Our Wedding {flowers}
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Just over two months ago, I married the man of my dreams...a Farmboy from a tiny little town called Creighton. We got married on his family dairy farm after 6 months of planning, cutting, pasting, sticking, and making tables.
I will be doing a series of short posts of the different elements of our wedding, click here to see more of our wedding.
Thanks for reading and following along, I appreciate each and every comment/view from all of you :)
Here are some of the photographs (taken by the wonderfully talented Jacki Bruniquel) of our table decor...
{Photographer: Jacki Bruniquel}
{Mahogany Tiffany chairs: Exclusive Hire Durban}
{Vintage plates & crockery: A Vintage Affair Joburg}
{Straws: In Good Company}
{Glass bottles/jars for flowers etc, books & crochet doilies: various Hospice & SPCA charity shops}
{Wooden Tables: handmade by my father-in-law & hubby!}
Finally, I am able to pop these photo's up! All of these incredible photo's were taken by the talented Jacki Bruniquel, thanks so much Jax, Farmboy and I are so glad that we picked you to capture our special day.
Here are a few highlights...
{I will be posting lots more in time and under particular headings with lots of tips for other bides-to-be!}
A little context for new readers...Farmboy and I chose to get married on his family dairy farm in the small town of Creighton, just outside Ixopo, KZN. He proposed in March this year and so began 6 months of prepping and planning and convincing my Dad that yes, I really did want to get married amoungst the cows!
Words can't even begin to explain the hard work that was done by family and friends to get the barn and the shed ready for our big day. You see, the farm is a real life working farm. The Shed (where we had our reception) is the home to the calves after they have been removed from their mums. The Barn (where our ceremony took place) was used for storage and the shearing of sheep, as well as the home to a very special little owl.
So, with that in mind, Farmboy and his Dad set about hand crafting all 18 tables, I set about sourcing vintage plates, knives and forks, champagne glasses and mahogany tiffany chairs (who would have ever thought this things would be so hard to get hold of!) and so began the wedding prep!
To everyone that lent a hand, an afternoon or even an entire month to help make our dreams come true, we love you all so much, and it would never have been possible without you!
Here are a few gorgeous photo's from our special friend Sophie of Sophie Smith Photography
(if you can remember, Soph did our engagement shoot a few months back and we were thrilled with the photographs...these are no exception!).
Sophs, thank you for capturing these special moments, and for being on hand to help out with all of the preparations!!
These photo's will give you a little bit of an idea of all the hard work that went on behind the scenes to make our dream venue a reality. These are just photo's from The Shed. The Barn, where our ceremony was held was a little dark to capture properly, so will post those as well as all the official piccies from our photographer Jacki Bruniquel soon!
These lovely ladies were incredible with my flowers! Thank you Gail & Ren!!!! Lots and lots of love to you two! x
serious face, arranging those bird cages was hard work you know ;)
My Farmboy, making his handmade tables just right
Crockery was hired from
in Joburg! They were so delightfully perfect on the tables, I was thrilled!
The Hutton Brothers, enjoying some tea!
Weather proofing The Shed! The day before the wedding it poured with rain! We were so worried the same would happen on the day, but it was all sunny clear sky's on our Big day!
Tea break time!
Tired busy bee's!
{Source for all images} |
Yesterday I went for a full hair and makeup trial with Makeup Your Mind in Durban. I had spent hours on Pinterest and wedding blogs like100 layer cake, The Pretty Blog, Ruffled & a lovely South African wedding blog South Bound Bride trying to find the perfect style that suits both me and my dress, and then makeup to match. I was feeling pretty frazzled about the whole thing. I took everything I had to my appointment, and my makeup artist asked me a few questions, had a squizz at my pic's and got busy! I am thrilled to say she has given me exactly what I was after from the beginning...something a little sexy, pretty, and different all rolled into one!
Here a few very sneak peek's, I can't risk Farmboy having a look and seeing me all done up before the big day (which is next weekend!!!!)
*all photo's taken by my super talented mom! Thank you mommy for spending 2 hours photographing every strand of hair and eye lash...I <3 you!*
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I’m Roxy & I’m so excited that you’re here. Welcome to my {pretty} little corner of the world wide web.
CGS is a lifestyle blog, where I share all sorts of posts from pregnancy, to life with (3) babies on a dairy farm, to makeup & skincare reviews. I was also a #clothnappy addict, and always loved sharing tips and advice on how to start using cloth for your babes. I’m also very into making my own Kombucha and yoghurt, and I swear by a strict routine and no sugar or processed carbs in your little one’s diet…I share tips & recipes for how you can do the same. Finally, I also love sharing more about blogging & tips for running a creative business.
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x