Runaway Romance Marriage Officers

01/11/2024

Nicole and Ryan saying their I Do’s. Ryan is in his family tartan and they had a bagpiper playing before and after the ceremony. Little touches like that, paying homage to your heritage, make such a big impact 🎶🩷🥂

31/10/2024

Just another day at the office. Marrying a lovely couple on a secluded beach at Cape Point, keeping their gorgeous little girl busy while they do photos, hiking up and down a cliff and enjoying a sunset shoot in Kommetjie. All in a days work 😁🥂🩷

31/07/2024

My stunning office today! Jo and Jonny tied the knot at the gorgeous 🩷🥂

17/07/2024

Jodie & Ryan promised their forever in the middle of the African bush during their safari elopement at in the Kruger Park.

Why not turn your adventure holiday into a wedding and honeymoon while you're in South Africa? Makes total sense right!? 🥰🦒

After they enjoyed their safari time, they went to Mozambique for some sun, sand and scuba diving, all planned by the amazing ladies at

17/07/2024

Some incredibly kind words from Nicole and Ryan. ❤️

What a lovely couple! Ryan wore his kilt and Nicole looked gorgeous in her wedding gown and don't get me started on how heartfelt their vows were 🥰

14/07/2024

Jodie & Ryan came to Sa to elope in the middle of the South African bush. With the soundtrack of starlings and helmet shrikes in the background, they said their I Do's and promised to be together forever 🥂

14/07/2024

I can't tell you how often the groom tells me that he won't cry at his wedding, whether it's when he sees his bride (or groom) walking down the aisle or when he shares his vows.

Sarah found it quite sweet (and a bit funny) when Adrian was surprised by his reaction to his vows

It gives me a weird sense of satisfaction when they're proven wrong 😂 They underestimate how emotional it can be to share your feelings of love with the love of your life and that this is the beginning of the rest of your life together.

I have to admit, it sometimes makes me a bit teary as well because of the raw emotion and authenticity of the moment. And this is why I always carry tissues to a ceremony for the groom.

29/06/2024

Come visit us at the Bridal Expo at Oakfield Farm 🩷🥂

06/06/2024

I’m taking a beach break after a busy few months ☀️🏖️ see you fresh and ready in 10 days!

05/06/2024

Vanessa & Brandon decided they would travel from Canada to SA to commit to each other forever while on safari... they're adventurous like that 🥰😊

To them, marriage is the culmination of the love they have for each other and opening a new chapter in their lives together. 💕

Next to a dam (the resident hippo had left for the day) in the middle of the bush surrounded by the sounds of birds, they promised to love and support each other for the rest of their days 🥂

01/06/2024

My office today… Monate Game Lodge for a signing after the ceremony. 🩷 Beautiful afternoon in the bush

01/06/2024

A sneak peek of Vanessa & Brandon's safari elopement last week.

We had so much fun during the ceremony... just the 3 of us (and Mila the photographer) and the sounds of the African bush as the soundtrack to their I DO's ❤️

08/05/2024

Let's talk wedding vows!

A lot of couples feel pressure to say their own vows on their wedding day. But, here's the thing... It's YOUR wedding day! So do whatever makes you comfortable. 😄

As a marriage officer, I am happy to write special, unique vows for you to say in front of everyone, while you share your more intimate thoughts and feelings in private.

Send us a DM, email, WhatsApp, courier pigeon and we can talk about your special day some more!

04/05/2024

It turned out to be a gorgeous day for a ceremony! Quite windy, but it’s the Cape after all

I have to say that Agulhas is an incredible village with the most amazing views

04/05/2024

My office for today 🩷🌈

20/04/2024

Shannon & Gabor honoured family who couldn't be there to share their special day by lighting incense, along with their closest family and friends... what a great idea!

AND, the blog post and photos of their beautiful wedding are up on our website, so go take a look, under Portfolio & Blog 😍

https://www.runawayromance.com/shannon-gabors-joyous-joburg-wedding/

Have a great weekend!

20/04/2024

Helloooo! I'm Louise, a registered marriage officer

I am registered to solemnize heteros*xual and same s*x marriages in South Africa. I focus on the authentic love aspect of your ceremony and personalize each ceremony to the couple - because your wedding is all about you, so your ceremony should be as well!

I offer 3 different ceremony options... a legal signing; a mini ceremony; of a full ceremony. I also travel anywhere in South Africa and sometimes beyond or you can come to me and get married in a lovely garden.

If you'd like to add a unity ritual or a tradition, we can do that too - it's your day to create as you want it, I'm just here to make it unforgettable 🥰

If you're looking to tie the knot, get in touch and we can create some magic! ✨🔥

P.S. do you know how hard it was to find a photo at a ceremony where I wasn't talking or pulling a face??

17/04/2024

Safari elopement anyone?🦁🥂

Adriana & Andrew promised their forever on safari in the Kruger Park, with hippos bellowing from a dam few meters away (and an armed ranger just in case).

We travel anywhere in South Africa and do ceremonies in any setting... the more adventurous the better!

16/04/2024

Love that is freely given, has no beginning or end. Wear your wedding rings to show that your hearts are forever united. They are a daily reminder that you will always be by each other's side. And they are a visible token of your love. 💍

Wedding rings aren't for everyone, but they are really so symbolic! They are an outward sign of an inward bond that unites your hearts. ❤️

15/04/2024

Let's talk wedding vows!

A lot of couples feel pressure to say their own vows on their wedding day. But, here's the thing... It's YOUR wedding day! So do whatever makes you comfortable. 😄

As a marriage officer, I am happy to write special, unique vows for you to say in front of everyone, while you share your more intimate thoughts and feelings in private.

Send us a DM, email, WhatsApp, courier pigeon and we can talk about your special day some more!

31/03/2024

My office today. A quick legal signing after is gorgeous Hindu ceremony

30/03/2024

Today’s office. Marrying Johan and Ronel. So many laughs in the ceremony

They also added a unity sand ritual, with different people adding different “ingredients” to the marriage recipe… stability; respect; ‘sewe sakke sout’; trust; love; prosperity and a surprise sprinkle of spontaneity

20/03/2024

Some lovely words from Danielle & Chad. 🥰⁠
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The said their I Do's on a lovely summer afternoon in Magaliesburg with their closest friends and family as witnesses. I was privileged to perform their ceremony. ⁠
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I thought I'd share a portion of their amazing answers when I asked them why they wouldn't want to live without each other
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"His love for me is incomparable to everything I have ever felt before. Words cannot describe fully how much he means to the world to me" ⁠
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"She is my everything and my world without her I would be very lost."⁠
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How insanely romantic is that!? 😍⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

31/05/2023