Lauren and Mike’s South African wedding was held on a farm. The day had a rustic and whimsical vibe, but overall they just wanted everyone to have fun. “We wanted to keep the wedding simple, but with attention to detail”, the bride explained. “We wanted everything to be personal, especially the ceremony.
“We originally wanted an outdoor ceremony, beneath a chandelier decorated tree, beside the brook but the weather had other ideas! The day before was a glorious day, but alas I woke up at 6am to the sound of rain, a howling wind and a freezing cold bedroom! Our wedding had to be moved inside at the last minute because the weather continued to trick us throughout the morning.”
“Not everything went as planned on the day but I wouldn’t change a thing about it,” she concluded. “It was perfect.”
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