‘That moment… when you find your perfect dress…’ – and what a moment it is, whether you decide to buy one or have it made, its an incredibly special feeling.

Over the years I have sat in on many bridal dress appointments. Some clients love the idea of having me attend each fitting (and I love it too), I always give honest but kind advice, as well as my full attention to the bride at each and every fitting. Other clients prefer to surprise me, either at the final fitting or on the day, and I love this too. There are so many incredible dress designers in Cape Town, however time and again, I refer future brides to one of the following options for their dresses. The two designers mentioned below have never failed to produce anything short of ‘elegant masterpieces’ and so I am proud to be associated with them; as well as the boutique mentioned – who also manages to impress my brides every time with their wide range of dress options available and the incredibly special experience provided.

Elbeth Gillis

Elbeth has been designing wedding dresses for more than 20 years; she even designed ‘yours truly’s’ back in 2005! There was nothing that made me feel more like a bride than putting on the veil at my fittings, and to this day Elbeth remembers that special moment for me! She’s always ready to place a veil on my clients when we visit for fittings!

Elbeth exudes warmth, professionalism and impeccable style every time you see her. Her elegance and passion is conveyed in every design she creates, and her attention to detail will impress you endlessly. Visit Elbeth at either one of her studios in Cape Town or Johannesburg and if you are in London, you can even have access to her designs at a store in the city!

Robyn Roberts

I’ve referred many clients and friends to Robyn, all with very happy results, even with very challenging time frames! Robyn provides you with two options – to either have your dress custom made or choose from her ready made collection which is by no means a compromise!

Robyn never says no to a fun challenge and has transformed past wedding dresses with sentimental value into modern creations for current brides, which adds such meaning to their day, therefore taking the clients dreams and vision and making it a reality.

She really understands fabric, trends and how to make you feel exactly as you should on your wedding day no matter the season. Robyn’s tulle creations leave me breathless and calls out to the soft, fairytale romantic in me! Truly “sighworthy” stuff.

The Wedding Boutique

There is nothing ordinary about this wedding shop! It’s trendy, stylish and situated in the vibrant suburb of Woodstock. Alex imports gorgeous wedding gowns and has over 80 styles for you to choose from, and she really gives you the opportunity to try different dresses and have fun finding out which kind of bride you are. They even offer their bride-to-be’s world class champagne during the consultation, making it an experience you will never forget! I highly recommend using their services to either hire or buy a wedding gown.