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Minette

I just love winter weddings! Palettes of red and burgundy, green, grey and gold. Rich textures, fuller fabrics and fur. For Minette’s dress I fashioned a dove grey gown with a beautiful embroidered bodice and beaded accents, and full sheer sleeves.  Don’t you think she looks amazing! Looks like she stepped straight out of a Cinderella scene! PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARL…

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Hanchen

One of the most coveted bridal brands in the world- Lazaro, famous for their opulent embroidery, dazzling designs and theatrical lines – served as the muse to Hanchen’s romantic, dreamy dress. A beaded lace bodice detailed with a big bow at the back, and a flowing, feminine veil, all came together to shape a scene out of my favorite fairy…

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Chandré

As a family friend, designing Chandre’s bridal gown and bridesmaids’ dresses was such a special, sentimental experience. Pretty in pink, her dress embodied romance – feminine, flowing and flowery. The bodice was made from a lovely floral lace, which dripped down onto the skirt of layered tulle. We also detailed her one shoulder with big fabric flowers. Short and sweet,…

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Elmarie

Elmarie just LOVES lace and so we incorporated a lot of laces into the design. The V-neck bodice was rouged (so flattering!) and the back detailed with a bow. The end result: so ol’ southern charm. And I for one, LOVE it!

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Marelize

Marelize always knew she didn’t want a white gown. Instead she decided on a champagne pink dress with white Chantilly lace straps and a covered bodice with a ruffled tulle skirt. A fan of antiquated vintage charms, she opted for a contemporary birdcage veil. The ballet slippers were such a pretty finishing touch! Marelize practiced ballet for the majority of her…

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Lané

Time and again I’ve listened as brides muse over how, as a young girl, they would envision their picture-perfect wedding dress. Now Lané is a very lucky woman! She didn’t only have 1, but 2 gorgeous wedding dresses! Her first dress, inspired by Israeli bridal designer Inbal Dror  (who is famous for her form-fitting designs) was a mermaid style gown …

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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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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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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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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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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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