Wedding Articles

I recently started working in the wedding industry and one of the first things that baffled me was overhearing one of the girls at work talk about...Read More

Humans need sun exposure to formulate Vitamin D, an essential part & building block to ensure bone strength and health. However, the sun has...Read More

South African’s have perhaps taken for granted, having such a rich and varied choice of wedding and honeymoons destinations contained within their...Read More

South Africa has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with white sands and dramatic backdrops of Mountains and forests, coming...Read More

Wedding shoes are the new fashion statement for every bride to be. Gone are the days, where the shoes play second fiddle to the gown. Brides are...Read More

Many handsome men will soon be on their knees popping the question to the one and only love of their lives. Some would have a good idea of what...Read More

When entering into a contract of marriage, it is important to also consider the effect of that marriage on your business/children/family and also...Read More

After months of planning, getting lost in tulle-covered reveries and planning who will be standing by your side on your GLORIOUS wedding day - you...Read More

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We all wait in anticipation for Mr Right to come along and pop the big question …but what does our couple do after the engagement?Read More

Every girl dreams of a fairytale wedding and wants to look like a princess on her big day.Read More

Beauty On You specializes in Professional Bridal Make-Up and Hair Styling. My passion for make-up and hair styling and the love for working with...Read More

The Founders and co-owners of Blank Canvas –...Read More

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One of our industry's most valuable treasures, Kleinevalleij in Wellington, recently went through a process of change with regards to their...Read More

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ONE of the Cape’s most romantic winelands retreats, Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa will host the Livingspace Bridal Experience - an expo set to be the...Read More

What would you like to improve about your figure? A flatter tummy? A fuller bust? A perkier butt? Firmer thighs? Would you like to go from flab to...Read More

Deciding on which sparkling wine to offer your guests as well as share for the first time as husband and wife on your wedding day can be quite...Read More

Deciding on who will form part of your bridal entourage comes easy, naturally even; usually these ladies make up a big part of your life, you...Read More

Having had a week of having to skip my personal training sessions I started to get that moody effect.Read More

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Last year Yolandi and Alan won our Garden Route Honeymoon Get-away in partnership with Bamboo Guesthouse as well as other amazing...Read More

As previously mentioned; I’ve received two of the Read More

My mom and I went on a shopping expedition on the weekend and I made the BIG investment. Ladies that are wanting to excersise, go and spend the...Read More

BE CAREFUL: Expenses that are often overlooked when setting a budget:
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If you’re anything like me; the bigger and more opulent the wedding cake – the better!Read More

Ouch, that is all that I can say. Monday had me feeling like a hippo that could struggled to move its body and today was not much better.Read More

With less than two months to go until the greatly anticipated The Wedding Expo® Bridal Workshops featuring luxury wedding planner, Sarah Haywood,...Read More

All the months of preparation and planning have come together to culminate in this one perfect day. The weather could not be better, the flowers...Read More

Our Win a Make-over Winner, Kate Williams’ workout and healthy eating regime started this morning – bright and early! Below she shares her...Read More

Theme: Old Worldly Charm
Pax: 160 (Inside Venue) or Bedouin
Venue Price Range: R12 000 (Indoor) R25 000 (Outdoor)
Caterers:...Read More

Need help getting slim, trim and cellulite free for your big day; now you can!Read More

I feel like shouting this off the rooftop at our office building but I guess an online notice will also do! After weeks of planning we can finally...Read More

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De Hoek Country Hotel - always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to please their guests - have joined with the renowned La Cigale and...Read More

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the SA Weddings Team and Sponsors:Read More

Two weekends ago I had the privilege of visiting the prestigious Nelson Wine Estate for one of my friend's weddings and what a...Read More

Margolite and Brian Williams, her (Margolite) husband of 27 years, discovered and experienced the luxurious and yet very intimate Barrydale Karoo...Read More

Nestled in the Boland winelands is the charming historical town of Tulbagh, one need only travel 120km from Cape Town to experience the beautiful...Read More

The SA Weddings Bride of the Year Competition, hosted at Clearwater Mall on 21 April went off without a hitch – guests, spectators and finalists...Read More

Congratulations to the 12 finalists who have made it through to the Finals of the SA Weddings Bride of the Year Competition; hosted at Clearwater...Read More

Snapdragon Pictures offers the best of both videographers and photographers, headed by husband and wife team Sean and Leanne respectively.Read More

I was lucky enough to win a two nights’ accommodation at one of Nox Rentals’ Camps Bay or Clifton Properties for myself and 3 friends. It was...Read More

When it comes to bridal make-up it is best not to go the fashionable; or rather trendy, route as this will come across as out-dated when looking...Read More

With picturesque views and location, Lanzerac Hotel & Spa offers brides-to-be accommodation, wine tasting as well as spa facilities – what is not...Read More

In this newsletter edition we will provide you with the necessary tips and pointers to choosing the perfect theme.Read More

I met the man I wanted to share the rest of my life with and now I had tradition standing in my way!Read More

This past December holidays, I had the privilege of visiting the Knysna Elephant Park and what an experience it was to have been there.Read More

We’ve featured one of Sweefilm’s...Read More

You’ve set the date, the venue has been confirmed and your wedding gown is getting its final touches – you are ready to walk down the aisle and...Read More

Summer’s around the corner and every day we hear how harmful the sun’s rays are for our skin. Spray Tanning has taken the world by storm and are...Read More

It is very difficult to write a piece on Ayala Bar without sitting back and dreaming about some of the most amazing Jewellery Pieces I have ever...Read More

The 4th and 5th of November 2011 marked a brand new event on the South African calendar, set to become an exclusive annual affair. The Célébrer...Read More

Every little girl grows up to be a woman with a dream of having a fairytale wedding. My dream came true the day I married my husband! Our Greek...Read More

October is Breast Cancer month and what better way to acknowledge this through an Interview with Patty Brisben, CEO and founder of Pure Romance...Read More

Lindy and Alwyn Kannemeyer – Winners of the 2010 SA Weddings Bride of the Year Competition Celebrated their 1st Anniversary at Read More

After receiving more than 80 entries, Alan and Yolandi walked away with a Honeymoon worth more than R6,000.Read More

We have had such a great response to this competition – it is close to IMPOSSIBLE to choose the winner ourselves, so we need your help! (Really,...Read More

Margolite and I, had the privilege of attending the Read More

Nick and Rene got married on 19 August 2010 and hosted their wedding at the Prestigious Avianto in Gauteng! She adds, “I wanted my guests to make...Read More

It’s that time of the year again – we are packing our bags and travelling to Johannesburg to attend The Wedding Expo at the Coca Cola Dome!Read More

One of our Colleagues, Julian recently got engaged to his long time girlfriend, Anri and what a splendid day it was! Our dear friends at the Sante...Read More

Wedding stationery comes in all types of designs and colours and it can turn into a real headache trying to source something that you like from...Read More

Although I get to see, hear and talk wedding all day long it is very rare for a personal family member of mine to get married; now imagine my...Read More

First the British Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine had us enraptured and then we were fascinated by the nuptials of South Africa's...Read More

Carma Wolvaardt - Winner of the Viewers Choice Competition and her husand, spend a weekend away at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve; this is what she had...Read More

Have you ever envisioned your wedding day with the releasing of white doves as you are welcomed by your close friends and family after being wed...Read More

Choosing wedding planners should be given the same level of importance as choosing the bride's dress and the venue. This is quite possibly the...Read More

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When you're planning your wedding, one of the biggest parts of the day next to the wedding ceremony is the wedding reception, and aside from the...Read More

Recently I had the privilege of visiting one of the most amazing hospitality destinations in the Cape Town area. Situated on the Van Der Stel...Read More

More and more couples are venturing outside of the traditional church and garden weddings and opting for the more casual beach style weddings.Read More

Sometimes you can get so wrapped up in choosing the wedding dress of your dreams, together with organising a honeymoon to match, that catering...Read More

With so much to do and think about when planning your wedding, learning about wedding décor may not feature highly on your list. However, with a...Read More

Recent Royal Wedding fever will continue to push wedding cake trends in the traditional and classic direction. This past season many brides...Read More

Ever wished you could be a part of the rich and famous to stay in plush apartments within the most affluent and sought after areas of South ...Read More

Choosing wedding cakes is one of the fun parts of the wedding, as you get to sample slice after slice of cake before deciding which baker to go...Read More

Have you ever gone makeup shopping and stood there, looking at rows and rows of colours and wondered, panic-stricken, “Which one is right for...Read More

“When do I colour my hair?” “What facial type must I ask for?” “Will my nails still be shiny on the big day?” … these are all questions on every...Read More

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Country Singer, Miranda Lambert knew exactly what wedding dress she will be wearing on her and Blake Shelton’s big day and she needed not to...Read More

An engagement photo shoot is not a new concept, and what a GREAT way to start your wedding planning.Read More

Do you want a traditional wedding album or a modern wedding photo book to capture your memories of your special day? Discover the latest options...Read More

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To mark The Wedding Expo®’s decade of bridal excellence, we are sharing our insider knowledge to ensure that your day is absolutely spectacular...Read More

April fool’s – the one day in the year dedicated to pranks and foolery – has now become the wedding day of choice for some. This year is the first...Read More

Transform your next Event or Exhibition with our stylish Rental Collection, ideal for All Occasions.Read More

It’s not only diamonds that are girl’s best friends, but Jewelry and accessories in general! Your wedding band is definitely your most prized...Read More

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Planning a honeymoon is one thing and there are many things to consider but packing for your honeymoon and the preparation once a destination has...Read More

Wedding photography has come a long way from the formal, structured and posed photos of our parents. More couples are incorporating artistic...Read More

Every engaged couple wants their wedding day to be a special celebration that reflects who they are and what they care about. Going green is a...Read More

Trends come and go, as is illustrated once more in the shoe category, but what are the trends a decade after the second millennium? Looking...Read More

The man of your dreams has finally popped the question and you are over the moon with the thought of spending the rest of your life with him. But...Read More

Nicolette' Knights-Marx, Owner of Weddings by Nicolette explains how to do DIY Make-up for your wedding day:...Read More

L’Avenir - Combine the pleasure of wines with the South African way of life:Read More

The tradition of favours dates back for centuries and it is believed that the first wedding favour was known as a bonbenniere, a small trinket box...Read More

It all began with one Namibian who had a dream – and she made it into her reality. This is her story.Read More

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Looking back at previous years, it's very clear that times and indeed trends have changed. From big hair, shoulder pads and bellbottoms to plaited...Read More

Have you ever thought, “what can I do to make our wedding special and unique?” adding something different that really stands out from the crowd?Read More

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Colour affects every moment of our live, even though most of our colour choices are unconscious. Every woman is unique and every woman has a...Read More

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Your honeymoon is most likely the one event – other than your wedding day of course – that is planned to perfection; usually by your soon to be...Read More

Remembering the one day you would never want to forget - your wedding day. The unthinkable truth; memories fade. You want them to be captured,...Read More

Coming into its own as a traditional wedding piece in the late 19th century, the wedding cake has experienced a colourful evolution of form, shape...Read More

"Here's to the prettiest, here's to the wittiest, Here's to the truest of all who are true, Here's to the neatest one, here's to the sweetest one,...Read More

Spring is wonderfully symbolic of love, birth and growth. A spring wedding comes with its own offspring of favour and decoration ideas!Read More

The wedding marquee has evolved from a practical convenience to a reception style. Over time, the design of the marquee – inside and out – has...Read More

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"A wedding is a start of togetherness... of walks in the rain, basking in the sunshine, shared meals, caring for one another and sensing the love...Read More

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