SAABIR & TASKEEN
(5 AUGUST 2023)

We spent this special day with a wonderful couple who booked us for a 12 hour shoot. In the morning, Christo and I split up, he went to the Mosque to take photos and videos, and I stayed with the bride to take her photos and videos. After Nikah, the bride's close relatives began to congratulate her. An atmosphere of celebration reigned in the house. Then the groom arrived with a huge bouquet of flowers. The wedding bouquet was made by Cinnamon Lace. We filmed a small photo shoot at the bride's house and went to prepare for the reception at the Coastlands Musgrave Hotel. On the way, the bride called us and asked us to order food for us at the hotel, because it was a long day and she was worried that we would be comfortable filming and that we would not be hungry. We are always ready for many hours of filming, and we still have the most pleasant memories of how carefully this couple treated our service and us in general.


Every moment of filming at the hotel was great. We started with the groom and then shot the bride's luxurious wedding gown with a very long train from La Principessa. The bride was assisted by the talented Glam Her Up Artistry. Her make-up emphasized the natural beauty of the bride and left her natural charm. The bride had a very dark, beautiful Mehndi, we reminded her of the sign from Mother in Law. Those, who know will understand. Mehndi was done by Henna Vault. The bride was in a fabulous mood and we were discussing her gorgeous outfit. When the bride was ready, we decided to shoot the first look reveal and at the end we saw tears of joy in the eyes of the groom. This moment was unforgettable. We took a lot of portrait photos with the couple in the hotel and even managed to shoot in the elevator.


The reception took place at Sunkist in Durban. I would like to note the variety and quality of the prepared dishes. Everything was very tasty and beautifully decorated. That is why our couple chose this place for their celebration. With all our hearts we wish our amazing couple the fulfilment of all their most important goals and plans for 2024 and thank you so much for choosing us to photograph your unforgettable celebration

SHEYLIN & NISHKA
(15 JULY 2023)

On this bright sunny day we went to Ballito. The Indian Ocean shimmered beautifully under the rays of the warm sun. The wedding venue chosen was the Boat House. We always like to work there because the venue offers a beautiful view of the ocean. Most ceremonies take place outside, which gives guests the opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the beach and the Indian Ocean.

Our bride was prepared by the incomparable Exquisite Bridal Creation. We always get great results in our shooting when we work together. Everyone had a wonderful mood. The bride was very relaxed. Quraisha helped us during the shooting and at the same time we tried not to distract her from her work. The bride looked gorgeous in her red outfit. Her hair was tied up elegantly in a bun that suited her very well.

Then the groom arrived in a beautiful red Ferrari. We filmed his arrival as he was very eager to see his bride. The bride chose a brand new Maybach for her arrival. The couple asked to do a first look reveal before our creative photo shoot. We used the beach area for this. The couple felt very comfortable in front of the camera. We took amazing photos on the rocks with the ocean waves. Also, the decorations were already installed on the beach which included in our shooting.

The master of ceremony was Kavish Kissoonlal. Weddings with him always go off with a bang. The invited guests enjoyed good weather and stunning views. Our couple decided to combine the ceremony and reception in one venue. It was very convenient, because we did not depend on weather changes. A Hindi ceremony can last more than 2 hours, so our couple was primarily worried about comfortable conditions for the guests during the ceremony.

The ceremony was presided over by Pundit Praniel Maharaj. The guests were delighted with the colourful outfits of the bride and groom. After group photos, we filmed a small creative photo shoot on stage. The bride and groom contrasted beautifully with the white and green background that was used to decorate the wedding venue. We wish our bride and groom to conquer all their goals and desires. Good luck with everything!

JEROME & DENISHA
(8 JULY 2023)

Today I will be talking about a beautiful Christian wedding. We arrived to see the groom, who was getting ready in a large house in Westville North with his groomsmen. We took a lot of portrait photos in the house, then we moved to the garden with a fountain and a swimming pool. This background allowed us to take a lot of beautiful group photos. At 9:15 in the morning we arrived at the bride's house, she was getting ready by the incomparable Miss Make Up, surrounded by her sister and mother. The bride looked simply lovely. Her pink make-up matched her skin colour perfectly. I would like to note that our bride chose a fluffy white dress in which she turned from a princess into a real queen. For our groom, filming cars was very important. We started filming from 150 meters from the church from a drone. They chose a Rolls-Royce for the groom and a Jeep for the bride.

The church and reception were located in the same area of Chatsworth which allowed us to focus on the creative side of our work. The decorations were made by Events by Design. Kavesh attaches a great importance to the smallest details in the decoration of a wedding venue and therefore his work always has a unique style. After the wedding ceremony we went to a creative photo shoot at Ushaka, then returned to Chatsworth for reception at Umhlatuzana Civic Hall.


The master of the ceremony was Kevin T. The guests constantly applauded him for his jokes. He is one of the best MCs we have worked with in Durban. He has a very interesting program that always amuses the guests. During the reception, the outfits of the bride and groom were in beautiful harmony with the dark colours of green, gold and black background. Confetti and pyros complemented their formalities on stage very nicely. These clips looked great in slow motion video. We ended the reception with a creative photo shoot of the couple on stage. For several photos we used a crystal which created beautiful effects on the photo. We were very pleased with our result. We would like to wish our couple prosperity and fulfilment of all their dreams.

SESHAN & JEANINE
(25 JUNE 2023)

We started this beautiful day at the Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve. This park has a huge territory and its main attraction is Coedmore Castle. This Castle is a beautiful historic homestead, built in 1875 and located right in the centre of Nature Reserve. The old stone castle lies amongst a series of giant yellowwood trees within the 253 hectare of Yellowood park. The house was built by Kenneth, and it took him three years to complete the castle. We always liked filming in this historical place, as it is very quiet and you can watch zebras during the photo shoot. Our couple looked gorgeous against the backdrop of the majestic castle. They chose traditional outfits in white and red colours. Their relatives also came to our photo shoot with the couple. We also photographed them. They helped our bride and groom to always be in a good mood.


After the photo shoot we went to the wedding venue Umgeni Road Temple. We love this Temple and the Gurus we have worked with for a very long time. At this place, ceremonies always start on time without any delays. The Main Hall can accommodate many guests with a very convenient stage for filming. All of the above makes our work easier and we, in turn, can concentrate on creating unique photographs. The decorations were made by Golden Events and combined the two colours of gold and white. Against the background of these flowers, our couple was even more emphasised by the attention of the guests. The tables were beautifully decorated with gold crockery from Bhagwans Caterers and with placed golden vases showcasing the crystal flowers.


When we arrived at the wedding venue, there was a load-shedding. Our team always brings continuous white light that can run on batteries. We can adapt to every difficult moment that can happen during a wedding, so even though the Hall was without light, we took beautiful photos and videos. Eresh Bhagwan coordinated this wedding. Everything was ready for the arrival of the bridegroom. Eresh always creates a warm, friendly atmosphere. I would like to note his impeccable style and great participation during the ceremony. The master of ceremonies was Denver, who solemnly announced all the most important moments before and after the ceremony.


Our bride and groom looked charming in their outfits that suited them so well. After group photos, we did a second creative photo shoot on stage. Fairy lights complemented our background very nicely. Our couple was relaxed during the photo shoot, it felt like they were enjoying every moment, so we got an excellent result. Thank you for choosing our company to photograph your unforgettable celebration.

KASHVIR & CHARLENE
(11 JUNE 2023)

Filming for this beautiful wedding began in Westville at 20 on Barham. We love this venue because of the great location and plenty of room for creative photography. Inside the venue there is a beautiful lake where you can see swans, adding a romantic feel to the place. The wedding decorations were provided by Spot On. The combination of gold, white, different shades of pink, and green created a unique festive atmosphere.


The bride was the first to arrive at the wedding venue since the wedding was Hindi. Her makeup was done by the talented Miss Make Up. The bride chose traditional red with the addition of gold in her outfit. These colours created beautiful harmony and suited her very well. Then the groom drove up in his super car. We filmed his arrival and began the ceremony. The master of the ceremony was Alan Chetty, as he announced all the most important moments, and the guests listened to him with interest. Alan has excellent diction and a good sense of humour. We always feel comfortable working with him.


The ceremony was coordinated by Vinay Maharaj from m2promotions. For the ceremony, he chose majestic peacock feathers to complement the stage decoration. Thanks to his high professionalism, the two-hour ceremony went unnoticed. Each ritual was performed without delay and exactly as the Guru wanted. Delicious food was prepared by Indian Delights and served by their friendly team. After the ceremony and all the formalities, we started our creative shoot. After taking a few photos with the amazing decor inside the venue, we went outside and continued filming our couple using a drone. The end of our creative shoot was chosen near the lake on the bridge. We asked the couple to dance a little. The couple felt very comfortable in front of the camera. We got great dynamic photos and videos. Many thanks to our couple for choosing our service. I would like to wish prosperity to their new family.

RANDALL & NAVINA
(10 JUNE 2023)

Firstly, I would like to note that this wedding was not like the others, since the bride was in Hindi traditional dress during the ceremony, as the ceremony was non-religious, and a beautiful white dress was chosen at the reception.


In the morning we arrived at the fabulous wedding venue Olwandlee Estate, where the groom and his groomsmen were gathering. When we started filming with a drone, we were struck by the beauty of this place. The venue offered spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. The water shimmered and gave the waves a silver tint, which was so beautifully captured on our cameras.


The bride got ready in her stately home, which reminded me of Scarlett O'Hara's Home from my favourite movie "Gone with the Wind". The bride's dad constantly made fun of how I counted "one, two and three" before taking a photo to get the attention of the models. We laughed a lot and talked about family values and how such a beautiful house was acquired. Before the wedding shoot, we arrived 2-3 weeks in advance to get acquainted with the house and understand where it would be best to shoot this vintage masterpiece.


I would also like to tell you about the beautiful ceremony in the garden. The bride and groom were so happy that they did not let each other go for a moment during the ceremony. They constantly held hands and enjoyed every moment. After the ceremony, we filmed them doing a creative shoot on the beach, then they started getting ready for the reception. We quickly filmed their first look reveal in a white dress, and it was very emotional. The bride and groom looked amazing indeed.


Decorations were done by Magical Events. DJ and special effects were provided by Loco Beats. Against a solid black background, gold and red and dark green colours were used for their reception. The wedding venue looked royal. Singer Matt Gardiner was invited to the wedding, his songs created a romantic atmosphere. The guests and the bridal party danced a lot. At the end of the day we did a creative shoot on stage and took a photo with the couple to keep as a memory.

We wish the bride and groom the fulfilment of all their most cherished wishes.

SURESH & DAREISA
(03 JUNE 2023)

We arrived in the morning to see the groom. His house offered an unforgettable view of the beautiful plains in Pietermarizeburg. When we did drone filming, we could see all the beauty of the landscape from a bird's view. Then we went to photograph the bride, her dad allowed us to film in his fairy garden. He showed us a variety of Bonsai Trees and we used this natural beauty to capture the bride's jewellery. The Mirraw Jewellery looked enchanting in the soft morning light.


Mithal helped the bride to get ready. When we book a wedding in Pitemarizburg, we never ask who the make up artist is, since in 99% of cases it is Mithal. Mithal's work elegantly enhanced the beauty of the bride and her attire. Our bride chose dark blue in her outfit with some pink tones added. The outfit was made by Bold and Beautiful Umhlanga branch.


The bride and groom arrived at the same time at their wedding venue. Breeze Inn has a large area and a special area for a creative shoot with a garden. The bride ordered a red smoked bomb from Pan African Pyrotechnics for a creative photo shoot, which created a unique romantic atmosphere during filming. We had a minute to create as many memorable photos as possible.


The culmination of the wedding was during the bride walking down the aisle, when the bride entered the wedding hall, she decided to surprise everyone with her magnificent dance. Of course, we filmed the groom’s emotions at her dance, he looked at her enthusiastically and did not miss a single movement of hers, then we saw tears of great joy that his princess would soon wake up the queen as his wife. He had been waiting for this moment so much. Indeed it was a very beautiful emotional wedding.

KIVERN & KIMONA
(30 APRIL 2023)

Our beautiful bride got ready at Neil Ramautar's Durban North in his stunning new studio. Then we went out and photographed the bride at the top of the building. She looked charming in a dark blue dress. We have been working with Neil for a long time. He is one of the most sought after MUAs in Durban. He often works with various celebrities. His brand is one of the most recognisable in the beauty industry.


For the creative photo shoot, Durban Botanic Gardens was chosen, where the bride met her handsome groom. We chose a place for the first look reveal and the bride met her future husband very romantically. Every moment was filled with great love as our couple looked at each other. We took our time filming their photo session and then went to the wedding venue.


Out of all the Winchester Venues they chose The Monarch. A beautiful small venue that can accommodate 90 to 150 guests depending on seating plan. It overlooks a landscape garden with stunning views. The grandeur entrance, large framed antique mirrors throughout the venue, and the designer private buffet area, with beautiful interior decor design, certainly makes the venue exquisite for intimate functions.

Decorations Wincherster Creations elegantly enhanced the beauty of Monarch Wedding Venue.


The bride and groom chose dark blue outfits for the ceremony and other suits for the Reception. We really enjoyed the creative evening photo shoot because it started to rain and we illuminated the raindrops. The background turned out fabulous, and the photos were very romantic against the backdrop of rain. I would like to thank our bride and groom, who completely trusted our creative vibes and were not even afraid to get wet, thereby helping us create our masterpiece.

Once again we congratulate our bride and groom. Hooray!

RISHEN & URISHA
(29 APRIL 2023)

We started this beautiful sunny day in Ballito. Our bride was getting ready at the Regal Inn Hotel. The bride chose very unusual colours for her wedding dress. The combination of pink and dark blue was simply beautiful. Her makeup was put together by Mary. Her amazing work left our bride looking stunning. Of course, we shouldn’t forget about her beautiful braid with pink roses, which suited her so well. Her hair was done by Benita Singh.


We really enjoyed working at Relax Inn. The convenient location of the wedding venue made it possible for us to quickly have a beautiful photo shoot between the ceremony and reception without any delays. During creative shoot, we used a pool zone with additional background lighting. The decoration for this wedding included lots of fresh flowers. The pretty pastel colours of pink, purple and white were captured on our cameras. All decorations were made very elegantly by Soiree Concepts, right down to the small vases with roses.


Master of the ceremony was Ravin, one of our favourite MCs. We have been working together for a long time and always greet him with great positivity, because we know that no matter how difficult the ceremony is, Ravin will always help us with filming. Ravin has a phenomenal knowledge of all rituals, and this is so important in traditional weddings. After formalities, we did a beautiful photo shoot on stage surrounded by fresh flowers. Our bridal couple looked very romantic. We want to wish our couple prosperity and all the best. Continue to love each other very much!

GRESHEN & SHIVANI
(24 APRIL 2023)

We have been waiting for this wedding since 2019 because that was the year we booked it. For a beautiful wedding, a stunning venue Kendra Hall was chosen. The bride and groom preferred gold decorations for the stage and tables. The warm gold colour contrasted beautifully with the purple background. All this beauty was created by Decor World together with Eresh Bhagwan from Bhagwan catering.


We will always remember the majestic dishes brought from India, which created the atmosphere of the kingdom. It is worth noting that Eresh coordinated this wedding, and all formalities were completed on time without any delays. The master of ceremonies was the Denver Naicker who announced each passing moment with his solemn diction. The bride and groom arrived at the wedding venue in their super cars. We filmed their First Look and then moved on to the start of the ceremony. The pyrotechnics were especially amazing during the walking down the aisle moment and on stage when the bride and groom amazed all the guests with their epic dance.


I would like to note that the bride's look remained super fresh until our night photo shoot. For which I want to express my deep gratitude to Arthie from Unique brides by arthie. The bride was super happy with her make up and look. We ended this beautiful day with a creative night photo shoot near Kendra Hall. We used two light sources to show the beauty of the background, and also did not forget about the good lighting for our couple. We had a great day. We wish our bride and groom all the best.

NAVAR & NATASSJA
(8 APRIL 2023)

If you have a great sense of humour, then this is the place for you. This couple was full of fun and felt very comfortable during the shoot. We filmed a creative session in two places at the wedding venue and La mercy river. They didn't have to pose as they felt so natural in front of the camera, laughing, hugging and enjoying every moment with each other. We were simply capturing their beautiful feelings and took many romantic and funny photos.


The wedding venue was La Mercy Temple. We love this Temple very much, it is comfortable, new and small. The groom is a big fan of animals, so he is a vegetarian and a vegetarian menu was presented at the wedding, everything was very beautifully decorated and deliciously prepared by Indian Delights. The bride arrived in a beautiful dark pink outfit. The talented Wes in Umhlanga collected the bride. The groom solemnly drove up to the venue in a red Ferrari. He was in a great mood and was so impatient to see his beautiful bride. The wedding was in the morning as in the evening we filmed their reception in another venue CCSC Hall in Durban North.


When we first met the couple before the wedding, they asked to take a lot of photos with their son. Of course, we took into account their wishes, and the most memorable event at their reception was the dance of the Trio of the bride and groom and their son. The guests applauded our talented dancers. For the reception, the bride chose a beautiful red dress. It was very difficult to say which look we liked more, morning or evening. They were completely different, but complemented our bride perfectly.


Indeed It was great to shoot such a positive couple. The day went great and we felt like we were part of their family during the shoot. We got the final product that they and we wanted. Everyone was very pleased.

KUMARAN & AMANTHA
(26 MARCH 2023)
I don’t even know where to start since this wedding included 4 creative photo shoots. We received a huge number of positive emotions during the 12 hours of filming the bride and groom. The celebration took place at Winchester Venues. Stunning decor combined several colours emphasised the golden majestic scene. A magnificent three-tiered wedding cake presented by the Sugar Coated Cakes stood on top like a King.

Red, gold, white and pink colours created an atmosphere of a real celebration. All the colours were in harmony with each other and evoked a pleasant summer mood. The stunning decor was created by the team of Winchester Venues. The bride and groom dressed at home, surrounded by their relatives. The bride was dressed by the very talented make up artist Teeno Perumal, who we often work with at traditional weddings. The bride looked stunning, with a traditional braid and a very beautiful dark Mehndi done by Juwayriyah Emam completing the final look.

We held the first two photo shoots in Winchester on stage and on the street at the venue, and then went to Ushaka to capture a few images at sunset. We ended this significant day, just as we began, at the groom’s house. There we had our 4th night photo shoot. The house was beautifully decorated with fairy lights, which we used as a background. Our team simply danced from the result.


RIVASH & AVISHKA
(11 MARCH 2023)
This wedding was a very memorable to us. The bride and groom chose a very beautiful green colour for their traditional attire. The bride was getting ready in Chatsworth, the weather was beautiful. In a leisurely manner, she enjoyed every moment of preparation for the happiest day as she was helped by the very talented MUA Zainub Shaikjee.

The wedding was organised by Winchester venues. Our couple chose a combination of green, red, gold and white. All these colours went perfectly with their festive outfit. The hall was decorated with great attention to details and therefore evoked great positive emotions among the guests. Everything from the tables to the stage was carefully planned and looked wow. We have worked at this venue many times and each time the decor was lovingly done by Winchester creations.

It was a pleasure to work with Vinay Maharaj, who was the ceremony coordinator. Vinay has very positive energy, weddings with him are very highly organised, every ritual happens on time, and the decorations for the guru on stage very beautifully complemented the overall stage decoration, special thanks for our favourite roses, which you choose for everyone individually. We really liked the dances of the groom's father and brother and other guests. An atmosphere of celebration and fun reigned in the air. And of course we couldn’t do without the comedian and presenter Kevin T. He remembers every name of the guest and at the right moment will make the audience laugh and intrigue or come up with an interesting game for the guests. 100% the guests were not bored.

The creative photo shoot took place in the venue itself. The couple looked like king and queen after the ceremony. We went outside as it was getting dark and took a few romantic photos with the rich blue sky. Then we were invited to continue the party inside. We took some beautiful photos of the bride with her bridesmaids and the party and dancing began. It was a pleasure to be part of such a beautiful wedding.


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