27 February 2013

ESTHER AND ALFONSO - WEDDING DAY IN TYGERBERG HILLS.



ESTHER AND ALFONSO

The Wedding of Ester and Alfonso was the kind of Wedding encountered in fairy tales. It was really wonderful and I think that the wedding photographs below hold testimony to the fact. The Wedding ceremony was held in a dungeon of a castle or at least a venue that resembled one situated high-up in the hills far away from the common people. 


The view from up there was quite spectacular. The silence was deafening  and it was very fitting to the occasion. Table Mountain in its full glory stands clearly visible on the horizon as witness to their vows, while the hills in the background gave away the secret of the location. The wedding ceremony was held in a local tabernacle and the presiding minister made a special sermon, reminding everyone that "a family that prays together, stays together". The sermon was intense and was attended by numerous church congregants all of whom were devoutly religious. From their participation, it was clearly visible that both Esther and Alfonso was seriously spiritual and very much in love. They exchanged rings and said their vows. The minister blessed them, then announced them husband and wife. Her diamond ring was dainty yet stunning. The glitter of both their rings shouted top notch jewelry designer.

Esther look really beautiful in her Wedding Dress and the bouquet of St Josephs lilies in her hand just completed her role as bride. The groom Alfonso also looked very handsome wearing a tuxedo flanked by his two bestmen in matching attire. The wedding photo shoot took place in the Tygerberg Nature Reserve rose gardens and the entire process was great fun, with laughter and smiles and happiness to go around. Esther's grandmother was so tired that she needed her grandson to carry her and demonstrate to Alfonso how the walk across the threshold should be done.

There was a King and Queen's throne at the dungeon and both Esther and Alfonso looked very comfortable sitting in them. Their subjects looked really happy for them and toasted to the future happiness.  The food they provided was fit for a king and there was so much of it, that second helpings were totally in order.   The food ranged from, "Cream of Crab Soup" to "Butternut soup" to "Tripe and potato curry", to "Noodle and beans salad", to Greek salad with chunks of feta cheese", to "Potato salad" and "Home baked Bread". There was also bain maries filled with "Cottage Pie" to "Cauliflower in white sauce covered in cheese and parsley", to bain maries with "Mutton Curry" and "Mixed Vegetables" and "Pumpkin Stew" and others filled with Denningvleis (Spicy-Meaty Stew). But the the flame roasted "Sheep spit braai" was the "Piece de Resistance" with the guests lining up to get there share. There was alcoholic and non-alcoholic champagne and jugs of fruit juice and soda. Sweets and cakes were everywhere and absolutely nobody went home before they were filled to capacity. The wedding cake was also very novel, made on individual mouth watering chocolates.

The speeches were really exiting and everyone closely related to both the bride and groom divulged some of their secrets. Both Esther and Alfonso's speeches were short but  they said everything there was to say on their Wedding Day. But sunset was the most spectacular and provided the beginning of a perfect scene for the loving couple on their wedding night or their honeymoon night.


Esther on her Wedding Day holding a bunch of St Joseph's Lilies.
Anxious Alfonso sitting in a pew awaiting his wife to be.
The start of the Wedding sermon.
Say your vows "Laddie".
Alfonso takes his vows very seriously
Add some diamond rings to the equation.
Calling on God Almighty to bless this union.
Swearing on the bible "Until death do us part".
Mr and Mrs Alfonso signing the wedding register.
A shower of confetti and flower petals greet the newly weds.
Now that wasn't so difficult after all, wouldn't you agree?
At home after the ceremony... The day's events is yet to start.
At home sharing some confectionery with friends and family.
The smile of a couple in Love.
There babes, that's where I'm gonna buy you a house.
A demonstration of the threshold walk... Alfonso please take notes.
The bride and groom the grandmother and friends.
The bride with her father and grandmother alongside her husband.
Family is really special on Wedding Day.
Witnesses to the wonderful marriage
The bride and groom evidently in Love.

Esther and her bridesmaids and Alfonso with his bestmen.

Love is in the air.
A kiss witnessed by Table Mountain on the Horizon.
The Dungeon of the Castle where all the Wedding festivities will take place.
Alfonso awaiting some guests who are yet seated. 
Esther and Alfonso sharing a moment.
Ok subjects ... "Do we look the part?"
A whole sheep slow roasted to perfection.
What a feast!
Enough food for seconds.
Eat drink and make merry guys, courtesy of the bridal couple.
To the bride and groom.. may that share the rest of their natural lives together.
Cheers to one and all.... To the bride and Groom!
Yeh, Yeh, to the Bride and Groom.
Lets drink to them because they are all drinking to us.
A novel Wedding Cake made of Chocolates and flowers.
Sunset witnessed by the Wedding couple.
Love and affection witnessed by the setting sun and Table Mountain in its full glory.

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22 February 2013

DAYAAN & ASMA - MUSLIM WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CAPE TOWN


DAYAAN & ASMA

Dayaan and Asma had a very quaint Muslim wedding. Not too many guests, sufficient to eat drink and make merry. The speeches were short  and the proceedings went smoothly and everything happened on time as per the itinerary.  They are an absolutely gorgeous couple and both looked stunning on their wedding day

Weddings are a very special occasion for both the families of the bride and groom where they all come together as one. This is exactly what happened at Dayaan and Asma wedding, every one wished them well and very happy for them.  I am a Muslim Wedding Photographer based in Cape Town with a portfolio of more than 450 weddings over a 25 year period and have yet to see a more joyous occasionThe bride's dress was simple yet stunning. With the matching tiara she looked like royalty. My contact details may be found on the Photojani Advert below.

"Just got Married"
The Bling is an essential part of the wedding ceremony.
Parents  of the Bride. alongside the Bride and Groom.
The bride and groom the the presiding  Sheikh - Imaan Nur Salie
The Bride and her aunt - Salega Tape
Bride and groom with friends and family.
The bride and groom amongst their family.
The Bride and Groom in Arderne Gardens Claremont.
The bride about to disembark the Limousine.
To Love and to Hold until .....
Young Asma - a spitting image of her mom.
The bride and her beautiful daughter.
Yes my husband just a few hours more...
Mrs and Mrs Dayaan Lotters.
Togetherness is what marriage is all about.
The newly weds on their Wedding Day. 
If the Jimmy Choo hurts, take it off.
A flower for a pretty lady.
The bride and groom showing the 
"Eskimos" how rubbing nose should be done.
Weddings days are fun days, filled with love and laughter.
The groom expressing himself on his wedding day.
The bride and groom- "That's all folks"
The bride with a beloved member of the family.


16 February 2013

WEDDING DAY - IN THE COMPANY GARDENS CAPE TOWN.



MINOVIA & EBRAHIM

Shooting Wedding Photographs and keeping track of photos is a full time job which hardly affords me the time off to concentrate on updating my blog, viz.- Wedding Day with Photojani. However, as a professional Wedding Photographer I decided that I need to devote more time to my Wedding Photography and showcase some of my older Wedding shoots

So the past weekend I was going though some Wedding photos and Wedding Albums and earmarked several Weddings that I just have to share with you guys out there. The beauty of these photographs, is that it shows future brides and grooms, their dressmakers, their Wedding planners and their caterers some of the ideas that has been implemented by others. Some ideas are stunning, others ordinary and some are just exclusive and outstanding.

The pictures below is of a Wedding I did some time ago, but what makes this Wedding extra ordinary, is the colour of the Bride's Wedding Dress and the intricate beading, amongst so many other details. Have a look for yourself and decide if this could be you on your Wedding day. The groom's attire was also so different, in fact you could say the theme was "Why be ordinary?". I've limited the photographs to less than 25 out of the 780 Wedding Photographs I took of this Wedding. Many of them were enlarged and framed exhibition style and adorns the walls of family members. Amongst them are photographs with a backdrop of Table Mountain in its full glory and other photographs of flowers and plants in season. It can be seen on some of the photographs the the tree has already shed their leave, implying that its Autumn.

The bride was absolutely beautiful but the most stunning object at this wedding, the bride excluded was her priceless wedding ring. A magnificent diamond ring , princess cut, 2 caret, set in platinum. It looked far more stunning than the rock of Gibraltar. Food was in abundance and the cakes were divine. It was a absolutely amazing Wedding and I'm sure would agree if only you could see the rest of the photographs.

To view the photographs as a slide show, click on the first photograph.

Final touches at the start of Wedding Day.
A beautiful bride with  the rock of Gibraltar on her finger.
Unsurpassed beautiful bead work on her Wedding Dress.
Family is the most important ingredient on your Wedding Day.
The Bride and her mom.
The beautiful bride and her Great Aunt.
Food, Wedding Cake,  assorted cakes and beverages in abundance.
Sheikh Gafeeldien and Sheikh Fuad Isaacs in attendance.
Mouth watering assorted cream cakes and fancies.
The bride and groom posing with the Harneker and Fakier families.
Wedding decor and seating for family and friends are a planned event.
Saturday night fever left a lasting impression on him.
The groom and his friends having a good old laugh.
Family is a very important part of your Wedding Day.

A beautiful bride with her gorgeous diamond ring and husband.
The bride and groom.

Love is one of man's most powerful emotions.
Love is in the air.
The most beautiful bride this Autumn.

Is it a plane or is it a bird? 
Exquisite Jewelry. 
The bride and groom having a moment.
A novel way of carrying your bride across the threshold .