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--- WEDDING EXPO's AND UPCOMING EVENTS ---
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--- JANUARY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
23 - 24 January 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Oakfield Farm, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg |
| TIME: |
Doors open between 10h00 and 17h00 |
| ENTRANCE: |
R100 per car |
| ENQUIRIES: |
082 - 606 6000 |
| EMAIL: |
info@oakfield.co.za |
| WEBSITE: |
www.bridalexpo.co.za |
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--- JANUARY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
30 - 31 January 2010 |
| WHERE: |
The Indaba Hotel, William Nicol Drive, Fourways |
| TIME: |
The doors are open between 09h00 and 17h00 on both days |
| ENTRANCE: |
R50 per person - this includes entrance into the fashion shows |
| ENQUIRIES: |
011 - 469 3825 |
| EMAIL: |
indaba@indabahotel.co.za |
| WEBSITE: |
www.bridal-indaba.co.za |
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--- FEBRUARY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
19 - 21 February 2010 |
| WHERE: |
CTICC - Cape Town |
| ENTRANCE: |
R50 per person (tickets available at the door) |
| ENQUIRIES: |
0861 - 113 997 |
| EMAIL: |
info@wedding-expo.co.za |
| WEBSITE: |
www.wedding-expo.co.za |
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--- FEBRUARY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
20 - 21 February 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Pretoria Show Grounds |
| FASHIONS SHOWS: |
11:00 & 15:00 |
| ENQUIRIES: |
012 - 365 2205 |
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--- FEBRUARY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
26 - 28 February 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Canal Walk - Cape Town |
| SPONSER: |
Simply Slim (086 123 SLIM) |
| ENTRANCE: |
Free! |
| ENQUIRIES: |
021 - 914 2852 |
| EMAIL: |
cheryl@cwe.co.za |
| MORE INFO: |
Canal Walk's Bridal Fair is all about your dream day and helping you create the perfect fairy tale wedding!
Every excited bride-to-be can use a little help when it comes to planning her dream wedding and with over 150
expert suppliers on hand to help with everything from the menu to the venue, from gowns to shoes and photos to
invites, the spectacular Canal Walk Bridal Fair is the ultimate one-stop wedding show for every bride and groom to be!
The inspiring Canal Walk Bridal Fair celebrates the month of romance for the 9th time from Friday 26 to Sunday
28 February 2010 and promises to be a stunning event once again. Your exciting visit to Canal Walk will lead you
to a showcase of breathtaking venues, glamorous gowns; chic grooms wear, alluring accessories, show-stopping hair
and make-up artists, exotic honeymoon destinations, imaginative photographers and videographers, reliable
transportation, magnificent flowers, delectable cuisine, superb music and so much more. The Bridal Fair will
provide bride and grooms-to-be the opportunity to ask questions, see, touch and try before you choose. Canal
Walk welcomes matric pupils seeking gorgeous gowns by top designers, fascinating jewellery, assorted accessories
and suit ideas in preparation for that immensely anticipated Matric Dance. Brides and grooms-to-be can stroll
through all the creative displays located throughout the centre from 9 am to 9 pm daily. Entry for visitors to
this premier bridal fair is absolutely free and includes ample parking and security.
The Canal Walk Bridal Fair will be giving away 5 stunning weddings gowns valued at over R 50 000 in our "Win your
Gown" competition. Five lucky brides-to-be can each stand a chance to win a designer wedding gown to the value of
over R 10 000 if they enter at the "Wedding Gown Extravaganza" in the central promotions court between 26 and 28
February. Brides-to-be can view the gowns on display, choose their favourite designer and post their entry form
into the marked entry box. The original designer gowns will be sponsored by: Ilse Roux, Graham T Brown Couture,
Mayers, Amelia Brides and Le Grande. Enjoy these additional array of attractions - the Wedding Parade, Heavenly
Cake competition, musical ensembles, live entertainment, interactive displays, remarkable giveaways, and so much
more during your exciting visit to Canal Walk's 9th bridal fair in 2010. |
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--- MARCH 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
13 March 2010 |
| TIME: |
10:00 |
| WHERE: |
20 Hospitalroad, Hillcrest, Durban |
| ENQUIRIES - JACKLYN: |
031 - 765 1446 |
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--- MARCH 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
13 - 14 March 2010 |
| WHERE: |
The Wedding Venue (Pretoria) |
| ENQUIRIES - NADINE: |
073 - 776 6225 |
| MORE INFO: |
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--- APRIL 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
10 - 11 April 2010 |
| WHERE: |
The Coca-Cola Dome - Northgate |
| TIMES: |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| ENTRANCE: |
R80 per person (tickets available at the door) |
| FASHIONS SHOWS: |
4 shows per day – 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00 |
| WORK SHOPS: |
08:00 to 13:00 Sunday only R375.00 per person (includes FREE entrance to the show and more!) |
| ENQUIRIES: |
0861 - 113 997 |
| EMAIL: |
info@wedding-expo.co.za |
| WEBSITE: |
www.wedding-expo.co.za |
| MORE INFO: |
If you are serious about planning your wedding and securing the best suppliers in the bridal industry, you cannot afford to miss out on the largest and most comprehensive
bridal show in the country.
Record numbers of visitors to the September 2009 The Wedding Expo reconfirms that it is the best bridal show in South Africa attracting the best exhibitors.If you are newly
engaged, in the middle of planning your wedding or looking for those last minute details then you cannot afford to miss out on the largest and most comprehensive bridal show
in South Africa.
Any visitor to The Wedding Expo will have the opportunity to meet with over 300 companies displaying their ideas, services and often yummy products. You will see designers,
cakes, flowers, décor, photographers, stationers, wedding planners, lawyers, musicians and much, much more. Apart from meeting with suppliers and service providers in the
bridal industry, visitors to The Wedding Expo are able to:
- Watch four free fashion shows per day featuring both designer South African couture and imported international designed and ready to wear gowns.
- Pre-book, register and pay for private interactive bridal workshop at the Coca-Cola dome
- Enter The Wedding Expo and Independent Newspapers Win a Wedding Competition
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--- MAY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
01 - 02 May 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Hall 1 |
| TIME: |
09h00 - 17h00 |
| FASHIONS SHOWS: |
Twice daily at 11h00 and 15h00 |
| ENTRANCE: |
R65-00 per person, R55-00 for pensioners, children under 12 - free |
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Tickets can be bought at the door |
| ENQUIRIES: |
021 - 981 4737 |
| FAX: |
021 - 981 4736 |
| WEBSITE: |
www.thepromo.co.za |
| EMAIL: |
info@thepromo.co.za |
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--- MAY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
20 - 23 May 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Somerset Mall |
| TIME: |
9am to 4pm |
| ENTRANCE: |
Free |
| ENQUIRIES: |
021 - 914 2852 |
| EMAIL: |
cheryl@cwe.co.za |
| MORE INFO: |
If you are happily engaged and want a dream wedding, but don't know where to start, visit the Somerset Mall Bridal Fair between
20 and 23 May and find everything you need to plan your very special day. The bridal fair showcases over 75 professional suppliers,
whose displays and services will spark images of romance and fairytale weddings, as well as fresh unique ideas for a gorgeous dream wedding.
Our bigger and better "Be Inspired" bridal competition offers incredible prizes to the value of over R220 000. What an amazing way to celebrate
the magic of 2010! The Grand prize up for grabs for a lucky engaged couple is an incredible "Wedding" sponsored by Kleine Marie @ L'avenir,
a photographic package from Sybrand Cillié of Pro Photography and his and her jewellery from Galaxy Jewellers totaling at more than R150 000.
The 2nd prize sponsored by Harvey World Travel includes a romantic honeymoon to Mauritius to the value of R30 000. Smaller prizes between R15 000
and R5 000 each sponsored by the Somerset Mall tenants will go to the runners up. Simply SMS to 33982 the code found at the Bridal Fair display,
Centre Court from 10 to 23 May. For further details about the competition, visit
www.somersetmall.co.za
From the wedding day to the honeymoon, from your dream gown to a romantic resort, the Somerset Mall Bridal Fair will help you ensure your wedding
is everything you could ever have imagined. Your wish list requirements can easily be resolved with one simple visit to Somerset Mall - breathtaking
venues, glamorous gowns, stylish grooms wear, alluring accessories, top hair & make-up artists, exotic honeymoon destinations, imaginative photographers
and videographers, reliable transportation, glorious flowers, delectable cuisine, superb music and so much more. And the beauty of it all is: you can
ask questions, see and touch before you choose. Matric pupils are also welcome to join us at Somerset Mall to view chic and original gowns by top designers,
funky jewellery and accessories and fashionable suit ideas for that long awaited enchanting Matric Dance.
So no more guesswork - just an inspirational fun day out for everyone involved in your special day. Quite simply, it's the best way to plan and shop for your
wedding and what more can any bride-to-be need: stroll past the creative displays throughout the mall until 6pm from Thursday to Saturday and 4pm on Sunday.
And the best of all, is that entry to this spectacular bridal fair is absolutely FREE and includes ample free parking and reliable security. Enjoy an
additional array of attractions - the Wedding Parade, the Bridal Gown competition in centre court, musical ensembles, interactive displays, exhibitor giveaways,
special offers and so much more during your exciting visit to Somerset Mall's 3rd Bridal Fair: 20 to 23 May 2010.
Don't miss the Somerset Mall Bridal Fair, if you want to plan the perfect wedding experience. Prospective exhibitors or future brides and grooms can contact
Cheryl Wade Events on (021) 914 2852, (083) 456 2879 or cheryl@cwe.co.za
for further information. See you all there!
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--- MAY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
29 - 30 May 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Feather Market Centre |
| TIME: |
9am – 6pm on Saturday and Sunday |
| ENTRANCE: |
R25-00 |
| ENQUIRIES: |
041 - 373 8714 |
| EMAIL: |
Linda Harwood |
| MORE INFO: |
The LA FEMME BRIDAL FAIR is a one-stop collection of all the professionals in the wedding market aimed to appeal to anyone planning
the perfect wedding. This two-day exhibition showcases nearly 200 exhibitors, to ensure the bride-to-be is spoilt for choice. Guests
are also treated to two daily Bridal Fashion Shows, at 11am and 3pm, to admire the beautiful gowns which the region’s top designers
create especially for the annual Bridal Fair.
Guests will be able to enter the popular “Win a Wedding Competition” at the Bridal Fair. The lucky winner will be announced after the
afternoon Bridal Fashion show on Sunday. This sought-after prize is valued at over R100 000 and will include absolutely everything!
The BRIDAL FAIR is professionally organised by Linda Harwood of Harwood Promotions. We look forward to welcoming you at the 2010 BRIDAL FAIR!
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--- MAY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
29 - 30 May 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Duck & Dine - Pretoria |
| TIME: |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| ENTRANCE: |
Free of charge |
| ENQUIRIES: |
082 - 895 0561 |
| EMAIL: |
info@duckdine.co.za |
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--- JULY 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
17 - 18 July 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Pretoria Zoo |
| TIME: |
9am – 6pm |
| ENQUIRIES - CORINE: |
012 - 339 2773/9 |
| ENTRANCE FEE: |
R49-00 (includes a wedding information pack) |
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--- 31 JULY - 01 AUGUST 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
31 July - 01 August 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Walter Sisulu Square, Kliptown |
| TIME: |
9am – 5pm |
| ENQUIRIES - CORINE: |
073 - 289 5115 |
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--- 6 - 8 AUGUST 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
6 - 8 August 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Zambezi Mall, c/o Zambezi- and Moloto Road |
| ENQUIRIES - JEANETTE: |
072 - 883 1610 |
| EMAIL: |
jeanette@weddingexecutives.co.za |
| WEBSITE: |
www.weddingexecutives.co.za |
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--- AUGUST 2010 - BRIDE AND MOTHER DAY ---
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| WHEN: |
14 August 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Kleinkaap - Centurion |
| ENTRANCE: |
R150 per person |
| ENQUIRIES: |
012 - 361 5791 |
| WEBSITE: |
www.kleinkaap.co.za |
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--- AUGUST 2010 - BRIDAL BEAUTY AND STYLING WORKSHOP DAY ---
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| WHEN: |
28 August 2010 |
| WHERE: |
L’Avenir, Stellenbosch, 40 minutes from Cape Town |
| ENTRANCE: |
R100 per person |
| ENQUIRIES: |
021 - 465 6910 |
| WEBSITE: |
www.saweddings.co.za |
| EMAIL: |
jana@saweddings.co.za |
| MORE INFO: |
We at SA Weddings concur with Christian Dior’s sentiment that "There is no such thing as an ugly woman - there
are only the ones that do not know how to make themselves attractive." And this is precisely what we will be
teaching you on this special day!
In celebration of Women’s Month, we are giving 20 percent of all the ticket sales to a women’s charity called,
‘Place of Hope’ in Athlone - celebrating women's month in an entirely different way!
The venue, L’Avenir in Stellenbosch, will provide the perfect backdrop to this elegant workshop of the year!
With a stage, four experts specializing in bridal make-up and beauty, wine and food samples from the renowned
L’Avenir Wine Estate as well as Kleine Marie circulating through the audience, and a stylish goodie bag, this
event is something not to be missed! Spot prizes, ranging from Madame Zingara tickets to a weekend stay at the
L’Avenir Lodge, will be won by members of the audience during the course of the event. You will also have the
opportunity to mingle with the experts.
The audience will be entertained throughout the day by one of South Africa’s most loved personalities, Vanessa
Marawa. As the sometime face of Foschini, Woolworths, Edgars, Neutrogena, American Swiss, Mr Price, Blue Label
(SAB) and other retailers, she has also graced the covers of some of our favourite local magazines; True Love,
Pace and You.
What makes this workshop so different is the talk show feel we are adding to it. Four brides-to-be will take the
stage for their personal make-over, giving the audience a very visual demonstration of artistry at work. The four
lucky ladies will have their hair and make-up styled by Lori Mauerberger from the Beauty Bulletin, and will model
the most gorgeous wedding gowns from Elizabeth Stockenstrom. Their ‘wedding day’ will also be styled according to
their personalities, skin tones, likes and dislikes by the amazing Moi Styling team! These four women will learn
how to apply their make-up, style their hair as well as learn which dress style suits their body shape – all in
front of the audience. |
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--- SEPTEMBER 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
4 - 5 September 2010 |
| WHERE: |
The Coca-Cola Dome - Northgate |
| ENTRANCE: |
R80 per person (tickets available at the door) |
| ENQUIRIES: |
0861 - 113 997 |
| EMAIL: |
info@wedding-expo.co.za |
| WEBSITE: |
www.wedding-expo.co.za |
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--- OCTOBER 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
2 - 3 October 2010 |
| TIME: |
09:00 – 17:30 |
| WHERE: |
Cape Town Convention Centre Hall 4B |
| ENTRANCE: |
R65 per person and R55 for pensioners (tickets available at the door) |
| ENQUIRIES: |
(021) 981 4737 |
| EMAIL: |
info@thepromo.co.za |
| WEBSITE: |
www.fabbridal.co.za |
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--- NOVEMBER 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
6 - 7 November 2010 |
| WHERE: |
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg |
| ENQUIRIES: |
011 - 262 6458 |
| EMAIL: |
consultant@nichepro.co.za |
| WEBSITE: |
www.bridalafrica.co.za |
| MORE INFO: |
For the first time ever in South African bridal history, a bridal exhibition will both acknowledge and award local specialist bridal
designers and couturiers. The launch of the Bridal Africa Specialist Designer Award, to be hosted at Bridal Africa at Sandton
Convention Centre on the 6th and 7th of November 2010, will see exhibiting SA designers design a “Red Carpet Showstopper” for a SA
celebrity of their choice. The designer who delivers the best interpretation will win an international travel trip for two and can
choose between London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong or Dubai.
Marnie Heim-Stafford, Marketing Manager of First Travel, Bridal Africa’s ‘Official Travel Agent for 2010’ and sponsor of the prize,
said: “Once the winner has made their decision, we will work with them to plan an exceptional trip which will suit their preferences
in terms of visiting a relevant industry show, thus facilitating them to make valuable contacts, business deals or purchasing necessary
fabrics.”
In yet another first for the bridal industry, SA’s top fashion designers who have contributed towards the local wedding industry will
be honoured at Bridal Africa for their contribution. Dee Reuvers, CEO of Bridal Africa, said: “These designers, who have in recent years
rarely exhibited their garments to the public, will treat our visitors to a fashion show of their signature designs. Bridal Africa will
be in a league of its own as it brings glamour back to the SA wedding industry and creates a hugely exciting platform of choices for the
bride and her groom.”
Not forgetting young and upcoming bridal designers, the prize ante for Bridal Africa Young Designer Award has been upped significantly.
Reuvers announced the winner will now receive a R10 000 cash prize. “Bridal Africa is gathering momentum in its execution of a bridal
exhibition that is anexclusive and distinctive package of entertainment and business. Reuvers said: “Exhibitors and consumers are bored
to death of traditional bridal expos. Bridal Africa has a fresh approach to exhibiting and will include multiple competitions providing
brides with a greater chance of winning, unique décor concepts like ice sculptures, exhibitors providing interactive displays and service
providers launching completely unique concepts. Bridal Africa visitors can look forward to two days packed full of one-of-a-kind
attractions.”
The allure of Bridal Africa has also increased for wedding service providers. The Wedding Photography competition’s theme is “A Moment
in Time” and will consist of a gallery wall of framed entries for visitors to peruse. The Wedding Cake competition will feature a range
of modern and traditional cake creations. Deon Swarts, owner of The Cake Genie, could not contain his excitement:“It’s about time that
wedding cake makers were recognised for their specialisation, and by judges that we respect. Dilene Cranna was Unilever’s SA 2009 Chef
of the Year and Wade van der Merwe has undertaken two Olympics for Culinary Team South Africa. Visitors will also be able to compare us
on skill, presentation, creativity and taste.”
Reuvers said taking all this and the added benefits into account, it made astute business sense to run Bridal Africa as a big event,
and not a bi-event or pavilion as before. “With this new positioning we can accommodate the huge amount of attention that our core
competition, the Specialist Bridal Designer Award, and the various other draw cards will attract. We can now ensure our market
segmentation is highly focused. Bridal Africa will remain in its upmarket and traditionally high-visitor location at Sandton Convention
Centre but will be run independently over the weekend of the 6th and 7th of November,” concluded Reuvers.
The ABC's of wedding planning
As testimony to Bridal Africa's vision of a specialist bridal exhibition, wedding service providers exhibiting at Bridal Africa from 6-7
November at Sandton Convention Centre provided a sneak peak into what's in store for visitors. As the first in a series of monthly advice
columns encompassing the A-Z of what future bridal couples need to know, exhibitors spoke about the essential ABC's of wedding planning.
Appearance
On your wedding day your smile plays a critical role because it affects your appearance, confidence level and your expression. At 12smile,
Dr Jurgens Grové's cosmetic dental practise in Bryanston, discoloured and stained teeth caused by being a smoker, drinking lots of tea,
coffee or even red wine can be whitened with results of 9+ shades lighter within two hours. A smile makeover can also be achieved within
a day by use of CADCAM technology and porcelain crowns and/or veneers. Sometimes implants, composite restorations or dentures may also be necessary.
Bridal gown
One of the biggest decisions of a future bride is whether to import her wedding gown or buy or hire an imported garment. Akhona from Byak
Bride says while it is nice to have a custom-designed gown, there is a status symbol that goes along with wearing an imported gown, especially
among black brides. "Imported gowns can be far more affordable, are beautiful, still made to fit and there is a quicker turnaround time," says Akhona.
The benefits of a designer (couture) dress, according to Biji Couture, is that the gown is made to measure, ensuring it fits your body and its
proportions perfectly. Biji and Laura from Biji Couture, who designed Byran Habana's wife Janine's wedding dress, say a designer will be able to
advise what style will work best and what to change in order to complement your figure, enhance your assets and disguise any flaws. "It will also
be one of a kind, reflect your personality perfectly and means you are contributing to the growth and continuation of the South African garment
industry," the duo said.
Choice
When it comes to being spoilt for choice, Cazabella Exotic Designer Jewellery has a stunning range of swarovski costume jewellery extensive in
colour, style and variety. Abby, Managing Director of Johannesburg's Cazabella, says the range is perfect as gifts for the bridesmaids and is
able to meet the needs of every bride, bridesmaid or mother of the bride. Abby believes bridal shows are a perfect platform to showcase their
jewellery range as well as interact with retailers who are interested in marketing and selling their brand. Bitty of Wine and More agrees and
adds that Bridal Africa creates an excellent platform to also meet with brides' partners. "I found that a bride always brings her fiancé with
and they appreciate it to find something there for their interest. Face to face contact also speaks louder than an advert in any media," says
Bitty. Wine and More offers a variety of top quality wines that can be branded, as well as advice to ensure your wine complements your menu and
theme. Bridal Africa's official service providers and sponsors include David John International Makeup, Terenco Hair, Studioski, First Travel
and BBM Attorneys.
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--- DECEMBER 2010 ---
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| WHEN: |
3 - 5 December 2010 |
| WHERE: |
The Michelangelo Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg |
| ENQUIRIES: |
082 - 563 5412 / 082 - 655 1179 |
| EMAIL: |
roxy@the-exp.co.za |
| WEBSITE: |
www.the-exp.co.za |
| MORE INFO: |
Experience the Exquisite is an all-inclusive sensory wedding experience to be hosted at The Michelangelo Hotel.
Guests can savour in all the exquisite sights, smells, sounds, tastes and touches that The Michelangelo has to
offer, from the sweet sounds of the resident pianist, the refined sight of the renaissance-style hotel, to the
tastes and smells of masterpiece fare prepared by the hotel’s chefs, as well as the pampering touches and textures
that the wedding industry is renowned for.
Combine this with Gauteng’s upper echelon of wedding professionals for the most extraordinary wedding experience
ever. So while it may sound like an expo, it certainly won’t look and feel like one because it’s far more exclusive,
which is why it’s called an experience and not an exhibition.
Guests can meander their way through three dimensional design spaces and will be introduced to distinctive ideas and
expert services. The entrance fee includes delectable, three times daily tastings prepared by The Michelangelo’s chefs
as well as interactive workshops. Be sure to pre-book for the workshop because seats are limited and are being offered
on a first come, first serve basis. The first 5000 guests will receive a gift bag including a digital brochure.
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