Wedding Dresses

Mari, Ora, and Veronica!

I just get a lump in my throat when I think about the end of our journey. For me, it is very important to build a connection when people cross your path, and nothing is by chance. You are absolutely the salt of the earth. I was childishly excited every time I walked into your place—not only because my dress was there, but also because of you, nice people too! I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything in the world.

Ora is on a level of her own—to me, it's so beautiful when someone uses their talent to the fullest. She is the best at what she does, and I will recommend her to anyone. I cannot emphasize enough how much I love my dress—I am absolutely in love with the dress and veil.

Veronica—she is the fairy godmother you never thought you would need until you meet her and then realize how valuable she is in your journey searching for your dream wedding dress. She just 100% gets the bride! And her personality is out of this world awesome! You can't help but fall in love with her personality after the first meeting.

Mari, you are a formidable businesswoman. Whatever you are doing is working, so just keep at it. You made the whole process very easy, and I didn't stress once. Your communication is excellent, and that's exactly what brides need.

All three of you are so special in your own way. Ora’s calmness, Veronica’s cool vibes, and Mari’s professionalism ensure that your experience at The Wedding Collective is nothing short of awesome.

Mari and Ora - I cannot thank you enough for making the dress of my dreams You make an incredible team! From the minute I walked into the Wedding Collective I felt so welcome and at peace. I loved how seamless the entire process was and that none of you (including the lovely Veronica) were pushy or adamant about how you think things should be. You let me make my own decisions and guided me every step of the way. You took everything that I asked for into consideration and I’m beyond happy with the result! I will recommend you to anyone and everyone!

There’s not enough words to describe how wonderful my journey with The Wedding Collective was. They contributed so much to the excitement and joy leading up to the wedding. They were always friendly, excited, helpful and professional. I highly recommend!

Special shoutout to Veronica and Aggie.

“We had less than 3 months to make my wedding dress and Mari and her team went out of their way to help me. I enjoyed every fitting. They were so friendly and professional. I never had to worry about anything regarding my dress because I knew it would be perfect. I would recommend The Wedding Collective to any bride-to-be.”

“It was such a great experience. Mari and Ora were so kind and helpful with their suggestions and feedback.

I don’t like being the center of attention but they made me feel so comfortable and special.”

“I did a ton of research online on which bridal studio I wanted to go to and I decided that I would only go to one and I’ll find the perfect dress there. And that’s exactly what happened. I did not want an imported dress and I only wanted dresses that were designed and made locally. The Wedding Collective fit that brief perfectly, and that’s not even to mention their absolutely stunning dresses! I did not pick a single dress out, I had no expectation for what my dress should look like, I asked Mari to pick for me, and I think it was the 3rd dress she picked, and I just felt so insanely happy in it, I knew it must be ‘the one’! Trust the pros – they know what they’re doing.”

“Mari at The Wedding Collective made ALL of my wedding dress dreams come true. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy, and she really understood what I wanted before I even knew myself! I was dreading shopping for a wedding dress because I imagined it would be a stressful situation, but at The Wedding Collective I was proved wrong. Thank you Mari and Ora, you guys are wedding dress superstars! I would (and have!) HIGHLY recommend The Wedding Collective for prospective Pretoria brides”

“Amazing! Mari & her team is marvelous. I was treated like I was a life-long friend. From sample dresses to the real deal. I always felt like Mari listened to my ideas, how I wanted to feel and she made it happen. They were very accommodating.”

“I always felt like “anything was possible” in terms of my ideas, and was in control of the process the entire way. It was a great experience, regardless of Covid restrictions! Mari was on the ball with my timeline and had my fitting scheduled with plenty of time to spare. I also changed my mind on my chosen dress after a month, and Mari was more than accommodating.”

“I was in love with my dress from the first fitting, even though it was not a final product and was clamped to my body. We made some changes and adjustments at my second fitting and at the third fitting – I did not want to take my dress off. Marie and Ora are masters of matrimony attire.”

“We finalised the dress design the day before the first lock down so I was a little stressed. But everything was handled perfectly – I had nothing to worry about. Everyone was so friendly and did SO MUCH extra effort to make sure everything was perfect (10/10 would always recommend!”

“The experience I had was Amazeballs!! Flip I wish I could be there everyday. Professional, loving, hardworking and kind people. Went the extra mile for me when the stress got too much.”

“So kosbaar en spesiaal, Mari het later meer soos ‘n vriendin geword as ‘n ontwerper. Elke liewe fynste detail was na opgelet, sy is ‘n perfeksonis en sal nie laat jy daar uitstap as elke naat en elke knopie nie presies op sy plek is nie. Haar liefde vir haar werk en vir my is so opreg en aansteeklik.”

“Just awesome. It’s a beautiful, petit bridal shop with Lana Del Rey always playing in the background (totally calms your nerves down). Marié always makes you feel super special with each visit and she is in it with you emotionally, from beginning ’till the end.”

“I loved the experience. Every time I went for a fitting, I did not want to take the dress off. Marié is super friendly. She made me feel very comfortable and was extremely helpful in choosing my dress.”

“I loved Marié and the Wedding Collective. It was the place I chose for my first fitting and I was so relaxed I never needed to look anywhere else. I knew I was in good hands.”

“Mari welcomed us with the warmest smile and hug on our first visit. I tried on a number of dresses in different styles, shapes and colours. Marie is very open-minded and listens to your taste and preferences. She is focused and gives good advice during consultations. Because I chose my dress on the very first fitting, Marie immediately booked follow up consultations for further fittings, measurements and collection. Her admin and timing is impeccable.”

“My wedding dress experience with The Wedding Collective was WONDERFUL! Marie and her team always aimed to make me feel comfortable, to listen to my needs and to dream WITH me! There were never hesitations to give an honest opinion to any of my requests! Very professional service, making everything very easy for a young bride! I will recommend them to anyone”

“From the moment I stepped into her beautiful comfy studio, up until the very last day I left carrying my perfect dress, they made me feel exceptionally comfortable. They handled every single step in such a calm, professional and friendly manner that got me excited and comfortable about every part of the process. They even made last minute adjustments, which I requested, in the week leading up to the wedding with such kindness and got every part of my dress perfect.”

“It was great. It was exactly how I imagined it to be. I loved every step of the way. Working with Janita and Mari made the whole experience so memorable.”

“Each fitting was the highlight of this journey for me becoming the most beautiful bride to my husband that I could be. Every fitting gave me more butterflies and excitement for the day my man would see me in this dress and we would start our beautiful life together. In this dress he was going to call me his bride on our wedding day and for every day thereafter. The dress was a massive thing for me”

“It was just amazing. It was calm, comfortable and enlightening. I enjoyed every moment and I never stressed about what the final product would look like and whether or not it would be ready on time.”

“It was such an easy and stress-free process. I think it was one of my favourite wedding planning items. The dress fittings were always fun, and I really felt listened to when making comments during fittings.”

What an amazing experience! I loved picking my dress, I loved the people, I just loved everything about this place. I just felt so comfortable and beautiful in every way. I highly recommend picking them for your wedding dress experience 😍