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Mrs. Lightning, Cape Town Age and Occupation: 22, Journalist and Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, Computer Scientist Engagement Date: December 27, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: Hout Bay Manor About Me: I'm a young American living abroad in the beautiful city of Cape Town with a wonderful South African fiance and our crazy kitty Zeus. We're young, driven and madly in love. Together we're pursuing our wildest dreams including our biggest undertaking yet, a vintage retrospective wedding filled to the brim with DIY madness. I have an unnatural attraction to cake, a passion for blogging and a love of good design. While I might be an overly obsessive creative with too many ideas and nowhere to put them, Mr Lightning is my biggest fan and I can't wait to make my true love mine.
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When Lightning Strikes: Long Street Love Part 2 :  wedding pictures pro pics recap Bs 548  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.

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When Lightning Strikes: Long Street Love Part 2 :  wedding pictures pro pics recap Bs 617  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).

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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)

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Laylabelle (message)  3,378 posts, Sugar bee

Beautiful! It looks like a magazine photo shoot!

 
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Mrs. Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Who drove, and who was shotgun? ;-)

Love these gritty city pics!

 
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krissybee (message)  3,921 posts, Honey bee

you two look so in love. beautiful photos!!

 
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AnnieAAA (message)  3,782 posts, Honey bee

Yeah, you have pics with your vintage veil, Very pretty!!

 
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thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

fabulous photos!!! love these urban shots! you both look so wonderful & happy together!

 
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missvintage (message)  571 posts, Busy bee

Love those city pics! How neat that you drove to the ceremony together.

 
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Bellini (message)  713 posts, Busy bee

loooove you dress! and what amazing photos!

 
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Bellini (message)  713 posts, Busy bee

*your :)

 
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abrideagain (message)  532 posts, Busy bee

LOVE those shots - great location choice!

 
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Mrs. Swan (message)  1,046 posts, Bumble bee

I LOVE Long Street. My internship was right off of Greenmarket Square. I even stayed art the Long Street Backpackers Lodge for a week. I love the pictures and think you both look great!

 
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Jessie516 (message)  5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

I love your wedding photos! :) You look beautiful and the photos look like an editorial from Vogue or something! Glam!!

 
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Miss Giraffe (message)  4,216 posts, Honey bee

Your car ride sounds sweet :). And your photos are amazing!

 
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MexicanGirl (message)  724 posts, Busy bee

amazing photos! and i love the fact you drove together to your own wedding :)

 
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Miss French Fries (message)  2,217 posts, Buzzing bee

So glad to hear that you guys drove yourselves to the wedding — we’re considering doing the same thing! Beautiful pictures!

 
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Miss Yap (message)  774 posts, Busy bee

Gorgeous. Love the photos. Also your satin wedding dress is gorgeously chic.

 
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alishaneva (message)  2,152 posts, Buzzing bee

Absolutely stunning! And I love that you got an intimate moment in the car driving to the ceremony!

 
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Mrs. French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

That shot of you two getting in the car is incredibly sweet :)

 
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tea (message)  7,263 posts, Bee Keeper

those are amazing photographs! and how lucky of you to be able to make that drive to the ceremony together. that’s so sweet

 
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RecessionistaBride (message)  5,018 posts, Bee Keeper

I agree– these photos look like they’re out of a magazine!! Sooo gorgeous :)

 
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Love these photos! And how cute that you drove together to the ceremony. Love it!

 
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Mrs. Lightning, Cape Town Age and Occupation: 22, Journalist and Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, Computer Scientist Engagement Date: December 27, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: Hout Bay Manor About Me: I'm a young American living abroad in the beautiful city of Cape Town with a wonderful South African fiance and our crazy kitty Zeus. We're young, driven and madly in love. Together we're pursuing our wildest dreams including our biggest undertaking yet, a vintage retrospective wedding filled to the brim with DIY madness. I have an unnatural attraction to cake, a passion for blogging and a love of good design. While I might be an overly obsessive creative with too many ideas and nowhere to put them, Mr Lightning is my biggest fan and I can't wait to make my true love mine.

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