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How to Stick to a Tight Wedding Budget

Posted by Louise Schnetler Mar 09 Elopements, Industry musings, Weddings

The wedding industry has become huge over the years, with the average cost of a wedding up to over R450 000 ($33,391). If you’re a bride and groom on a budget, that number is enough to take your breath away. But that doesn’t mean that you have to spend that much on your wedding. While […]
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Louise & Peter’s small Johannesburg wedding

Posted by Louise Schnetler Mar 02 Celebrations, Personal musings, Portfolio, Weddings Photography : Sandy van Vuuren & Mark Geldenhuys

Louise (yes that’s me!) & Peter tied the knot of a very rainy day at the historical Johannesburg Country Club in Auckland Park. The outdoor gazebo area had been booked for the ceremony but at the last minute it was moved inside because of the waterlogged lawn. The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits! While guests […]
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A fairy tale forest elopement

Posted by Louise Schnetler Feb 16 Celebrations, Elopements, Portfolio, Weddings Photography : Warren James Photography

Pamela and Justin dreamt of eloping to Finland to get married under the Northern Lights. Before they could, they received the exciting news that they were expecting a baby boy! They still wanted to tie the knot but a bit closer to home. We were asked to find a beautiful forest for them to say […]
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Kristina & Matt’s secret vineyard elopement

Posted by Louise Schnetler Jan 26 Elopements, Portfolio, Weddings Photography : Riekert Cloete

The tranquil surroundings of the Grande Provence vineyards in Franschhoek make for the most amazing, secret elopement. Kristina and Matt are both teachers from the UK and have taught in some interesting places like Uzbekistan and Angola. After visiting South Africa a couple times before, they decided to return for this special celebration and we’re […]
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Perlé and Mike’s Italian inspired wedding celebration

Posted by Louise Jan 12 italian theme wedding, johannesburg wedding, non traditional wedding, small wedding Celebrations, Portfolio, Weddings Photography : Vivid Images

Perlé and Mike have known each other for almost 20 years and have been business partners for over a decade. Over the years, their love grew and they finally both found themselves unattached a few years ago. The time finally came to officially tie the knot in December 2018. They had their ceremony at their […]
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How to Stick to a Tight Wedding Budget

Louise & Peter’s small Johannesburg wedding

A fairy tale forest elopement

Kristina & Matt’s secret vineyard elopement

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