When she told me she got one on for their wedding made me enthousiastic. Couples are choosing more and more stylised items for their wedding day and a dessert tables is one of them. Not only does it look amazing and tastes even better, it is also a sheer joy to capture. Last week when I posted the wedding of Judith and Wim I wanted to include more images of the dessert table but then their wedding post would have been way too long.

So here a separate post on all this sweetness. Judith and Wim had a dessert table from Sweet Appetite. Marieke is one talented lady patissier who made a dessert table and wedding cake that fit Judith and Wim beautifully. The lily of the valley flowers, Judiths favorites, that Marieke made on the wedding cake were literally the icing on the cake.

So feast your eyes because this is Sweet.

When he walked into the cafe he did not know that, that evening would change the course of his life forever. He did not know that he would meet a girl, not just any girl but the most beautiful girl in the world, the love of his life. One glance was all it took, she saw him and she liked him straight away and if he would pass her test this could be interesting. Well he passed with flying colors not even knowing he was tested. One thing was clear, she had met her match and it helped that he was a good kisser too.

Fast forward 4,5 years. They went scuba diving and Judith felt a little restless, maybe she felt that something was about to happen. And something did happen when down there below in the blue water Wim surprised her by showing her his proposal, his question written on two plates saying "Will you, marry me?"
And she did on their 5 year anniversary. In the most beautiful dress which was the first one she tried on. Just like with Wim she knew, this is the one.

Wim and Judith, thank you. Thank you for your trust, for allowing us to be part of your day and letting us document it. You two are very special. Never forget this beautiful day and the love you feel for each other and life will be good. Have a great time in Tanzania.

Want to see more of this wedding CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW.

Wim got ready at VIP Fashion.

Sharp dressed man.

Fashionable Wellies to preserve her wedding shoes.

Judith looked absolutely stunning

Wedding dress: De Witte Markies

Shoes: Rainbow

Bridal Wellies: Weddington Boots

Hair and Make-up: Merel of Pure Glamour

Suit: VIP Fashion

Shoes: Custom made

Bouqet: Dennis' Pots and Plants

Wedding location: Landgoed Waterland

Dessert tafel: Marielle of Sweet Appetite

Painting: Ferdinand of Feest in Verve

Video: Rianne and Daan of RiDaLi

There was magic in the air, electricity with big bold letters, there is only one word that can describe what Wim and Judith feel and that is love. The way they look at each other, the twinkle in their eyes when they see each other is 100% pure L.O.V.E. 

So when Wim came to get Judith he could not wait to see her, the love of his life, the woman he is going to share forever with. When the front door opened, he did not wait for Judith to come down the stairs, no he raced up to see her. And when he saw her, his heart was racing as well, lost for words because Judith looked absolutely breath taking and so could only look at her. At that moment they must have fallen in love all over again as they seem to walk on air for the rest of the day, walking on sunshine.

What a beautiful day it was and of course we have to share at least one image but there is more coming soon.

The last blog posts of 2011, I can still not believe how fast this year has past. But on the other and there is a new year right around the corner and it has got a lot to look forward to! So one final look at 2011. The best of the weddings we have done this past year. As I received so many positive feedback on the E-magazine I did in Febuary I decided to do another to close the year. So go and have a look at all the lovelines we got the capture.

The lights were shining in the hotel suite and the place was buzzing with activity. The make up artist working her magic while the camera crew was taking shots and Dieuwke and her girlfriends chatting about the day ahead. She had slept well and was not nerves. Dieuwkes voice was deep and sexy due to a slight cold that had caught her earlier in the week. So she kept the talking to a minimum not wanting to lose her voice, while she transformed into a beautiful bride ready to go meet Johan.

Johan paced the street in front of their house waiting for Dieuwke. You see Dieuwke and Johan may have a lot of traditional elements their first look was not one of them. And so Johan waited as Dieuwke with her best friend drove into the street. Johan decided he could not wait for Dieuwke to get out of the car and when he first saw her he was the one lost for words. The emotion of the moment caught him and all he could do was whisper that she looked beautiful.

They planned their day to perfection and all of it came together while they said the important words to each other, to their small family. Their vows that completed them and even though Dieuwke could hardly talk because she lost her voice, the love that radiated between Johan and Dieuwke spoke volumes.

Johan and Dieuwke, thank you for allowing us to document your wedding day and capture beautiful memories. Have a great time in Los Angeles!

If you want to see more of this wedding click here for the SLIDESHOW!

Wedding Dress: RC couture

Shoes: Nina Fiarucci

Hair and make up: Manuela Witsiers of Rich Look

Location: Tafelberg Blaricum

Weddingplanner: Marit of Coeur Events

Babs: Bert Simhoffer

Cake: Dikke Taart

Music: Cherry Fresh

Photo booth: Say Kaas

Video crew: VidiLounge

It's the most wonderfull time of the year. It is true for the Christmas season, for the Christmas spirit and this past Friday Dieuwke and Johan have created another reason to look forward to this beautiful time of the year. It is was their wedding day and they get to celebrate it from now on every year to give them joy, fun and laughter.

It may not have been the Winter Wonderland everybody was expecting after a couple of years with snow around Christmas but it was still Dieuwke and Johan's fairytail wedding. As a Christmas present (yes we have a second Christmas day) a preview of their wedding day.

Merry Christmas!

I like old fashioned, I like it when the bride has a bouquet and the groom a boutonniere. It is part of a wedding. Wearing the dress and the smart suit, including old traditions with someting blue and flowers. But it is nice to see that couples decide to use elements that are close to them. Choose colors that represent them and not because it is nice.

This year I even so a boutonniere that was not a flower but a checkered heart. Thinking outside of the box even on something small as a boutonniere is what makes it personal.

DIY is usually linked with the money friendly solution. When planning your wedding you want to have a lot of those budget friendly options. But DIY can also be your best friend when you are looking for a personal touch. Or when they just do not sell what you are looking for.

So today an easy, budget friendly and personal DIY solution for the center piece. A good center piece can be big, extravagant and costly. A good alternative could be to collect three, six or even nine bottles. You can use e.g. glass yogurt containers. Select big rozes in any color you want. Choose the colors of your wedding theme or buy a variation of color. Use two or more rozes per glass and align them in rows of three et voila your center piece is done.

Of course you can decide to use bigger glass and more rozes per glass and the result is simple but so chique.

The myth of seeing eachother before the wedding is based upon an old tale when marriages were arranged and the parents feared the groom would run away if he would see his bride before the ceremony. So first looks were not very popular except for the Netherlands. Every couple would go together to the ceremony without fear of old tales and promise of misfortune. Strangely enough it seems that more and more couples do not opt for the first look anymore and decide to see eachother at the altar. For fear the moment would be spoiled if they get a change to see eachother for the first time at the altar.

Unnecessary because the moment the couple see eachother before the wedding does nothing for that moment when the bride walks up to the alter to her future husband (and I speak from experience). All it does is give you the change to come away with even more beautiful moments that we can capture. Especially when the timeline if very tight. So do not fear for the first look. Experience it because it is beautiful.

It is Monday and what better way to start the week with some nice news. As we were able to capture a lot of beautiful weddings this year we want to share the result with as many people as possible. So we were so happy to receive the news from Jo-Anne from Wedspiration that she featured the wedding of Cenda and Drikus on the Wedspiration blog today!

Wedspiration does not only show real weddings but also contains a lot of wedding inspiration so if you have not visit the blog go on and have a look.