Each and every detail free#

Each and every detail free#

We are inspired by nature every day and, more so, idolize the sunset вЂ“ so using the tones and hues from the setting sun was our main inspiration.В The colors we choose spoke to both of us they ignited our souls and set free our creativity. The inspiration behind our theme was honestly organic. Between the finishings, the decor, and the energy we knew there was no other place that we could forever hold dearly in our hearts!

So, we booked our wedding date and months after went to spend a night in the lodge to have a deeper and more purposeful look around. When we began our research, we came across the Love Story behind the lodge and the love letter that ended with вЂњMy dearest Emily, I have found paradiseвЂ¦вЂќ Our hearts were ignited by the love that already existed in this special place. We had been wanting to get married in Morocco for some time but, when the logistics began to get too complex, we starting looking into South Africa.В We had visited Emily Moon with friends who live in Plettenberg Bay some months back and had fallen in love with it and the reminders of time we had spent in Bali. It was the most beautiful moment - time stood still and the energy flooded our souls. He ensured we were all present, with our hearts open and our souls cleansed to begin our ever after. Our ceremony then began with a meditation, lead by Tal, EmmanuelвЂs brother who is a yoga instructor and mentor. While guests were arriving and taking their seats, we had requested anyone who wished to smudge the space with White Sage.

It was nothing short of perfect! He was such an important part of setting the tone and mood for our day and we would not have changed a thing. We filled him with all of our trust and love and allowed him to capture our relationship and lives as he viewed them. It was that selfish honestly that lead to our day being complete with all the comforts we needed to be at ease, filled with pure love and joy.Д®mmanuelвЂs best friend, one of his вЂњbrothersвЂќ who he grew up beside, was the officiant for our ceremony. The one factor that we constantly reminded each other along the way was that this day we were planning and creating was about each of us, our families, and our dearest friends. We wanted our day to cradle the people that we love by allowing them to be surrounded by colors, elements, and textures that defined each of us. Instead, we chose to create an aesthetic that represented each of us and the adventures we had been on. Ashleigh even made her own wedding dress - and, spoiler alert, it was flawless! Literally, no detail was left unattended, and Page & Holmes PhotographyВ could not have captured it all more brilliantly.Д®mily Moon River Lodge, Plettenberg Bay, South AfricaДЇrom the start of our wedding planning journey, EmmanuelВ and I made a promise to one another to be true to who we are.В We did not want to be consumed or influenced by all of the magical wedding inspiration that is out there. Then they hand-crafted and curated every single element, from the dried flowers to the feathers to the coconut welcome drinks, ensuring that their love of sunset palettes, their bohemian vibes, and their organic way of life were reflected in every inch of their celebration. Ashleigh and EmmanuelвЂ™s special day at Emily Moon River LodgeВ was essentially a master class in creating DIY wedding magic! After changing their plan to marry in Morocco, the couple found this incredible venue in South Africa and immediately fell in love with the details, the energy, and the beauty that surrounded it.