They chose the exclusive Molenvliet Wine Estate as their wedding venue and from that moment onwards the ideas for decor, design and entertainment just flowed between all of us! We have never had a groom more involved than Shaun and greatly enjoyed his input on all levels!

The ceremony took place in one of the gardens on the estate where the couple stood under a lovely gazebo with hanging flowers and ribbons swaying in the breeze. Kate always wanted a colourful affair and so the guests were each given  colourful parasols in pink, green, blue or orange to provide shade during the ceremony. A bar was also set up to serve iced water and champagne during the ceremony!
After the ceremony the couple, family and friends were serenaded down to the vineyards by a violinist who led them into a Bedouin tent set up for cocktails and canapés! A live band awaited them to set the fun vibe and guests enjoyed themselves thoroughly while Kate and Shaun had their couple shots taken with the photographer all over the wine estate.

Golf carts were also available to take guests to the bathrooms and eventually to the main reception area for the rest of the evening! It was so enjoyable that some of the groomsmen and guests offered their help so that they could get a chance to sit in the driver’s seat!

The reception was a romantic scene of fairy lights, candles and bright flowers in hundreds of vases lining the two long tables! Each chair had a name card hanging in fisherman style so that guests knew where they were sitting and yet another bar kept drinks flowing for the couple and their guests. Dancing took place under the stars with an awesome dj who is a friend of the grooms and he made it impossible for Kate and Shaun as well as their family and friends to stay off the dance floor!

After the main meal, waiters brought out ice cream cones in special Perspex holders with many individual toppings for the guests to choose from including flake, mini astro’s and so much more! And if this did not satisfy the sweet teeth of some guest’s tiers of individually wrapped cakes were awaiting them as well!

Since dinner took place early and the couple intended for the wedding to continue until the early hours of the morning, the caterers were asked to please serve hotdogs and snacks at midnight which was very well received!

This truly is a wedding to be remembered and it has been spoken of fondly ever since! Mazaltov again to the Duwe’s!!

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The winelands was an obvious choice for both of them since they spend so many weekends there and once they visited La Brasserie they knew they had found their venue for their relaxed and casual wedding.

There was no theme as such, but rather a combination of colours and textures due to Lei’s design background. Ribbons were hung everywhere, wooden hearts were tied to branches in the trees as well as stunning fabrics chosen by Lei to set the ceremony scene. Instead of the traditional chairs, we used benches for the guests with lovely silver pillows specially made for the occasion and guests helped themselves to a variety of drinks all cooling on ice in a massive trough at the ceremony. Lei and Dijon are by no means traditional and did not want uniformity and so different fabrics were used on the tables designed and printed for their wedding along with many vases filled with different flowers in keeping with the theme.

Guests enjoyed cocktails and drinks overlooking the vineyards and were then escorted into a Bedouin tent for dinner and dancing. Food was also an important factor as Dijon’s family are Italian and so the finest, freshest ingredients were used to create a palatable meal for all! Delicious cupcakes were also a centrepiece and everyone enjoyed taking one once the main meal was over and the dancing began!

The couple’s friends and family enjoyed the day so much that they called them the next day to thank them profusely saying that the energy was electric and that they enjoyed the feeling of love flowing in the air all day! . A hugely successful wedding day! Congratulations again!!

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The majority of the wedding guests came in from overseas and out of town and committed to making it a weekend affair with picnics at Moyo and more sightseeing in the Mother City. The wedding took place at Diemersfontein in Wellington and again most of the guests stayed over so that they could relax and enjoy the night without the pressure of returning home! And party they did!

A beautiful garden ceremony took place under a gazebo with flowers cascading down to set the perfect scene. Taffy looked magnificent in a wedding gown ordered from overseas and Ticha looked sophisticated in his suit and yellow  tie with their retinue, friends and family engaging in the ceremony and in essence helping the minister marry the couple who are so destined for each other.

The guests were then lead into a garden with a swimming pool where they could soak their feet in the cool water whilst sipping drinks and snacking on canapés. The couple had a photo of themselves on a beach enlarged onto a canvass so that guests could write a message on it and it is now a prominent feature in their home bringing them joyous memories!

Every aspect for the perfect wedding was in place, but what made this one special was the desire for a marriage, fun and laughter and a real understanding of the true joys in life! Congratulations again you two!

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Details included the bride arriving with her bridesmaids in a helicopter, personalized badges for their guests presented to them upon arrival at the ceremony, his and hers fragrances as favours and cool wine and cocktails flowing until the early hours of the morning. All this ensured a stylish, intimate affair where the couple celebrated with 160 close family members and friends.

Elische was very involved with the planning process even though they lived in Johannesburg at the time and this certainly helped her feel more relaxed and in control of creating her dream wedding experience! Even the day before the wedding,  she insisted on helping to iron the special overlays which had been made for the tables as well as create the special bird stationery pieces that were designed specifically for them.

Their theme was modern black and white with king size protea’s complimenting the modern, strong designs as well as a sensational 4 tiered square cake and black and white dance floor.
An elegant affair many are still talking about!

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A South African bride and a Swedish groom made for a wedding filled with a variety of traditions and customs!

Kim and Markus decided to get married in the historical town of Stellenbosch in the old Mother church which has been part of the town almost since it was founded. Kim arrived at the church in a creamy Rolls Royce and was walked down the isle by her adoring mother who handed her over to a wide smiling groom, Markus. The couple and their guests were serenaded by a local men’s choir who learnt the chosen songs the couple requested for their ceremony.

The couple then walked through the vineyards of Lanzerac wine farm. Whilst sipping their champagne they were photographed with their retinue and then alone for their romantic shoot as husband and wife.

The wedding celebration kicked off with many toasts, a projector presentation of the couple’s lives leading up to their special day and then Markus handing his new mother in law the traditional “Labola” in the form of a painted ornamental cow!

Fire performers and zulu dancers raised the energy levels through the roof and the guests both local and international alike went home with shoes in their hands and smiles on their faces.

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Dreaming of a wedding celebration next to the ocean and a panoramic view of Table Mountain, Sarah and Jeff excitedly decided to travel to Cape Town to be married.

Followed by 90 of their close friends and family from around the world the days leading up to the wedding were filled with many plans to see what Cape Town and its surrounding areas had to offer. The couple invited their guests to join them on a wine tour in the winelands and Stellenbosch as well as a delicious rehearsal dinner at a restaurant in Green Point the night before the wedding.

The next day the couple celebrated in style and even though the clouds became darker and light rain fell, the couple radiated happiness and contentment.

Sarah wanted a fresh fun palette to be used in her decor and so vases were filled with apples, oranges and lemons and topped with colourful as well as stylish all white flower arrangements. Guests were guided to their tables with the help of silver elephant name holders and thanked for attending by each receiving a bottle of local wine pre-selected and labeled by the couple.

Although we expect our newlyweds to depart with thoughts of only each other, we were delighted to receive photos from their honeymoon in Mauritius!

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With nature as their backdrop, animals as part of their audience and an African choir singing them down the isle, Sandra and Gerard said their vows and promised to love each other forever.

We fell in love with this couple’s easy charm and from the word go we loved working on their wedding celebration with them. It really was a collaboration as the couple had very definite ideas of what they wanted, from the table names inspired from their lovely pets (yes they have that many!), the right kind of tiered cake covered in delicate icing flowers, to the magic they worked on the dance floor placed outside the reception for their opening dance under the stars and next to a bonfire!

Accommodation was arranged for the guests in the surrounding area including the game reserve so that their guests could relax and enjoy the celebration without worry of the long journey home and this was perfect as the guests could enjoy a surprise fire performance by a close friend!

A wonderful celebration of romance, true love and friendship.

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