Aleit Wedding Coordination

DESCRIPTION:

Our specialty is making arrangements for overseas Bridal Couples, Brides not based in the Cape Town region and also for the career-oriented Bridal Couple not having the time to invest in planning their ideal wedding. An extensive database with a comprehensive list of the finest service providers ensures that your dream day is turned into a tangible reality. It is essential to ensure proper correlation between the individual preferences and style of the Bride and Groom on the one hand and the style and personalities of service providers on the other.

Our Beliefs for your Wedding

Your day should project your unique individuality. The overall theme of your wedding should be an extension of the personalities of the Bride and Groom. An experience that captures your true essence will be carried through from the invitation design to your departure at the end of the reception. The expectations of your guests have to be exceeded by far.

It is of utmost importance to follow the trends set around the world - it is even more stimulating to be a trend setter!

The Starting Point

A consultation and/or correspondence between us will allow us to assess your individual needs and preferences. This does not bind you to our services. Recommendations will then be made followed by a proposal and a suggested budget, indicating an estimation of what the total wedding expense could amount to, will be presented. On acceptance, we will work closely to plan and co-ordinate your special day.

Our continuous liaison with the venue guarantees peace of mind to the bridal couple. Mock-ups of the floral décor will be provided. Sample tastings of the menu and accompanying wines can be arranged. On your big day, we will personally be present to oversee the detailed arrangements of your wedding, and ensure perfection, harmony and an overall enjoyable experience for you, your family and guests.

We are passionate about what we do and will ensure that your wedding speaks of style and elegance - a stress free experience handled on a personal basis. Our vision is one of originality and attention to the finest detail.

A summary of services offered

Assistance and advice with the selection of the venue for the ceremony and the reception.
Assistance in selecting accommodation for the Bridal Couple and/or their guests.
Liaison between the Bridal Couple and professional service providers.
Assistance with the selection of the following service providers:
• Stationery consultants and designers,
• The minister,
• Florists and décor consultants,
• Entertainment and music,
• Renowned chef(s) and caterers,
• Photographers / Video coverage,
• Make-up artists and hair stylists,
• Aroma therapists,
• Transport,
• Bar-service specialists
Obtain quotations from high profile, professional, yet reasonably priced service providers.
Menu compilation and selection of suitable wines, specifying brands, cultivars and vintages.
Compiling an action list to ensure that deadlines specified by both parties are adhered to.
Preparing a comprehensive timing schedule/programme for the day of the wedding.
Meeting with and providing guidance to the master of ceremonies prior to the wedding.
Organizing and perfecting any pre-wedding function(s).
Post-wedding feedback meeting to wrap up the event.

About Aleit

As founder of The Aleit Group, I took a circuitous career route before The Aleit Group came into being. I started in the hospitality industry in 1991 and worked in various up-market hotels in and around South Africa, before heading a five-star restaurant in the wine district of Stellenbosch. During this period I was involved in over two hundred weddings and corporate events, and many more since 2002, when I started Aleit Wedding and Function Coordination. I hold a business degree and am a member of the Public Relations Institute of South Africa, which enhances the overall professionalism and global vision that I believe in. My years of experience in the wine industry complement my overall ability to adjust to the versatile and ever changing industry ...

In October 2006, we moved to larger premises and became The Aleit Group, consisting of the following companies:

• Aleit Wedding Coordination, run by two very experienced, senior coordinators / managers and support staff.
• Aleit Event Projects, which serves the corporate world and their needs for well-run, smart events.
• Aleit Shop, a virtual shop, entirely Internet-based, which specialises in wedding gifts.
• Aleit Music and Entertainment, which provides live music, classical and other, and DJ services, to events.
• Coming soon … Aleit Styling and Bridal Attire.

April 2007 was Aleit Event Project’s turn to be in the spotlight, and was featured on Pasella’s (SABC2) new prime time slot.

Channel CNBCA (a personal finance programme) asked me to appear on a show so, in August 2007, I appeared on an interview called “A live Interview with The Aleit Group”. This was aired on 11, 13 and 14 October 2007.

In September 2007, we launched our first European outlet – Aleit Munich, manned by Doreen Winking, a German national, who’s own wedding was coordinated by The Aleit Group, in 2005 in South Africa. Doreen was delighted with the experience and started wondering about the business potential of a wedding coordinating service in Munich specializing in the creation of similar weddings. With her charm, competence and business acumen, we found the perfect business partner abroad.

My wife and I were also aired in our private capacity on the KYKNET programme - “Tuine en Tossels” - where I got the chance to show off my wife, garden and home.

In December 2007, it was the launch of my first book: “100 Words about Weddings” at Clouds Estate, a best-seller.

Summarising 2007: We are now the most published wedding and events coordinating company in South Africa, and we would like to thank all of the Media for their continuing support, we really appreciate it.

We all look forward to making a fabulous contribution to your special day or event - a unique, one-of-a-kind expression of your wishes and personality.

We are looking forward to being a part of your special day!

Our Beliefs for your Wedding

The Starting Point

A summary of services offered

About Aleit

Publications