MARITZA & MICHAEL

Maritza and Michael celebrated their love with a very intimate mid‑winter wedding in the highlands of Barkly East, Eastern Cape. The day began with the couple getting ready at the charming Royal Manor in town, where the warmth of family and anticipation filled the air. Their ceremony was held on the family farm, overlooking a dramatic gorge framed by rugged mountains and winter skies. With only their closest loved ones present, the atmosphere was deeply personal and heartfelt — a celebration of love in its purest form. After the vows, the gathering continued in true farm style: I was honoured to join them for a delicious lamb shank meal and wonderful company, where laughter and stories flowed as freely as the mountain air. Maritza and Michael’s wedding was a reminder that intimacy, simplicity, and heartfelt connection can make a celebration truly extraordinary — even in the quiet beauty of mid‑winter.