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

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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.

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

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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!

Blooming Wonderful

 

ABOUT US
Taking care of the details is what we do from start to finish, from save the dates to your thank you cards, décor to tablescape, vase to flowers, dreams to reality. We love helping stylish Western Cape brides create one common thread throughout their wedding and help them express their love story with our beautiful décor, flowers and stationery. It all comes together in our showroom, where we will guide you through the whole process of making your wedding day the BEST DAY EVER. If you are looking for the best wedding décor to hire, wedding stationery and wedding styling, look no further than Blooming Wonderful.

CONTACT INFORMATION
[email protected]
www.bloomingwonderful.co.za
+27 (0)21 852 8573

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Where are you based and what areas do you cover?
We are based In Somerset West; we style beautiful weddings in the Winelands area. We hire out our decor to all brides in the Western Cape area (delivery range is limited). We help Brides in all of SA with beautifully handcrafted wedding stationery.

How did you get started in weddings?
Blooming Wonderful was started just over four years ago, after my husband and I got married. We found the whole process very overwhelming at some times, so we wanted to create a creative space for couples to play around with ideas, tablescapes and have beautiful stationery to add a personal touch.

What inspires you?
Everything inspires me, from a beautifully patterned tile, to an interesting fabric texture. Inspiration and design seem to find me everywhere, especially since we live in the most beautiful part of South Africa.

Favourite place in South Africa?
The West Coast

What advice would you give to brides and grooms?
To just have fun when it comes to the styling aspect of your wedding. All too often, couples get so overwhelmed with the planning of their wedding that they forget to enjoy the experience. A wedding is a personal moment, a chance to show your guests a little glimpse into your love story. We always hope to make it as beautiful as possible.

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

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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.

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.