On Saturday 28 & Sunday 29th July 2018, one of the most awaited bridal and wedding expos, the East Rand Wedding Show will be back for its fifth annual show and will once again be hosted at Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention and Entertainment Resort.

If bridal couples need to choose one expo to attend in 2018 it must be the East Rand Wedding Show! The organisers of the show understand that brides & grooms are looking for inspirational ideas, superb service and great pricing offers and that is exactly what the East Rand Wedding Show and their exhibitors will be offering couples visiting this year’s expo.

Couples will be able to gather advice and inspiration to cover every aspect of their wedding planning. It’s the perfect platform to pick a venue, find a photographer, meet wedding dress and suit designers and discuss designs for items like wedding stationery, wedding decor and so much more! Couples can expect to have fun, while they plan one of the most exciting and memorable day of their lives.

The East Rand Wedding Show once again promises to create a showcase that is not only innovative and informative but entertaining too. “We strive to make our bridal couples visit to our wedding showcase different and well-worth attending. With over 120 experts specialising in all things wedding, The East Rand Wedding Show is the ultimate destination for shopping, inspiration and wedding planning.” says show owner, Laura Hanc.

In continued efforts to save bridal couples both time and money, the “Mr & Mrs-to-be Coupon Book” will be back again in 2018. East Rand Wedding Show exhibitors will include a coupon for bridal couples to redeem with them for various wedding products & services being offered. Couples will be able to save thousands of rands on their wedding day expenses with the use of these vouchers.

Furthermore, bridal couples will be able to engage and plan their wedding with East Rand Wedding Show suppliers with the use of their exclusive wedding planning app - The Weddingappy©. Couples and suppliers will be able to engage with one another quickly, easily & efficiently with this user-friendly app! This APP is a FREE and can be downloaded from the Apple iStore or Google Playstore.

The East Rand Wedding Show will also feature live runway fashion shows and other forms of live entertainment that traditionally form part as one of the major highlights of the expo. The fashion shows take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm with live entertainment and workshops being hosted in-between (this entertainment is free to all expo attendees).

But there is more! Who doesn’t love freebies? The East Rand Wedding Show together with their sponsors will be offering all bridal couples attending the expo the opportunity of winning an amazing array of prizes towards their wedding.  Our prizes range from wedding videography, venue hire, décor & flower packages, dream wedding dresses, photography and much more.  

This show is ideal for engaged couples starting to plan or looking for the finishing touches for their 2018/19 wedding.

Date: Saturday, 28 July 2018 & Sunday, 29 July 2018

Time: 9am-5pmVenue: Centre Court Venue, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park

Ticket prices: R100 at the door. All online ticket purchasers will receive the “Mr & Mrs Coupon Book” free of charge.

For more information please feel free to contact: 

Laura Hanc
Managing Director
072 128 4176

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BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central Wedding Showcase4 – 5 August 2017

Bloemfontein’s most loved wedding venue, BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central, will be hosting a two day Wedding Showcase from 4 – 5 August.   Entry is free to this premier event,  showcasing all the beautiful and gorgeous things you need to create your perfect wedding day. Indulge in the latest culinary trends and be inspired by interesting and creative concepts for your special day from décor to dress designs, cakes and confectionary, favours, stationery, flowers, vintage car and limousine services, photography, entertainment, hair and make-up, jewellery, shoes and so much more.  

When: Friday, 4 August from 15h00 – 19h00

Saturday, 5 August from 09h00 – 15h00                      

Where: BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central, Bloem Plaza, East Burger Street

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On Saturday 29 & Sunday 30th July 2017, one of the most awaited bridal and wedding showcases will once again be hosted at Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention and Entertainment Resort, the East Rand Wedding Show is back for its fourth year. A must see show for the bride-to-be and her groom!

Expect nothing but pure fun, exciting and a professionally handled affair. The organisers also promise a creative and innovative bridal show that will be full of tips and information for prospective brides and grooms. The organisers will once again create the ultimate wedding show experience as they showcase new trends offered only by the best suppliers in the wedding industry- all under one roof!

The East Rand Wedding Show is committed to making wedding planning exciting, easy and memorable for all their guests. They strive to make the clients’ trip to their wedding showcase different and well-worth attending. The show is aimed at saving bridal couples both time and money. Couples will be able to gather advice and inspiration to cover every aspect of their wedding planning. It’s the perfect platform to pick a venue, find a photographer, meet wedding dress and suit designers and discuss designs for items like the wedding stationery and so much more!

Furthermore, the East Rand Wedding Show has launched an exclusive wedding planning app specifically aimed at making couples wedding planning at our show easy & user friendly.  The Weddingappy© allows brides & suppliers to engage one another at a click of a button – brides no longer have to complete contact forms over & over again.  With the Weddingappy© couples are able to engage with our suppliers quickly, easily & efficiently! This APP is a FREE and can be downloaded from the Apple iStore or Google Playstore.

In addition to the exhibition, the East Rand Wedding Show will feature live runway fashion shows and other forms of live entertainment that will form part as one of the major highlights of the expo. The fashion shows will take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.  

And who doesn’t love freebies? The East Rand Wedding Show together with their sponsors will be offering all bridal couples attending the expo the opportunity of winning an amazing array of prizes towards their wedding.  Our prizes range from wedding videography, venue hire, décor & flower packages, dream wedding dresses, photography and much more.  

This show is ideal for engaged couples starting to plan or looking for the finishing touches for their 2017/18 wedding.

Date: Saturday, 29 July 2017 & Sunday, 30 July 2017

Time: 9am-5pm

Venue: Centre Court Venue, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park

Ticket prices: R100 at the door. Special rates apply for tickets booked online (www.eastrandweddingshow.co.za)

Adrian Stander and co. are renowned throughout the Pretoria and Gauteng region as a dynamic team of skilled photographers and retouchers who can provide ideal wedding photography services.For Immediate Release: Wedding Photographer Pretoria is an All-In-One photography studio based in Pretoria, that primarily offers wedding photography services to the surrounding areas in Gauteng and beyond. The team, consisting of Adrian Stander and co. is renowned throughout the Pretoria and Gauteng region as a dynamic team of skilled photographers and retouchers who can provide ideal wedding photography services.

According to the lead photographer of the team, “As all-in-one photo studio we use professional photographers and retouchers that work together to provide magazine-quality designer wedding albums, that are fashionable and intimate.” Adrian further adds, “From high end to low-key, we work to your budget and give each of our clients the very best.”

In the words of satisfied customers, the wedding photography service based in Pretoria offers glamour, sophistication, as well as affordably priced wedding photography. What's more, Wedding Photographer Pretoria also offers a range of other services including family portraits as well as maternity and baby shoots.

The photo studio covers Pretoria North East, Montana, Central West, North West, Pretoria East, Hillcrest, Lynnwood, Pretoria South, and Centurion along with all surrounding regions of Gauteng. On occasion, Adrian is also known to travel further and offer destination photography services around South Africa.

To find out more about Wedding photography in Pretoria, give Wedding Photographer Pretoria a call today at 012 004 1847.

About Wedding Photographer Pretoria

Name: Adrian Stander

Address: 228 Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) Street, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa

Tel: 012 004 1847

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Website: www.weddingphotographerpretoria.com

Pretoria – 4th & 5th March 2017 will see the premiere launch of the Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show in Pretoria. This two day event is set to kick-start the 2017/2018 wedding planning season.

The Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will be the first ‘festival’ styled wedding expo. Set to take place at The Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, the expo aims to bring a new look & feel to the ordinary. With over 130 of SA’s leading wedding specialists the Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will provide the bride & groom the ideal platform to meet & interact with exhibitors – an all-inclusive “walking directory” for any couple looking to be inspired into planning the perfect day!

Attending the Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will ultimately save our brides & grooms time and money as couples will be able to gather advice and inspiration to cover almost every aspect of their wedding planning. It’s the perfect platform to pick a venue, find a photographer, meet wedding dress and suit designers and discuss designs for items like the wedding stationery and so much more!

Our highly experienced and creative experts from various fields will be available over the two day period to answer our couple’s questions, attend to their queries and give them all the assistance and advice they might require to plan their special day.

“The Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will be filled with inspiration, wine tastings, food stations, fashion shows and the opportunity to meet the best and most creative wedding vendors Gauteng has to offer. The show has been designed to be an event to be enjoyed by all and not just the bridal couple; it’s a day to be thoroughly enjoyed with your fiancé, family and friends! We really are looking at creating an experiential wedding show to be enjoyed by all in attendance!” - Laura Hanc, Managing Director, Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show.

The Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will also be the first wedding expo in South Africa to introduce a Wedding Wear Sale© is area. “We want to create further value for couples attending our expo.  Bridal Couples will not only visit the expo in order to search for ideas and suppliers but will also be on the lookout for discounts & bargains  - therefore instead of driving and shopping around for sales at different wedding stores and boutiques they are able to attend our show and be exposed to SALES right there and then. We will have dressing rooms onsite and our brides, grooms, bridal party and entourage -as well as guests will be able to look at what our Wedding Wear Sale© area has to offer”  - Laura Hanc, Managing Director, Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show.

The Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will be Tshwane's most exclusive & most anticipated annual wedding show… Where Inspiration Meets Perfection!

Date: Saturday, 4 March 2017 & Sunday, 5 March 2017

Time: 9am-4pm

Venue: The Heartfelt Arena, 1000 Voortrekker Rd, Thaba-Tshwane, Pretoria

Ticket prices: Adults R100pp, Children under 13 (R50pp) Special rates apply for tickets booked online (www.eastrandweddingexpo.co.za). Tickets will be on sale at the Door.   Entrance fee includes free parking, full day access to fashion shows & workshops.  

Keep updated with competitions, exhibitors and special offers by following us on: Facebook – The Pretoria Wedding and Wine Show; Twitter - @Weddingandwine  

For more information about The Pretoria Wedding and Wine Show, media passes, interviews, exhibitor & sponsor information please contact:  

Laura Hanc Managing Director C: 072 128 4176 E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. F: 086 239 9198 W: www.weddingandwineshow.co.za  

Brides and grooms-to-be will be the main focus on Saturday, 30 July and Sunday, 31 July 2016 at the 3rd annual East Rand Wedding Show taking place at Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention and Entertainment Resort.

Once again this year’s wedding expo will feature more than 140 of Gauteng’s leading wedding professionals gathered at this 2-day event celebration to showcase the latest in wedding trends and fashions.  Wedding related products and services professionals such as fashion designers, caterers, photographers, videographers, limousine providers, invitation makers, venues, florists, and many others will offer their new promos and great deals to brides and grooms-to-be visiting the event. Regardless of the type of wedding being planned there will be something for everyone and then some at the East Rand Wedding Show.

In addition to the exhibition, the East Rand Wedding Show will feature live runway fashion shows that will form part as one of the major highlights of the show. The East Rand Wedding Show will be partnering with the Mrs South Africa, nine 2017 finalists will model the most amazing bridal creations and fashion wear from leading bridal couturists, shops and boutiques. The fashion shows will take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Furthermore, we are thrilled to announce that Mrs South Africa & Mrs World 2016, Candice Abrahams will be our MC for the two day exhibition.  

“The East Rand Wedding Show is aimed at creating a platform that really helps future brides and grooms navigate through everything and anything they are going to need to plan their wedding and to start out their new lives together,” says Laura Hanc, Managing Director and show producer. “It’s a social event that has a tremendous feel of anticipation, excitement and fun. Having the best suppliers in the industry all under one roof assisting couples with planning the most special day of their lives is really a great experience.” she adds.  

The East Rand Wedding Show has become synonymous for their amazing prize giveaways and this year will be no different, in fact they will be taking it up a notch and together with their sponsors will be giving 2 couples the chance of winning their wedding venue and another 2 lucky couples will each win a fully sponsored wedding. Everyone attending the show will have the chance to enter and win one of these 4 amazing prizes.  

Date: Saturday, 30 July 2016 & Sunday, 31 July 2016

Time: 9am-5pm

Venue: Centre Court Venue, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park

Ticket prices: R100 at the door. Special rates apply for tickets booked online (www.eastrandweddingshow.co.za)  

Entrance fee includes show magazine and full day access to fashion shows & demonstrations.   Keep updated with competitions, exhibitors and special offers by following us on: Facebook – The East Rand Wedding Show; Twitter - @ERweddingshow or signing up for our newsletter on our website.  

For more information about The East Rand Wedding Show, media passes, interviews, exhibitor & sponsor information please contact:  

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Your wedding day should be one of the most romantic, exciting and unforgettable days of your life and the Wedding Expo®  taking place on the 14th and 15th March 2015 at the dome in Northgate, is the place to visit to transform your  wedding into that extraordinary experience. Planning a wedding is more than just a dress, a cake and a fabulous reception.  What you’re planning needs to be as special as you wish the rest of your life to be. Your wedding is about love, romance, commitment; it’s about having the people close to you witness your union and your dedication to one another. Witness your ‘Happily Ever After’!

The Wedding Expo® understands this and works tirelessly to bring the most comprehensive and creative bridal exhibitors to showcase their wares and services all under one roof and all with one aim – to assist soon-to-be-newlyweds in making their dream wedding a reality - without all of the stress.

Recognised as the South African Bride’s favourite bridal event, The Wedding Expo® boasts premiere exhibitors showcasing everything from the perfect wedding stationery to beautiful blooms, breath-taking wedding gowns to gorgeous jewellery, tantalising table décor to hedonistic honeymoons. The Wedding Expo® also offers the opportunity to interact with some of South Africa’s top wedding planners, photographers and caterers and get expert advice on financial and legal matters. This hands-on advice is invaluable and usually comes at a premium, but at The Wedding Expo®, this is just part of what is offered to ensure your wedding day goes off without a hitch.

A new feature to this year’s Expo is aptly named ‘Make Me a Bride’ where lucky volunteers will be transformed into a bride with hair, makeup and a wedding gown! During their makeover, they will receive key advice from the specialists doing the makeover and a leading stylist. There will be 3 opportunities each day and everyone will get the opportunity to see the fabulous change when she appears on the fashion ramp to show off! They will also receive a VIP invitation to the all-new Wedding Inspirations stand where they will get the opportunity to ‘walk into the magazine.’

The inspiring daily fashion shows offer visitors the opportunity to grab a seat in the front row and catch a glimpse of the latest and most beautiful bridal trends in wedding apparel for both brides and grooms.  From couture designers to ready to wear labels, there is sure to be something for every taste. These will include beautiful creations from couture designers Bridal Room, F Wilson Couture, G&B Couture, Gerald C, New Romantics, White Lilly Bridal and bridesmaid dresses from Bloumossie, Gelique and Bride&co! Ready to wear labels will also be on the runway and you will be able to see Olivelli, Maggie Sottero, Bridal Wardrobe, Bride&co and lingerie from The Corsetiere. Menswear will also be featured so don’t let your groom miss out on seeing suits from Eurosuit, Gerald C, F Wilson and Frank Bespoke.

Don’t miss a chance to vote for your favourite table décor at the special display of tables by our creative exhibitors. You could stand a chance to win a fabulous weekend at the Khaya Ndlovu Manor House in Hoedspruit valued at R7 500.00!

There is already more than enough on offer to entice every bride-to-be not to miss this annual celebration of all things wedding, but one more reason not to miss it is the chance to win a R320 000.00 wedding Multiflora wedding at Diamond 4 Estate as well as a honeymoon at Khaya Ndlovu Manor! Entries at the Expo and you must be there to win. Saturday finalists will be back on Sunday for the finals at 3pm!!

“We are always so excited at the beginning of the year when we are looking forward to our beautiful show. We produce the best wedding planning platform for all those bridal couples! It is a dedicated wedding space with beautiful stands to visit and professional service providers to choose from!” says The Wedding Expo® managing director Amanda Cunningham.

So make a date to attend the Wedding Expo® - it will go a long way to ensuring that your wedding day is the extraordinary experience that you always hoped for.  

Event details: Date: 14th and 15th March 2015 Venue:  Coca-Cola dome, Northgate, Johannesburg Cost: R120.00 per person Fashion shows: 11h30, 12h30 and 14h30 daily Competition draws: 11h30, 12h30 and 14h30 daily.

It’s party time in the new Summer edition of Wedding Inspirations magazine. You’ll find all the need-to-know details about planning an outdoor wedding, a destination do and the most beautiful, sparking wedding themes.  

On sale from December 9th, the new issue looks set to delight brides with its glossy mix of current information and on-trend inspiration. The pages are packed with more than 280 style hits for your big day and a must-read six-month countdown to gorgeous – fabulous beauty tips to have you looking your best on the most important day of your life.  

In this issue, brides-to-be have the chance to win a spectacular Enzoani wedding dress worth R25 000. If you love denim, but have assumed that is has no place at a wedding, think again – our Denim Love theme shows you just how to do it and still look like a goddess. Always dreamed of looking like a princess on your wedding day? The modern Frozen-inspired fairytale theme is a must, with its sumptuous red and white detailing. Shimmering sparkle takes centre stage in our glamorous, romantic party theme and why not play around with paper in our look at the hot new trend of paper flowers for everything from cake toppers to head wreaths.

Another must-read is our definitive 2015 honeymoon hotlist – award-winning locations for every taste on this very special holiday. And who can forget our breathtaking fashion, relationship advice for staying calm during the planning madness and the inspirational real weddings just bursting with love (and amazing décor!).  

Available nationwide at Pick ‘n Pay stores, CNA, Exclusive Books, PNA and Dis-Chem, as well as selected SPAR supermarkets and independent retailers. Alternatively, subscribe and never miss an issue. Details are at weddinginspirations.co.za.

So, he asked you the big question and you said ‘I do’!

Now it’s time for the planning! You’ve searched the internet, spent hours on Pinterest and poured over bridal magazines looking for inspiration, now it’s time to visit The Wedding Expo® to meet the experts who will turn your dreams into reality!

The who's who of the wedding industry will showcase everything a bride needs for her special day, and more! As a bride-to-be, you will be able to plan your day down to the finest detail at The Wedding Expo®.   

Be blown away by everything from sensational table décor and breathe-taking wedding gowns, to elegant jewellery and picture-perfect honeymoon destinations. Speak to some of South Africa’s top wedding planners, photographers and caterers and get expert advice on financial and legal matters. With 300 premier exhibitors, it’s easy to see why The Wedding Expo® is the South African Bride’s favourite bridal event! The Wedding Expo® is the best place for you and your fiancé to meet the wedding industry, be inspired by the perfect bridal look on the daily fashion show, enter competitions and plan your special day. So, put us in your diary so that you don’t miss out on the one place that you will be able to get all your planning done.  

Event details:

Date: 6 and 7 September 2014

Venue: Coca-Cola dome, Northgate, Johannesburg

Cost: R120.00 per person

Fashion shows: 1h00, 12h00 and 14h00, 1500 daily

Competition draws: 12h30 and 15h30 daily

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