Drakensberg Wedding | Cathedral Peak Hotel

I had the privilege, once again, to photograph a fairy tale wedding at Cathedral Peak Hotel. Small and intimate would be an understatement with this wedding. Bianca and Patrick approached the day quite differently. The result was a good mix of the traditional with the more ‘out there’ approach. For starters, instead of the bridesmaids and groomsmen helping them get ready, they helped each other get ready. This deviation displayed an intimacy between the bride and groom I haven’t experienced yet. It was a refreshing difference from the traditional ‘you only see me when I come down the isle’ school of thought displayed

Photographing the official couple photos before the ceremony (the ‘first look‘ approach) is becoming more and more popular, and is common practice in places like the USA. It was my first opportunity to capture the couple images in this way. The result? Plenty of time to get all the shots we wanted. Plenty of time to drive around and spy out great little locations and no pressure on myself or the couple to get back to their guests. Definitely something to think of for all those future brides and grooms.