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Sarah and Adam – Bona Dea

This celebration is one for the memory books for The Rose Cafe but also for us as a family. Partly because all the elements came together so perfectly – the dress, the venue, the flowers, the decor – but the most important reason for this…because Sarah is my sister-in-law. Seeing her marrying the man of her dreams in the most wonderful, fairytale celebration surrounded by family and friends from near and (very) far was one of the most love-tank filling experiences I have ever had.

How did you meet? Tell us your story.

“Adam and I became acquaintances through the UCT rugby club in 2012, however at the end of 2013 we were both at a restaurant with friends and Adam came to talk to me. I was about the embark on a nine-month internship in the USA but, upon my return and much to my surprise, Adam made contact with me and pursued me so selflessly and with such grace, that after a few weeks I realised that he wasn’t the rugby jock that I thought he was;). In fact after just three months I knew he would be the man I would marry!

Adam proposed a year from our first date, and it was everything I could have imagined. He surprised me by taking me to Tintswalo Atlantic, and with the most beautiful setting he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife.”

It is not often that a bride gives you a budget and a loose concept and says ‘I trust you, just do your thing.’ But on this occasion this is exactly what happened and it is the most wonderfully freeing thing as a creative to be allowed to flex your creative muscle in a way that you know will be perfect for THAT couple. Sarah, while not being fussy about her preferences, also had a clear idea in mind of what she wanted and didn’t want. So with her input we set about putting together a whimsical, romantic experience, fit for a princess and her prince.

  

The venue, the dream, the big picture for your day – what was important to you and what did you want your experience to be?

“Adam and I dreamed of a summer wedding in Hermanus, and a post-wedding week for us to spend time with both of our families and friends – all in one place. Bona Dea Private Estate in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley was the first and only venue that we went to see, as we both fell in love with the idyllic setting and knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our marriage. We wanted our wedding, above everything, to be a joyous time of having our families and friends all together in one place. We also wanted it to be a stress free organisational experience for everyone and so we kept things relatively simple and did the majority of the planning and organising ourselves. All that being said, a wedding can never go ahead without the support and input from family and friends, and for their involvement we are so grateful.”

Now, I have to share that as a supplier, and having worked at various different venues across Cape Town, Bona Dea was by far the most accommodating venue we have had the privilege of working at. Diddi and her team were incredible, giving us free reign of their beautiful kitchen to begin working two days before the nuptials. There were a few elements of the day that Diddi from Bona Dea was very specific about, such as the bride and groom doing a viewing of the complete setup the day before so that they could see it in all it’s glory, before being ‘undone’ by the plentiful guests. This was such a lovely prelude to their wedding day – and emotions were running high – because so often the bride and groom only enter the venue once it is full of all the happy revelers and they don’t see the beauty of the final touches. It was also so special for me to watch them walk through the untouched venue and to see the details before anything was disturbed. Diddi also insisted that the doors to the venue remain closed with beautiful silver tassels sealing the entrance so that no guests were able to enter prior to the start of the reception. The mums had the honour of opening the doors together and revealing the room.

Sarah, tell me about the planning process…

“I have always loved watching wedding programs and even before I had a boyfriend was pinning ideas to my wedding board. However what I came to realise is that the dreaming was much more fun! This is because you can only have one wedding and the executing of ideas is far less exciting! Your dream though is only as good as those that can execute it for you, and I am beyond thankful for the incredible Fairy Godmothers that made my vision come true.

My dress was made by my talented neighbour and friend LinekeVermaak and my bridesmaid’s dresses were made by Shuhra, a wonderful dressmaker in the Southern Suburbs. Our hair and make-up was done by the lovely Tremayne West. Our stationery was all done by our wonderful friend and graphic designer, Hannah Solomon. Our rings and my ear-rings were designed and made by our gifted family friend and jeweler Mark Whitehorn.

Adam’s suit and the groomsmen’s ties were from his favourite store – Country Road. The groomsmen’s attire was their own.

Our photographer was the relaxed and talented Ryan Parker and Mustard Seed Films captured our wonderful day.

Finally, my dearest and most inspiringly creative and capable sister in-law and owner of The Rose Cafe – Angie Wilmans. I have no idea what we could have done without you. You effortlessly co-ordinated the set up of our venue, and together with Thandi created breathtakingly beautiful flower arrangements and table settings. I will never forget walking into the reception and just being awestruck by your creation. You executed my vision beyond what I could have imagined, and then to top everything off your angelic voice resounded through the valley as you sang during our ceremony. Your first note brought Adam to tears and made our day that much more significant.”

This was a different experience for me personally as usually, once the setup is complete, suppliers high-tail it out of a venue after stealing a few pics of the finished setup as guests arrive to enjoy what we have laboured over for days. But in this instance, being family and a guest at the wedding, I was able to enjoy both. With my gelish mani doing just enough to hide my green, floristy fingers and whilst trying to keep my flower girl and ring bearer’s outfits clean and prevent any pre-ceremony meltdowns, I had the privilege of watching Sarah, resplendent in her sweetheart gown, being captured prior to the ceremony by local photographer Ryan Parker. She was truly breathtaking and he can’t be blamed for taking so many photographs of her and her beautiful bridesmaids in that soft, afternoon light.

What went through your head when you saw Sarah/Adam for the first time?

Sarah – “As I walked towards Adam I was filled with such confidence and peace, as I knew with every part of me that this was the man chosen for me by my heavenly Father. It was a moment I have no words to describe.”

Adam – “As Sarah walked up the stairs and towards me, I was completely overwhelmed with emotion. But despite my emotions, I felt totally assured and excited to be marrying the love of my life. With my parents and Sarah’s mother standing on either side of me, I could feel a tangible space of love and support around me. As Sarah and her father came closer, with everyone we loved there to witness our covenant, I could feel God’s presence there with us.”

There were so many special moments throughout the day that stand out for me. From Sarah handing over the embroidered handkerchief she’d had made for her Dad, to singing her down the aisle preceded by my two favourite little people, and then witnessing as my handsome husband in the role of the officiant, married them in the most tender and heartfelt ceremony. It was an all-round family affair.

Rain chased us inside for the petal toss and canapes, and finally to the big reveal of the crystal-adorned, candle-lit ballroom. The evening began with a choreographed dance by the new Mr and Mrs Adam Rundle, much to the amazement and surprise of us all. The captivating speeches were punctuated by delicious food, care of Zest, washed down with fabulous Flagstone wine and followed by hours of dancing, DJ’d by Chris Gore, who was “organised, confident, dependable and made for such a lovely party,” in the words of the bride. The cake, which nearly stole the show, was made and decorated by the incredibly talented Tanya Heathcote.

The Reception – key details that stood out for you and advice to other engaged couples re wedding planning, tips, do’s and don’ts etc.

Our day was perfect in every way and there is nothing that I would change or have done differently. I think what made the day so faultless was that Adam and I were both so relaxed. What we both realised in the planning of our wedding was that what was important was the essence of the day. One of my bridesmaids said to me on the morning of the wedding, when we woke up to the rain, that I had to receive the wedding God had planned for us. I can see how easy it can be to get caught up in the finer details, and I’m not saying they aren’t important, as you do only get one chance at this. However, it really is important for the process to be joyful and to keep perspective on what the day represents – unity, unconditional love, commitment and celebration.”

Wearable Florals for Weddings

Wearable Florals for Weddings:

Wearable florals for women are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative or in addition to a bridal bouquet, or for the members of the bridal party. The current trends that are evolving include flower crowns, rings, necklaces, hair clips, earrings, belts and more. While it is still a trend that is emerging and hasn’t quite caught on yet in South Africa (people tend to still be quite conservative in this regard) it is definitely on the rise and provides a novel, creative and bold statement. Often seen incorporated in styled shoots, more and more brides are opting for floral alternatives to the typical bridal bouquet and boutonnières and corsages worn by their bridesmaids, groomsmen and family.

With the introduction of cold floral glue, floral artists have been given much more freedom when it comes to creating new and exciting wearable florals. The cold glue doesn’t damage the flowers in the way that hot glue does, is not as brittle and has more flexibility which lends it to being used for items that require movement. While it does take slightly longer to dry, once tacky it sticks well and once dried has incredible strength – a florist colleague mentioned she once used it to glue her daughter’s school shoe! Now, I’m talking on a topic that I have not yet ventured down the road of but I am so excited to try out putting together some of these new accessories. Have a look at some of these beautiful creations for inspiration…

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For more inspiration you can visit some of the sites featured aboveWe’ll certainly be experimenting soon with some of these delightful alternatives to traditional flower options and will keep you posted!

*Disclaimer: The pictures featured in this blog post are not exclusive to The Rose Cafe and have been collected from various sources. Please view the images and source links via our Pinterest board

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Wearable Florals for Weddings

 

Wedding Flower Crowns

Wedding Flower Crowns

One of the stunning additions to wedding flowers of the past few years has been the inclusion of wedding flower crowns for the bride, as well as for bridesmaids and flower girls. While newly in trend as wedding flower crowns, these fresh flower halos date back through the ages from numerous cultures, from Ancient Greece, Rome and China; Victorian Era; Ukraine; Polynesia and beyond. The styles of these beauties range so widely from petite and subtle wedding flower crowns to bold and elaborate ones. We’ve put together some of our favourite styles of wedding flower crowns for you.

Petite & Dainty Wedding Flower Crowns

Often made of Gypsophila (commonly known as Baby’s Breath) or other finer florals, these are a soft and romantic addition to the wedding look.

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Boho Wedding Flower Crowns

For a hippie woodland feel, these crowns are usually more earthy in appearance with a wilder look, often including things like vines and berries to give it a ‘freshly picked from the garden’ feel. The also incorporate more textures and often more of a mix of colours than other styles.

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Grouped Wedding Flower Crowns – To the Side, Low or High

These crowns usually cluster at one point and then taper gently towards the ends. They often have a focal group of larger blooms with smaller blooms and greenery arranged around this and thinning outwards. Depending on the hair style chosen they can either cluster on the one side of the head above the ear or and the back, tapering off around the sides of the head.

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Foliage Wedding Flower Crowns

For a very simple and cost effective option, green crowns are a lovely alternative and can either have one single type of greenery used but often include more than one texture of greens.

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Bold Statement Wedding Flower Crowns

Bolder flower crowns, very importantly, need to compliment the personality and style of the bride, because they are such a strong feature of her appearance on the day. This particular style of flower crown requires far more technical ability and thus you are likely to be quoted substantially more for a more elaborate crown. Because these crowns use far more flowers they can also be rather heavy to wear for an entire day and that should be taken into account.

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Whimsical Wedding Flower Crowns

Whimsical flower crowns are of the daintier variety but are probably less symmetrical and looser in appearance, often using tapering blooms and tendrils to create a very soft, romantic look.

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Summary

In closing, while flower crowns in appearance are mostly not heavy on the amount of flowers used, they require an enormous amount of technical skill to perfect and are fairly time consuming. SO… when your wedding florist quotes you an amount which seems ludicrous to you for the crown you have asked for, be forewarned. There is a LOT of work that goes into creating one of these beauties – to get the right shape and to make sure it can last… the whole day… out of water. You can find all of these gorgeous wedding flower crowns on our Pinterest board here.

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For Her – Wedding Bouquets

For Her – Wedding Bouquets:

Ahhh… the wedding bouquet. The first thoughts that come to mind for me are of a romantic, voluptuous handful of flawless blooms, arranged to perfection, beautifully scented, elegantly bound and captivatingly complimentary of the radiant bride… There are many and varied thoughts as to the origins of wedding bouquets. Needless to say, some of these left me reeling and my stomach turning.

It is believed by some that the bride’s bouquet incorporated scented flowers and herbs to disguise her body odour due to the infrequency of bathing in olden days. Yikes, can you imagine?! One would like to think that even if baths were rare back then that a bride-to-be would, at least, take her wedding day as a opportunity to invest some time in preparing herself for her groom, and that hopefully that would involve a good scrub. It is also thought by some that her bouquet was intended to ward off evil spirits. She was seen as the embodiment of good luck on her wedding day and this resulted in the guests at the wedding tearing bits of her dress off for use as talismans. Thankfully this horrendous tradition was left in the past and evolved in time into the more-fun-although-still-often-frowned-upon bouquet and garter toss, as a way of giving a bit of good luck away. Good grief! Thankfully, for all of us, times have changed!

Here are some of our favourite bouquet styles with a few pointers along the way…

Cascading Wedding Bouquets:

This style of bouquet is currently right on trend and lends itself to the boho-chic themed weddings we are seeing so much of at the moment. Often asymmetrical in appearance, these wedding bouquets have trailing greenery and blooms that add softness and fullness and are better suited to simpler dresses.

Tip: Not recommend for tossing, these wedding bouquets can be quite heavy as they require a lot of flowers to create this effect and can be tricky to hold for long periods so use light-weight greens such as asparagus fern to add volume and make sure you point it downwards when carrying it so it is viewed from the correct angle (otherwise it looks like you’ve gone fishing).

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And a few more cascading wedding bouquets in soft pastel palettes…

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Round Wedding Bouquets:

This is probably the most classic and stylised of all the bouquet styles. It requires the blooms to be wired, taped and very precisely arranged to create a very symmetrical, domed shape.

Tip: For this style, less is definitely more so opt for a single type bloom or colour.

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Hand-Tie Wedding Bouquets:

For a looser, more garden-picked look or for something with a romantic softness this is the way to go. It incorporates more greenery into the design and other soft fillers around the feature blooms and while it has a less domed effect, it still allows for a lovely fullness.

Tip: Ask your florist to cut the bouquet nice and short so that the blooms get all the attention and not the long stems.

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Nosegay Wedding Bouquets:

Traditionally known for its scented flowers, this is a smaller, compact posey of flowers that is usually perfectly suited for bridesmaid wedding bouquets.

Tip: This style can be done at a lower cost due to the addition of more greenery and is a great style to use for larger bridal parties or budget-conscious brides.

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Pageant Wedding Bouquets:

A sheath of longer stemmed blooms held in the crook of a bride’s arm, this is a slightly more old-fashioned style of bridal bouquet and lends itself to blooms such as calla lilies that have a natural curve to their stem. These types of wedding bouquets are typically used for beauty queens due to their elegant appearance and can be as complex or simple as desired.

Tip: Better used for brides with height as it can overpower a shorter, more petite bride.

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Wrist Wedding Bouquets:

A trailing garland of blooms attached either to a ribbon or plaited together to create a dainty, flexible strand that can be wound around the bride’s wrist or waist. A lovely, more contemporary option for the bride wanting to do something a little different.

Tip: This allows the bride to go hands-free which is a huge draw card for many who don’t like the thought of holding something throughout the day.

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The above pic (LHS) is from a wedding we did for Mel & Paul. We created a soft and whimsical trailing wrist wedding bouquet for her special day. You can see more on their wedding here.

You can view all of these pics and more lovely wedding bouquet inspiration on our Pinterest Board here.

For Him – Wedding Boutonnieres

For Him – Wedding Boutonnieres:

 

What is a boutonniere?

A boutonniere, or more commonly a buttonhole, is a small spray of flowers worn in a buttonhole, usually worn for more formal occasions such as a dinner, black-tie ball or wedding. Now whhhhhyyyy a boutonniere you may ask… Wedding boutonnieres are a way of distinguishing the bridal party and immediate family apart from the guests at a wedding celebration and are also a way of honouring those important to you, for example your grandparents, step-parents or godparents to name a few. Buttonholes are most commonly worn at weddings and florists have become far more creative over the years when it comes to their designs and the materials used in wedding boutonnieres.

 

Where and how to wear a boutonniere:

Traditionally, a boutonniere was worn pushed through the lapel buttonhole and the stem was held in place with a loop at the back of the lapel. Nowadays, most suits don’t come with a hole or loop for a boutonniere. So in order to pin it in place you need to:

  • hold the boutonniere in position at the top of the front of the left lapel, above the heart.
  • flap the lapel forwards and, using two pearl headed pins, push the pins through the lapel and into the binding of the boutonniere at an upwards angle with the tip of the pin pointing towards the lapel.
  • the top pin should be closer to the top of the binding to support the weight of the main bloom, especially if it is a larger single bloom such as a rose boutonniere, and the second pin should be at the same angle of the first pin but lower down so that it catches the bottom of the binding and prevents the boutonniere from moving.
  • the stem of the boutonniere should point downwards at the same angle of the lapel and be centred on the lapel, equidistant from the sides and the top of the lapel.
  • be careful not to push the pins all the way through so that the sharp end sticks out on the other side – your bride, and guests, will get a nasty prick when you embrace.

 

Some inspiration for wedding boutonnieres for grooms:

Here is a collection of pics of dainty and pretty styled buttonholes we found that are perfect for matching a pastel themed wedding, without being too feminine for the average groomsmen. It is important to remember to match the size of the boutonniere being applied to the size of the gentleman wearing it so that it is in proportion. Smaller is always safer as you will also avoid the risk of it being too heavy on the lapel and causing the suit to sag. The bound stems of the blooms used should taper neatly into a point and should be cleanly finished off, either with a covering of satin ribbon or twine.
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If you’re looking for something alternative and modern, these floral pocket squares are great and have a more contemporary edge on the more old-fashioned style. They can either be clipped on to the lapel or pocket or attached to a sleeve that slides into the top pocket of the jacket but you’d need to check the style of the jackets used first as they can vary widely from some having no top pocket to some having a faux pocket that can’t have anything inserted into it.

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Natural, with soft textured touches of grey and green is always a winner for a simple option and possibly for a more rustic themed wedding. I prefer to bind right to the bottom of the stems for a neater finish.

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If none of those take your fancy, you could always go for a more alternative design that ties on with your overall theme such as a wine cork for a wine farm wedding, a tiny wreath for a Christmas wedding or a seashell for a seaside celebration.

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For a fragrant and organic feel, herb wedding boutonnieres are lovely and will release the beautiful scents of the herbs with each embrace.

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For more lovely inspiration for wedding boutonnieres, head over to our Pinterest board where we have more exciting options for grooms-to-be. Grooms today have far more of an opinion about what the they want to wear or not and being educated on what’s available can assist you to find the perfect wedding boutonniere for your special day so you don’t feel overlooked on all the details.

 

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Image Credit: All images of wedding boutonnieres can be found on our Pinterest Board here.

Elisha and Iulian – Casa Labia

Elisha and Iulian’s Wedding:

We created this intimate wedding in Cape Town, at Casa Labia in Muizenberg for the lovely Elisha and Iulian. This exquisite venue was the perfect setting for a bespoke occasion.

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We asked the bride a few questions after her big day, as she reflected on the magnificence of this special day. Here are her thoughts and comments:

How did you meet? Tell us your story:

We always tell people we met at the Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe which was where we had our first date. But, we met on an internet dating set. We chatted for a few months before we met in person and by the time we met we felt like we’d known each other our entire lives.

Iulian always says he fell in love with me before he even met me. How cute is that?

(I couldn’t get enough of her – Iulian)

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The venue, the dream, the big picture for your day – what was important to you and what did you want your experience to be?

We wanted to get married in Cape Town. Iulian just loved the city, the atmosphere, and the people. When he saw Casa Labia it reminded him of home and the Italian architecture was setting it apart. The surroundings the ocean in the front and the mountain behind … it was like the dream location! This was the perfect venue for us. Now we had to find everything else to match. And we didn’t compromise on quality.

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Tell us the details on why you chose what you chose and who your lovely vendors were:

We bought all our attire in NZ. My dress was made especially for me by Shona Rubbery designs in NZ ( www.shonaruberydesigns.co.nz ) and she was absolutely amazing.

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Shoes are Italian. My hair was by Monroe Classique in Muizenberg ( monroeclassiquehairstudio.devhub.com ).

The dresses for the matron of honour and junior bridesmaid were designed and made by my dear friend Braemore Lundall Sauls ( www.facebook.com/BraemoreDesign ).

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One disappointing experience was our makeup artist not turning up on the wedding day. But Braemore – fashion designer extraordinaire, stepped in and did my make up.

My dear husband Iulian and his best man Claudiu, worn Gibson suits made by Cambridge, New Zealand ( cambridgeclothing.com) from NZ wool threaded in Italy. The suits shirts and silk teal cravats were purchased from Bachari Menswear. Leather Italian handmade shoes by Brando ( www.theiconic.co.nz/brando ).

The best man lives in Australia so… coordinating the clothing sizes and purchases between New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, was all worth while.

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We brought the jewellery from Cape Diamonds, simple yet stylish design, just the way we like it – diamonds set in platinum with mounting shaped like a protea flower.

My husband Iulian and Joel from Cape Diamonds sketched the wedding band on a piece of scrap paper and the design was done in minutes. Amazing skill and art from Joel ( www.capediamonds.co.za ).

What went through your head when you saw Iulian for the first time?

Man I’m lucky! He is so handsome and the smile on his face and the faint tears in his eyes were so endearing. He says he keeps falling in love with me over and over again.

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Elisha & Iulian's intimate wedding in Cape Town, at Casa Labia in Muizenberg | Flowers by The Rose Cafe | Cape Town Wedding Flowers | www.therosecafe.florist

Tell us the key details that stood out for you from your reception:

It was all perfect. Tanya Mills and the staff at Casa Labia were awesome ( www.casalabia.co.za ). We enjoyed our wedding day without having to worry about anything.

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The flower arrangements supplied by The Rose Cafe ( www.therosecafe.florist/weddings-and-events ) were outstanding, and what a match for the venue!

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Elisha & Iulian's intimate wedding in Cape Town, at Casa Labia in Muizenberg | Flowers by The Rose Cafe | Cape Town Wedding Flowers | www.therosecafe.florist

Elisha & Iulian's intimate wedding in Cape Town, at Casa Labia in Muizenberg | Flowers by The Rose Cafe | Cape Town Wedding Flowers | www.therosecafe.florist

The gorgeous cake with the dainty damask detailing was by Kanya Hunt, ( www.kanyahunt.co.za ).

The photographer Shireen Louw ( www.shireenlouw.com ) was fantastic, personable, fun and easy going.

And the music … ‘The Hungarian Trio’ was an exquisite treat. Gabor serenading with his old Amati violin, Donat and Nerina playing everything from classic to modern ( www.hungariantrio.com ).

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Advice from the couple:

Do whatever makes you happy. After all, it is YOUR wedding day!

Allow for mishaps. Imperfection is beautiful in its innocence.

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An intimate wedding in Cape Town, at Casa Labia in Muizenberg

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Cherie & Simon’s Wedding

Cherie & Simon’s Wedding:

Wedding Flowers and Decor at Cape Point Vineyards

We recently did the wedding flowers and decor at Cape Point Vineyards for Cherie and Simon. I was introduced to Cherie and Simon through a friend and colleague, Katharine Price, who was coordinating their wedding day, and hosting them at the beautiful Maesteg Guest House which neighbours the Vineyard and overlooks the breathtaking Noordhoek Valley.

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I met Cherie and Simon over a Skype chat and was instantly engaged with this fun-loving, bubbly bride and her chivalrous groom.

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Working with these two was the greatest pleasure, as we all pinned away furiously on Cherie’s wedding Pinterest board, gathering ideas and images, most with lots of sparkle, and sharing the feel for the overall style and vision for the flowers and décor for their special day.

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Cherie and Simon provided their guests with lawn games to keep them entertained on the terrace during the couple photos. This included giant Jenga, Croquet, Boule and Noughts and Crosses that they enjoyed during pre-drinks, all adding to the fun that this couple is all about.

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From the start Cherie told me of her love for all things shiny and how this ‘magpie’ trait had earned her a reputation with her family, who lovingly teased her about this. It was very important to her, and to us, for this to be incorporated into the décor. We did this by using lots of twinkly fairy lights, silver sequinned table runners, mirror trays to reflect the gentle candlelight and the bright and beautiful floral rose bowls.

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The couple have travelled extensively together, so they incorporated this into their day by naming the tables after the different destinations they have travelled to together and remembering the richness of their life experiences that brought them to this special day.

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We sprinkled table crystals and scattered mercury tea lights for a gorgeous glow on the tables and added turquoise, glittered butterflies, supplied to us by the bride, to add an extra ‘pop’ of colour to their table flowers.

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With the freshness of the venue and the white cloths off-setting the exuberance of colour, light and sparkle, the end product was magical.

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Some of the talented people we worked with to make this special day a success:

Vendors:

Venue: Cape Point Vineyards

Flowers and Decor: The Rose Cafe

Photography: Juliette Bisset Photography

Coordination: Katharine Price Event Management Services

Lighting: EC Lighting Solutions

Lawn Games: Urban Tonic

DJ, Photobooth & Videography: Pie In the Sky Productions ltd – Rudi Van Zyl

Marimba Band: amaAmbush Marimba’s – Ross Johnson

Hair and Makeup: Make up and Delight– Lindsey Boucher

Bridal Car: Classic Cats – Luxury Car Hire – Quentin Strydom

Marriage Officer: Troy Goldie         

Charactature Artist: Martinus Van Tee

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Rose Colours And Their Meanings

Rose Colours & Their Meanings:

 

Roses are by far the most popular flowers used throughout the world and have been culturally symbolic since ancient times. The rose was used by the Romans, for example, as a symbol for love, secrecy, and beauty. The ceilings of Roman dining-rooms were adorned with roses, reminding guests that ‘what goes on tour stays on tour’ and not to repeat what what was said or heard around the dinner table.  In Latin, the words sub rosa mean “under the rose” and to this day is a phrase attributed to “confidentiality.”

The general meaning of a rose is love, hence it being the most popular flower sent on Valentine’s Day, but each colour has bean attributed to it’s own specific meaning so that one can send a silent message with the colour or selection of colours chosen for their beloved. Usually these specific meanings are overlooked in modern day society but it was of great importance in days gone by and as culture has been increasingly influenced by vintage trends, from fashion and decor, to wedding themes and styles, so the importance of the colour of roses and their meanings is returning.

We also see a move towards the more romantic, scented garden roses for future Valentine’s Days and are excited about where this special day is headed, with love birds looking at new ways of showing how they feel with flowers. And with the South African market opening up to gorgeous imported, scented roses on a much wider scale, the romance factor is set to sky-rocket.

For those hopeless romantics, here is a list of our most commonly used rose colours and their meanings.

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Red Rose:

I love You | True Love

 

Bright Pink Rose:

Appreciation & Gratitude

 

Pale Pink Rose:

Admiration| Gentleness | Gracefulness | Elegance

 

White Rose:

Pure Love | New Beginnings

 

Orange Rose:

Passion | Energy | Excitement | Enthusiasm | Captivation

 

Lilac Rose:

Enchantment | Love at First Sight

 

Yellow:

Friendship | Happiness | Joy

 

Red and White Roses Together:

Unity

 

Peach Rose:

Appreciation & Gratitude | Sincerity

 

So for those of you who love the classic simplicity of roses, and are now in-the-know as to what says what, you have already become a romantic and a poet, and what appeals more to someone in love than that?!

 

Our Favourite Flower Quotes

 

Our Favourite Flower Quotes:

 

We love all things pretty, inspirational, and floral! We couldn’t resist putting together a selection of some of our favourite flower quotes for you.

We hope this brings you much joy as you go gently into 2016.

 

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“I must have flowers, always, and always.”

Claude Monet

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“Some people, like flowers, give pleasure, just by being.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”

Audrey Hepburn

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“Like wildflowers; you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.”

E.V.

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“The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.”

Walt Disney Company, Mulan

 

 

What is your favourite flower quote?