Weddings:

Mareli & Grant :: Beloftebos, Stanford – PartI

11th May, 2012

Ahhh, Mareli & Grant. You are two truly genuinely special people. Some of you might remember their “silly romantic” Engagement session in Camps Bay. Even back then I just knew their wedding celebration will be like no other, which is exactly why I loved it so very much. It was overflowing with pure joy, which was the most remarkable thing that stood out for me from the entire day.  Marisa (my assistant) & Ian from Vision on Fire noticed the very same thing I learned later that evening.

The setting was just perfect. Under the big Oak trees in Beloftebos near Stanford. The details and theme was based on Mareli & Grant’s experience in France, where Grant proposed on a ski slope. (pls make sure to check back for part II , where I’ll post more of that story :: you won’t regret.)

I loved the way Mareli & Grant’s personalities were truly 100% reflected in..EVERY last detail. From the paper planes flying during the reception (Grant is a pilot), Mareli’s dress (which weren’t exactly a dress, but a 2 piece), you’ll see for yourselves. It’s so Mareli. To the colourful decor and bridesmaid’s dresses which you’ll see more of in PartII to the cake. THE cake!! Loved, loved the cake – there were so many details to mention.

But for now, I hope you enjoy Part I of their celebration just as much as I did capturing it and even reliving that joy when I saw them on the screen weeks later.

xoxo

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11 Responses to Mareli & Grant :: Beloftebos, Stanford – PartI

  1. Drikus le Roux says:

    Love love love this wedding!! I now understand your excitement and well done! I can’t wait to see part 2, a little speechless now.

  2. Luis Piteira says:

    Chaz… this photos are sooo stunning!!! such a gift you have girl… you keep surprising us!!! your photos are getting better and better i´m so proud of you!! xxxx

  3. Kay Vorster says:

    So so Gorgeous! So many stunning moments captured so beautifully! Great, great work Charlene! x

  4. Rebecca says:

    Absolutely adore these photos Chaz! The couple must be thrilled! So much joy! Wow!

  5. Fiona Doherty says:

    Simply, beautifully, elegantly… stunning! You are, in my humble opinion, the most talented wedding photographer today! This cute couple must be thrilled with this set of truly beautiful images, kudos Chaz!!!

  6. Mareli Gardner says:

    We are more than thrilled….over the moon!!! Rush of memories so beautifully captured, it brought tears to my eyes!!!! Baie baie dankie!! You are so amazingly talented! Thanks for sharing your gift with the rest of the world. Looking forward to the rest. Xxx

  7. Immacolata Grobbelaar says:

    Wow!!! speechless – beautiful piece of art – the photos are stunning – Mareli looked AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL – have a daughter getting married soon – will have to book you Charlene -
    XX

  8. Marion Hagen-Steinvoorte says:

    Lieve lieverds. Deze beelden van een liefdevolle dag zullen altijd in mijn herinnering blijven. In Holland hebben wij geen Charlene; zij weet alles zo te laten zien, dat ook als je er niet bij bent geweest, zoals ik jammergenoeg, je intens mag genieten van het geluk van twee prachtige jonge mensen.

  9. Alichea Binedell-Schriegel says:

    Chick die pics is wonderlik mooi. Ek wil sommer weer trou as ek hulle sien. Ek is so bly jy doen so goed…. from strenght to strength ek se !!!

  10. Nhlavini says:

    ONGELOFLIK……two beautifull people , one beautifull couple. captured by an Artist!

  11. Margot Mouton says:

    Love you work :)

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