&Suzanne
WEDDING
Simon
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s the cliché goes: “it was the best
flawless blue sky and a gentle breeze which
laughter as well as mutual value of family and
day of our lives” and for not one
were solidified with a kiss and the King and
friends that blessed us to join our hearts and
second did it fall any bit short of
Botha family were joined.
lives. We closed the ceremony with “as I give
that. The guests came from near and far to
you my hand to hold, so I give you my life to
the picturesque Val de Vie Estate in Paarl to
Friends and family socialised on the lawns, the
keep” and it is with these vows that we have
celebrate a very special day. They were seated
sound of laughter and popping champagne
now started the journey of married life. Forever.
by Matt Mills, our minister, and everyone
corks filled the air! The night saw a jam packed
waited in anticipation before they saw the most
dance floor with endless trays of delectable
A special thanks to Val de Vie Events team for
beautiful bride you can imagine.
milk tart shooters and midnight snacks. It was
the seamless coordination, Nico Laubscher for
definitely a night to remember.
the beautiful decor, Gemma Eyre for the make-
Our closest friends, our beautiful bridesmaids
up, Kobus Dippenaar for the exquisite wedding
and handsome groomsmen accompanied us
The love shared between the two of us is
dress and to the super talented Claire Thomson
as we stood next to one another at the altar.
something which is almost impossible to sum
for capturing all the treasured moments.
Matt gave a moving and very real ceremony
up in words. From the very young age of 15, we
illustrating the importance of appreciation
have grown, lived, dreamt and loved together.
and commitment. We said our vows under a
It is the exceptional bond, enthusiasm for life,
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