The Wedding Boutique in Cape Town are offering one lucky Confetti Chicks reader the chance to enjoy a luxury wedding dress fitting experience at their Cape Town branch in August and September 2019.
Finding that special dress…
Alex Claxton, the founder of The Wedding Boutique, shares her thoughts on how a bride can find her ideal wedding dress.
The joys of Budapest
Budapest has it all. Fairytale castles, an admirable love of the red powder paprika, architecture that is jaw-dropping, fun entertainment ranging from Escape Rooms to Ruin Bars and, of course, the Thermal Baths, writes Marion Kate.
The Chelsea Luxury Facial – TWO Thumbs Up!
The Invitation Confetti Chicks was fortunate to attend the recent launch of a specialised new treatment by Chelsea Clinic & Spa called Mona Lisa Touch. Along with my event goodie bag, came a special invitation to experience a Luxury Facial compliments of the spa. The Venue One can hardly imagine a more luxurious spa interior. The bold and opulent décor captivates you as soon […]
Wedding and Events Supremo Marina Nestel
Business-savvy Marina Nestel imparts her wisdom and advice on everything – from heading up her own successful company, to wedding planning and Bridezilla moments! Marina established The Little Black Book in 2007 and has since earned a reputation as Cape Town’s leading events management and public relations consultancies. “I attribute my success first and foremost to the fact that I am a genuine people pleaser, […]
5-star honeymoon in Kruger
Hayward’s Grand Safari Company has been granted the opportunity to take exclusive mobile safari camps in 5-star style for bespoke groups into some of its most untouched areas within the Kruger’s 19,485 square kilometre border. An encounter with wildlife in its natural environment is both a privilege and a rarity as the 950 000 annual tourists to the Kruger National Park of South Africa can […]
HANKY PANKY: The Perfect Bridal Accessory
Make that special day even more special with Hanky Panky garments. Their lingerie is so sexy and comfortable, it’s no wonder it was referenced as “Butter Lace” by Forbes USA magazine and trademarked as the ‘world’s most comfortable thong.’ Find a selection of panties, thongs, bras, chemises, tops and babydoll dresses in white and something blue. Say “I DO” in Swarovski Who knew two little words could mean so […]
Taking Wedding Photography to a Whole New Level
Adithi Rajkumar is a wedding photographer with a difference. Confetti Chicks spoke to this dynamic lady after she received her R250 000 “business makeover” prize from Retail Capital’s power-packed strategy and marketing team. Her company, Scribe Photography, first got off the ground through a humble online classified ad! “I posted my first ad on Gumtree, and that’s how we got the ball rolling. Since then […]
Help! Wedding Planning SOS
With over 10 years of experience in the events and PR industry, owner and founder, Jules Illing opened the doors of Blue Bird Events in February 2017 after a life long dream of creating and seeing beautiful events to fruition. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for working with people, these qualities ensure that every event organised by Blue Bird Events […]
Our Guide to Discovering Your Body Type
What do we mean by Body Type? While us ladies might not enjoy being boxed into a certain category, it is helpful to know that a few categories have been defined by dressmakers, traditionally based on the most commonly found body shapes. This pared-down list of shapes is most helpful when it comes to selecting styles of clothing that best suit us, and are […]
Dress Silhouettes to Flatter Your Body Shape
When it comes to choosing your wedding gown, a great starting point is to consider the shape best suited to your body type. Just as tastes vary from one bride to another, so do our individual body types. Dress designers take these unique body variations into account, and work it to your advantage. The aim is to accentuate and flatter what Mother Nature gave […]
Do I Need a Wedding Planner?
It seems like you can’t read a book, magazine or even watch a wedding film without a ‘wedding planner’ appearing. In fact 26% of brides now hire a planner for their wedding, an amazing increase from recent years. But why the popularity? Years ago couples were happy with a small simple wedding organised by their Mother, but now it would appear the more elaborate, […]
Destination Weddings in KZN
Planning a destination wedding usually invokes visions of huge bills and stress! But … … the secret lies in the way you plan it; and at Brahman Hills, industry veteran Gill Bowmaker, together with the on-site wedding team, has that ‘secret’. They shoulder all the ‘away-from-home’ wedding planning stress – they work closely with bridal couples to create a space and a relaxed ambience […]
Confetti Chicks Event Feedback
On Saturday, 3rd March, we brought together a group of dynamic women at Waterline in Noordhoek, to connect, network and discuss women’s issues. On the Agenda: Love, Marriage and Relationships Travel bucket lists What makes marriage/long-term commitments last Finding your Work/Life/Family balance Beauty, health and skincare OUR VENUE: Waterline. This exquisite villa, overlooking the Noordhoek dunes and vast expanses of blue sky, was very […]
Why The Light House is So Unique
What makes The Light House Boutique Suites in Paarl such a unique and splendid location, is that it’s run by a group of very special and dynamic people. Together with their dedicated team, Darrol and Hendrik have formulated the magic ingredients for a one-of-a-kind guest experience. Surrounded by the Cape Winelands, the Paarl Valley is less than an hour’s drive out of the city. […]
Modern Urban Elegance in Hyde Park
This wedding venue is for the modern couple who want an elegant, stylish wedding in the City of Gold, with its unique, vibrant backdrop making memorable photographs of the big day. The Park House of Events on 7 Getting engaged is one of the most exciting times of our lives and the start of many new beginnings together. Being hopeless romantics ourselves, we love […]
The Good Husband Guide: Secrets from the Silver Screen
It’s a real honour and a privilege to have another person accept your hand in marriage and to share their life with you. However, if you want to be a great husband, you can never take your wife for granted. You need to keep your lady feeling cherished and engaged with you – so don’t think you can drop your game just because she’s […]
Lose your heart in Russia
After a lifetime dreaming of visiting Russia, Marion Kate reveals that her budget trip to the icy capital of communism was everything she expected… and much, much more. Why do we have bucket lists? Is it to keep our dreams alive, to help us reach our goals… or to feel satisfied and content when we do? Whatever it is, Russia has been a bucket […]
We’re wild about Yungskin
Confetti Chicks has been won over by Yungskin’s natural-based skin care range that has been designed to manage and maintain a healthy and vibrant-looking complexion. Unique to the skin care industry, Yungskin is the first and only brand to base their products on the principles of Homeopathy and Acupuncture. The range comprises products that are energized using quantum energy science and cellular stimulation principles […]
The eyewear Oscars
The 48TH MIDO (the leading international eyewear expo) breaks all its own records, closing with 4.9% increase to confirm its global leadership position and its role of excellence in the trade show universe. Milan, February 2018: The 48th MIDO – the leading eyewear trade show on a global scale – got off amidst high expectations and ended exceeding them all. More than 58,000 entries of eyewear […]
Video inspiration from MIDO 2018
Here’s a selection of videos to give you an insight into the latest international trends in eyewear direct from the 48TH MIDO (the leading international eyewear expo) held in Milan in February 2018. www.mido.com
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 […]
Summer Popsicles
Everyday Luxury with J.C. Le Roux’s drier VIBRAZIO Range Enjoying a glass of sparkling wine must be one of life’s sophisticated pleasures. With J.C. Le Roux’s latest drier Vibrazio range released, sipping a glass of sparkling wine is now an all year round delight. And for an indulging adult treat, make your very own popsicles! The Vibrazio Sauvignon Blanc, Demi-Sec and Demi-Sec Rosé offer […]
Airbnb’s new Roadmap offers incredible wedding and honeymoon options
New property types, new tiers, Airbnb Collections and community recognition form the key elements of their newly launched Roadmap to bring the benefits of local and authentic travel to everyone. 10 years ago, Airbnb co-founders Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia inflated three airbeds in their San Francisco apartment and started what has become a global phenomenon in travel. Today, Airbnb is one of the […]
How to Blow Up a Small Living Room
Claire Gibson from La-Z-Boy offers some advice to Confetti Chicks on how to make a small living room look oh-so-much bigger. Many of us are more than familiar with the struggle of trying to cram all our worldly possessions into a tiny living room, resulting in it feeling cramped, claustrophobic and anything but elegant and inviting. However, the good news is that successfully transforming […]
Happy Anniversary Nicole & Pieter!
One year ago today, Nicole and Pieter made their Forever vows at the beautiful Merwida Country Manor. Enjoy a look back at their special day: Videography: The Wedding Guys We salute you on your first anniversary Nicole and Pieter, and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Read our full story here. Credits: Photographer: Beloved Photography by Tiana Smith Videographer: Nathan Brooks of […]
On the 6th day of Valentine’s…
… my True Love said to me “Let’s turn off our cellphones and dim the lights!” It was time for a game of Role Play. This game requires a wee bit of forward planning because you’ll need to source a few choice items of clothing and props. Here are two examples of fantasy scenarios which are quite high on most men’s wish list: You […]
Zandile & Lungelo
A richly colourful wedding was the culmination of Zandile and Lungelo’s true love story, and the traditional Zulu ceremony took place at the groom’s home in Esidumbini, KZN. Explaining how they met, Zandile says “I had just come back from Cape Town and relocated to Durban. I wanted to rekindle my relationship with my high school friends and one of them was throwing a birthday party. […]
WEDDING PLANNING 101: Tips from the Experts
Confetti Chicks spoke to Madri and Niki of The Event Planners who shared with us their top tips for successful event planning: “While planning your wedding, stay focused on what you and your partner really want and of course, on your budget. Often brides and grooms-to-be get distracted along the way with too many influences, ideas, traditions and needs being forced onto them by […]