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The Annual Brides Choice Awards were held at Summer Place in Sandton on the 19th October 2011. The Awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the Wedding Industry, where we recognise the Best of the Best. National Awards are made to those Wedding Suppliers who have been Nominated by past Brides as having been rated the best according to the 4 Pillars of Excellence. For further information please contact the ‘Africa Bridal Industry Academy’ – ABIA by email at info@sabia.co.za or phone Jeremy on 082 450 4011. Awards are made for each Category in the following Provinces: Gauteng Free State Western Cape Eastern Cape Kwa Zulu Natal Northern Province Limpopo.Our sincere thanks to the following in particular, who showcased their services and who made our function so successful:Havana Gas – Live Sax, Ruby Grey Creative for the Invites/Menus, Decor Pro for table decorations, Four Seasons Mobile Disco for the music, Summer Place for the use of their stunning venue and to By Word of Mouth for the fabulous food. Thank you again, to our Platinum Sponsor – Anglo American Platinum Division to whom we are deeply grateful for their ongoing support.Winner of 2011 Lucky Draw for Brides AnnouncedOrla Johnson (nee Kirk) has won R5,000 in the ABIA Brides Lucky Draw. Orla was married on 12th December 2010. She had her Dress designed & made by Robyn Roberts Bridal Wearin Cape Town (www.robynroberts.co.za) – Congratulations on your Christmas bonus. Thank you to all Brides who Voted for their respective Wedding Suppliers.

May 15, 2012

DJ’s South Africa Gauteng

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TweetShareDJ’s this is just a re minder to all of you that you should ensure you are paid-up Members of both the music Royalty entities in South Africa. Samra is currently checking out non compliant providers, so look out. Brides & Grooms, as well as venues should should check that the DJ’s they use are [...]

May 15, 2012

Unique Marriage Proposal

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TweetShareIf you want to be uplifted and ‘Wowed’ have a look at this unique Marriage Proposal that was created by this romantic Groom in Sandton – Click on http://www.2oceansvibe.com/2011/08/10/flash-mob-wedding-proposal-in-sandton-city-video/ I don’t think this would happen anywhere else in the World, but good, old South Africa. Enjoy the clip..

May 13, 2012

ABIA-Breast Cancer

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TweetShare ABIA is both excited and honoured to announce our association with The Pink Drive (www.pinkdrive.co.za), South Africa’s largest initiative to both treat and diagnose Breast Cancer as well as educate the population about Breast Cancer. Ten percent of all your Membership fees will be donated to The Pink Drive. These [...]

May 13, 2012

Kate & Michael (SA to Oz)

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TweetShareSouth Africa’s loss is Australia’s gain, as Kate from Cape Town is set to marry Australian, Michael. Now settled in Adelaide, the lovely couple plan to marry on 1/12/12 (shouldn’t forget that date) in Mick’s home town of Armidale in NSW. Guests from the UK, USA and of course South Africa will be there to [...]

May 13, 2012

With this Ring, I thee Wed

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TweetShareWeddings – Tapai style How many of you saw the wedding photographs from a Tapai Military style Wedding? Hundreds of very smart Grooms with their immaculate Brides all lines up in one huge ceremony. A very impressive line-up – how about we try this out for SA Weddings, it might reduce the costs of some [...]

May 11, 2012

April Photographic Competition

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TweetShareABIA Wedding Photo Competition Following feedback of our May Photographic Competition results and one participant being a little miffed at missing out combined with one Photographer being repeatedly recognised, I thought it appropriate to get some direct feedback from our esteemed Judge, Gavin Withers. It must be noted that Gavin receives no reward or payment [...]

May 11, 2012

Advertising-Wedding Suppliers

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TweetShareAdvertising Guidelines After browsing many Wedding & Bridal magazines it has occurred to me that many of the Wedding suppliers who advertise in these expensive, glossy magazines make some very basic errors. Wedding Professionals would do well to heed some of the advice below. These are my own thoughts gathered over 25 years of investing [...]

Apr 29, 2012

Danny K Weds

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TweetShareSinger Danny K wed his longtime girlfriend, Advocate Lisa Gundelfinger last Sunday at the magnificent Lorensford Estate in Somerset West (Cape Winelands). Lisa’s stunning Mermaid dress was designed by Spanish designer Pronovias and Danny was dressed in a Tuxedo from Tiger of Sweden. The Photographic rights were sold to YOU Magazine with proceeds being donated [...]

Apr 28, 2012

Cartier Wedding Rings

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TweetShareLooking for some of the most classic Wedding Rings, we suggest you look at Cartier Wedding Ring designs, both in South Africa and abroad. ABIA continuously brings you the best wedding ideas. Search our Directory.

Apr 26, 2012

Elgin Grabouw – Weddings

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TweetShareWe, Tonia, Paula & Jeremy have just returned from the beautiful Elgin & Grabouw area where we signed up a bunch new ABIA Members. Probably better known for producing the world’s best Apples, Appletizer & fine Wine, the area is now a developing Wedding Reception area. Leaders in the field are Houw Hoek Inn who [...]

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