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For wedding planning inspiration, advice and easy to follow tips, read through our well-researched articles and interviews. Our articles are easy to read and will leave you with a wealth of knowledge to get you through those tough wedding planning sessions.

Beautiful Wedding Venues in The Eastern Cape

Beautiful Wedding Venues in The Eastern Cape

From elegant estate grounds and intimate forest hideaways to dramatic Wild Coast beaches, these Eastern Cape venues offer the perfect backdrop for your dream wedding.

SA Weddings Industry Event 2026: The Colour of Celebration

SA Weddings Industry Event 2026: The Colour of Celebration

The full story of our first ever immersive industry event

Top Bridal Makeup Artists in the Western Cape

Top Bridal Makeup Artists in the Western Cape

Discover the top bridal makeup artists in the Western Cape, offering flawless wedding hair, makeup and beauty services to help you look and feel your best on your big day.

Brahman Hills: A Beautiful Destination Wedding Venue in KwaZulu-Natal

Brahman Hills: A Beautiful Destination Wedding Venue in KwaZulu-Natal

Discover Brahman Hills, a luxury wedding venue in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands with award-winning gardens, elegant venues, luxury accommodation and expert planning.

Hartford House: A Luxury Wedding Venue in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands

Hartford House: A Luxury Wedding Venue in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands

Discover Hartford House, a luxury wedding venue in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, offering beautiful accommodation, exceptional hospitality and unforgettable weddings.

Beautiful Honeymoon Destinations in the Western Cape

Beautiful Honeymoon Destinations in the Western Cape

From Coastal Retreats to Vineyard Hideaways: Discover Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in the Western Cape

One Team, One Vision, One Perfect Wedding - Full-Concept Wedding Design with NConcepts & Designs

One Team, One Vision, One Perfect Wedding - Full-Concept Wedding Design with NConcepts & Designs

Go behind the scenes with Marie-Louise and her team to discover how 36 years of industry mastery turns a blank canvas into a bespoke celebration

The Wedding Visionaries: Top South African Wedding Planners for Western Cape Weddings

The Wedding Visionaries: Top South African Wedding Planners for Western Cape Weddings

Discover the Western Cape’s most sought after wedding planners, known for creating beautifully curated celebrations, seamless experiences, and unforgettable wedding days!

Picture Perfect Moments: The Best Wedding Photographers in Gauteng You Need to Know

Picture Perfect Moments: The Best Wedding Photographers in Gauteng You Need to Know

From timeless portraits to unmissable smiles, meet the creative talent turning your big day into unforgettable imagery.

The Best Live Musicians to Make Your Wedding Unforgettable

The Best Live Musicians to Make Your Wedding Unforgettable

From acoustic ceremony musicians to high-energy reception bands, discover the best live wedding entertainment to create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Beautiful Ocean Facing Wedding Venues in South Africa

Beautiful Ocean Facing Wedding Venues in South Africa

Dreaming of the ocean being part of your big day? Check out these must visit wedding venues.

Say 'I Do' in KZN: Stunning Venues for the Modern Romantic

Say 'I Do' in KZN: Stunning Venues for the Modern Romantic

KwaZulu-Natal’s most swoonworthy wedding venues for couples who crave beauty, atmosphere and a celebration that feels like pure storybook romance!

Top Intimate & Micro Wedding Venues in South Africa

Top Intimate & Micro Wedding Venues in South Africa

Celebrate love on your terms! Our handpicked list of venues are perfect for intimate weddings in South Africa.

A Luxury Spa Experience at Lanzerac Spa in Stellenbosch

A Luxury Spa Experience at Lanzerac Spa in Stellenbosch

Our visit to Lanzerac Spa became a moment of presence, stillness, and a sweet escape from the rush of everyday life.

Morgan Bay Hotel: A Coastal Wedding Destination Like No Other

Morgan Bay Hotel: A Coastal Wedding Destination Like No Other

A Seaside Sanctuary for Unforgettable “I Do” Moments in the Eastern Cape

Bloom & Beyond: The Florists and Décor Houses Defining Wedding Style!

Bloom & Beyond: The Florists and Décor Houses Defining Wedding Style!

Where floral artistry meets exquisite design

Olivewood Wildlife Estate & Golf Club: Your Ultimate Destination Wedding Haven in Chintsa

Olivewood Wildlife Estate & Golf Club: Your Ultimate Destination Wedding Haven in Chintsa

Where coastal forest beauty, luxury accommodation, and seamless celebration come together to create an unforgettable wedding and honeymoon experience.

Thoughtful Touches: Unique Wedding Favours & Gifts We Love

Thoughtful Touches: Unique Wedding Favours & Gifts We Love

Memorable keepsakes your guests will actually adore!

A Love Affair with Luxury: Discover The Westcliff, Johannesburg’s Most Iconic Wedding Destination

A Love Affair with Luxury: Discover The Westcliff, Johannesburg’s Most Iconic Wedding Destination

The Westcliff offers an extraordinary blend of elegance, romance and world class service making it the perfect setting for your dream wedding and unforgettable honeymoon!

The Cheverells Farm Shed: A Charming Elgin Valley Wedding & Celebration Venue

The Cheverells Farm Shed: A Charming Elgin Valley Wedding & Celebration Venue

Tucked away in the Elgin Valley, The Cheverells Farm Shed combines rustic charm and modern elegance - the perfect countryside escape for weddings and celebrations!.

Intimate Wedding Venues In Cape Town

Intimate Wedding Venues In Cape Town

Planning a small wedding? Here’s a list of our favourite intimate wedding venues in Cape Town.

Your Wedding Dance, Perfected: Insider Tips from Phoenix Dance Company

Your Wedding Dance, Perfected: Insider Tips from Phoenix Dance Company

Step up, sway and shine! The Cape Town based dance pros share how to turn your first dance into a showstopping moment your guests will remember forever.

The Top 5 Wedding Trends Taking Over 2026

The Top 5 Wedding Trends Taking Over 2026

Top 5 wedding trends for 2026: bold colours, statement fashion, unique catering, luxe tablescapes and stunning florals.

Lanzerac: Where Luxury Meets Legacy

Lanzerac: Where Luxury Meets Legacy

The Ultimate Destination for Your Dream Wedding and Honeymoon Escape

Modern SA Weddings Are Less About Tradition, More About You: Here’s Proof!

Modern SA Weddings Are Less About Tradition, More About You: Here’s Proof!

Why today’s couples are rewriting the rules and making weddings deeply personal, intentional and unforgettable!.

Top Wedding Colour Trends for 2026 That You Need on Your Mood Board

Top Wedding Colour Trends for 2026 That You Need on Your Mood Board

From bold brights to soft neutrals, these 2026 colour trends are setting the tone for seriously stylish ‘I do’s.

Winter Wedding Trends We're Absolutely Obsessed With

Winter Wedding Trends We're Absolutely Obsessed With

Cosy, chic and full of creative flair - these are the winter wedding ideas we're swooning over this season!

The Rise of Micro Weddings and Why We're Obsessed with Them

The Rise of Micro Weddings and Why We're Obsessed with Them

The Rise of Micro Weddings: Why Less Really Is More

Top Wedding Venues Along the Scenic West Coast

Top Wedding Venues Along the Scenic West Coast

Meet the Top 6 Wedding Venues along the West Coast

Top 4 Wedding Venues in the Robertson Wine Valley

Top 4 Wedding Venues in the Robertson Wine Valley

Where vineyard views meet timeless romance and chic country charm!

Just Engaged? Here’s How to Pick the Perfect Wedding Date

Just Engaged? Here’s How to Pick the Perfect Wedding Date

Let the countdown to “I do” begin!

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows

Our top tips to help you find the words that say it all

Who Gets a Plus-One? Your Easy Guide to Navigating the Guest List

Who Gets a Plus-One? Your Easy Guide to Navigating the Guest List

Let’s take the stress out of one of the trickiest wedding planning decisions!

The Ultimate Wedding Gift: A GiftBucks MasterCard®

The Ultimate Wedding Gift: A GiftBucks MasterCard®

The Wedding Gift That Lets You Choose: Ultimate Flexibility, Zero Fuss!

Say ‘I Do’ in Paarl & Wellington

Say ‘I Do’ in Paarl & Wellington

Dreamy Wedding Venues in the Heart of the Cape Winelands

Top Wedding Venues in Franschhoek

Top Wedding Venues in Franschhoek

Discover the most romantic and luxurious wedding venues in Franschhoek

The Difference between Wedding Planners & Wedding Coordinators

The Difference between Wedding Planners & Wedding Coordinators

The lowdown on who does what, when and where

Top 9 Wedding Venues in the Overberg

Top 9 Wedding Venues in the Overberg

Unveiling the Overberg's Top 9 Must-See Wedding Venues

Discover the Top Hotel Wedding Venues in Cape Town

Discover the Top Hotel Wedding Venues in Cape Town

Planning your dream wedding in Cape Town? Explore our selection of the city's most enchanting hotel wedding venues.

Top Summer Wedding Ideas We Can't Get Enough Of!

Top Summer Wedding Ideas We Can't Get Enough Of!

6 Must-Have Summer Wedding Ideas to Elevate Your Big Day

Nail Your Maid of Honour Speech

Nail Your Maid of Honour Speech

Top Tips to Wow the Wedding Crowd and Ace your Maid of Honour Speech

Top 5 Tips to Easily Reduce Your Wedding Guest List

Top 5 Tips to Easily Reduce Your Wedding Guest List

Pro tips to navigate reducing your wedding guest list with ease

What to Do When Your Wedding Supplier Cancels After Booking

What to Do When Your Wedding Supplier Cancels After Booking

The ultimate guide if you find yourself in this unfortunate position!

Wedding Cake Trends for 2025

Wedding Cake Trends for 2025

As the new wedding season arrives, let's dive into our favourite wedding cake trends!

Summer Wedding Spotlight: Best Live Music and Bands for your Wedding

Summer Wedding Spotlight: Best Live Music and Bands for your Wedding

Get the wedding party started with our top picks for live music and bands for your big day!

Invitations: When, Who, What and Why - 2024 Edition

Invitations: When, Who, What and Why - 2024 Edition

Planning a wedding in 2024? Let's talk about the essential details of wedding invitations, updated to reflect modern trends and etiquette.

The Guide to Delivering a Memorable Groom's Speech

The Guide to Delivering a Memorable Groom's Speech

Crafting a Speech that Resonates

Top Hotel Wedding Venues in Gauteng

Top Hotel Wedding Venues in Gauteng

Discover Your Perfect Hotel Wedding Venue in Gauteng with SA Weddings' Top Picks!

Top 5 Kwa-Zulu Natal Wedding Venues

Top 5 Kwa-Zulu Natal Wedding Venues

Explore the Best Wedding Venues in Kwa-Zulu Natal for Your Perfect Day

Modern Wedding Venues in Gauteng

Modern Wedding Venues in Gauteng

Chic and Contemporary: Discover the Best Modern Wedding Venues in Gauteng

Top 3 Wedding Cake Makers in Gauteng

Top 3 Wedding Cake Makers in Gauteng

Find the wedding cake of your dreams with these Gauteng Vendors

Top Wedding Entertainment Ideas for an Unforgettable Celebration

Top Wedding Entertainment Ideas for an Unforgettable Celebration

Create Lasting Memories with these top tier Wedding Entertainers

Top 3 Bridal Houses in the Western Cape

Top 3 Bridal Houses in the Western Cape

Discover Your Dream Dress at These Must-Visit Bridal Boutiques

Meet the Top 3 Wedding Planners in Gauteng

Meet the Top 3 Wedding Planners in Gauteng

Discover the Best Experts to Make Your Dream Wedding a Reality

Discover the Top 5 Bridal Houses in Gauteng

Discover the Top 5 Bridal Houses in Gauteng

Find the perfect fit with these Gauteng Bridal Houses

Celebrating Love with Inclusive Officiants for Your Same-Sex Wedding

Celebrating Love with Inclusive Officiants for Your Same-Sex Wedding

Planning to Tie the Knot? Meet the Officiants to help you say "I do".

Your Guide to Same Sex Marriage in South Africa

Your Guide to Same Sex Marriage in South Africa

Navigating Legalities, Celebrations and Lifelong Happiness

3 Unique Ways to Propose to Your Bridal Party

3 Unique Ways to Propose to Your Bridal Party

Propose to your leading ladies with these fabulous ideas!

How to Properly Vet your Wedding Vendors

How to Properly Vet your Wedding Vendors

A comprehensive guide to booking success from a trusted wedding planner

Top 4 Wedding Venues in the Free State

Top 4 Wedding Venues in the Free State

Planning your dream wedding in the Free State? Look no further! Here are the top four wedding venues that promise to make your special day unforgettable.

Vineyard Vows: 8 Winelands Wedding Venues

Vineyard Vows: 8 Winelands Wedding Venues

Seal the deal and toast to forever with these 8 fantastic wedding venue options in the Winelands

Modern Wedding Venues in the Western Cape

Modern Wedding Venues in the Western Cape

Planning a modern wedding celebration? View these stunning modern wedding venues in the Western Cape

6 Bachelorette Themes We're Loving

6 Bachelorette Themes We're Loving

Bestie, we've lined up our favourite bachelorette themes for 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Groomsmen Duties

The Ultimate Guide to Groomsmen Duties

Get the boys to ace their groomsman duties

The Ultimate Guide to Bridesmaid Duties

The Ultimate Guide to Bridesmaid Duties

9 Commandments to be the ultimate bridal bestie

Top 8 Makeup Artists in Cape Town

Top 8 Makeup Artists in Cape Town

Meet incredible hair and makeup artists in Cape Town

How To Plan Your Wedding Part 1

How To Plan Your Wedding Part 1

The SAWCY Guide to Planning Your Dream Wedding, Effortlessly

Who Makes It Onto The Guest List?

Who Makes It Onto The Guest List?

Trust us, you'll be spending countless hours thinking about this...

Top Makeup Artists in Gauteng

Top Makeup Artists in Gauteng

Meet incredible hair and makeup artists in Johannesburg

Wedding Budgeting Battles

Wedding Budgeting Battles

The ultimate wedding budget advice to plan your dream wedding

Top 4 Reasons to say I Do at Nooitgedacht Estate

Top 4 Reasons to say I Do at Nooitgedacht Estate

Wed your way in the historical setting of this gem overlooking the picturesque Stellenbosch Winelands

The Masterful Media Team Behind SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022 Gala Event

The Masterful Media Team Behind SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022 Gala Event

Capturing all the love and all the memories at this years’ #SAWCOTY2022 was a media team like no other!

Glamour, Elegance and Makeup Magic at #SAWCOTY2022

Glamour, Elegance and Makeup Magic at #SAWCOTY2022

Meet the Stellar Hair and Makeup Team who pampered and prepped our beautiful brides for SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022 Gala Event

Delicious Delights at SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022

Delicious Delights at SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022

Get a taste of the cream of the culinary crop who treated our guests to a foody experience like no other!

Meet the Dream Setup Team from #SAWCOTY2022!

Meet the Dream Setup Team from #SAWCOTY2022!

From the stage, sound, lighting and live streaming to the tent setup and an EPIC dance floor!

SA Weddings Couple of the Year Live Entertainment

SA Weddings Couple of the Year Live Entertainment

Living it up at the #SAWCOTY2022 with some of the best live entertainment in the industry!

The Dazzling Decor of #SAWCOTY2022

The Dazzling Decor of #SAWCOTY2022

Take a dive into the glitz and glamour of this year's event of the season - SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022!

Crowning The First SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022

Crowning The First SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022

Step into a world of glamour, romance, and extravagance as we take you on a journey through the enchanting night of the first official Couple of the Year 2022 Gala Event.

Fabulous Friday at SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022

Fabulous Friday at SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022

Welcoming the first SA Weddings Couple of the Year 2022, take a look into our legendary Friday Night Dinner L'Atrium at Grande Roche Hotel.

Top 4 Reasons to Choose N Concepts & Designs as your Wedding Décor & Floral Specialist

Top 4 Reasons to Choose N Concepts & Designs as your Wedding Décor & Floral Specialist

Get ready to meet the bridal bestie you absolutely want and need on your wedding dream team

La Fontaine Boutique Hotel Review | Chandré & Corné

La Fontaine Boutique Hotel Review | Chandré & Corné

Read all about the SA Weddings 2020 Bride of the Year Competition’s runner-up’s lavish stay at the chic La Fontaine Boutique Hotel in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley.

Top 5 Reasons to Honeymoon at Tanda Tula

Top 5 Reasons to Honeymoon at Tanda Tula

Allow Tanda Tula Tented Safari Lodge to transcend your honeymoon experience with the magic of the African bush.

Your “One-Stop Shop” for Wedding Entertainment

Your “One-Stop Shop” for Wedding Entertainment

Top 5 reasons why Shout Music Company should be the live entertainment at your wedding.

Why a Mobile Coffee Bar is a Must at Your Wedding

Why a Mobile Coffee Bar is a Must at Your Wedding

If you’re interested in adding a mobile coffee bar to your wedding day, find out everything you need to know below!

Top Tips for an Unforgettable Honeymoon at Thornybush Game Lodge

Top Tips for an Unforgettable Honeymoon at Thornybush Game Lodge

Kick off the journey to forever in luxury at your home in the African Wilderness

SA Weddings Bride of the Year 2021 Friday Fun

SA Weddings Bride of the Year 2021 Friday Fun

Friday is Fun Day - Take a closer look at what our finalists got up to at the official start of the SA Weddings Bride of the Year 2021 gala weekend!

Tying the Knot with Vondeling Wines

Tying the Knot with Vondeling Wines

Vondeling Wines share their top tips on how to tie the knot in style, minus the stress and worry!

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2021

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2021

SA Weddings celebrates 21 years of South Africa's best loved bridal competition in style!

Top 5 Reasons Why You Need Acoustic Element at Your Wedding

Top 5 Reasons Why You Need Acoustic Element at Your Wedding

Add a memorable yet special touch that will have guests in awe with the dynamic duo - Acoustic Element!

Bride of the Year 2020 experience with Boschendal Estate

Bride of the Year 2020 experience with Boschendal Estate

See all the exciting things we got up to at the legendary 2020 Bride of the Year Friday Night Dinner!

Top 5 Reasons to Say I Do at Vrede en Lust

Top 5 Reasons to Say I Do at Vrede en Lust

An impeccable canvas for the the wedding of your dreams, Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in the Cape Winelands boasts many reasons to say I Do. Here are our top 5!

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2020

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2020

South Africa’s best loved bridal competition crowns the 2020 queen in a fun filled weekend at Vrede en Lust

Wed in Lockdown

Wed in Lockdown

Everything you NEED to know about saying 'I do'

The Fairway Fairytale

The Fairway Fairytale

To all of the golfing brides and grooms-to-be, this wedding and honeymoon destination is perfect for you!

Turn Your Skincare Inside Out

Turn Your Skincare Inside Out

Doctor Bianca is putting a new perspective on skincare, with the idea that it's not what you put on your skin, but rather what you put into your body that matters. Doctor Bianca is

Marry at The Marine

Marry at The Marine

Dreaming of being beachside when you tie the knot? SA Weddings has the perfect wedding for you! Let us introduce you to The Marine!

Lockdown Level 1 is Here!

Lockdown Level 1 is Here!

Planning a wedding during lockdown? Here’s what you need to know.

Wedding Catering Trends

Wedding Catering Trends

Concept Food, The Flying Pan and Food Fanatics share their top trends for the new wedding season.

SA Weddings Presents Bride of the Year 2019

SA Weddings Presents Bride of the Year 2019

A recap on the first ever virtual Bride of the Year event

The legal side of marriage in South Africa

The legal side of marriage in South Africa

You said yes and have the date set! Are you forgetting the most important legalities that come with marriage?

Wedding Cakes and Catering Trends 2020

Wedding Cakes and Catering Trends 2020

Our industry leaders share their cake, dessert and foodie inspo that is hot on the table for 2020.

Can hand sanitizer ruin your engagement or wedding ring?

Can hand sanitizer ruin your engagement or wedding ring?

Whether your engagement or wedding ring is made of gold, silver, diamonds or gems, it is your most treasured piece of jewellery and you don't want to do anything to ruin it.

Winter and Mid-week Wedding Advantages

Winter and Mid-week Wedding Advantages

An SA Weddings guide to overcoming imminent wedding changeups

Wedding Trends You Can Expect To See In 2020

Wedding Trends You Can Expect To See In 2020

Take A Peak At What Our Top Wedding Industry Experts Have To Say About 2020 Trends!

How To Choose A Wedding Photographer

How To Choose A Wedding Photographer

Choosing a wedding photographer is easy when you follow our tips on choosing the perfect wedding photographer. We explain wedding photography styles and hot current photo trends.

Bubbles & Brunch at the forum | embassy hill

Bubbles & Brunch at the forum | embassy hill

A fun morning spent with wedding planners enjoying bubbles and brunch at the forum | embassy hill

Our Top 3 Wedding Venues In Durbanville

Our Top 3 Wedding Venues In Durbanville

Find out who made it onto our list of the Top 3 wedding venues in Durbanville

A Luxurious Bushveld Wedding Venue In Gauteng

A Luxurious Bushveld Wedding Venue In Gauteng

Situated in Johannesburg, Thaba Eco Hotel & Spa is a luxurious eco bushveld hotel. Read all about our stay!

A Bridesmaids Proposal

A Bridesmaids Proposal

We caught up with Melissa Victor, who won our bridesmaid proposal competition. Here's what she got up to!

Bachelorette Party Ideas

Bachelorette Party Ideas

Stuck on bachelorette party ideas? No stress, we're here to help you out!

SA Weddings Athletes Running For Breast Cancer

SA Weddings Athletes Running For Breast Cancer

A team of SA Weddings athletes ran the Cape Town Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Project Flamingo, an NPO providing free surgery for newly diagnosed breast cancer patient

How To Plan A Wedding On A Budget

How To Plan A Wedding On A Budget

Love may not cost a thing, but a wedding sure does! Here are some great tips to help you cut down on costs!

Best Wedding Cakes In Gauteng

Best Wedding Cakes In Gauteng

Looking for a show-stopper wedding cake? Here are our favorites!

Floral Designers & Stylists  in the Western Cape

Floral Designers & Stylists in the Western Cape

Discover floral designers in the Western Cape creating beautiful bouquets, arrangements, installations and floral styling for weddings, events and celebrations.

Discover The Charm of Jan Harmsgat Country Estate

Discover The Charm of Jan Harmsgat Country Estate

We were lucky enough to spend some time at this incredible country estate. Read more about our experience.

A Romantic Getaway in Gauteng

A Romantic Getaway in Gauteng

In need of a break? Book a weekend with your loved one at African Pride Irene for a romantic getaway!

SA Weddings Chats to Bride of the Year 2018 Winners

SA Weddings Chats to Bride of the Year 2018 Winners

We caught up with our Bride of the Year 2018 winning couple! Read all about their experience.

Bride of the Year 2018 Q&A: 1st Princess

Bride of the Year 2018 Q&A: 1st Princess

We chatted to our Bride of the Year 2018 finalist, Kylie Booyzen. Read all about her experience and more.

Tips For A Flawless First Dance

Tips For A Flawless First Dance

Our top tips for a flawless first dance!

Wedding Venues In Paarl

Wedding Venues In Paarl

Home to some of the most incredible wedding venues, here's what Paarl has to offer!

Top Wedding Venues In The Overberg

Top Wedding Venues In The Overberg

Surround yourself with incredible views of the Cape Overberg and say "I Do" at one of our top wedding venues.

Luxury Wedding Venues in the Winelands

Luxury Wedding Venues in the Winelands

If you're looking for a unique wedding venue in the Winelands, here's our list of best luxury wedding venues.

Kitchen Tea Venues in Cape Town

Kitchen Tea Venues in Cape Town

Our list of the most beautiful kitchen tea venues in Cape Town

How To Write Your Wedding Vows

How To Write Your Wedding Vows

Our top tips on how to write your wedding vows

Bride of the Year 2018: A Floral Fantasy

Bride of the Year 2018: A Floral Fantasy

A closer look into our Bride of the Year 2018 florals

Affordable Wedding Venues In Stellenbosch

Affordable Wedding Venues In Stellenbosch

Affordable wedding venues in the Cape Winelands.

Top Tips For Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

Top Tips For Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

With so many options, styles and pricing available - how do you choose a wedding photographer?

Bride of the Year 2017: The Seychelles Experience

Bride of the Year 2017: The Seychelles Experience

We caught up with our Bride of the Year 2017 couple after their trip to the Seychelles. Read all about their experience!

Must Have Wedding Entertainment Ideas

Must Have Wedding Entertainment Ideas

From live music to daring fire dancers, wedding entertainment is a must have for the season!

The Bride of the Year Experience

The Bride of the Year Experience

A closer look into the experience of our Bride of the Year 2018 finalists

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2018

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2018

What a weekend we had! Read all about the crowning of Bride of the Year 2018

Top Wedding Venues In Limpopo

Top Wedding Venues In Limpopo

Editor's Pick: Here's a list of some of our favourite wedding venues in Limpopo

Winter Wedding Venues In South Africa

Winter Wedding Venues In South Africa

Dreaming of a winter wedding? We've got the perfect venues to help you plan that oh-so-romantic soiree

A Touch Of Africa

A Touch Of Africa

Take a closer look into our African inspired styled shoot at Palala Boutique Game Lodge.

So, What Should Your Bridesmaids Pay For

So, What Should Your Bridesmaids Pay For

Never be afraid to be upfront and talk costs!

2019 Wedding Food Trends You Need To Serve

2019 Wedding Food Trends You Need To Serve

Hello 2019 wedding season and the amazing food trends your guests will be all too happy to devour!

Wedding Gifts For Every Couple

Wedding Gifts For Every Couple

Deciding on a wedding gift is a tough one, but we've rounded up some of our favourite gift registries to make your experience an absolute breeze.

2019 Wedding Suit Trends

2019 Wedding Suit Trends

With the 2019 wedding season upon us, the suit options are nothing short of dashing

A Guide To Buying An Engagement Ring

A Guide To Buying An Engagement Ring

A guide to to purchasing the perfect engagement ring.

Top Rules for Choosing the Perfect Suit

Top Rules for Choosing the Perfect Suit

Guys, the wedding look is not just about the bride. Surprise your leading lady with a stylish wedding look!

How To Pop The Question To Your Bridesmaids

How To Pop The Question To Your Bridesmaids

Bridesmaid proposals are all the rage! Here are some of our favourite ways of popping the big question to your girls

2019 Trends For Bridesmaid Dresses

2019 Trends For Bridesmaid Dresses

Kill the bridesmaid fashion game with these trendy looks

Top reasons why you should hire a wedding car

Top reasons why you should hire a wedding car

Nothing quite says WOW than arriving in a luxury wedding car

2019 Wedding Cake Trends

2019 Wedding Cake Trends

Check out the latest 2019 wedding cake trends for your statement wedding!

Must Use 2019 Wedding Decor Trends

Must Use 2019 Wedding Decor Trends

The 2019 season has started off with a bang and we are crushing over these fabulous trends!

Questions to Ask your Décor Service Providers

Questions to Ask your Décor Service Providers

Before you book your décor dream team, ask these questions

How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Venue

How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Venue

Choosing a wedding venue does not have to be a daunting experience at all. Follow our top tips and let venue hunting become a breeze.

The Perks of Getting Married in the Winelands

The Perks of Getting Married in the Winelands

Our top reasons for getting married in the Winelands and why you should consider them

Top 4 Trending Wedding Ideas

Top 4 Trending Wedding Ideas

2019 is the year to be bold and brave! Have a look at our top 5 trending wedding ideas

How To Choose Your Marriage Officiant

How To Choose Your Marriage Officiant

Don't forget 'choosing your wedding officiant' is a crucial item on that mile-long wedding to-do list!

SA Weddings JHB Networking Function 2019

SA Weddings JHB Networking Function 2019

The JHB leg of the SA Weddings Networking function was held at The Indaba Hotel in Fourways. We loved meeting some new faces and catching up with old industry friends.

Cape Island

Cape Island

The local luxury lifestyle brand that we are lusting over

How To Plan A Successful Wedding Ceremony

How To Plan A Successful Wedding Ceremony

Six quick tips for when planning a wedding ceremony!

2019 Bridal Beauty Trends

2019 Bridal Beauty Trends

We are crushing on the latest trends in bridal hair and makeup

Catering Alternatives For Your Wedding Day

Catering Alternatives For Your Wedding Day

Bridal Advice: because you're not always required to have a sit-down dinner!

Questions To Ask Your Wedding Venue

Questions To Ask Your Wedding Venue

The important questions you should ask your wedding venue from the very beginning.

Fabulous Festive Wreath

Fabulous Festive Wreath

Spoil your loved ones with this edible showstopper

Engagement Shoot Go To Guide

Engagement Shoot Go To Guide

All you need to know to pull your engagement shoot off

Top Stellenbosch Wedding Venues

Top Stellenbosch Wedding Venues

One of the biggest tourist attractions in the Western Cape, the Stellenbosch wine route is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues.

SA Weddings Networking Event 2018

SA Weddings Networking Event 2018

All the wedding industries best had a wonderful networking function at Lanzerac Wine Estate

How To Budget For Your Wedding

How To Budget For Your Wedding

Financial Guru, Sue Torr, offers invaluable financial advice to engaged couples

Should I Stay With My Partner The Night Before The Wedding?

Should I Stay With My Partner The Night Before The Wedding?

This is a tough one, ladies! Here are our thoughts on whether or not you should stay with your partner the night before the wedding.

Wedding Coffees

Wedding Coffees

Impress your guests with a fancy coffee bar from Wedding Coffees

The Month, Week and Day Before You Say “I Do.”

The Month, Week and Day Before You Say “I Do.”

One month to go! Don't panic - we have you covered for your final wedding to-do lists

Freeform Tents

Freeform Tents

The tents which deliver on every level to make your dream wedding location into the most spectacular venue.

Tips For Wedding Ready Skin

Tips For Wedding Ready Skin

A Q&A on wedding-ready skin and how to prepare best for your special day!

Turn Heads With GHD

Turn Heads With GHD

A girls absolute friend, any one of your GHD products will take you from drab to fab in seconds

8 Affordable Bachelorette Party Ideas

8 Affordable Bachelorette Party Ideas

Plan the best budget-friendly bachelorette party with these money-saving tips that will help you keep the cash without compromising the fun!

Marital Bliss at Zulu Nyala Country Manor

Marital Bliss at Zulu Nyala Country Manor

The perfect balance between city slicker and old country charm

How To Pull Off A Minimalist Wedding

How To Pull Off A Minimalist Wedding

Less is more and we're here to give you advice on how to pull off the perfect minimalist wedding!

Live Music For Weddings

Live Music For Weddings

Entertain your wedding guests with our Editor's Pick of fave live music acts

Anura Vineyards | The Cooperage

Anura Vineyards | The Cooperage

An architectural masterpiece of space and light, The Cooperage at Anura Vineyards is a sure show stopper

Introducing A Brand New Wedding Venue in Franschhoek

Introducing A Brand New Wedding Venue in Franschhoek

New to the wedding market La Roche Estate, in Franschhoek, offers wedding couples a serene spot to exchange their vows.

6 Fun And Unique Confetti Ideas

6 Fun And Unique Confetti Ideas

There's something so special about cofetti. It adds an element of lightness, joy and celebraton to any occasion. Read more about our fun confetti ideas

SA Weddings Chats To Bride Of The Year 2017 Winners

SA Weddings Chats To Bride Of The Year 2017 Winners

We sat down with winners, Magcino and Siya Gule to chat about their Bride of the Year experience!

Say I Do At The Brand New Sky Villa in Plettenberg Bay

Say I Do At The Brand New Sky Villa in Plettenberg Bay

Sky Villa is proud to launch their brand new space, a beautiful boutique hotel along the Garden Route.

How To Find The Perfect Wedding Shoe

How To Find The Perfect Wedding Shoe

Finding a wedding shoe that complements your dress perfectly could be a tough task. So, today we're sharing some tips on the do's and don'ts of wedding shoe shopping.

Bride of the Year: Food & Drinks

Bride of the Year: Food & Drinks

Read all about the team who made sure our guests were deliciously wined and dined throughout the evening of Bride of the Year 2017

10 Things Every Bride Should Know Before Her Big Day

10 Things Every Bride Should Know Before Her Big Day

There are certain things that no one tells you before you walk down the aisle…

12 Hot Wedding Stationery Trends You Need To Know

12 Hot Wedding Stationery Trends You Need To Know

The latest and greatest trends in wedding stationery- from water colours to custom monograms, you’re sure to be inspired.

Bride of the Year 2017: Entertainment

Bride of the Year 2017: Entertainment

Having the right entertainment at any function is key! Check out our list of epic entertainers who kept the crowd going and entertained at Bride of the Year 2017.

The ABC’s of the Legal Side To Marriage

The ABC’s of the Legal Side To Marriage

Before you walk down the aisle, you should consider the legal implications your marriage will have...

Whimsical Winter Brides

Whimsical Winter Brides

Together with an incredible team, we've captured some incredible winter bridal looks to inspire any bride!

10 Must-See Floral Wedding Trends For 2018

10 Must-See Floral Wedding Trends For 2018

When it comes to floral wedding trends, we’ve got you covered! From hanging floral arrangements to moss details. Here are 10 flower trends every bride needs to know about.

Picking Your Palette

Picking Your Palette

Tips to consider for picking your perfect wedding palette!

Top KZN Wedding Venues

Top KZN Wedding Venues

Kwa-Zulu Natal’s weather and uniqueness suggest that weddings in this region are amongst South Africa’s most engaging and unpredictable!

The Ultimate Bush Destination

The Ultimate Bush Destination

Mhondoro is the ultimate ‘big sky’ destination with unimpeded sunrises and sunsets over the Waterberg mountains and valleys.

How To Get Your Skin Wedding Ready

How To Get Your Skin Wedding Ready

Having healthy skin should be a priority. We've chatted to a professional to find out how to get that natural glow.

Bride of the Year: Dessert Station

Bride of the Year: Dessert Station

We've had the privilege of working with some of the best cake fairies in the business. Have a look at the magic they created!

Incorporating Different Cultures Into Your Special Day

Incorporating Different Cultures Into Your Special Day

Have you fallen in love with a particular culture? Why not incorporate it into your special day and add a bit of a South African twist!

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2017

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2017

This year's annual Bride of the Year took place at the stunning Cooperage venue at Anura Wine Estate in Stellebosch. Read more to find out who was crowned Bride of the Year 2017

Bride of the Year 2017: Stage, Sound and Tent Hire

Bride of the Year 2017: Stage, Sound and Tent Hire

Read about the guys who assisted us in creating the perfect atmosphere for our Bride of the Year competition

Bride of the Year 2017: Decor, Florals and Draping

Bride of the Year 2017: Decor, Florals and Draping

All about the amazing To-Netts and Authentic Planning teams that assisted us with florals, draping and decorative lighting, furniture and décor at our 2017 Bride of the Year Compet

5 Ways To Keep Your Bridesmaids Happy

5 Ways To Keep Your Bridesmaids Happy

Some top tips for keeping your bride tribe smiling leading up to your big day...

Top Midlands Wedding Venues

Top Midlands Wedding Venues

Just outside of Pietermaritzburg lies a beautiful area known as the Midlands. Read more to find out who our favourite venues are in this stunning area of KZN!

Top Tips: The Perfect Gift For Your Groom

Top Tips: The Perfect Gift For Your Groom

Our top tips on how to choose the perfect gift for your hubby-to-be.

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa Wedding

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa Wedding

A lavish love affair in the midst of the Limpopo Province

Top 3 JHB Based Photographers

Top 3 JHB Based Photographers

Have a look at our top 3 favourite JHB photographers!

Top 5 Cape Town Based Photographers

Top 5 Cape Town Based Photographers

We've rounded up five of our favourite Cape Town based photographers!

Looks We Love: Luna Intimates

Looks We Love: Luna Intimates

A girls dream lingerie is something loving, delicate and make her feel like a princess!

SA Weddings Cranford Styled Shoot

SA Weddings Cranford Styled Shoot

The SA Weddings team took a trip to Kwazulu-Natal for a romantic styled shoot at Cranford Country Lodge.

Colours for your Bridesmaids Dresses!

Colours for your Bridesmaids Dresses!

A short and sweet look at our favourite colours for bridesmaids dresses!

Review: The Oyster Box

Review: The Oyster Box

A luxurious hotel in the heart of KZN

Top Tips: How to Save on your Venue & Decor!

Top Tips: How to Save on your Venue & Decor!

Our top tips on how to cut the costs of your venue and decoration!

Top Tips: How to save on Food and Drinks!

Top Tips: How to save on Food and Drinks!

Our five top tips on how to cut down your food and drinks budget!

How To Throw A Bachelorette For Each Of Your Girlfriends

How To Throw A Bachelorette For Each Of Your Girlfriends

Every girl knows planning a bachelorette party is super fun but it’s also serious business.

Alternatives To The Traditional Wedding Cake

Alternatives To The Traditional Wedding Cake

When it comes to all things sweet, decadent and delicious, just remember to count the memories and not the calories!

Looks We Love: Harley Viera-Newton's Wedding!

Looks We Love: Harley Viera-Newton's Wedding!

The designer and her beau, DJ Ross Schwartzman, gathered their friends for a beautifully quirky event inspired, in part, by their beloved pets.

5 Things To Splurge Your Wedding Budget On!

5 Things To Splurge Your Wedding Budget On!

There are some things you can cut the costs on but there are a few things you have to spend the big bucks on too!

Reasons To Love Lunchtime Weddings

Reasons To Love Lunchtime Weddings

We love dancing into the night, but there's something so special about a lunchtime wedding. Here's our reasons for loving them...

What's Your Wedding Style?

What's Your Wedding Style?

Planning a wedding comes with picking a colour scheme or following a trend or maybe even adapting your personal style into your special day!

The Top 5 Must-Have Wedding Photos!

The Top 5 Must-Have Wedding Photos!

Five photographs you can't leave your wedding without!

Invitations: When, Who, What And Why?

Invitations: When, Who, What And Why?

Everything you need to know about your wedding invitation etiquette.

Food Trends You'll Love!

Food Trends You'll Love!

We're taking a look at the food trends for 2018 predicted by Give a Fork!

Getting Your Body Wedding Ready

Getting Your Body Wedding Ready

What does it mean to get wedding ready? We suggest that your main focus should be on health and the rest will fall into place.

Tips On How To Be The Best Groom

Tips On How To Be The Best Groom

Read our article for tips on how to be the best and most supportive groom to your beautiful bride

Looks We Love: The Birdcage Tea Bar

Looks We Love: The Birdcage Tea Bar

We love the Birdcage's delicious treats and we want to share that love with you all!

Top JHB based makeup artists

Top JHB based makeup artists

Getting married in JHB? Here's a list of our favourite makeup artists

Look to the Stars!

Look to the Stars!

A 2018 wedding trend we absolutely adore!

Love is in the Air

Love is in the Air

The month of LOVE, a styled shoot and a joyful engagement!

Valentine's Date Ideas!

Valentine's Date Ideas!

Looking to have a low-key Valentine's this year or maybe just a small intimate affair with your loved one? We've got some ideas for you!

Top 5 Couture Designers in Cape Town

Top 5 Couture Designers in Cape Town

There's something special about having your dress made for you. Read more about favourite Cape Town based couture designers

Reduce And Eliminate Wedding Debt

Reduce And Eliminate Wedding Debt

Sue Torr, MD of Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd, shares some useful advice and tips on how to reduce and eliminate wedding debt

It's Always Wine O'clock!

It's Always Wine O'clock!

"Age and glasses of wine should never be counted." - Italian Proverb

Ideas For Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

Ideas For Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

Not sure how to incorporate these into your wedding? No stress, we've got tons of ideas!

Beauty Trends to follow in 2018!

Beauty Trends to follow in 2018!

January signifies a New Year - same goes for your beauty products!

The Best Dressed Bridesmaids!

The Best Dressed Bridesmaids!

The top tips, sneak peaks and our favourites to help make your bridesmaid look their best!

SA Elopement Inspiration!

SA Elopement Inspiration!

Let's forgo the Big White Wedding and run off to Sandton together!

How To Fund The Wedding Of Your Dreams

How To Fund The Wedding Of Your Dreams

Advice on how to fund the wedding of your dreams

Looks We Love: Ultra Violet!

Looks We Love: Ultra Violet!

A little inspiration for your wedding from the Pantone Colour of the Year!

Intimate Weddings

Intimate Weddings

Special, personal and memorable. Let us help guide you to put together the perfect intimate wedding

Garden Wedding, Anyone?

Garden Wedding, Anyone?

A simple and elegant garden wedding can be as beautiful as an elaborate modern wedding!

Top Gauteng Wedding Venues

Top Gauteng Wedding Venues

A selection of our favourite Gauteng wedding venues

Who said a Vegan Wedding isn't Beautiful?

Who said a Vegan Wedding isn't Beautiful?

Are you a vegan or vegetarian? If you are, are you struggling to plan your wedding around your guests food desires? Well, we've got you covered!

Top 5 Make-up Artists in Cape Town

Top 5 Make-up Artists in Cape Town

We've rounded up our top 5 make-up artists in Cape Town

Looks We Love: Kylé & Mark's Intimate Wedding!

Looks We Love: Kylé & Mark's Intimate Wedding!

The Wedding Bashers "Wedding of the Season" is one of our favourites too!

Beautiful Venues Along The Garden Route

Beautiful Venues Along The Garden Route

With so many options to choose from along the Garden Route, we've selected a few of our favourite.

Summer Wedding Love

Summer Wedding Love

A sneak peak into the SA Weddings team favourite colours for summertime weddings!

Looks We Love: Wedding Transport!

Looks We Love: Wedding Transport!

You can't buy happiness but you can buy cars and that's sort of the same thing!

Is A Wedding Coordinator Really Necessary?

Is A Wedding Coordinator Really Necessary?

We chat to Pippa Lund from The Perfect Proposal to find out if a wedding coordinator is really necessary when planning a wedding

Our Favourite Forest Venues

Our Favourite Forest Venues

Allow nature's peace to flow into you as sunshine flows into trees

Looks We Love: A Cocktail Bar!

Looks We Love: A Cocktail Bar!

She had a cocktail in her hand and confetti in her hair!

5 Tips For Keeping Calm On Your Wedding Day

5 Tips For Keeping Calm On Your Wedding Day

Don’t let the wedding day nerves get the better of you! Read our top tips for staying cool and calm on your big day.

Looks We Love: Happy Bridesmaids!

Looks We Love: Happy Bridesmaids!

I may have found my man but I still need my girls!

How To Choose A Wedding Theme

How To Choose A Wedding Theme

Newly engaged? Let's start the wedding planning process by choosing a theme for your special day!

Looks We Love: Confetti!

Looks We Love: Confetti!

A wedding is a time to celebrate and what is a celebration without a little confetti?!

Tips For Choosing The Perfect Wedding Suit

Tips For Choosing The Perfect Wedding Suit

Tips and advice for choosing the perfect wedding suit

Favourite Finds: Stationery Wizards!

Favourite Finds: Stationery Wizards!

Aiming to bring you the most fantastic bridal stationery looks and artists the SA Weddings team loves!

SA Weddings Chats To Bride of the Year 2016 Winners

SA Weddings Chats To Bride of the Year 2016 Winners

The SA Weddings team catches up with the 2016 Bride of the Year winners to see how they're enjoying life post competition.

Looks We Love: Dessert Stations!

Looks We Love: Dessert Stations!

The best things in life are sweet so start your wedding off with a little sugary treat!

SA Weddings Networking Event

SA Weddings Networking Event

A networking event for industry professionals

Secrets To A Successful Marriage

Secrets To A Successful Marriage

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."

Wedding Dress Day Dreaming

Wedding Dress Day Dreaming

"When I design a wedding dress with a bustle, it has to be one the bride can dance in. I love the idea that something is practical and still looks great." - Vera Wang

Looks We Love: Forest Weddings

Looks We Love: Forest Weddings

"The woods are lovely, dark and deep but I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost

Alternatives To The Traditional Veil

Alternatives To The Traditional Veil

More modern looks that we just love!

Summer Bridal Hairstyle Inspiration!

Summer Bridal Hairstyle Inspiration!

Invest in your hair, ladies! It's the crown you never take off!

Looks We Love: Flower Girl Inspiration

Looks We Love: Flower Girl Inspiration

Aren't flower girls one of the most quintessential (and adorable) parts of a wedding?

Is A Videographer Really Necessary?

Is A Videographer Really Necessary?

We're here to help you make the ultimate decision on whether a videographer is really necessary.

Favourite Finds: Hair & Makeup Gems!

Favourite Finds: Hair & Makeup Gems!

She has fire in her soul and a killer pair of brows!

How To Go About Choosing Your Wedding Dress

How To Go About Choosing Your Wedding Dress

Your dress is probably the first thing on your to-do-list!

Favourite Finds: Saying Hello to our new Photographers!

Favourite Finds: Saying Hello to our new Photographers!

“In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.” — Alfred Stieglitz

Say "I Do" At One Of South Africa's Most Luxurious Venues

Say "I Do" At One Of South Africa's Most Luxurious Venues

Bona Dea Private Estate is the perfect gateway to an unforgettable luxurious wedding destination in Hermanus, South Africa.

Looks We Love: Wedding CAKES!

Looks We Love: Wedding CAKES!

Eat cake, it's somebody's birthday somewhere!

Week VS The Weekend Wedding

Week VS The Weekend Wedding

The pros and cons of hosting your wedding on a weekday versus a weekend.

Looks We Love: A Little Wedding Ink

Looks We Love: A Little Wedding Ink

Aiming to bring the most fantastic bridal tattoo looks the SA Weddings team loves!

'Call Of The Wild' - Why A Bush Wedding?

'Call Of The Wild' - Why A Bush Wedding?

Something fresh and adventurous.

Looks We Love: Autumn

Looks We Love: Autumn

Autumn is my time. I am most radiant and full of energy when the leaves are falling and there is a ghost of change in the air.

The Wedding Bar

The Wedding Bar

Some quirky ideas to pep up your wedding bar

Our Favourite Finds: One Fine Day!

Our Favourite Finds: One Fine Day!

"Be happy in the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need, not more." - Mother Teresa

5 Reasons To Consider An Intimate Wedding

5 Reasons To Consider An Intimate Wedding

A small wedding can change how you experience your big day for the better. Is cutting down your guest list right for you?

Looks We Love: Volatile Living

Looks We Love: Volatile Living

You are mine and I am yours.

Top Ways to Keep Your Guests Entertained During Photo Hour

Top Ways to Keep Your Guests Entertained During Photo Hour

A few suggestions on how to keep your guests entertained and the life and soul of the party

Beach Wedding Basics

Beach Wedding Basics

Basic guidelines to planning your dream beach wedding

Looks We Love - Bridal Bouquets

Looks We Love - Bridal Bouquets

Aiming to bring the most fantastic floral looks the SA Weddings team loves!

You're engaged...now what?

You're engaged...now what?

Where to start with planning your big day

Looks We Love - Blue is the New Black

Looks We Love - Blue is the New Black

The colour of Navy, stimulates tranquility, love, loyalty, security, trust and intelligence.

The Evening Before Your Wedding

The Evening Before Your Wedding

5 things to keep in mind the evening before your wedding

Cerise '17 by Nette Rose

Cerise '17 by Nette Rose

Cerise is deep, unwavering and pure perfection.

Thailand Elopement

Thailand Elopement

Get a quick glimpse into a wonderful elopement in Thailand!

Spotlight On: Vondeling Wines

Spotlight On: Vondeling Wines

Moments To Magic! SA Weddings is proud to partner with Vondeling as our wine sponsor for our Bride Of The Year 2016!

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2016

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2016

SA Weddings Bride of the Year 2016 Awards Dazzles Johannesburg Guests

Bridal Beauty: Lanzerac Spa

Bridal Beauty: Lanzerac Spa

We had a lucky chance to spend the day at the re-launch of the Lanzerac Spa!

Leading Ladies: Minette Arlow Jewellery

Leading Ladies: Minette Arlow Jewellery

Shining the spotlight on some of our SA leading ladies and the booming bridal industry!

Spotlight On: Jude Harpstar

Spotlight On: Jude Harpstar

SA Weddings is proud to announce our incredible Bride Of The Year music talent! Shining the spotlight on the very talented Jude Harpstar

Spotlight On: Kelly Jayne Cakes

Spotlight On: Kelly Jayne Cakes

Introducing one of SA's most loved cake making duo's - meet the Queen's of the cake kitchen!

Top Tips To Having Your A PhotoBooth At Your Wedding

Top Tips To Having Your A PhotoBooth At Your Wedding

Spotlight on: Yellow Lemon Photobooth

'Tintswalo At Waterfall' To Host 'Bride Of The Year 2016'!

'Tintswalo At Waterfall' To Host 'Bride Of The Year 2016'!

SA Weddings is proud to announce 'Tintswalo at Waterfall' as our prestigious venue sponsor for this years event.

Meet our Top 12!

Meet our Top 12!

SA Weddings is proud to announce our Top 12 beautiful bride finalists for this years Bride Of The Year Competition!

Did Someone Say Pamper Day?!

Did Someone Say Pamper Day?!

Bridal Beauty review: Our First Event With Legs Eleven And ZO Skin Health

Atomic Orchid- And Your Ultimate Floral Fantasy!

Atomic Orchid- And Your Ultimate Floral Fantasy!

Top Tips And The Story Behind One Of Our Favourite Creative Duos.

Looks We Love - Grey Haven

Looks We Love - Grey Haven

Colour inspiration for our brides to dream of neutral themes!

Friday Fun with FoxBox!

Friday Fun with FoxBox!

No Fuss, just Frills! The ultimate pamper day in-office thanks to our favourite Foxers

Island Dreaming, Anyone?

Island Dreaming, Anyone?

More reasons why Mauritius should be at the very top of your travel list!

SA's Great Escapes!

SA's Great Escapes!

Fill your life with adventure, not things. Here are a few of our top local finds for romantic weekend hotspots around SA!

The Styling Shed

The Styling Shed

Our review of our 'Bridal Bouquet' masterclass at the incredible creative space- 'The Styling Shed'

The Answers To All Your Wedding Questions

The Answers To All Your Wedding Questions

The ladies behind Aleit Weddings are sharing a few insights into the most-asked wedding related questions!

Your Wedding Dictionary- Decoded!

Your Wedding Dictionary- Decoded!

We chatted to the leading ladies behind Aleit Weddings, and brushed up on our wedding-decor jargon. Here's the scoop!

A Sneak Peak At Some Of 2017's Big Wedding Trends

A Sneak Peak At Some Of 2017's Big Wedding Trends

Stuck for some wedding inspo? Here are a few of the more popular big day trends predicted for 2017.

Bridal Beauty: Your 'Bridal Body' Cheat Sheet

Bridal Beauty: Your 'Bridal Body' Cheat Sheet

Sweat now, Shine later! Here are a few top tips from personal trainer Rudi Du Plesis showing us that you don't need a gym contract to tone up for that white dress.

'Looks We Love': The Wedding Venue Edition

'Looks We Love': The Wedding Venue Edition

Your wedding venue is more than just a setting, it's the place where your memories begin.

Leading Ladies - The Story Behind Nette Rose

Leading Ladies - The Story Behind Nette Rose

Our favourite romantic range of handmade intimates and the great story behind its launch to market.

La Petite Ferme - The Hidden Gem Of Franschhoek

La Petite Ferme - The Hidden Gem Of Franschhoek

Come find out why this place is the honeymoon heaven you've been waiting for.

Wedding Games

Wedding Games

Because sometimes you don't want to dance!

Children At Your Wedding

Children At Your Wedding

We're stating our case for having a kid-friendly wedding- just hear us out.

SA Weddings Networking Event At The Saxon

SA Weddings Networking Event At The Saxon

SA Weddings was proud to host our first networking event in Johannesburg for 2017 at the magnificent Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa!

Looks We Love - Famke Jewellery

Looks We Love - Famke Jewellery

Good things come in small packages, especially when it's jewellery!

Is Your Mum Driving You A Little Mad?

Is Your Mum Driving You A Little Mad?

Put the brakes on that mother-daughter angst with a few well-placed words and (gulp!) compromise.

Looks We Love: Lingerie Letters

Looks We Love: Lingerie Letters

WIN with SA Weddings and Lingerie Letters, SA's first underwear subscription service, this Valentines!

Top Tips This Valentine's Day

Top Tips This Valentine's Day

Pippa from The Perfect Proposal, shares a few of her top tips for planning your perfect date day this Valentines.

Weekend Getaway: The Western Cape

Weekend Getaway: The Western Cape

Take a weekend-off in the Western Cape, where R&R is guaranteed and you may also just find your dream wedding venue!

Oakfields Bridal Expo

Oakfields Bridal Expo

A special thanks to everyone who was involved in another very successful Oakfield Bridal Expo!

Why We Love Southern Weddings

Why We Love Southern Weddings

Find some Southern-style inspo for your big day, with a little help from our Southern Belles!

So I'm Married, Now What?

So I'm Married, Now What?

The little tasks that help get you through those first weeks of the post-wedding buzz blues!

Headlands House

Headlands House

SA Weddings Enjoy The Spoils Of Knysna's Best Views

Do You Want To Be Hyphenated?

Do You Want To Be Hyphenated?

Just married? If you're wondering whether or not to hyphenate your last name, this is for you...

Looks We Love: Dark Weddings

Looks We Love: Dark Weddings

Black is authoritative, powerful, sophisticated and evokes strong emotion; just a few reasons why we're loving the dark wedding inspiration.

Afrique Boutique Hotel

Afrique Boutique Hotel

Our Home Away From Home in Muldersdrift!

Bridal Beauty: Wedding-Ready Skin

Bridal Beauty: Wedding-Ready Skin

Healthy Glowing Skin Doesn't Happen Overnight, Here Are a Few Tips On How To Get 'The Glow' In Time For Your Big Day!

Wedding Weekends, Anyone?

Wedding Weekends, Anyone?

A guide to planning the perfect weekend getaway for all your wedding guests!

'Looks We Love' - Minimalist Wedding Ideas

'Looks We Love' - Minimalist Wedding Ideas

You know how the age-old saying goes: 'Less is always more.'

Tips For Planning Your Perfect Beach Wedding

Tips For Planning Your Perfect Beach Wedding

Beach is best... but here are a few things to consider before planning your perfect stress-free beach wedding!

Travel Destinations To Swoon Over

Travel Destinations To Swoon Over

Destinations so beautiful- you'll have to see it to believe it!

Looks We Love - 'Petal & Post'

Looks We Love - 'Petal & Post'

Keep an eye out for this beautiful floral delivery service in Cape Town, it's one of our favourite new finds!

How To Survive Wedding Small Talk

How To Survive Wedding Small Talk

How to up your game with the dreaded wedding small-talk!

Wedding Disasters: Are They Fixable?

Wedding Disasters: Are They Fixable?

Wedding disasters that may have you wishing for the fairy godparent you never knew you needed.

Your First Trip Together

Your First Trip Together

How to make sure you’re on the same page before traveling together for the first time.

How To Pose On Your Wedding Day

How To Pose On Your Wedding Day

A few top tips for how to look your best in your wedding photographs!

How To Be The Best Wedding Guest

How To Be The Best Wedding Guest

A few tips to help you on your way to being the ultimate wedding guest!

Religious Wedding Customs

Religious Wedding Customs

A few special wedding customs from different cultures!

'Looks We Love' - Green

'Looks We Love' - Green

When nothing goes right, go green!

Top Moments of 2016

Top Moments of 2016

A selection of our favourite moments captured in 2016.

Hello 2017!

Hello 2017!

SA Weddings Is Back At It!

Can I Just Nap Until My Wedding?

Can I Just Nap Until My Wedding?

5 top tips to getting enough sleep before your wedding!

The First Dance

The First Dance

All you need to know for those first few moves!

Wedding Weather

Wedding Weather

Thunderstorm on your wedding day? Here's what you do!

White Wedding Inspiration

White Wedding Inspiration

All white weddings are proving to be a timeless affair!

Get Your Bubbles On!

Get Your Bubbles On!

SA Weddings selects some of their favourite sparkles for this summer.

Beauty Appointments

Beauty Appointments

10 appointments you'll want to remember to make before your big day!

Bridal Beauty: The Launch Of Lume Beauty Atelier

Bridal Beauty: The Launch Of Lume Beauty Atelier

Lume Beauty Atelier launches in Cape Town just in time for the holidays!

Nooitgedacht Weddings Turns 30!

Nooitgedacht Weddings Turns 30!

Nooitgedacht Celebrates 30 Years In The Business of Love

Bridal Beauty Tricks for the Ultimate Foodie!

Bridal Beauty Tricks for the Ultimate Foodie!

Healthy foods that will have you glowing in time for your big day.

Grooms Boutonnieres

Grooms Boutonnieres

A few unique ideas for your wedding boutonnieres!

Planning A Menu

Planning A Menu

How to Plan The Perfect Wedding Menu!

The Perfect MOH Speech

The Perfect MOH Speech

Wondering how to prepare for that all-important maid of honour speech, here's how!

Groomsmen Gifting

Groomsmen Gifting

Your groomsmen and best man need some treats now and again too!

Wedding Workout Tips!

Wedding Workout Tips!

Getting wedding-body-ready? Here are a few tips you need to read!

Bridal Advice - Big Day Countdown Checklist

Bridal Advice - Big Day Countdown Checklist

A last little checklist of bridal advice as your biggest countdown begins!

Wedding Websites - Yay or Nay?

Wedding Websites - Yay or Nay?

Are you considering creating a wedding website - here's how you know if it's for you!

All Things Bloom

All Things Bloom

Looks We Love: Bespoke Flower Boxes

Bridal Party Bonding

Bridal Party Bonding

How to make sure your bridal party bond before your wedding!

What To Wear To An Upcoming Wedding

What To Wear To An Upcoming Wedding

Whether you're a bridesmaid or a guest - these dresses are firm favourites with us this summer!

'Looks We Love' - Glitter & Gold

'Looks We Love' - Glitter & Gold

Glitter, gold, and glamor galore! This one's for the sparkling brides this summer.

'Looks We Love' - Unusual Wedding Centre Pieces

'Looks We Love' - Unusual Wedding Centre Pieces

One of the best ways to express your personal style is through your wedding table décor and the possibilities for centre pieces are pretty endless.

Truly Gifted

Truly Gifted

How to create the perfect wedding present list!

Signature Wedding Cocktails

Signature Wedding Cocktails

A few signature cocktails to help give your wedding a little extra 'wow'

Cape Town's Beauty Bar Launch

Cape Town's Beauty Bar Launch

SA Weddings Review: the newly launched CT Beauty Bar, so good- we just have to share!

FABER Launches At The Beautiful Avondale Wine Estate

FABER Launches At The Beautiful Avondale Wine Estate

SA Weddings visits the incredible Avondale wine estate and experiences the magic of FABER

Top 10 Canapés Must-Have's At Your Wedding

Top 10 Canapés Must-Have's At Your Wedding

'Make it simple but significant' - some of our favourite canapé choices for your big day.

Wedding Worthy Lipsticks

Wedding Worthy Lipsticks

Liven up your wedding lips with these festive shades!

Twist In Tradition

Twist In Tradition

White may be the traditional option but you can also be wedding-ready in colours ranging from blush to black.

5 Unique Wedding Ceremony Locations

5 Unique Wedding Ceremony Locations

For the bride looking for a little extra "WOW" in her wedding venue, here are a few of our favourite finds.

SA Weddings chats to 'Bride Of The Year 2015'

SA Weddings chats to 'Bride Of The Year 2015'

SA Weddings catches up with the beautiful Tshifhiwa about her experience of winning 2015's Bride Of The Year crown and how she'll be enjoying her prize.

How To Beat The Post Wedding Blues

How To Beat The Post Wedding Blues

We have you covered for a few ideas on how to beat the post-wedding blues!

Don't Forget These 5 Beauty Products On Your Honeymoon

Don't Forget These 5 Beauty Products On Your Honeymoon

No matter where you're headed on your honeymoon, these five beauty essentials have you covered.

'Looks we love' - The Bridal Bouquet

'Looks we love' - The Bridal Bouquet

A few tips for achieving your ultimate bridal bouquet look!

'Leading Ladies' - Elbeth Gillis

'Leading Ladies' - Elbeth Gillis

Shining the spotlight on some of our SA leading ladies and the booming bridal industry

Unique Table Numbers Ideas

Unique Table Numbers Ideas

Some Of Our Favourite Table Name Ideas For Your Wedding Day

KZN Weekend Wedding Getaways

KZN Weekend Wedding Getaways

Looking for your dream weekend-wedding getaway in Kwa-Zulu Natal? We have you covered for some of our favourite local finds.

Going To The Chapel Of Love

Going To The Chapel Of Love

A few of our favourite chapels that South Africa has to offer

Annoying Traditions To Ditch In 2017

Annoying Traditions To Ditch In 2017

Weddings are filled with traditions, why not kick a few out?

What To Do If You Marry A Foreigner

What To Do If You Marry A Foreigner

You have fallen in love and now you need to be legal.

Is A Wedding Coordinator For Me?

Is A Wedding Coordinator For Me?

5 questions to ask yourself to help determine whether or not you need a wedding coordinator.

Gatekeepers of the Jonkershoek Valley

Gatekeepers of the Jonkershoek Valley

A feature on one of our favourite estates

Unconventional But Totally Awesome Wedding Ideas

Unconventional But Totally Awesome Wedding Ideas

So you want to plan a wedding with a difference but where to begin?

Looks We Love- The Most Romantic Wedding Photos

Looks We Love- The Most Romantic Wedding Photos

Photograph inspiration we think you'll love to recreate for your wedding day

10 Handy Items To Keep On You For Your Wedding Day

10 Handy Items To Keep On You For Your Wedding Day

DIY your survival kit for your wedding day

Live Music & Your Big Day

Live Music & Your Big Day

From mic checks to cable trips- these are things to remember regarding live music and your big bash!

Looks We Love: DIY Hair Ideas For Brides

Looks We Love: DIY Hair Ideas For Brides

Show up dressed to impress with one of these 5 bridal hair ideas for medium to long locks!

Honeymoon Inspiration for 2017

Honeymoon Inspiration for 2017

The ultimate honeymoon hotlist for the new year!

Chic Bridal Shower Themes

Chic Bridal Shower Themes

Looks we think you'll love!

How To Fulfil Your Floral Fantasy

How To Fulfil Your Floral Fantasy

Floral looks we absolutely love!

5 Of The Hottest Wedding Shoe Trends of 2016

5 Of The Hottest Wedding Shoe Trends of 2016

Some say laughter is the best medicine but we believe it's actually all in the shoes!

Wedding Insurance FAQ's

Wedding Insurance FAQ's

Understanding the basics of wedding insurance and if you need it.

Grooms Gifts

Grooms Gifts

Weddings aren't always about the bride! Here are some great ideas for a gift for your groom on your big day.

Summer Weddings

Summer Weddings

A few great ideas to help make your summer wedding a little extra-special.

Unique Wedding Favour Ideas

Unique Wedding Favour Ideas

Our favourite inspiration ideas for unique wedding favours from 'Real Weddings' in 2016

Summer Lovin'

Summer Lovin'

Our top picks for honeymoon destinations you don’t need a visa for this summer!

10 Of Our Favourite Songs For Your Wedding Playlist 2016

10 Of Our Favourite Songs For Your Wedding Playlist 2016

A few modern song choices to add to your winning wedding playlist.

Who Pays For What At Your Wedding

Who Pays For What At Your Wedding

From rings to the ceremony, who traditionally pays for what?

The Social Media Wedding Guide

The Social Media Wedding Guide

How to incorporate Social Media into your wedding.

Bridal Trends 2017

Bridal Trends 2017

Inside look to what's hot and happening in 2017

‘The Inspired Table' – Table Décor Trends

‘The Inspired Table' – Table Décor Trends

Our top table trend looks of the moment

The Bachelor Guide

The Bachelor Guide

Stag Parties for every budget and personality

The UK National Wedding Show

The UK National Wedding Show

SA Weddings shines the spotlight on our SA wedding industry to a growing international market this past weekend, in London.

Getting Married in South Africa: The Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions

Getting Married in South Africa: The Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions

We’re here to debunk the most common myths about getting married in South Africa.

Looks we love - ‘The flower crown’

Looks we love - ‘The flower crown’

This Spring, our love affair with the flower crown continues.

The Flying Pan - Top Tips When Choosing A Caterer

The Flying Pan - Top Tips When Choosing A Caterer

Top tips when choosing a caterer or catering service for your wedding day.

The Wineland’s Bridal Fair 2016

The Wineland’s Bridal Fair 2016

SA Weddings at The Winelands Bridal Fair at Spier Estate.

Cellars-Hohenort Charm

Cellars-Hohenort Charm

Old-world elegance meets historic charm.

Escape the Rat Race

Escape the Rat Race

On Thursday 23 June 2016 the Royal Cape Yacht Club hosted a launch at their newly revamped Regatta Centre venue!

Sorrento Events Inspired Winter Wonderland

Sorrento Events Inspired Winter Wonderland

Sorrento recently provided the floral décor on our Winter Wonderland styled shoot held at Ibis House in Constantia.

SA Weddings Crown Bride of the Year 2014

SA Weddings Crown Bride of the Year 2014

The grand finale, themed Sparkle & Shine, took place at the renowned The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay on 18 April 2015.

White Runway

White Runway

Offering the largest and most on-trend selection of ready-to-wear gowns to suit any woman.

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2015

SA Weddings Crowns Bride of the Year 2015

Congratulations to our winners, and a huge thanks to all those involved!

La Boheme Inspired Wedding Cakes

La Boheme Inspired Wedding Cakes

There is more to a wedding cake than simply something sweet for your guests to enjoy after dinner

Vir Altyd Premiere

Vir Altyd Premiere

A night at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate

Rolene Strauss says ‘yes’ to happily- ever- after

Rolene Strauss says ‘yes’ to happily- ever- after

The Aleit Group plans Rolene Strauss's perfect day!

Wedding planning 101

Wedding planning 101

Need help planning your wedding but don’t know where to start? Follow our step-by-step guide.

La Boheme

La Boheme

Plan your Le Boheme style wedding

Green Wedding Venues in South Africa

Green Wedding Venues in South Africa

Your big day need not be heavy on our natural environment

Webersberg Wine Estate

Webersberg Wine Estate

The SA Weddings team visits Webersberg Wine Estate

Luc and Mari

Luc and Mari

A look at this it-couple's exquisite wedding day

Sneak Peek - What to wear under the dress!

Sneak Peek - What to wear under the dress!

SA Weddings reveals the best under-garments for brides

Top trends for the 2016 Bridal Scene

Top trends for the 2016 Bridal Scene

A look at what's trending for the year to come...

SA Weddings Celebrates Success in 2015!

SA Weddings Celebrates Success in 2015!

Looking back at magical moments achieved in 2015 by the SA Weddings team