Gladys & Tumiso


An Incredible Multi-day Celebration through Bazaruto Island, Mozambique & Livingstone, Zambia, AFRICA

An unforgettable multi-day celebration across two of Africa’s most breathtaking locations — Bazaruto Island in Mozambique and Livingstone in Zambia. Gladys & Tumiso’s wedding journey was as unique and inspiring as their love story. With the creative vision of world-renowned stylist Joy Proctor, every moment felt like a cinematic dream — from an island ceremony to encounters with giraffes, a vintage train ride, and a boat journey across turquoise waters.


Scroll through to experience this once-in-a-lifetime celebration — filled with love, style, and the wild beauty of Africa.


Featured on: Bridal Musings
A picturesque Mozambique Bazaruto beach with white sand, a serene blue ocean, and a sandy shoreline.
A collection of shells, plants, and other objects artfully arranged on a table at Mozambique Bazaruto.
Wedding invitation design by Joy Proctor. Elegant and unique design for a wedding at Bazaruto island in Mozambique.
Beach wedding at Bazaruto island, Mozambique with sandy beach with ocean backdrop.
Beach wedding ceremony on Bazaruto island, Mozambique. Wicker chairs and greenery adorn the beautiful setting.
A lovely couple sharing a tender embrace on the beach during their wedding ceremony at Bazaruto island, Mozambique.
Newlyweds having a beach wedding in Bazaruto island in Mozambique, with a stunning ocean backdrop.
Newlyweds strolling on sandy beach in Bazaruto island in Mozambique, Africa for their wedding.
Newly married couple celebrating their beach wedding at Bazaruto island in Mozambique, surrounded by natural beauty.
Elopement ceremony on Bazaruto island beach, Mozambique, Africa.
Newlyweds share a tender embrace on the picturesque beach of Bazaruto island, Mozambique, Africa.
ride and groom celebrate beach wedding on Bazaruto island, Mozambique, Africa.
A joyful bride and groom embrace lovingly on the sandy beach of Bazaruto island, Mozambique, Africa.
Romantic beach wedding on Bazaruto island, Mozambique, Africa.
A joyful wedding couple, the bride and groom, running on the sandy beach of Bazaruto island in Mozambique, Africa.
A stunning wedding on Bazaruto island, Mozambique, Africa, with a smiling bride and groom on the beach.
Bride and groom hug on sandy Bazaruto island shore.
Newlyweds sharing a romantic moment on the beach of Bazaruto island in Mozambique, Africa.
In a beautiful beach setting on Bazaruto island, Mozambique, a bride and groom lovingly celebrating their special day.
An elegant bride in a wedding dress posing for the camera on the beach of Bazaruto island, Mozambique, Africa.
Couple in love enjoying the beach of Bazaruto island in Mozambique, Africa.
A romantic bride and groom on the beach of Bazaruto island in Mozambique, Africa.
White romantic beach and vibrant turquoise ocean at Bazaruto island in Mozambique, Africa
Wedding invitation, shoes, and accessories arranged on a table for an African wedding celebration.
A giraffe standing tall in the African woods, showcasing its long neck and distinctive spots.
Outdoor wedding reception in Zambia, Africa with elegantly arranged tables and chairs.
Luxurious outdoor wedding reception in Zambia, Africa showcasing wicker stools and white linens.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception in Zambia, Africa featuring wicker stools and white linens.
Elegant white tablecloth at natural wedding reception in Zambia.
Elegant white protea flower arrangement adorning a table at a luxurious wedding reception in Zambia, Africa.
Two lit candles in a glass vase at a wedding reception in Zambia, Africa.
Tranquil scene of boat on Zambezi River with trees.
Bride and groom on boat during engagement session by the sea, Zambezi river, Zambia, Africa.
A woman in a white dress dancing with a man at a wedding party on a boat on Zambezi river in Zambia, Africa.
Serene scene of a boat on the Zambezi river at sunset in Zambia, Africa.
A bride in a white dress stands on a boat with musicians, sailing on the Zambezi river in Zambia, Africa.
Couple in love on boat during engagement session by the sea, Zambezi river, Zambia, Africa.
A serene beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky at Anantara Bazaruto Island, Mozambique.
Bride and groom on the beach of Anantara Bazaruto Island, Mozambique.
A chic bride on Anantara Bazaruto Island, Mozambique, lying on a beach chair with her head raised.
A serene pool surrounded by palm trees, offering a breathtaking view of a ocean at Anantara Bazaruto Island, Mozambiqe.
A chic model in Africa, wearing a white swimsuit and hat, sitting elegantly on a dock.
A wooden desk with a chair and a mirror at Tongabezi Lodge.
An individual on an African Safari, seated at the back of a vehicle, observing the surroundings.
Two zebras grazing on grass near a river in an African safari.
Engagement session in Zambia: Chic natural models in Africa posing against a stunning backdrop.
Cozy living room setup with table and chairs at Sindabezi Lodge.
A scenic view of a Royal Livingstone train in Africa, with smoke billowing out.
Fashion model in yellow dress stands near Train Royal Livingstone.
Wooden fence with green leaves at Tongabezi lodge in Africa.
Fashionable lady in white attire and hat at Tongabezi lodge in Africa.
A stylish young woman in a white dress and hat posing at Tongabezi lodge in Africa.
Cozy living room with stylish couch, table, and lamp at Tongabezi lodge.
Tongabezi lodge in Africa: small house in lush green field.
Elegant woman in white dress and hat at Tongabezi lodge in Africa.
A stylish couple stands on a wooden dock by the river at Tongabezi lodge in Africa, exuding elegance.
A stylish couple enjoying dinner on a small boat in the middle of a river at Tongabezi lodge in Africa.
A chic model in a long black dress walking in the desert dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
Stylish lady in a black dress gracefully walking in the desert landscape of Mozambique, Africa.
A chic model in a long black dress striking a pose on the sandy dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
An elegant woman wearing a black dress poses gracefully amidst the sandy dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
In the picturesque dunes of Mozambique, Africa, a stylish woman in a black dress strikes a pose, exuding elegance.
A stylish woman in a black dress poses elegantly on the sandy dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
An elegant woman wearing a long black dress sits on the sandy dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
Elegant woman in black dress strolling through the sandy dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
In the picturesque Dunes of Mozambique, Africa, a woman in a black dress exudes grace as she sits on the sand.
Stylish model in black dress stands on sand dunes in Mozambique, Africa.
Fashionable man riding a horse through the dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
Elegant male rider on horse in the sandy desert of Mozambique, Africa.
A stylish man on horseback in the desert dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
A man on horseback in the desert dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
A fashionable individual in a robe gracefully walking on a sand dune in Mozambique, Africa.
An elegant man in a robe confidently striding across a sand dune in Mozambique, Africa.
A stylish figure in a robe elegantly traversing a sand dune in Mozambique, Africa.
An man in a robe confidently striding across a sand dune in Mozambique, Africa.
A stylish couple strolling through Mozambique's sand dunes, exuding elegance amidst the scenic beauty.
A stylish couple in black attire posing in the Mozambique desert, exuding elegance amidst the dunes.
Chic couple posing in the desert dunes of Mozambique, Africa. Photographed by Stepan Vrzala.
Fashionable couple in elegant black attire standing in the sandy dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
Fashionable couple in black and white, embracing in the Dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
Chic models wearing long black dresses striking a pose in the dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
A stylish man and woman in black dresses walking in the sandy dunes of Mozambique, Africa.
Fashionable couple in Mozambique's desert. Photo by Stepan Vrzala Photography.

Designer: Joy Proctor Design | Planning: Love From Mwai & Exalt Africa| Venue: Anantara Bazaruto & Tongabezi & The Royal Livingstone | Stationery Designer: Elsa Madeline Design

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