Megan & Hendro

How did he propose?

Hendro proposed in West Palm BeachFlorida. We were working over there at the time. He very thoughtfully had the engagement ring designed and made when he was back home in South Africa, and had brought it over to America with him taped to his leg for the entire journey! For the proposal he took me to a cocktail bar on the beach, then explained that before dinner he’d like to take me somewhere to watch the sunset. He guided me onto a small pier, where he’d set up a trestle table with fairy lights, photos and champagne. He’d asked one of our friends to be the photographer, who I later spotted dressed in camouflage clothing and hiding in a tree! Very special moment.

What dress did you wear and where did you buy it?

I wore a fitted, low back, full length dress, with a detachable train. The dress is designed and made by Made With Love and it was purchased from a boutique wedding dress shop in Portishead, Bristol, called The White Collection. The experience of actually buying the dress was a dream. I’d been apprehensive as we only had 4/5 months until the wedding and I naively wasn’t aware that this is a short turn around. But, I had an idea of the dress I’d hoped to love, and we came away after my first wedding appointment purchasing the very dress I’d had my eye on.

What accessories did you wear and where were they from?

I wore a full length pearl veil, a bracelet gifted to me by late father, and pearl drop earrings. I kept my accessories to the minimum.

What did the groom wear?

Hendro wore a two-piece stone coloured linen suit, custom made in South Africa by a company called Kale & Co. We also had linen ties made for him and his groomsmen, and a custom made linen shirt. The linen shirt was lovely, as it gave extra length for tucking in at the back. It really suited him, and it was perfect for a South African summer wedding.

How did you feel when you saw him up the aisle?

A surreal sense of calm and peace. It just felt right. We’d been feeling extremely anxious and stressed in the lead up to the wedding, due to the forecast of heavy rain (it never rains in South Africa in January) and our wedding was completely outdoors, but just before the ceremony began, the rain stopped, the clouds parted and the sun shone through. So walking down the isle with my mother by my side and seeing the love of my life at the other end was a wonderful experience.

Who were your bridesmaids and where were their dresses from?

I was completely blown away and deeply humbled that 4 of my closest friends, decided to make the long 12 hour flight all the way to South Africa and give me their love and support. I couldn’t believe it. Very special friends and the most wonderful bridesmaids. I would actually say that one of the most challenging parts of organising our wedding was choosing the bridesmaid dresses. The reason being that I absolutely wanted everyone to enjoy the day and be