Your roadmap to your perfect bridal look
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 dress! In the midst of all of this, you may not have considered that there is so much more to your bridal look than just a wedding dress. […]
Our new Plus size wedding dresses
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 older than in prior generations. In my mom’s generation, it was expected that you get married by your mid 20’s. Today we have no such pressure in most […]
How much does a wedding dress cost in South Africa in 2022?
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? This is not a straightforward question to answer, as there are so many variables to this question. The cost of a wedding dress is going to depend upon […]
Best wedding dress trends in 2022
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 the South African and Cape Townian market. While Cape Town is known to be relaxed in the way we dress, this does not mean we don’t know how […]
Plan your dream wedding on a shoestring budget
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 see what they can do to ensure that their wedding day is memorable and magical, despite new restraints. Because of this, I decided to write a comprehensive post […]
Wedding dress cost in South Africa in 2020?
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 R150 000, while decent looking (but don’t be fooled) dresses can be purchased on Amazon for R350. Today, however, I am going to talk more about the middle […]
Affordable wedding dresses South Africa
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 there is a large movement towards low-key and low budget weddings, I thought I would make some of my simple yet elegant dresses available to them. In this […]
Elopement destinations in Cape Town
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 renowned for its beautiful beaches, breathtaking mountains and 5 star wines, among other things. With the above in mind, it’s no surprise that it is also a popular […]
Bohemian wedding dresses – the perfect style
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 kicked off with a bang and I am happy to find that the bohemian style wedding dress is still super popular! This of course makes perfect sense, as […]
Wedding dress styles and venues that suit them
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 its beautiful, hot sunny summers and unmatched natural surroundings. For this reason, people flood here from around the world to get married. If you’re saying your I-do’s in […]