Once upon a time... I feel like today's intro needs to start like a fairytale, since really, that's how Ronnilie and Niel's love story began - a moment straight out of a modern Sleeping Beauty! That fairytale beginning found its way to a magical wedding in the Cape Winelands (where the prince and princess met), handmade with love by family and friends, and carpeted in lush green hydrangeas. I've mentioned before how a single feature or installation can go a long way when it comes to decor, and that's exactly what we have here - a hydrangea table runner making a stunning statement as a centrepiece of the reception. We also love the rustic wooden boxes, the mismatched neutral bridesmaids, the groomsmen's paper boutonnieres! And all of it beautifully captured by photographer Daniela Zondagh. And so, as the story goes, they lived happily ever after...

DIY Elements
Sjoe! I am a DIY girl at heart and almost everything was handmade with love by my friends and family. My parents were absolute stars in this department and I could tell them my ideas, give them free reign and was always amazed by the outcomes. There is almost nothing that wasn't handmade by my creative mother. She made the bridesmaids' dresses, as well as their paper flower bouquets; the groomsmen's boutonnieres; she baked and decorated our wedding cake and I am sure a few other things that have slipped my mind. My dad made all the wooden flower boxes for the tables and he was also responsible for the delicious droewors and biltong that accompanied the pre-drinks. Our Save the Date video was made by Neill's brother, Stefan; our wedding invites were beautifully made by a friend of my sister's and the rest of the stationery was my department.

You can see more from this wedding on Daniela Zondagh's blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue & catering: 401 Rozendal | Photography: Daniela Zondagh | Videography: Lize and Adam from Love Project | Flowers, décor & hiring: Annie Munnik (family friend) | Stationery: Lillian van Zyl (family friend) | Bride's dress: Elizabeth Stockenstrom | Hair: Letitia van Zyl | Makeup: Marzaan Lotz | Groom's attire: Zara Man | DJ: DJ Riaan of DJ DEAN