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Karen Tran In Cape Town Celebrity Wedding Florist and Designer is coming to Cape Town 23 -25 November2015 Don’t miss your … Read More
Wedding Bouquets Inspiration Brides have been carrying bouquets since the middle ages. Of course back then the gathered bunches o… Read More
Wedding hair styles Choosing your wedding hair can be rather stressfull, In this article Stephanie Brinkerhoff show you … Read More
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History behind the white dress by Taryn Gurr I’ve often wondered where the white wedding dress tradition began and why it has sto… Read More
Why not spoil your fiancé with a Romantic Picnic Only R600 per couple Take a romantic meander under the African sky on horse-back, become one with na… Read More
Bridal Fair at Rain Farm Game Lodge by Taryn Gurr The Bridal Fair at Rain Farm Game Lodge on October 5th was a wonderful exhibition of s… Read More
Louise Meyer – Photographer Brides Essence caught up with Louise Meyer from Hoedspruit to interview her and showcase more of her… Read More
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Groomsman duties Groomsman duties By Grant Derrick The history of groomsmen dates back to ancient times when dowries … Read More
Maid of Honour duties Maid of Honour duties By Taryn Gurr The big day that you have been helping your BFF plan for… Read More
Rain Farm Game Lodge Rain Farm Game & Lodge is one of the North Coasts most sought after venues. This tranquil… Read More
WIN 1 of 5 Underarm Laser treatments – The Laser Beautique Stand a chance to WIN one of 5 underarm laser hair removal treatments valued at R550 each. To enter … Read More
WIN A luxury weekend at Rain Farm – KZN A weekend away for 2 adults in a Luxury Tree Top Tent Prize Includes: Dinner & Breakfast PLUS a… Read More
WIN – A Cast Iron Tea Pot & Tea – The Tea Merchant Stand a chance to win a Cast iron tea pot and a tin of tea Valued at R1000. To enter the competition… Read More
10 most unusual honeymoon ideas Most people imagine their honeymoon to be lazing in an all pampering luxurious, the most star possib… Read More
Brett Florens – Photographer Brett Florens, a South African photogrpher now living abroard, shares some of his stunning photograp… Read More
Wedding Gift Ideas So you have been invited to the wedding. What do you buy for the couple that will remind them of you… Read More
Themed Weddings Many young couples are looking to wed in a non-traditional way. Something different to make the wedd… Read More
Marriage from a biblical perspective Where did marriage originate? Many will claim one thing or the other but the institution of marriage… Read More
Riekert Cloete – Photographer Brides Essence caught up with another one of Cape Town’s Top wedding photographers Riekert Cloete.… Read More
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WIN tickets to the The Sound of Music We have 4 tickets to give away for the sound of music on  Sunday 25th may at 2pm Monte Casino, Joha… Read More
Cape Royale Rocks Cape Town Tastebuds (Cape Town, April 2014)Â On Friday, 25 April 2014, Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa, Seven Star Awar… Read More
Disney on Ice adds extra shows to accommodate overwhelming demand for tickets EXTRA DISNEY ON ICE SHOWS ADDED TO ACCOMMODATE Â OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR TICKETS Have a look at the … Read More
CELLARBAKE@NITIDA MIXES UP A CULINARY DELIGHT Taste buds stood testimony to decadence as SA’s first-ever bake and wine pairing festival -Cellarb… Read More
The Wedding Expo®, SA’s Biggest Wedding Show Will Help You Plan Your Wedding! Brides and grooms, help is on its way with South Africa’s biggest wedding show! We know that plann… Read More
The Cape Town Carnival The Cape Town Carnival is a glamorous celebration of African identity, diverse communities and cult… Read More
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Cassia High Tea puts the icing on the cake Fancy a high tea in the winelands? Cassia cuts off the crust with its culinary accompaniment to the … Read More
Food & Wine pairings at Bistro 1800 Sensational food and wine pairing evenings will be held monthly at the Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and … Read More
Bistro 1800 Burning Bills The Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa’s Bistro 1800 Restaurant fires things up with two hot new pro… Read More
Win a surprise and romantic picnic for 2 Win a surprise and romantic picnic for 2 from Dial a Picnic You will be treated to an exotic picnic… Read More
Cellarbake@Nitida 23 March 2014 Celebrate decadence in Durbanville with the all-new fabulously indulgent Cellarbake@Nitida wine pair… Read More
Some awesome fun for the ladies Event: Microzone FoxBox Party Date: Thursday, 20 February 2014 Time: 18:00 – 20:30 Cost: R250 p… Read More
Valentine’s Day Decadence at Bistro 1800 (Cape Town, January 2014) Senses are set to come alive this Valentine’s Day at the Cape Royale Lux… Read More
Experience Valentine’s Day Luxury at Equinox Spa (Cape Town, January 2014) Equinox Spa puts the cherry on top of Valentine’s Day this February, wit… Read More
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Sterling EQ at Nitida Wine Estate Multi-award winning South African instrumental pop group Sterling EQ returns to Nitida, one of Cape … Read More
The Real Meal Revolution eBook is now Available! You can download the Quivertree app from the App Store on your Apple, Blackberry or Android device… Read More
Our latest issue of Brides Essence Magazine Happy 2014, we hope that this year will be awesome and filled with exciting adventures. We hope you … Read More
Looking for an exciting line up of girly things to do in Jan? Dermalogica has two fabulous pamper party themes lined up, giving guests an opportunity to find out … Read More
CELEBRATORY BIRTHDAY MONTH AT GOURMET BOERIE Gourmet Boerie is celebrating its first birthday with a month of local tunes and lekker specials tha… Read More
VIP Sky Bar’s Poolside Summers Chill by the pool, swim, tan and sip on cocktails at the Cape Royale Luxury Hotel & Spa’s VIP … Read More
Nitida is paving the way for blended wines in SA On Friday, 08 November, the Platter’s South African Wine Guide awarded Nitida’s Coronata… Read More
Caramia has summer traveling sorted  CaraMia has a range of accessory bags that will make travelling this summer a breeze. Available in… Read More
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VIP Sky Bar – Cape Royale Luxury Hotel & Spa VIP SKY BAR TAKES POOLSIDE PARTIES TO NEW HEIGHTS Â (Cape Town, October 2013)Â Situated on the roof… Read More
WIN Tickets to the Photo & Flim Expo We have 10 Weekend passes to give away to the Photo & Film Expo. 31 October – 3rd November… Read More
Want to slim down & firm up for your special day? Then we have just the programme for you! Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) Healthy We… Read More
WIN a Mani, Pedi and a massage – Made in Brasil Stand a chance to WIN a Mani, Pedi and a massage from Made in Brasil. To enter, please answer the fo… Read More
Cape Town Opera – Madama Butterfly Returns WIN: We have three sets of double tickets to Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at Artscape, Cape TownÂ… Read More
WIN a Luxurious 2 Nights Stay – Grand Provence Heritage Wine Estate WIN a Luxurious 2 night stay at an exclusive and picturesque wine estate and renowned wedding venue … Read More
Sunset Boulevard – Monte Casino ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S GLORIOUS MUSICAL SUNSET BOULEVARD From the Award-winning creative team of Pa… Read More
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The Sunflower Fund Annual Banquet A NIGHT LIKE NO OTHERÂ is what has been promised for The Sunflower Fund’s next annual banquet … Read More
Tyger Valley Bridal Experience Tyger Valley’s annual Bridal Experience is all about offering brides-to-be the most amazing and un… Read More
Made in Brasil Brides Essence magazine had the privilege of attending one of Cape Town’s newest and glamourou… Read More
Wedding Run The annual Tramonto Wedding Run 17th August 2013, is all about Fun, Festivities and Family. There is… Read More
Winter Wedding Trends Are you considering to get married in winter, but struggle to find creative ideas that are in fashio… Read More
Maccauvlei on Vaal Now Open for Weddings Book your wedding at Maccauvlei on Vaal and enjoy professional assistance every step of the way. Read More
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Brides Essence Travel Honeymoon & Wedding Guide There a few times in a person’s life, when we are able to take our dreams and create them into rea… Read More
Brides Essence Issue 08 March – June 2013 2013 came around as quickly, as it seems to be passing, and with all the events that have recently… Read More
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Amarula Cherry Pop Ingredients 15 ml Amarula 7.5 ml Oude Meester Peppermint Liqueur 7.5 ml maraschino cherry syr… Read More
Canal Walk’s 12th Bridal Fair brought to you by Micabella Cosmetics Mineral Makeup Friday 1 to Sunday 3 March 201 Read More
The Robertson Small Hotel celebrates Cupid’s craft in February Spoil your lover with a Midsummer’s Night Dream date on 14 Feb Read More
AMARULA, THE AFRICAN ORIGINAL LOVE LETTER Some people have all the feelings but not the words. Read More
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SPOIL YOUR VALENTINE AT DURBANVILLE HILLS Whisper sweet nothings in your beloved’s ear when you head to Durbanville Hills Wines for a feast … Read More
Love is in the air at newly extended Clos Malverne Restaurant Exclusive Valentine’s Ice Cream & Wine Pairings for the month of February Read More
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It’s all mine, thanks to Virgin Money You work hard for your money, right, so it’s a bit of a slap in the face to have to pay just to sp… Read More
Wedding Industry Cat food Drive Nicolette weddings is hosting  a massive, wedding-industry-wide cat food drive during the month of … Read More
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