Nothing Fancy, Just Love: Inspiration for a Cape Town Elopement

Cape Town Inspiration

In the bustling city of Cape Town, elopements aren’t always the first option. At least–not yet! Happinest Weddings set out to prove that it doesn’t take a big budget and 200+ guests to celebrate your love with jaw-droppingly beautiful details. Elopements in South Africa are becoming more and more common as couples ditch the overwhelming planning and focus on, as Erin at Happinest calls it, the “happy and not the hype.” Love that!

This shoot in particular has all the makings of a lavish wedding, but for two! A stunning backdrop, gorgeous florals, not one but two gowns, a rooftop view and an escape through the city all set the stage for the part that matters most: that glorious celebration of love.

Let’s have a look at the details, captured by Lauren Pretorius Photography!

floral geometric invitation

Fleur Design Studio’s darling paper goods–nothing fancy–echo the sweet sentiments and designs throughout the day.

Cape Town Inspiration

Cape Town Inspiration

Isn’t it true that sometimes brilliance is in the simplicity of the thing? Take, for example, this simple wooden hexagon backdrop spilling over with florals! SO perfect (and so doable).

Cape Town Inspiration

Wildeflower brought in the garden of blooms featured throughout!

floral arch

floral backdrop

The bride wore two gowns by Cape Town based designer, Chanelle Cindy.

anemone rose bouquet

Cape Town Inspiration

A canopy of flowers?! Absolutely sign us up for this.

Cape Town Inspiration

blush dinner menu

Cape Town Inspiration

Cape Town Inspiration

Gentlemen, time to step up your style game. We love seeing the fellas take some fashion risks and bringing a little more personality to wedding wear! How cool is this look?? Here’s a few fun patterned shirts to try:

Cape Town Inspiration

Cape Town Inspiration

You two make eloping look good. Thanks to the whole team for sharing your creative inspiration with us!

photography: Lauren Pretorius Photography // venue name: Daylight Studios, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa // planning: Happinest Weddings // florals: Wildeflower // wedding dress: Chanelle Cindy // bride's ring: freeRange Jewels // hair stylist: Cecilia Fourie // makeup artist: Cecilia Fourie // paper goods: Fleur Design Studio // tabletop rentals: Happinest Weddings // models: Gabrielle Akal and Justin Pratt

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