For Lara and Rohan, “When you know, you know” perfectly describes their Diamant Estate wedding. The moment they first saw the venue, they knew it was the right place for their big day. Despite the hall being in disarray from a previous event—red and gold chairs stacked up, scattered leaves, burnt-out candles, and confetti on the floor—they loved its abandoned, vintage charm. This sparked the theme “Boland Banquet,” which they brought to life with a royal color palette, sparkly decor, and vintage touches. Impressively, they DIYed everything themselves!
The ceremony took place in a stunning 1700s wine cellar converted into a chapel. It was beautiful on its own, with just a unique floral installation at the altar and petals along the aisle. For the reception, two long tables were decorated with gold accents, perfectly complementing the Cape Dutch-style interior. A unique touch was the couple blowing out candles instead of cutting a cake to mark the “birthday of their marriage.” For a fun midnight snack, McDonald’s Happy Meals were served on silver platters, with the toys used as decor. If you want ideas on adding your personal touch to every part of your celebration for a unique theme, check out this wedding. The beautiful photos by Basque Imagery perfectly show their love story and the special day they designed.
The Couple:
Lara and Rohan
The Wedding:
Diamant Estate, Paarl, South Africa

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