Anel Alexander

Anel Alexander Instagram – This is a thank you within a thank you: I was on the cover of a glossy magazine whilst my husband was dying. A very surreal (and I imagine unique?) experience. I am truly grateful for the respectful way the South African media has been handling James’ death. But particularly grateful to the team at Rooi Rose for honouring James (and my) wish to keep his health struggles out of the public sphere during that specific time. There was something poetic about the fact that my cover left the shelves on 27 April, and James passed away the very next day. Thank you to the editor, @anliejansevr and her team, for choosing not to sensationalize our private battle.
 
And then, for my 2nd thank you, go visit @rooirose online for more pretty pics.
 
To the village that helped make James and my 20th Anniversary/Living Funeral possible, thank you for one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful and memorable days of my life. James felt the same. What a celebration it was!
 
Event organized & staged by: Salt and Pepper Creative @saltnpepper_creative @pulanels @nelisvosloo
Photos: @elsabeputter from @mightyfineweddings
Anel dressed by: Zoët @zoet_thebrand
Hair maintenance: Stijl Salon @stijl_salon
Anel’s make-up and hairstyling: Francois de Klerk, @fafa_make_up
Venue: Hendrik and Ria Verloren van Themaat’s Druiweplaas Picnic area in Zwavelpoort, Pretoria – FB: Hendrik Druiweplaas
 
Special thanks to:
@sungardens_hospice for making sure the ‘groom’ could be present.
@riananelofficial for our beautiful personal song, what a gift you have. Thank you for sharing it with us.
@leandiedurandt for waving her magic wand and making sure I looked pretty on the day.
Every friend and family member that sent a video, gave donations, brought a piece of cheese, or helped set-up and clean-up afterwards. I will always be grateful X
 
Oh, and last random fact: Today, 22 years ago James asked me to be his girlfriend. At 21, it was the first time in my life a boy had ever asked me that… | Posted on 19/May/2023 19:35:52