The Real Grooms of the Midlands

We look at three dashing grooms who suited up and tied the knot with their blushing brides. If you are a groom-to-be, we hope this will inspire you as you wait for your wife-to-be to walk down the aisle. Travis Strydom    WHERE DID YOU GET MARRIED IN THE MIDLANDS? Brahman Hills.   HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU SAW YOUR BRIDE ALL DRESSED UP ON THE DAY? ⁠I had the opposite reaction to what...

Date Night: In or Out

With Love Month on our doorstep, some of you may want to celebrate by dining out while others want a cosy night in – either way can be fun and delectably done with the help of these suggestions!   A Romantic Picnic at Home You don’t need to eat out to have a special date night. Why not indulge in a cosy indoor picnic instead? Set the mood and turn your living room into a...

Experience the Love at Home

Every Valentine’s Day, there is usually a dinner, wine, chocolate and, well, a partner! Whether you have someone special in your life or not, don’t forget about giving yourself some TLC this Love Month. Lucky for you, we have just the local businesses to help you with the ultimate at-home self-care session.   Transform your at-home pampering routine into a lavish retreat with Dermassential. Immerse yourself in the luxury of Lovely Marula Body Oil, a...

Something Bold, Something Blue

The concept behind this styled shoot was to break free from traditional wedding norms and embrace the bold and unexpected to exude an air of daring elegance. A group of local suppliers joined forces to create an extraordinary, styled wedding photoshoot with the theme “Something Bold, Something Blue”, located at Highgate Wine Estate, an elegant venue with picturesque surroundings. The aim was to craft an experience that was both unusual and magical, capturing the essence...

Our Love Story

Roses are red, violets are blue, and we have something special in store for you! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we look at four married couples from all walks of life, how they met, and how long they’ve been keeping the loving flames stoked. Whether you are single, in a relationship, engaged, married or “it’s complicated”, a little love inspiration can go a long way and we hope this will inspire you to define,...

The Business of Beginnings

We asked five wedding businesses in the Midlands what their services are all about, just in case you need to plan a wedding! They also included some tips based on their specific offerings and expertise. Starting with Service Excellence, which is an events management company that focuses on providing staff to assist to set up and take down your events. Specialising in guest service and waiting, the company also offers a one-stop-shop when it comes...

Little Weddings, Big Hearts

Hemyock Farm Is a quaint working farm situated in the Natal Midlands. Our name translates to “summer stream” or “river bend” which is made clear when approaching the farmhouse crossing over the beautiful 7km of the Mooi River. The charming simplistic workings of the farm and the unspoken beauty in our surroundings leave you feeling at peace and in awe. Following a two-year restoration, the old farmhouse has been returned to its prime and now...

Love, The Midlands

L is for the lovely views you get to see. O is for the one on one time you get to have. V is for the variety of things to do. E is for the extraordinary relationship you have to keep building. L.O.V.E is all we feel for Cupid’s month of February (my birth month *wink, wink*), and what a great way to spoil your partner than with a romantic getaway in the Midlands. I...