{I'm back!}

Wow it's been long, but excited to be back! I don't know about you, but I'm struggling to keep up with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and then of course, more importantly, seeing brides-to-be. (By the way, if you haven't followed / 'liked' these pages yet, please do). Back to the blog!

I've got some exciting posts to come, including a monthly feature of a recently married (or more experienced) wife. So if you think other brides would be interested in reading about your wedding planning, wedding day and being married, please pop me a mail. 

More exciting news is that we're busy launching a lingerie range called Always Faithful (go and 'like' the page). The range will include imported lingerie, but there will also be a few exclusive handmade pieces, specifically aimed at the bride for her wedding day. 

I leave you with a stunning photo by photographer Claire Nicola of the lovely Natassja Michele wearing one of our very own dresses. Veil by Bella Chiara and make-up by Janine Chantal. 

Visit http://photographybyclairenicola.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/bella-chiara-styled-shoot-cape-town/ to see the rest of the post.

{Awaken}

Doesn't this word just excite you? Whenever I read this word, I just think of the endless opportunities that lie in front of me, like there are no limits to what I can achieve. This is exactly how I felt after the first 'Awaken Women's Conference'. It left me with a drive to do what I'm doing with excellence and to use all the gifts and skills that God has given me.

In just over two weeks, the second Awaken Conference will be held at Val de Vie in Paarl. Whether you are single, married, a mother or grandmother, this conference is sure to leave you inspired and feeling like you can take on the world.

I leave you with a quote that was shared on the Awaken page on Monday:

“If one woman can change her world, then only heaven truly knows what ONE COMPANY of women can achieve” Bobbie Houston

Photo from the Awaken page

For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/awakenyourheart (and like their page).

{dreamy love}

February 14th. Some hate it, some love it. We can't say that we like the fuss and the commercialisation of the day, but it reminds us of doing something special for the one we love. Whether it be adding a special note to a lunchbox or a surprise breakfast in bed, or just an 'I love you' whisper in the ear, we think you should celebrate the one you love everyday.


Here's some dreamy love inspiration by photograher Claire Nicola. View the whole wedding here.

{spring has sprung}

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Cape. I especially love the yellow flowers and pear tree blossoms. This wedding, by Sean Kelland Photography is one of my favourite of the season so far. It really captures spring in all it's prettiness and of course the special day of our friends Craig and Inez. Enjoy!

{love the hairpiece}

 

Go to their Facebook page for the rest of the wedding pics. You might also like the black and white edition.

Enjoy the weekend!

{Pretty in Pink}

Candyfloss and coconut ice, princesses and ballerinas. Pink is one of those colours that allow you to be playful. Here's some pink inspiration for the week. 

Images clockwise: Kelland Photography, Kelland Photography, Simply Me - Lifestyle and Wedding Photography, Julie Lim Photography, Die Huisvrou

{Welcome}

Dear Bride-to-be / visitor,

Welcome to the Stellenbosch Bridal Boutique. Our aim is to help you look your best on your wedding day without spending a fortune. We want you to look and feel like the beautiful woman you are on your perfect day. Your wedding day is the beginning of something new and very special.

{Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.} Gen 2:24

It's the first day of your lives spent together forever in unity. And that's most definitely something to celebrate. So congratulations on your big day! We wish you and your husband-to-be all the best for the journey ahead. Know that there are going to be uphills and downhills, as you can expect with any journey, but don't let that discourage you. Marriage is a wonderful blessing, so have fun and enjoy the ride!

Love,

Stellenbosch Bridal Boutique

Image by Nikki Meyer Photography