Estée Lauder Luxury Wedding Workshop at Val de Vie

This first of its kind Luxury Wedding Workshop, in association with Estée Lauder, marks a brand new concept in high-end wedding planning for the bride-to-be in South Africa, and presents something completely different to the traditional Wedding Expo. This luxurious day of inspiration and pampering will take place on the 4^th and 5^th of November 2011 at the exclusive Val de Vie Wine & Polo Estate outside Paarl, and promises not to disappoint.

This event is for the stylish bride-to-be that is well travelled, understands international trends, has impeccable taste and doesn’t mind spending on ‘only the best’ for her big day. The Célébrer Luxury Wedding Workshop will give her the inside edge to access the best expertise and service providers available in the market and will enable her to make better informed decisions about every aspect of her wedding day.

Set in the opulent surroundings of the Val de Vie Wine & Polo Estate this luxury wedding workshop will not only lavish the ladies with fine foods, wine, and pampering gifts but also will leave them feeling fully equipped with essential knowledge from industry experts, empowering them to take charge of their special day. South Africa’s top wedding experts, who make some of the most exclusive weddings come to life, will all be under one roof, sharing their valuable industry expertise.

This workshop will bring an exclusive selection of the best of the best in each industry, to give expert advice, share trade secrets and offer ideas. From Estée Lauder sharing the secrets to the best beauty regime in the run up to a wedding, to top fashion designers, such as Malcolm Kluk, and celebrity stylists such as Marilize de Clercq, giving advice on fashion and styling through to the top wedding planners, stationary designers, cake designers, chefs to the stars, décor specialists and honeymoon planners. Also expect two exciting celebrity guests making star appearances on the day. This workshop will offer the finest in each category, as carefully curated and selected by the luxury experts to share the latest international tricks of the trade.

Apart from fun and pampering interactive workshops guests can expect bubbly and beautiful breakfast canapés on arrival, a mid-morning high tea, a gourmet lunch (demonstrating different wedding menu options) and an afternoon fashion parade with more bubbly and a selection of exquisite wedding cakes and decadent sweet treats on Val de Vie’s beautiful terraces.

Not only will the bride–to-be feel empowered after the day, but also pampered and inspired. If you don’t like large wedding expos with hundreds of uninteresting stalls, then the Célébrer Luxury Wedding Workshop is perfect for you.

Brought to you by one of the leading cosmetics brands in the world, Estée Lauder, along with Vivid Luxury, the luxury brand specialists; and Val de Vie Events, the wedding experts who produce hundreds of fabulous weddings every year, you can expect a stylish, informative, and experiential day out for the bride-to-be and her mother, sister, maid of honor, and/or bridesmaids.