Rustic with a twist...

By

Rustic farm weddings have been a big trend for the past few years, so Elmarie and PM wanted to make sure their rustic celebration had a bright and bold colourful twist to keep things interesting. Using pops of colour Elmarie and PM hosted their unique wedding at the stunning Lezar Opstal farm, complete with beautiful horses - perfect for equally beautiful portraits with Carolien and Ben Photography.

Lezar Opsta South Africa wedding by Carolien and Ben Photography | onefabday.com

Elmarie and PM grew up in the same small town in South Africa. Their parents knew each other, and Elmarie and PM were sent to the same schools - but their paths didn't really cross until years later. Elmarie told us..."Many years later when P.M was working and living in Qatar and I was still in Bela-Bela, I contacted him via Facebook to get some pointers for an upcoming stopover in the UAE whilst on holiday in India with my parents and sister. P.M. was in South Africa on holiday when he received the message and we met for coffee. There the interest sparked and a long distance relationship of more than 2 years started. Several flights, holidays, countless hours on the phone and a relocation back home brought us where we are today."

To propose PM flew to Qatar, where Elmarie was celebrating with family, to surprise her with a one of a kind gift..."I was having breakfast with my mom and sister when all of a sudden someone from behind (P.M.) asked if he could join us. After breakfast P.M. took me to a beautiful location on the banks of the Crocodile River, where he asked me to marry him."

For their wedding PM and Elmarie wanted a farm wedding with a twist as Elmarie describes..."We wanted a wedding that was original and different to the current trends and different to any wedding we've ever been to. Vibrant berry colours to contrast the natural browns of winter. We wanted a winter wedding because it had so much potential to be different from most weddings held in spring or summer. We wanted to keep it small and personal with attention to detail."

Vibrant colours were incorporated in Elmarie's bright and bold bouquet, balloon decorations and lots of playful reception details including a fabulous cherry wedding cake complete with animal cake toppers.

For their honeymoon Elmarie and PM took a once in a lifetime trip to Alaska..."We ticked Alaska off our bucket list. We went on a cruise to see the glaciers and then did a few extra days travelling inland. On the way home we stopped in New York for some much needed shopping. It was three of the most amazing weeks in our lives." A huge congratulations to you both, and thanks so much for sharing your wedding day with us all!

A big thank you also goes to Carolien and Ben Photography for sharing their work with us. To see more from Carolien and Ben visit www.carolienandben.com