Katherine's Blog

Dress your bridesmaids in dreamy pastels

If you’re having a retro or vintage style wedding day then delicate pastel tones will suit the day perfectly. A lemon yellow dress such as the dress pictured below from B2 (style – B3080) is the perfect shade of yellow for a vintage style occasion. Or why not have your bridesmaids as your ‘something blue’ and dress them in a beautiful shade of baby blue (Dessy - 2502). If you want to keep your theme dreamy and romantic then a light shade of pink (Belsoie - L4002) will look...

How will you top your wedding cake?

So much thought goes into the planning, colour scheme and design of your wedding cake. But you may also want to consider what type of cake topper you want to be the crowning glory of your wedding cake. If you want to keep it simple and traditional then a tiered cake topped with flowers will look stunning and can be designed to tie in with your wedding bouquet. If you are looking to have a traditional cake topper then a bride and groom standing at the top of the cake will be perfect. Many companies...

Beautiful ballgown style dresses

If you want a wedding gown to wow your guests then nothing does this more than a beautiful ballgown. A ballgown style dress conjures up images of fairytale princesses and ‘happily ever after’ so if you want a dream big day then a ballgown style gown will fit this theme perfectly. We have a fantastic range of gowns on the site and I have picked out just a few of my favourite ballgown styles. If you want something classic with a twist then this strapless Madeline Gardner gown (pictured...

Happy Valentine's Day! Bring a bit of Valentine's magic into your big day...

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at hitched.co.za! We thought today is a great day to take a look at some red wedding inspiration and to give you some ideas on how to inject the theme of love and romance into your big day. Heart shaped wedding décor will be a subtle touch to add romance to your big day. Heart shaped tea lights; even heart themed stationery will set the romantic tone of your wedding day. Add splashes of romantic red with red roses, bridesmaid gowns and petals scattered...

Be pretty in pink for your big day

If you’re still searching for your perfect wedding colour scheme and you want something that is effortlessly romantic then why not have a big day that is pretty in pink. When it comes to picking your wedding flowers, with a pink colour scheme you will be spoiled for choice when selecting your perfect blooms. Hot pink roses, delicate pink peonies and ivory lilies with just a splash of pink, could all be incorporated well into your pink themed day. And whether you opt for wedding cupcakes, a...

Planning your wedding budget

When it comes to organising your wedding budget, it can be difficult to know where to start. To help you with your planning we have a fantastic budget planning tool here on hitched.co.za where you can estimate your spending on each and every aspect of your big day, as well as track your actual spending so that you can see how well you are sticking to your budget. If you are trying to keep to a tight budget then one of the best ways to cut costs is to utilise the skills of your closest friends and...

Canal Walk Celebrates their 11th Bridal Fair

Canal Walk's annual Bridal Fair organised for the 11th time by Cheryl Wade Events is all about your dream day and helping you create the perfect fairy tale wedding! When you start to plan your wedding, you want it to be as perfect as possible; to reflect your personality and be a celebration of your special day with family and friends. The Canal Walk Bridal Fair brought to you by Bride & Co and Eurosuit celebrates the month of romance for the 11th time in impressive style from Friday 24 to...