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When it comes to weddings, I have a lot to say! I'm passionate about curating beautiful and meaningful weddings for my lovely clients. I'm just as passionate about offering advice and sharing inspiration. Read ahead blogs for insights into planning your own big day that’s fun-filled and totally unique, and legal!
BIG wedding. small wedding. Something in between…?
Let me tell you how We Do Weddings was born. My husband got dramatically ill just before our wedding. Not “a bit under the weather” ill. Properly, seriously, suddenly ill, the kind that reshapes plans and life, fast. Our big day got scaled back overnight. The guest list shrank to twenty of our nearest and dearest, gathered in our garden. And here’s the thing I didn’t expect: it was fabulous. Not in spite of being small. Not as a consolation prize. Genuinely, completely, unapologetically fabulous. Twenty people who truly loved us, a garden, and the two of us actually present...
Pre-wedding Paperwork – hard to make a punchy title out of that!
You’ve said yes. You’re wearing the ring. You’ve created seventeen Pinterest boards. But hold on, hold on. What pre-wedding paperwork is required to actually get you married!? Here’s the thing: getting legally married in South Africa is genuinely straightforward, once you know what you’re doing. The problem is that for most people this is their first rodeo, and (understandably) they don't know what is required. So here's the low down on pre-wedding paperwork: I’ve officiated over 350 weddings. I’ve seen couples waltz through the admin with zero drama. I’ve also seen couples arrive at their wedding day missing a document,...
Does a good celebrant cost an arm and a leg….
Only if you're not thinking about it right Why experience, energy, and presence are worth every rand, and what you're really paying for when you invest in your ceremony. Let's be honest. Planning a wedding involves a lot of spreadsheet skill. Flowers vs. favours. Band vs. DJ. Open bar vs. signature cocktail. Every decision feels like a negotiation between the wedding you're imagining and the budget you're living with. I get it. I talk to couples every day who are making these calls. And I'll tell you exactly what I tell them: your budget absolutely matters. How you allocate it...
The Bouquet Toss – Let’s get into it!
Way back in medieval Europe, weddings were hands-on. Literally. Guests would try to grab a piece of the bride’s dress, veil… even hair, for good luck. To make a quick (and safe!) getaway, brides started tossing their bouquets at the crowd as a distraction. By the 1800s the tradition had mellowed into something sweeter: single ladies chased the bride for the bouquet, and an organised toss of the flowers offered a graceful alternative to the frenzy. The act transformed superstition into celebration—whoever caught the bouquet was said to be the next in line to marry. Today’s Bouquet Toss – Still...