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How we met:
We met in High School, became sweethearts and have been dating ever since.

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How he proposed:
It was a complete surprise. We went for a picnic on a Sunday afternoon and I was presented with a treasure box which contained a clue to our next destination, which was our high school.

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I was dropped off and given another treasure box with clues to different locations and destinations that all had a special meaning to us through our relationship.

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The final clue lead me home where I was met with a pathway of candles and rose petals which led me to Ryan who was waiting for me, and bent down on his knee…

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The date of your wedding:
We got married on Saturday, 17 September 2011.

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I kept telling my dad he was going to have to build me a venue as none of the venues had the right feel for the theme.

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The theme was inspired by the idea of a secret, enchanted garden. We looked at many venues before finding EnGedi in Johannesburg.

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The centre pieces alternated between high arrangements of dark pink and purple roses with greenery cascading down and low arrangements of roses and greenery. br>
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The main table was loosely draped in white netting with rose petals falling between the creases to give the impression that the table was placed on a forest floor.
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My favourite element of the décor was the wall of flowers and fairy lights behind the main table which just brought the whole theme together.
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Suppliers we used: Wedding Co-ordinator - Lets Celebrate Photographer - Tyme Photography Venue – EnGedi Music – Fast Forward Make-up – Studio Diva, Taryn 074 116 2336 Cake – Sugar ‘n Ice

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Image credit: Tyme Photography
Image credit: Tyme Photography
Image credit: Tyme Photography
Image credit: Tyme Photography
My favourite element of the décor was the wall of flowers and fairy lights behind the main table which just brought the whole theme together. br>
Image credit: Tyme Photography

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