Michelle and Neil’s homegrown, DIY wedding at De Uijlenes Nightjar had an unexpectedly edgy twist that we just can’t get enough of! This uber-creative groom made every detail, from the posters to the menus to the wine labels, then the talented planners at Kraak put it all together into a laid-back, outdoorsy affair that felt just like going to a friend’s house for a dinner party. But it was the edginess of the hand-drawn designs combined with the sentimental nods to the couple’s beloved pets took the charm factor to the next level. Our hats off to Hayley Takes Photos, who did a phenomenal job capturing all the quirky details and raw emotions of this one-of-a-kind South African wedding!
The Couple:
Michelle and Neil The Wedding:
De Uijlenes Nightjar, Gansbaai, South Africa

The most important thing for me was to walk towards Neil still looking like me. My make up was clean with my usual red lips, and my hair was exactly like I would usually wear it. I felt the same for my dress, which is from Grace Loves Lace; I fell in love with it instantly! I wanted to be comfortable, feel beautiful but still be me, and the dress was perfect and felt gorgeous in it. I met Tilly Thomas Lux at Curious Fair and became obsessed with the idea of having a headpiece made by her. This meant that every dress I tried on I had to envision how it went with my eventual headpiece! 

It was most important to us that...