{"id":825048,"date":"2024-09-03T01:00:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T06:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=825048"},"modified":"2024-08-22T09:21:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T14:21:36","slug":"cozy-boland-banquet-diamant-estate-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/cozy-boland-banquet-diamant-estate-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Cozy &#8220;Boland Banquet&#8221; Diamant Estate Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825072\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Lara and Rohan, &ldquo;When you know, you know&rdquo; perfectly describes their <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.diamantestate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamant Estate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding. The moment they first saw <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the venue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they knew it was the right place for their big day. Despite the hall being in disarray from a previous event&mdash;red and gold <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-unique-ceremony-and-reception-chairs-for-your-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stacked up, scattered leaves, burnt-out candles, and confetti on the floor&mdash;they loved its abandoned, vintage charm. This sparked the theme &ldquo;Boland Banquet,&rdquo; which they brought to life with a royal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-tips-for-choosing-your-wedding-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sparkly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-decor-checklist-to-help-you-nail-every-detail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and vintage touches. Impressively, they <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/diy-wedding-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIYed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> everything themselves!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> took place in a stunning 1700s wine cellar converted into a chapel. It was beautiful on its own, with just a unique <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/floral-ceiling-installations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floral installation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the altar and petals along the aisle. For the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-reception-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, two long <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-reception-table-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were decorated with gold accents, perfectly complementing the Cape Dutch-style interior. A unique touch was the couple blowing out candles instead of cutting a cake to mark the &ldquo;birthday of their marriage.&rdquo; For a fun midnight snack, McDonald&rsquo;s Happy Meals were served on silver platters, with the toys used as decor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-wedding-ideas-probably-never-heard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on adding your personal touch to every part of your celebration for a unique theme, check out this wedding. The beautiful photos by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basque-imagery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basque Imagery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perfectly show their love story and the special day they designed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lara and Rohan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.diamantestate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamant Estate<\/span><\/a>, Paarl, South Africa<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825060\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825061\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825058\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825059\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discovering the Boland Banquet Theme for Their Diamant Estate Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The look came together when we first viewed the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">venue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After a wedding the night before, the staff were busy clearing everything. As we entered the hall, we saw red and gold movie-theater-like chairs stacked on top of each other (these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-unique-ceremony-and-reception-chairs-for-your-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> actually come with cream covers, so this was their bare form), a few fallen leaves, burnt-out candles, and scattered confetti on the floor. It looked like an abandoned show, and I loved it&mdash;lived-in, homely, a little vintage, and almost royal. That&rsquo;s when the theme &ldquo;Boland Banquet&rdquo; was born. Paarl is located in Boland, and the &ldquo;banquet&rdquo; perfectly captured the elaborate feast we wanted for our wedding.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825062\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825064\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825063\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825065\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825066\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825073\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood Tunes and a Magical Tango Moment During the Ceremony<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I walked into the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our live pianist played the wedding march on Rohan&rsquo;s grandmother&rsquo;s organ, wearing bright red shoes! We transported this special organ all the way to Diamant (it was quite a mission) because it was so sentimental. The musicians played soundtracks from our favorite childhood movies while the guests entered the chapel. The most unforgettable moment came when the musicians unexpectedly started playing the chorus of my favorite piece, &ldquo;The Scent of a Woman Tango&rdquo; by Itzhak Perlman, right after our kiss. It was one of the most profound moments of my life.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825067\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825068\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825074\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825077\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825078\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrating Love, Not Putting on a Show<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, there&rsquo;s no set recipe for this. It&rsquo;s not a show; you don&rsquo;t need to impress your guests or make the day run like a production. It&rsquo;s a celebration of your love and your new life together. Just embrace it and go with the flow. Your guests are there because they love you, so don&rsquo;t pressure yourself to create a picture-perfect event. Simply enjoy the best day of your life.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825070\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825069\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825075\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825076\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Their Village Made Their Diamant Estate Wedding Extra Special<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/diy-wedding-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIYed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> EVERYTHING. We foraged, painted, glued, stitched, polished, tied, cut, pasted, and baked. To name a few: I made all the stationery, our family foraged the golden flowers, my mom baked the cake, our grandmothers sewed the napkins, and we crafted the boutonnieres from old fabric we found at home. Knowing the story behind every decor item and detail made the wedding even more special since we did it all ourselves. It was woven together by hands that I know and love. It truly takes a village, and I have one magnificent village.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825079\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825080\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825051\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825054\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825053\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825055\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Recommended Reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-reception-table-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Reception Table Ideas + Tips For Deciding What&rsquo;s Best For Your Big Day<\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825057\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825056\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825052\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825091\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825081\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-31.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blowing Out Candles and Reliving Happy Meal Nostalgia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of cutting a cake, we blew out candles to celebrate the &ldquo;birthday&rdquo; of our marriage! For our midnight snack, we had classic McDonald&rsquo;s Happy Meals. Rohan and I served them on silver platters, using all our old McDonald&rsquo;s toys from when we were kids as &ldquo;decor&rdquo; (yes, our moms saved them!).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825084\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-36.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825087\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-39.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825092\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825082\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-33.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825085\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-37.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825086\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-38.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825088\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-40.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825089\" src=\"\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamant-estate-wedding-basque-imagery-41.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basque-imagery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basque Imagery<\/span><\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diamantestate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamant Estate<\/span><\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blomlief_flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Blomlief<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpeppercatering.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Red Pepper Catering<\/a><br>\nCake &ndash; Giezela de Bruijn<br>\nOfficiant &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/giezeladeb\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tilana Meyer-Morkel<\/a><br>\nDJ &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.djpepesa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DJ Pepe<\/a><br>\nLive Music &ndash; Laurinda Hofmeyr<br>\nMakeup + Hair Styling &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visualartistry_mua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Visual Artistry<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/oncewornbridal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Once Worn Bridal<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/thetuxtailor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Tux Tailor<\/a><br>\nRings &ndash; Daleen Bruwer<br>\nRentals &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/something-borrowed.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Something Borrowed<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to Lara and Rohan on their cozy &ldquo;Boland Banquet&rdquo; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.diamantestate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamant Estate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding. Thank you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basque-imagery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basque Imagery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for capturing every detail that couples can use as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-use-wedding-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspiration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this couple, it wasn&rsquo;t about creating a flawless event but about celebrating their union in a way that was authentically theirs. If you&rsquo;re planning your own special day, check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-wedding-ideas-probably-never-heard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unique ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can incorporate into your own celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Lara and Rohan, &ldquo;When you know, you know&rdquo; perfectly describes their Diamant Estate wedding. The moment they first saw the venue, they knew it was the right place for their big day. Despite the hall being in disarray from a previous event&mdash;red and gold chairs stacked up, scattered leaves, burnt-out candles, and confetti on the floor&mdash;they loved its abandoned, vintage charm. 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