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Rustic South Africa wedding: Karin + Craig

July 8, 2013
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Welcome back from the long weekend! We know it’s probably a little harder than usual to get back to reality on this Monday morning, and we gotta warn ya, Karin + Craig’s dreamy South African wedding isn’t going to make it any easier. Between the sweeping views, rustic feel, and natural moments captured by Love Made Visible, it’s one enchanting affair.

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From Karin: We loved the idea of having our entire wedding outside, from the forest reception to the canapés on the lawn, to the reception on the veranda. It is a very unpretentious space and was the perfect venue to create a festival for celebrating love.

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Fun fact: Craig had his suit made by a tailor while he was in India on holiday.

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Our good friend Miles played a lovely tune on the sitar when I walked down the aisle.

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Karin’s dad made her bronze crown and Karin made Craig’s. Um, do you think they’ll make one for us?

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Karin’s mama made all the wreaths on the walls using greenery from the family’s beach house garden.

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Cheers, Karin + Craig! What an absolutely stunning event!

Photographer: Love Made Visible / Venue: Kalmoesfontein / Event Planner & Rentals: Cornelia Badenhorst and Judy Graaff from De Liefde / Hair: Gina from The Fox and Vixen / Makeup: Jane Field / Florist: Opus / Cake & Catering: Judy Badenhorst (lusthof at mweb dot co dot za) / Invitation designer: Nicole Matthee (the bride’s sister) / Bride’s Dress: Robin Roberts / Shoes: Country Road / Jewelry: Dear Rae Jewellery (the bride’s jewelry line) / Groom’s Shoes: Country Road / Tie: Good Heavens / Bridesmaids Dresses: Marion and Lindie / Groomsmen’s Attire: Country Road and Good Heavens / Flower Girl’s Dress: Monsoon