16/10/2025
Tiaan and Carine. Uncomplicated yet meticulous and detailed. The description of this couple might sound contradicting, but one of the most refreshing things about Tiaan and Carine is the way Tiaan got involved in the details and how they worked as team to bring their vision to life. Their wedding was a combination of old school vintage, with simple guest tables and a romantic bridal table.
Their families also got involved. One of the best moments of their wedding for me was the Grannies that were the flower girls. What a special way to involve two such amazing ladies. They were patiently sitting outside the chapel on chairs with their baskets, waiting on the bride, and proudly entered before her, stealing everyone’s hearts, especially mine.
For some of us, we think that things must just be the way they are but being part of a wedding where the parents on both sides are all involved and there are grandparents, nowadays are more the exception than the rule.
“We can’t all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.” Mother Theresa. I stand by this, the day was effortless because everyone at the wedding attended because they wanted to be part of this amazing experience, and everyone contributed so much love and a feeling of togetherness.
Tiaan and Carine came into our lives and became part of the imperfect Perfection family, the unconditional love and respect between us and the couple were mutual, which made this a wedding that I will always treasure.
Sometimes we think there is no more space left in our hearts to love, and then you meet another couple and their people, and your heart miraculously expands to love more, to allow more space for people in your heart.
I will not be able to write these small stories about our couples, (i didn’t use any tools to write this, so the vocabulary etc. won’t be perfect) if I wasn’t connected to an unlimited source of Love, Jesus Christ, who has enabled us all to love without limits. What a privilege to have learnt from Tiaan and Carine, to keep things simple. What a privilege to have hosted this specific group of people at their wedding, where we had a water problem that was resolved as fast as we could, but for the time that it felt like I was running in circles, the guests were calm and kind.
You see, we want everything to be perfect for every couple and their guests, and then something out of our control happens, we then have our management team and staff on board and we all try to solve the problem the best we can, as fast as we can, and between us running around and smiling guests, there is GRACE.
Amazing grace……. If it wasn’t for GRACE from God, from guests, from staff and our couple’s I would not do this job at all. If you are running a small business there is no way that you can become arrogant or untouchable, when always chasing the best version of yourself, you never reach the finishing line……. Imperfect perfection where time isn’t measured by clocks but moments, moments where grannies become flower girls and couples experience the magnitude of God’s grace and are willing to share it with all present.
Thank you to Vintage vows for the most beautiful pictures. It is amazing to work with like-minded people that really care about the moments. Not once did I see you look at your watches, there was no rush, you have come with everything and gave everything. It is hard educating couples about choosing the right photographers, because the most amazing photographers are not always the most visible and easy to find, because I have yet met photographers with amazing characters and passion for couples who are shamelessly self-promoting.
Skill and experience are vital but means nothing without absolute dedication to anticipating and capturing MOMENTS, something you can only do when you are in the moment and able to feel it yourself. Choose photographers wisely, choose everyone involved at your wedding wisely, there are no REPEATS, REWIND or Catch-up opportunities
Vintage Vows Wedding Photography
4Eva Industries make-up and hair
Imperfect Perfection decor and flowers, catering, drinks and bar, waitering staff, coordiation, bridal room, grooms room, accommodation