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I met the love of my life in JS Gericke Library at Stellenbosh.

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One of my friends introduced us and immediately I was head over heels!

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We dated for 5 years and decided (like a good partnership) that we're getting married...

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No romantic proposal... We just went to a shop and bought the ring.

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We were engaged for 3 years.

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And on the 18 December 2010 we tied the knot.

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We got married in PE, so planning a wedding from JHB was hectic and stressful.

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Everything was handmade...

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To give the symbolic feel we wanted.

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The amazing decor was put together by our creative sister, Leigh!

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On the day, I wasn't stressed, just excited to make Richard my husband.

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Normally the bride is late, but in this case the groom was late ha ha.

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He looked so handsome that day I could keep my eyes of him.

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I felt so Blessed and Grateful!

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It was an awesome day and despite the windy city's weather.

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Our day was perfect!

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I got my man,my dream wedding and LOVE!

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