Real weddings, wild places, considered advice

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Latest from Iceland

Iceland elopements.

Real couples, changing weather, waterfalls, black sand and useful ideas for building an Iceland day that feels true to you.
Latest weddings close to home

South African weddings.

Recent celebrations from Plettenberg Bay, the Garden Route and beyond, with the people, places and moments at the centre.
Latest destination work

Stories from further away.

Weddings and elopements beyond South Africa, grouped together so you can explore travel-led work without losing your place.
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