Thrilled to share this wedding! I met this lovely couple at a previous wedding and have been eagerly awaiting their own special day ever since. Olivia & Brian said their vows at Helderfontein Estate in Johannesburg. The weather was perfect, Helderfontein provided the perfect backdrop and we were fortunate to have beautiful golden sunlight to work with during the newlywed session.
So much detail went into every part of their wedding day; I love how unique their wedding theme was – they selected yellow and silver as wedding colours and combined it with a vintage plane theme. The handmade elements to the decor brought a personal touch, Olivia and Brian both looked amazing and the ambience of their wedding day was fantastic with the sweetest heartfelt speeches. We just loved every second of this wedding.
“Brian came in for an eyetest at the practice where I was working. I took an interest in him and we became friends over Facebook. We chatted for a while, got to know each other and then we started dating and became a couple.”
OLIVIA LOWRY
“Brian surprised me with a weekend away to Hartbeespoort. He took me to Misty Hills and dinner on the Saturday night at Carnivore followed by a romantic picnic on the Sunday at Van Gaalen’s Cheese farm where he proposed alongside the river.”
OLIVIA LOWRY
“[My favourite parts of our wedding day] was when I walked down the aisle to the Top Gun Theme song. When I saw Brian standing there, that was my moment when it all sunk in!
The second was our first dance together as husband and wife. Brian chose our song and kept it a surprise. It was an incredibly special moment for me when I recognised the song.”
OLIVIA LOWRY
“My Favourite part of the day was the entire day in itself. The day was absolutely perfect in every way, largely in part due to my amazing wife. I stay true to what I said; you are the wind lifting me up higher, every day.
If I had to select one or two things out of the day in particular, it would definitely be seeing my beautiful bride walking down the aisle and then later on having a huge party with our friends and family, something we both love doing.”
BRIAN LOWRY
“My tips would be to just take in the day, laugh, relax and joke around with your best men. It really helps to calm you and take your mind away from the ‘big build-up’.
Next, at the wedding, just enjoy it and let it run. The day is finally here, just you and your wife, take it in your stride, laugh and most of all just have fun!”
BRIAN LOWRY
“Give your groom something to surprise you with on the day. Brian chose our first song and that was unforgettable.”
OLIVIA LOWRY
“Thank you to all our family and friends with their overwhelming help, love and support.
We are so grateful we found you to capture our special day. We were so impressed with your professionalism and your hard work on the day!
Thank you, you were simply AMAZING and made our special day perfect. You went beyond our expectations!!!!”
BRIAN & OLIVIA
Wedding Planner: Vanessa Pienaar at Helderfontein
Ceremony & Reception Venue; Catering: Helderfontein Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa
Bride’s Dress: The Bridal Shop Durban, KZN
Bride’s Shoes: Anella shoes – Saskia Olivelli Northcliff
Bride’s Headpiece: Lovisa Eastgate
Groom’s Outfit: Eurosuit, Boksburg
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: The Maiden
Bridesmaid’s Accessories: Bling templates – ‘Elegance after dark’ – elegance@era.co.za
Cake: Beverly Celliers – bev.celliers@gmail.com
Flowers and Table setup and Decor: Baveesha Lalsab and Kashmira Naran at Equiste Functions
Hair: Simply Jess – jess.studios@gmail.com
Make Up: Janell Donders
DJ: DJ Nelo
Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas
Table Numbers, Name Tags, Favours and Table Settings: Handmade by Bride and Groom
Women’s Wedding Favours: Mr Price Sunglasses
Mens’ Wedding Favours: Cape Union Mart
Letter Post Box: Jaun Du Toit – pangeapets@gmail.com
