The Art of The Dress

Inside the studios of three local couture designers shaping the bridal landscape with craft, creativity, and heart. Our region has long been a place where creativity, meticulous craftsmanship, and attention to detail flourish. In wedding couture, that ethos becomes deeply personal. Designers pour countless hours of artistry and intuition into garments that carry extraordinary emotional weight. A wedding gown is more than fabric and fit – it is memory, identity, celebration, and story. For this...

Meet two local wedding DJs who know all about the importance of having a good soundtrack when you’re tying the knot, from first dance to celebrating all night long! Jarryd Sunkel Starting out At the age of 10, I DJ’d at my mom’s 40th birthday with a pair of tape decks and an old antiquated amplifier. I’ve always had a deep love for music, which naturally led me to DJing. At age 16, I started...

Stay on top of the Tiers

We asked three local wedding cake makers for their predictions for wedding cakes this year. If you’re planning your wedding, this might give you some tips and inspiration, too!  Janine Ehlers Whisked Cakery The Beginning I started baking as a part-time hobby in 2020 while I was still working in finance. In 2021, I made the leap to pursue baking full-time. What truly inspires me is seeing the joy a cake can bring to someone’s...

Real Brides and Groom

Trent and Paige Strydom Our Story It all began at Ashton International College in Ballito, where we fell in love at age 16. We grew up together through our years at Stellenbosch University and eventually settled in Cape Town. To mark eight years, Trent planned eight surprises, ending with the biggest one of all: an engagement ring. One year later, we said “I do”. The Venue We visited Netherwood Farm exactly one year before our...

Real Brides and Grooms

Cade and Natascha Foster Our Story Cade and I met on our first date in January 2023, just before I left KZN to complete my honours in the Western Cape. One date quickly became many, and we fell deeply in love while navigating long distance. After I completed my studies and returned home, everything unfolded naturally. Cade proposed in December 2024, and we got married on 18 October 2025; it was the most magical day....

Real Brides and Grooms

Ceagan and Courtney Scott Our Story We met back in 2016 during our Matric Rage festival. We didn’t go to the same school, but we both lived in Ballito and had close mutual friends, so I guess it was inevitable that we’d meet eventually. We became great friends from the start. I (Courtney) spent a year in America, but when I came back home in 2018, we met again and started hanging out almost every...

Brahman Hills

Turn Your Wedding Celebration Into A Destination Escape  Brahman Hills in Nottingham Road is a one-of-a-kind experience. It attracts not only locals but also visitors from far and wide to indulge in and replenish themselves with all it has to offer. However, it’s got that special something that has made it a top choice for bridal couples. It’s one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the KwaZulu-Natal, Midlands. This comes as no surprise because...

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...