Working in the wedding industry, I'm lucky enough to regularly come across some of the most creative, interesting, and downright nice people you'll ever meet. And maybe it's just my opinion, but I think industry weddings are some of my absolute favourites. Maybe that's down to a combination of the fact that they know immediately who their go-to dream team of suppliers is (and trust them to work their magic) and the fact that when you've seen a hundred other people's weddings, there's a simplicity to your choices that really lets the love shine through. And shine through it definitely does in today's wedding - when I first saw Bron and Dean's breathtaking pictures by Kikitography pop up on my Facebook feed I couldn't take my eyes off them! Boho country foresty perfection, not least thanks to Bron's incredible gown and the backdrop of gorgeous Camp Orchards in KZN. You may know Bron from her work behind the camera as the owner of Vanilla Photography, very much a SBB fave, but it turns out she's just as radiant in front of the lens, along with her handsome groom. Add in some of the most perfectly mismatched bridesmaids and groomsmen, and organic-style greenery arrangements by the wonderful Carolyn of Adore Weddings, and it's a treat for the eyes and for the soul.

Wedding Details
There were so many things we did a bit differently that I loved! I really wanted our wedding to feel extra special and 'different', as I spend every weekend watching other people get married. One of these was our ceremony. My favourite thing we did was ask Dean's uncle, Charles, to 'marry' us. We also wrote our own vows. This was incredibly special to both of us. Neither of us are religious, and we wanted the ceremony to be personal and special, and different. We also asked that nobody took photos during the ceremony, and this made people really listen and be present. I can't even tell you how many still remark on how special and beautiful our ceremony was. It was just super personal and Charles was incredible.
Our timeline was also a feature - we got married really early in the day compared to 'normal'. This was so we were able to spend extra time with our guests while they mingled and had canapés. I didn't want to go for photos until just before sunset, and this meant that we had so much time to really enjoy our day, the same way as everyone else does. I also knew I wanted to get dancing as early as possible, as the venue closed at 12pm. We had our first dance just after sunset, and we didn't leave the floor until they shut us down!

Advice for Future Brides & Grooms

• Hire suppliers you can trust and LOVE the work of. That way you'll never be disappointed!
• Don't sweat the small stuff. There are going to be some tough decisions that need to be made. Just remember that at the end, the ONLY thing that really matters is the two of you, and what the day is about - your commitment to each other.
• Spend time thinking about your timeline, and how you'd best like to spend YOUR day. Ask you photographer/planner to give you advice and what works best for photos, and then personalise it to you and how you'd want it to play out.

Be sure to watch this beautiful video by The Minerals!

You can see more from this wedding on the Kikitography blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue: Camp Orchards | Catering & cake: Aubergine | Photography: Kikitography | Co-ordination, flowers & décor: Adore Weddings & Events | Stationery: Seven Swans | Video: The Minerals | Bride's dress: Julia Ferrandi | Bride's accessories: Bo & Luca (headpiece) | Hair: Stacy from CROP | Makeup: Laura Halgreen | Groom & groomsmen's attire: Zara, Woolies & Markhams | Bowties & ties: HIS Clothing | Hiring: Barserve Decor Items (bars); Weddings & Functions by Jackie (café lights); Crystal & Vine | DJ: DJ Vivian | Entertainment: Gary Nixon- The Kickstands