Protea lovers, rejoice! Today's wedding not only includes tons of these gorgeous South African blooms, but balances them with modern stripes and cafe lights, as well as strong wooden elements, including the most awesome pallet backdrop and ceremony arch detail. It's this kind of signature element that really gets my heart racing, and shows that rustic wedding style is always open to fresh ideas and new details. And detail is really where this wedding is at, from the custom protea badges for groomsmen and family members, to the teal Chevrolet, to the lacy bunting hanging above the reception space. Happy smiles all round! The delightful Nikki Meyer 's clean photographic style captures it all to perfection.

Proudly South African Details
We are two very proudly South Africans living in the UK so we made sure the food was a mix between our Afrikaans and Portuguese roots. I cannot rave about our lovely caterer enough! A dear friend of my mom and a super force in the kitchen.The compliments were in abundance and we were on cloud nine!
I love the Protea in every shape and form and can safely say I might be a tad obsessed, which of course meant that this flower was our dominant feature, from our invitations to every bit of stationery, bouquet or flower arrangement. I was blessed enough that a very fond friend of mine worked on a protea farm which made having my dear proteas possible in abundance. Together with the flowers and the magical handiwork of Blomlief's Karen and Marelize, I was in awe of the picture that was our décor.

• A wedding planner is a must and I now believe every bride should have one. We were very fortunate that my mom was our planner and we had a fellow planner of my mom do our on-the-day co-ordination which meant that the day was exactly how it was dreamt of.
• Take time planning your special day - Pinterest is your best friend. Create different mood boards for every aspect which you can give to service providers. This way they know your style and can help you get exactly what you want.
• Work in a 15-30 min time frame to be with your guests during the pre-drinks. This was a very special time for us to enjoy some bites but also set the mood for the rest of the night.
• The day flies by but I now truly believe a relaxed bride makes the best bride. Do not worry about anything on your day, just soak it in and enjoy it as your guests feed on your energy.

You can see more from this wedding on Nikki Meyer's blog.

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue: Leeuwrivier | Catering: Linda Bruyns Catering | Photography: Nikki Meyer | Co-ordination: Weddings by Cronier & Celeste Styled Events | Videography: Pie in the Sky | Live Band: Bottomless Coffee | Cake: Birdcage, Stellenbosch | Flowers: Blomlief | Décor: To-Netts and Goeters | Stationery: Lezanne's Designs | Bride's dress: Lusan Mandongus from Teokath of London | Bride's accessories: Rachel Simpson (shoes) | Hair: Fringe Hair & Make-up | Makeup: Makeup by Chrizanne, Nadia Swart | Bridesmaids' dresses: Jacoba Clothing | Groom's attire: Moss Bros, Trenery, Country Road | DJ: Brendon from Music Maxx