Joe & Kate || Joyful La Cotte Farm Wedding
Joy has a way of taking over a wedding day when the right people gather in the right place.
Joe and Kate’s La Cotte Farm wedding in Franschhoek was exactly that kind of celebration. It was warm, wonderfully relaxed and filled with the kind of energy that made everyone want to be part of the moment.
These two brought so much heart to their wedding day. Their happiness moved effortlessly through every part of the celebration, from the quieter moments they shared to the laughter, embraces and beautiful chaos created by their closest people.
A beautiful Franschhoek wedding venue
With its white gables, old oak trees, curated gardens and dramatic mountain backdrop, La Cotte Farm offers an incredible setting for a Franschhoek wedding.
The venue feels elegant without losing its sense of warmth. It gives couples and their guests space to slow down, connect and enjoy the celebration properly. Every part of the farm brings something different to the story, from the historic architecture and gardens to the surrounding vineyards and mountain views.
For a photographer, La Cotte Farm also offers a beautiful balance between documentary wedding photography and artistic portraits. There is room to create striking photographs of the couple without taking them away from their celebration for too long.
A wedding centred around people
What stood out most about Joe and Kate’s wedding was not simply how beautiful everything looked. It was how the day felt.
Their celebration was shaped by genuine connection, big smiles, close friendships and the unmistakable joy of having their favourite people together in one place. Those are the moments I am always searching for because those are the memories that grow more valuable with time.
Beautiful portraits matter, but the heart of a wedding story will always be found in the people. It lives in the hugs, the reactions, the laughter and the little moments happening just beyond the obvious.
Joe and Kate, thank you for trusting me to document this incredible chapter of your story. What a privilege it was to experience your joyful wedding with you.
All my love,
Skillie
The brilliant supplier team
Photography: Skillie from Kikitography
Planning and coordination: Shelly from Beau Concepts
Venue: La Cotte Farm
Catering: Annalize Catering
Hair and makeup: Skoonlief Beauty
Staffing: Hero Events
Hiring: XL Events
Decor and florals: Dané Verwey Floral
Live band: About Last Night
Planning your own wedding at La Cotte Farm or another beautiful Franschhoek venue? If you are searching for a Cape Winelands wedding photographer who will capture the honest moments, artistic portraits and how your celebration genuinely felt, I would love to hear from you.
