brandon & michelle's wedding - september 2009

Brandon & Michelle said their vow's on the 18th September 2009 and became Mr & Mrs van Scheltema.

I was so privileged and honoured not only to be a part of their wedding day but also because I was asked to organise their whole wedding for them.

Michelle is such a dynamic, striking, beautiful lady so that is exactly what her wedding was going to be like! She likes things done differently, hence walking down the isle in the most beautiful, exquisite RED dress made by Iris Fuller (80 year old Granny) and Sharon Freeman (Mother) accompanied by her 3 Pageboys and 3 Bridesmaids in black & white polka dot dresses to Nat King Cole played by Gary Sletcher (http://www.sletcher.co.za/) on his saxophone. Michelle & Brandon have always wanted a classic, but different wedding and it was without a doubt going to have a red colour theme.

They decided on Memoires Wedding Venue (http://www.memoire.co.za). Memoires is nestled next to the Cradle of Humankind on the tranquil banks of the Crocodile River. It really is such a stunning wedding venue! Very different and modern with beautifully landscaped gardens and to make it even more superior it was topped of with a very helpful team and delicious food.

The table settings where classic and simple, with beautiful silver candelabras with red and white hanging crystals hanging from them finished off with a beautiful flower arrangement made of red roses which was created by Tasha from Cafe Fleur (http://www.cafefleur.co.za/) The venue was decorated with beautiful white draping and fairy lights hanging from the chandelier which just finished off the venue and created an intimate feeling. The uncover patio & bar area really is an added bonus as it allows you the fresh air as well a the beautiful view of the venue and with cocktail tables scattered around creates a more casual area.

Overall it was such a beautiful and perfect day. The ceremony was so special and it was so amazing to be surround by all our family and friends...and wow it turned out to be quite a party!

Thank you to everyone who helped make Michelle & Brandons Day so special and memorable!

It really is the most fulfilling, amazing, overwhelming and rewarding feeling when you see all your months of planning and preparation come together to create your perfect function, this is the reason I am so passionate and love doing what I do.

michelle's bridal brunch - september 2009

I thought I would post some of my previous functions that I have organised, one being Michelle's Bridal Brunch with the help of Tacy & Charlene.

We decided to do a brunch as Michelle is definitely not into the strippers or drinking copious amounts of alcohol so this was perfect for her...but don't think that she got away that easy.

We had lots of Champagne & Sangria that was served to us by Bare Butt Butlers whilst we listened and giggled and learnt a lot from a very fun and entertaining presentation of adult toys and lingerie.

It was a very naught & nice day and exactly what Michelle had hoped that her Bachelorette would be.

Here are some pics of the table settings, decor, food etc

BEGINNINGS

My name is Lauren and for as long as I can remember I have always loved to organise parties, events and anything and everything that has to do with them.

So after many years of dreaming of having my own events company, I have finally taken the first steps to making my dreams a reality.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting me and helping me make my dream a possibility.

So please follow me on my blog as I begin this new exciting, eventful, memorable chapter in my life... "Mi Amor"