After 9 years of dating + a 15-month engagement, highschool sweethearts Simone and Drew threw the most epically romantic Johannesburg wedding at Inimitable! The couple dreamed of curating a day that felt more like a huge party than just a wedding. With the help of their planner, Zavion Kotze Events Company, they made that dream a reality with sophisticated decor, a moody autumnal color palette, and whimsical details. If we had to pick one favorite detail, it would have to be the bride’s mind-blowing Oksana Mukha gown! But coming in a very close second are the “bride’s flock” balloons the bridesmaids carried down the aisle, the newspaper-style ceremony program, the acrylic cube seating chart, and the pinata cake! Epic party status was achieved, and Shanay Green Photography captured it all in stunning detail! The Couple:
Simone and Drew
The Wedding:
Inimitable, Johannesburg, South Africa

From the outset we were determined to create a day that felt like a true celebration: of our love, story, of our loved one’s who journeyed with us, of marriage, and of God who wove the sweet threads of our story. To celebrate in a way that felt authentic, and true to who we are as a couple and for our guests to see ‘Simone & Drew’ in every detail. We wanted our guests to feel like they were not just attending a wedding, but to have an experience so we focused our attention on food and entertainment. Life ...