After receiving hundreds of romantic, love-inspired entries the “Win a Wedding” contestants have been whittled down to the final four!

The final four couples have been asked to submit examples of their dream wedding through picture inspired mood-boards to gain a little more insight as to what their ultimate dream wedding day would entail. All four contending couples have chosen unique styles that represent their individual tastes, personalities and preferences. And with only five months to go before our winning couple stand ready to share their lives together with the majestic Rhebokskloof Wine Estate standing as their backdrop, we at Wedding Concepts are ready and waiting… we can’t wait to meet you!

It’s now all up to you….. help one of these couples celebrate their special day in style!

Be sure to go out and grab a copy of the November Top Billing magazine to read more about the Top Four finalists on page 95. SMS A, B, C or D to ’33727′ to help make your favourite couples fairytale dream come true!  (SMSs cost R1.50 each, T&C apply.)

Good luck to all the couples!

Aliverti Bridal, our preferred jewellery supplier in the Western Cape were kind enough to mention us and our sister company Travel Concepts on their blog recently.

Whether you’re getting engaged, married or celebrating your anniversary, we think Aliverti Bridal is the perfect choice for any couple interested in finding their perfect piece.  Ranging from classic to contemporary, their designs are created to outlast trends and transcend fashion, and can be easily customised to suit your individual taste.

Our latest photo shoot done in conjunction with Wedding Inspirations magazine titled, “What’s on trend for Spring: Coral and Aqua” and “5 nights on the water in Zambia, Botswana and Namibia” are our latest posts to be featured.

Click on the above links to read our latest posts live on their blog!

South Africa’s premier wedding planning and management business, Wedding Concepts, has joined forces with luxury brand Estée Lauder to bring the discerning bride-to-be an unparalleled, comprehensive lifestyle experience at the exclusive Val de Vie Wine & Polo Estate on 5 November 2011.

This first of its kind Luxury Wedding Workshop marks a brand new concept in high-end wedding planning and presents something completely different to the traditional Wedding Expo.  A luxurious day of inspiration and pampering will allow trend-conscious brides to interact with acclaimed experts in the wedding industry, thereby enabling her to make better informed decisions about every aspect of her special day.

Hailed internationally as South Africa’s most distinguished wedding and events coordinators, Wedding Concepts will facilitate an informative chapter on the key aspects of planning your bespoke celebration – topics include choosing the right venue; conceptualising a unique wedding signature; navigating the often overwhelming realm of décor, menu and entertainment design; budget management; as well as the benefits of involving a professional planner. Delegates will be able to indulge an interactive Q&A session with the dynamic and creative personalities behind this innovative business.

Other than Wedding Concepts, the full day workshop boasts an impressive line-up of industry practitioners who will offer insight and delight.  From Estée Lauder to top fashion designers such as Malcolm Kluk and celebrity stylists such as Marilize de Clercq, through to the top stationary designers, cake makers, chefs to the stars, décor specialists, and honeymoon planners.

TICKET DETAILS:

A 1-day Workshop with Wedding Concepts: Saturday the 5th of November

Ticket price: R550 per person

Bookings: contact Val de Vie Events on:  021 863 6191 or 072 72 655 21 or email events@valdevie.co.za

For more information, visit the Events page on the Val de Vie website, and for regular updates, the Vivid Luxury blog.

The closing date for the fantastic Top Billing Magazine Win a Wedding Competition is nearing, so be sure to get your entries in as soon as possible! One lucky couple will get the chance to win a designer dream wedding, coordinated by Wedding Concepts and hosted by Rhebokskloof Wine Estate worth R500, 000.00!

Remember, all you would to do to enter is to send Top Billing a picture or short video clip, explaining what made YOUR wedding proposal so special!  For more details buy the latest Top Billing Magazine or visit their website.

The competition closes on the 7^th of October 2011 so hurry; you’ve only got one week left to enter!

What YOUR DREAM WEDDING will include…

The prize is a concept design wedding organised exclusively by Wedding Concepts and will take place at Rhebokskloof. The event will be designed around the services of the key suppliers and, although it will be tailor-made to suit the couple’s individual tastes, it will be within a contemporary, classic, chic wedding theme.

Included is:

• Decor, floral design and structural items.
• Lighting, sound, dance-floor, technical support, music and DJ.
• Tables, designer bar structure, silver-plated cutlery, napkins, linen, furniture and all relevant necessities.
• Fine art wedding photography, as well as stationery and design.
• Ceremony and pre-drinks, a five-tier wedding cake from a top cake designer.
• Hair and make-up styling for bridal party (bride, 4 bridesmaids and 2 mums)
• Gifting and a minister.
• Bridal transport – two chauffeured luxury vehicles from place of dressing.
• Pre-wedding night and wedding night accommodation for the couple.
• The prize includes a custom-made couture gown (which the bride can keep); bridesmaid’s dresses and the groom’s suit will be available for the day only.
• The number of guests is limited to 80.
• An additional surprise wedding gift will be organised by Top Billing Magazine and the winning couple will accept it without changes; slight adjustments will be at the discretion of the publishing company.
• The competition includes everything that is outlined above, but does not include any flights, car hire or transport.

You got a first look at Carla & Kyle’s glamorous Johannesburg wedding with all the dazzling details. Now we present to you a highlights clip of Carla & Kyle’s wedding video! The team from Hauke Digital Productions did a fantastic job in capturing all the fun and excitement that surrounded this very special day. To view the clip on their website, click here. This video is just a sneak peak – so watch this space for more!

Enjoy!

We are proud to announce that Wedding Concepts, in conjunction with Rhebokskloof Wine Estate and Top Billing magazine are offering one special couple the chance of a lifetime – to win their dream wedding worth R500 000!

We are really excited to be part of this exclusive competition and can’t wait to begin planning this designer wedding, which will surely be one of the weddings to watch in 2012!

How to enter

All you have to do is send Top Billing a picture or short video clip, explaining what made YOUR wedding proposal so special!  For more details buy the latest Top Billing magazine or click here for more information.

Hurry, the competition closes on the 7^th of October 2011!

At Wedding Concepts we are always on the prowl for fresh inspiration and motivated ideas. We believe that inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes and can be found everywhere in day to day life, fashion, lifestyle, food and even something as distinct as travelling, be it locally or abroad. Inspiration is all around us and a very fundamental part of what we do is help to inspire others. We are super excited to share with you that we have found the perfect platform from which to do just that! Ladies and Gents, we introduce to you: Pinterest.

The basic idea behind Pinterest is that it lets you create and share collections of items you like in any category you choose. Think of Pinterest as a virtual pinboard — a place to catalogue and share the things you love. And that’s exactly what we’ve done! Follow our boards on Pinterest to see the best of Wedding Concepts, past and present as well as our Inspiration Trends boards where our coordinators share their current trend predictions and inspirations.

To view our current boards, click here and follow us!

At Wedding Concepts we create exclusive designer weddings for couples from around the world, wishing to get married in South Africa. Our team of expert wedding consultants specializes in designing and planning stylish wedding celebrations that are uniquely different for every client.

Over the years, many local and international bridal magazines and lifestyle publications have been featuring our real life designer weddings and creative contributions. We are delighted to share the latest articles with you from Sarie Bruid, Fairlady Bride and Wedding Insprations Magazine, show casing 3 of our gorgeous celebrations, as well as a fantastic shoot and our expert advice about the wedding trends to look forward to this season. Both magazines are currently availabe to purchase from leading retailers.

Sarie Bruid has featured Margeurite & Tom’s rustic Franschhoek wedding, coordinated by Hannes Loubser.

Fairlady Bride features a gorgeous 2 page spread of Rimple and Manish’s real-life destination wedding, coordinated by Kate Rawbone.

Wedding Inspirations features our stunning Coral & Aqua trend shoot over 8 pages, and Pip & Peter’s colourful country wedding, coordinated by Kim Werner.

continue reading "Latest Bridal Publication Features"

With summer on its way, brights are back in vogue. This season’s hottest colour combo, coral and aqua, takes its cue from the ocean to create a wedding look that’s fabulously fresh and fun! The team from Wedding Concepts were approached by Wedding Inspirations Magazine to create a spring table that would set the tone for the summer wedding season ahead. Sunny days lend themselves to bright celebrations as skies are blue and moods are high. This season all eyes are on coral and aqua as it’s such a striking, unlikely, and refreshing colour combination – perfect for the zest of Spring. Most people are familiar with both the Aqua and the Coral from a fashion point of view – but very few know that one can pull it through to a cutting edge wedding celebration. We wanted to break away from the normative monochromes and safe white on white theme, showing that by being daring one can establish an atmosphere that is as unpredictable as it is stylish and sophisticated.

Follow our top tips on how to make this hot colour palette – or any bright look – work for your wedding day:

1. Don’t make your colour combinations overtly matched or obvious. Instead of limiting yourself to just two colours, rather work within a selected scheme of different hues and tones all belonging to the same colour family. This makes things feel less contrived and adds points of interest or focal highlights throughout your set-up.  Don’t hesitate to be bold though – this is not a look for the faint at heart!

2. We opted for a variety of different place settings in order to avoid repetition and formality as this colour scheme doesn’t want to be tied down.  But there shouldn’t be a need to utilise the colour in absolutely every element on the day – therefore we also added some neutrals.  This helps to create strong contrasts and spreads out the impact more effectively. Use Perspex Tiffany chairs, stone coloured linen and plain crystal glassware to create a strong, unassuming base. Add character and complexity by adding mismatched crockery, interesting floral arrangements and frisky bunting.

3. Use fragrant flowers such as Tuberoses to liven up the ambiance, and neat posies of carnations for a tongue in cheek element.  Spray paint twigs in your favourite hues of aqua and coral to lend a touch of abstraction. We ensured our colours ranged all the way from light blue to pale pink.

4. Stationery is very important and one should again opt for bold fonts and patterns in order to do the colour justice.  Design playful lolly-shaped Order of Service cards and laser cut guest names to demonstrate your attention to detail.

continue reading "Whats On Trend for Spring: Coral & Aqua"

Jeremy & Lindy from Sweefilm on Vimeo.

You first saw their fun pre-wedding beach picnic with all the fabulous trimmings, which was soon followed by their exquisite winelands wedding. Now we present to you Lindy & Jeremy’s wedding video! The team from Sweefilm truly managed to capture the honest and genuine love these two have for each other, as well as all the elements that made their elegant family celebration so memorable. This has to be one of our favourite wedding videos yet!

Enjoy!