Location: Cape

Expressions Photography

Expressions Photography

 

ABOUT US
Hi, we are Andre and Selma. We are a couple and a COUPLE of wedding photographers. We are lovers of the world and light. Our photographic style is a blend of both documentary and classic. We love to throw a few edgy shots into the mix too. We always shoot as a team, ensuring that your wedding day is covered from two unique perspectives.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.expressionsphoto.co.za
+27 (0) 84 599 0902

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Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
Although Cape Town is our home, nothing excites us more than a road trip into unknown territory. We’ll happily cover your wedding throughout South Africa. When we are not taking photographs we like to collect passport stamps – we are happiest when doing both. We’d be happy to shoot your destination wedding anywhere in the world.

How did you get started in weddings?
It was never something we planned. It just seemed to happen. We shot a friend’s wedding. From there we got a few referrals and realised it was something we’d like to explore. Now, several years down the line, we wouldn’t change what we do for the world!

What inspires you?
We love telling people’s stories. There is very little that gets us more excited than creating something new. Each wedding is an opportunity to create images that are not only unique, but that showcase your love story. This, beautiful light and travel all fuel our creative energy.

Favourite place in South Africa?
Any dirt road off the beaten track. The vastness, silence and light in the Karoo really speaks to our souls.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
Stay true to yourselves. Make your wedding day your own. Rather add a few minutes here and there on the day to spend with family and friends than racing against the clock.

The Wedding DJ’s

The Wedding DJ’s

 

ABOUT US
WE ARE A TEAM OF AVID MUSICIANS AND DJ’S THAT HAVE DEVELOPED AN UNPARALLELED REPUTATION FOR WEDDING AND PRIVATE FUNCTION ENTERTAINMENT. We have years of experience and an excellent reputation for a professional full house of entertainment solutions. Having performed at hundreds of wedding ourselves with many great reviews, we take the worry of music at your wedding off your hands, so you can relax and focus on the many other important elements of your big day.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.the-weddingdjs.co.za
+27 (0)82 829 6563

MORE ABOUT US
Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
We are based in Cape Town and service the entire country.

How did you get started in weddings?
I have been DJ’ing since high school and was asked by a friend to play at his wedding, it went well and I started getting more enquiries, I have been operating in the wedding industry for about 10 years now and enjoy my job very much.

What inspires you?
I really believe that it is an honour to perform on somebody’s wedding day and take great pride in creating moments of utter joy, bringing people together to create instances that they will remember for the rest of their lives is what inspires me.

Favourite place in South Africa?
Franschhoek is one of my most favourite places to go and also perform, there is so much beauty and diversity to choose from, the people are all wonderful to be around.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
Planning is everything, prepare well and book suppliers you can trust so that on the big day you can allow them to fulfil your vision, giving you time to enjoy the moment with as little stress as possible. It all goes by way too fast, remember to soak it all in.

Two Chefs Catering

Two Chefs Catering

 

ABOUT US
Two Chefs offers bespoke catering for special occasions. As one of the Winelands’ finest caterers, Two Chefs with their highly sought-after services will ensure that the food for your special day not only matches the glamour and excitement of the big day but also exceeds all your expectations.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.twochefs.co.za
+27 (0)82 833 3679 | +27 (0)82 552 4299

MORE ABOUT US
Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
We are based in Stellenbosch and cover the Winelands, Boland and the whole Cape Peninsula.

How did you get started in weddings?
We did our first Winelands wedding a couple of years ago and word spread really fast about our work and just exploded from there!

What inspires you?
Being able to offer our clients 5 star quality in a catering environment.

Favourite place in South Africa?
West Coast!

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
Don’t try and please all your guests with your menu on the day, that will never happen! Do what you like and have food that you love, it’s your special day!

Bright and Beautiful, Flowers & Table Decor

Bright and Beautiful, Flowers & Table Decor

 

ABOUT ME
A discerning clientele trusts us to deliver the very highest standard of design and customer service whilst competently working within your budget. A strong emphasis on personalisation and expression of individuality is important. We are relentless in working together with the bridal couple to ensure that flowers and table décor exceed expectations. Attention to every aspect of your function will complete the guest experience and make it memorable. We are meticulous in making sure that even the smallest detail is perfect. Everything we do is done with LOVE.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
brightandbeautiful.co.za
+27 (0)21 671 7942 | +27 (0)82 859 3185

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Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
We are based in Claremont, Cape Town and work in surrounding areas.

How did you get started in weddings?
Bright and Beautiful, Flowers & Decor started off as a small business eight years ago. It happened at a time in my life when I was able to follow my dreams, being able to relax and enjoy doing something I loved. I often tell people that, as I have no daughters of my own, and will therefore never have the chance of being the mother of the bride, I make all my prospective brides my adopted daughters for a short while. It is always an emotional moment seeing my girls in their wedding dresses, glowing and looking totally gorgeous as they are about to walk down the aisle.
I was lucky enough to be trained by Joan Pare (Constantia School of Floristry) who was a legend back in the day! Although I did not pursue a career in florisry at that time I always maintained a love and interest in flower arranging and over the years have done several flower courses.

What inspires you?
I am inspired by nature – the seasons bringing us different flowers and foliage, textures and colours. I enjoy travelling which helps me to keep abreast of trends and styles.

Favourite place in South Africa?
Definitely my own home town, Cape Town. A weekend hideaway or day trip would be to Franschhoek.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
Sit down together and draw up a comprehensive budget for your wedding. Make a pact to stick to your budget despite temptation. Let your florist/stylist know what your budget is. Be realistic! You should feel comfortable and trust your co-ordinator and/or floral designer. Give them the opportunity to put your ideas together and present a vision for your special day.

Wedding Concepts

Wedding Concepts

 

ABOUT US
Decidedly different, and simply superior, Wedding Concepts is one of the world’s most celebrated full service event planning companies. Handcrafting celebrations of distinction for a discerning global clientele throughout South Africa, no expectation is too great for their talented team, and no detail goes unnoticed, while their world class creativity & premium planning service is second to none. With over 400 extraordinary designer weddings in their portfolio, Wedding Concepts is the savvy choice for wedding planning perfection in Southern Africa.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.weddingconcepts.co.za
+27 (0)21 426 5783

MORE ABOUT US
Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
Our head office is based in Cape Town, however we coordinate and execute our designer celebrations across all of South Africa as well as neighbouring countries.

How did you get started in weddings?
After visiting and falling in love with South Africa, Christina started Wedding Concepts in 2004, followed by sister companies Event Concepts & Travel Concepts that now form the Concepts Collection. The company has since coordinated some of the largest and most high profile nuptials & events conducted on our shores.

What inspires you?
We are inspired by design and detail as well as service excellence, for our international team, these go hand in hand and we love setting trends and creating bespoke designer celebrations for our clients from all corners of the earth.

Favourite place in South Africa?
We are all very proud to call Cape Town home and love sharing this diverse city with our international clients and sharing the hidden gems with our local market. It was recently placed number 1 on the New York Times list of places to visit in the world and we couldn’t agree more. Needless to say our 5 star Game Reserves hold a very close second.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
Don’t be shy to set your own trends! Designing a wedding these days has moved into the realm of conceptualising an event, often across several days. Involving a professional coordination team like Wedding Concepts should be a top priority to guarantee stress free perfection from A to Z.

The Mosaic Wedding Company

The Mosaic Wedding Company

 

ABOUT ME
I am a 30 year old born and bred Capetonian, and if you decide to choose me to plan your wedding, please be assured that the utmost love and affection will go into every thought and moment spent planning YOUR Legendary Day.
I actually have a wedding file (which has now been taken over by my Pinterest board) which I have created for my future Legendary Wedding Day… some may find that odd, however, I want my wedding day to be perfect, just as much as you do. I have loved weddings all my life, they are just so romantic and as clichéd as it may sound, it is the first day of the rest of your life, and what a day it will be!

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.mosaicweddings.co.za
+27 (0)74 129 7626

MORE ABOUT ME
Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
I am based in Cape Town, however, I go whereever the next wedding takes me.

How did you get started in weddings?
I started out in the wedding industry as a Professional Wedding Photographer in 2008. With each wedding that I photographed, I realised how much I loved being a part of my bride and groom’s special day, (I also realised how many brides were in way over their heads and completely stressed out) and slowly but surely, I made my move into becoming a Professional Wedding Planner. I have been the proud owner of The Mosaic Wedding Company since 2011 and have planned many weddings since opening.

What inspires you?
I am inspired by life in general – positive and real people, laughter, dreaming of the unimaginable, feeling skinny on a fat day and love!

Favourite place in South Africa?
Oooh, that’s a hard one. I love the beach, so the West Coast is a top contender. The wine routes are just as stunning, but if I had to choose – then I would say the Kruger National Park. I was lucky enough to spend some time there a few years ago and fell in love with everything about it.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
Relax! Everything comes together in the end. Planners are there to help you and guide you through the hard and stressful times. We have done this so many times, so trust us. Don’t let the small things become the big things. It is so important to understand this. Try to think of yourself in ten years time looking back at your wedding day. You should be smiling and remembering your first kiss as husband and wife, or the dance you had with your father. It is a special time for you and your husband, so wake up, get dressed, walk down that aisle and enjoy your first day as a Mrs. Trust the suppliers you have hired and spend the rest of the day drinking champagne and enjoying yourself.