16/05/2018
Maryke: Maryke says that designing wedding dresses is part of her soul and sewing pulses through her veins. Each Maryke wedding dress is handmade with an impeccable fit, meticulous detailing and the use of the finest materials – these are synonymous with a Maryke design.
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Photo: Esmarelda Noble Photography
The 2018 Midlands Bridal Fair - a collection of 60+ talented and unique wedding professionals - all hand-picked especially for our loved-up couples and their entourage - brought together in a beautiful setting at Lythwood Lodge (host and sponsor of the Fair) out in the KZN Midlands countryside.
Beautiful displays, prizes and specials, live music from Dave Starke and Erin Fourie provided a relaxed, fun, festival environment. A Pop-up Pamper Station sponsored by iNsingizi Game Lodge and Spa offered 10-minute hand and foot massages.
The Red Carpet Bridal Fashion Show, put together by Irenes Model Agency and Pierre from Pierre Live, showcased breathtaking wedding dresses from Maryke and Bella Bride KZN - every bride beautiful, a formal Scottish outfit including kilt from Rob Roy Scottish Supplies, a suit from Debonair Suit Hire, Ties and accessories from Knotted Ties and robes by Adore Couture. Official sponsors for the model's hair & makeup were Angelene and Lauren from Dio's Gracia Hair & makeup Artistry.
Wedding Workshops were hosted by Pierre from Wedding in a Box, Debbie from ETC Events, Nikki from Marriage Meander KZN, Etienne & Claire from Wild Olive Photography and Karen from Videoccasions South Africa.
Floral displays and bouquet giveaways by LOCAL SPARK, IZimbali Florist PMB and Kloof Florist. Decor sponsored by E by A Wedding & Function Decor, Midlands Style Events, and Sparkle Lighting and Draping.
Prizes were given away by Tala Collection Private Game Reserve, Cathedral Peak Wine Estate, Lythwood Lodge, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort, Adore Couture, Maryke, Knotted Ties, Howick Travel, The Beauty Box- Mobile Spray Tans, Beauty & Aesthetics, T & T Creations, E by A Wedding & Function Decor, Marriage Meander KZN, Love and Laughter Wedding Cakes, Dio's Gracia Hair & makeup Artistry, IZimbali Florist PMB, PRO make-up, Copperfields Country Cafe & Catering, Spring Beauty, and A G Jenkins Attorneys. There was also some fantastic specials including offers from CHC Catering and Knotted Ties.
They inspired and delighted all who came to the Fair at Lythwood Lodge on 1 May 2018.
Our stunning video was sponsored by Thinking Strings Media and Black & White Studios.
Midlands Bridal Fair 2018 event planning, organisation and marketing: Karen Schmidt from Tiara Publications. Assistant: Danelle van Rooyen from Lythwood Lodge.
Enjoy these photos taken at the Midlands Bridal Fair by our official photographer, Esmarelda Noble Photography!
