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Simone Wrankmore

Some brides are easy to describe. Not Simone. I can tell you that she’s super stylish, uber fashionable and absolutely stunning, but that wouldn’t convey her core. You can’t put her in a box. In a world of mass productions, Simone is a statement piece. Her dress, by nature, would be one too. In the fashion industry herself, Simone sourced…

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Piétrie

Ah, Piétrie…I immediately felt a connection to this creative, composed, soft-spoken lass. She possesses a depth of patience and sincere sweetness that I deeply appreciate and admire. Needless to say, it was an absolute pleasure working with her!! Her spectacular vision entailed a 3-piece ensemble consisting of a classic sweetheart bodice, flowy silk chiffon skirt and beautifully beaded tulle top….

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Lorette

Lorette is such a lovely, easy-going, comfortable woman! Her infectious positive energy and relaxed vibe always left me in such good spirits and excitedly anticipating her next fitting. Effortlessly fashionable, Lorette knew from the get-go that she didn’t want to don a traditional dress. So… we decided on a 3-piece ensemble that consisted of a chock-full raw silk skirt in cream,…

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Daniella

 What I remember most was the way he looked at me while my mom was walking me down the aisle… ~ Daniella I can actually imagine this moment in my minds eye. When Juandré first saw his stunning soon-to-be-wife walking down the aisle. Breathtakingly beautiful, I bet he couldn’t take his eyes off of her. I can’t even take my…

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Helene

If you don’t know this about me yet: I absolutely love black. For starters it never goes out of style, it can be accessorized and layered effortlessly, and it’s hella flattering. Now Christian Dior said that the only colour that could ever even think about competing with black, is midnight blue. And I’ve gotsta say, I share his sentiment. So…

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Nadia Giliomee

With her deep dimples, beautiful big brown smiling eyes, and sunshine smile, Nadia reminds me so much of A-lister Anne Hathaway. Such a timeless beauty! But beauty is, as wisdom foretells, only skin deep. Audrey Hepburn said that the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her…

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Denielle

The traditional pomp and pageantry of a traditional wedding just didn’t appeal to Denielle. Instead, their solemn promise to have and to hold one another was exchanged on a sandy stretch with the crashing waves applauding their union. Her two-piece wedding gown consisted of a halterneck top fashioned from an exquisite beaded lace in nude, pink and ivory. The separate…

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Lida

Once upon a time there was a lovely lady named Lida – a striking, stylish beauty! She was as gentle as a fawn, yet there lied an undeniable, compelling strength in her softness. As with any love story for the ages, it requires a romantic backdrop. Their story was set in alla-Italia – the historically captivating country where Lida lived…

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Bianca

Artistic. Creative. An original. This gorgeous gal doesn’t merely go with the trending flow. Instead, her style is an extension and expression of her personal eccentricities. And I for one, LOVE IT! Bianca’s dream dress was somewhat theatrical; a dramatic short smock with an abundance of volume. Her vision came to life with loads of layered bridal taffeta – circled…

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Lisa

I met Lisa through a STUNNING styled shoot she organized. The end result was just next level amazing and I loved her vibe, loved her style, loved her work,  loved her… So when she contacted me to design her dream dress for her big day, it was an immediate and definite YAY! Lisa wanted an off shoulder wedding gown to…

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Maryke

You know when you meet someone and you feel like you’ve known them your entire life. Now that’s how I felt the first time I spoke to Maryke when she called me from France, the place she now calls home. This may sound peculiar, but if I have to describe it…it was like a love Déjà Vu moment for me…so…

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Yda

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m sort of a sucker for sentiment. So, when Yda told me that she wanted to incorporate some pieces of her mother’s wedding dress into her own, I was sold. We removed the lace trimming from her mother’s veil, and applied it around Yda’s neckline, arm holes (isn’t there a prettier word!!)…

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Roeline

I’ll never forget the first time I met Roeline…she had the most beautiful bold red lip and I just thought to myself wow! This woman is absolutely gorgeous. Her deep seated sensuality and femininity was actually palpable. And that my dears, was the beginning of a womance. Unrequited perhaps? Most probably. But a womance none the less. After chatting about…

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