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Marlé and Tracy continued their adventure in Cape Town. This episode is the final of a 3 part series of Real Advice from Real Brides. The high tea continued at the One & Only Hotel with the 3 lucky Pink Book brides. Topics for discussion where all the nitty-gritty details of planning a wedding.

Topics discussed

Which vendors were the most difficult to book?
What did you wish someone told you before you started planning your wedding?
Having me-time on your wedding day
What was the toughest part to spend money on?
Were there any sacrifices you had to make for your wedding?
What did you wish you'd did differently?
As a married lady, what are you most looking forward to?

Marlé and Tracy continued their adventure in Cape Town. This episode is the second of a 3 part series of Real Advice from Real Brides. The high tea continued at the One & Only Hotel with the 3 lucky Pink Book brides. Topics for discussion where decor of weddings, wedding themes and wedding flowers.

Topics discussed:

Wedding Decor
Wedding Flowers
Wedding Theme
Save The Dates 
Wedding Invitations
Wedding Attire
Wedding Inspiration
Succulents for your Wedding
Wedding DIY
Gifts for the Guys
Wedding Dress

Marlé and Tracy are off on another adventure in Cape Town - this time, they set up shop at the One & Only Hotel for a high tea hosting 3 lucky Pink Book brides. This episode will be the first of a 3 part series of Real Advice from Real Brides. 

Topics discussed

The excitement of being engaged
How to pick your wedding date
Finding and selecting your dream wedding venue
Booking your wedding photographer
Information about the Brides
Nontraditional wedding
Dating time before getting engage
How long to be engage
When to start planning your wedding
Rain on your wedding day

We recently travelled up to Johannesburg to meet and greet all the big names in the wedding industry in Gauteng. This episode features Thabo Matlhako from The Aleit Group - he is the top dog in Johannesburg for their corporate events and sat down with us to talk about the differences between Cape Town and Johannesburg Weddings and Events.

Topics discussed
• The history of The Aleit Group
• How Thabo landed a job at Aleit
• Why he thinks Cape Town suppliers are much more professional
• The average budget for Gauteng weddings
• Are Gauteng suppliers more expensive or more affordable than Western Cape suppliers?
• Why do so many Gauteng couples come to Cape Town to get married?
• Where is the hub for interracial and same-sex marriage - Gauteng or Cape Town?
• What are the attractions in Gauteng for couples wanting to get married?
• City Chic Weddings
• The most elaborate event Thabo has been involved in

Important links:
• Aleit Group

People Mentioned:
• Aleit Swanepoel

Next Week's Episode:
Marlé and Tracy are off on another adventure in Cape Town - this time, they set up shop at the One & Only Hotel for a high tea hosting 4 lucky Pink Book brides. This episode will be the first of a 3 part series of Real Talk with Real Brides. Topics for discussion at this fancy event where the excitement of being engaged, how to pick your wedding date, finding and selecting your dream wedding venue, and the very important task of booking your wedding photographer.

Guests in upcoming episodes of the Pink Book Wedding Podcast:
• Tracy and Marlé at the One & Only Hotel with 4 guests of honour.
If you have any questions on today's podcast or you want to ask Thabo Matlhako a specific question, please leave them in the comments section of our Facebook page and we’ll be glad to help and find some answers, even discussing them in upcoming podcasts.

We travelled up to Johannesburg to see what the wedding buzz in the City of Gold is all about. First up, we sit down with Tumi Malatsi from RIL Weddings and Events to teach us everything there is to know about Traditional African Weddings. We discover the traditions and customs that go with hosting a truly traditional wedding - and have lots of laughs in between!

Topics discussed

How RIL Weddings was started
How does a traditional African engagement happen?
What is Lobola and how does it work?
Who are the Lobola negotiators?
Who pays for the wedding?
What is the average budget for a Traditional African Wedding?
An African take on a Western Wedding
Traditions associated with Traditional African Weddings
Gifting to the families
Why compiling a guest list for the African Wedding is a difficult task
The average menu of African Weddings
Bring your own drinks!
Who gets to be part of the bridal party?
How are the wedding outfits chosen?
Who gives the bride away?
Why nobody expects an African bride to be on time
Wedding gifts for the African couple
Honeymooning
How our cultures have mixed and influenced each other's weddings

Important links:
• RIL Weddings
• Jimmy Choo
• Veuve Clicquot
• Moët & Chandon
• Cristal
• Val de Vie
• Luyanda & Siya’s Top Billing Real Wedding
• ShweShwe
Next Week's Episode:
Thabo Matlhako - The Aleit Group's top dog in Johannesburg sits down with us to talk about the differences between Cape Town and Johannesburg Weddings and Events.
Guests in upcoming episodes of the Pink Book Wedding Podcast:
• Thabo Matlhako - Aleit Group
If you have any questions on today's podcast or you want to ask Tumi Malatsi a specific question, please leave them in the comments section of our Facebook page and we’ll be glad to help and find some answers, even discussing them in upcoming podcasts.