Weddings

Weddings, a group on Flickr.

Many people dont know about flickr. Its an amazing photo site that can be used by anyone to share personal photos or for companies to showcase their work. If your looking for ideas for your wedding or event, i suggest you head over to flickr and simply type in what your looking for and be prepared to be blown away :). This link is to one of the groups Crystal Print features in and is everything wedding. Enjoy.

London Cab

Just got a mail from a friend of ours that offers wedding and event car hire but with a difference, ITS A LONDON CAB!!!! Not many around i have been told and I'm picturing now how cool this would be in wedding photos.

Email:
william@sealit.co.za
for more info

CANDIBARS

This is pretty cool, check them out:

I would like to introduce CANDIBARS to you … a new concept, a Funky Mobile Sweet Bar.

We believe we have a very new and unique idea that will add excitement and life to any function or event.

The bar consists of 2 x 1.5m multi coloured perspex and aluminium with colour changing L.E.D lighting to suit any mood or theme. Personalised logos and colour schemes can be designed and professionally applied on the perspex squares of the bars.

Delicious sweets, variety galore... we can cater for any specific theme or colour scheme... personalised lollies are always a great treat... not to mention that it's excellent for promotions.

We also supply the following items : Vintage trolley popcorn machine & a funky pink candy floss machine on a trolley.

Don't hesitate... to let us participate in making your function the greatest success.


If you have any other queries please don't hesitate to contact us on 082 901 1995 - Colette or email - colette.candibars@gmail.com.

Little Boxes ....

FOR THE LOVE OF VINTAGE

At Crystal Print we like everything vintage, so here is some of our favourite finds from gifts to decor to give your wedding day that vintage flair :




http://rhubarbroom.co.za/

Rhubarb Room is the latest edition to Bree Street, a lifestyle store specialising in furniture and gifts. Through the red door, this old mining cottage is brimming with old world stationery; quirky quaint prints; bath and body products, clothingand jewellery; reels of ribbon; nostalgic toys; retro antiques plus charming lifestyle and homewares.

http://www.moidecor.co.za/

Moi (French for "me"), a unique French-inspired home and gift boutique based in Pretoria and Johannesburg, provides that same feeling of French charm through its selection of precious imported French goods, handpicked treasures, quaint décor accessories, vintage gifts and shabby chic furniture.

http://www.lapoplap.com

Whether you are looking for a special gift for someone who appreciates attention to detail, or want to add an extra touch of elegance to your own home, lapoplap has something for you. Napkins, table runners and more ....





http://www.livelovedesign.co.za

I am a qualified graphic designer with a flair for more than just graphic design.

I refuse to just design on screen. I want to create.

This started years ago, growing up surrounded by the process of designing and manufacturing all sorts of interesting candles in my parents’ Kapula Candles factory in Bredasdorp.

In 2010 I teamed up with a Bredasdorp ceramist, Martin Swart, to experiment by transferring my designs onto ceramics.

live.love ceramics can be ordered via email or found at MILIEU shop in Stellenbsoch as well as Caramel & Co in Parlmayra Mall, Claremont





HOPE YOU LIKE AND PLEASE SHARE WITH OTHERS :)

The Wedding Dress

Elbeth Gillis's couture designs blow me away!!!

Timeless design meets sophisticated style; the Elbeth Gillis brand is the hallmark of all that is feminine, as eternal and inspiring as the union of marriage itself. Now the bridal couturier is taking the next step, bringing together the classic tailoring and attention to detail of bridal wear to the world of ready-to-wear fashion.

Founded in 1997, the Elbeth Gillis brand has emerged as the preeminent house of bridal couture. Driven by an unrivaled degree of quality and subtle sensuality, each dress is a journey; from fabrics sourced internationally to original designs to the personal touches, every dress is as unique as the bride who wears it.

As the head of her eponymous brand, Elbeth embodies the same virtues that her brides find in their dresses — style, charm, and uncompromising class. With a three-year fashion diploma from The Cape Peninsula University of Technology behind her, as well as twenty years experience in the industry, Elbeth's work is testament to her talent in creating the perfect garment.

Encouraged by the overwhelming support of the industry and her clientele, Elbeth Gillis is expanding her brand beyond bridal to the world of luxury ready-to-wear and evening couture. Opening with a cocktail collection, as well as collaborating with luxury industry partners, the Elbeth Gillis brand will be expanding like never before.

Yet, even in these times of change, Elbeth Gillis will never forget that the real triumph is, and will always be, in producing the finest quality hand-made garments that dreams are made of.

http://www.elbethgillis.co.za/

Wedding Invitation Designs

New wedding invitation designs -
head on over to www.flickr.com/photos/crystalprint  and let us know what you think?



WE LOVE TO SHARE AND VALUE YOUR INPUT!!!

The Wedding Ring

How cool are these!!!

Brent and Jess created the first fingerprint wedding bands in the early 2000s. In 2007 they finally had the opportunity to pursue their dream of starting their own business and began listing the Original Custom Fingerprint Wedding Band in sterling silver on the fine craft website Etsy.com. The idea was picked up by several wedding blogs, and customers quickly began asking for the rings in finer materials.

Master Jewelers with more than 15 years experience, Brent and Jess were certainly qualified to begin crafting their rings in precious metals. While the Original Custom Fingerprint Wedding Band is still offered in sterling silver, Brent and Jess have expanded their line over the years to include many fingerprint jewelry creations in bronze, gold, palladium, and platinum.

What better thing to keep with you than your partner’s fingerprint? Our custom jewelry features the fingerprint of your loved one in its exact image. It is not etched, it is not engraved, and it is not the reverse view like it would be with an ink stamp. We use a patented process–one that none of today’s jewelers use–to create an exact replica of the ridges and valleys of your finger. We do use the art of lost wax casting which is an ancient process.  Though the process of casting the rings is ancient, our rings are cast using state of the art techniques to give you the best product. We buy our new raw materials from American manufacturers who boast responsibility and use at least  1/2 recycled material.


http://www.brentjess.com

Contemporary Wedding Venues

If your looking at moving away from the traditional wedding venue we suggest you have a look at some of these KZN options.


Contemporary Venues:


http://www.thewindmills.co.za/


http://www.netherwood.co.za/


http://www.theduboirs.co.za/


All three venues are fairly new but have become very popular due to their relaxing approach to your wedding day. They all have chapels on site, really cool photo backdrops and modern/retro reception decor.


Check them out and if you have any others you would like to mention, please list them below in the comment box.

Here's a couple of our new designs. We have experimented with a range of different materials and pretty happy with the results. Let us know what you think?

Royal Wedding Invitation

Ok so we all know the Royal weddings have passed but we are still getting a number of requests for royal themed stationery. Here is one we just recently made up for a client. Its hard covered invite made out of luxury Metallic Haze Suede, laser engraved gold monogram plaque, printed lining with layered gold and white shimmer inserts. Had a blast designing these and they were really happy with the final result. Let us know what you think????

Eat The Cake!!!

Just recently got back from Cape Town and visited the famous Charly's Bakery. I wasn't actually looking for it but was doing the tourist :) Top Deck Bus Tour and there it was. You can't  miss it and the selection they have is out of this world. They have been around for years and cater for all occasions.

Check them out  http://www.charlysbakery.co.za