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Category Archives: Stilfontein weddings

Jenny and Raymond in Stilfontein

It would seem like I found a little niche in that area of the world, seeing that this is our fourth wedding in that small town. This time I am posting late as I decided from now on to post on the blog only after all the editing has been completed. I have several reasons, but one is that I do not waste a day looking for images I want to post, and also I get to post the images that I really like after having spent some time on them, and not just the ones that initially caught my eye.

Jenny got her images this morning and sent me a heart warming message,

“Ben, THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH, I am so impressed and grateful!!!!!!

Much appreciated!!!! Sjoe I don’t even have the words!!!!”


I’m not sure who made the dress, but  Dress is by Jean Nalida Designers, it’s pretty ornate and seems like it could have taken ages to create.

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I’ve never seen a groom suffer as much during his speech as Raymond did. The poor guy was completely drenched long before half time, and not with sweat

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More North-West weddings

Jane and Andre in Stilfontein

This weekend we returned again to Cindy’s hometown in the North West province.
Jane and Andre had their wedding set up in the garden outside, and while getting ready, nervous glances were thrown towards the east of Stilfontein as there was a looming blackness coupled with frequent bolts of lightning and thunder.
The storm never came, vows were exchanged, some other bridal party stole our photo spot, we found a better spot (nah nah nanah nah), the light was awesome, fun was had… I also doubt that I’m going to lose my belly before Mauritius in December.
Nice to see Juan-Marie and Manny again!

This weekend we returned again to Cindy’s hometown in the North West province.

Jane and Andre had their wedding set up in the garden outside, and while getting ready, nervous glances were thrown out through the window as blackness coupled with frequent bolts of lightning and thunder loomed towards the east of Stilfontein (just west of Klerksdorp for those who don’t know).

The storm never came, a bride was kissed, some other bridal party stole our photo spot, we found a better spot (nah nah nanah nah), the light was awesome, fun was had… it also seems unlikely that I’m going to lose my belly fat before Mauritius in December, and Cindy is strongly considering a fake tan.

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No need to introduce Mariska the make-up artist. BTW, she is the only woman I know who can wear her daughter’s clothes and still look that good

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Really nice to see Juan-Marie and Manny again, you seem to be doing very well.