On the morning of every wedding I quite like to leave early, take a long, slow drive and just take in the atmosphere. I usually stop off near the venue, have a beer and focus on the day ahead. At Hennie and Asanti’s wedding Helen and I stopped in Stanford at a restaurant in the town, ordered a beer and a pita bread. We chit-chatted and watched people getting on with their Saturday morning whatever’s. There was a Super 15 game on the TV inside and some very happy fisher-folk who had clearly been celebrating from opening time judging by their condition. Anyway, off we went to Beloftebos which I was quite excited about shooting at because I’ve never been there before. I’m very quietly judgmental about wedding venues because I like to see that they make an effort – and Beloftebos does. It was really nice (and at night when they turn on the fairy lights – whoa, nice work). I don’t need to tell you what I think about Hennie and Asanti – flipping good guys these. Chilled, laid back, in love, open, warm – all the really good words in a dictionary. I think we really all just had such a good time right from the start (and Asanti is one of those brides who was ready to jump at any idea I could think of throwing at her). As for Hennie, well Hennie is just Hennie – rock solid guy with a big smile and the heart to match. What a heck of a fun day – although I’m not sure who enjoyed it more – Hennie and Asanti, or the kids who tore up that dance floor from the first song to the last. Here are some of their photos…