“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
Henry Ford
We know it sounds corny, but there really is no I in Team. This curated experience is only possible because we have incredible suppliers and people holding our hands. The following service providers made Pause July 2025 possible, we are beyond grateful to each and every one of you.
We would also like to do a massive shoutout to our Anneri and Michelle for being the most amazeballs flower fairies one can ever ask for. We appreciate you efforts more than you would ever know!
We just love our team!
The Venue, Paarl
The Venue is a little gem found on the beautiful Blacksmith farm in Paarl. We challenged ourselves with this big space and loved the creative journey of creating intimate and inviting spaces for our students to enjoy. Nicole and Stefan really went the extra mile and we know we could have never pulled this off without them!
Senses Food Concepts
Chef Wicus created the most amazing menu for our students and we have to be honest… everything felt form-fitting after being wine-and-dined for 3 solid days straight.
Delicate Photography
Amoreen is seriously one special photographer and we were lucky enough to have her with us for 3 whole days! Her calm demeanour, happy spirit and rad photography skills really made this journey even more special ! She captured moments and emotions we will truly carry with us forever. She also made sure that each student gets portfolio shots of their creations and we just love to see how proud they are when showcasing their work on social media.
Palm Event Hire
Marita and her amazeballs team always come through for us. Anything is possible with them in your corner and we are beyond grateful to have them on our team. They supplied and styled all the furniture and seating options for Pause. We are always left in awe when we see the creative options they come up with!
In & Out
The In & Out Team team always come through for us. Anything is possible with them in your corner and we are beyond grateful to have them on our team. We work closely with them on most (if not all) weddings and we know we are good to go when we see their name on the function sheet! They supplied all the rigging, draping and installation structures for Pause. They are always professional and their friendly team always leave us smiling!
Amour Tableware
The Amour Tableware team should be on your speed dial for all of your table top needs. They have the most beautiful selection of crockery and cutlery, truly unique pieces. They supplied all the tablescape styling options for our students to play with and we could see fun was had with all the beautiful items to choose from.
Curated Events
The tale of Curated goes hand in hand with its proprietor and concierge – Stephan Fourie. Stephan’s origin is a story of boundary-pushing set design, theatre production, premier luxury events, wedding coordination, and artisanal structure building. When we think of Curated we immediately think about quality! They supplied all the napery for Pause and we couldnt be more delighted to have them part of the team this time around. They are always professional and their friendly team always leave us smiling!
Kobus Dippenaar
The Kobus Dippenaar brand is synonymous with panache, élan and a fundamental belief that every woman has a beauty that is her own, a beauty that deserves to be emphasised. Kobus Dippenaar is a South African-born fashion designer, most prominently known for his couture evening and bridal gowns that exhibit a strong play between masculinity and femininity, between structure and fluidity. While his style has evolved, Kobus is celebrated for his innate ability to distil a client’s best features and then accentuate those with his creations. Nikki (our model) showed off one of his beautiful creations to give our students the most beautiful stage for their bridal bouquets.
Clarita Smit
Clarita Smit Hair & Make Up Artist is not only a super talented make up artist but she is also one of Amanda’s best friends! I Clarita is such a bubbly energetic human and she knew exactly what mood we wanted to created for the bride model. We could not stop staring at Kayla’s beautiful features, highlighted by Clarita’s expert hand!
Nikki Evert
Nikki is every creative’s dream. Regal, playful, and effortlessly professional both on and off camera — she had us completely mesmerised from start to finish. We loved having her part of the Pause team!
Ohrr Candle Collective
Ohrr Candle Collective is seriously out of this world! Xandra , the owner, is one of the kindest and sweetest human beings you will ever meet. Always accommodating and always willing to go that extra mile. We absolutely adored the moody colour scheme she created for us.
A BIG thank you again to our amazeballs suppliers!
Image credits | Florists: Anli Wahl Floral Design + KADOU Floral Artistry | Photographer: Delicate Photography | Venue: The Venue, Paarl | Dress: Kobus Dippenaar | Model: Nikki Evert| Hair & makeup: Clarita Smit | Rigging, Draping + Arch structures: In & Out | Tabletop elements: Amour Tableware | Napery: Curated Events | Chairs, furniture and scatters: Palm Event Hire | Candles: Ohrr Candle Collective
A BIG thank you again to our amazeballs gift bag sponsors. You can read more about them here .
Body Scrub: The King’s Daughter | Blooming tags: Tags by Elysian | Handmade candle: Okra Candle | Clay Mask: Royal Afrique du Sud | Dahlia tubers: Adenes Farm Flowers | Flower cake: Caked by Naslah | Personalised sweet treat: Flamazing Personalised Prints