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SETTING THE SCENE | Labola Decor, Flowers + Planning is for couples who want florals, décor and coordination with person...
16/06/2026

SETTING THE SCENE | Labola Decor, Flowers + Planning is for couples who want florals, décor and coordination with personality: a creative team that can bring fresh ideas to a space while keeping the wedding day beautifully under control.

Led by Gabs, Labola’s work has a lively, expressive quality. Gabs is known for thinking beyond the obvious, enjoying the challenge of a new space and finding a fresh way to interpret it. Whether the brief leans towards wild, tumbling florals, sleek modern styling, or something between the two, Labola looks at the venue, the couple and the budget before bringing the pieces together.

Florals are a big part of that. Labola works with flowers across many budgets, from simple table accents to lavish suspended installations, giving each design the same care and creative attention.

Décor and styling are part of the same picture. Labola has collected and sourced hiring pieces that are a little different from the norm, helping couples add details that feel interesting and creative. Their stationery design offering also means invitations, welcome boards, menus and table details can be brought into the overall look, rather than feeling like a last-minute add-on.

Labola’s on-the-day coordination service begin a month before the wedding, when the team gathers supplier information, asks the right questions and builds a schedule that accounts for the flow of the day. On the wedding day itself, they step in as honorary Maids of Honour, keeping everything moving so the couple can stay present.

Client feedback captures both the creativity and the calm. One couple planning from abroad said: “We didn’t know where to start and from the get-go Labola humoured our ever-changing style and direction whilst maintaining professionalism.” Others speak about breathtaking setup, beautiful flowers, incredible décor, and a team that is patient, accommodating, and kind.

For couples wanting fresh ideas, expressive florals, distinctive details and a team that can keep the day feeling fun and organised, Labola brings 12+ years of creativity and coordination to the wedding setting.

CREDITS
Coordination, Styling, Florals & Décor: Labola Decor, Flowers + Planning
Photos & Video: The Keepers Media
Venue: Providence Country Weddings
Draping: Muirhead's Hiring
Hair & Makeup: Accentuate Hair and Makeup
Marriage Officer: Dream Ceremonies by AJ and Beulah Haasbroek
DJ: Steven Heyns - The Wedding DJ
Photo of Gabs supplied by Gabs

SETTING THE SCENE | After 25+ years in weddings and events, Debbie Montague knows how much happens before a celebration ...
15/06/2026

SETTING THE SCENE | After 25+ years in weddings and events, Debbie Montague knows how much happens before a celebration feels effortless.

Through ETC Events, Debbie brings that experience into wedding coordination, floral and décor styling, supplier management and the practical details that need to come together before guests arrive.

Her background reaches well beyond weddings. ETC Events has planned private celebrations, corporate events, launches, activations and brand experiences across South Africa and abroad, giving Debbie the kind of event experience that helps couples breathe a little easier. Weddings are emotional days, but they are also live events with timelines, suppliers, setup, weather, guests, budgets and countless moving parts.

That is where Debbie’s support becomes so valuable. She offers full wedding and on-the-day coordination, as well as floral and décor styling, helping couples with supplier sourcing, budget control, mood-board ideas, setup, clear-up and the final details that can feel overwhelming when managed alone. Her floral and décor styling also includes a table trial, so couples can see how their ideas are coming together before the wedding day.

What stands out is the way Debbie combines the practical and the personal. She understands the logistics, but she also understands how much the day matters to the people at the centre of it. Her role is to make the planning feel easier, the setup feel managed, and the couple feel supported from the first conversations through to the final details.

One bride planning from overseas said Debbie took care of everything, made the process easy, and meant she did not have to think about a thing on the day. Perhaps the best line comes from a bride who said, “Everyone should have a Debbie at their wedding.”

For couples wanting experience, steady guidance, floral and décor styling, and someone who can keep the full wedding picture in view, ETC Events brings a calm, capable hand to the celebration.

CREDITS
Photographer: Misty Kisses Photography
Venue Zulu Nyala
Florals & Décor: ETC Events
Stationary Baby Be Mine
HMUA Rachel Sarah Artistry (IG)

SETTING THE SCENE | A wedding look often begins as a feeling: a colour, a texture, a place, a mood, a detail that keeps ...
12/06/2026

SETTING THE SCENE | A wedding look often begins as a feeling: a colour, a texture, a place, a mood, a detail that keeps coming back to you. Emily Lockhart Wedding & Event Coordination helps turn that feeling into something beautifully planned, carefully sourced and brought together on the day.

Based in KZN, Emily offers wedding coordination, floral design, styling, décor hire and bespoke event support for couples who want their celebration to feel elegant, imaginative and true to them.

Raised on a farm in the Southern Drakensberg, Emily grew up with nature, open spaces and a strong sense of wonder. After travelling the world, she brought her craft back to KZN, where her work now carries a signature mix of classic beauty, unusual detail, and just enough whimsy to make a celebration feel personal.

Her strength lies in seeing how the pieces belong together. Flowers, hired items, table details, décor elements, suppliers, timing and flow all need to work as one. Emily brings a creative eye to the look of the day, but also the planning mind needed to make it happen without the couple feeling pulled in every direction.

Her floral design adds sight, scent and texture to the setting, from opulent, baroque-style flowers to fresh country blooms. Each design is personal, created to turn a couple’s ideas and preferences into something tangible, expressive and beautiful.

Emily is also known for being resourceful and well connected. If a couple has a mood board, a reference point or a dream detail that needs the right piece or person behind it, she knows how to look beyond the obvious and help bring the best elements together.

The practical side matters just as much. Client feedback speaks about dream flowers, stunning venues, a can-do attitude, positivity and calmness, even during a farm wedding setup with rain in the mix.

For couples wanting a wedding that feels elegant but unexpected, imaginative but still refined, Emily Lockhart Weddings brings florals, styling, coordination and creative detail into one cohesive celebration.

CREDITS
Photographer Tayla-Made Photography
Photo of Emily supplied by Emily
Planner, Florals & Décor: Emily Lockhart Wedding & Event Coordination
Venue Glencairn Weddings
Dress Timeless Bridal Couture
Bridesmaid Jumpsuits Goodclothingsa (IG)
Marriage officer covenant.marriages (IG)

SETTING THE SCENE | A crystal chandelier can draw the eye upward. Fairy lights can make a ceiling feel softer. Festoon l...
11/06/2026

SETTING THE SCENE | A crystal chandelier can draw the eye upward. Fairy lights can make a ceiling feel softer. Festoon lighting can bring warmth to an outdoor space. Draping can help soften edges or connect the lighting to the venue’s colour palette.

These are not just finishing touches. They change how a wedding space feels.

Based in the KZN Midlands, Drape Rite is a family-owned eventing company specialising in lighting and draping services for the wedding industry. Their work is especially useful for couples who want to add glow, height and visual impact to a ceremony or reception space, without having to manage the technical side themselves.

One of Draperite’s standout offerings is their range of spectacular statement chandeliers available for hire in the KZN area. Whether used above a dance floor, dining area, ceremony space or marquee-style setting, chandeliers bring a sense of occasion and can help anchor the room beautifully.

Their lighting offering also includes fairy lights, festoon lighting and other elements that can bring softness and ambience to different wedding settings. Draping is available as part of the service too, helping to soften a venue, complement existing décor, or bring the lighting and colour palette together.

The Draperite team works with couples or wedding planners to consider the venue, theme, colours and existing décor before recommending the right combination of lighting and draping elements. They also handle installation, setup and breakdown, which is a major part of the value they bring on the day.

Client feedback speaks to the kind of team they are to work with: friendly, experienced, and willing to go the extra mile to achieve a beautiful result.

CREDITS

SLIDE 1
Photo Pose-a-rosey Photography
Venue Sweethome Weddings & Functions
Chandelier Drape Rite
Draping Muirhead's Hiring
Dress Meliza Mary
Suit Suit Up suit hire
Makeup KAMU
Hair Headspace
Models Irenes Model Agency

SLIDE 2
Photos Pose-a-rosey Photography
Venue Haycroft Farm Country Wedding Venue and Accommodation
Chandelier Drape Rite
Draping Muirhead's Hiring

SLIDE 3
Draping & Lighting: Drape Rite
Photographer: (IG)
Venue: Harrington House
Coordination & Hiring: Muirhead's Hiring
Florals & Décor: Sarah Stewart Flowers
Team photo Burczak Wedding Photography

SLIDE 4
Photo Kikitography
Lighting Drape Rite
Florals Petals Fine Flowers
Coordination (IG)

SETTING THE SCENE | A wedding space is made up of many moving parts: flowers, furniture, tableware, ceremony details, re...
10/06/2026

SETTING THE SCENE | A wedding space is made up of many moving parts: flowers, furniture, tableware, ceremony details, reception flow, colour, texture and feeling.
In the right hands, those parts begin to speak the same language.

That is where Carolyn Hall of Adore Weddings, brings something very special to the day. Based in KwaZulu-Natal, Adore Weddings and Events offers wedding planning, styling, floral design and décor hire, with Carolyn leading the team as an experienced planner, floral designer and stylist.

Her work is not simply about making a space look beautiful. It is about curating a visual story and sensory experience that feels connected to the couple, the setting and the kind of celebration they want to share with their guests.

Carolyn’s floral work has a signature of its own: romantic, abundant, natural and full of movement. With a background in ballet and contemporary dance, she brings an artist’s understanding of line, depth and space to her arrangements. Her flowers feel alive rather than forced; as if they have room to breathe, lean, grow and move in the breeze.

There is also a grounded, farm-girl instinct in the way she works. Carolyn finds inspiration in grasses, berries, leaves, texture and the natural world around her, while also valuing responsible sourcing, strong relationships with growers, excellent floral care and high-quality product from field to vase.

The personal references in her work can be beautifully specific. She has brought fever trees into a venue for a Kenyan farm girl marrying far from home, combined English Garden and indigenous South African florals for an international couple, suspended white butterflies through a space in honour of a mother no longer there, and created a wild garden aisle in a grand old chapel to reflect both the groom’s history and the bride’s wilder spirit.

That level of design is why Adore’s bespoke floral and décor service is especially suited to couples who see their flowers, styling and setting as a meaningful part of the wedding experience, not an afterthought.

Adore also offers full wedding planning, styling and concept services, on-the-day coordination, and carefully curated furniture and tableware for dining, cocktail and lounge spaces. This means Carolyn can help with both the creative direction and the practical flow of the day.

Client feedback speaks to more than talent. Brides describe Carolyn as calm, kind, joyful, passionate and professional, with one bride sharing that the split arch Carolyn created for the chapel was so beautiful they moved it to the reception afterwards.

For couples wanting a wedding environment that feels romantic, refined, personal and expertly brought together, Adore Weddings offers the rare combination of floral artistry, design intelligence and steady planning support.

CREDITS
Photographer: Vanilla Photography
Photo of Carolyn: (IG)
Florals & Decor: Adore Weddings
Furniture Hire: Laurie Kohrs Contemporary and Elegant Furniture For Hire
Planning & Service: Service Excellence
HAMU: Nixon Make-up
Music: Tanner Wareham Music
Video: (IG)
Second shooter: (IG)

ALL DRESSED UP | For some brides, the veil is the final detail. For Lara of Veil Atelier it is where the whole bridal lo...
09/06/2026

ALL DRESSED UP | For some brides, the veil is the final detail. For Lara of Veil Atelier it is where the whole bridal look can suddenly make sense.

Because a veil is never just about adding fabric. It changes movement. It frames the face. It shifts the mood of the dress. It can soften, sharpen, dramatise, quieten, reveal, or completely reframe the way a bride sees herself in the mirror.

And yet, choosing one can feel strangely overwhelming. Many brides do not know where to start. Some are not sure what length, fabric, trim, colour or detail will work. Others have always thought, “I’m not really a veil girl,” until the right idea changes the conversation completely. That is where Lara’s work becomes so valuable.

Veil Atelier was created for brides who want to reimagine tradition rather than follow it blindly. Based in South Africa, Lara designs and handcrafts veils for women who care about feeling something, not just wearing something. Her work is for brides with a strong sense of self, whether that means a quietly emotional piece, a couture-inspired detail, a bold colour choice, or a veil that carries a very personal story.

Every veil is made by hand, designed, cut and finished in studio with care. Lara works with fine tulle, trims and finishes, using traditional and couture-inspired techniques to create pieces that are expressive, individual and built to last. Nothing is mass-produced, no two veils are exactly the same, and only a limited number of brides are taken on each month so every piece receives the time and attention it deserves.

The reviews say a great deal about both the work and the experience. Brides speak about feeling heard, seen and guided with calm, generous communication throughout the process. One bride said Lara understood her vision, sent photos, asked for input, and created a custom veil in her preferred colours that felt incredibly special. Another said that, although she had not been interested in a veil before meeting Lara, it became the most exciting element of her wedding outfit. Perhaps the strongest review of all? A bride who said she was more obsessed with her veil than her actual wedding dress.

There are several ways to work with Veil Atelier. Brides can browse ready-to-ship and ready-to-order veils, use the quick quote tool for a custom estimate, or book a full custom consultation for something slower, deeper and designed one-to-one. Whether the bride arrives with a clear concept or just a feeling, Lara helps translate it into something wearable, meaningful and beautifully made.

For brides wanting a veil that does more than finish the outfit, Veil Atelier is a remarkable place to begin. This is for the bride who wants the veil to feel personal, artful, unforgettable and completely her own.

CREDITS
Custom Luxury Veils: Veil Atelier

SLIDE 1-2, 3 (left) & 4
Photos Tuhi Photography + Muzuri Photography
HAMU PRO make-up + (IG)
Model (IG)
Dresses Patrick Ferguson Designs
Decor (IG)
Florals (IG)
Accessories (IG)
Location (IG)

SLIDE 3 (right)
Photo Tuhi Photography
Dress Patrick Ferguson Designs
Model Irenes Model Agency

ALL DRESSED UP | Your wedding dress may look fine when you hang it up after the celebration, but wedding-day stains are ...
08/06/2026

ALL DRESSED UP | Your wedding dress may look fine when you hang it up after the celebration, but wedding-day stains are not always as innocent as they seem.

After hours of photographs, hugs, dancing, outdoor moments and happy chaos, most gowns collect something: dust along the hemline, grass or mud marks, make-up, sweat, perfume, champagne, wine, or food spills. Some marks are visible straight away. Others hide quietly in the fabric and only begin to yellow or darken months later.

Many brides store their dress after the wedding and plan to clean it later, but waiting too long can allow stains to set permanently into delicate fabrics like lace, silk, or tulle.

That is where The Dress Edit comes in. Specialising in professional cleaning, refresh, restoration and preservation services for wedding dresses, veils, suits and delicate occasion garments, their team helps brides, grooms, boutiques and wedding businesses look after pieces that need more than standard dry cleaning.

Wedding dresses often include delicate fabrics, lace, beading, embroidery, boning, layered construction and couture detail. The wrong process can damage a gown permanently, so specialist treatment matters. The Dress Edit uses gentle techniques designed for bridal garments, carefully inspecting and treating each piece while protecting the fabric and detail.

Their services include post-wedding dress cleaning, veil care, suit care, stain removal, dress refresh services, garment restoration and bridal gown preservation boxes. For brides wanting to keep their dress, preservation helps guard against light, dust, moisture and environmental exposure, giving the gown a safer place to rest for the years ahead.

The Dress Edit is also a valuable partner for boutiques, rental businesses and brides choosing preloved or second-hand gowns, helping garments feel fresh and ready to be loved again.

Reviews speak warmly about professionalism and attention to detail, with one bride saying The Dress Edit exceeded expectations on her wedding dress and veil.

For anyone wanting to clean, refresh, restore or preserve a wedding garment, The Dress Edit helps protect the pieces you may want to keep, pass on, sell, hire out or remember beautifully.

CREDITS
Bespoke Garment Care: The Dress Edit

PHOTOS
1 & 4 lucaPhotography.co.za
2 Vix Photography Weddings
3 Elysian Photography

ALL DRESSED UP | Dressing the men in a wedding party is not just about finding a few suits in the right sizes. There is ...
05/06/2026

ALL DRESSED UP | Dressing the men in a wedding party is not just about finding a few suits in the right sizes. There is the groom, the groomsmen, fathers, page boys, colour choices, timelines, fittings, comfort, photographs, and the small but important details that help everyone look like they belong together without feeling copied and pasted.

That is where Suit Up suit hire in Westville makes the process feel so much easier. This family-run business has been helping men and boys dress well for weddings, matric dances, business functions, and formal occasions since 2013, with a strong focus on friendly service, proper fit, and making the experience feel organised from the start.

Claire and her team offer high-quality formal and fashion suits for hire, with the option to purchase where needed. Their range caters for men and boys, with limited plus-size options available, and fittings are handled by appointment only so each client gets the time and attention needed. No rushed walk-ins. No quick “try this and hope for the best” approach. Just a dedicated fitting experience built around the occasion.

Fit is a big part of what makes the service valuable. With in-house tailoring, the team can assist with alterations to jackets, trousers, and shirts so the final look feels polished and comfortable. They also create tailor-made accessories such as waistcoats, ties, cravats, and bow ties, which is especially helpful for couples wanting the wedding party to feel coordinated without becoming too matchy-matchy.

The reviews speak strongly to the Suit Up experience. Clients mention quality suits, reasonable pricing, friendly and attentive service, excellent advice, professional fittings, and tailoring that helped the suit fit perfectly. One review described them as a “one stop shop for all formal occasion attire”, which sums up their appeal beautifully.

For couples wanting the groom, groomsmen, fathers, and boys to look smart, feel comfortable, and be fitted with minimal stress, Suit Up Suit Hire offers a polished, practical, and well-managed way to get everyone suited for the day.

CREDITS
Suits: Suit Up suit hire
Models: Irenes Model Agency

SLIDE 1 & 2
Photographer: Pose-a-rosey Photography
Venue: Sweethome Weddings & Functions
Florals: Muirhead's Hiring

SLIDE 3
Photo & Film Conway Photo And Film
Venue: The Glass Barn

SLIDE 4
Photographer: Stephen Michael
Venue: Sweethome Weddings & Functions
Draping & Florals: Muirhead's Hiring
Dress: Meliza Mary
Makeup: KAMU
Hair: Headspace

ALL DRESSED UP | Some jewellery catches the eye because it sparkles. Some because it feels like it could only have been ...
04/06/2026

ALL DRESSED UP | Some jewellery catches the eye because it sparkles. Some because it feels like it could only have been made by that artist.

That is the quiet magic of Penelope Jardine Jewellery. Based in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Penelope is a goldsmith with 37 years of experience hand-making fine jewellery in gold, platinum, silver, precious metals, and gemstones. Her work includes engagement rings, wedding bands, fine jewellery, bridal party pieces, special occasion jewellery, custom commissions, and the remodelling of old family pieces.

What makes Penelope’s work so distinctive is the sense of artistry behind it. Her pieces do not feel pulled from a standard catalogue or shaped by passing trends. Each one is handmade by Penelope in her workshop, with the detail, care, and personalisation that only come from a maker’s hands and an artist’s eye.

For couples, that matters. An engagement ring or wedding band is not simply a piece of jewellery chosen for a date in the calendar. It becomes part of everyday life, part of a love story, and often part of a family’s future. Penelope’s gift is creating pieces that feel deeply personal without losing their refinement; jewellery that feels wearable, meaningful, and unmistakably individual.

She also works beautifully with inherited jewellery, helping clients reimagine existing family pieces into something newly wearable. That balance between sentiment and fresh design is especially valuable for couples wanting to honour what came before while creating something that feels right for this chapter.

The client review says so much about the experience. After discovering Penelope’s Instagram, one client said he was struck by the inspired creativity behind each item and had “never seen rings like that before”. Working with Penny was described as warm, friendly, patient, collaborative, and an absolute delight, with a final engagement ring that was nothing short of spectacular.

For couples wanting jewellery that carries the workmanship of an experienced goldsmith and the originality of an artist, Penelope Jardine Jewellery is a beautiful recommendation.

CREDITS
Jewellery Designer: Penelope Jardine Jewellery

SLIDES 1, 3 (left) & 4
Photographer: Burczak Wedding Photography
Venue:
Florals: Labola Decor, Flowers + Planning
Dress: Che Couture
Models Irenes Model Agency

SLIDE 2 & 3 (ring photos)
Photos supplied by Penelope Jardine Jewellery

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