Throughout the planning process, Megan from the Wedding Concepts team pulled together a rich tapestry of styling and design influences, and presented them to the delighted couple. These were seamlessly brought to life on the day, starting with the ceremony. It took place in Cavalli’s sunken garden, a formal, hedged enclosure that is one of the highlights of the venue. It was the perfect intimate setting for family and friends to celebrate the love and marriage of the bride and groom. We decorated the garden with clean, modern pieces, including a classic white aisle and white ceremony seating. The key visual focus was a three-metre custom made ceremony arch, which was decked in spectacular colourful blooms and green foliage.

The reception for this luxury wedding in the Cape Winelands was held in Cavalli’s main event space. It is characterised by its floor to ceiling sliding glass doors, which allows natural light to spill into the venue. We wanted to bring focus to the ceiling, using suspended floral and lighting features, and creating interesting and unique shapes and styles. To do this, we custom made square frames and hung bright and bold flowers from them at different heights and angles. This created a beautiful curved shape across the ceiling. Each floral display was slightly different, incorporating interesting textures and a variety of floral and greenery accents. We also mixed in crystal chandeliers of different sizes, including fringed chandeliers that were especially created for this wedding. Naked bulbs were also added between the fringing to bring in some extra modernity.

We also wanted to create a lush and luxurious floral installation, which gave that ultimate ‘wow factor’ entrance as guests arrived. The opulence of the floral installation was again reflected in custom trellises that were placed behind the bridal table and decorated with romantic blooms and lush greenery. At the centre of the room was the exquisite cake, which was placed on a custom round cake plinth in a gorgeous warm coral colour. The tables were kept relatively simple and elegant, with masses of white pillar candles and tall dinner candles providing a warm and intimate ambience that carried through the evening, and long into the perfect summer’s night.

Photographer: Ryan Graham

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Bride Zoe had dreamed of a destination wedding, and it didn’t take long to convince her British husband-to-be, Richard, that South Africa was the perfect location. They were joined on the adventure by seventy of their closest family and friends. The guests were immersed in an experience that included both traditional Chinese elements and colourful contemporary country décor. And all in the breathtaking setting of Grand Dédale Country House, with its backdrop of dramatic mountain ranges, and sense of beauty and tranquillity, set apart from the rest of the world.

The events of the wedding day maintained precious cultural traditions whilst also incorporating a modern feel. The morning began with the traditional ‘gatecrash’, a lively Chinese tradition where the groom and his groomsmen have to complete a set of games set out by the bridesmaids and the bride’s family, in order to win permission to marry his bride. Richard passed with flying colours, and he and Zoe were allowed to proceed to the traditional Chinese tea ceremony. This intimate occasion was held indoors with just the bridal party and Richard and Zoe’s parents. The couple wore traditional Chinese dress, with the bride in a stunningly intricate Qun Kua. We opted for minimal florals for this part of the day, with lots of lucky red touches, and Ming-style vases as decoration.

After the tea ceremony, Zoe and Richard changed into their second outfits of the day. The bride wore an exquisite full-length gown and cathedral veil, while Richard was dapper in a classic black tuxedo. The ceremony, initially planned as an outdoor event, had to be moved indoors due to rain. However, it worked perfectly in the refined opulence of Grand Dédale’s dining room, with its blue, gold, and crystal touches. These perfectly complemented the floral look and feel created by Okasie, with a gorgeous circular arch adorned with soft cream and pastel blooms. Light streamed in through the windows, creating the feeling of a secret, indoor garden.

Following the wedding ceremony, guests were able to move on to the terrace for pre-dinner drinks. The space was beautifully styled, with a curated selection of plush furnishings in creams and neutrals with bright pops of colour for key pieces. The celebrated Grand Dédale kitchen served up delicious canapés, which were accompanied by Aperol spritzes, G&Ts, and Doolhof wines from the estate.

The dinner reception was also held on the terrace. To create a feeling of intimacy, we set up a single long table and curated the florals to celebrate the mixture of contemporary and traditional Chinese styles. Small, minimalist arrangements along the table were elevated by a series of bright floral installations suspended above. Each was comprised of an extended branch, dripping with bold flowers in shades of warm orange, bright red and yellow, fresh green, and hints of pastel, blush, and blue. Each feature had a unique shape but flowed along the length of the table, providing a sense of organic visual interest. Seasonal flowers were used, including anthurium, orchids, tulips, garden roses, cymbidium, delphinium, rananculus, and hydrangea. Dried botanicals were also included as a textural contrast.

Guests were treated to a delectable two-course meal, before heading down to the dance floor. There, they danced the night away with a live performance by the brilliant Black Ties band. Zoe changed into her third outfit of the day, a head-turning red couture gown that made her look like a Hollywood starlet. The cake was cut, and guests were handed sparklers to surround the couple in style for their first dance. Later, each guest was sent home with delicious passion fruit and lime, and salted butter caramel macarons, placed in traditional red and pink Chinese boxes. A perfect favour for this luxury Chinese fusion wedding!

Photographer: Tyme Photography

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Bold, fun, colourful & vibrant – Kate and Julian’s wedding was a true celebration for the senses – an eclectic glamorous wedding fiesta, filled with warmth and joy and bold décor touches.

Being part of the Senior Wedding Concepts team and passionate about all things beautiful & dramatic – Kate conceptualised a unique décor concept unlike anything she has created before!

With the décor and menu being the most important aspects for the couple – they wanted all their guests to feel at home, sharing amazing gourmet food and being completely surrounded by beautiful vibrant décor. In a nutshell: to get glimpse into their love story and a real Wedding Concepts designer wedding!

Using a vibrant South American colour palette in colours of fuchsia pink, burnt orange, cream and shades of green – foliage and beautiful florals were suspended over each table. 

The wedding magic truly came to life with vintage bulbs, crystal chandeliers and strings of fairy lights suspended amongst the vibrant floral installations.

Quirky details, stunning stationery, a delicious ganache wedding cake and a gorgeously lit marquee – were just some of the bespoke design elements “à la Kate”.

After an evening of fantastic, heartfelt speeches and an amazing 3 course dinner that the reflecting the couple’s favourite foods from their travels together – the guests finally hit the dance floor – dancing until early hours of the morning to the sounds of DJ Rene and his Dream Team!

Ending off the sensational celebration were the American inspired midnight snacks – just the perfect ending to a stylish wedding fiesta straight from the heart of our Wedding Concepts team!

Photography by: Ryan Graham

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