Molteno Couture

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 […]

Take care in the lead up to your wedding day

The memory of your wedding day is one you’ll treasure for the rest of your life. On the day itself, all preparations are done and dusted and the big day can be enjoyed for what it is: a celebration of love and commitment. When planning a wedding, many experience stress and anxiety and this may […]

The best wedding dress styles for your wedding

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 Cape […]

Rose’s insights into women and our bodies

Hi friends! So after 8 years of working with women, and me myself being one for most of my life, I have learned some universal truths about women’s bodies, and I thought I’d share these insights with you today. 1 – We have completely unrealistic ideas of what our bodies should look like Friends, we […]

The Bridal Trends You Need to Know This Year

Planning your 2019 wedding and wondering what bridal trends are in this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are five of the top bridal trends to help you recreate the look of your dreams. Your 2019 wedding planning starts here! No-care wedding hair It should comes as no surprise that the Duchess of […]

Spectacular Muslim wedding dress

Hi Friends! I have had the privilege of working with some pretty awesome clients over the past few years and one of my most fun projects was when I got to work with Saajida on her wedding dress.It was a collaboration between her, her mom, a very talented beader and my team at Molteno. Saajida […]

The Best Forest Wedding Venues in Cape Town

Hi Friends! The biggest trend in weddings that I’ve noticed in recent seasons, is that of the forest wedding. There are some absolutely spectacular wooded wedding venues in Cape Town and surrounds and this rustic, bohemian vibe has taken preference over the traditional Cape Town Wine Farm wedding amongst many of my more modern brides. […]

Wedding or Matric Farewell dresses in Cape Town

Hi Friends!  So today I just thought I’d share some thoughts on what the custom couture process is really about for me. To me it’s a process that can bring you happy memories and help boost your confidence for the rest of your life, and this is why… I have written before about how important […]

How to shop for your wedding dress

Shopping for your ideal wedding dress is no small task and many brides find it completely overwhelming. For this reason, I thought I would give you a few tips to bare in mind before setting out on your trip. Don’t over book your day While I always advise that my brides try on a number […]

Wedding dresses for the South African bride

What are bohemian wedding dresses? We all know the term boho as it has become so popular in recent years, but what does the term bohemian wedding dress really mean? Well the boho styling refers to an effortless style of wedding dress. Boho gowns will have light, flowing skirts, sometimes layers of floaty fabrics and easy […]