Bookshop Engagement Shoot
I’m hugely excited to share Louise and Riaan’s engagement shoot with you! One, because it’s the first on this blog, and it’s completely original, gorgeous and inspiring. And two, because I get to introduce you to a pair of very talented designers and a young photographer who I think we’ll be seeing a lot more great things from in future. But first, get ready to do some serious oohing and aahing over the proposal!
Ahead of time (and unbeknownst to Louise), Riaan asked not only her parents for permission, but also her female friends, because of the major role they play in her life. (Gents take note – we love this!) Then he designed a book cover with the title: The true-life-love story of Louise and Riaan – an on-going fairy tale based on real events – past and present, and had each of the women in Louise’s life write a little letter giving their blessing to the marriage. He put each of these in the book together with photographs and organised for it to be displayed in the window of The Booklounge in Cape Town (their favourite bookshop). As they walked past, Riaan pointed out the display, much to Louise’s puzzlement and surprise. They went inside so she could look at the book and on the back cover it said: Will you marry me Louise? When she turned round, Riaan was on one knee with the ring. Fortunately the answer was a great big YES. (Who could resist a proposal like that, after all?!)
Appropriately the engagement shoot was also held at The Booklounge, and was styled by Louise herself. You’ll be seeing more of her incredible taste and design skill when I showcase their wedding in a couple of weeks – believe me, it’s something very, very special! Both the engagement and wedding were shot by the wonderful Annemari Ruthven, and I hope we’ll be featuring lots more of her work here. In the meantime, enjoy!
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I have the honour of calling these two beautiful people my friends.. They are a match made in Heaven!!
xoxo
Wow, thanks for the feature! You told our story beautifully – it’s such an honour to see it on your site!
Thanks again for sharing it, Riaan – it really was my pleasure! So excited to put up the wedding pics soon as well!
Wow Louise!!! Jy en Riaan lyk so pragtig en gelukkig!! Nicky het vir my al jul fotos gewys, WOW!! Mag jul laaaaaank ek gelukkig saam wees!! Liefde groete, Tanya (Cradock :-))!!!
Oh Guys! this is sooo beautiful…I like Riaanjie.
Wow! Such stunning and creative pics. I LOVE the idea of the naughty librarian :) And also love the pic of them from the back with a view of outside through the glass. Really stunning and awesome concept! Would love to see a close-up of her ring – it looks really creative and different.
That photo from behind is one of my favourites as well Candice – such a gorgeous view of Cape Town and such a romantic picture!
I LOVE this shoot! They look so relaxed with each other…Adorable couple [her hair is fantastic]!
Wait till you see the wedding! :)
This is fantastic. Hand’s off to your creativity. Best of luck with the marriage. A book made in heaven!
Just met this fabulous woman today and this engagement photoshoot is amazingly beautiful!!