WE INTRODUCE //
ABOUT US
APR BESPOKE
WEDDING EMPORIUM
SOUTH AFRICA
& LIFESTYLE ATELIER
APR Bespoke WEDDING EMPORIUM & Lifestyle Atelier is an event & a wedding planning company that offer a unique turnkey solution to its discerning client base: from intimate weddings to large corporate events. The result is the realization of our client’s unique vision brought to life by our distinctive flair and personal attention. We truly strive for excellence as our clients experience a new level of attention to detail supported by a clear vision.
BACKGROUND
APR Bespoke WEDDING EMPORIUM & Lifestyle Atelier (The Original WEDDING EMPORIUM) was established in 2006 by Anton P. Rautenbach as a full service events coordination company responsible for the planning, decor, flowers and all creative & design aspects of weddings and corporate events. Today this Bespoke Planning & Design Studio are very well established and is a recognized, sought after brand in the wedding & event industry both in South Africa, neighboring countries and worldwide
ABOUT US
The founder, creator & owner of APR Bespoke WEDDING EMPORIUM & Lifestyle Atelier is Anton P. Rautenbach. It is the artistic talent of Anton that has played such an essential part in the success of APR Bespoke WEDDING EMPORIUM & Lifestyle Atelier. Together with established relationships with other industry specialists, we produce a dynamic that cannot be duplicated. It is our experience, combined skills and unmistakable attention to detail that makes our functions fall into place so beautifully and successfully.
VISION AND VALUES //
A PASSION FOR IDEAS
APR Bespoke WEDDING EMPORIUM & Lifestyle Atelier has an enviable eye for colour, coordination and style - combining years of experience with a passion to pursue new ideas that push boundaries. We keep up to date with the latest local and international trends in order to set an international standard of event design that is cutting edge.
CREATIVE INNOVATION
We have a refreshingly innovative approach to event & wedding planning - applying our creativity extensively and imaginatively across every aspect of the event, meticulously taking care of all aspects.
IT’S ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS
We take care of all the planning and creative work on our clients’ behalf, allowing them time to focus on what they need to do to make the event successful. Although each commission is unique in its requirements, the core services offered include inter alia:
SERVICES
We take care of all the planning and creative work on our clients’ behalf, allowing them time to focus on what they need to do to make the event successful. Although each commission is unique in its requirements, the core services offered include inter alia:
Floral Design, Décor Design, Interior Space Planning, Monogram, Invitation & Stationery Design
Table Settings, Event Co-ordination & Wedding Planning, Function Direction, Location Scouting, Personalized Gifts, Lighting & Music, Live Entertainment, Cake Design
Couture Wedding Dresses & Bespoke Tailored Suits, Photography & Videography, Hair & Make Up, Accessory Design, Luxury Lifestyle Product Design
CLIENTS
Although APR Bespoke WEDDING EMPORIUM & Lifestyle Atelier is used by celebrities and large corporates with generous budgets, we also cater for the more modest needs. All our functions have that ‘special something’ we bring to the event.
CELEBRITY WEDDINGS INCLUDE
First South African Pop Idol & singing sensation
Heinz Winckler’s Wedding,
Mandela Family Wedding,
South African Springbok & Blue Bulls Rugby Player
Pierre Spies’ Wedding,
Miss South Africa finalist & Television Presenter of Strictly Come Dancing Sandy Ngema Wedding,
South African Singer, Actor, Television & Radio Presenter
Kurt Darren’s Wedding
South African R&B singer
Loyiso Bala's Wedding
Model & Actress best known for her role as Egoli's Jane Edwards - Corine Du Toit's Wedding
Son of Graca Machel wife of Nelson Mandela
Malenga Machel Wedding
South African Springbok & Blue Bulls Rugby star
Akona Ndungane Wedding
CORPORATE EVENTS INCLUDE:
C & R Brand Solutions – Women’s Day Luncheons
Sasol & Compass Group – Minister’s of Energy Dinner
C & R Brand Solutions – MTN Result Exclusive Gala Dinner
Ashanti Anglo Gold – Exclusive Celebration Dinner for Kofi Annan
Yswara VIP Tea lounge - Mercedes Fashion Week
PGC - Gala Dinner Sun City
LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
APR BESPOKE WEDDING EMPORIUM & LIFESTYLE ATELIER
Lonehill | Fourways | Sandton | Johannesburg | South Africa
P. +27 62 664 1698 E. wedding-emporium@outlook.com
YOU DREAM IT. WE CREATE IT. YOU EXPERIENCE IT
... AND YOU ARE OUR INSPIRATION
REDEFINING THE ART OF LUXURY WEDDING PLANNING, EVENT COORDINATION & LIFESTYLE DESIGN EXPERIENCES
WE INTRODUCE
ANTON P. RAUTENBACH
FOUNDER | CREATOR | DESIGNER | BESPOKE EVENT & WEDDING PLANNER & COORDINATOR
Anton P. Rautenbach started on his creative journey in high school where he took art as one of his main subjects. His deep love and appreciation for Art & Design and his absolute dedication to become the best artist he could be – earned him the Best Art Student Award in his final year of high school as well as a place at the AAA School of Advertising & Design in Johannesburg, South Africa.
It is here studying at the AAA School of Advertising & Design where he began his career as a Graphic Designer & Art Director. Anton’s creative ability and his good sense of design very quickly made him one of the top students in his year. Appointed Creative Director in his second year working on a live campaign for the National Park Board, won him and his team their first O2 Advertising Award.
He quickly achieved success in the industry and became a Creative Director, working on major South African brands for a prominent agency, at a very young age. In 2003 he started his own advertising agency - Freshly Squeezed Advertising & Designs, which quickly made waves on the local and international design scene. Internationally Anton was involved in creating the brand identity & a launch function for a clothing store in Perth – Australia and also created the entire brand identity for an A-list celebrity beauty salon in Los Angeles.
Anton had another Dream. His dream was to use his creative ability and meticulous planning skills to help bridal couples create their wedding dreams into a reality. Presented with an opportunity to design, create and plan his first wedding in 2005, Anton decided to take on this refreshing new challenge. He started and completed designing the brand identity for his exciting new business venture The WEDDING EMPORIUM by the end of 2005 ready for the launch in 2006.
Today APR BESPOKE WEDDING EMPORIUM & Lifestyle Atelier is South Africa’s Foremost Bespoke Luxury Wedding Planning, Event Coordination & Lifestyle Design Studio. Celebrating a decade, creating exceptional world class experiences. Anton has a unique eye for color & style with a passion to always pursue new ideas that push boundaries. His particular approach to wedding, function & lifestyle design, planning & coordination, has changed the way weddings are done in South Africa and has set a standard of the highest quality that is innovative & cutting edge. Anton is always encouraging his clients to think beyond the norm, and help them to develop their own individual dreams to a point where they inspire others.
After a decade of media interviews and his work being featured in top magazines as well as high end television shows, Anton’s creative innovation, his beautiful, bespoke, highly skilled handcrafted designs impeccably created and finished with the finest superior quality, he's one of kind ideas and his meticulous attention to detail when planning a wedding, function or event - quickly set him apart as one of South Africa’s creative visionaries in the industry.
WE CREATE MEMORIES //
BESPOKE WEDDING PLANNING
& LIFESTYLE DESIGN
ABOVE // IN THESE PICTURES //
ANTON P. RAUTENBACH SHARING MOMENTS, EXPERIENCES & MEMORIES WITH SOME OF HIS AMAZING CLIENTS
"APR BESPOKE
WEDDING EMPORIUM
& LIFESTYLE ATELIER
OFFERS A NEW WAY
WEDDINGS & EVENTS ARE DONE"
WE CREATE EXPERIENCES //
BESPOKE CORPORATE & SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATION & DESIGN
ABOVE // IN THESE PICTURES //
WE SHARE SOME EVENT EXPERIENCES WITH YOU