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…

Why These Tips Matter After photographing more than 500 weddings since 2004 in Cape Town, I have seen what makes a wedding day run smoothly — and what causes unnecessary…

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,…