Ashleigh and Gean’s South African wedding at Langkloof Roses was a beautiful example of how simple, authentic details and raw, heartfelt moments are really all you need for a perfect wedding day. Their outdoor ceremony on the farm featured a simple green and white floral arch, as well as a vibrant red aisle runner to add contrast to the natural tones. For their reception, they kept the décor to a minimum with grey table runners accented with white centerpieces created by Wildeflower and finished off with personal notes written for each guest. Their minimalist approach was as refreshing as it was beautifully designed, and Illuminate Photography did an incredible job capturing every moment.
The Couple:
Ashleigh and Gean
The Wedding: Langkloof Roses, Cape Town, South Africa

Remaining true to yourselves as a couple and as individuals can be so challenging. As a couple, we decided upfront to hold each other accountable to being very honest about whether something was an expression of ourselves. It was very important to us to make sure that our wedding was not a bunch of ideas we had seen thrown together. Our vision was to have our wedding be a personal expression of our values, our love for each other, and our deep appreciation for some of the most important people in our lives. We have such a beautiful community of people around us, and we wanted to honour them by being completely present and true to ourselves on our wedding day.

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