Real Brides – Country Weddings

We shine the spotlight on three beautiful brides and their countryside weddings. Read more about their venues, décor, dresses, favourite moments, and more. If you’re a bride-to-be, we hope this inspires you as you plan your special day.   Roxann & Warren Green They say your wedding day is one of the best days in your life and while I never truly believed how one day in a white dress could be all that, but...

Things to Say “I Do” … from a timeless tradition

Hi, future brides! As you’re ticking off the last few items on your wedding checklist, we’ve got some sentimental ideas to make your big day even more special. Let’s talk about the tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”—and how to give it a modern twist! Does your Mom or Gran still have her wedding dress? If you’re not planning to wear it, why not repurpose it into a stunning bridal robe...

Make My Day! [Perfect]

Have you ever wondered how weddings come together? Meet Mandy, your wedding coordinator extraordinaire. While there are a lot of hats to wear as a wedding planner, what is your biggest focus that brings it all together? My main focus is making sure the couple can relax and enjoy themselves, and to soak in every moment without worrying about the details! When I see them during their first dance, I know I’ve done my job...

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...

Just Married!

We celebrate several local couples who decided to tie the knot right here in the Midlands – a picture-perfect place! Read more as they share details from their day, from dress to decor.   BRITTNEY & ROAN McCABE (Photos by Laura Jean Harris)   Which venue did you choose and why? I had always dreamed of getting married on the farm I was lucky enough to grow up on. Everdon Estate is an avocado farm...

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...

Celebrating Love in Style

Not sure what type of wedding you are looking for? Here are four stunning venues to choose from found in our area. Whether you want to say your vows outdoors, under a forest canopy, in a simplistic chapel, amongst gorgeous views, or in a more intimate setting, we’ve got you covered!    “I Do” With a View Nestled in the Blue Crane Nature Reserve, and overlooking the beautiful Nottingham Road valley, Brahman Hills is the...

A Beautiful Arrangement

A flower bouquet has been a part of the bridal look since ancient Roman times when ladies would carry or wear floral garlands (like a flower crown) at their wedding to symbolise fidelity, fertility and new beginnings. The tradition has since grown and adapted. If caught during the bouquet toss, it would not only mean that you’re next to get married, but that you will have good fortune. We share more about different floral arrangements...

Happily Ever After

Weddings are special occasions and can be challenging to plan, but the end result is always worth it. We look at three couples and their advice on how they brought their dream wedding to life.   The Groves: Lorren and Michael Mandy WHEN WAS YOUR WEDDING? 30 April 2022   WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO GET MARRIED IN THE MIDLANDS? I chose the Midlands specifically because of where it is situated. We live in the...

The Infinity Story

A tale of two artists who brought their creative visions and passions to life in their events venue.   Brendon and I are two creatives who chose to live a different life on a 100-acre farm on Mount West, 20 minutes from Nottingham Road, off the grid with our darling cat and two cattle dogs, Bruce and Sheila (of course!). Our venue, Infinity, has been a ‘creation in progress’ to accomplish this building feat from...