Pieter & Petro’ s Greyton Wedding

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On this freezing cold day here in Stellenbosch, Petro and Pieter’s heartwarming wedding seems to be just what the doctor ordered! The gorgeous couple, who first laid eyes on each other as first-year students, tied the knot in beautiful Greyton. We love their choice of venue, the newly renovated farm venue The Oaks Estate.

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Behind the Scenes at KAMERS vol Geskenke 2012

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We are super excited to announce that The Pretty Blog will be the online media partner of this year’s Kamers vol Geskenke. The Pretty Blog and Kamers, a match made in heaven! The creators of Kamers are passionate about proudly South African products, young creatives and cultivating new talent

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The Classic Lemon Meringue Pie {Recipe}

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Being a serious sweet tooth, I love classic lemon meringue pie. I’ve tasted many versions of it, and after many baking attempts at home I’ve now perfected the recipe for the way I like my lemon meringue. It should be tangy enough to get your tongue in a twist, but just sweet enough to make you go back for more.

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Know Your Style -Part 2 {The Minimalist}

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In this week’s Know Your Style insert bridal stylist and consultant Anneke Roux, from AnnaH, discusses the minimalist. A typical ‘less is more’ approach.

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Special Events {Shop Tour}

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You might recognise the name Special Events, as we have done a few wonderful giveaways with them. The girls from Special Events recently turned another one of their dreams into reality by opening a decor and events shop here in Stellenbosch.

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What to Wear: The Going Away Outfit {Fashion}

What to Wear: The Going Away Outfit {Fashion}

Being bid farewell post-reception for your romantic holiday is a tradition few would have the stamina to manage today. Weddings are mammoth beasts to manage and you’d be hard-pressed to find a bride eager to spend her first married day on an international flight. But sometimes weddings aren’t large-scale affairs, they’re intimate family gatherings followed by road trips up the coast, train rides to the country or weekends away in the winelands. For these newlyweds a going away outfit is still a wonderful tradition to uphold.

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Henko & Minke’s Down-to-Earth Celebration

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As much as I love bursts of colour, my heart started to flutter when I saw this wedding with all its natural tones, for the first time. Henko and Minke’s big day was a celebration filled with rustic elegance.

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