Sometimes life has a wonderful way of bringing people together, even when you’re thousands of miles from home. That was certainly the case for Christian and Danielle, who both moved to England from South Africa. Although they grew up in the same country, it wasn’t until the beginning of their new lives in England that their paths crossed.
When it came to planning their wedding, there was never any doubt where they wanted to celebrate. Returning to South Africa meant they could not only be surrounded by family and friends, but also experience their home country together for the very first time. It made both their wedding and honeymoon even more meaningful.
The couple chose the beautiful Winery Road Forest in Stellenbosch as the setting for their special day. Surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking scenery, it was the perfect backdrop for a relaxed and memorable celebration.
Danielle found her wedding gown at Wed2B, and we had the pleasure of carrying out the alterations to ensure it fitted perfectly for the big day. Every bride wants to feel comfortable and confident in her dress, and it was a privilege to help make that happen.
Looking back on the day, Danielle shared something that every couple hopes for.
“As a bride, you expect to wake up on the day worrying that something is going to go wrong, but I didn’t.
All I could think was that we were getting married, to each other, in our home country, with all our friends and family there.
Nothing could go wrong. And nothing did.”
The ceremony was everything they had hoped for, followed by a wonderful reception celebrating with the people closest to them. Danielle’s hair and make-up, by Sprankel, completed her bridal look beautifully, allowing her to enjoy every moment knowing everything had come together just as she had imagined.
After the wedding, Danielle kindly sent us a selection of photographs along with this lovely message:
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you again for making my dress perfect for my special day. The day was beautiful and everything was perfect. Thank you again for playing a big part in making an already special day even more special.”
Receiving messages like this reminds us why we love what we do. Being trusted with such an important part of someone’s wedding day is a real privilege.
Congratulations to Christian and Danielle. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.
