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November 6, 2026
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On July 31, 2026, I was contacted and asked whether I could organize a small, intimate wedding in Cape Town for Leonie and Lukas. They are both German citizens, have never been married before, and are coming to South Africa just the two of them. Of course, in theory, this was no problem. But then came the requested wedding date: September 19, 2026 — leaving us just under seven weeks to prepare everything. Phew! The tight timeline was less of a challenge for me personally. But would the two of them manage...

October 8, 2026
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No, getting married in South Africa is not as highly complicated as current internet posts claim, according to wedding planner Britta Hartmann-De Marchi. Based on her professional experience from 2021 to 2026, the preparation is relatively straightforward if you follow the correct legal steps between Germany and South Africa. Required Steps and Documents: 1. Preparation in Germany Certificate of No Impediment: You must obtain an international Ehefähigkeitsbestätigung (Certificate of No Impediment) on an international form from your local German registry office (Standesamt). Apostille: This document must be apostilled, which is typically handled by the...

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...

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...

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...

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...