Couture wedding dress with feathers for a luxury, black-tie wedding in South Africa with peach and gold decor and flowers

Couture Wedding Dress in South Africa

I'll just give you a minute (or two) to stare at Leigh-Gail's couture wedding dress because it is an absolute showstopper! As is the whole of this black-tie wedding at Cavalli Estate in South Africa. Decked with luxury gold decor and hanging flowers, plus soo many emotive moments captured by, Recommended supplier, Lynn Shapiro Photography. From the getting ready portraits to the bouquet toss and first dance, we here for it all.

Couture wedding dress with feathers for a luxury wedding in South Africa.

We planned our wedding during the thick of the pandemic. We could not meet with most of our suppliers until lockdown restrictions were lifted. This taught us to trust (based on recommendations) and to enjoy your day as if you were a guest. Don't put so much pressure on yourself to have this perfect day and not enjoy every little moment. The day goes by so fast- be present and be in the moment. Everything will pan out as it should. Hire a planner to ensure everything runs smoothly so that you not inundated with small issues.
Leigh-Gail & Xola

Groom in black suit picking up the flower girl in a blush pink dress

Bride and groom embracing at their luxury black-tie wedding at Cavalli Estate, Cape Town, South Africa

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Cavalli Estate, Cape Town, South Africa with white chairs, parasols and aisle

Young bridesmaid in a pink and white tulle and lace dress waling down the aisle with a petal basket

Groom in a black tuxedo with bow tie holding hands with his bride in a strapless Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress with feather detail

Wedding ceremony at Cavalli Estate, Cape Town with moon gate altar decor

Groom in a tuxedo holding the diamond wedding ring

Groom in a tuxedo about to kiss his bride in a feather wedding dress at their outdoor wedding ceremony

Confetti moment with groom in a tuxedo and bow tie and bride in a sweetheart neckline Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress with feather detail

Bride and groom kneeling down during their religious wedding ceremony

Wedding ceremony bridal entrance with her wedding veil over her face

Mother-of-the-groom and the groom walking down the aisle

Groom kissing his bride after they are just married at their outdoor wedding ceremony

Page boy in miniature tuxedo and flower girl in a pink tulle dress walking down the aisle

Bride in a strapless Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress reading her wedding vows to her emotional groom

Bride in a strapless Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress on her wedding morning having her dress fanned out

Groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie drinking whiskey on the morning of the wedding

Seating area with pink velvet stools and black wire chairs

Bride in a white getting ready robe embracing the flower girl with bunches

Groom and groomsmen on the wedding morning having a toast

COUTURE WEDDING DRESS

We went for a black-tie dress code. We both love our couture wedding dress and custom made suit. Tailored perfectly to our bodies using the best local suppliers who could offer us something unique for our day.

MEMORIES

We have many beautiful memories from our sophisticated wine farm wedding. Walking down the aisle especially and saying our vows was tear-jerking and had all the feels. The first dance was also such a vibe.

Bride and groom standing on the dance floor delivering their wedding speeches together

Beautiful bride in a Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress with feathers

Bride and groom first dance with bride in a Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress with feathers and separate arm sleeve

Bride in a strapless feather wedding dress

Bride and groom sitting at their sweetheart table with pink and white floral arrangement and candles

Groom in a tuxedo and bow tie holding hands with this bride in a strapless feather wedding dress

Bride and groom dancing on the white shiny dance floor at their black-tie wedding

Pink and gold wedding cake with intricate design

Bridesmaid in one shoulder pink dress catching the wedding bouquet at the bouquet toss

Bride in a strapless feather wedding dress about to throw the bouquet

Black and gold font seating chart on a white easel with pink floral decoration

Chandeliers, fairy lights and hanging flower stem wedding decor

Black and white portrait of the bride in a strapless Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress with feather design

Bride in a strapless Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress dancing on the dance floor with her groom in a tuxedo

Bride and groom laughing on the dance floor with the bride in a strapless Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress with detachable sleeve detail

Groom kissing his bride's forehead as they deliver their wedding speeches together

Blush pink, white and green foliage floral arrangement with lilies, anthuriums, roses and tulips

Bride with side swept hear wearing a diamanté hair slide and chandelier earrings

Bride in a strapless Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress with feather design leading her groom in a black tuxedo through the vineyards

Tablesape with gold rimmed glass plates, black and gold cutlery and pink and white centrepiece flowers

Sweetheart table with pink and white floral arrangement, pillar candles and hanging flower stems

Outdoor drinks reception at Cavalli Estate, Cape Town, South Africa

Blush pink, white and lilac rose and gypsophila flower centrepiece

We planned our wedding during the thick of the pandemic. We could not meet with most of our suppliers until lockdown restrictions were lifted. This taught us to trust (based on recommendations) and to enjoy our day as if we were a guest. Don't put so much pressure on yourself to have this perfect day and not enjoy every little moment. The day goes by so fast. Be present and be in the moment. Everything will pan out as it should.
Leigh-Gail & Xola

Golden hour portrait with bride in a strapless and feather Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress and groom a tuxedo

Intimate wedding portrait with bride in a strapless feather wedding dress

Groom in a tuxedo twirling his bride around in a Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress with feathers

Intimate ride and groom portrait in a field

Groom in a tuxedo kissing his bride in a strapless wedding dress in a vineyard in South Africa

Wedding manicure with light pink nail polish and diamond engagement and wedding ring

Golden hour portrait with bride and groom embracing in a field

Groom in a black-tie suit kissing his bride's neck in a Biji La Maison de Couture wedding dress

Xola & Leigh-Gail hired a planner to ensure everything ran smoothly at their wedding.

Our photographer was very well prepared. We met online (due to the pandemic) and she went through a comprehensive list of details in terms of what we envision for our day. That was executed to the finest detail and made the day so special. She felt like a part of our guest list, made us super comfortable and coordinated the list of 'must-have photos seamlessly. She worked effortlessly with the videographer even though they only met the day of the wedding. Her versatility and adaptability are commendable.
Leigh-Gail & Xola

Leigh-Gail's couture wedding dress was a gorgeous feathered lace gown by Biji La Maison. The same designer who dressed Miss Universe Zizi Tunzi's gown. And what a show stopper it is! Real bride Hannah and real bride Avril also wore feather wedding dresses, and we can't get enough!

Written by Lorna Shaw

Photographer: Lynn Shapiro Photography |

Venue: Cavalli Estate, Cape Town, South Africa |

Videographer: Vizion Photography & Films |

Planner: Pluk Weddings |

Florist: ToNetts Flowers |

Cake: Kanya Hunt |

Hair & Makeup: Peach Cronje |

Wedding Dress: Biji La Maison de Couture |

Grooms Suit: Suit Luxe |

Stationery: Pluk Weddings |

Decor & Hire: ToNetts Flower and Decor Hiring |

Transport: Classic Rides

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