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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So many ways to say ‘I do” 

Weddings are one of the most universal traditions on the planet yet they are celebrated differently by everyone. Tying the knot in any culture comes with a list of different rituals and traditions and, family dynamics aside, there are many more things to consider and prepare for, especially here in South Africa - with our eleven official languages, chiefs, dominees and gogos to consider, it can be tough task marrying two cultures without offending Aunty Mabel. 

Despite the umpteen different cultures or religions you may have to incorporate into your ceremony, it is important not to forget to showcase your own personalities - after all, it is ‘your’ day and it is exactly your differences, and similarities, that brought you together that should now be celebrated - for instance, playing your favourite song and teaching Chief Nkomu how to do the shuffle, or giving personalized chocolates as wedding favours instead of the traditional bag of sugar-coated almonds.  

And you don’t have to do it all at the ceremony and reception – after an open, honest chat with the family, consider spreading the different traditions. You could plan the ceremony around the bride's heritage and turn the reception into a celebration of the groom's.   Or, host the bachelor or bachelorette party incorporating an element from each other’s customs.  It’s the perfect occasion to try umqombothi (beer), used to celebrate the home-coming of young men in Xhosa culture, or the Lebanese tradition of zaffe, a rowdy escort of music, dancing and shouting by the groom’s friends and family.  For the bride there is the Japanese ritual of pouring saki to reaffirm friendships or the time-honoured tradition of giving “something borrowed, something blue”. 

Catering: A little more challenging is serving a traditional meal, because in many cases the menu is limited by the venue, so if a customized menu is not possible try incorporating signature drinks like saki for a Japanese reception or chai instead of coffee for an Indian wedding.    

The cake: Traditional Norwegian wedding cakes are made with bread and cheese, and Russian couples share a wedding sweetbread called karavaya which is decorated with wheat for prosperity and interlocking rings for faithfulness, or you could just go with what’s currently on trend. 

Wedding invitations: Another way to respect a different culture - for example, the Jewish tradition - is to send a two-sided invitation, with one side written in Hebrew and the other in English.  Couples are favoring digital invites these days where guests can rsvp on line. 

Banqueting manager at BON Hotel Riviera on Vaal, Dumisane Zondo, says they have hosted several multi-cultural weddings specifically between Christian and Zulu faiths and culture, and the dynamic has resulted in some of the most creative and special occasions.  A lovely add-on in the Zulu tradition is when the bride gives out blankets to her new family after the wedding, in a ceremony that is known as ukwaba.  Zondo adds, “My favourite part is the dance-off between the families of the bride and groom.” 

Some interesting wedding traditions -

As well as exchanging rings, African tradition sees the couple have their wrists tied together by grass or material.

In China, brides pick not one wedding dress, but three!      

Before an Indian bride gets married, her family and friends decorate her hands with elaborate designs called menhdi.      

Bridesmaids were originally used as decoy brides – through having their dresses similar and standing next to the bride, the spirits who they believed would sabotage the newly-weds’ happiness would be confused.

During the entire wedding day, Congolese brides and grooms are not allowed to smile.      

In the Phillipines, the bride and groom release a pair of white doves.      

Some sort of leap over a broom is also popular in a number of cultures. 

But, when it comes to love and weddings, there are no borders, so enjoy the preparation leading up to your ‘I do’, ‘Ngiyavuma’, ‘Je fais’ or ‘Main karata hoon’ and remember to have fun! 

Mazel tov!

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.

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

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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:  

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