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Overview
You have found the perfect partner, the most wonderful person in the world. Now you want the perfect wedding ~ "just the way you dreamt it would be".
Making that dream come true for your magical day is what Affinity does best. We will be with you every step of the way, taking all the stress out of planning your big day. No matter whether you are from South Africa or overseas, we will plan everything down to the finest detail for you.
You dream of getting married somewhere very romantic, maybe a beautiful historic wine farm, an exotic sandy beach, a magnificent sailing boat or even on top of Table Mountain ~ wherever you choose, we will make the magic come true.
Affinity is also a member of the Institute of Professional Wedding Planners.
Some of the personalised professional services we offer include:
- Full or partial coordination.
- Guidance with the overall concept and planning of the wedding.
- Assistance with the choice and booking of the ceremony and reception venue.
- Setting up and adherence to a detailed budget.
- Assistance with the selection of professional service providers. (Caterers, photographers, dress designers, musicians, decorators, minister etc)
- Drawing up a comprehensive action list and timeline.
- Arranging travel and accommodation for both the wedding party and guests.
- Make up artists and hair stylists;
- Post wedding wrap up and feed back.
Affinity also organise personalised engagement parties, those special wedding anniversaries and very romantic renewing of wedding vows.
Just tell us your dreams & we will make them happen, whether it is a small intimate affair or a large elaborate extravaganza.
The initial consultation, which lasts around one hour, is free of charge within Affinity's area of coverage.
Pam Gray, Dip WP (Institute of Professional Wedding Planners)
Affinity Event and Wedding co-ordination also runs monthly half day workshops for brides-to be, in both JhB and Cape Town. This is aimed at the bride that is planning her own wedding and is to help them on all aspects of the planning, including the latest decor trends, how to choose the right wedding cake, advice in selection of service providers, wedding etiquette, tips on speeches and toasts and much much more...
Testimonials
Carol and Gawie
Date: 25.05.2010
I really, really don't know what I would have done without you!!!!!!!! Words are just not enough to thank you for everything. Pam on behalf of myself and Gawie I just want to thank you for the perfect wedding. The day was perfect thanks to you. Pam the fact that you jumped in and helped with everything really meant a lot to me. There was nothing that I would have want improvement on. The wedding was really all that I ever dreamed it would be. In fact Pam, you did much more that you were supposed to do!
You will not find a better Wedding planner anywhere in the Western Cape.
Ken and Laura Gunning
Date: 25.05.2010
We would like to give testament to all you have done for us, as our thanks to you.
Living in Ireland we decided that a sunny South African beach wedding was what we wanted and without a venue or much of an idea of exactly what we wanted Pam was there to guide us through.
She worked with our budget in mind and kept the wedding on track with without going over it and made adjustments where necessary to avoid that at all costs. This included accommodation and tours as well as bus transfers and any other details outside the norm that we required. This was at no extra cost and her fee was kept very reasonable for all she did for us.
We expect a lot from people and work in the catering and hospitality world ourselves so know what can be achieved.
Pam made us feel welcome from the day we arrived and she collected us from the airport as well as helping us with our wine selection and worked tirelessly with the suppliers and us to make sure everyone was on par with what we were aiming to achieve.
We found the perfect venue in Ysterfontein called Die Strandkombuis. We were never under any pressure on the wedding day and were left to enjoy every minute of it without any worry or need to intervene at any stage and were left to enjoy it with out guests. Pam had thought of every detail and even backup ideas or plans just in case something did happen that we hadn’t planned for on the day.
Pam worked with us catering for our every need in the build up to the wedding and was instrumental in making our dream come true.
The service provided was of the highest standard from every email to the finest detail of the wedding and actual day of the wedding.
Our wedding was planned from overseas so we had to have faith in our planner and trust which we did and that could not have worked if we did not have the confidence she gave us.
We found her to be very thorough as well as pleasant to work with and never gave up even when our expectations where high.
We would highly recommend her without hesitation and she has a very special place in our hearts and will remain a good friend to us both.
John Airey
Date: 25.05.2010
Thank you so much Pam, for all that you did for us. You did far more than we would have asked of you or that was expected. Our wedding day surpassed all expectations. You gave Nicky the dream wedding she had always wanted. You managed to find such wonderful people to contribute towards not only the wedding day but the whole trip. Our families were so full of praise and would like to thank you as well.
Celeste Davis
Date: 25.05.2010
I would like to express my thanks for everything you did for Steve and I. Our wedding was the best, Steve wanted to do it all over again he enjoyed it so much!! You and your team were great! Both Steve and I loved you from the moment we met you, your caring and compassion, along with your professionalism are a rare find these days. We still often speak, and have our friends comment, about our wedding in March – can’t believe it has been that long ago already. We remember it with great fondness – it has definitely been the best one I have ever been to! With your help and dedication – and your wonderful calmness in all situations - it became the most relaxed and memorable day for both of us. You are not only an excellent wedding planner - you have also become a great friend.
Lisa and Kosie
Date: 25.05.2010
Thanks for everything you did to make our wedding day superb. Every bit of our wedding day was handled really well and very professionally.
I was most happy with the quick responses on all the emails and the easy follow through of all the tasks of the wedding. You tried to stay within the budget all the time which I appreciated. If I had to do it again I would leave more of the decision making to the wedding planner instead of myself.
Thank you again for all the hard work. They say that women become at their worst when becoming a bride, but you were able to manage every bit of it.
Thank you again for every little thing. You saved a girl's life...
Sarah and Dai Jones
Date: 25.05.2010
Our wedding was was fantastic and we had a wonderful time. We give it a 9/10 (only because the weather let us down and we couldn’t get married on the beach).
You were great and kept us informed every step of the way (and bore with us when we changed our mind on things!).
Thanks for helping us plan the special day – we really couldn’t have done it all without you (given we were in England!) and really appreciated the local advice and guidance.
Thank you for your time and patience!
Alma
Date: 25.05.2010
Thanks again for doing such an excellent job despite the short timeframe you had. The one thing Darryl and I regret is not having you part of our planning from the very beginning. Desmond and Frans were absolutely great and even the guests were truly impressed with both you and them.
Andrea and Lance
Date: 25.05.2010
Pam, thank you soooooo much for everything. The wedding was an absolute success, all my friends had a blast, loved Mark's Music! And the weather was perfect too. Thanks again.


