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Last month we featured some fun ways to cut down wedding costs. With the wedding season almost in full swing, here are some more ideas for a fabulous day that doesn’t blow the bank! Choose a venue that is so striking or beautiful that it doesn’t need much décor. The setting will say enough and you’ll save on decor costs! Have a lunch or brunch wedding to reduce lighting costs. Furthermore, the bill for the bar will be less pricey in the absence of a crazy late night after party. Use indigenous flowers to create unfussy but stylish flower decor. Also select flowers that are in season, so that...

We were recently very proud to be requested by Aleit to take part in the Live at Your Table event in Stellenbosch. Aleit had to present a workshop on party trends and decided to go for a paper theme. As guests received on arrival a vintage handmade paper flower – which the guests loved. One of the tables was wrapped in textile pattern paper topped with doily place settings and mini milk cartons with the menu, guest name and vintage artwork printed onto it. We always enjoy working for such a creative event and look forward to the next one!

Sometimes an event is not complete without a grand entrance, and usually that involves some seriously hot wheels! While many bridal couples opt for vintage vehicles on their wedding day, there are some spectacular new models that are redefining auto luxury. The Mercedes Benz S600 is an ultra-exclusive 12-cylinder vehicle that is as powerful as it is elegant. Imagine finishes in brown poplar wood or burr walnut, or massaging chairs that are covered in the finest leather upholstery. With a host of other luxurious features, the S600 sounds like the perfect way to arrive in style (and has to be on our...

My brother is getting married in January in Clarens and would like to use the King Protea as their wedding flower. However, we get conflicting answers on whether these flowers are available during January. Can you confirm? Well, you’re in luck because January is the perfect month for Proteas! All the varieties will be available including the amazing King Protea and the White Protea. If we can add a tip to this: it is always a good idea to mix your Protea with delicate flowers like antique roses, it just softens the look a bit. Also a brilliant idea is to place your proteas upside down in the vase, submerged...