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It’s generally recommended to start shopping for your wedding dress approximately 9 to 12 months before your wedding date. Here’s a breakdown of the timeline: 9-12 Months...

As a wedding dress designer based in Cape Town, South Africa, the following information is what I have experienced from my bridal inquiries over the past season....

Introducing….. The innovation in bridal couture that is going to blow your veil back! I am so excited to share my latest range with you because it...

Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable days of your life, and every bride dreams of looking and feeling her best. While finding...

Commonly asked questions answered by a bridal designer When considering having a wedding dress made, there are several common questions that brides tend to ask. These questions...

Planning a wedding in Cape Town means immersing yourself in breathtaking natural landscapes and a variety of stunning wedding venues. From beachfront bliss to glamorous wine farms,...

Top questions about buying a wedding dress answered

The process of having a dress custom made

A small intimate wedding is a beautiful and meaningful way to celebrate your love surrounded by your closest friends and family. When planning such a special occasion,...

Planning a wedding is an exciting endeavor, and when it comes to choosing the perfect venue, the Western Cape in South Africa offers a plethora of options....

The wedding industry has seen a remarkable shift in recent years, with the modern minimalist trend gaining popularity among brides-to-be. While this trend is often associated with...

A wedding day is a momentous occasion that calls for the perfect dress to make the bride feel like a true vision of beauty. In 2023, bridal...

We are thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news with all of you. In our continuous effort to make your wedding dreams come true, we are pleased...

Bohemian or boho wedding dresses are becoming increasingly popular among brides who want a non-traditional, free-spirited, and relaxed look for their big day. These dresses are often...

Are you feeling the wedding planning overwhelm? From choosing your wedding venue to narrowing down your guest list and selecting your wedding decor, your choices are seemingly...

At Molteno Couture, we endeavor to be more than just a dress designer to our clients. We provide a holistic experience in which we can recommend how...

Buying a wedding dress is simple – said nobody, ever! There are so many choices out there, and one of them is whether to buy or rent...

Your dress might be the most important thing that you need to focus on during your wedding planning, however, it’s important not to neglect other wedding elements...

Florals While florals have never really gone out of fashion for wedding dresses, they have generally featured in neutral ivory and white lace. In 2022, a huge...

Many of us have experienced what it feels like to believe that the body we were given is not good enough. Whether it be that our tummy...

In the lead up to your wedding day, there are so many things to think about, from location, to flowers, food, and of course – your wedding...

Over the past few years of designing wedding dresses for my Cape Town clients, something I have noticed is that most women are getting married a bit...

The most common question that people ask me when they find out that I am a wedding dress designer, is how much does a wedding dress cost?...

As a wedding dress designer and boutique in Cape Town, I often get asked what the latest trends are for bridal wear and how those translate to...

In these crazy times, planning your wedding on a budget is more poignant than ever! Many brides are being forced to relook at their wedding budgets and...

How much a wedding dress costs can be quite a controversial topic, since big name brands such as Berta Bridal and Yolan Cris will cost on average...

Hi Friends! I wanted to tell you about my latest offering – Effortlessly Molteno This is a capsule collection of wedding dresses for the budget bride. Since...

Elopements are becoming more and more popular in recent years, and what better place to do so than here in Sunny South Africa!  Cape Town is world...

Hi Friends! I hope you’re all enjoying the early arrival of summer as much as I am! (ok other than the no water thing…)So wedding season has...

Hi friends!  Today I wanted to talk about the most suitable wedding dress styles if you’re getting married in Cape Town. Cape Town is best known for...