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.

Another teaser...

The Leipzig team is stepping out in style tonight... curious?
All the glamorous details will be revealed shortly!

A sneak peek...

When looking at all the questionnaires streaming into our inbox, it's clear that this holiday has seen many engagements. It is without a doubt the busiest time on our wedding calendar as we find ourselves dashing between venues and meetings with prospective couples for the coming season. With that said, the month of March is approaching fast and before you start to feel neglected, we feature a sneak preview of the working progress for one of this weekend’s weddings. Intrigued? To see the bigger picture you would unfortunately have to wait and watch this space…

Happy Valentines Day

There is an art to the act of giving - roses, a box of chocolates or a handmade card creatively cladded in red .... of course, there is just no other way to go when it's the 14th of Febuary!

So, in the spirit of love, we celebrate the day with all those hopeless romantics, just remeber to celebrate it for the right reasons... even if you are not Cupid's biggest fan, we hope you're encouraged to bestow kind acts of emotion, love and gratitude towards all your loved ones!