Wedding photography from an intimate elopement celebration at the historic Bronte Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe
I saw this beautiful light coming through the mature trees at this historic hotel venue and waited for a good moment to make use of it. The groom didn't speak loud enough and had to repeat his answer - which made for a funny moment.
This shy couple invited only their nearest and dearest to an intimate wedding celebration at the historic Bronte Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe. After the ceremony, the guests were treated to a great spread of delicious food. A few emotional speeches were presented and then a good celebration on the dance floor.
Zimbabwe Wedding photo with lots of helping hands making the bride more beautiful
The bride had her 3 daughters and 2 best friends to help get her dressed. A lot of hands to help her look beautiful.
Harare, Zimbabwe elopement image of the bride shedding a tear during the ceremony
One of the bride's daughters shed a tear during the wedding ceremony.
Harare, Zimbabwe Wedding image of a funny moment during the Elopement ring ceremony
A funny moment during the ring giving part of the ceremony. I love the gesture and expression of the officiant, but I don't have any idea what happened.
Africa Wedding detail photo of communion during an elopement ceremony
The couple opted to do communion during their ceremony and the back light filtering through the mature trees of this historic hotel made for a perfect detail shot of the details of this ritual.
Zimbabwe Elopement image of The bride's daughter near historic old doors
The bride's daughters walk past one of the historic old doors of this hotel while the bride and groom look on.
Zimbabwe wedding image of the bride and groom surrounded by beautiful indigenous trees and plants
The hotel is filled with beautiful indigenous trees and plants that has matured with the history of the venue. I made use of these greenery for one of the couple's portraits.
Zimbabwe elopement Reception Toast during an emotional speech
After an emotional speech, a toast was raised to the bride and groom.
Harare Elopement image of the bride and groom at the night wedding
The bride and groom open up the dance floor. It was outside so I made use of some creative lighting and photographic tricks to make it a bit more interesting.
