September 13, 2026
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The wedding cake was invented relatively late. There are only records of wedding cakes dating back to the 18th century. Decorated cakes were something that was traditionally served in aristocratic circles. The first three-tiered wedding cake was created in 1859 for the wedding of one of Queen Victoria’s daughters. In England, it is also important to use white icing as the exterior decoration, known as royal icing. What is the significance of the wedding cake today? The wedding cake is still an important part of the wedding dinner. Many couples want photographs of...

July 26, 2026
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What is the average budget you need to get married in South Africa ? There is no precise answer to this as there are so many various details that influence towards your budget. But let me bring some light into small elopments and what you can expect for costings. A small elopement and its cost details You are not having a big wedding with 50 or 100 guests. But it is just you, bride and groom who want to enjoy their wedding. Maybe you have 2 guests who are your best friends and...

June 1, 2026
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When did the wedding request arrive ? Miriam and Nico contacted me about 9 months prior to the wedding date They told me about their plan to get married in Cape Town and asked for a symbolic ceremony. Their plan was to have the legal marriage before coming to South Africa. Why did they want to get married in CapeTown ? The bride Miriam has worked in Cape Town some years ago. For SANCOB who is taking care of penguins and other birds in a rescue center. Later they went together on a nice...

April 9, 2026
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Why is CapeTown so special for gay and lesbian weddings ? Same sex weddings are legal here in South Africa since 2006. That makes this city an ideal place to be and to get married. Officially, legally, with official marriage officers and all legal necessary documents. CapeTown has a huge LGBT-community, so seeing 2 men kissing each other or 2 ladies in an intimate embrace is very normal to observe in the city. Nobody looks down, nobody closes his eyes, nobody does revert back. On the contrary everybody is happy to see...

March 16, 2026
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What is so special about a wedding planner and why is it important to have a wedding supervisor ? Some couples think, it is so easy to organize your own wedding. Just some phone calls and all is done. Somebody from the family can do the photos and some friends do play the music. Just after some weeks you will see, it is not just as easy as that. There is lots more behind all the weddings: what about the whole set up ? When and where ? The Time Schedule of...

January 11, 2026
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It is very common to prepare nice little wedding gifts or wedding give aways. In some European countries it is tradition to say thank you to all your wedding guests that came and made your day so fantastic with their presence. In Italy and France for example it is used since ages to present little white coated almonds in a cute wedding bag. Grazie and merci that you have been with us on such a special day. In South Africa wedding couples often use small items from townships as give away. So...

May 7, 2025
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South Africa has a very special fascination for European travellers. People are coming to visit a vast variety of landscapes, but also enjoy the friendly and always smiling people here. So it is easy to think of a relaxed and wonderful wedding to take place in CapeTown. Sometimes the reason are nice memories of a wonderful holiday and now it is time to fill the joy also with a romantic elopement. Or holidayers have seen all South Africa and want to discover now a bit more of CapeTown. So combine it...

April 9, 2025
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Summer has arrived in CapeTown, so this makes it perfect for looking at a beach wedding. Lots of beaches which can offer white sand, views on the famous Table Mountain, or privacy or even nature. You find everything here. January and February is good as a #wedding season. Sunshine is guaranteed, but it is never to hot here in CapeTown. A little bit of wind makes the scene more interesting. And when you stand at the beach, bare foot in the sand, in a cute white dress, you also can hear the...