Roses are red, violets are blue, and sunflowers... well, sunflowers are the colour of happiness. They always remind me of my days at university, when us girls would often buy a single sunflower stem for a friend, or just to make our own day. They also remind me of the fields of sunflowers I've seen from the window of a train rolling through the Tuscan countryside. Such happy memories! Like proteas, I love how a little goes a long way (even a single bloom makes a statement), and of course their relentlessly cheerful bright yellow. It goes perfectly with the gorgeous aqua/mint chosen by Carin and Darren for their rustic chic wedding with a chilled outdoor reception by a gorgeous river landscape, and photographed beautifully by Genevieve Fundaro.

The Proposal
We had decided to go away to my parents' holiday home on Bronkhorstspruit dam to celebrate our five year anniversary (little did I know Darren had a little more planned for me than I thought). Darren cooked me a beautiful dinner and then it was time to open each other's presents. Darren had made me a beautiful album filled with 60 pictures which each gave a reason why he loves me. The last page in the album was a picture of him down on one knee. In perfect timing Darren got down on one knee and proposed. It was the most amazing day of my life.SERVICE PROVIDERS
Venue & catering: River Place | Photography: Genevieve Fundaro Photography | Co-ordinator: Liesel Killian | Flowers & décor: Jason's Flowers at Multi Flora | Bride's dress: Amber Rain Bridal Studio | Hair: Tiffany Taylor | Makeup: Candi Makeup | Bridesmaids' dresses: YDE | Groom's attire: Oriental Plaza | DJ: Archie from Soundworx | Dance lessons: Charis at Kaliente Events

You can see more from this wedding on Genevieve Fundaro's blog. And if, like Carin, sunflowers are your favourites, check out her sunflower crown in their sweet engagement shoot!