Sometimes, when I'm selecting a wedding for publication, there are details I notice but don't really understand, and then when I read the bride's story, everything makes sense. Those are kind of my favourites, because it means that they're personal in a way that something just taken off Pinterest never can be. That was the case with the poem inscribed on the floor-to-ceiling windows of Old Mac Daddy in today's wedding, and it turned out to be just one of the lovely tributes from the bride and groom, in memory of their much-missed parents. Such a special touch, and those tributes fitted seamlessly into the clean lines of this beautifully designed, minimalist, organic wedding day. From the stationery 'branding' (repeated in the cake toppers and boxes, adorable) to the signs telling the couple's story down the aisle (even more adorable!), to the rose gold (rose gold! we love!) and wood detailing, to the chevron sparkle bridesmaid dresses and the bride's convertible princess gown (not to mention immaculate hair and makeup by Corlé Barnard), everything about it is a breath of fresh air and an expression of Mia and Johan. The wonderful Claire Thomson captured these fantastic pics.

DIY Elements Memorable Moment Advice for Future Brides & Grooms
Get an awesome wedding planner like Nikki Du Plessis. Having someone dealing with the stress, programs and wedding timeline, gives the bride and groom the opportunity to truly enjoy their day with the people they love. Make sure you take your time to pick a photographer and look at their work. Once you have found the one (almost as important as finding your one true love!), book an engagement shoot. This really put my husband at ease on the day and made us super comfortable. We also got to know Claire and this made us even more relaxed on the wedding day. Her work is magical - she really has an eye for capturing the moment.
If music be the food of love, play on. We had a string quartet for the service and reception. They created a wonderful ambience and a great option for load shedding shenanigans. We took extra care in selecting a DJ, and on the night everybody and I mean everybody was breaking it down on the dancefloor!
Make sure you have a videographer. The day goes by so quickly and one simply cannot remember everything. The videographer is your eyes and ears when you're too busy giving kisses!
Giving my husband a high five once I arrived at the end of the aisle!
I designed all the stationery and the bridesmaids' dresses and Johan made the groomsmen's gift boxes. We also had to source the door arch for the ceremony but Nikki, my wedding planner, managed to find one that was absolutely perfect.

You can see more from this wedding on Claire Thomson's blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue & catering: Old Mac Daddy | Photography: Claire Thomson | Co-ordination: Nikki Du Plessis of Bride Sidekick | Videography: Desert Rose | Cake: Bird Cage | Flowers & décor: Opus | Stationery: Mia Kriek and Blooming Wonderful | Bride's dress: Catinka Turner | Bride's accessories: Daneel Diamonds; Lady Peculiar | Hair & makeup: Corlé Barnard | Bridesmaids' dresses: Avril Cooper | Groom's attire: Ted Baker | Hiring: Urban Tonic; Scape | DJ: DJ Chopper | Entertainment: Simply Strings

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