Mikhaela & John
Nuptials with A Natural Twist
New Zealand is known for its lush, green
landscapes and pristine beaches. But
when it came time to plan their wedding,
South African-born Kiwi couple Mikhaela
and John decided to say ‘I do’ at the
iconic Boschendal Wine Estate – with
its picturesque views of the Western
Cape.
Our team worked closely with the couple
to ensure that their wedding was unique
and personal. Since they are both lovers
of the great outdoors, the ceremony
took place at Boschendal’s top lawn
– nestled among tall pine trees, overlooking the Helshoogte mountains.
Nothing adds sentiment to your big day
like getting friends and family involved.
Actress Eva Longoria had her wedding
gown designed by her BFF, Victoria
Beckham, ahead of her recent wedding.
Our bride, Mikhaela, was lucky enough
to have her mom, Esta, put together a
gorgeous Chuppah made from photos
of the couple printed on canvas. Their
Jewish ceremony was complete with
beautiful symbolic rituals and traditional
songs sung by wedding singer, Selwyn.
As soon as the glass was broken, guests
moved onto pre-dinner drinks and
canapés. Lawn games kept them entertained, while a delicious harvest table
meant that no-one went hungry before
dinner. As a wedding is an extremely
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personal affair, we often look to the
couple’s palate for inspiration when
conceptualising a menu. In this case,
Mikhaela and John chose a strictly
vegetarian and vegan menu for their
guests.
The setting at the Olive Press venue was
natural – emulating the couple’s style.
Long wooden tables adorned the
reception, with two spectacular candelabras and mixed seating. The décor
had a rustic Tuscan influence and
worked effortlessly with the soft lavender
flowers in terra cotta pots. In fact, the
décor looked so good, you could eat
it… Literally. We used salads, breads,
olives and pâté as part of the table
setting. Small tea light candles intermittently scattered along the tables created
a warm glow.
From the traditional Horah dancing
before dinner, to the live band leading
guests into the night – it was a truly
memorable day for Mikhaela and John.
We especially loved the heartfelt
speeches and personal touches to the
décor by the mother of the bride.
As luck would have it, there wasn’t
a single drop of rain on their special
day. We look forward to helping them
coordinate their anniversary celebrations,
in years to come.
Mazeltov, Mikhaela and John!