AboutSA Wedding Decor2016-02-11T13:26:34+00:00
About SA Wedding Décor
For over a decade SA Wedding Décor has been turning special occasions into ever-lasting memories and it’s all thanks to the skilled and passionate team lead by professional corporate and wedding décor specialist Amanda van Dalen.
Here’s why your wedding ideas become a spectacular reality with SA Wedding Décor:
We customise weddings by combining everything from the widest range of wedding décor ideas right down to the flowers and stationery – every little detail counts and turns a standard affair into a wedding with flair.
Our experience means we provide absolute quality and peace-of-mind. We have worked with numerous brides and a range of wedding themes, and so no event is too big or too small.
We love decorating and we are brilliant at it, too – we have styled many a wedding and special event, from small and intimate receptions to large, glamourous gala dinners. We do traditional weddings, outdoor weddings and African wedding décor. We have been there, done that and our happy clients’
testimonials prove it.
Our one-stop approach means we can attend to everything from your first consultation with us through to the big day and we pay personal attention to every little detail every step of the way.
We travel anywhere in South Africa even though we’re based in Johannesburg – whether you’re getting married in the middle of the bush or in a fabulous urban venue, we’ll make your wedding dreams come true.
Plus, we don’t just do weddings! We also provide our exceptional service to the corporate and private events market. No event is too big or too small; we love bringing our skills to large corporate gatherings and intimate celebrations like engagements or anniversaries.
Come see for yourself and meet our professional event décor team at our showroom in Northlands Deco Park. Click for our SHOWROOM experience!
We look forward to making your day an unforgettable affair!
CONTACT us now to book a FREE in-depth consultation!
We’ll put the bling into your big day!
Come to our showroom and meet the perfect consultant for your special occasion!
Are you looking for an expert to plan your traditional wedding or someone to style your wedding glamorous? Meet the team and discover which wedding décor specialist will work best to help plan your wedding decorations and more.
“Your décor needs to reflect your personality.” – Christo , SA Wedding Decor
Meet AmandaOwner - 083 455 6750
Favourite wedding colour:
All shades of pinks and pastels. Also, bling and crystal.
Favourite first-dance song:
The Prayer by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli
Experience:
Amanda has 15 years’ experience in international and local conferences as well as event management. She has organised events for leading businesses in South Africa and has also planned and executed events on every continent while working with some of the world’s top professionals. She understands every aspect of an event and utilises this every day in her own business.
Talents:
She loves the challenging, more complicated events as one of her stronger talents is her excellent attention to detail. She also has a passion for tailor-making custom weddings, the ones that will stand out from the rest. She is a strong project manager and is able to provide a personal service to high-level, top class events. She is extremely organised and her talents have made her a leader in the industry.
“My dream wedding is a destination wedding; when an entire weekend is filled with activities and spoils for all the guests. From arrival to departure they should have an ‘experience’ they will never forget. I see a full flower wedding gazebo and lots of crystal and bling.” – Amanda
Meet ChristoManager - 071 688 6859
Favourite wedding colours:
Soft colours, especially silver and white.
Favourite first-dance song:
Stand by Me by Ben King.
Experience:
Christo is extremely creative. If he isn’t painting, he is designing and building stunning sets. He gained years of experience working his magic as a prop designer/builder in the television and film industry. He also has the ability to calm and reassure people, an asset gained from working as a public relations officer for a well-known chain store and florist. Now he takes all of his creativity and practical knowledge to turn brides’ fantasies into wedding day realities.
Talents:
Christo’s talents lie in both his hands, which work magic when creating the ultimate set for a dream wedding, and his personality. He has a great sense of flare and brings true glamour to events while always remaining calm and supportive. He is an artist, designer, florist and creator.
“At my dream wedding the guests would feel as if they are stepping into another world. There are floral masterpieces, statement pieces and elements that wow them. I love all styles and trends from vintage romance to bold and spectacular, as long as standards are high and no detail is overlooked.” – Christo.
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Meet Irene Wedding Guru - 060 965 3965
Favourite wedding colours:
Naturals which compliment nature combined with pinks and other strong accents.
Favourite first-dance song:
Save the Last Dance for Me by Dolly Parton
Experience:
Irene has been working for SA Wedding Décor since its inception so she has quite literally grown with the company. She started out in the Lanseria warehouse and on event setups all the while gaining practical experience. She has since worked in every department of the business, which now allows her to understand the intricacies of wedding events.
Talents:
Irene has a deep understanding of the African culture and is able to advise clients on how to incorporate this into their dream wedding.
“I absolutely love weddings that take place in rural villages outside of Gauteng. Traditional African weddings where all customs are followed and communities are involved inspire me. My dream wedding is an elaborate white wedding set up in the middle of local farmlands where people get to see something that they could only dream of.” – Irene
Meet SimphiweWedding Guru - 081 241 3769
Favourite wedding colours:
Bright and happy colours
Favourite first-dance song
Soulmate by Bethen Pasinawako
Experience:
“Before my job at SA Wedding Décor, I worked in the hospitality industry so I know a lot about customer service and always keeping the customer happy,” says Simpiwe.
Talents:
Simpiwe loves working with people. She is a go-getter who infuses passion and enthusiasm into her events. She loves inspiring brides and sharing her passion with them.
“I would incorporate fun elements into my dream wedding. A funky photo booth and sensational candy bar. A vibrant band and DJ that keeps the dance floor packed. Décor would be extravagant, vibrant and colourful. Guests should feel comfortable and able to let their hair down.” – Simphiwe
Meet PaulinaWedding Guru - 072 595 0168
Favourite wedding colours:
Pink and white
Favourite first-dance song:
By Your Side by Sade
Experience:
“We are fortunate in that Amanda believes in uplifting her staff. We have a strong system of growing and furthering ourselves at SA Wedding Décor,” says Paulina. She started with the company at its inception and learnt everything from the bottom up. She is multi-skilled as she has been exposed to all aspects of the business and has gained all of her valuable experience whilst working at SA Wedding Décor.
Talents:
Pauline has strong practical skills. She loves being onsite setting up events and making sure that they are perfect. She also has a passion for experimenting with different chair and serviette details to ultimately create something unique for the client.
“My dream wedding would be simple, elegant and understated. Something that remains timeless in photographs.” – Pauline
Meet BrendaWedding Guru - 061 490 4452
Favourite wedding colours:
Dusty pink and cream
Favourite first-dance song:
A Moment Like This by Ameil LeRoux
Experience:
“I am one of the newest members of the team and joined a few years ago as a seamstress. I became so passionate and committed about weddings that I learnt something new every day and very soon I was consulting. My desire to succeed has allowed me to become a senior consultant in the company and I love what I do,” says Brenda.
Talents:
Brenda is incredibly creative. She loves sewing, drawing and making things look beautiful. She is also very practical and sensible. She has a great eye for detail which helps her get it right the first time with her clients, who are incredibly important to her.
“My dream wedding is a fantasy forest theme with an abundance of butterflies, fairies and bird cages. I love lacy vintage outfits and weddings that are close to nature. I can envisage a large bonfire with guests revelling and dancing around it.” – Brenda
THE TEAM BEHIND THE SCENES
We offer every type of support for your big day!
If it weren’t for our behind-the-scenes’ team, we wouldn’t be able to put the bling into your big day as effectively as we do. At our warehouse in Lanseria, our hardworking 24-strong logistics team ensures that you get everything you ordered and more with a top-notch service, too.
Our warehouse team offers:
An efficient and reliable service
A wide variety of décor items for you to hire
Helpful and friendly advice
A fleet of trucks which do deliveries and collections
Reliable and efficient staff to help with your set-up on the day