Well as you can see… we arrived AND survived our ‘destination wedding’ at Makalali Game Park in stunning South Africa!
We had an EXCELLENT time and our actual wedding day (near the end of our stay at the Game Park) was AMAZING!
For the wedding we took three separate trucks out to a secluded site (passing monkey’s and zebra on the way), Dad walked me down a winding dusty path to our wedding spot, we married under a stunning tree to the sound of our awesome African choir – made up of volunteer staff from our camp site – and I must say, they really made our day so much fun and so special – a big thanks to all of them! The following day there was a huge giraffe walking down our wedding path!
We had a Christian service with the additional “African Gifts” (including the presentation of a tribal blanket, bracelets AND drinking BEER from a traditional cup, YES, BEER!)
We then danced to a little ditty called “We love you Nadine, We love you Kenty” sung by our friends and choir. They ROCKED! Who has their own personal theme wedding song huh??? Too cool!
We then proceeded back up the path and singing & dancing on the trucks all the way back to camp (where we sang and danced some more of course! You sensing a trend?).
We then signed on the dotted line & took a few fairly relaxed official photos. Photo left, is of the lovely Robin (Kent’s Mum, the ring-bearer & most importantly the “best man”), the new MR & MRS GRAYSON, George (the celebrant) & my brother Jared (the stunning “bridesmaid”). Very traditional as you can see!
We then set off in one truck to take a few more photos ( safari hats – courtesy of Jess & Jared – nice!). We were graced by a giraffe & some zebra along the way & did not need the gun.
We then relaxed with a celebratory drink to enjoy the reading of the telegrams (thanks everyone for your contributions).
Our Game Rangers took us to a breath-taking spot where we got some lovely (and fun) photos & danced (yes really, even Kent!) as the sun set across our little piece of Africa.
We returned to the camp to cut the cake, have our first dance, enjoy the excellent speeches made by Dene, Robin, Jared and my lovely new husband (all brilliant of course!) and then enjoy a delicious meal.
So that was our “destination” day. Fun, laughter, safari hats & lots of local singing & dancing! A totally fabulous (if not a little different) wedding. We would really like to especially thank the six very special family members who came so far to be with us & to also thank you all for your support from afar, although you were not with us on the day, you were all very much there with us in mind & spirit.
XOX
Nadine & Kenty
PS: All the family saw the “big five” & some even saw the “big six” – we had a total blast on Safari & loved every minute of it!
