When a music-loving gal meets her muso prince at an outdoor music festival, there's really only one way to get married - a stretch tent wedding in beautiful surroundings, with live music and craft food and beer, and a perfect mix of romantic pastels and rustic decor. That's what Andy, a local musician (drummer for Dan Patlansky, Connel Cruise & Duis:lig), and fiancee Belinda dreamed up for their big day, and with baby blues and blush pinks in everything from the bridesmaids to the food (pastel donuts, be still my detail-loving heart!), wine barrel stands and raw wood tables, a popcorn bar, and beautiful floral print stationery, it was the picture of country elegance, with a touch of vintage. But the most romantic moment of all - of course - was when Andy played his new wife a song he'd written just for her, making the musical fairytale complete. Our faves Jack and Jane were there to capture all these lovely pics.

The Proposal
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Every element of the day was something that had played a role in our lives. From the craft food, hand-made items, cupcakes, stretch-tent and live bands to the items we wore. We wanted a relaxed wedding that symbolised who we were... people that love music, being outdoors, between family and friends and craft food. It was the day I got to marry my muso-sweetheart - a day where we combined rustic chic decor, gourmet craft food, live music and a stretch-tent with a touch of elegance!
Rustic chic decor, natural colours, wood elements. The colours were blush pink, dusty blue and soft white.

I was very privileged to grow up in hospitality. My mom's side of the family owns the Guvon Hotels & Spas group and Kloofzicht Lodge forms part of this group. Kloofzicht Lodge has always been one of my favourite venues and secretly I always wanted to have my wedding there one day. So when Andy popped the question, I immediately asked my mom if we could get married at the venue. I always dreamed of having an outside wedding, and because my family owns the venue, they made a special exception for me to have my wedding in a stretch tent on the field between the dams, overlooking the beautiful views. We had exclusive use of the lodge for the wedding and most of the wedding guests stayed over, ensuring that we could party till 4 in the morning and just walk to our rooms. On an ordinary Saturday in March, Andy had a show in the Midlands Meander at Caversham Mill and I went along for the weekend. Expecting only a gig, I did not even consider that Andy would propose. The place was beautiful and after their show, we had a few drinks and just enjoyed the surroundings. Then Andy asked me to go to the cottage with him to fetch a jacket. When we got there, Andy went down on his knee and asked if I would spend the rest of my life with him. I was overwhelmed, this was so unexpected, and actually asked if he was joking. Still on one knee he asked if it looked like he was joking! A lot of tears and emotions later, we went for dinner and celebrated that we were engaged.

You can see more from this wedding on Jack and Jane's blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue: Kloofzicht Lodge | Catering: Chef Jan du Toit from The Fairway Hotel | Photography: Jack and Jane Photography | Co-ordinator: Reta Coetzee | Video: Motioncraft | Cake: Kelly Jaynes | Flowers & décor: Splendid Wedding Company | Stationery: Chrystalace | Bride's dress: Vesselina Pentcheva | Bride's accessories: Swarovski, Europa Shoes, Lana Jewellery | Hair: Daniel de Beer for Dis se Moet Salon | Makeup: Kim Winterscale | Bridesmaids' dresses: Vesselina Pentcheva | Groom's attire: Ben Sherman | Hiring: Moi Décor, Splendid Wedding Company | DJ: Zoo Sound | Bands: Stuart Reece and Chasing Daylight

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