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Hi Friends! It's Rose here, I created this blog to help you get all the information you need to know when you're trying to find your Wedding dress or Matric dance dress.

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How much does a wedding dress cost in South Africa in 2022

The most common question that people ask me when they find out that I am a wedding dress designer, is how much does a wedding dress cost? This is not...

Best wedding dress trends in 2022

As a wedding dress designer and boutique in Cape Town, I often get asked what the latest trends are for bridal wear and how those translate to the South African...

Plan your dream wedding on a shoestring budget

In these crazy times, planning your wedding on a budget is more poignant than ever! Many brides are being forced to relook at their wedding budgets and see what they...

Guide to Buying Matric Dance Dresses In South Africa

Finding your perfect Matric Dance dress doesn't have to be difficult, but there are some key things you must keep in mind to ensure that your dress is a #fasionwin...

How much does a wedding dress cost in South Africa in 2020?

How much a wedding dress costs can be quite a controversial topic, since big name brands such as Berta Bridal and Yolan Cris will cost on average R150 000, while...

Affordable wedding dresses South Africa

Hi Friends! I wanted to tell you about my latest offering - Effortlessly Molteno This is a capsule collection of wedding dresses for the budget bride. Since there is a...

Elopement and destination weddings in Cape Town

Elopements are becoming more and more popular in recent years, and what better place to do so than here in Sunny South Africa! Cape Town is world renowned for...

Bohemian wedding dresses - the perfect style for Cape Town

Hi Friends! I hope you're all enjoying the early arrival of summer as much as I am! (ok other than the no water thing...)So wedding season has kicked off with...

Best wedding venues in Cape town and the wedding dress styles that best suits

Hi friends! Today I wanted to talk about the most suitable wedding dress styles if you’re getting married in Cape Town. Cape Town is best known for its beautiful, hot...

Look after yourself in the lead up to your wedding day

The memory of your wedding day is one you’ll treasure for the rest of your life. On the day itself, all preparations are done and dusted and the big day...

The best wedding dress styles for your Cape Town wedding

Hi friends!Today I wanted to talk about the most suitable wedding dress styles if you’re getting married in Cape Town. Cape Town is best known for its beautiful, hot sunny...

Rose's insights into women and our bodies

Hi friends! So after 8 years of working with women, and me myself being one for most of my life, I have learned some universal truths about women’s bodies, and...

The Bridal Trends You Need to Know This Year

Planning your 2019 wedding and wondering what bridal trends are in this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are five of the top bridal trends to help you...

Saajida's spectacular Muslim wedding dress

Hi Friends!I have had the privilege of working with some pretty awesome clients over the past few years and one of my most fun projects was when I got to...

The Best Forest Wedding Venues in Cape Town and Surrounds

Hi Friends! The biggest trend in weddings that I’ve noticed in recent seasons, is that of the forest wedding. There are some absolutely spectacular wooded wedding venues in Cape Town...

Wedding dresses or Matric Farewell dresses in Cape Town - the custom made process

Hi Friends! So today I just thought I'd share some thoughts on what the custom couture process is really about for me. To me it's a process that can bring...

Top tips on how to shop for your wedding dress in Cape Town

Shopping for your ideal wedding dress is no small task and many brides find it completely overwhelming. For this reason, I thought I would give you a few tips to...

Bohemian Wedding dresses for the South African bride

What are bohemian wedding dresses? We all know the term boho as it has become so popular in recent years, but what does the term bohemian wedding dress really mean?...

Ruschka's modern bohemian wedding dress

Rushka came to me in August 2016 looking for a designer to help her to create her dream wedding dress. As a creative herself, she had a clear idea of...

Impressionist Romance - bohemian wedding styled shoot

HI Friends!I have been busy with my latest bridal range and the starting of wedding season. aside from that, I've been privileged to be involved in a number of incredible...