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“True Love Conquers All” Ceramic Birds Salt and Pepper Shakers “True Love Conquers All” Ceramic Birds Salt and Pepper Shakers – Your story is a fairy tale come true and, like Sleeping Beauty, you’ve awakened to a life of love and happiness with your prince. Let these two sweet, ceramic birds bring some magic to [...]
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Shamrock Four Leaf Clover Bookmark Favors Shamrock Four Leaf Clover Bookmark Favors – Bring the luck of the Irish to your guests’ days with these shamrock/four leaf clover design bookmark favors. It won’t be just Irish eyes that are smiling when your guests arrive and see these luck-filled little treasures as their favors. That’s because [...]
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“The Crowned Jewel” Wedding Collection “The Crowned Jewel” Wedding Collection – Make a statement with this elegant “The Crowned Jewel” Wedding Collection inspired by nothing less than royalty. Each piece features a decorative crystal crown and broad satin ribbon. Stylish, chic and creatively unique! Available in white, ivory and black. Collection Includes: – Guest Book [...]
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Sandi and Arthur were married on the 15th December at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Johannesburg, South Africa. The wedding had an African inspired Pearls & Peacocks theme. From the bridesmaid dresses to the decorations, the hues of blues, greens and purples flowed throughout.
Sandi was the ultimate DIY Bride – she designed and made all the invitations, the flower arrangements, the table decorations, the catering and even the cake!
The attention to detail reflected the Brides creative touch and the couple’s personality. There were lovely little touches everywhere, a favourite being: on each table, each guest got a small bottle of Kalahari sand (you’ll see in a minute why the Kalahari sand has relevance!). After the speeches Sandi asked each guest to share a small amount of their sand in a large bottle, which will be kept in Sandi and Arthur’s home as a reminder of their special day! What a unique idea and so fitting for them as a couple!
Sandi wore a dress of her own design and what was particularly special about her dress, was around her waist she wore a leather wedding band – a gift from her Bushmen Mother! To fill you in, Arthur does a tremendous amount of conservation work in Botswana, in particular the conservation of indigenous Bushmen. Sandi often accompanies Arthur on his trips to the Bushmen camp (deep in the Kalahari) and they have both been accepted into the Bushmen tribe! Officially part of the Bushmen family! So it was only fitting to have those little touches that reflected a life-long work!
The ceremony was held in the gardens under the trees, followed by the reception at Eagles Fayre restaurant, literally a 5 min walk from ceremony.
Their special day could not have been better; it was filled with so much love and laughter, tears of joy and endless smiles! They were so happy they were literally doing handstands and jumping for joy!”
Venue: Eagles Fayre Restaurant, Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Johannesburg
Photographer: Kat DeSarigny Photography Facebook: Desarigny Photography
Cake, flowers, stationery and dress: the Bride
Signature White Wedding Invitations – Flower Fantasia Signature White Wedding Invitations – Flower Fantasia – Stina Persson for Wedding Paper Divas – 5 x 7 inch Flat Card – also available in this collection: response cards, enclosure cards, more info > >
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Brushed Silver Pocket Watch Brushed Silver Pocket Watch – Brushed Silver Pocket Watch Wedding Gift with 30 cm Chain – Give a traditional gentleman’s gift with a long-standing history! This classic brushed silver Pocket Watch will undoubtedly be appreciated by any of the men in your Bridal Party. Alloy metal case and 12″ or 30 [...]
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Flower Blossom Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers Flower Blossom Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers – These lovely little daisy-inspired flower blossom ceramic salt and pepper shakers make perfect spring and garden wedding favors. White daisy pepper shaker and green leaf salt shaker, when placed together, measure 1.25″H, 2.75″ diameter. Each set comes individually packaged in [...]
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“Love Blossoms” Stainless-Steel Spreader “Love Blossoms” Stainless-Steel Spreader – Though he wasn’t the prince of any girl’s dreams when they met, Belle’s warm heart saw the beauty within, and love blossomed. As you celebrate the beauty and meaning of your special moment with family and friends, thank them with a beautiful reminder of when your [...]
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“The Fairest of Them All” Enchanting Photo Frame Place Card Holder “The Fairest of Them All” Enchanting Photo Frame Place Card Holder – With her elegant beauty and gracious heart, Snow White was the first to show us that true love lasts forever. Thank your guests from the bottom of your heart with our black [...]
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“The Difference a Kiss Can Make” Frosted-Glass Photo Coasters “The Difference a Kiss Can Make” Frosted-Glass Photo Coasters – True love turned Tiana into a princess, and all it took was a single, heartfelt kiss. Your own fairy tale begins with a single kiss on a very special day just for you and your prince. [...]
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