Often referred to as the Wedding Mile, the area which includes Muldersdrift, the Cradle of Humankind and Magaliesburg has become incredibly popular with brides. Here is a directory of all the things that this area and surrounds, have to offer brides from dress designers and caterers to venues and wedding planners

Cakes
Alberto +27 11 954 2959
Cake Diva +27 82 412 9953
Cakes by Linda +27 82 925 9092
Origin Celebrations +27 11 672 8372
Decadent Cupcakes +27 72 622 7078
Annica’s Designer Cakes +27 11 326 1526

Catering
By Choice Catering +27 12 661 3338
Mulberry Catering +27 11 719 6407
Catering Companion +27 12 808 0955
Jem Catering +27 82 920 0659

Gowns
Lunar +27 11 726 5558
Biji Couture +27 11 784 8018
Bridal Boutique +27 11 478 0667
Bridal Heaven +27 11 425 4998
Lady Marmalaide Collection +27 11 467 7457
GF Bridal Couture +27 11 705 3073

Venues
Avianto +27 11 668 3000
Bergvallei Estates +27 82 806 1260
Budmarsh Country Lodge +27 11 728 1800
Casalinga +27 11 957 2612
De Hoek Country House +27 14 577 9600
Ekudeni +27 11 021 2186
Everwood Country Weddings +27 83 384 5002
Glenburn Lodge Country Estate +27 11 668 1600
Lethabo Estate +27 82 654 1690
Misty Hills Country Hotel +27 11 679 2994
Oakfield Farm +27 82 606 6000
The Moon & Sixpence +27 79 399 4574
The Willows +27 72 097 7052

Photographers
JLN Wedding Photographers +27 82 771 1642 / +27 82 660 7387
Petrus Saayman (PS Photographic Studio) +27 82 497 1898
Louise Diesel Photography +27 11 869 7759
Hannalee Photography +27 82 337 6452
Adam Hilton +27 12 807 0622
Gilda Harris Photography +27 83 317 7025
Ansunette Ferreira +27 82 777 6314
Michael Tree Photography +27 83 411 5863
Beyond Photography +27 82 851 4085

Wedding planners
Del Cielo +27 82 496 8664
Khali Collins – The Wedding Specialist – +27 82 445 9086
RB Productions +27 84 567 9110
Wedding Emporium +27 82 852 9851
White Whispers +27 83 647 5540
House of Functions +27 11 477 3079
La Promesse +27 82 769 5344
Memorable Moments +27 71 872 9629
Perfect Planners Wedding and Event Coordinators + 27 83 230 6611

Paper goods
The Paper Rose +27 11 664 7575
Invite Me +27 11 452 0513
Fralenco Wedding Stationery +27 11 764 3893
Ruby Grey Creative +27 11 453 5220
Angels Designs +27 84 505 9703

Flowers
Blooms on the Boulevard +27 82 956 6559
Cafe Fleur +27 82 336 6866
Cor De Rosa +27 82 681 1862
Eliza Doolittle Florist +27 11 958 1449
Expressions Floral Designs +27 82 418 5193

Make-up
Studio57 +27 11 679 1906
Francois Nel +27 83 374 1689
CK Make-up +27 83 632 1552
Make-up by MB +27 84 206 5905
Make-up by Gwen +27 11 475 5196
Moetsi-K Artistry Make-up +27 71 505 5475

Transport
Horse and Carriage +27 11 835 2923
JPD Limousine Services +27 11 781 0800
Supreme Limos +27 11 682 1184
Limousine Hire +27 11 781 0380
Status Luxury Vehicles +27 11 468 3910
Savannah Helicopters +27 44 873 3288

Hair
Exclusive Bridal Hair Design +27 82 936 5262
Brush Hair Boutique +27 10 222 0673
Blackwine Distribution +27 11 513 3569
Bella Make-up and Beauty +27 72 119 4932
Bontle Buhle Hair Salon +27 11 792 9861

Music and Entertainment
The Sticky Triggers +27 11 786 9123
Sound Worx + 27 11 793 1955
Wedding Crashers +27 84 588 2178
The Photo Corner +27 71 895 9912
Harpgigs +27 83 263 0443
Partymix DJ’s +27 11 822 4799
Basadi le Meropa +27 860 110 309
Chilli and Lime +27 82 777 9665

Bar Services
Girlz in Barz +27 11 026 2522
Moobean +27 11 452 6072
Thirst Bar Services +27 11 444 9401/2
Bar Motion +27 86 193 7625
Liquid Chefs +27 861 686 686
KWS Bartending +27 11 023 2200
Flair Mobile Bar Services +27 82 920 9523
Liquid Sensations +27 79 625 5905
Behind Bars +27 11 2441

Tips for getting married in this area:

• This is a popular area so book your venue early!
• Book an autumn wedding for lovely photos amongst the colourful leaves.
• Choose a venue where guests can stay the night in available rooms as it may be far for them to travel.
• Many of the venues in this area have their own florists, caterers and decorators, which could make the planning a lot easier.
• Average summer temperature: between 20-30°C.
• Average winter temperature: between 10-17°C.
• Rainy season: It usually rains during the summer months, between October and March.