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Xander & Leani at Red Ivory Lodge

Xander and Leani with the sun behind her flowing veil

Hartbeespoort, North West

Xander & Leani

Red Ivory Lodge

The wedding story

Above the valley, into the evening.

Xander and Leani’s day at Red Ivory Lodge moved from thoughtful details and a treetop ceremony to portraits with the Hartbeespoort landscape behind them. The light changed, the celebrations gathered pace, and their story carried on well after sunset.

Leani’s wedding dress hanging before the ceremony
Leani’s bridal shoes and wedding details
Xander and Leani’s wedding rings
Xander getting ready at Red Ivory Lodge
Leani in her wedding dress before the ceremony
Leani with her bridesmaids in navy dresses
Leani reading a note before the ceremony
Wedding flowers in blush, white and blue
Reception table dressed with greenery and floral details
The treetop ceremony setting overlooking Hartbeespoort

01 / The ceremony

A view, a vow, and everyone there to see it.

Family and friends filled the chapel above the valley. We kept close to the expressions, the exchange of rings and the moment Xander and Leani walked out together.

Guests seated for Xander and Leani’s ceremony
Leani arriving at the ceremony
Xander and Leani together during their vows
Xander placing a ring on Leani’s finger
Xander and Leani sharing a kiss at the ceremony
Xander and Leani walking through confetti after the ceremony
Xander and Leani cutting their wedding cake
Leani with her bridesmaids after the ceremony

02 / Together

Room for the light to do its work.

The couple shoot moved between open views, quiet close portraits and the last colour in the sky. Leani’s veil caught the light beautifully, giving this part of the story its own sense of movement.

Xander and Leani together on the deck above the valley
Close portrait of Xander and Leani beneath her veil
Close portrait of Xander and Leani in late afternoon light
Xander and Leani embracing outdoors
Portrait of Leani with Xander in the background
Xander and Leani sharing a quiet portrait outdoors
Xander and Leani embracing in the last sunlight
Xander and Leani together against the blue evening sky
Leani photographed against the evening sky
Xander and Leani together in a warmly lit doorway
Xander and Leani in a dramatic low light portrait

03 / The celebration

And then the night belonged to everyone.

From their entrance and first dance to the energy on the dance floor, the reception brought the day to a joyful close.

Xander and Leani entering their reception
Xander and Leani alone on the reception dance floor
Xander and Leani sharing their first dance
Leani dancing with a family member at the reception
Guests celebrating on the dance floor

Xander & Leani / Red Ivory Lodge

A wedding story with a view, a little drama in the light, and plenty of life after dark.

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