#WEDDINGRETREAT
SPEAKERS
Schedule
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On arrival attendees will have time to mingle and meet with speakers and guests whilst enjoying a glass of bubbles to relax the nerves.
A light lunch will be served during the course of the [Retreat].
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Topics:
Bridal Dresses and Styling by the renown Kobus Dippenaar
Mens Styling by Duncan Pape and Clouds Drummond
Make up and beauty by Kirsty Da Costa of Langaro Wellness
Wedding floral and decor trends by Coral Shortt
Wedding photography by Matt Masson
Wedding planning tips and insight by Jadee McGowan
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CORAL SHORTT
EPANOIUR FLORAL STUDIO
Wedding Flowers | Decor Trends
Coral Shortt is the owner of the business and also the lead floral designer.
Having delivered over 250 weddings and other events, I have over 10 years experience in the flower industry & have previously owned/managed and designed for Green Goddess flower studio in Cape Town, and Blooms on the Boulevard in Johannesburg.
When not out styling your gorgeous event, I can be found at the studio in Kenilworth, bringing beautiful designs to life or gathering unusual materials & flowers from my well-established garden.
I am involved in every step of the process and I never outsource your flowers to someone else. I or a senior staff member will always be on-site for your special day or event.
My greatest reward, is a job well done, that fulfilled your vision, exceeded your expectations and that may result in the opportunity to do more beautiful work.
KIRSTY DA COSTA
DIRECTOR
LANGARO WELLNESS
Make Up and Hair
Langaro is a place of limitless indulgence offering men and women a lavish city sanctuary of serenity and style. Our wellness treatments include an array of massages, wraps, exotic rituals, maternity care and aesthetics. While beauty offerings encompass everything from hair, nails and make-up, to a personal-styling fashion studio brimming with hand-picked local and international designer pieces.
Whether you’re looking to relax mind and body, indulge your senses or revamp your style in time for any occasion.
Langaro aims to celebrate ‘The Ultimate You’
JADEE MCGOWAN
PLANNER
WATERMELON COLLECTION
Wedding Planning and Decor
Based in Cape Town, South African born Jadee Fernandes McGowan dreamt of the day she would create pinterest worthy weddings and perfectly executed events.
Today that dream is a reality, with over 15 years in the events industry, Jadee and her team at Watermelon Co. provide destination wedding planning, luxury celebration management, detailed event styling and bespoke floral and decor.
Jadee is qualified in both fashion and floral. Including certification from the world renown Karen Tran Floral Experience.
KOBUS DIPPENAAR
BRIDAL DESIGNER
Bespoke | Couture | Bridal
The Kobus Dippenaar brand is synonymous with panache, élan and a fundamental belief that every woman has a beauty that is her own, a beauty that deserves to be emphasised.
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Kobus Dippenaar is a South African-born fashion designer, most prominently known for his couture evening and bridal gowns that exhibit a strong play between masculinity and femininity, between structure and fluidity. While his style has evolved, Kobus is celebrated for his innate ability to distil a client’s best features and then accentuate those with his creations.
His atelier is now located in the heart of Cape Town.
MATT MASSON
PHOTOGRAPHER
Wedding Photography
Matt is a South African wedding photographer who was born in Durban, South Africa. He has a strong love for people which allows him to connect and engage with his diverse range of clients. Matt also enjoys helping and teaching others about portrait and wedding photography
His style of creative photography is an organic mix between portraiture and documentary, allowing him exibility while maintaining creativity in each individual shoot. Rather than posed and generic images, Matt cultivates a relaxed and fun atmosphere on his shoots, allowing him to create natural and spontaneous images of superior artistic quality. With over seven years of experience in the South African wedding photography industry, Matt has produced unprecedented work for his clients.
DUNCAN PAPE
STYLIST
Mens Fashion
Duncan is renown for his styling and absolute ability to make anybody feel good.
While the brides to be spend time with Kobus, Duncan will discuss groom attire and styling.
