to 012Central for the Ceremony and Reception, complete with food trucks and great music for entertainment.

The venue and surrounds outside in the streets of Pretoria, made for some pretty great and unique wedding photo’s – we even went dancing in front of the State Theatre, and popped in at Chicken Licken on the corner for fun.

Enjoy some of my favorites – there is quite a bit of them!

Wedding {Tamara & Tyran}

June 8, 2018

This lovely couple tied the knot at the breathtaking Thaba Eco Hotel and Spa in March 2018. Tamara’s dress definitely is a favorite of mine for 2018 – it has pockets!
Their wedding was filled with beautiful moments. My favorite being Tyran’s expression as he saw his Bride walking down the isle.

Oh, and I LOVED the wedding ring box Tamara’s ring was kept in.. it had this glowing light which made the ring sparkle even more!

During the couple session, we had the most gorgeous sunset light. Sunset for sure is my favorite part of any wedding day.

I was second shooter to Marisa Venter for this wedding, and I loved every moment. Here are some of my favorites.

Wedding {Val & JP}

June 1, 2018

“What’s meant to be will always find a way” – Trisha Yearwood

Val and JP’s wedding at La Louise in Pretoria North was a sunny warm autumn day. and their signs welcomed you to their love story from entering the venue. With their Winter Wonderland theme to their wedding day, Val made me think of Elsa in the animated film, Frozen.

It was a relaxed afternoon getting ready with loads of laughter and the bridesmaids enjoying their swirling dresses. There were some really beautiful moments, and for me three stood out distinctively. I especially loved the one moment between Val and her Grandfather when he saw her in her wedding dress, oh and the bridesmaids expressions when we did the reveal of Val in her dress, as they have not seen it yet. But the best one was when JP saw his wife to be walking down the isle – he couldn’t hide his tears of happiness. This to me is what sums up weddings… Love and Emotion!

The couple session… oh my soul! We had the most gorgeous sunlight in the small amount of time we had to capture these two during their first moments of Mr & Mrs van Heerden, and I love every single image we captured for them.

These are just a few of my favorites from their wedding day, and I hope you enjoy them.

To Val & JP:
Thank you for having me as part of your wedding day. I wish you just more happiness and love as your journey together continues.
Love
Elize

Service Providers:
Photography: Elize Mare Photography – www.elizemare.co.za
Videographer: First Kiss – www.firstkiss.co.za
Venue, Decor & Catering: La Louise – www.lalouise.co.za
Hair: Nicole du Plessis
MakeUp: Mystique Make up
Wedding Dress: The Bridal House – www.bridalhousesa.co.za
Bridesmaids Dresses: Gelique – www.gelique.com
Wedding Cake: Divine Delights Cake boutique – www.divinedelights.co.za
Groom’s Suit, Tie & Cufflinks: Smart Guy, Centurion – www.smartguy.co.za
Satin Gowns, Slippers & Garter: Forever Vogue
Brides & Bridesmaids Bouquets: Dollies Closet
Guest Book frame & Ringbox: Laser Link – www.laserlink.co.za
DJ : Gauteng DJ – www.gautengdj.co.za

Wedding {Petro and James}

May 15, 2018

“One day you will be old and wrinkled, and I will still love you.”
― V.E. Schwab, A Conjuring of Light

Earlier this year I had the privilege to assist on this simplistic Wedding in one of the most picturesque parts of our beautiful country, at The Red Barn in Dullstroom with Studio40Six. I couldn’t help myself during this wedding and just snapped away at everything I saw.
For a wedding planned in less than two months every little detail was picture perfect, and oh my heart! the Views of Dullstroom …. enjoy a few of my favorites!

Wedding {Dawie & Tanya}

April 6, 2018

“I Love you
For all that you are
all that you have been
and all you are yet to be”

Dawie and Tanya’s wedding day at The Forest Walk Wedding Venue arrived sunny and warm and just as Tanya was to walk down to the beautiful Chapel in the Forest it started pouring down with rain. How much more blessed can a wedding day be. As soon as the rain lit up, the Bridal party arrived walking down the isle followed by the gorgeous Bride.

It was such a privilege being main photographer to Andre Sonnekus Videography for this wedding. These are a few of my favorites.

Wedding {Rhonwyn & Sascha}

March 17, 2018

“Ich möchte den Rest meines Lebens mit Dir Verbringen”
{I want to spend the rest of my life with u}

Rhonwyn and Sascha’s story is a true love story and I got to spend time with them on their most precious day to capture their wedding photos at Red Ivory.

It was a beautiful hot sunny day in Hartebeespoortdam and Rhonwyn looked so beautiful in a stunning designer dress from Olivelli and Sascha looking dashing in his outfit from Ghalic – but with the shirt he wore on the day he proposed, how sweet is that!

The best moment for me was when Sascha saw Rhonwyn walking down the isle, tears streaming down his face. Their ceremony was filled with love, tears and laughter and ended with a special moment with the Christening of their little boy.

With rain in the distance, and the stunning views from both the Chapel and the Reception hall this sure was the perfect day, and I loved every moment I captured.

Sascha & Rhonwyn,
My wish for you is that you’ll be happy every day of your life.
Thank you so much for having me as part of your day!
Love,
Elize

Service Providers:

Videographer: Fireproductions
Wedding Dress: Olivelli
Groom Suit: Ghaliq
Cake: Candy Cake
MakeUp: Tammy
Hair: Lloy
DJ: Blaste entertainment

Wedding {Neil & Shannon}

March 9, 2018

“He was magical, and serious…
And he stole my heart away” – Unknown

These two had the most perfect wedding day at Harmonie Protea Wedding Venue outside Cullinan, from the first looks when they saw each other while Shannon walked down the isle to their couple session, everything was perfect and truly beautiful. We had the most amazing sunset light to end of their couple session among the Proteas, and I’m in love with every single image I captured.