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You know, it can be a challenge to find new words and new ways to describe the weddings we feature on SBB. I feel like I say "gorgeous" a lot these days. Well, I'm about to say it again, because today's wedding is GORGEOUS. Absolutely, get-your-swoon-on, magazine-worthy gorgeous. Michele and John chose to go with a simple colour scheme of white, blush and gold, which was complemented throughout by the deep emerald of foliage from their hanging swags and table garlands, and spectacular floral ceremony arch. Everything about it fits together like the pieces of a beautiful couple, partly thanks to the absolutely breathtaking pictures by Jenni Elizabeth. We've been looking forward to featuring Jenni's work for a while, and I hope you'll be seeing many more of her lovely images on SBB in future. But for today, let's sit back and breathe in the simple elegance of Michele & John's Garden Route wedding, and the sheer romance.

The Proposal The 14th September is a sad day in our calendar as that is the date on which John's mom passed away. So on this day I always tend to leave John to himself. I received an unexpected call from him after work, asking me to meet him at our local park. I arrived to a picnic which he had prepared for us. He seemed nervous, sad and excited at the same time. He knelt down in front of me and said: "I lost a very special woman on this day, but today I would like to gain another special woman in my life." It was the most beautiful thing anyone had ever said to me.

You can see more from this wedding on Jenni Elizabeth's blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue: Our private property | Catering: ­ Nguni | Ph​otographer: Jenni Elizabeth | Co­ordinator: M​oonyeen Stander (my mom) | Videographer: A​ndre & Monique, ­ A​&M Photography and Video Productions | Cake: Clare's Cakes ­ ​(​sugar flowers by the bride) | Flowers: D​iederick Geldenhuys | Decor & hiring: ­ Events and Tents | Stationery: Megan Fleitmann, Mr & Mrs in Love­/ K​im van Vuuren ­ | Ceremony venue:​ Our private property | Bride's dress: Elliot Claire | Bride's accessories: D​une, Goldsmiths London | Hair and makeup : D​ebbie Jean ­ | Bridesmaids' dresses: M​ango | Groom' s attire : H​ugo Boss | DJ: M​ichael's Mobile Music