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Susan

Susan’s main objective was to feel really comfortable in her dress. She wanted to feel fabulous – able to be present in each moment – not weighed down by a dress imposed by tradition. Married at the beautiful Beloftebos, Susan wanted her dress to reflect simplicity of the surroundings. And so we fashioned for her an off-white chiffon and silk…

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Nadia

It was Willow Smith who said that she would rather wear flowers in her hair than diamonds around her neck. Nadia shares Willow’s sentiment and wanted her dress to reflect that. The mood of their wedding was romantic and intimate, natural and unconstrained, and she wanted her wedding gown to blend seamlessly with the coarse scenery. Nadia’s dress was fashioned…

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Katrien

Katrien was getting married in the woods and wanted to look like a forest fairy. She had always dreamed of wearing a vintage gown, with a selection of lace, a flower crown and a pair of leather flats. I absolutely loved her idea! The front of the dress was made up of unique pieces of lace trimmings that we detailed…

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Simonie

Simonie had always wanted a white one-shoulder wedding gown with lace accents. The prominent wedding colour was also white, with highlights of green, soft lighting and candles. Her dress comprised of a beautiful dropped bodice fashioned from embroidered and Chantilly lace. This lovely lace motif continued over her one shoulder. The skirt was made from tulle which we layered with…

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Branwen

The name Branwen means beautiful raven, fair and blessed. How beautiful and how appropriate. Branwen is truly a woman who revels in her femininity. She is modern, strong, elegant and fashion forward. An admirer of Inbal Dror’s designs – her dream dress would be both regal and elegant. A beautiful combo of french lace, fine fabrics and rich embroidery. Branwen…

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Chantelle

Chantelle wanted a playful yet traditional gown – a dress that would blend in effortlessly with the rustic barn motif of their wedding. She had dreamed of a dress with a sweetheart neckline, lace and a dash of colour. Chantelle has such a playfulness about her and I really wanted the dress to capture her spontaneous spirit. Her dress was…

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Anja

Throughout the 19th century, workers were typically paid on a Saturday evening. The majority would spend the remainder of the weekend having a grand ol’ time and by the time Monday rolled  by, well…they weren’t really up to work. That’s where the term Blue Monday stems from. I, on the other hand, have always loved blue. It conjures up beautiful…

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Christelle

Christelle was to say ‘I do’ in the picturesque pearl of Cape Town – Paarl – which is known for its breathless, stewing summers. Her dress had to be cool and comfortable, while still complimenting her gorgeous figure. Her dress was fashioned from off-white silk chiffon – a very light, cool fabric. We rouged the bodice and detailed it with…

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Nadia

Nadia and her mother share an incredible bond. As confirmation and celebration of that, Nadia wanted the design of her gown to include pieces of her mom’s wedding dress. They were getting married outdoors and wanted the dress to be uncomplicated and comfortable. Nadia opted for a two piece. The top was a bodysuit – fashioned from beautiful embroidered lace…

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Zané

Imagine a beautiful backdrop of windmills, soft white sand and crystal blue waters. Imagine the sound of live instrumental music echoing along the narrow cobblestone street as you walk to meet and marry the love of your life. It sounds unreal, doesn’t it!? But it’s not. It’s actually the story of my beautiful bride, Zané. Their wedding destination, Mykonos in Greece –…

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Karlien Diener

Karlien’s wedding was going to take place in the heart (and heat) of the Namibian Desert. She wanted her dress to blend in effortlessly with the spectacular scenery – a landscape stained with sand and magnificent rock boulders. We made her dreamy desert dress from a selection of stone coloured fabrics. Each piece was hand-dyed to get the perfect hue….

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Nicola

Every once in a while one is lucky to meet a person who has the ability to light up a room. Their vibrant attitude and affectionate nature leaves you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Totally oblivious to her own beauty, Nicola radiates such a warmth that one cannot help but to fall in…

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Nicky

American bridal designer, Vera Wang, famously expressed that a woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes. I couldn’t agree more. You should be comfy. The good news is you don’t have to square off style, class and beauty in the name of comfort. Take Nicky for example. This beautiful bride regarded comfort above all else….

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