Think romance movies and flower bouquets. Think love at first kiss and long walks on the beach. Think Daniella and Gladwin. If there is a couple who define romance, it would be these two – not only are they romantics, but they have a sense of humour too.
Daniella and Gladwin were both University students when her roommate introduced her to Gladwin. Gladwin then later asked Daniella’s cell phone number from her roommate. They started talking telephonically and arranged their first date. They went for an afternoon walk on the beautiful campus of the University of the Free-state. They talked for hours that day just getting to know each other.
Not long after they started seeing each other, Daniella’s grandfather passed away. Although Gladwin was busy with preparations for Test Week, Gladwin’s support during this time showed Daniella that he was committed to her. This is why she said yes, when he asked her to be his girlfriend 2 months after seeing each other exclusively.
Daniella stayed in Humansdorp and Gladwin stayed in Kimberley. The couple decided that they wanted to date for 2 years before Gladwin was to ask Daniella’s parents’ permission to date their daughter. For those 2 years Daniella and Gladwin spend every varsity holiday apart. Their relationship was especially challenged during the long December holidays. After 2 years, Gladwin drove to Humansdorp to ask Daniella’s parents’ permission to date Daniella. Luckily, her parents accepted him and since then he has been part of the family. Spending December holidays in Humansdorp and the surrounding coastal towns has since became a tradition for the couple.
After 7 years of dating Gladwin asked Daniella’s parents’ permission to marry their daughter. He then proposed to Daniella on her birthday. For a while Daniella has been talking about getting a small puppy. Gladwin eventually asked what type of puppy she wants and discussed possible puppies to buy. On her birthday Gladwin took her to a restaurant where she was seated at a private table outside. After the main course, Gladwin excused himself and he returned with a bunch of red roses and a big gift bag that contained a week-old Chihuahua. He went on one knee and asked Daniella to look at the necklace on the puppy’s neck. The engagement ring was hanging around the puppy’s neck. Gladwin then asked Daniella to marry him.
Gladwin wanted to marry Daniella, because, in her, he found the warm personality and moral principles that he wanted from the woman that he would want to spend the rest of his life – and build a family – with. Daniella said yes, because for the past 7 years, he has been a constant source of stability, unconditional love, acceptance and laughter in her life and she couldn’t imagine living her life without knowing that he is hers to love forever.
The couple got married on the 14th of October 2017 during an intimate wedding celebration with close friends and family in Cape St Francis, where they spent most of their time during their first December holiday together.
We had the honour of photographing this couple on their wedding day – here are a few memories we would like to share with you!
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