Creation Events

 

ABOUT US
Creation Events is a boutique luxury wedding planning service based in the Western Cape, South Africa. Founded by one of Cape Town’s most trusted and experienced wedding planners, Theresa Lazarevic, Creation Events prides itself on its transparency, personalized service, and attention to detail.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.creationevents.co.za
+27 (0) 765 333884

MORE ABOUT US
Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
Creation Events is based in Somerset West, but we work all over the Western Cape. We have done weddings in the West Coast, Overberg and Boland. We however find ourselves regularly in the Cape Winelands and Elgin regions.

How did you get started in weddings?
The first time the words “wedding planning” were planted with Theresa, the founder and creative director of Creation Events, was with a aptitude test at the age of 17. Sadly the career as wedding planner didn’t exist in South Africa back then, so she studied Consumer Science with the intention to eventually pursue a career in guest house management. Many years later, while traveling in the UK, she spotted an advert in a newspaper advertising a job opportunity for a wedding planner and the little seed germinated. At that point the wedding industry had just started developing and growing in South Africa. Theresa came back to South Africa and gained experience working under one of the local industry’s biggest event planning names. In 2011, after a short break to focus on her new role as a mom, starting her own boutique planning service seemed like the next, most natural step, and Creation Events was launched.

What inspires you?
All the beautiful things that life offers us, like the perfect imperfect blooms, plants, trees, magical gardens. Even the dry, bare, and some times harsh parts of our country contain an essence of beauty in its own form. Most of all, though, we are inspired by family, the closeness and magic that happens when family get together. Oh and then don’t forget glassware, fabrics and stunning cutlery.

Favourite place in South Africa?
To Theresa this is definitely Yzerfontein. This little coastal town is her home away from home and holds a special place in her heart. Her family has been holidaying there since before her birth, so it is no surprise that this is the place where she goes to recharge her batteries, to soak up the sun and to drink long G&Ts with the sun setting over the ocean.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
The success of a perfect celebration is not just one thing but the experience your guest takes home of all the collective aspects around an celebration. In order to balance this, careful budgeting is required so that you don’t spend all your moolah on stunning décor or the top end photographer, and then end up not being able to provide the style of entertainment that your guests would expect. As a couple you can also be swept up by all the amazing things that the world of weddings offers, but stay true to yourself and make sure your wedding is an extension of who you are as a couple.

Event Affairs

 

ABOUT US
Event Affairs is currently rated as one of the best wedding planners in South Africa. Why? Because our approach goes beyond the traditional wedding coordinator role. Planning a wedding is no small feat; however, with our team by your side, you can relax knowing that you and your guests will be treated to an experience of a lifetime. Our extensive expertise focuses on creating unique local and destination wedding experiences. Our promise to our bridal couples is simple: We will be by your side throughout the planning process, to ensure your day is everything you’ve dreamed of and more.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.eventaffairs.co.za
+27 (0)21 671 4994

MORE ABOUT US
Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
We are based in Cape Town, South Africa, but we work nationally throughout South Africa. We also plan weddings in Dubai and Mauritius.

How did you get started in weddings?
After working for other events companies early in my career and experiencing many a wedding done by many different co-ordinators, when we decided to start Event Affairs, it was natural that we would open a wedding division given our love and absolute passion for the wedding industry.

What inspires you?
People! I love working in a team with my amazing suppliers and working for bridal couples to make their vision for their special day come to life!

Favourite place in South Africa?
It has to be Cape Town, the Mother City.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
On the day, stop and take it all in. It goes so fast and it is important to have some time to just stop and observe and feel what is going on around you! It’s really quite magical!

Tickled Pink Wedding and Events

 

ABOUT US
Tickled Pink Weddings and Events is here to help you add that little extraordinary sparkle to your wedding. We are a personal wedding planning service specialising in Johannesburg city, luxury bush lodge, South African and exclusive destination weddings.
We are here to support and enhance your journey by hand selecting and working with the most suitable and professional suppliers in the industry. We delicately weave all aspects of your wedding together to create an amazing experience for you and your guests. Something tangible that you and they will never forget and always cherish. We believe it is about the adventure and memory of a wedding experience, not just a day.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.tickledpinkevents.co.za
+27 (0)78 173 2094

MORE ABOUT US
Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
We are based in Parktown North, Johannesburg, South Africa We focus on Johannesburg city and surrounds as well as luxury bush lodge and destination weddings which can take us down the road or around South Africa/internationally – to wherever our client chooses to tie the knot.

How did you get started in weddings?
I worked in London in the corporate events banking industry for five years. I managed events in London, Europe and the Middle East during this time. These events were fast paced, high powered and edgy but often lacked scope for creativity in terms of decor, flowers and personal touch. Weddings, I felt would offer the opportunity to add the personal touch and the softness lacking from the corporate space. And so Tickled Pink Wedding and Events was born four years ago to offer a very personal and specialised wedding planning service to clients for their unique weddings. I often felt that it was hard to turn my vision into reality and I wanted to be able to bridge this gap between clients and suppliers, and be able to offer this service and possibility to my clients. I wanted to be able to go the extra mile for them and make it come true.

What inspires you?
Colour, I LOVE colour! Chic and stylish flowers, decor and design, beautiful venues with wonderful views, the African bush, candlelight, going on safari, Africa, conservation and making the world a better place, gardens, the sea, mountains, travel, Italy, France, history, new and wonderful places, people and adventures.

Favourite place in South Africa?
Tough one – there are many… Johannesburg for its super friendly people and electric vibe. The lowveld – the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Game Reserve, to name a few. The Eastern Cape – Kenton On Sea and the Transkei. Cape Town – I studied here and always love revisiting the mountains, beaches, penguins, sea and vistas.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
Do not sweat the small stuff. Decide what makes you happy and what you both really want for your wedding first. The detail is nice to have but do not let it take over you and your relationship/s. (It really is not worth it.) Couples often do not realise the amount of time and effort it takes to plan a wedding so do yourself a favour and hire a professional wedding planner to ensure you enjoy the wedding build up and actual day. Many couples lose sight as to what is important and actually the ceremony and coming together is the most magical part of your wedding day (surrounded by your family and friends).

Natural Nostalgia – Flowers, Decor & Styling

 

ABOUT US
Natural Nostalgia is about everything beautiful, organic, natural, wild and free. What do we do best? Making pretty of course! We work with flowers, decor hire and event concept and styling. Our work really is a labour of love – straight from the heart to the hand. We love (hmmm…maybe are little obsessed with) wild, whimsical and natural floral design but at the same time appreciate the more traditional styling – ensuring we cater for a wide array of tastes. Being creative cats we appreciate clients who ‘push the boat out’ and we are constantly learning, growing and experimenting. Our table decor hiring collection has grown remarkably to include all sorts of unique and gorgeous pieces which reflects current interior trends and fashions. We also help our clients with styling and planning – ensuring the entire theme and concept of their wedding is brought together and implemented within budget, in harmony with concept and without stress or worry.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.naturalnostalgia.co.za
+27 (0)72 954 7762

MORE ABOUT US
Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
We really are a true reflection of our environment – creating romantic and beautiful events in this place we are lucky enough to call home – the great open spaces of farmland and countryside of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. We cover all areas of the Midlands from Pietermaritzburg to the Drakensberg. We also can travel to the coast should our client require.

How did you get started in weddings?
The business came about by hiring my personal collection of vintage decor and shabby-chic objects in 2014. I had just returned from running a small intimate bush lodge in a remote part of Tanzania. I moved to the KZN Midlands to satisfy my desire to live and work in a quiet, peaceful and beautiful part of the world again. The business then expanded when I discovered my love of flowers and floral design. Over time we have collected a vast array of table decor which is both beautiful and trendy for our clients to hire.

What inspires you?
I guess I am most inspired by my environment. Being a town girl who moved to the countryside and now lives on a farm with a donkey, a horse and lots of dogs! I’m inspired by the beauty that surrounds me. I love everything beautiful and feel inspired by nature on a daily basis. At the same time I love interiors and decor and my work allows me to appreciate both elements and weave these together seamlessly.

Favourite place in South Africa?
Hmmmm there are so many! I love any open space where there is wildlife, birdlife and trees. I am really fond of the mountains and the beautiful Drakensberg is a favourite for its dramatic landscapes. I also lived and worked in remote parts of Tanzania so the veldt and bush is close to my heart forever and always.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
Don’t try to DIY the flowers and set-up of your special day! Floral design really is a skill – and you should hire someone who has a reputable name and portfolio to show for it. Wedding flowers take up a lot of time and you don’t want to spend days before your wedding toiling over this. The same goes for the set-up and breakdown – you don’t want to be climbing up ladders – hanging flower installations the day before your wedding or tying ribbon and rosemary around hundreds of napkins! Similarly the day after your wedding you don’t want to be packing up decor and returning these to vendors. Instead the days before your wedding you want to be sipping on champagne and having your nails done and the day after telling stories with your best friends and family about what a wonderful day you had!

Absolute Perfection

 

ABOUT US
Absolute Perfection is a High End Fine Art Luxury, Wedding Consultancy located in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa. Absolute Perfection specializes in complete Event Styling, Coordination and Floral Design, predominantly for Luxury South African Safari Destination Weddings.  Our unique approach towards our events creates pictures, experiences, made to last for eternity. We assist with not only styling our clients’ wedding receptions, but also provide guidance with entire event production from start to finish. As designers, Absolute Perfection draws inspiration from the past, present and future, from interior design, fine art, fashion, travel, luxurious living; but mostly our passion for life and beautiful things. With attention to quality and detail, we combine colors, shapes, textures, patterns and innovative concepts to create truly memorable occasions. Keeping in mind that event styling is not just about flowers… it is about creating an atmosphere.  Absolute Perfection assists with advising on High End industry professionals, event layout, custom lighting, specialty linens, furniture and props that will give your event ambiance and character.   Every celebration paints a picture, evokes an emotion and tells a story…we are here to co-create and execute a customized, personal occasion that truly reflects YOU in the heart of African opulence!

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.absoluteperfection.co.za
+27 (0)72 314 9347

MORE ABOUT US
Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
We are based in Johannesburg, South Africa and service nationwide, as well as Mozambique, Kalahari regions.

How did you get started in weddings?
I have an interior design back ground, and started planning events while I was studying Interior. Once I finished I wanted to continue planning events as well as incorporate my interior knowledge, which lead me to open up my own wedding planning business; that was 2009.

What inspires you?
I get inspired by travel, nature, art, music and Interior. I think as a creative we draw inspiration from anything artistic. Just love love and the love for all things beautiful.

Favourite place in South Africa?
Definitely the Dolphin Coast in KZN; I just love being close to anything abundant in green and blue seas.

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
The most important advice I can give to brides and grooms is never to forget why you decided to get married in the first place. Weddings are a one day event, a marriage is a lifetime achievement, and that is the ultimate goal.

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

 

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.