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Brides

Anel

This blue-eyed beaut knew from the get go that she wanted the back of her dress to make a statement. The rest of the dress was to be very simple and elegant. She came armoured with a pic from Pinterest and handed me the reigns. Her dress was fashioned from off-white chiffon and the keyhole back was heavily embellished. Absolutely…

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Anchen

Once in a while you meet someone and you just know that you’re going to be great friends. That’s exactly how it was with Anchen. It was such an effortless experience.  Creatively there was just such a natural flow and I instinctively got her vibe and vision for her dream dress. But it wasn’t just professional. It was personal. I…

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Lizanne

Lizanne is one stylish, funky, fun, edgy woman! She is so down to earth and só comfortable in her being…AND to top it all off she has killer long legs! Who says you can’t have it all?! Her bohemian inspired dress was fashioned from champagne/nude lace and silk chiffon. The front featured a low V-neck with thin spaghetti straps and…

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Michelle

At our first meeting, Michelle left me with such a big smile on my face. She is probably one of thé most bubbly, optimistic, positive people I have ever met! A real-life princess. And that’s EXACTLY what inspired her dream dress. She wanted something fit for a princess. Something sweet yet also sensual. And so we made her a gown…

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Louise

I ask all of my brides to bring their favorite pictures with to the consultation so that we can chat about all the ideas and possibilities for their dream dress. One consistent design detail throughout all Louise’s pictures was lace. She also wanted something “polished, yet dreamy” And so we designed a strapless white wedding gown with a beaded lace…

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Frances

Frances wanted something simple, elegant and timeless with a Wow! factor. And so we made her a strapless sweetheart wedding gown with a lace bodice and silk chiffon skirt. We embellished the bodice with beading and matt sequence. Simple, yet absolutely stunning! Photos by Marli Koen Photography

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Brides In the Media

Bonnie

Oh, my goodness! What a beautiful wedding! The organic backdrop of the venue coupled with the bride’s unique, eclectic sense of personal style, served as inspiration for her boho-eautiful wedding dress. The end result was a cream and light blush wedding gown with a Chantilly lace bodice that we detailed with embroidered lace flowers, cap sleeves, a low V-neck and…

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Styled Shoot

STYLED SHOOT: Eleanor

These beeeautiful photos were taken by international wedding photographer, Yolande Marx. One of her dear friends, Debbie Lourens, who is also an incredibly talented photographer, helped create what is simply known as Eleanor. The theme centers around the words: tempestuous, turbulent, intense, and unrestrained. If you’d like to see more of these stunning pics, click here. Concept & Styling: Debbie Lourens &…

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Brides

Anneme

Anneme wasn’t sure what she wanted. She knew she didn’t want anything too flashy or too wide. Also, she wanted a long traditional veil. The strapless sweetheart bodice of her dropped waist dress was made from cream-Coloured Chantilly lace that we detailed with the most beautiful beading. The skirt was fashioned from soft silk tulle. Tradition melded with contemporary elements…

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Leigh-Anne

Like many of my brides, Leigh-Anne didn’t want a traditional white wedding gown. She wanted comfort and mobility – something sensible, yet feminine. She’s also a huge fan of Laure de Sagazan’s bohemian inspired designs – dresses that drip with delicate french lace and fluid silks. Her ankle length dress was fashioned from a soft nude pink base with a…

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Hanlie

Hanlie and I don’t only share a love for beautiful, vintage items – but we’re both also fans of Elie Saab’s simple designs and delicate detailing. She didn’t want a big white wedding dress, but rather something simple and classically styled. Fashioned from the most beautiful beaded lace, her nude and antique coloured dress had long lace sleeves, a high…

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Lillian

Lillian’s dream dress had to reflect her character and express her love for classic shapes and organic elements. They were to be wed in the city, with Table Mountain providing a beautiful backdrop. Obsessed with flowers, Lillian and her husband-to-be aimed to create a beautiful garden wedding within a concrete jungle. These contrasting elements inspired and is reflected in the…

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Nikita

Ever since she was a little girl, Nikita imagined that she would tie the knot in a wedding dress with a Victorian inspired high-low skirt. This skirt has a full circle hem and is short in the front and long in the back. After trying on numerous dresses, she still hadn’t found exactly what she was looking for. She wanted…

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