Not everyone has 2 weddings, but due to some admin challenges and having family across 2 continentes, we followed up our official ceremony with a church wedding and celebration in South Africa.
Venue hunting was done by proxy through trusted family and we came across the gorgeous venue in Riebeek Kasteel that provided everything we could need. My lovely cousin from Mustard and Seed flowers outdid herself with the most amazing flower decorations incorporating elements of South Africa and Holland, and we had a fantastic photographer who captured the best moments of the day.
It turned into quite the family festival, as my new Dutch family traveled to South Africa for the wedding and for the first time they had the opportunity to meet my family and get to know each other. This led to lots of socialising around the braai and after a few sideways glances the kids got out a ball and then suddenly everyone was playing together.
The wedding could not have been more perfect. We had a chance to celebrate our marriage in a beautiful setting and spend time with some more of the people we love.
Families connected, friends came together from all over and we had an absolutely amazing time!
Be kind. Stay safe.
mcharlottesmith 