Newsletter JULY 2012 - EDITION 1 Introduction: Lynnwood Bridge opened its doors to the public in May of 2011 and has most definitely been the talk of Pretoria and surround over the past year. Conveniently situated on Lynnwood Road, close to the N1 highway, the centre offers an experience like none other in Pretoria. An extraordinary mixture between exclusive stores, entertainment and dining, Lynnwood Bridge Retail promises to bring customers back time and again. You will upon arrival immediately understand why, and firsthand experience something unique from any other centre in Pretoria. Lynnwood Bridge plays host to a number of tenants and this month we feature Jenna Clifford, Louie Daniel Diamond Corporation and Bridal Wardrobe as a special focus on the Bridal season for 2012. Jenna & her family at Lynnwood Bridge Jenna Clifford Some of South Africa’s top bridal experts share their top wedding tips, ideas and what the hottest trends are for the 2012 wedding season. A family business established in 1992, Jenna Clifford is a unique South African jewellery brand, synonymous with bespoke design and superior craftsmanship. “Editor of Wedding Inspirations magazine, Nicole Allen lists the top trends on her radar which includes the return of more demure, elegant wedding dresses with sleeves, lace and intricate detailing, as seen on Kate Middleton. “Look out also for textured embellishments like feathers, flowers and bows and interesting necklines, such as Charlene Wittstock’s off-the-shoulder design” adds Nicole. Initially working exclusively from a design studio in Morningside, Sandton, the company’s first clients became enchanted with the brand and with Jenna Clifford herself. Before designing, Clifford would ensure that each customer was completely at home and comfortable before spending time with them to create the perfect piece - every design paying tribute to an individual’s tastes and in most cases, spirituality. Biji from Biji Couture says: “The current biggest trend in weddings is personalisation. Couples are choosing to make their weddings a true representation of their personalities. This starts from venue choice and follows through to everything from stationery to the choice of the menu. Brides still dream about their ideal dresses and couture offers the bride the opportunity to have a completely customised gown that fits not only her figure, but also her personality perfectly.” Stefan Norval of Afresh Events says that “economising on décor use and still making a big impact is the way to go in 2012. Colours this season are mostly pastels, especially yellow, pink and orange. Base colours are also showing a shift towards grey, navy blue and other strong colours rather than traditional whites and cream.” All the experts agree that while vintage weddings may not be new, they are likely to remain hugely popular in 2012 as they represent old-fashioned values and romance. In terms of dresses this means that lace is the fabric of choice, and colours lean towards ivories and creams. Fascinators have taken over from tiaras as the headpiece of choice, and as a result the birdcage veil has also seen a revival.” (Source: www.theforum.co.za) Lynnwood Bridge wants to wish all those couples tying the knot this season all the very best for the planning and the big day! www.lynnwoodbridge.co.za As the client list grew, so did the company, and in 2002 the first Jenna Clifford retail boutique was opened. Today, each of the Jenna Clifford boutiques emulates the same personalised concept and signature style as the original Morningside Design Studio. Jenna Clifford is a creator of locally produced bespoke and ethical jewellery pieces, their diamonds and gemstones all come from ethical sources and are guaranteed conflict-free. Jenna Clifford creations are handmade and represent the spirit and unique essence of each individual. We spoke to Jenna Clifford to find out what she believes to be the most popular engagement and wedding ring trends for 2012. “Wedding ring designs at Jenna Clifford this season incorporate vintage flair by way of antique engraving, using contemporary metals – such as white gold and an array of diamonds. Hand carved floral wedding band designs are regaining popularity with brides who appreciate the motifs and styles of wedding rings from long past eras. However, many of these new twists on vintage wedding rings are incorporating colorful arrays of smaller gemstones to really give the modern wedding ring that added custom appeal. Gemstones such as pink sapphire (a stratagem) are revered for their energy which speaks to the heart chakra and I always like to include gemstones which have a unique energy property into my designs.” Jenna states that utilizing a combination of precious gemstones, from vibrant pink tourmaline to blue sapphires, jewellery designers are producing wedding rings that really embrace the appeal of much sought after art deco style costume rings. “While these wedding rings are absolutely gorgeous to behold, some are concerned that their fashion appeal is limited and could not be appropriate a choice for a wedding ring that can be worn for years to come. One must consider that a wedding ring is for life and as such, the design and components of the ring should be a very considered decision.” The Jenna Clifford flagship jewellery boutique opened in Lynnwood Bridge Retail in March 2012. “The concept for the new store was inspired by elements of authentic living”, says Jenna Clifford, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer for the brand. “We wanted our clients to be able to visit us for coffee in a tranquil environment that is not your average retail space. A five metre coffee bar and outdoor lounge make this space somewhat different and we’d like to think that our clients enjoy lingering longer with us!” Make sure to visit the new Jenna Clifford store in Lynnwood Bridge, the store truly matched the grandeur of the dazzling jewellery it hosts. Tel: 012 368 1490 Bridal Wardrobe Bridal Wardrobe caters for the modern bride who wants to be at the forefront of the latest designer trends. They offer a wide range of beautiful designer bridal dresses, bridesmaid dresses and bridal accessories of exceptional quality. Bridal Wardrobe is the largest stockist of Enzoani collections in Africa. Their bridal collections, Enzoani, Blue by Enzoani and Beautiful by Enzoani, all provide a couture look and feel, which is combined with a focus on perfect and comfortable fit. With the opening of their new flagship store in Lynnwood Bridge Retail, they are also expanding their expertise into the special occasion as well as matric farewell market with Love and Love 16 Enzoani collections. “Love by Enzoani is our special occasion collection that offers beautiful detail, combined with high quality fabrics to create uniquely textured designs,” says Wendy from Bridal Wardrobe. “Our new Love 16 collection is a very exclusive and trendy range specifically focused on a younger market. These dresses are so unique in design that it is absolutely perfect for that very special matric farewell dress.” At Bridal Wardrobe you will experience professional advice to assist you with selecting the perfect creation from their wide range of exceptional collections. We could not help but ask Wendy what her top tip is when choosing the perfect wedding dress? “The perfect wedding dress is a combination of factors of which the most important are high quality fabrics, superior fit and a style that compliments your figure type as well as choosing a colour that suits your skin tone.” Her personal favourite style when it comes to evening wear? “My personal favourite is a mermaid style evening dress made from high quality fabrics that offer beautiful detail and also a feature like a detailed belt or bow to give it that something different and special.” E-mail: [email protected] www.lynnwoodbridge.co.za Louis & Daniel Paulus at Lynnwood Bridge Louie Daniele The story of Louie Daniele is quite unique. In 1998, diamond cutting company, Diamond-Corp was founded by Daniel Paulus. In 2003 it expanded into specialized jewellery manufacturing and wholesale distribution. Soon after, two brothers Louis and Daniel united and Diamond Corporation, South Africa was birthed. Largely, because of their passion for people, diamonds and jewelry, LOUIE DANIELE brothers decided to open their first public retail outlet in 2012 - LOUIE DANIELE Diamond Store @ Lynnwood Bridge. It is a dream of two brothers, Louis and Daniel, which brings about this prominent jewellery brand. Louis, zealous about diamonds and Daniel, amorous about design is what initiated LOUIE DANIELE into existence. Upon meeting these two brothers you will experience their overwhelming passion for their craft. We asked: Why Lynnwood Bridge? “Although not entirely retail orientated in its operations, Diamond Corporation, South Africa have been at the forefront of trendsetting designs and ground breaking technology. With internationally acclaimed design custodian, Bheki Ngema, the company simply had to reach beyond its boundaries to share its Manifest, Passion and Dazzling diamonds with a select audience. This led to the first ever Louie Daniele Diamond Store at Lynnwood Bridge. There is simply no better address to showcase some of our continent’s rarest gems and jewels.” LOUIE DANIELE, Designer Jeweller - Diamond Specialist. Since 1998 Louiedaniele.com Tel: 086 133 3347 Atterbury Theatre Schedule AUGUST ON BROADWAY (1 - 3 Aug) Aangebied deur H/S Garsfontein VerSKRIKKELik SNAAKS (5 Aug) BEAUTY & THE BEAST (8 - 11 Aug) Aangebied deur H/S Oos-Moot DAVID’S CONFESSION ABOUT TIME (13 Aug) Met Mel Botes & Ghapi CANDIDE (18, 19, 21 Aug) Aangebied deur Reakopana Opera-fees. FONDSINSAMELINGSKONSERT (22 Aug) Met Mathys Roets FONDSINSAMELINGSKONSERT (23 Aug) Met Nataniël MENS WEES (24 - 25 Aug) Met Anna Davel, Andra Cilliers & Divan Slabbert A COVENANT OF PEACE (28 - 29 Aug) Aangebied deur Kingdom School of Arts PSG-FUNKSIE (30 Aug) Met Jak De Priester www.lynnwoodbridge.co.za Atterbury Theatre Schedule SEPTEMBER SPRING BLOSSOMS (14 Sep) Orchestra, soloists, ballet & Spanish dance LATIN LOOK DANCE STUDIO (1 Sep) SEVEN LOUD PEOPLE Met Nataniel (17 - 22 Sep) VUUR SEISOENE / SEASONS OF FIRE (2 Sep) NATANIEL SE LENTEKOMBUIS (3 Sep) ZAMAR (23 Sep) CHARL DU PLESSIS (5 Sep) LYNDA POWERS (25 Sep) Dance Studio Production KAREN ZOID (6 Sep) KLEUTERSKOOLKONSERT (26 - 27 Sep) NADINE (7 Sep) VIVERE (28 Sep) Met Vita Wilkens & Dewald Grobler LA LOUVE HAIR ACADEMY (8 Sep) KEVIN LEO (9 Sep) CZECH EMBASSY (13 Sep) Cultural Day MIA VERDOORN (29 Sep) Carry me Home HELENA HETTEMA (30 Sep) Visit www.computicket.co.za to make a booking or call 083 915 8000 or 012 471 1700 or visit any Computicket office. 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