I always enjoy it when the couple actually joins their guests for part of the pre-drinks. It is such a relaxed, social moment — everyone mingles, the nerves melt away,…

Have your date in mind before you email — it makes everything easier.One of the questions I get the most on e-mail is probably: How far in advance do we…

The obvious answer for me would be to: choose me!! ALWAYS choose me! And with me, I mean "Riekert Cloete".But alas that is probably not a very objective tip. So…

A guestbook that suits your styling — and gets actually used.Traditionally guest books were a bit of a boring part of the wedding.  You had a very formal book and…

The confetti moment has always been one of the most fun parts of a wedding — it is the first chance your guests get to say congratulations and shower a…

Chances are you have already found one service provider for your wedding who is genuinely excellent — someone whose work you love and cannot wait to have on the day.…

Plan the transport so nobody is left waiting.Four to five years ago "The Wedding car" was still a major issue at weddings. It was almost as important as the wedding…

A well-built timeline is the secret to a relaxed wedding day.This is probably the most important planning that the photographer can help you with for your big day. The reality…

Your ceremony sets the tone for everything that follows.I've been to ceremonies in/on the following places: Churches, cellars, gardens, mountains, lawns, Living rooms, patios, forests, fields, ballrooms and even on…

Group shots are an interesting one. I have had couples tell me firmly in the consultation that they do not want posed photos — no group shots at all. Then,…