Our Love Story

From first dates and chance encounters to forever… We spoke with a few local couples abo their relationships and journeys together. Whether they’ve been together for one or 50 year these stories will make you believe in true love! Luyanda & Carla Mothiba Married for Six Years THE TIMELINE Luyanda, my husband, and I met in November 2010 on a night out. The following day, he invited me on a date to go house shopping...

Eternal Love

Embark on tales from local brides that encapsulate the joy, resilience and surprises that come with the journey to “I do”.   Micaela & John Kim HOW DID YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND MEET? John and I met online during lockdown in 2020. He lives in New Zealand and I live in SA, so we were long-distance until we got married. We would fly back and forth to spend as much time together as possible, but...

Uniquely Yours

Did you know that many ladies are going for more non-traditional rings? A few trends have made their debuts and have shone brightly. The lovely Callen, owner of C. Jade Jewellery, spoke with me about the new engagement ring trends and some advice for couples going through this exciting process.   2023 has started, and this year is the year! Callen has seen a significant shift towards the less traditional gem choices. “Diamonds will always...

The Start of Forever

Almost every girl dreams about their wedding. When the day finally arrives, all your dreams come true. We meet three lovely brides as they tell us about their special day.   Ashley Beth Duggan VENUE Haycroft. It was the first one I visited, and I was stunned. It is so magnificently beautiful, and the staff and their service are truly second to none. I have always wanted to get married in either a chapel or...

Let’s Walk Down The Aisle

Planning your dream wedding can be stressful, especially when you want everything to be perfect. One major aspect of a wedding is the venue and sometimes it’s almost impossible to find the right one so, we have this beautiful and magical venue that could make your dream wedding come true. The Groves Contemporary, elegant and romantic, The Groves’s beautiful events venue is set in the rolling hills of the Caversham Valley in the sought-after Midlands....

I’m such a wedding person. I love weddings and anything to do with them. And when I heard about these two totally unconventional weddings – I was so excited to share them with you all.   LET’S GET MARRIED IN 72 HOURS JARED + STORM OPPERMAN Have you ever heard of an engagement followed by a wedding a mere 72 hours later? Well, you’ve officially heard it first here! Jared and Storm Opperman got engaged...

Forever & Always

From young love, to happily ever after. We celebrate the auspicious union of our very own FabMags team member. A hearty congratulations to Mr and Mrs Erasmus!   The Venue We chose The Hatchery as our venue, and we wouldn’t have changed ANYTHING! It was such a relaxed, fun vibe, not only for the wedding but also for our family reunion. Both of our families live so far away; it was perfect for us to...