GUIDO & CAROLA - DORNIER WINE ESTATE, STELLENBOSCH....from Windsurfer to Wedding Man

Shooting this German wedding at Dornier Wine Estate was both a surprise as well as a pleasure--As can be spotted by the first 2 images, I have always known Guido in his windsurfing gear, photographing him on Sunset Beach, the 3rd best windsurfing spot in the world. For wind and swell info check out windguru(http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=91) 

Just imagine the splendid surprise and change of scenery when I first saw Guido in his formal black suit  as he tied the knot to his darling Carola.

The wedding was a intimate affair, with all guests being able to feast on the amphitheater of mountains surrounding the newly renovated Dornier Homestead on the property. (www.Dornier.co.za)

Best of all was the rather novel touch to this love story---both Guido and Carola have a fondness for the scene in the famous 'Forrest Gump' movie when Forest releases a feather into the heavens above. 

Carola surprised Guido by asking all guests over the span of 1year to collect feathers so that they could be released on their wedding day. As you can see the children might remember it long after the wedding couple themselves. Take note of Carola's dress, which was also inspired by these free-flowing feathery forms . Congratulations to you both and for showing me once again, that the Germans know better than most how to throw a sensational party.

Flowers from Antoinette van Zyl (www.to-netts.co.za)