Marlene & Cameron
With the couple based in Dubai
- Marlene originally from South
Africa and Cam from Australia
- we knew it was going to be a
great mix of guests. One month
after getting engaged, the couple
legally married and although they
hoped to have their wedding a
few months after that, they soon
realised that planning a wedding
a.) in South Africa and b.) when you
are based in Dubai is not an easy
task so they decided on 11 months
later. The venue – Strandkombuis
was an easy choice for them with
its close proximity to the beach and
relaxed, rustic setting, they instantly
fell in love.
With only 60 guests, Strandkombuis
was the perfect venue for the
couple. Being a little rustic, Marlene
wanted to spruce it up and make it
a bit more elegant. We added soft
pink elements like stunning Protea’s
– the brides favourite – in wooden
containers, and bunches of baby’s
breath in tall glass vases. We placed
the floral arrangements on lace
runners which softened the rustic,
wooden tables which gave the
venue a hint of sophistication. We
placed a dusty pink water glass at
each setting to really compliment
the overall look and feel.
Event Affairs // Weddings
It’s not your usual ‘Captain falls
in love with Stewardess and
they live happily ever after’. This
Emirates Crew couple feel in love
in a typical red English telephone
booth situated on Leverick Bay
in the British Virgin Islands whilst
visiting for a sailing regatta. With a
significant age gap between them,
Marlene 31 years old and Cameron,
53, their friends and family were
doubtful of whether it would work
out between them but in the
couple’s words “we’re such a match,
the age gaps just melts away”.
The initial plan was to get married
on the beach, as this was Marlene’s
dream, however the infamous
West Coast wind had other plans
and so we moved the ceremony
inside the venue which still offered
a gorgeous view of the beach but
well-protected from the wind. Once
the Bride descended the aisle in
her gorgeous Gert van der Merwe
dress, the bridal party squished
together to take a selfie, leaving the
guests in giggles which instantly
relaxed the mood of the beautiful
and thoughtful ceremony.
After the ceremony, our little helpers
swiftly removed the benches and
wedding arch to create the perfect
pre-dinner drinks setting. Here,
Marlene and Cam decided to cut
their Cheese Tower wedding cake
so guests could nibble on cheese,
biscuits and delicious preserves
whilst the couple had their photo’s
on the beach.
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