Former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, has officially tied the knot with her longtime love, Luthando Mluleki Bolowana. The couple celebrated their union in a dreamy yet intimate ceremony just outside Cape Town on Saturday.
Tunzi shared the first pictures from her fairy-tale wedding on Sunday, and fans couldn’t get enough of the magical affair. From the breathtaking venue to the star-studded guest list, here’s everything you need to know about the wedding, as according to Sowetan LIVE:
1. A Dreamy Wedding Dress by a Global Designer
Tunzi looked absolutely radiant in a custom bridal couture gown designed by renowned Vietnamese designer Phan Huy. The stunning long-sleeved, off-the-shoulder dress featured intricate 3D embroidery, making her look like a real-life princess. Huy, known for dressing high-profile figures, including celebrities, politicians, and royalty, delivered a masterpiece for Tunzi’s big day.
2. Their Love for Marvel and Movie Nights
The couple gave fans an intimate glimpse into their love story through their sleek, magazine-worthy online wedding website. It revealed that Bolowana and Tunzi share a deep love for Marvel films, Game of Thrones, and spending quality time together.
“I am a very relaxed, loving and outgoing person. I love spending quality time with my wife. She is a homebody, so I enjoy having movie nights with her. The Marvel Universe is our go-to,” Bolowana shared.
Tunzi, on the other hand, admitted to trying (and failing) to convert her husband into an anime fan. “I am also trying to get him to share my love for anime, but he keeps calling it cartoons. So, there’s no progress there yet,” she joked.
3. A Dream Venue in the Cape Winelands
The couple exchanged vows in a luxurious country garden venue in Paarl, Western Cape. With breathtaking views of picturesque mountains and a charming 120-seater ivy-covered chapel, the setting was nothing short of magical. The venue, surrounded by wine estates, was the perfect romantic backdrop for their special day.
4. A-List Guests and a Stylish Dress Code
The guest list was filled with Mzansi’s finest, including media mogul Connie Ferguson and actress Nomzamo Mbatha. Female guests dressed in elegant shades of cream, while men adhered to a strict black-tie dress code.
5. A Renowned Wedding Planner
To bring their dream wedding to life, Tunzi and Bolowana enlisted the expertise of Zavion Kotze-Brereton. The renowned wedding planner is famous for orchestrating unforgettable weddings, including Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Tebow’s glamorous nuptials to American football star Tim Tebow in 2020. Tunzi’s bridal styling was in the capable hands of Thobeka Mbane.
While the wedding was an intimate affair, it was filled with grand moments and special touches that made it unforgettable. As Tunzi beautifully put it, “I cherish all our time together, whether we’re tussling over the TV remote or sitting, chatting and laughing till the wee hours of the morning. I love all of it because we’re together.”
