Weddingbee Blog

After leaving the beautiful Cape to Cuba we walked down Long street (much to the curiosity of passers by). Unlike the portraits taken in the restaurant, the shots that followed were urban and slightly grungy, a complete contrast to our attire and the occasion. The result? Some of our favorite photographs from the day.

(Another version of our sneak peek shot)

And here is our little gem I mentioned in Part 1. Above one of our favorite restaurants known as Royale Eatery (their burgers are the best in Cape Town), is a bar lounge called the Waiting Room. This retro night spot has a very special rooftop deck that not many people know about. From this deck you can see down Long Street, as well as a phenomenal view of our city’s proudest natural landmark, Table Mountain. In this picture you can see a bit of Table Mountain on the left and the nearby Lion’s Head on the right (both popular to hike).

With only an hour and a half to go before our ceremony, Mr Lightning and I headed to the Mini. Because of our decision to take photographs before the ceremony, we were left with no other option than to drive ourselves to the ceremony.

The 20 minute drive to the venue is an incredibly scenic one and winds along the Cape Coastline. As the sun set behind the ocean, Mr Lightning and I spent the journey reminiscing about the many months that led to this point. We shared what had given each other butterflies, what made us laugh and what made us cry. And then when we had relived all the moments of our engagement, we turned the music up and rocked the Mini the rest of the way to Hout Bay.

Next up, the Lightning family and friends get snapped in last minute portraits.

(All photos Lauren Kriedemann Photography)