Ceagan and Courtney Scott
Our Story
We met back in 2016 during our Matric Rage festival. We didn’t go to the same school, but we both lived in Ballito and had close mutual friends, so I guess it was inevitable that we’d meet eventually. We became great friends from the start. I (Courtney) spent a year in America, but when I came back home in 2018, we met again and started hanging out almost every day, and officially started dating in January 2019. We got engaged in 2023 and then married in July 2025. We really did take the whole “marry your best friend” advice literally, as we’re going on almost a decade of friendship now!
The Venue
From the moment we set foot at Brahman Hills in the Midlands, Ceags and I looked at each other wide-eyed and instantly read each other’s minds; this was where we wanted to get married.
Why the Midlands?
The Midlands has a picturesque, misty mountain beauty. It’s a peaceful place to visit, let alone the perfect place to celebrate an occasion such as a wedding. The scenery effortlessly provides the most amazing backdrop for photos, too.
The Décor
We chose emerald green, black, grey and white for the décor colour palette, incorporating these colours through quirky vases, ribbons, and candles. To stick with our palette, we mainly used white flowers, cream pampas grass, and some greenery, including pops of black. Across the chapel and reception venue, we used baby’s breath, potted orchids, snapdragons, pampas grass, roses, and silver dollars.
The Dress
From the moment we got engaged, I started browsing for dresses, and by December 2023, I had decided on my design and paid the deposit! I found a style that resonated with me so much I just couldn’t convince myself of anything otherwise. Ché from Ché Couture added the requested details, like the type of lace and sleeve design, to the base dress.
The Tux
I chose my suit based on two factors. One, it seemed to be what was trending at the time, and two, I had read somewhere that the groom should always be the best-dressed male at the wedding. I chose to go with the top formal dress code for a man, being a white blazer and a white bow tie, to create the ultimate white tux look.
Favourite Moment of The Day, Bride?
The quiet moment we shared in the wine cellar, sipping on tea and eating some pork belly squares and macaroni cheese balls in between our photoshoot – having that alone time to fully comprehend and appreciate everything and each other was so special.
Favourite Moment of The Day, Groom?
A standout moment for me would have to be the moment we went into the underground bar area to retreat. We got to sit down, have some tea and snacks, and be in the moment, just the two of us.
Advice for Future Brides
We had two years to plan our wedding, but honestly, we had all the big things done after getting engaged, and at times, we found ourselves with nothing to plan or do. It’s NEVER too early to start prepping. ALSO – lean on your friends and family! We got so much good advice from those who had already done the wedding thing, and it saved us hours of brainwork.
Photos: Warren Burczak