Here comes Bruilof!
Bruilof is the brand
new lifestyle programme that shines the spotlight on South Africa’s
world class wedding industry. In the first season presenters Louise
de Nysschen and Jacinda Louw-Schutte visit some of the country’s
most breathtaking and sought-after venues – from the Cape winelands
to the west coast and beyond. Strutting killer heels and unfaltering
confidence, they prance around the world of wedding planning,
investigating the latest décor trends, trying on designer wedding
gowns and peeping through the camera lenses of the country’s top
photographers and videographers. Bruilof showcases some of the
industry’s leading experts, tapping into valuable advice and aiding
the engaged couple in planning their perfect wedding day down to the
finest detail.
The pilot episode
airs on the 7th of August on KykNet in which Louise visits
the studio of acclaimed wedding dress designer Elizabeth
Stockenstrom, trying on some of her timeless creations. Co-presenter
Jacinda meets up with Uwe Koeter’s Johan Louw to find the perfect
engagement ring and gains expert tips on avoiding costly mistakes.
Photographer Christine Meintjies trades her position behind the
camera for a seat in the limelight to discuss the various facets of
wedding photography, while Jacinda indulges in a slice of Kanya
Hunt’s decadent Belgian Chocolate wedding cake – almost too
pretty to eat, but just too tempting to resist. Financial guru Anria
van Heerden shares valuable budgeting tips and the episode concludes
in the breathtaking vineyards of Webersburg wine estate – one of
the wineland’s most precious gems and a favourite among brides and
grooms to be.
The show is the
brainchild of director Dewet van Rooyen and his team at Mandelbrot
Studios, the idea conceived from the many years of experience in
wedding videography and closets full of magnificent wedding footage
begging to be aired for the world to see. Originally planned as an
English series called Down the Aisle, the panel at MNet was blown
away by the idea and immediately saw an opportunity to turn it into
the only Afrikaans show of its kind. Couples in the midst of planning
their wedding will also recognise the name of the main sponsor: Trou
Inspirasie – an initiative of Celebration.co.za and the world’s
first Afrikaans wedding inspiration site.
Meet the Presenters...
JacindaLouw-Schutte
Jacinda is a
well-known face on South African television, magazine covers and
catwalks. Over the last couple of years she’s made appearances in
‘Kwêla’, ‘Pasella’, ‘Om die Wereld’, Morning Live and
Top Billing, among others, and until recently presented the Ladies of
the Links insert on Ultra Simple Golf on Supersport 1. In 2006 she
made it all the way to the final round of Survivor SA and proved that
she’s without a doubt more than just a pretty face. Along with her
knowledge on married life and parenthood, Jacinda is certainly a
priceless addition to the Bruilof team.
Louise made her
first appearance on the big screen as Jesse, the naive rich girl in
the Afrikaans movie ‘Liefling’. Once the film bug got sunk its
claws into her heart, it wouldn’t let go and soon after she found
herself behind the scenes of Bakgat 2 as marketing coordinator. Next
she ventured onto TV screens as Katja Steenkamp in the popular soap
Generations where she worked for 8 months before marrying her best
friend. On return from her honeymoon she walked straight into the
Bruilof auditions and received the happy tidings within mere hours of
auditioning.
Anria van Heerden
Anria made her TV
debut in the KykNet series ‘Reise en Soetkyse’ and viewers will
recognise her as the chic and adventurous biker chick that makes a
weekly appearance on ‘Woema. In 1998 Anria started her own
financial practice and has been happily married for the past 13
years. In season 1 of Bruilof she shares valuable advice for the
wedding day and married life, and both engaged and married couples
are sure to benefit from her financial insight.
Hannes Loubser
Hannes Loubser is
the Creative Director of Wedding Concepts and a giant in the wedding
industry. Since joining this internationally recognised team of
wedding coordinators, Hannes has become one of the most sought after
wedding planners in the industry. After thoroughly impressing the
Bruilof team during an insert for Wedding Concepts, he was asked to
join the show as guest presenter for the remainder of the season.
Bruilof starts 7
Augustus 2012 at 21:30 on KykNet (channel 111).
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