Weddings

 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • Sage & Matthew Briggs (USA)

    We have finally made it home after a long and fabulous trip. Both of us are still living in the memory of our special day. Sylvia I cannot thank you enough for all your hard work. You literally made the … Read More..
  • Robyn and Gary Clifford

    Thank you so very much for everything you did for myself and my family on the 10/10/05 to help us remember the beginning of mine and Gary’s new life together. You did the best job I could have ever asked … Read More..
  • Kevin & Wendy Paul (USA)

    Your attention to detail, your willingness to incorporate our ideas and the freshness of your ideas was awesome and added such depth to our wedding day. With the event planning and the photography you surely covered all the bases leaving … Read More..
  • Matt & Michelle (Australia)

    Cindy, thank you so much for your patience,  recommendations, advice, support and organizational skills. My tables and flowers were too beautiful – we managed to create a perfectly warm, cozy environment. No one else would have had the patience to … Read More..
  • Shane & Alice Ravenscroft (South Africa)

    Cindy, we especially have to say thank you to you for all your patience and understanding. Every time when I was really starting to stress about things you would re-assure me and everything turned out just the way you said. … Read More..
  • Wielligh & Rentia Lambrechts (South Africa)

    We had the privilege of having Sylvia of Special Events do our flowers and decor for our wedding. What a relief it was to leave such an important part of our wedding into such capable, trustworthy hands! Sylvia went out … Read More..
  • JP & Natasha Kriel (South Africa)

    Cindy, there are not enough words to thank you for everything you did for us on our wedding day!! You did not only give us exactly what we wanted for our big day, you went over and above to make … Read More..
  • Izania Cooper (UK)

    The girls at Special Events are absolute gold! They are true professionals who know the industry inside-out, ensuring you get the best for your wedding day. Most importantly – they love what they do. It is very reassuring when someone … Read More..

 SERVICES

Planning Checklist

Planning a wedding can be very stressful and overwhelming with so many things to do and organise, as anybody that have been married can attest to. Here is a suggested list of what to do when, in order to plan your wedding successfully. This list is by no means exhaustive and the idea is simply to give you an indication of what you should be attending to as you approach your big day.

Of course, hiring a wedding coordinator will free up your valuable time to concentrate on the more enjoyable aspects of the wedding arrangements. Let us do the running around for you, ensuring that you look and feel your best when you walk down the isle.

6-12 months before the wedding

  • Announce the engagement;
  • Set a wedding date and time;
  • Determine a budget;
  • Book your wedding coordinator;
  • Book your reception venue;
  • Book your ceremony venue;
  • Start compiling a guest list;
  • Book honeymoon and check travel arrangements.

6 months before the wedding

  • Select a caterer;
  • Select a florist;
  • Select a cake maker;
  • Book a photographer and/or videographer;
  • Choose your attendants;
  • Select a dress designer or start shopping for a dress;
  • Select musicians and entertainment;
  • Finalise theme and colour scheme;
  • Finalise guest list;
  • Start working on invitations;
  • Compile wedding gift list.

1-3 months before the wedding

  • Groom starts planning his and his attendants’ attire;
  • Reserve hired equipment;
  • Buy wedding rings;
  • Purchase gifts for bridal party;
  • Finalise all legal agreements;
  • Choose accessories for bride and her attendants;
  • Send out invitations;
  • Attend final dress fittings;
  • Submit preliminary guest list to caterers;
  • Choose hymns, readings and music;
  • Finalise menu with caterers;
  • Confirm honeymoon and travel arrangements;
  • Arrange accommodation for guests travelling from afar;
  • Choose gifts for attendants.

1-3 weeks before the wedding

  • Give final guest count to caterer;
  • Finalise the seating plan;
  • Bride to collect dress;
  • Groom to collect tux;
  • Confirm delivery time with florist, baker and hiring companies;
  • Confirm final arrangements with photographer, videographer and musicians;
  • Go for practice hairstyling and make-up;
  • Have a full rehearsal at the ceremony venue;
  • Arrange for name changes;
  • Start packing for honeymoon.

The day before

  • Pack for honeymoon;
  • Lay out wedding dress and all accessories;
  • Finalise reception venue decorations;
  • Deliver honeymoon luggage to reception venue.

On the day

  • Eat a substantial breakfast;
  • Try to have a massage or relaxing beauty treatment;
  • Attend all your appointments;
  • Decorate cars if required;
  • Have fun and enjoy all the attention and pampering

 
       

Events Management

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Flowers & Decor

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Wedding Coordination

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