A year ago

It was a normal summer’s day in the Lowveld: the morning sun beating down after weeks of rain, birds perched on treetops lush and green, cicada’s synchronised in symphony. But it wasn’t normal… not even close, not at all.

Under the 9 o’clock shade of a fig tree, rows of hay bales were neatly arranged and draped in white. On these bales family, friends and loved ones sat waiting eagerly, anticipating her arrival.  Dressed in a masterpiece, designed for a fabled fairy from distant lands, in brown and white, the groom welcomed his bride under ribbons and hearts, dangling from branches above. 

All who is dear was present; even the rain checked in briefly, leaving dainty drops on jubilant faces. After raising glasses of bubbly and feasting on delectable finger food, the not-so-normal summer’s day in the Lowveld came to an end. What a day to start a new life...

Happy one year anniversary Marcus and Nenine.