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Blissful Boho Destination Wedding in Cape Town

Bride and groom smiling happily on their wedding day

Jill and Andrew planned their blissful I do’s in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. The relaxed boho vibe was executed flawlessly at Hawksmoor House and featured an elegant indoor ceremony and stunning outdoor reception beneath tall trees all covered in lights.

Edison bulbs and twinkle lights hung above the naturally chic tables filled with florals, lace and pops of gold. This stylish day definitely won’t disappoint! Read + see more below, plus enjoy the full gallery after from Michelle DT Photography.

Bride in robe holding wedding bouquet of white roses

Beautiful pink platform sandals displayed with perfume Bride in white gown holding a beautiful wedding bouquet

Groom sees bride for the first time on wedding day with surprise look Groom embracing bride on wedding day love celebration

First look love

From Michelle DT Photography: Jill wore a stunning strapless designer gown by New York-based Leanne Marshall. It was perfectly matched by Andrew’s dark forest green Enzo suit. This was my first time photographing the “First Look”. Andrew & Jill decided to see each other before the ceremony and do their couple shoot. They wanted a bit more time to enjoy their pre-drinks and have extra time to relax with their guests. It was such a special moment to be part of. Seeing Andrew’s face as he beholds his bride for the first time was priceless!

Bride and groom holding hands on their wedding day

Bride and bridesmaids share a joyful moment on wedding day

Groomsmen in bowties and suspenders wedding attire Man in stylish dark suit with gold tie buttoning jacket

Elegant wedding venue with chandelier and decorated fireplace

Bride and groom holding hands at their wedding ceremony Couple shares a passionate kiss at their wedding ceremony celebration Happy bride and groom joyfully celebrating their wedding

Relaxed Boho-bliss

Their wedding was the perfect mix of relaxed, laid-back, effortless boho-bliss and elegance! Andrew and Jill planned their luxurious destination wedding all the way from New York. And what an amazing day they had planned for all their friends and family traveling to our beautiful Cape Town! Beneath the tall trees, on Hawksmoor’s lawns, they had the perfect cozy outdoor reception.

Happy wedding party at outdoor bar under fabric canopy

Newlyweds embracing, sharing a loving gaze at their outdoor wedding Bride and groom walking away hand in hand at sunset

Elegant wedding seating chart on a mirrored display in an outdoor setting

Outdoor wedding reception with hanging lights and elegant tables

Planning the menu

What blew me away was how they thought about every single detail and went out of their way to make sure everything was extra special. They even planned the menu, along with the amazing Slippery Spoon Kitchen, to represent both Andrew (being from South Africa) and Jill (being from the US).

Elegant wedding table decorated with flowers and candles Elegant menu card on a plate with floral design and lace background

Elegant outdoor wedding table setting with gold cutlery and flowers

Elegant wedding table setting with flowers and golden accents Elegant wedding table setting with gold details and white flowers

Outdoor wedding reception setup with hanging lights and floral decor Elegant wedding table with flowers and antique gold decor outdoors

Take it all in together

From the bride: Our wedding was beyond everything we hoped it would be. Hawksmoor House was the perfect venue for us to have a magical outdoor celebration with our guests who came from around the world. Planning a wedding in South Africa from NYC was not easy, but with the help of so many wonderful people, all of the little details came together to create the perfect ambiance. It was without a doubt the greatest day and night of our lives. Our only words of wisdom would be to make sure you check in with each other often and remind each other to take it all in because it definitely flies by!

Newlyweds toasting champagne at an outdoor wedding reception

Outdoor wedding reception with hanging lights and guests Outdoor evening event with hanging lights and elegant seating

Checkered reception dance floor with hanging lights Elegant dinner table with delicious food and wine glasses

Elegant outdoor wedding reception under the romantic night lights

Romantic wedding reception at night with string lights and couple Bride and groom's first dance at a romantic outdoor wedding

Affordable location

South Africa is one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in the world, and we feel so lucky that we were able to have our wedding there. At the same time, another reason we decided to get married in SA instead of the US was that we knew it would be much more affordable. In the end, we were able to have our dream wedding at a much lower cost than what it would have been here.

A beautifully lit outdoor wedding reception at night with hanging lights

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