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We all know that most brides spend many months dreaming up the perfect wedding gown, but finding the right outfit can be just as important for the parents of the bridal couple! Their outfits must not only match the wedding theme, but also look good together. It’s even better if parents can invest in formal attire that can be worn for other special occasions. Our advice for parents of the bridal couple is to opt for harmonious styling, but without worrying too much about being perfectly coordinated. A tie is sometimes the easiest and most elegant way for the father of the bride to incorporate the colour...

When couples draw up their guest lists, the question often arises as to whether children should be included. For some couples it’s not even an issue; they can’t imagine them not being part of the experience. But although children are adorable, they can be unpredictable! That’s why other couples prefer to keep the guest list limited to adults, either because they don’t want to risk the sounds of a tantrum during the ceremony or because their wedding is going to continue into the early hours of the morning. If you don’t want to have children at your wedding, simply state it on your...

Everyone knows that weddings can be stressful, which is why bridal couples turn to planners like us to make sure that everything is perfectly in place for their big day. But from family politics to pre-wedding nerves, some brides experience emotional anxiety leading up to the wedding. That’s why an innovative service called Belle offers emotional support for brides-to-be, during the engagement, for the wedding day and the first year of marriage. Visit the Belle website to find out more about this unique service.

Thys and Ladine recently celebrated their special day at Diemersdal in the Durbanville countryside. Along with the talented Karla Oettler of Absolute Weddings, we loved coordinating every minute of this memorable wedding, which beautifully captured a sense of relaxed country elegance. For plenty more gorgeous photos, visit ZaraZoo’s blog.

Here’s a treat: more gorgeous photos from Thys and Ladine’s wedding at Diemersdal! ZaraZoo Wedding Photography captures the festive atmosphere of the celebration, complete with the mouth-watering food, stunning decor and scenic Durbanville countryside. Visit the ZaraZoo blog for more enchanting images.

Stephanie and Mark’s beautiful wedding was celebrated last Saturday at Clouds Estate. It was a hot and sunny day, the perfect setting for this elegant wedding which included decor details such as chandeliers, delicate pink and cream roses and elegant outdoor lounge furniture where guests could sit and take in the views. Guests were also treated to an African music performance, as well as a game of croquet or two on the estate’s lush lawns. True to Stephanie’s Greek heritage, there were plenty of mezze platters and Greek dancing. We love these gorgeous photos by Ryan Graham; be sure to visit...

Today most couples send out a save-the-date about six to eight months before their wedding, officially announcing their big day and making sure that the date is in everyone’s calendar. It’s also a great way to allow guests to start planning their travel arrangements early, if necessary. Save-the-dates don’t usually have much information, just the date, venue and perhaps an RSVP request. More and more couples are sending electronic save-the-dates, which is not only convenient but also cuts costs. Whichever way you decide to send a save-the-date, make sure it looks good – it is, after...

Sue and Rowland recently celebrated their special day at Vrede en Lust, and we love how ZaraZoo captured how beautiful the occasion was! With the Cape Winelands as a backdrop, we created a crisp decor scheme of white and hints of green. Visit ZaraZoo for more lovely photographs.