Italian Inspired Wedding Ideas

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We’ve always wanted to do a pretty bridal shoot in the bustling City of Gold. And when Christine made her way to Johannesburg some time ago, we got our chance. Candice from Absolute Perfection offered to pull together a romantic wedding decor look, especially for our readers.

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Chris & Doerthe’s Romantic Elopement

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Our real wedding story for this week, introduces Chris and Doerthe who met on an unexpected night out with friends where they ended up spending that very same evening sitting next to Geneva Lake, under the stars enjoying a bottle of wine and chatting until the early hours of the next day.

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Denton & Lorrae’s DIY Forest Wedding

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Last month, we featured our styled eclectic story, using the Mountain Breeze forest as our backdrop. It was magical to say the least, so we can only imagine the splendour of Denton and Lorrae’s special day as it was celebrated within the same mysterious setting of De Uijlenes in Gansbaai.

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Love Detail {Paper Art}

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When we featured Elonah and Gregory’s colourful wedding back in 2011, we knew there was something special about this bride. It’s evident from her wedding’s gorgeous decor that she is exceptionally creative, and the bright hanging squares they made have been copied and pinned many many times.

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Mother’s Day Flower Tags

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There is a very special day coming up- Mother’s day! Mothers are definitely one of life’s most amazing treasures. This year I have a big love for flowers: designing with them, styling with them and decorating with them. And what better way to use them as part of a DIY.

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Cisco & Lani’s Elegant Street Fiesta

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The wedding of Cisco and Lani has gone beyond inspirational and defies the concept of conventional formalities. After a beautiful open-air ceremony at Molenvliet Estate, guests were treated to a festive ‘street festival’ in the vineyards and preceded to a reception area, filled with a variety of chic colonial inspired lounge areas.

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Crustless Pear and Almond Tart

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Back in the heydays of Nook Eatery, my favourite daytime hangout in Stellenbosch a few years ago, their pear and almond tart was one of my ultimate pastries to enjoy with a strong cup of fresh coffee. Unfortunately, Nook doesn’t exist anymore. Jessica and Luke moved to Greyton, and they started a new venture called A Good Place To Gather.

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