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Marita

This dress was not only “made with love” but also in gratitude. Marita is, and always has been, the proverbial sister –  a sounding board, a sharer of secrets, a quiet and consistent supporter. Her unwavering sisterly love has time and again proved priceless. For lack of a better word…she’s my soul friend. Marita and Ryno’s love story was written…

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Brides

Caylee

Inspired by the design house Ivy and Aster, the beautifully bubbly and inviting Caylee’s dress encapsulated the airy romance of a fairy tale wedding. A novel spin on traditional attire, her heart-shaped dress was picture pretty with a rouged bodice and flowing detachable French lace skirt. Ceremonies aside and celebrations inbound – Caylee removed the distinct skirt – revealing an…

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Brides

Helena

A career photographer, Helena is in essence an incredibly creative individual and wanted her dress to reflect that.  Since they were getting married in the middle of summer, she also wanted her dress to be casually cool, comfy and original. All this translated into a sleeveless tea length cream dress, with a beautifully rouged bodice, lovely lace straps and a…

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Styled Shoot

Cherry Blossom

When Adene contacted me about her idea to launch a competition to win a styled shoot, I just knew that I had to be a part of it!! It was going to take place among the new season’s cherry blossoms and were to be organized in collaboration with a handful of extremely talented and creative people. The result could only…

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Brides

Anja de Kock

I absolutely ♥ winter weddings!! Especially in the Cape, when everything is lush and green and beautiful….something mystical about it. Anja and I met during our studies at Stellenbosch. It was so lovely to reconnect with her years later, when she asked me to make her wedding dress. Her idea for a high-waist full volume gown was something that I was very excited…

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Brides

Annemie

Annemie’s wedding gown was indeed a reflection of her imaginative nature. Soft sweeping layers of lace, paired with an elegant fashionable fascinator and lace gloves, Annemie looked like she stepped right out of a fairy-tale. Her sense of adventure was so refreshing and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know this beautiful bride and making her gorgeous gown! Photography…

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Angie

Creative. Dynamic. Endearing. Certainly insufficient adjectives to define Angie, owner of the fabulous décor and flower house –  My Pretty Vintage. What an incredible lady.  A couple of old-fashioned images inspired the outcome – a stunning combination of dusky rose satin and beaded Chantilly lace. Joint with a low-slung cowl back and delicate lace gloves-  Angie embodied the graceful appearance…

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Brides

Nicola

A photographer, Nicola has an amazing sense of style and had a wonderful vision for her dream dress! Contrary to most brides who focus on how they WANT to look and feel on their big day, Nicola started off with showing me pictures of what she DOESN’T want to look like….I LOVED her unconventional approach to the whole process! 🙂 The dress was designed to complement her beautiful,…

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Lize

What an absolute privilege to have done this wedding!! Lize and I have been ‘soul friends’ since we met in grade 5. From our school years, through university and onto all the emails, BBM’s, Skype chats and phone calls when she lived in England for 4 years, she remained one of my closest and dearest friends! So when she asked me to do all the outfits for her…

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Brides

Lisma

I really love winter weddings. Despite the chill, it possesses an alluring, unusual beauty. One needn’t be stylish at the expense of warmth and comfort. Take gorgeous winter bride Lisma as an example. A stunning slim fit dress accentuates her light frame. A jewel neckline runs into elongated sleeves. The dress flares into a classic court train, lending the dress…

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Brides

Hestelle

It’s weddings like these that remind me just how much I adore my job! To be a part of such a beautiful, warm, creative person’s special day is quite a privilege. Hestelle has worked in the wedding industry herself and had tons of fabulously creative ideas. From the handmade bouquet of organza flowers right down to the pearl detail on the soles of her shoes. I…

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Brides

Lana

This dress was enthused by a stunning satin and chiffon creation by design dynasty Elie Saab. (I just ♥ the perfume by the way!) Lana had seen a print of a design and intuitively knew that this was the one. It was imperative that a) the dress should be comfortable and b) she wouldn’t have to tuck in her tummy. Yes ladies, I know what you…

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