Your wedding day should be one of the most romantic, exciting and unforgettable days of your life. Visit The Wedding Expo, in partnership with Old Mutual, which takes place on 8 and 9 June 2019 at Carnival City Sun Park to ensure that you transform your wedding into that extraordinary experience.
Considered South African brides’ favourite wedding event, The Wedding Expo will showcase everything from the perfect wedding stationery to beautiful blooms, breathtaking gowns, gorgeous jewellery, inspiring table décor, top photographers, superb caterers, professional financial and legal offerings and of course wonderful honeymoon options – with many discounted deals on offer to visitors at the show.
“We are privileged to play a part in the planning of weddings, one of the most important dates in many people’s lives,” says Amanda Cunningham, The Wedding Expo’s Managing Director.
“Our goal is to ensure that our visitors are able to find everything that they need at The Wedding Expo all under one roof, making the entire planning process as easy, enjoyable and hassle-free as possible. Whether you’re planning an intimate, bespoke gathering or a large, glamorous event, you’ll find the most up-to-date inspiration and products to help you create a dream wedding,” says Cunningham.
Priya Naicker, Head of Strategic Retail Marketing at Old Mutual Personal Finance, says “We’re excited to engage with couples about to get married, and give them financial advice for not only their wedding, but their life-long journey together.”
“It’s vital for couples to invest time and money in not just creating a sensational wedding, but also building foundations and creating financial wellbeing and stability during their marriage. Couples need to choose to start the journey equipped with the right expertise and with a financial plan that protects, guides and excites them. It’s ideal to partner with a financial adviser who can help you navigate tough choices, compare scenarios, and stay on track and accountable to both your current and future selves.”
The Wedding Expo boasts fantastic features and not-to-be missed activations including:
Win a Wedding competition worth R144 000 including:
– A honeymoon courtesy of Flight Centre: Domestic flights from Johannesburg to Durban, a 4 night cruise including port charges visiting Pomene in Mozambique in an Ocean view Cabin aboard the MSC Orchestra including all meals, a range of entertainment (nightly shows and live music) valued at R25 000-00
– A Wedding venue at Emperors Palace to the value of R45 000-00
– Precious One Jewellery for that gorgeous engagement ring to the value of R8 000-00
– A Johan Botha Fashion bridal gown to the value of R25 000-00
– A photographer to capture your wedding courtesy of TC Productions to the value of R21 000-00
– Travel in style with Funky Rides Limousine to the value of R6 000-00
– Van Staden & Booysen Attorneys will provide all your legal and ANC advice to the value of R5 000-00
– V&E Entertainment will ensure you party the night a way with a DJ sponsorship to the value of R9 000-00
Have your cake and eat it – cake-tasting stationInspiring daily fashion shows – the latest and most beautiful bridal trendsGrooms Passport – the chance to redeem a cold craft beer when a few easy steps are carried outBe My Guest” table inspiration competitionWedTalks – Inspiration and advice from the vendors at The Wedding ExpoThe not-to-be-missed Hirsch’s cook-off where four couples will battle it out each day showing off their culinary skills to win their share of kitchen appliances from Hirsch’s Homestore. To enter, send a photo of you and your partner along with your engagement story in a short paragraph to on Facebook: MargaretHirschSADelicious cocktails and food on offerA wide range of cold craft beer for tastingLive entertainment sponsored by Mega Music DJs with some of South Africa’s best upcoming talent.
Wedding Trends 2019
The biggest trend for 2019 is bringing the outdoors in. Greenery, trees and shrubbery will take centre stage – think the royal weddingsIf you’re going for floral, think very big and very boldColourful confetti, balloons and smoke flares are also a firm trendReturn to simple and classic wedding dressesThe rise of bridesmen and groomsgirls are breaking the gender barriers for 2019Dark and edgy colour palettes – moodier accents in direct contrast with romantic décor and soft textures have dominated the wedding scene and will continue to do soStatement wedding cakes – there is something iconic about a wedding cake, so why not go big and bold?Stationery is big for 2019 – from watercolours, airy florals, handpainted maps and portraits of the couples. Boxed invitations make a huge impact and will have your guests remembering your event long after Velvet – incorporate this into your 2019 wedding décor scheme for that luxurious feelNon-traditional floral components – grass and wheat add another layer of depth to your designPersonalised place settings – couples are replacing generic place cards with handwritten notesCustom Illustrations – using an artist to draw magical parts of your day, for example the chapel, the venue, the flowers. The artwork can appear through every element of stationery of your wedding – from the save the date, to the invitation and thank-you cards.
Johannesburg (East)
Dates: 8 and 9 June 2019
Venue: Carnival City Sun Park
Tickets: R100 per adult and R30 per child (2 -12 years) available from www.wedding-expo.co.zaor at the door
Time: 9am to 5pm daily
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Visit www.wedding-expo.co.za for more information