Marius' Blog

Are you on a roll or what??? (Thank you Brenda!!!)


Dear Marius

I am sooooo delighted that you have made such a success of your business. You really do deserve every success. I ‘saw’ that special something in your eyes, the very first time that I met you. You have that …

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Marius in Johannesburg


Marius will be in Johannesburg on the 16th and 17th of September 2010. To book a consultation you are welcome to contact him directly on marius@weddingsbymarius.co.za or +27 82 921 3337.

“We don’t meet expectations, we exceed them.”

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Weddings by Marius featured on Pasella


We are delighted to be featured on the lifestyle programme Pasella yet again and invite you to join us for the latest in High Tea style on this week’s show on SABC 2 at 19h30 on Wednesday 18 August. 

My sincere …

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An email from a friend…


Hi daar Marius

Het Saterdag saam met my pelle gelunch en aangesien my vriedin Ilse du Preez met haar verloofde Neil du Plessis trou, kom die gesprek toe op.

Sy vertel toe hoe sy sooooo graag sou wou hê ‘n wedding planner …

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An “Afrikaans” letter from Lorraine:


Die man agter die skerms, Marius van Marius Weddings. Die man met die bree glimlag en die besonderse persoonlikheid.

Vanaf die eerste dag wat ons jou ontmoet het, was jy meer as net n troubeplanner / koordineerder. Jy het ook ons …

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A letter from Harriet McNamara (ex Bride March 2009)


Hello M! 
How are you!?!?!
We watched our wedding DVD on the weekend, and I thought I would just pop and e-mail and say “Hi” and see how you …

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Inspiration for the GROOM:


Whether your wedding is classic or cool, black tie or beach, find your style and walk that aisle with pride:

Suit it up!
Wear a high quality suit instead of hiring one off the rack for the day – you will not …

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Hottest new CAKE trends…


Bold Brides
This season modern brides are embracing bright, bold colors when it comes to the design of their wedding cakes.

Shifting Shapes
Three-tiered cakes are no longer the way to go, currently brides …

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Top ways to incorporate COLOUR


1. Design an all-white wedding and utilize LED lighting in the room. Select a series of colour changes for your celebration and let the LED change the room colours throughout.

2. At your ceremony, have your bridesmaids carry all the same …

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The 1st for Weddings by Marius


marti-nett-wesley.JPGA pre – wedding THANK YOU!

Dear Marius

I know that it customary for the bride to write you a Thank You letter after the wedding, but I felt compelled to do so now as I …

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Terrific Turquoise…


What inspired Weddings by Marius to create this theme…?

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The picture: a magnificent ocean sunset, pristine shores, you and your fiancé tying the knot …

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Marius’ TOP 10 ways to save money on flowers


Below a couple of ideas on how to SAVE money on flowers at your wedding: 

1. Rather than using expensive cut flowers, use candles and intersperse a few fully blown blooms in between.

2. Consider incorporating fresh fruit and vegetables into your arrangements.

3. …

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Marius’ TOP 10 ideas for this season


 Its September!!!  My TOP 10 ideas for this coming season: 

1. Make use of photos of yourself and your groom on your save-the-date email. Whether printed or on email, a personalised save-the-date won’t be forgotten.

2. Instead of a place card at each …

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Casino Royale


A casino themed wedding is perfect at any time of year – think luxury, glamour, extravagance and loads of fun!  Inspired by the likes of “Casino Royale”, bold reds and blacks create a deliciously opulent setting for your occasion.

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10 Ways to save money WITHOUT sacrificing style


1. If your heart is set on an evening celebration, consider hosting your wedding on a weeknight instead of a Friday or Saturday. You’ll be able to negotiate a better rate with all your service providers, from your caterer to …

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konfetti.co.za – Online Magazine


konfetticoza.jpgView Chloe & Vincent’s wedding online – Konfetti E – Wedding Magazine March – August 2009
“…the whole day was one BIG highlight” – Chloe Taylor

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Gifts Galore…


One of the MANY questions: “We would rather save toward our first home or our honeymoon than register for gifts we don’t really need. Is that okay?”
Yes, it’s perfectly okay to encourage guests to help with any gift …

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Establishing your wedding budget


Imagine attempting to purchase a car or a house without knowing how much money you have to spend.  If you wouldn’t make this major purchase in this manner, try not to plan your wedding this way either.  Knowing what …

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Expenses overlooked…


 When budgeting for a wedding, it’s easy to remember the large expenses – the venue, catering, flowers, cake, and of course, the dress. However there are certain aspects, often overlooked, which could add up to a hefty oversight if …

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What you should know about hiring a Band or DJ


Make sure the musicians are able to provide their own amplifiers, instruments and sound systems. Dependent on the size of your venue, your DJ will possibly need at least four speakers, two amplifiers and two CD players to ensure no …

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