New beginnings...

No doubt that with the New Year we all have the urge to turn a new page and begin afresh with a list of resolutions. If you are planning your wedding during this time, you will most probably be searching for new and inspiring ideas, so once you have identified your desired theme & style, try to think out of the box to incorporate these elements in the smaller detail as well.

Strings of ribbon in your colour scheme can be a striking alternative for fairy lights and a post card for each guest rather than a guest book, adds a personal touch. Traditional name cards can be replaced with a personalized broach which guests can wear during the evening and it surely eases the effort of remembering everyone’s name. Why not make a stop at tin town and devise their creations into an interesting boutonnière or corsage? Titivate with chilli’s or treats and a tea cup can make a beautiful container for delicate flowers.

The sky is the limit once you start to unleash your mind… so see where takes you

and make sure you have fun along the way.

(Credits: Jean Pierre Uys and Eric Uys)

Match making...

When you decide to get married it’s important to personalize this special affair so that your guests experience a reflection of your own unique interests, personality and the specific characteristics that tell you apart from any other couple. It needs to be seen, sensed and tasted in every intricate part, from your gorgeous gown and décor pieces, right down to every canapé and cup cake.

Classical, minimalist, bold and whimsical, we’ve seen it all, but today we mix together 4 very different weddings and challenge you to the task of pairing up each distinctive boutonnière with its matching wedding cake or dessert and décor piece.

Photographs taken by Jeanne Pierre Uys, Joe Dreyer and Annelize Langeveldt
Cakes created by Kanya Hunt & Wades Cakes Ice sculpture done by Amri
Wedding coordinated by Karla Oettler from Absolute Weddings

Glamour in glass...

With any outdoor wedding, you’re likely to expect a massive, white Bedouin or Moroccan tent; however Eleanor and Lee had something different in mind when they decided to get married at Dock House Boutique Hotel, opposite the renowned V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

With fewer than 40 guests the emphasis was on close family and friends celebrating the day in luxuriant contemporary style and comfort. The reception was held in an impressive glass house with striking crystal chandeliers and a long table running down the middle. Several tall, glass vases were placed on top of light boxes and filled with a luscious arrangement of crisp, white roses which helped carry the theme through beautifully.

Karla Oettler from Absolute Weddings co-ordinated the wedding and Ryan Graham was the official photographer. To see more stunning pictures of their wedding... click here!

pretty peonie

Every year we fall head over heals in love with peonies. Bolder than lisianthus and more romantic than roses, peonies leave a sweet after taste and lasting impression. If you do get married in November, you might be fortunate enough to boast with these bashful Victorian beauties at your wedding. You can make your pick from the softest shades of candyfloss pink to a saturated hot pink or even keep it simple and fresh with white. They add a delicate touch of femininity to your bridal bouquet or table centre pieces. Unfortunately they only bloom for 30 days each year, so to those of you who weren't so lucky to catch them on time... we hope these pics cheer you up!

Abracadabra !

Allee Bleue is definitely one of our preferred wedding venues to work at, so when Elmien van der Merwe & Andrew Davidson decided to tie the knot outside, they were surrounded by the beautiful lavender fields, which immediately set the stage for a royal reception that reinforced the colour combination of distinctive grey-silver, white and tones of purple in palettes worthy of a painter.

We teamed up with Karla Oettler from Absolute weddings which meant that inspiration was flowing abundantly as we selected the exact elements that will compliment not only the architecture of Allee Bleue, but at the same time bring soft elegance to the table décor.

In short, the aim was: “Appropriately modern yet classic, with an element of fun…”

Truly a magical combination that never loses its ability to cast a stylish spell, especially at a venue like Allee Bleue, and thanks to Joe Dreyer, we’ve got the pictures to prove it …