This wedding definitely ranks as one of the most fun weddings, I’ve ever photographed (and some crazy and interesting things I’ve never experienced before, like breaking plates :)
Mario and Demi are both Greek and when they booked me for their wedding, in Bloemfontein, I was very excited! I’ve never photographed a greek wedding before, so this was a highlight on my calendar.
Iaan and I arrived at the airport, where the AMAZING Liezl met us. (yes AMAZING!!, because she is the most friendly, energetic, consistent, professional and passionate co-ordinator I’ve ever worked with!)
The wedding day started with the tradition of ‘dressing the groom’ at Mario’s parent’s home. All the men of the family danced around Mario, to the beat of authentic greek music. They carried his wedding outfit with them, as they danced around him, as a sign of blessing. To be honest, this was a very emotional part for me. So special and honoring.
The ceremony was held in a small orthodox greek church, lead by their family priest, all the way from Greece.
The most interesting and extremely exciting part for me was the dancing. Something I’ve never experienced, but only heard of. The traditional dances was something like out of a movie! Everyone joined in and partied till the early hours of the morning.
*I’d like to apologize to Mario, Demi and their families for waiting so long to see their photos. Thanks for your patience and grace under these circumstances. It was an honor to be a part of your big day! I hope you enjoy the photos. * Christine
Assistants & second shooters: Iaan Van Niekerk & Christine Harding & Maryke Venter
Co-Ordinator: Liesl
Stunning wedding! That party looks amazing! :)
Woooow Christine these photos are just amazing.
Oh my word!! THAT looks like a SERIOUS PARTY!!! :) Love it!! They look like they had the time of their lives!
Tremendous, Magnifique!! Brilliant, love the vibe. I can so feel it!!
those shoes! the styling! oh my goodness, what an amazingly gorgeous wedding!
Stunning photos! You captured the moments so beautifully – its look poetry on camera :) I love your work for this quality.
Looks like it was a fab fun wedding.
Beautiful pictures! Love the throwing with plates, the dress, just everything about it!
oh wow! what a wedding!
Wow! Speachless! What amazing pictures you have taken! Looking at them is like beeing there celebrating with them! Awesome!
OH. MY. WORD!!!!!!!
Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had shivers while I was looking at the photos!!!!!
AMAZING!!!!!
OH my WORD, Christine!!! Die fotos het soooo mooi gekom! Jy’s amazing en jou fotos so crisp en karaktervol! Ek het nog soveel om te leer as ek na jou werk kyk. Hulle gaan dit LOVE!
Maryke
WOW!* You tell the story of this wedding day so amazingly well! :) Stunning photography xxx
Looks like such fun and so BEAUTIFUL! Surreal!!
BEAUTIFUL photos! Such motion and joy in all of them! Loved the cheeky one at the end, and sjoe what a party, I am half Portuguese, but no-one does is like the Greek!! Wouldn’t want to be the cleaner ;)
So amazing! Greek wedding are so much FUN!!! great work!
Awesomness. Great pictures. Good to see you back :)
WoW! What a wedding! Those shoes. Those dress. All the beautiful people and the beautiful styling of everything. Thank you for capturing everything so beautiful – I feel as if I just came from a very big, very happy party! Favorite photos those of the throwing of the plates – such motion!!!
Wow! Such awesome photos!
Passionate people + passionate photographer = Visual Bliss. I caught myself smiling and my toes curling!! looks like you had an amazing time taking them and probably the same sensation after downloading them to process them. CHRISTINE THE GREAT!
Beautiful! What an amazing wedding to experience, looks like fun! xx
En jy het gedink jy gaan 21h30 klaar wees!
Jy(en Iaan) mag maar die fotoding doen!
Hectic!! Lyk amazing!
These images are amazing! Especially love how the dancing and reception vibe was so wonderfully captured!!!
Wat n jolly klomp!! Nee Kyk die Grieke kan party!!! En uithang hoor!!! Ons is is Afrikaanse huisgesin,,,, en my kinders wat nou al 30 is,, was in die Griekse skool in Jhb,,,,, en dit was net die Coolste ooit!!
Vreeslike mooi fotos. Tipies Grieks,,,, baie mooi Christine,,,, v
Christine, dit lyk soos iewers in Griekeland – presies soos wat mens in die flieks sien! Wat ‘n pragtige bruid!!! So mooi vasgevang! soos altyd!! x
Lover your works… I enjoy the article and the photos are amazing.. i can feel the vibe, the happiness. this is stunning
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