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How to Stick to a Tight Wedding Budget

Posted by Louise Schnetler Mar 09 Elopements, Industry musings, Weddings

The wedding industry has become huge over the years, with the average cost of a wedding up to over R450 000 ($33,391). If you’re a bride and groom on a budget, that number is enough to take your breath away. But that doesn’t mean that you have to spend that much on your wedding. While […]
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Louise & Peter’s small Johannesburg wedding

Posted by Louise Schnetler Mar 02 Celebrations, Personal musings, Portfolio, Weddings Photography : Sandy van Vuuren & Mark Geldenhuys

Louise (yes that’s me!) & Peter tied the knot of a very rainy day at the historical Johannesburg Country Club in Auckland Park. The outdoor gazebo area had been booked for the ceremony but at the last minute it was moved inside because of the waterlogged lawn. The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits! While guests […]
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A fairy tale forest elopement

Posted by Louise Schnetler Feb 16 Celebrations, Elopements, Portfolio, Weddings Photography : Warren James Photography

Pamela and Justin dreamt of eloping to Finland to get married under the Northern Lights. Before they could, they received the exciting news that they were expecting a baby boy! They still wanted to tie the knot but a bit closer to home. We were asked to find a beautiful forest for them to say […]
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Different Valentine’s gifts that won’t break the bank, but will earn serious points!

Posted by Louise Schnetler Feb 09 Personal musings

Valentine’s Day is around the corner (again!). The shops are full of red flowers, chocolates, teddies and hearts. And the prices have doubled since the beginning of January. Although it’s pretty much become a purely commercial day, it’s still fun to celebrate and probably in your best interest to do something for your love! We’ve […]
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Pump up your April holiday leave in 2019, for practically nothing!

Posted by Louise Schnetler Feb 02 Industry musings, Personal musings

Say what!?! Take 9 days leave and get 17 days off! Can you believe?! The April holidays are just around the corner. These days, every day we’re given off is precious and I think we need to take advantage when we can! In South Africa, most people get a minimum of 15 days annual leave […]
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How to Stick to a Tight Wedding Budget

Louise & Peter’s small Johannesburg wedding

A fairy tale forest elopement

Different Valentine’s gifts that won’t break the bank, but will earn serious points!

Pump up your April holiday leave in 2019, for practically nothing!

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