Tinder date twist for Jorinda and Gysbert who marry at desert wedding overseas

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Updated on: March 17, 2022

In an interesting turn of events, Jorinda met her now husband, Gysbert, while on a Tinder date…with someone else.

“I was kissing my Tinder date when my sister interrupted and loudly whispered that I have to tell him that I have to go to the loo,” explains the 28-year-old. “She told me that she just met my future husband!”

When she met Gys, 27, he was down on bended knee. “It was all laughs and jokes but who knew that we would really end up marrying each other three years later and now I can’t imagine my life without him,” smiles the bride. “He is my soulmate. I know, it sounds corny but it’s true.”

She describes their desert wedding on December 15, 2018 in Swakopmund, Namibia as “magical”. “Pinterest was my best friend. I wanted to incorporate the beautiful surroundings into my decor,” recalls Jorinda. “It was a very special location where the desert meets the ocean. I kept the colour palatte simple with heaps of greenery.”

Photos courtesy of Nifty Studio.

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“It was a boho-meets-desert-flower style,” smiles the bride.

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The bride opted for comfortable flats on the day.

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Jorinda says she knows it sounds corny, but Gys is her soul mate.

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“It is so true what everyone tells you that the day goes by so quick,” warns Jorinda for other brides-to-be.

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The couple has some amazing shots down by the water’s edge.

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Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Peter Trends , Etsy - TopGracia , Swarovski , Bras and Things

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Dion for Brides

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Midas

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Mr Price

Celebrant Celebrant: Andrew Soltys , Rev. Manus Olivier

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: DJ Chello

Ceremony Venue Ceremony Venue: NG Church Swakopmund

Entertainment Entertainment: DJ Chello

Flowers Flowers: Touch of Serenity

Gift Registry Gift Registry: Honeymoon fund

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Tony Barlow

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Ed Harry

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Various

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Various

Hair Hair: Hair @ NK

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Desert Grace Lodge

Invitations Invitations: Vistaprint

Makeup Makeup: ViverFragrancia

Photographer Photographer: Nifty Studio

Reception Venue Reception Venue: Brewer and Butcher

Rings Rings: Solid Gold Diamonds , Michael Hill Jeweller , Zamels

Transport Transport: John Webster , South African Airlines , SA Link

Venue Decor Venue Decor: Touch of Serenity , Boost Printing Solutions , Fox and Heart , Target

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Strand Hotel

Wedding Planner Wedding Planner: Touch of Serenity

Photos courtesy of Nifty Studio.