Eden & Mike: A Celebration of Love, New Beginnings & Their Growing Family


There are wedding days that celebrate the beginning of a marriage, and then there are wedding days that celebrate an entire new chapter of life. Eden and Mike’s wedding at Skilpadsvlei Wedding Venue in Cape Town was beautifully both.


Surrounded by the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere of Skilpadsvlei, their wedding was a celebration of the love they share, the life they have built together, and the incredible excitement of becoming parents. With Eden as a glowing pregnant bride, there was an extra sense of anticipation woven through every moment of the day.


From the quiet preparations to the excitement of walking down the aisle, Eden and Mike’s connection was at the heart of the celebration. Their wedding wasn’t simply about two people promising to spend their lives together; it was about welcoming the little person who would soon become such an important part of their story.


There was something incredibly special about seeing Eden embrace her pregnancy on her wedding day. Her growing bump became a beautiful symbol of everything this season of their lives represents — love, family, hope and new beginnings. The excitement they share for their baby was evident in the smallest moments, from their smiles and laughter to the way they looked at one another.


Skilpadsvlei provided the perfect setting for such a meaningful celebration. With its relaxed Cape Town countryside atmosphere and natural surroundings, the venue allowed the day to feel intimate, warm and genuine. The setting complemented the couple beautifully, creating plenty of opportunities for natural photographs that captured the emotion of the day as it unfolded.


For Eden and Mike, their wedding was about more than beautiful details and a perfectly planned celebration. It was about celebrating where they are now and looking forward to everything that lies ahead.


Their photographs tell a story of two people deeply in love, excited about marriage, and even more excited about becoming a family of three.


As they begin this new chapter together, their wedding day will remain a beautiful reminder of the love that brought them here — and the little life that made their celebration even more meaningful.


Eden and Mike’s wedding was a celebration of love, marriage and the beautiful beginning of their journey into parenthood.


Venue: Skilpadvlei Wine Farm

Photographer: Riaan West