Photography by: Michael & Danieta Glenister
Wedding: Saturday 02 March 2013
Farthing Hall
Wedding: Saturday 02 March 2013
Farthing Hall
Name of Bride: Marilize Scheepers
Age: 23
Occupation: Social Media
Manager
Name of
Groom: Henco
Scheepers
Age: 24
Occupation: Proposals
Engineer
How did you
meet:
We
were in school together but I never noticed him. After school we met again in
church and this time for sure it was love at second sight!
The
proposal:
I
always said I wanted to look pretty when he proposes, so my hubby to be
arranged a photo shoot and asked me to be his wife in one of the picnic scenes.
He gave me a handmade book with our real life fairytale in it and on the second
last page he asked me to be his wife. The last page had a stunning vintage
inspired ring attached to it and when I looked up from the book he was on one
knee waiting for my answer!
What theme
or atmosphere did you create on your Big Day:
For a girl
that loves anything vintage the theme was obvious. The colours I decided on was
dark pink, light purple and gunmetal silver and we decided on bringing in
French words and feel to it, this made the day even more romantic than I ever
dreamed.
What was
unique about your wedding?
We had a fantastic string quartet that
entertained the guests while we took photos in the lovely gardens. Our friends
and family enjoyed our sweet table and Elegant Entertainment’s singing waiters
made it a day to remember!
Describe
your Table Décor/Flowers or Gifts to guests:
Our flowers were roses - cream,
pink and purple and we had silver coloured moss that took my breath away! Our
tables were done in the vintage colours and every seat had its own frame so that
the guests could write a little note to the happy couple. The table names were
French love names and the guests had a fun time trying to pronounce all the
words. We also had homemade vintage newspapers, with details leading up to our
big day! All around the venue there were photos of us throughout the years and
romantic quotes describing our love for one another. The Master’s Voice Gramophone
welcomed the guests with the feeling of love and romance in the air!
Describe
your Wedding Dress:
My
dress was made from lace with pearl detail, in an off white colour. The veil
was long and the train of my dress incorporated exquisite pearl detail.
Describe
your Wedding Cake:
Our
cake was a coco chocolate three tier cake. One tier was decorated with diamond
and pearl details and another with vintage ribbons. The cake topper was my
favorite, with our initials in a lovely shaped design.
The Best
thing about being a Bride:
The
butterflies I got in my tummy when I walked to the church on my dad’s arm, and
the amazing feeling I felt when I walked into church, down the aisle to the man
I love.
The Best
thing about being a Groom:
When
the Church doors opened and I saw my soon to be wife walking down the aisle,
seeing her glow and just knowing that
there is no one more special , more amazing, and more loving than the person
walking towards you.
Highlights/Special/Funny
incidents of the day:
Henco
(the groom) snuck a kiss in church while the Pastor was busy preaching,
everyone started laughing and we had a few shouts of hooray!
What have
you learned from this experience:
That
we have amazing friends and family and that they will do anything to see us
happy.
Any advice
you would like to give other bridal couples?
Have
fun! Take every moment in because everything happens so fast and then all you
have left are the memories made!
