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ALL ❤ IS CREATED EQUAL 👫👬👭
#Bespoke #wedding #ceremonies & #officiation honoring your ❤ Beyond Gender-Orientation-Race-Religion-Tradition

Helene and Stuart Houston celebrated their I DO's

Helene and Stuart Houston celebrated their I DO's on 19 September 2020 at the beautiful little Chapel at The Range, in Tokai.

Here is their reflection on their Tie The Knot Cape Town experience...

"A great many of our guests have come up to us after our ceremony, and the days that followed, expressing their sheer awe at the absolute uniqueness of our wedding, the words spoken, and the messages imparted via Symi's beautiful subtlety. The words were just so us, belonging to us, and part of us in a way that I don't think anybody else would have been able to grasp, much less pull off. Symi and Ava, thank you for your hard work, your unfailing support, the many many voice notes (lol), and the creation of a day that for us that was simply so amazingly incomparable and which will long live on in everyone's memories. " Helene and Stuart Houston

#lockdownwedding #newlyweds #newlyengaged

#newlyengaged #lockdownwedding #weddingexpo

#newlyengaged
#lockdownwedding
#weddingexpo

#newlyengaged #lockdownwedding #weddingexpo

#newlyengaged
#lockdownwedding
#weddingexpo

#lockdownwedding 19 September 2020 A little sto

#lockdownwedding

19 September 2020

A little stone chapel
One awesome bagpipe player
Manly men in Tartan Kilts
The Groom, with Sword, proudly wearing his clan colors
The Bride, a beautiful Bonny lass decked in all her regal finery
Marriage officer Symi...

"....when we meet someone, they can tell us about where they were, and what they did, and the lessons they learned.

But they can’t tell us whom they will become, because they don’t know yet.
As a husband, and as a wife, you’re not only the only person with a ring side seat, you’re arguably the greatest influence in who your spouse will become over the years.

This adventure is interactive.

This journey you’re undertaking is one where you not only share the light you shine for your own path, with your spouse, but you share the padkos, you share the road map, and you share the flat tyres, and sometimes when you thought you’d be the driver, you realize that you’ve been the pillion rider for some time already.

Because this person is more than your greatest cheerleader, and influence,
This person is the brain to your pinky,
This person is the rubber ducky to your bathwater,
This person is your partner in crime,
Your rock.
And the one who teaches you to speak about the feelings that are really too big to put into words,
The one whose path is aligned with your own.
They allow you to be the very best version of yourself, by simply not accepting anything other than what they know, is your truth..." Symi

#lockdownwedding - Behind the scenes 2 Finaly Rua

#lockdownwedding - Behind the scenes 2

Finaly Ruan and Tanique's big day arrived!
19 September 2020

Intimate, fabulous and one of a kind

"Love each other, irrevocably, and without terms and conditions.

It’s a simple statement, but once you’ve lived with it for a couple of decades, it becomes quite a novel.

Because the love that is required in a marriage, isn’t a love you can do all by yourself.
Neither of you can love the other enough for the both of you.
It only works if you are both in on the agreement, 100%, with no fine print.

This love is a dance, like a tango, where you are balanced on the strength of your partner, their momentum, and their grace.

This love is an eternal quest to seek the magic in each other, to find the little thing in your spouse that makes you the very happiest today, that inspires you to be the best you can be, that drives you to get through the impossible situations in your day, and releases you back home at the end of the day with heart that yearns for each other.

This love is a no pain, no gain love, that takes on the sweat and tears and grief with the same strength and presence as the victories and applause."... Symi

THANKS YOU TO ONE EPIC TEAM:
@old_mac_daddy - Ceremony venue & two night stay
@starkevents_sa - Planning & Coordination
@ashutterlife – Duane Smith Photography
@kadoufloraldesign - Bouquet, Boutonniere & Ceremony Installation Element
@marriageofficersymi – Tie the Knot ceremony officiant
@irenesbakerysa - Mini celebration cake
@oneboutiquestore - bridal robe & groom sleepwear
@marleboltmanstudio - Hair & Makeup

#lockdownwedding - Behind the scenes 1 Finaly Rua

#lockdownwedding - Behind the scenes 1

Finaly Ruan and Tanique's big day arrived!
19 September 2020

Intimate, fabulous and one of a kind

"Love each other, irrevocably, and without terms and conditions.

It’s a simple statement, but once you’ve lived with it for a couple of decades, it becomes quite a novel.

Because the love that is required in a marriage, isn’t a love you can do all by yourself.
Neither of you can love the other enough for the both of you.
It only works if you are both in on the agreement, 100%, with no fine print.

This love is a dance, like a tango, where you are balanced on the strength of your partner, their momentum, and their grace.

This love is an eternal quest to seek the magic in each other, to find the little thing in your spouse that makes you the very happiest today, that inspires you to be the best you can be, that drives you to get through the impossible situations in your day, and releases you back home at the end of the day with heart that yearns for each other.

This love is a no pain, no gain love, that takes on the sweat and tears and grief with the same strength and presence as the victories and applause."... Symi

THANKS YOU TO ONE EPIC TEAM:
@old_mac_daddy - Ceremony venue & two night stay
@starkevents_sa - Planning & Coordination
@ashutterlife – Duane Smith Photography
@kadoufloraldesign - Bouquet, Boutonniere & Ceremony Installation Element
@marriageofficersymi – Tie the Knot ceremony officiant
@irenesbakerysa - Mini celebration cake
@oneboutiquestore - bridal robe & groom sleepwear
@marleboltmanstudio - Hair & Makeup

#lockdownwedding 2 September 2020 Couple Inge,

#lockdownwedding

2 September 2020

Couple Inge, Alex and their family, celebrated their Simple I DO with a handfasting and bubbly, followed by a gorgeous lunch at Haskells restaurant.

Marriage officers Symi and Ava from Tie the knot C

Marriage officers Symi and Ava from Tie the knot Cape Town, Overberg and beyond, travel throughout the Western Cape, celebrating Love and nuptials.

Whether a Simple signing at your home, an elopement for two, an intimate family celebration or a lavish event... each celebration is special and unique

Just like you!

#newlyengaged #love #lockdownwedding #marryme

Wedding bells! Upcoming #lockdown wedding for bea

Wedding bells!

Upcoming #lockdown wedding for beautiful couple Paul and Sascha-lee on 14 November 2020

#lockdownwedding happiness is.... an intimate fa

#lockdownwedding

happiness is.... an intimate family wedding on a cold, rainy Winters day

Date: 2 September 2020
couple: Alexandre and Inge
officiant: Ava ( @photographixme )
venue: The Ling table restaurant, Haskell wine farm, Stellenbosch

"Today – we catch these two staring, And I sus

"Today – we catch these two staring,
And I suspect it is the dress she’s wearing
That’s giving it away..." Marriage officer Symi

Happy Two year Anniversay to our awesome couple An

Happy Two year Anniversay to our awesome couple Anke and Rohan

beautiful photos - @heisvisual
venue - @belair_pavilion

#lockdownwedding "Wedding officer Symi! Thank yo

#lockdownwedding

"Wedding officer Symi! Thank you so much for making our ceremony so special" 💞 Haylene and Sean

wedding date: 18 July 2020

Awesome #lockdownwedding today, for couple Michael

Awesome #lockdownwedding today, for couple Michael-John and Jean-Luke.

Such a Sweet, Simple I Do 💗

Date: 22 August 2020
Officiant: Marriage Officer Ava ( @photographixme )

Love, is the water of life Drink deeply

Love, is the water of life
Drink deeply

#lockdownwedding What an awesome day we shared w

#lockdownwedding

What an awesome day we shared with our newlyweds Ellie and Ekene and their little man!

Date: 16 August 2020

" If I have the gift of prophesy
And can fathom all mysteries
And all knowledge
And if I have a faith that can move mountains
But do not have Love,
I am nothing
Love, is the water of life
Drink deeply
Love, is the fire of passion
Warm yourselves in its glow
Love, is the soil of life
tend you garden with care
Love, is the breath of desire
Inhale deeply
Love, is the spirit of all things
Receive and give it unconditionally "

Officiant: marriage officer Ava @photographixme
Fab on-site photographer @shannajonesphotography (can't wait to see the pics)
Behind the scenes I DO Crew: wifey @marriageofficersymi and daughter Buhle

#lockdownwedding #savethedate - 19 September 202

#lockdownwedding

#savethedate - 19 September 2020

Lovebirds!
Have we got an awesome #competition for you!

Your dream elopement with all the wonderful wedding trimmings.... a Fab venue, great team of professionals to pamper the two of you.

All you need to do is enter

MEET THE TEAM:
@old_mac_daddy - Ceremony venue & two night stay
@starkevents_sa - Planning & Coordination
@ashutterlife – Duane Smith Photography
@kadoufloraldesign - Bouquet, Boutonniere & Ceremony Installation Element
@marriageofficersymi – Tie the Knot ceremony officiant
@irenesbakerysa - Mini celebration cake
@oneboutiquestore - bridal robe & groom sleepwear
@marleboltmanstudio - Hair & Makeup

HOW TO ENTER:
- Make sure you're following ALL accounts listed above
- Click the link in our bio (Stark events) to complete the entry form https://www.starkevents.co.za/elopement-giveaway/
- Tag a friend in the comments below
- For extra consideration share to your IG story and tag ALL vendors (Make sure your account is public)

T & C's
- Deadline for the giveaway is August 27th 2020
- Winner to be announced on August 28th 2020
- Only open to SA residents
- Prize is not redeemable for cash
- Winner will be randomly selected
- This giveaway is in no way endorsed, sponsored or administered by Instagram
- IG account must be public

#lockdownwedding #weddingspecial On location part

#lockdownwedding #weddingspecial

On location part 2

Friday morning I set out to the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, located between Caledon and Hermanus, to visit Bruce, the owner and chef of La Vierge.

We chatted about love, wine, food and Weddings.

End result?

I have great news to share...

Exclusive Bespoke wedding ceremonies at La Vierge for Tie the knot Cape Town couples.

Excited?

For more information... well lovebirds ... you will have to contact us xxx

#lockdownwedding #weddingspecial On location part

#lockdownwedding #weddingspecial

On location part 1

Friday morning I set out to the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, located between Caledon and Hermanus, to visit Bruce, the owner and chef of La Vierge.

We chatted about love, wine, food and Weddings.

End result?

I have great news to share...

Exclusive Bespoke wedding ceremonies at La Vierge for Tie the knot Cape Town couples.

Excited?

For more information... well lovebirds ... you will have to contact us xxx

#lockdownwedding Album 2 What a great start to

#lockdownwedding

Album 2

What a great start to the month of August 2020!

Nicolene and Morne visited us today for their legal signing as 1 August is very significant for them.

We celebrated the love of two amazing human beings in perfect love and perfect trust.

Super excited to officiate their celebration next year

Whohooooooooo!!!

Pics by Ava @photographixme

#lockdownwedding Album 1 What a great start to

#lockdownwedding

Album 1

What a great start to the month of August 2020!

Nicolene and Morne visited us today for their legal signing as 1 August is very significant for them.

We celebrated the love of two amazing human beings in perfect love and perfect trust.

Super excited to officiate their celebration next year

Whohooooooooo!!!

Pics by Ava @photographixme

Pastries ready for this afternoons wedding at Tie

Pastries ready for this afternoons wedding at Tie the knot HQ

The Tie the Knot I DO CREW is on the road again #

The Tie the Knot I DO CREW is on the road again

#lockdownwedding

Our Fab photographer @lourensrossouwphotography is

Our Fab photographer @lourensrossouwphotography is such an angel, we just had to give him wings

#lockdownwedding Congratulations newlyweds Lucas

#lockdownwedding

Congratulations newlyweds Lucas and Claire, who celebrated their Simple I Do on Saturday, 25 July 2020 at the home.

Our witnesses were Tie the knot Cape Town couple Marita and Brendan whom we married on 13 July 2018

Whoot whoot!

Flowers and petals not only pave the way for the b

Flowers and petals not only pave the way for the bridal procession

#confetti ... a celebratory must

Adding fragrance and color to a wedding day.

Petals and in season blooms, rice, seeds, autumn leaves, magical herbs... look to mother nature for inspiration

The brides bouquet... Small artworks, exquisite,

The brides bouquet...

Small artworks, exquisite, radiating color

Perfect

Wedding moments... Confetti in hand, the moment e

Wedding moments...

Confetti in hand, the moment everyone is waiting for....

The final act of a marriage officer...The couple is officially presented to their guests and showered with love, cheers and confetti....

Let the festivities begin!

Being a marriage officer is the best job in the wo

Being a marriage officer is the best job in the world

I not only get to know wonderful couple and their families, I also travel to beautiful places and see amazing, talented industry professionals at work

#weddingflowers #weddingflowersdecor

#lockdownwedding A beach A couple ready to say I

#lockdownwedding

A beach
A couple ready to say I Do
Two witnesses all smiles
A photographer catching every moment
Guests from All over the 🌎 zoomed in for the big event
Marriage officer Symi in full regalia

All you need to make your wedding day Rock!

Congratulations @nienkepannekoek and Werner!

Behind the scenes pics by Ava @photographixme

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Celebrations lists us as preferred Marriage Officer in Cape Town

Celebration - See Symi van Aarde, Marriage Officer, Wedding Officiant for Gay, Lesbian, non-religious and religious ceremonies

Pink Book lists us as preferred Marriage Officer in Cape Town

Symi, Civil Union Marriage Officer in Cape Town, affiliated with SAPRA, and working with Tie the Knot, Cape Town

Confetti lists us as preferred Marriage Officer in Cape Town

Marriage Officer Symi, Tie the Knot, Cape Town

Symi van Aarde in Cape Town

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Connect with us today - you deserve Your day, Your way.

Office: 083 305 8221
Cell: 083 459 6859
Skype: ava.akasha
PO Box 233, GREYTON, 7233
28 Buitekant Street, Greyton, 7233

Symi and Ava are usually in the office between 10:00 and 16:00 on weekdays, but we schedule Skype check-ins by appointment as it suits you.

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