groom – Jenya Zhivaleva Photography – Garden Route. South Africa.

KATYA AND KIRILL: Wedding Geographic

Her name is Katya Donova. She is the founder and creative soul behind Russian wedding agency called “Wedding Geographic”. She is the wife and mom of two beautiful kids. Katya organised multiple destination weddings for her guests, but never had a chance to celebrate her own somewhere far and beautiful. During her visit to South Africa we decided to celebrate their 4 year wedding anniversary in a real “Wedding Geographic” style. What a privilege to photograph Katya and Kirill. Making other people’s wedding dreams come true here in South Africa is a blessing. Jenya Zhivaleva Photography is a proud representative of Wedding Geographic in SA.

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Wedding dress: Besters’ Bridal Boutique

Make up: Bianca Mua Roode Professional Make Up Artist

Wedding Geographic

Ее зовут Катя Донова. Катя является основателем, творческой душой свадебного агентства “Wedding Geographic” и мамой двух очаровашек. Она организовала не одну свадьбу для своих гостей, но не было шанса отпраздновать ее собственную где-то далеко и красиво. Во время ee визита в Южную Африку, мы решили отметить четырехлетнюю годовщину свадьбы Кати и Кирилла в формате “Wedding Geographic ”. Одно удовольствие фотографировать ребят в такой красоте. Jenya Zhivaleva Photography с гордостью представляет ЮАР на карте мира агентства свадебных приключений “Wedding Geographic”.

MONIQUE AND GERHARD

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I will definitely remember Monique and Gerhard’s wedding for a long time to come.

These guys are free spirits and true romantics. Just a few hours before the ceremony Gerhard was still sending Monique love letters and they couldn’t wait to see each other at the ceremony! They were excited like high-school sweethearts out on a first date!

And what a beautiful ceremony it was…

The Barn in Plettenberg Bay was transformed into a wonderland wedding venue: elegant, cosy and quaint.

I thoroughly enjoyed the photography, especially working as a team with talented videographer/photographer Eon Coetzee from Eon Media. I am so excited to see his wedding video.

That day there were so many touching speeches and funny jokes. Things that cannot be completely captured, but lives on in memory for years to come.

Thank you for an amazing day! Your positivity touched me deeply.

Photography: Jenya Zhivaleva. Your Foto Story.
Venue: The Barn, Plettenberg Bay.

Jenya Zhivaleva Photography. Your Foto Story

Monique and Gerhard Wedding.

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I will definitely remember Monique and Gerhard’s wedding for a long time to come.

And what a beautiful ceremony it was…

The Barn in Plettenberg Bay was transformed into a wonderland wedding venue: elegant, cosy and quaint.

I thoroughly enjoyed the photography, especially working as a team with talented videographer/photographer Eon Coetzee from Eon Media. I am so excited to see his wedding video.

That day there were so many touching speeches and funny jokes. Things that cannot be completely captured, but lives on in memory for years to come.

Thank you for an amazing day! Your positivity touched me deeply.

Photography: Jenya Zhivaleva. Your Foto Story.
Venue: The Barn, Plettenberg Bay.

Jenya Zhivaleva Photography. Your Foto Story

ALINA AND SERGEY

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Alina and Sergey came to South Africa all the way from Ukraine to join Unravel Surf Travel on a Surf Expedition to KwaZulu-Natal. And guess what, they decided to get married while on surf tour with us! How romantic is that?!

It was a very spontaneous decision, as with so many truly romantic decisions, and preparations for the event only started weeks before the date. What a task! Dreams from Ukraine became reality in South Africa and, from opposite sides of the planet, a special wedding was taking shape!

Even the most challenging projects are possible when you’re part of a dream team. And thanks to our incredible hosts, Ali and Richard, Umzumbe Surf House was transformed into a wedding venue overnight!

We surfed in the morning and in the afternoon we had a beautiful wedding ceremony, on the shores of the Indian Ocean! Alina and Sergey celebrated their union in the company of their closest friends, in a truly special location. Now that’s what I call a memorable wedding!

Photography: Jenya Zhivaleva. Your Foto Story
Place: Umzumbe, KwaZulu – Natal, South Africa.

Jenya Zhivaleva Photography. Your Foto Story

NICOLA AND TINUS

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Nicola and Tinus exchanged wedding vows on the 7th of March, in front of family and friends, at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, just outside Klein Brak River. It was a real international wedding. Nicola’s family came all the way from Wales to meet Tinus’s South African family and celebrate this special day. Being a foreigner, I know how important it is to share these special moments with family members from home, far away.

I knew that every single moment captured on that day will mean the world to Nicola and Tinus. And to their entire family. No pressure at all! I was on a mission, to quote Nicola’s mother: «to preserve that day through the lens, into an image, so that their special day will always be remembered!» Thank you Nicola and Tinus for a gorgeous wedding!

Photos: Jenya Zhivaleva Photography
Your Foto Story
2015

Nicola and Tinus Wedding.

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Photos: Jenya Zhivaleva Photography
Your Foto Story
2015

VANESSA AND DARRYL

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Wedding photoshoot with beautiful Vanessa and Darryl.

Vanessa is the owner of the Besters’ Bridal Boutique in Knysna, hence the gorgeous dress and shoes, and Darryl is the artist behind Goldsmiths Knysna. It sounds like a match made in heaven. Wedding rings were designed by the groom as a wedding gift. Their ceremony was special indeed. Lots of smiles, tears and laughter.

Venue Simola Lodge

Dress by Besters’ Bridal Boutique

Jewellery made by Goldsmiths Knysna

Cake baked by Cake Frills

Make up & hair done by The Art of Make-up by Karin Chan

Eye Lashes done by GLOW Skin & Beauty

Decor hire by SRT Special Events Hire & Functions

This photoshoot was a collaborative effort between myself and Eon Cotzee (Eonphotography).

All photos bellow taken by Jenya Zhivaleva (Your Foto Story)