Angel and Neels’ Wedding at Helderfontein Estate

“You work, you play, and then, one day…  Love…  Just happens!”

That little quote was on the wedding invitations sent out by Angel and Neels for their wedding.  The South African blogging scene’s wedding of the year happened yesterday at Helderfontein Estate in Johannesburg, and I was very privileged to get asked by Angel and Neels to be the photographer for their special day.

Sheena wrote a blog post the other day about how Angel and Neels’ met, and in fact, there have been quite a few blog posts across the blogosphere recently about this amazing couple and the way they have touched people’s lives via the net over the last few years.  The blog post written by Cath and read out on the day, actually made me cry. As a result, the hall was filled by local bloggers and tweeters, and in fact a few even travelled from Cape Town and Durban to share this special day with the couple.  In fact, Don Packett (who was the MC for the reception) relayed a conversation he’d had with Paul Jacobson where they were discussing that should the event implode for some reason, that Twitter would be a very very quiet place  in South Africa:)

The rest of the webosphere and family and friends from across the world that couldn’t attend watched the event live via a Ustream channel (the first wedding to live stream in South Africa) and by following the conversations on Twitter with the hashtag #AnGlugWedding.  Cool hey?!

Angel looked like a dream… and Neels’ face when he saw her for the first time was just incredible (they’d decided to have a First Look, and met up before the wedding and we did most of their couple photos then which was a good idea considering the light was gone by the time the family photos were finished)

The dress was designed by Christa B, it was just so very Angel.

The wedding was superb and every detail was so well thought out and everything went like clockwork on the day:)  Angel organised the whole occasion herself, and outsourced everything apart from making her own cupcakes… which were absolutely divine!

It was just an amazing day and evening… filled with love and laughter.

I was seconded by Kat Forsyth for the day… it was the first time I’d worked with another photographer at a wedding, and I did enjoy it… apart from me forgetting a few times that she’d already taken certain photos and then trying to do them again.  All the photos in this blog post are my own (I know… too many but anyhoo)… and she’ll post a few in the next few days.


I just loved Neels’ face when he saw her for the first time before the ceremony (called the “first look”). It’s awesome doing it that way, because by the time the ceremony started everyone was a lot more relaxed.

We then did the couple shoot…

There were a few minutes to spare before the ceremony, so Angel relaxed in the bridal suite and following the #AnGlugWedding hashtag on twitter for a bit

Isn’t her dress just gorgeous?

Angel and Neels’ shared some cupcakes after the ceremony before we went to do the family photos, and the guests started having fun in the photobooth

The MC for the evening was Don Packett

… and he played the funniest game with them… they know each other quite well…

… awww and the first dance was beautiful… all their hard work paid off

The guys doing the live streaming…

And there are a few more photos in an album on my Facebook page too…

Venue: Helderfontein Estate
Wedding Coordinator: Angel Conradie at Angels Weddings and supported by Angela Blythe
Dress:  Christa B
Hair: Natasha
Makeup:  Felicity
MC:  Don Packett
Saxophonist: Rike Coetzer
Live streaming videographer: David de Caires
DJ:  Shattered Glass
Photo Booth:  The Photo Corner

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Liz - August 10, 2010 - 9:06 pm

Such a nice review of the event. Well done you two. Love Liz L

Liz - August 10, 2010 - 9:05 pm

Such a nice review of the event. What a lovely idea to have it all available on line for us to see. Well done you two! Love Liz L

Allen, Linda & Joshua - August 10, 2010 - 8:49 pm

Awesome pictures!!! What a fabulous day. Loved the dress and shoes and Neels matching tie!! Sorry we missed it, but it sure looks as though it was wonderful! Cupcakes look tasty, so when can we taste them???…. Al, Lin and Josh

Secret Agent Mama - Mishelle Lane (86 comments.) - August 1, 2010 - 3:16 pm

SUPERB!!!!

Corey~ living and loving (210 comments.) - July 30, 2010 - 12:01 am

you blow my mind! I love you and hate you a little more each day. ♥ You know I mean that in the BESTEST way possible right?

Fairy Girl (31 comments.) - July 28, 2010 - 9:15 pm

Beautiful photo’s.

Rachel (19 comments.) - July 27, 2010 - 4:58 pm

Beautiful, beautiful photos, Jeanette. Well done!

Colleen Sevitz (23 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 11:15 pm

as usual you captured the moment to perfection. Angel’s dress was divine and the wedding looked like a lot of fun ♥

Sharon (60 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 11:40 am

Well done Jeanette, I think you did an amazing job of capturing the love and detailed planning that went into this special day. :)

JessicaGiggles (13 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 11:18 am

Gorgeous pics! Well done hunny!

Stella (25 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 10:49 am

Well done Jenty!!! They are wonderful :)

Edwin - July 26, 2010 - 10:35 am

Lovely pics – beautifully captured

Gilz (177 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 10:15 am

ABSA lootly gorgeous!!!

Jientje (21 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 9:37 am

I so admire your work, this is – again – a great series!

Marcelle (8 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 9:05 am

what stunning photo’s…..I felt I was there, you captured it so well.
Beautiful…congratulations!!

Alet (37 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 8:46 am

These are absolutely amazing, Jeanette!!
Angel you looked beautiful xx

blackhuff (1 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 8:37 am

Beautiful photos of Angel and Neels wedding.

cat@juggling act (218 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 8:33 am

Oh Jeanette, your photos are just beautiful and they really looked awesome. A great wedding!

Brigitte (3 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 8:26 am

Oh Jenty what gawjis photos!!! I cannot wait to see the rest of them, you are so talented and you have a very good eye. You have captured the love and happiness between Angel and Neels beautifully – especially Neels face when he saw her for the fist time – it made me cry all over again…”sniff”
Thanks for doing such a sterling job and for making everyone feel so relaxed and comfortable too.

ExMi (12 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 8:24 am

such awesome pictures and what a fun wedding it was. angel looked like a big delicious cupcake!

desi (85 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 8:14 am

great job jeanette!
you got some really awesome shots.

Julia - July 26, 2010 - 7:31 am

100& pure gorgeousness. These photos are fabulous. What a spectacular wedding!

Alida (2 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 7:22 am

Stunning photos. I love the pic taken across the pond. Lovely to see a couple so in love :-)

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 7:15 am

WOW !!! What stunning photos !!!! Well done my girl !
.. and what an absolutely gorgeous dress !! The detail is amazing .. so very pretty and perfect!! The photos ooze happiness and oodles of love!

Veronica (1 comments.) - July 26, 2010 - 2:57 am

The wedding looks like amazing fun, I always love wedding photos when everyone looks happy, not nervous! Plus, the purple and red themes tables are gorgeous. Best colours out.

INGRID ESSELEN - July 26, 2010 - 1:50 am

Such awesome pics!!! Congrats to both of you!!!

Tara R. (58 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 10:35 pm

What a fun wedding. The couple looks absolutely amazing! I love the bride’s dress, it is so pretty and unique. Your photos are stunning.

JaneF (1 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 10:19 pm

Brilliant photos of a spectacular wedding. Looks amazing!

Henti (16 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 10:19 pm

Awesome shots !! Makes me realise just how much responsibility and planning has to go into shooting weddings. You only get one shot. I think I need more practise before I try this :P

Gina (30 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 9:34 pm

Magnifient!!!!!

Rubyletters (9 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 9:28 pm

wow! wow! wow! wow a million times over…so incredibly beautiful…stunning job lady!

Angel (192 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 9:26 pm

Phenomenal! These are magical! I can’t wait to see them all- how will I ever choose the ones to put into the album!!

Wenchy (49 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 9:24 pm

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SwissTwist (2 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 9:24 pm

Jenty, the photos are amazing as always!

Wenchy (49 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 9:24 pm

Very very well done. Is beautiful. :)

Paul Jacobson (2 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 9:24 pm

Terrific photos as usual!

SheBee (13 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 9:18 pm

Jenty you really did such a wonderful job of covering this beautiful wedding. You capture every moment so spectacularly. Angel made an absolutely breath-taking bride and Neels was a dashing groom who had a grin on his face every time I looked at him.

What a special occasion, I’m so glad we could be a part of their happy day.

Nicci (1 comments.) - July 25, 2010 - 12:14 pm

Nooooo where are the photos!! Sounds like an idyllic day

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