Vintage & DIY Prettiness at Oakfield Farm

One of Johannesburg’s loveliest wedding venues, Oakfield Farm, was the setting for this distinctly DIY vintage wedding. Amy and Jeff tied the knot in February and their reception was held at Oakfield’s Summer House venue, which is a lovely, airy venue, with loads of natural light making it perfect for the vintage theme.

Amy, Jeff, her mom and a friend helped make the 300 m (!) of bunting which adorned the high beam ceilings. Baby’s breath, vintage books and trophies adorned the tables. And as a vintage wedding isn’t complete without some nostalgic pieces from grandparents, Amy made a point of incorporating her Grandpa Jan's vintage cameras into her decor.

Personally, we’re loving the black balloons, Amy’s dress and handmade lace rosette (from Little White Dress on Etsy), the baby's breath bouquet and the red vintage car... The talented Black Frame Photography is to thank for the beautiful pics and the vintage decor was hired from Moi Decor. Enjoy! xx

Photo credits: {Black Frame Photography}

Gina & Richard's Wedding at Lethabo Estate

A friend of mine, Gina, got married in January at the wonderful Lethabo Estate, set on the banks of the Crocodile River, just outside of Jozi. The superb Blackframe Photography team were the photographers of the day and as always, captured the spirit of both Gina and her hubby Richard in all their fun loving glory. What I love about their photographs is that they lend to a timeless, classic look without being over the top or ‘overly posed’.

With touches of vintage peppered throughout the decor and props, Gina captured her vision for the theme of ‘Vintage Music’ beautifully. She used music paper used for the bonbonnierres, confetti cones and the garlands. Not too bad considering she planned the event from the UK and flew down 3 days before her wedding! We also totally love the cake topper – such a cute idea.

We wish Gina and Richard love and light as a married couple, now living in the UK.
xoxo


Photo credits: {Blackframe Photography}

Beautiful Birdie Baby Shower

We know we're a wedding blog, but sometimes we like to make way for baby showers too...after all, such is the cycle of life!

A cousin of the ladies at Moi Decor had a beautiful baby shower in January and as the mommy-to-be and her husband preferred not to know the gender of the little bebe, the brief was: no blues and pinks!

The shower was awash with gender neutral tones such as greys, soft browns and buttery yellows. And because vintage was the theme with birdie details, Moi’s pretty vintage birdcages, teacups, chalkboards and books were used. Everything looked gorgeous and needless to say, both mommy and baby had a lovely day... and got great gifts :)


For more on the items used in this shower, view Moi Decor’s rental catalogue here.

Very vintage wedding by Tyme Photography

We just have to share this beautiful wedding by Tyme Photography we came across. They shot these nuptials at River Place (Hennops River) in October last year and we just love ALL the vintage detail! The blue of the bridesmaids dresses; the pops of yellow in the bridal bouquet; the lace used for the seating charts; the grooms badge; the fairy lights that peppered the reception area ... not to mention the bunting, the bunnies, the vintage car, the lemonade bottles! The venue also lent itself to the shabby chic feel of the wedding. For more on this post, click here.











Photo credits: {tyme.co.za}

Whimsical Alice in Wonderland Wedding Inspiration

The ladies at Moi Decor have been super busy with organising a beautifully styled “Alice in Wonderland” tea party themed shoot to showcase their gorgeous rental items. With fully themed weddings becoming more and more popular in 2012, Moi’s array of vintage items are perfect to bring almost any nostalgic theme to life. (View more wedding trends for 2012 here). But it doesn’t stop there. This Alice theme will also work well for a shower or an “unbirthday”!



Here are some more tips for your Alice in Wonderland themed event:

• Incorporate alarm clocks, old school stop or pocket watches, vintage keys and keyholes as part of your decor
• Use “drink me” or “eat me” tags for the edibles on display (this can work very well for a dessert and beverage stand)
• Playing cards or their iconography or any royal motif can be used
• Bunnies, top hats, teacups, vintage books and frames
• Garden games such as croquet are a winner too! Especially for guests who may be waiting while you are taking photos
• Don’t be afraid to make little bows from dainty ribbons which you can use almost anywhere – on your menus or table place settings, to adorn teacups hanging from a chandelier
• There is an array of wording options you can use for invitations. Tell your guests not to be late for a very important date, or formally request their presence for a game of croquet. Quotes from the book can also be used as table numbers.

Photo credits: {moidecor.co.za}

And the bride wore black...

It's not very often that I get to see a stylish bride NOT dressed in white...but this bride hit the nail on the head. After doing research into the tradition of white wedding dresses, bride Michelle found that the concept of a white dress is a fairly recent trend, dating back only to when Queen Victoria married Albert. Prior to that, brides wore all sorts of colours. And because she wanted to look her best (in black - not white), she chose black and looked amazing! With this wedding held at Shepstone Gardens and shot by Alana Meyer Photography, it was a day where all aspects worked well together, with vintage being the theme of the day. We're particulary loving the choice in vintage decor, supplied by Moi Decor. Fore more pics of this beautiful wedding, click here.









Photo credits: {alanameyer.co.za}

Vintage prettiness for your big day

Moi Decor Wedding & Function Hire have recently updated their rental catalogue – and boy, does it include some cute things! Shabby chic ladders, chalkboard signs and glass beverage dispensers, which are a big trend for your refreshment table!

View more pics and their catalogue on their website, and for inspiration on how to use vintage items on your wedding day, look at the albums on their Facebook page.



Photo credits: {www.moidecor.co.za}

La Dolce Vita Engagement Shoot

Now this is something you don’t see everyday! A Dolce Vita stylised E-session (engagement shoot) taken in the heart of Jozi. This one has to be one of my favourite e-sessions, taken by the fabulous Blackframe Photography. I just love this idea! Take a look at the full shoot here:




Photo credits: {blackframephotography.co.za}

Happy Shoesday!!!

What a miz day for a Shoesday up here in the Highveld. But to chear you up, I found the most stunning shoesday pic from a wedding shot at Oakfield Farm (love this venue) by the super talented Cape based team at Zara Zoo Photography (love them too). The vintage books came from Moi Decor Wedding Hire, which were a nice touch. This wedding actually deserves its own post, which I will probably get to at some point, but if you would like to see it, click here.



Photo credit: {zara-zoo.com}

Vintage items for rent at Moi Decor

Moi Decor has added some new vintage items to their catalogue, and we got the first sneak peak! Old baby trophies, typewriters and baby birdcages are just some of the adorable items you can find on their catalogue. Since they specialise in the girly and the romantic, you will also find teacups, vintage books and suitcases to rent. They also have kloche and candy jars to rent for that fabulous candy buffet you have always wanted! Everything is so ‘tres jolie’!! Visit www.moidecor.co.za for more!





Photo credits: {moidecor.co.za}

Bridal Shower Inspiration: Vintage Tea Party

What better way to beat the Monday Blues with some seriously pretty pictures. I love this concept, shot by the guys at thesweetestoccasion.com. It's so girly and romantic and the colour palette is just to die for. This High Tea is perfect for a girly get together. Enjoy!

Photo credits: {thesweetestoccasion.com}

French Vintage Wedding at Pappas Duncan Yard

Happy Friday!! And what better way to ease into the weekend with some photo eyecandy. For those of you who don’t know Duncan Yard in Pretoria, it's a little shopping centre nestled in the bustling suburb of Hatfield. A picturesque little haven of shops and eateries with cobbled ways and castle turrets, it is definitely something out of the ordinary. For more info visit duncayard.co.za.

It’s off the beaten track in terms of wedding venues, which is interesting because the restaurant, Pappas, provides the perfect backdrop for a quaint wedding. Friends of the awesome photo duo welovepictures had their wedding here and their theme was French vintage. It sure didn’t disappoint. Happy viewing!

















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