Some weddings have you at Hello, but this one had me at a cat in a bowtie. I mean, it's a cat. In a bowtie! And the fashionable feline wasn't where the chic ended - Taryn's dress is incredible! I just love when a bride decides to do something different, in keeping with her personal style, and this Dior-inspired creation was really something special. Add a groom in sleek black tie, a hotel ballroom full of classic monochrome and delicate roses, and an adorable tiny bridesmaid in the form of Taryn and Kevin's baby daughter, and you have a beautiful, unique celebration, captured with panache by Kate Martens. AND there's a cat in a bowtie. ;)

We got married in Maris Stella's (my old school) chapel. I always dreamt of getting married there when I was younger. We were very privileged as only old girls are allowed to marry there. It is truly the most beautiful chapel; very classic and European.
For our reception we chose the Maharani Hotel because it suited our style. It is such a gorgeous, chic and elegant hotel. It has the original Venetian mirrors that Sol Kerzner built at the reception area's grand spiral staircase. We also loved the venue as we have an apartment on the beachfront too, so it was very much our vibe. Wedding Details
We chose to get married near the beachfront simply because we love it there. We have great memories of going to the funfair and jolling together at all the different bars.

You can see more from this wedding on Kate Marten's blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue & catering: Maharani Hotel Durban | Wedding Dress: Gideon | Shoes: Zara Classic | Make Up: Lisa Bailey | Hair: Alex Mayer Carlton Hair | Bridesmaid's Dresses: Made by Carol Palmer (031 564 5621) | Flower girl's Dress: Gideon | Groom & Groomsmen's Suits: Carducci | Decor, Stationery & Bonboniere: Nevenka Mavrodaris - 0825007617 | Flowers and Bouquets: Frenishya Thoolsi - Maharani Hotel | Catering: Maharani Hotel | DJ: Top Jocks Greig Lupke | Photography: Kate Martens | Co-ordinator: Nevenka & Taryn Mavrodaris | Videographer: Tomislav Svorinic | Cake: Cordi | Ceremony venue: Maris Stella School Chapel | Hiring: Function Décor Hire (0317016391)