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WILDFLOWERS & WHIMSY | A Marriage Meander styled shoot

I'll always love the pretty part of a styled shoot... 🌸but honestly, I think I *might* love the behind-the-scenes even more. 😂

Because a beautiful wedding editorial isn't just the final photographs. It's the people, the ideas, the styling, the problem-solving, the little bits of chaos and all the moments in between that somehow come together to create the magic.

Wildflowers + Whimsy was our recent styled shoot at Bushwillow Park in the KZN Midlands, bringing together an incredibly talented team of local wedding suppliers to create something a little dreamy, a little wild and very much inspired by the beauty of the setting.

I'll be sharing more gorgeous finished images and footage from the pro’s soon, but for now, come and be a little nosey with me… 👀

And if you're planning a wedding in KZN – especially a daytime event – save this one for inspo. All in favour of a daytime celebration, pop me a comment below!!

Thank you to this amazing team for such a beautiful day:

Venue @bushwillowpark
Flowers & Decor @etceventsdebbie
Canape furniture @muirheadshiring
Photos @pose_a_rosey_photography
Film @conwayphotoandfilmsa
Stationery @aurora.designs01
Catering @jackiecameronincolour
Cake @whiskedcakeryza
HAMU @diosgracia_mua_aesthetics + @bloom_bridal_hair_artistry
Dress @amourbridalboutique
Suit @suitupsuithire
Models @irenesmodels @cyraswift_ @its_connor_555
DJ @simplemusicsolutions
Coordination @marriagemeander

#MarriageMeander #KZNWeddings #WeddingStyledShoot #WildflowersAndWhimsy #BushwillowPark

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set in the Midlands near Howick,

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set in the Midlands near Howick, @haycroftfarm is the kind of venue where the setting is part of the day at every turn — from the ceremony spaces to the deck, the terrace, and the stay beyond.

That starts with the ceremony. Couples can choose between the pine forest chapel, where wooden benches sit beneath the trees and up to 180 guests can gather under the canopy, and the country farm chapel, where glazed front windows look out across the dam and forest and seating for up to 160 guests. One is softer and more tucked away. The other feels open and light-filled. It is a strong choice to have, and one that gives couples two genuinely different spaces to say “I do!”.

Haycroft keeps the momentum going beautifully. The wooden deck on the edge of the dam creates an easy setting for canapés and sundowners, while the reception venue, accommodating up to 180 guests, opens onto a grassed terrace with a secluded fire pit beyond. There is something especially appealing about the way the venue moves from water to terrace to celebration space without losing the view.

It also helps that the guest stay has been thought through so well. Haycroft sleeps up to 72 guests on-site, with the Bridal Barn for the bride and her people, a dedicated Groom’s Quarters, a private honeymoon suite, and shared areas like The Clubhouse that make the weekend feel social before the wedding has even begun..

For couples wanting a Midlands wedding venue with a strong sense of flow, beautiful ceremony choices, and the kind of stay that keeps everyone connected, Haycroft Farm offers something very easy to picture yourself in.

CREDITS
Venue @haycroftfarm
Photos @mishalee.za
Planner Nicky Brown at @service.excellence
Florals @adore_weddings
Hair @glow_hmua
Makeup @kissandmakeupkzn
Catering @hamblinscatering
Artist: @daniellejordaanart
Video @taylored_films_weddings
Celebrant: @jonathanpayne.weddings
Bride @lindsayharvey24

#MarriageMeander #HaycroftFarm #MidlandsWeddingVenue #KZNWeddingVenue #HowickWeddingVenue

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | For couples looking for a Midlan

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | For couples looking for a Midlands wedding venue with stylish interiors, beautiful grounds, and a team known for helping the day run smoothly, @harringtonhousekzn offers a setting with both polish and freedom.

Set on 7.5 hectares of farmland just off the N3 on Hilton College Road, Harrington House offers couples that sought-after balance of convenience and country calm. The setting is one of landscaped gardens, sweeping lawns, magnificent trees, and beautiful Midlands scenery.

The main reception venue is classic in feel, but still fresh and stylish. It seats up to 100 guests inside and up to 140 when the verandah is included. The custom-made bar, blown-glass lights, solid wooden floors, white beams, fireplace, and verandah steps leading down onto the lawns all give the space that is warm and welcoming. It is easy to picture drinks on the verandah, guests spilling onto the grass, and the celebration moving comfortably between indoors and out.

For larger weddings, there is a dedicated marquee site that can accommodate up to 400 guests, complete with elegant bathrooms, wheelchair access, ample parking, and generator support.

For ceremonies, there is a lovely option that gives the venue its own distinct personality: the space beneath the magnificent chestnut tree, where couples can exchange vows or host canapés under its sweeping branches.

Couples speak glowingly about Jen and the team, particularly their flexibility and calm support. Which means that Harrington House is not only a beautiful setting, but also a venue where couples enjoy flexibility around their own layout, guest flow, and priorities.

With self-catering accommodation for up to 18 guests, including a complimentary bridal suite, there is also the option of keeping family and special friends close.

CREDITS
Venue @harringtonhousekzn
Photos @burczakweddingphotography
Film @withinfluence_
Décor @muirheadshiring
Dress @amourbridalboutique
Hair @kait_hairstylist
Makeup @odettehmakeupartistry
Officiant @dreamceremonies
Catering @hamblinscatering
Cake @kcs_butter_biscuits
DJ @synergize_events
Bride @kylz_vermeulen

#MarriageMeander #HarringtonHouse #MidlandsWeddingVenue #KZNWed

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set in the Caversham Valley, @gl

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set in the Caversham Valley, @glenedenlodgeza brings together a Victorian-style stone house, mature gardens, and a beautifully restored chapel dating back to 1875. The chapel was originally built as a Methodist chapel and recently renovated with new stained-glass windows. It gives couples a ceremony space with real history behind it — not in a grand or imposing way, but in a way that feels personal and meaningful.

Glen Eden Lodge is best suited to celebrations of 14 to 50 guests. There is room to gather the people closest to you, settle into the gardens and lodge spaces, and celebrate in a way that feels more connected and less stretched across a long guest list. Outdoor ceremonies are also an option, so couples can choose between the restored chapel and the surrounding grounds depending on the mood they want for the day.

Accommodation for up to 14 guests adds to the appeal of Glen Eden, especially for couples wanting to share their wedding weekend with those closest to them. With individually decorated suites, a two-bedroom stone cottage, and the Chapel Room, the property lends itself naturally to a smaller group stay. Guest feedback speaks to that experience too — the courtyard layout, the welcoming atmosphere, luxurious beds, and generous breakfasts all contribute to the feeling of gathering in a beautifully kept home.

Glen Eden speaks strongly about heritage, purpose, and community impact, and that ethos seems to carry through the wider experience. Combined with the hospitality guests mention so warmly, it gives the venue a depth that goes beyond surface beauty alone.

CREDITS
Venue: @glenedenlodgeza
Photographer: @vixphotographyweddings
Florals & Décor: @labolasa
Wedding Dress: @che.couture
Makeup: @diosgracia_mua_aesthetics
Hair: @bloom_bridal_hair_artistry
Suit: @suitupsuithire
Stationery: @aurora.designs01
Models: @cherilisa_22 + @lusanda_mbuyisa from @irenesmodels
Coordination: @marriagemeander

#MarriageMeander #GlenEdenLodge #MidlandsWeddingVenue #KZNWeddingVenue #CavershamValleyWedding

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set near Nottingham Road on one

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set near Nottingham Road on one of the oldest farms in the Natal Midlands, @fordounhotel combines panoramic Drakensberg views with the kind of comfort and refinement that comes from a long-established boutique hotel. What makes it especially appealing is that the wedding offering does not sit in isolation. The venue, chapel, accommodation, spa, and wider guest experience all work together, which gives the whole celebration a greater sense of ease.
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Weddings take place at the Fordoun Farm Village, where the chapel and newly renovated barn venue are designed for elegant country weddings of up to 180 guests. The barn itself is is generously set up with a kitchen, reception and serving area, lounge, two bars, dance area, stage, fireplace, and breathtaking views of the Drakensberg beyond.
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A big part of Fordoun’s appeal is the guest stay. Between the hotel and self-catering farm village, accommodation sleeps up to 86 guests, which makes it easier to host a full wedding weekend. Guests can settle in, make use of the spa, enjoy the pools, fish, walk, ride mountain bikes, or simply take in the mountain views and slower rhythm of the property.
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Fordoun Spa is award-winning, with everything from floatation and hydrotherapy to couples treatment suites and African-inspired treatments, making it a strong fit for brides wanting calm before the day, couples extending their stay, or guests turning the wedding into a fuller Midlands escape.
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For couples wanting a Midlands wedding venue that pairs chapel-and-barn celebration spaces with boutique-hotel comfort, mountain views, and a wedding weekend that invites everyone to settle in, Fordoun Hotel and Spa offers a beautiful balance of elegance and ease.
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CREDITS
Venue @fordounhotel @weddingsatfordoun
Photos @elysianphotography19
Flowers & Décor @sarah_stewart_flowers
Dress @jeannelle.la.amourbridal
Makeup @accentuatehairandmakeup
Stationery @aurora.designs01 + @handmadebyjanine
Cake @marezeldabreet
Video @bigfootvideoproductions
DJ @kznweddingdj
Photobooth @photoboothlab
Couple @megrachel1996 + @waynesargeant98
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#MarriageMeander #FordounHotelAndSpa #MidlandsWeddingVenue #KZNWeddingVenue

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set in the scenic Tala Valley, w

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set in the scenic Tala Valley, with views across farmland, gardens, and a lake edged with blue waterlilies, @edenlassie offers couples a wedding setting that feels established and romantic. Just 70 km from Durban and 27 km from Pietermaritzburg, it brings together countryside calm and easy accessibility.
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A big part of Eden Lassie’s appeal is the grounds themselves. The gardens have been cultivated for more than 40 years, and that maturity shows. There is a softness and fullness to the landscaping that gives the venue real photographic value, from the manicured lawns and flowering borders to the lake, the verandah views, and the wider Tala Valley beyond. Set on a working beef ranch and plant nursery, the property also offers rustic farm buildings and open country backdrops for photographs.
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The chapel is another strong feature. Set beside a water feature that runs into the lake, it has open arches on one side that look out over the gardens, giving the ceremony a fresh, garden-connected feel while still offering the structure and shelter of a chapel setting. Both the chapel and reception venue seat up to 200 guests making Eden Lassie well suited to weddings that want a full guest list without losing atmosphere.
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What gives the venue extra warmth, though, is the experience couples speak about after the wedding. Again and again, they mention Dale by name: her responsiveness, calm professionalism, attention to detail, and the way she goes above and beyond to make couples feel supported. The décor by @daleliteful_decor is another recurring highlight, as is the food from @chc_catering, with guests often still talking about both long after the day itself which means the beauty of the setting is matched by hands-on attention to detail and professionalism.
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CREDITS
Venue: @edenlassie
Photographer: @candicerossphotography
Décor & Flowers: @daleliteful_decor
Marriage Officer: @dreamceremonies
Couple: @kaylajvanzyl + @zyljaredvan
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#MarriageMeander #EdenLassie #KZNWeddingVenue #GardenWeddingVenue #TalaValleyWedding

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Planning a smaller, more intimat

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Planning a smaller, more intimate wedding in a setting that is both private and deeply connected to nature?
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Set in the Umkomaas Valley, around 90 minutes from King Shaka International and 60 minutes from Pietermaritzburg, @dumamanzi sits within a 5,000-hectare, malaria-free nature reserve where sandstone cliffs rise up around the property and the Mkomazi River runs through the landscape below. It is a striking place to gather the people closest to you for a wedding that is quieter and more personal.
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This Duma Manzi wedding offering is best suited to intimate weddings of up to 36 guests. The lodge and boma lend themselves naturally to candlelit dinners, fireside celebrations, and open-air meals where the atmosphere comes as much from the cliffs, river, and reserve around you as it does from the décor. For couples who want to step away from the expected and celebrate in a way that feels more relaxed and more private, that is a big part of the draw.
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What gives Duma Manzi its own character is the contrast between wilderness and comfort. Guests can stay in luxury lodge accommodation, settle into the pace of the reserve, and make the most of the wider experience around the wedding itself — from guided walks and game drives to swimming, spa time, and relaxed moments on a deck with the river below. There is a softness to the stay, even with the drama of the landscape all around you.
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Duma Manzi also brings depth through its eco-led approach. The lodge has been recognised among Africa’s top safari operators for ecological responsibility, which adds another layer for couples who care about celebrating in a place that takes its natural environment seriously.
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CREDITS
Venue @dumamanzi
Photos @paigebehn
Florals & Décor @thefloralteam
Planner @ohhappydaydbn
Dresses @alenaleenabridal @renette_short_designs
HAMU @kellypaitakihairmakeup
Furniture @the_weddingtable @furniturelabkzn
Event staffing @service.excellence
Couple @__danielleperry +@devlinperry
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#MarriageMeander #DumaManzi #KZNWeddingVenue #EcoWeddingVenue #IntimateWedding

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set among Ballito’s sugarcane fi

VENUE SPOTLIGHT | Set among Ballito’s sugarcane fields just minutes from the coast, @collisheen_estate on the KZN North Coast offers two very different wedding settings on one estate — each with its own atmosphere and scale.
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Orchid House is the more intimate of the two. This open-sided venue accommodates up to 120 guests with a dance floor and looks onto gardens that soften the whole space. Its chapel seats 60 guests inside and up to 120 in total with additional seating in the chapel wing, while the option of a garden ceremony gives couples flexibility if they want more greenery around them as they say their vows. There is also a bridal salon on site, and the venue’s gentler scale makes it especially appealing for couples who want the day to feel personal, close, and quietly beautiful.
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The Boma offers something very different. Designed for larger celebrations of 100 to 400 guests, this open-sided venue brings together sweeping lawns, indigenous gardens, a private chapel, a water feature, and a bridge that comes alive at night when the lights come on in the trees. The chapel seats 100 guests inside, with room for more around the outside thanks to its open design. For couples planning a bigger wedding, it gives them space to celebrate on a grander scale while still keeping that outdoor, garden-connected feel.
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What gives Collisheen extra weight, though, is the experience around the setting itself. Couples and guests speak warmly about calm, capable coordination, staff who are attentive and genuinely helpful, delicious food, and nearby accommodation options. That combination matters. It means the estate’s beauty is matched by a team that knows how to support the wedding well from planning through to the celebration itself.
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CREDITS
Venue @collisheen_estate
Photos @mistykissesphotography
Video @carlovisuals
Planning & Coordination @the.socialite_
Florals @thebloombarkzn
Dress @bespoke_by_maryke + @allora_bridal
HMUA @brennapaigemakeup
DJ: @simplemusicsolutions
Couple @the_nicole_roets + @darren_roets
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#MarriageMeander #CollisheenEstate #BallitoWeddingVenue #KZNWeddingVenue #KZNNorthCoastWeddingVenue

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