An evening of elegance

Nestled in the magnificent mountain range of Franschhoek, Allee Bleue offers not only a spectacular scenic backdrop and an acclaimed team of chefs to cater to your every need; the striking simplicity of the venue allows you to play around without any restrictions what so ever. To create the magical evening that Caitlynne & Shaun had in mind, we constructed timeless & classic table centre pieces which were built around the idea of using to a two colour palette only. The ambience was fresh and fashionable with heaps of soft candle light. Ryan Graham was the official photographer and captured this evening of elegance into beautiful memories.

A taste of winter…

We have to admit that the weather has caught us off-guard! We’re scurrying around the icy studio with blankets wrapped around our hips while preparing for this weekend’s weddings. Even though the temperature is certain to soar again soon, which is the typical see-saw climate associated with March month, we decided that Ilke van Vollenhoven’s reception décor will provide the perfect “winter wedding teaser” for this week…

It was a homey feast held at Rickety Bridge Winery where we utilized the venue’s dark wooden interior, to create a balmy farm feel. A variety of wooden - & bark baskets were combined with glass and mesh wire containers and filled with flowers in distinctive tones of tangerine, pale gold and brown. We combined the flowers with interesting seasonal berries, pebbles and beads for added character. The overall effect was reminiscent to a cosy wooden cabin, with a smouldering fireplace tucked away in the misty mountains of Austria.

A touch of pink

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Leipzig was invited to attend the launch which was held at the new Grand Daddy Hotel in Long Street, Cape Town. It was such a smart & chic event that it was evident some of the top industry leaders had a finger in the pie, or shall we rather state gourmet cakes, mouth-watering canapé’s, remarkable floral arrangements and fabulous music. It was a magical and truly enjoyable evening, confirming that big things certainly come in small packages. For more information or pictures from the launch, visit their website & blog.