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Jaclyn

I absolutely loved this bride. I could literally chat with her for hours on end. About anything and everything in between. And that’s exactly what we did. Jaclyn’s an incredibly interesting woman…something she also wanted her dress to be. I loved all her ideas, but we eventually decided on a greyish/golden gown made from Duchess Satin. It had a wide off-the-shoulder…

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Stephani van Niekerk

This bride is such a sweetheart. Actually, I feel that term doesn’t quite do her justice. With each consult, Stephani just crawled deeper and deeper into my heart. Her dad, who accompanied her to a fitting, was equally endearing and seeing the bond between a Father and what I’m sure will always be his little girl, was really super special….

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Elizna

A couple of years ago I made this gorgeous gown for Emré. It’s definitely one of my all time favourite dresses and so, when her sister Elizna called me for a consult, I was over the moon. I was hoping that apart from their beautiful bond, the sisters would also share a striking sense of style. And lucky me, they…

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Jessica

Mix a little bit of sugar and a whole lot of spice and you’ve got yourself a Jessica. This bride’s approach to fashion is stylish, off beat and boho. And I for one, LOVE it! She wanted something free and flowing. Without structure. And so we designed a dress that consisted of a loose fitting Chantilly lace top with a…

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Lené

“Goodness does not consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness.” This is the quote on the footer of Lené’s email. And I think it reflects her character so beautifully. Most of us generally associate greatness with being wealthy, powerful, prosperous and prestigious, and honestly, that’s all great things to be. But true greatness lies in the heart. It lies in…

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Lemeez

Oh my goodness! Lemeez is lovely. No, scratch that. She’s breathtakingly beautiful. And she made for one sensational (slash) exquisite (slash) stunning (slash) + (insert all the synonyms for gorgeous you can think of) bride! What I absolutely loved about her gown is that it was modest, yet still so sensual. The bodice of her off-white dress was made of…

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Reneé

I read somewhere that people with blue eyes are kindhearted and always look for the best in others. That they love with all their hearts and that they’re incredibly hard to forget. Not that I believe such things, but I must say, this definitely describes Reneé. She is kindhearted. And considerate. And thoughtful. And loving. And yes, incredibly hard to…

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Jana Fourie

Not only is Jana lovely to look at, she’s also incredibly kind, gentle, soft hearted, smart and sweet. Really, really sweet. For her big day she wore an alluring figure-hugging gown. The top was made from Ivory Tulle and had a boat neck in the front, and a lower cut V-neck at the back. We beautified the bodice with these…

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Jesslyn

Goodness, I love this girl. I love her vibe. I love her style. I love her look. And I absolutely loved her wedding dress too: A beautiful bundle of happiness, Jesslyn wore a figure-hugging gown that consisted of a bodice adorned with asymmetrical lace applique and a fitted skirt. She finished the look with the coolest cape that we detailed…

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Magda

Magda is a tornado of roses. I don’t know where I read that but I found it fitting. She’s delicate and dainty, yet decisive. She’s sensual and sensitive, yet strong. She’s patient, yet fervently passionate. She also has a stunning sense of style. A natural beauty, Magda had a very clear idea of what she wanted her dress to be….

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Juliana

Like many modern relationships, my journey with this bride started online. At the time Juliana resided in the bustling belt of Hong Kong (another destination I’d love to visit!) and so we scheduled the first few consults via email. When we finally met, this bride was even more beautiful in person than onscreen. Her mom accompanied her and honestly, what…

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Midee

Sometimes when you meet someone, there’s a click. I don’t believe in love at first sight, but I believe in that click. I definitely experienced that click with Midee. A doctor, Midee is intelligent, compassionate, passionate and dynamic. Our consultations were so comfortable. Easy. Effortless. I can honestly say that it was MY pleasure and MY priveledge getting to know…

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Riana

An avid traveler too, my consults with Riana revolved around dresses, countries and continents. Coupled with her unimposing, super friendly, laid back demeanor, it honestly felt like a friend was popping in for a quick cuppa. Needless to say I enjoyed every moment of our meetings. Breathtakingly beautiful with an (enviable) body to boot, Riana wore a figure hugging dress with a peachy/nude undertone….

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