“It was extremely significant to the couple to design a celebration with noticeable African elements and original, contemporary décor in striking hues of yellow, red and blue.”
Europeans Suzanne and Simon exchanged their vows against a contemporary backdrop of vibrant colours in the Franschhoek valley. With the bulk of the guest list flying to Cape Town from abroad it was extremely significant to the couple to design a celebration with noticeable African elements and an original, contemporary décor. In striking hues of yellow, red and blue Wedding Concepts created their very own African colour palette.
On arrival at the chic Franschhoek Wine Estate guests were greeted by dynamic Djembe African drummers and marimbas. Personalised coloured cocktails kept guests cool in the African heat with waiters lining the pathway to pre-dinner drinks, with homemade raspberry lemonade, berry daiquiris and Mojitos. The African singer Mapumbe entertained, whilst guests snacked on the Malay inspired canapé selection.
To compliment the modern décor it was imperative that the wedding stationery was as progressive and unique. We think it had the true wow factor. An exclusively designed insignia of the African continent was carried throughout the stationery, reminding the guests of the flavours and facets of South Africa.
Before dinner each guest received a personalised name badge that had been pinned to canvas complete with instructions of where to sit at the reception. The menu for the evening was printed onto a black napkin and then personalised again with the guest’s name on a bright yellow band creating a stunning contrast of colour against the crisp white tables and orange and black floral décor. The evening’s weather turned out to be nothing short of an amazing African summer sunset accompanied with warm evening temperatures, so dinner was to be held under a majestic oak tree in the gardens. Large French inspired arm chairs held their own amongst the contemporary and colourful décor. Table centre pieces comprised of charcoaled wood, bright orange lilies and strelitzias. Burnt orange coloured glasses for candles, mirrored light boxes and a mix of white and orange vases added the finishing touches to the stylish table setting.
To get the party really started, the Gallery had been transformed into a dazzling and ultra-modern nightclub with white lounge furniture, scatter cushions, modern chandeliers and creative lighting concepts rounding off the look flawlessly. A cigar lounge was setup outside the gallery for the gents and ladies were treated to personalised white flip-flops with instruction tags to relieve their tired feet. We think: Contemporary, vibrant Africa it its best!
Suzanne raved after the wedding, “I just wanted to say thank you for creating the best week of our lives! It’s been an absolute dream from start to finish.”
Photographer: Jean-Pierre Uys
