Alex Claxton, the founder of The Wedding Boutique, shares her thoughts on how a bride can find her ideal wedding dress.
See you at the Joburg Wedding Expo, 10-11 March
Join us at SA’s most exciting bridal expo, as we put the fun back into planning your wedding! Connect and engage with wedding suppliers in a fun and light hearted environment. Take away the pressure of planning a wedding, be inspired and find the wedding suppliers you need. It’s a great day out with fun activities planned for the show. Get a mini make […]
See it, like it, scan it at the Joburg Wedding Expo
See it, like it, scan it at The Joburg Wedding Expo where you will find everything you need for your special day; it’s the ultimate day out for the bridal party! With wedding specialists from bridal boutiques and designers, florists and décor specialists, wedding venues and jewellers, The Wedding Expo is the ultimate wedding shopping destination. And that is not all! Download ScanPlan, The […]
Confetti Chicks Softmag #3 – The Bliss Issue
An indulgent mix of content awaits you… Download our new Softmag to view on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Choose from our high-resolution version (55mb)… or the standard resolution (22mb). Or view the online version of Confetti Chicks below: Featured for you: 20 Ways to Find Your Bliss Beautiful Real Weddings Interview with Janita Toerien 50 Shades of Pink Sizzling Swimwear Lucious Lingerie Flowers Brides Love […]
The Cape Town Wedding Expo
Dream it! Plan it! Live it! Visit The Cape Town Wedding Expo to plan the perfect day you have always dreamed of and live happily ever after. You will find a world of rich inspiration for the perfect wedding day at The Wedding Expo, where a collection of the finest wedding resources, products and services have been brought together to help you plan your […]
The Flower King
Meet Daniel Ferreira, who is the co-owner and creative force behind Ecozest, located in the beautiful Garden Route town of Knysna. How did it all begin? It all started in my parents’ garden on our family farm in the Eastern Free State, my mother picking flowers and arranging them inside the house. In my last years at school I worked in a local florist owned […]
Confetti Chicks Softmag GOES LIVE!
A WARM WELCOME to the digital world of Confetti Chicks! We are very proud to introduce our launch issue of our Softmag (online digital magazine). Download it here FREE (it’s only 10mb) and open it in Acrobat Reader, iBooks or your reader of choice. This month we feature exquisite dresses, cakes, honeymoon prep, venues, destinations, and fabulous gift ideas. Meet some of our industry entrepreneurs, and toast your […]
Sizzling HOT Seaside Venues
Dreaming of a beach wedding, or seaside honeymoon? These are our picks: The Oyster Box, Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, Tel (031) 514 5000 Majestically situated on Umhlanga’s beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse, The Oyster Box is the ultimate in charm and style. The hotel offers a range of venues for both private ceremonies and bigger reception functions. The beautiful Victorian Gazebo and […]
Wedding Expos & Fairs around SA – 2017
Save The Date! 27 & 28 May – The Herald Bridal Fair, The Boardwalk, Port Elizabeth 10 & 11 June – The Wedding Expo, CTICC, Cape Town 1 & 2 July – Oakfield Farm Expo, Muldersdrift, Gauteng 29 & 30 July – East Rand Wedding Show, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park 5 & 6 Aug – The Wedding Expo, Durban Exhibition Centre 26 & 27 […]
Honeymoon Road Trip
Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of a swanky five-star hotel just as much as the next girl! Luxury safari or seaside resort? Sign me up! But maybe, just maybe, let’s try on a new fantasy here … the idea of a road trip with your newly hitched spouse could be just the ticket, at just the right time of your lives, […]
Queen of Cakes
Who doesn’t love cake? Katelyn Williams knows all about our love affair with confectionery, and has taken her own love of baking to award-winning heights with her inspiring blogsite, The Kate Tin. If, like us, you love baking cake as much as eating cake, then check out Katelyn’s wonderful recipes, such as her Caramel Peppermint Crisp Mousse Cake, and this spectacular celebration cake called […]
Win with SW1 Hair Salon & Cafe
You can win 2 vouchers for you and a girlfriend to be treated like celebrities by SW1 boutique salon in Hyde Park! Take along your mom or your bestie for a treatment of your choice to the value of R500 each, plus enjoy a spot of lunch. All you have to do, is Like Confetti Chicks on Facebook, then Like and Share the post! […]
Lipidol Give Away!
A good sunscreen prevents the development of skin cancer, which is on the rise in South Africa, and it also helps prevent pigmentation, uneven skin tone, and slows down the development of wrinkled, prematurely ageing skin. With an SPF20, the Lipidol Sunscreen Oil provides protection from UVA and UVB, while maintaining good skin health by supplementing the skin’s natural oily layer stripped away by the sun, wind and water. […]
The A-Z of a stress-free bachelorette party
The bachelorette party is about more than just a night on the town. It’s often a rare opportunity for many of the girls to get together and spend time with friends they seldom get to see and it’s also the bride-to-be’s last night out with her friends as a single lady. A woman’s wedding is so much more than just one special day as […]
Grab these for your Registry
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Dress shopping insights with Blissfully Bridal
Elmari Coetzee is the owner of the Blissfully Bridal boutique in Randburg, which opened in 2014. The boutique is owner-run and Elmari personally arranges all appointments and fittings. “I am very hands-on, and my goal is to give every bride a memorable and special experience, while of course, finding her dream dress.” CONFETTI CHICKS: How did you get into the industry? ELMARI: Searching for […]
Beach To Bar Kikoi Roundies
Kikoi Cape Town Round beach towels and picnic blankets, or “roundies” as they are called, are our fave new summer must-have! Kikoi started with leather, hemp, canvas & a cotton weave. Azdebele is the inspiration for Kikoi’s unique take on local tribal design with an international & modern twist. How it all began Having ordered a round towel online from China, we were convinced we […]
Lulubelle’s Bakes
SWEET TEMPTATIONS – WITH LULUBELLE’S BAKES Q&A with owner and industry expert, Lyndsay McEwan CONFETTI CHICKS: Your work is astounding, yet you started Lulubelle’s Bakes a mere three years ago. Tell us about this learning curve, and what it has meant for you and your family. LYNDSAY: Yes! Three years ago on the 22nd January 2014 my life started to change forever. I’d […]
5 Ways With Confetti
1 · PAPER In its simplest form, shredded lightweight paper provides a traditional and well known type of confetti. Simple discs (known as chads) can be punched out of recycled paper. These fluttering discs in colours from plain white, to pastels or brights, are what our childhood memories of weddings are all about. 2 · PETALS Rose petals are freeze-dried and are a popular natural […]
Heads up! Confetti is on the way!
Confetti Chicks are about to launch their new website and, even more exciting, our first softmag! What’s a softmag? Only the most exciting, user-friendly digital magazine you could imagine. So keep your eye on Confetti Chicks for the biggest selection of wedding inspiration, trends and interviews for the South African bride and groom. See you soon.