Eagles Cry Wedding in Tongaat: Yash & Shivania

July 15, 2019

I would like to welcome Yash & Shivania to our blog today! This couple tied the knot at Eagles Cry in Tongaat, a beautiful and intimate venue where I have always had successful weddings. The morning started off with perfect weather.

Groom Prep in Ballito

I photographed Yash at the Ballito flats behind Ballito Junction Mall. I got a bit lost at first, but with Yash’s help I found my way, and everyone was eager and excited for the day! Yash looked so cool and sophisticated in his perfectly tailored suit. Everything was perfectly planned, and the groom prep went smoothly.

Bridal Prep at Simbithi Estate

When I arrived at a private home in Simbithi Estate, the girls seemed relaxed and the house was beautiful to shoot in! The white walls and all the light shining through the massive glass doors made my work so easy, and a beautiful wooden table was perfect for photographing the perfume and shoes.

The dress had a train that just carried on forever, and Shivania looked like a supermodel ready to meet her dashing prince! She was a bit shy of the camera at first, but she soon got used to the lens and looked fabulous.

A Sports-Car Entrance and Outdoor Ceremony

The venue was set up beautifully by Spot On Events. When the time came for the grand entrance, we were met by two beautiful sports cars, the highlight of the wedding day, and their entrance really made a statement!

The pastor did a great job with the service, and the round architrave at the front added such elegance to the outdoor setting. We ended the service with a guard of honour as the couple walked through a rain of petals. I took a drone shot of everyone gathered by the lake, with the sun adding a bit of its beauty to the shot.

Rained Out (and a Lost Sun Visor)

For the creative shoot, we focused mainly on the sports cars, but when the time came for the shoot by the bridge, we got rained out! I lost my sun visor while running to the van for shelter and tried to recover it in the rain, with no luck. I did a re-shoot a few weeks later to capture the fullness of their love for each other, and I found my visor!

A Colourful Second Entrance and Reception

I arrived at the reception dripping wet, so my team set up while I dried off and we prepared for the second grand entrance. Shivania and Yash had both changed into more colourful outfits.

The MC was great at entertaining the guests, and we had a wonderful time with the speeches, the delicious meal and the cake cutting. There was even a surprise performance from Idols contestant Crystalene Nair! Yash and Shivania were well prepared with their first dance routine, and then the DJ turned up the beat and the guests danced the night away. What a party!

I would just like to thank Yash and Shivania for allowing us to capture such a special day in their lives, and I wish them only success in their future together.

Planning a North Coast Wedding?

If you are getting married at Eagles Cry or anywhere on the KZN North Coast and are looking for a Ballito or Tongaat wedding photographer or wedding videographer, we would love to hear your story. You can also see more North Coast celebrations in Ramone & Shannon’s Cappeny Estates wedding and Cameron & Carla’s Braeside wedding. You can also explore Ballito wedding venues we have photographed.

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