Whispers of the Berg Elopement

Whispers of the Berg Elopement

When I sat down to write the wedding vows for this styled shoot that I was so lucky to be a part of, I had no idea who the couple would be. So I did the only thing that made sense: I created fictional characters. (How fun!) What perhaps didn’t make as much sense was...
Love on the Lawn

Love on the Lawn

I am so excited to be exhibiting at Love on the Lawn this year – the most beautiful wedding expo in the Midlands. Like everything that Jacqui from Marriage Meander pours her soul into, it’s just… something special. 📅 Date: Sunday 18 May 2025, 10h00 – 15h00 📍 Venue:...
Golden Rules and the Game Reserve

Golden Rules and the Game Reserve

Some of my earliest childhood memories involve my gran’s hands. Sitting next to her at her dining room table, feet dangling, I would watch as she trimmed the ends off beans. Precision-wrapped a present. Cut around a pattern pinned to a piece of fabric with decisive...
Plot Twist: A Breakup and a Bridesmaid

Plot Twist: A Breakup and a Bridesmaid

I have quite a high hit rate when it comes to meeting people at weddings. Two of my serious relationships were with people I met at weddings (one of whom is now my husband). But, interestingly, one of the weddings that comes to mind when I think of the most fun I had...
Yasmine and David

Yasmine and David

The thing that struck me most, almost the moment I started talking to Yasmine and David, was how much of themselves they brought to our conversations. They were so open and honest and vulnerable that I was quite struck by the weight of the privilege of what I do. I...
An Example of Personal Wedding Vows

An Example of Personal Wedding Vows

Of all the things I write for Something True, personal vows are my favourite. I find them so moving, every. single. time. But, while I love them, they’re not really something I can share on my website or social media, precisely because they are so personal. Except for...