Kensi and Nelson came from Johannesburg for their luxury destination wedding in the graceful Cape winelands last October. For their venue, they chose the magnificent Vrede en Lust estate in Franschhoek, with its exceptional views, beautiful Cape Dutch architecture, and first class service. They allowed us creative freedom with all aspects of the day, entrusting our team with bringing the details of their unique Fibonacci themed wedding to life through chic contemporary touches and outdoor spaces that celebrated the glorious winelands scenery.

For those not familiar with the concept, the Fibonacci sequence is a mathematical principle, a golden ratio that can be used to describe the proportions of everything from nature’s smallest building blocks, atoms, to the most advanced patterns in the universe. It appears in the world’s most beautiful architecture, in plants, in music. It represents balance and unity in all things. A Fibonacci themed wedding was the perfect metaphor for a marriage founded on harmony and love, and for a meaningful celebration based around friendship, laughter, and togetherness.

We brought this idea to life through a modern interpretation of the golden ratio concept, using stylish contemporary design touches. This included geometrical elements, bringing together both square and round shapes. We used a tranquil palette of blue, blush and white to complement the look, as well as the colours of the estate on a sunny late summer day. Additional elements included a designer cake, bespoke stationery, and a magnificent overhead structure with golden atoms and square shapes, dripping with luxurious florals.

The wedding day began with an outdoor ceremony using striking circular seating, to reflect the perfectly proportioned spirals found in nature. After vows were exchanged, guests enjoyed afternoon cocktails on the lawns, relaxing in unique al fresco lounge pockets that had been specially created for them to enjoy the blue skies above. Jazzy entertainment was provided by Odwa Bongo, one of South Africa’s most talented rising vocal stars. As a feature piece, we created a stunning and entirely custom-made blush and gold champagne wall. This not only provided guests with glasses of the bride’s favourite tipple, but doubled as an escort card display, with tags attached to each glass indicating the guest’s table name.

Dinner took place at long tables in Vrede en Lust’s light-filled open-sided veranda, followed by a night of dancing under the stars to the beats of acclaimed DJ Voodoo, who had flown in from Johannesburg especially for the event.
Kensi shared with us after her wedding “Thank you so much for making Nelson’s and I’s dream wedding come true. You were amazing partners and made everything we wanted come true”.

Photographer: ZaraZoo Photography

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Style and sophistication with elegance and refinement at the foreground, was the design concept for this gracious celebration –incorporating the bride’s favourite colours, Chartreuse yellow, shades of cream, soft pink and a touch of gold. The overall look was one of Parisian elegance – reflecting nuances of the bride’s time spent in Paris in France. Inside the grand marquee, guests were seated at long banqueting tables – which were designed in two different styles. One with ornately textured gold tables cloths, silver base plates and soft pink glassware, contrasted by contemporary Perspex “Ghost chairs”, the other with a Chartreuse striped linen, crystal base plates, amber glassware and gold chairs. All handmade stationery features, such as personalised menus including the name of each guests, were expertly crafted and designed to complement the overall look and feel.

The suspension of masses of sparkling crystal chandeliers and original custom made floral lampshades above the tables created an exquisite lighting display in the marquee; one could not help but look up in awe. Stylish table lamps with custom-made Chartreuse shades created extra height between the lavish floral features. Lush white draping made for a sense of elegance and intimacy in the 900 square meter reception marquee. For the pre-dinner drinks and cocktail hour – a large open-air outdoor lounge area was skilfully designed and planned right down to the last scatter cushion, with careful attention to effective & glamorous lighting at night. Striking fairy light strings were strung up amongst beautifully draped aisles – with elegant lounge pockets, creating a chic and inviting area for guests to relax in between courses. The estates magnificent 24 palm trees lining the lawns were also lit for the ultimate chic open-air lounging experience.

A grand experience is not complete without a menu to match! Together with Franschhoek’s renowned chef Reuben Riffel and his Head Chef Maritz, we designed a menu fit for a banquet of impressive proportions which showcased some of South Africa’s finest cuisine. Acclaimed French Chef Michel Morrand from Johannesburg contributed with his expertise in preparing some of the French inspired dishes on the menu. Various different styles of canapés were served, followed by a choice of two starters, a delicious main course buffet with a choice of 6 main courses and 2 plated desserts.

The incredible 5-tiered designer wedding cake was the focal feature in the centre of the marquee. Covered in pale ivory appliqué and delicate piped detail, the sugar paste petals cascaded delicately down one side, mirroring the design of the bride’s exquisite couture wedding dress. A second cake soon followed as at midnight the bride celebrated her birthday with a specially made birthday cake! After midnight and many heartfelt speeches, the bridal couple and their guests danced the night away in style until the early morning hours. And everyone agreed that this wedding will be remembered as a gracious amalgamation of African soulfulness and French design inspiration.

To view the Top Billing TV insert of this stylish A-list celebration – click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEPGzzNK7vE

Photography By: ZaraZoo

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With an interior comprising of cool glass, steel and wooden textures and surfaces, we set out to bring a flood of vivid colour to the setting. The impressive combination of fuchsia, yellow and grey proved to be a stunning colour palette that would truly give life to the space whilst complimenting its best features. To further enhance the feeling of intimacy and warmth we “lowered” the impressive two-story ceiling space over the reception tables, and added a canopy of fairy lights and individually hung dahlias. The flowers comprised of simple yet striking arrangements of tulips and calla lilies which created a uniform yet bold effect of interspersed colour. In addition, single fuchsia orchids were elevated as tall arrangements to maximise the double volume reception space. For the ceremony, we decided to keep it traditional in white with only the vintage London-style Taxi, Jackie’s entertaining bridal vehicle for the day, bringing through a hint of the bright colours still to come!

The 4-course menu was a brilliant modern interpretation of well-known classics. Expertly paired with a selection of the estates award winning wines, guests indulged in what was a true gastronomic experience. Dancing followed heartfelt speeches and dinner, with the couple opening the dance floor with one of best night-time views in the Cape! A decadent and colourful “Sweet Station” adorned with a contemporary sensation by Roxanne Floquet Designs, kept guests’ dancing appetites at bay till the early hours.

Images by ZaraZoo

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Outdoor and indoor designer lounges in soft shades of pink, purple and white were especially created for the couple together with free flowing French Champagne and the sheer natural beauty of the Cape Winelands. Four different bands entertained with Classical, African, Jazz & Swing music and with a DJ creating a once in lifetime party for the well heeled guests and everyone agreed – this wedding was nothing short of absolutely spectacular. We agree!

Photography by: Zara Zoo Photography

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