On the 18th of October 2025, beneath a soft Midlands mist and the embrace of the Ardmore hills, a love story unfolded, one that felt truly timeless. Megan and Callum’s wedding was not merely a celebration; it was a living fairy-tale, filled with artistry, heart, and magic that will forever linger in the memories of those who witnessed it.
The Ardmore farm was transformed into a dreamscape of beauty and imagination. The exquisite bride made her grand entrance on a magnificent Grand Prix stallion to the stirring sound of bagpipes playing Skye Boat Song, a vision of grace and strength. It was, as one guest said, “the stuff that dreams are made of”, a moment so breath-taking it seemed touched by another world.
Beneath the sweeping willow tree, where the Umngeni and Lions Rivers meet, Megan and Callum exchanged their vows. The setting, the meeting of two rivers, could not have been more poetic, a natural metaphor for two lives becoming one. Even the gentle rain that drifted across the landscape felt part of the story, a blessing that added to the sense of wonder.
The reception that followed was a true feast for the senses, an “epicurean delight” of art, flavour, and beauty. The décor drew inspiration from Ardmore’s cherished Thanda Fabric Range, Thanda Nests, with the plum colourway dressing the tables in opulent warmth. Each table was graced with one-of-a-kind ceramic centrepieces, lovingly handcrafted for this occasion, each telling its own story of love, craft, and creativity.
Megan, radiant and serene, wore a gown of her own design, a masterpiece adorned with intricate beadwork of leopards, monkeys, pangolins, and a turaco. Every shimmering detail reflected her deep connection to Ardmore’s artistry and the natural world she holds dear. As she moved through the celebration, she became part of the art itself, a beautiful princess in an exquisite setting, as one friend so perfectly described.
From the laughter of children and the joy of family to the music, dancing, and heartfelt speeches that carried on until dawn, every moment brimmed with warmth and love. “There aren’t often passages of time overflowing with joy and beauty in equal measure,” another guest wrote, and indeed, this was one of them. The spirit of the day was one of generosity, gratitude, and the boundless desire “to fill the world with love.”
It was a celebration born from heart, vision, and the artistry that defines Ardmore, a day of utter magic and beauty, “a story of perfection where the handsome groom married a beautiful princess in an exquisite setting.”
A dream made real, and a memory that will remain forever etched in the hearts of all who shared in its magic.
