A few kind words...
Ashleigh & Khalid
NEW YORK
“Lauren was an absolute DREAM to work with! She hit it out of the park and delivered the most perfect wedding I could have ever imagined. We still have guests telling us it was hands down the best wedding they’ve ever attended. I was truly happy and stress-free throughout the entire wedding planning process and enjoyed every step of the way from when we first began chatting up until after the wedding.
The best part of it all was being completely present, happy, and in the moment on our wedding day because I knew Lauren had it all handled – we could really soak it all in. The attention to detail Lauren has is amazing; she did not miss a beat, went above and beyond, and thought of absolutely everything.I would 100% recommend the team at Bash & Lauren to every single bride! Our wedding weekend was just perfect! We are still reminiscing about it all….”
Mira & William
johannesburg
“Thank you for all that you did to make our wedding day a success. Working with you was so easy and you were so tolerant of my very strange attitude to wedding planning and my last minuteness.
You have cultivated strong relationships with amazing suppliers and clearly manage to get the best out of them. I am not a calm person but my calmness as a bride is because I had such faith in your ability to deliver that I felt like there was really nothing to stress about.
Your ‘let’s make a plan’ attitude, frankness and sense of humour were so appreciated from the moment we first interacted right until the very end. As you know, we mainly wanted our guests to have a good experience and I really think they did.”
Adrianna & Darryn
CAPE TOWN
“Kate is brilliant at what she does – she is meticulous, very organised and has amazing relationships with all of the incredible vendors that work together to make your day everything you could dream of.
She understood my vision and matched it with suppliers that shared this same vision and could best execute what we were looking for. Every single tiny detail was covered, which culminated into a spectacular day that we speak about daily. Kate has a hands-on approach and allows room for as much involvement as you want in planning your day. I did not think or stress about one thing on the wedding day – everything flowed perfectly and all suppliers knew exactly what to do – it was such a pleasure to be able to take every moment in without one moment of stress for myself, my family or my husband. I would not have enjoyed my day as much as I did had it not been for Kate and most importantly, the day would have been as magical without her special touch.”
Caitlin & Mike
LONDON
“Kate and the team at Bash are absolute miracle workers. When it came to planning our wedding in South Africa remotely from London, I knew I’d need some professional help on the ground. Kate and team made the whole experience fun, creative and stress free.
They are excellent listeners and experts in translating client ideas into elevated but practical experiences. All of our guests commented on how perfectly the day flowed from beginning to end. There is nothing they didn’t think of – from shade structures and heaters to signage and baby sitters. Every single supplier Kate recommended was a pleasure to work and took a completely personalised approach to our big day. It was clear that all of them adored working with the Bash team too.
I could not recommend Kate and her team enough. Bringing them onboard was an absolute game changer in every way. Both the big day and the whole process planning it were magical. “
Cass & Tim
DURBAN
“Where do we even begin? The Bash team were simply incredible throughout our wedding planning and our wedding day. We were overwhelmed with the thought of arranging a wedding in Cape Town from London, with so much going on personally, and adding a pandemic into the mix too! Thank goodness Bash was there to guide us through the chaos, handling everything with grace and professionalism.
Lauren really understood our vision and made it into a reality on the day. She constantly had quality and execution at front of mind, making sure the suppliers were tip-top and finding alternatives where she was unconvinced they would meet our expectations.
The wedding planning and wedding day felt so natural and effortless for us, and we were able to just cherish the day in our beautiful setting and enjoy the company of our family and friends with our delicious food and drink! Our family and friends were extremely impressed, and the Bash team fit into the wedding fun with such ease.”
Kath & John
JOHANNESBURG
“John and I would like to thank you so much for going above and beyond for our wedding! You are an incredible wedding planner and your attention to detail and calm demeanour just made our wedding day magical.
Thank you for always being available whenever we needed you. Your constant love, support and guidance made our wedding day the huge success that it was. You managed to make our reception filled with 80 guests feel like there were 200 people. Thank you for always listening to every request and for being so accommodating and patient before, after and on the actual wedding day. You really turned our dream wedding day into a reality.
Thank you for finding the suppliers who were just right for the type of wedding we wanted. Everyone you recommended was exceptional. Thank you for helping change the table seating arrangements so many times and for being so patient and gracious in the process. You kept us all so calm through out.”
Lene & Wiehahn
GERMANY
“As we live abroad and planning a wedding from here seemed challenging, BASH CELEBRATIONS came to the rescue in planning a picture perfect wedding for us.
We had a vision of what we wanted and BASH took it to another level and exceeded all our expectations. Thank you Lauren, you were the best in making all our dreams & ideas come to life. We can highly recommend this power duo from BASH. THANK YOU x”
Estilee & Harry
CAPE TOWN
“The BASH team took care of every detail of our wedding, which allowed us to enjoy it as if we were guests and without a worry in the world! There is no better way to enjoy your own wedding than to partner with these organised and professional ladies.
Their attention to detail and the trusted connections they have with the best suppliers means everything comes together perfectly. I cannot recommend team BASH enough.”
Vicky & Patrick
HOLLAND
Thank you so much for pulling together the most amazing wedding for us!! Literally we could not have had a better time. Every single person came up to us, to tell us how wonderful the evening was and how special it was. I know it hasn’t been the easiest wedding to put together but you pulled through and made it happen for us! Thank you – The whole weekend was unbelievably memorable and the pictures are going to be so so stunning!! Thank you! The evening ran so smoothly and was so well managed!! The staff were unbelievable and the food was beyond – you are the dream team!
Kyle & Evangeline
CANADA
“Despite us giving them very little time to plan and put everything together (just a few weeks!), Lauren and Kate did a stunning job with our wedding! Essentially every guest told us it was the most incredible wedding they’ve ever been to!
They were both very easily reachable and always responded to us quickly. They obviously have a lot of experience, which really showed! We would be happy to answer any questions you may have about our experience. Bash is highly recommended!”
Rebecca & Gary
JOHANNESBURG
“What a magical wedding weekend that just got better and better! We are all on such a high – not only us but most of the guests as people connected on so many levels at every event!
Everyone felt so included and it is so hard to describe the level of connection, friendship and fun that was experienced over the weekend – we couldn’t have dreamt for more! Everything was thought of and people could really just relax and enjoy themselves.”
Daniela & Brian
JOHANNESBURG
“Helpful, patient, kind and ever ready to ensure that our requests were met, Kate truly went above and beyond. Her calm and collected nature made us feel at ease.
Kate delivered a beautiful and elegant wedding ensuring coordination with all suppliers was precise and executed according to our vision. Our day ran smoothly from start to finish.”
Sarah & Richard
JOHANNESBURG
UTTER MAGIC! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the most beautiful and magical weekend…your patience and unconditional support was the core part of the most phenomenal, tasteful and beautiful dream wedding.
Paige & Willem
JOHANNESBURG
Thank you again! You were honestly the best to work with and made our dream day into a reality! We sing your praises wherever we go as we think you are a dream come to true for any prospective bride!
Kylie & Steve
JOHANNESBURG
Thank you for everything that you did for our wedding – it was truly magical! We’re still on an absolute high from such an incredible day! We had the best time ever and I feel so spoilt by all the suppliers and how you all bent over backwards to accommodate us in such a short time! Thank you again!
Jean & Richard
CAPE TOWN
“Having Kate conceptualise and plan our special day was an absolute pleasure. Her attention to detail and forethought made for a incredible celebration of our love. We couldn’t recommend anyone better!”
Bianca & Ron
CALIFORNIA
“We really appreciate everything you did for us! Hands down the best wedding we’ve ever been to! We’re still basking in it and are still receiving so many lovely messages from our friends and family. So thank you again so MUCH!”
Elloise & Richard
CAPE TOWN
“Ric and I had the MOST amazing experience with Lauren and Kate! You were wonderful from the get go! Amazing organisation, communication, planning, suggestions, everything! We simply loved you both!”
Obbie & Azuka
LONDON
“We literally had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Kate. Her dedication, creativity and general passion for what she does is truly inspiring.
We will never be able to thank her enough for all the effort that was put in despite airline strikes, visa issues and African timing trying to stop us.”
Ricole & Wayne
CAPE TOWN
“We wanted to say a big thank you for bringing the most special day together. We had the most amazing day and Lauren, you really made it so stress free!
All of the suppliers were amazing and of such high caliber. Thank you again and I know we will be in touch for future celebrations!”
Nicki & Matt
CAPE TOWN
“Our experience with Bash was nothing short of magical! Kate managed all the details completely seamlessly with an amazing energy that created the most magnificent day for us.
She managed every last element with perfection and care and left us nothing to do but enjoy our special day. We are so grateful to her and would highly recommend what I consider the best planner in the business!”
Sophie & Josh
CAPE TOWN
“Kate – thank you so much for everything. We had the most extraordinary weekend. It was all so incredible and special. I cannot imagine for it to have been more beautiful and more fun.”
Bryan & Phil
LONDON
“We had the best time! A big thank you to you and the team for helping create a wonderful memory and thank you for your patience. My only complaint was not being able to blow dry my hair! Thanks again for everything!”
TESTIMONIALS
From our COLLABORATORS
Kristi Agier
PHOTOGRAPHER
“What stands out the most with Kate and Lauren is how invested they get in the journey with the couple to make the wedding day as magical and true to the dream as possible. Many of their clients end up as friends.
I’ve often witnessed happy tears and warm hugs, I will spot them hiding behind a tree and peaking around with a proud smile or wiping a tear off their cheek during a beautiful speech.
Their attention to detail is second to none and they approach the day with such humour and infectious energy that it is always such a joy to work with them and to capture all the beauty they create.”
Carla Thompson
stationery
“Kate is one of the warmest, bubbliest, loveliest people I have ever met! Her professionalism when it comes to coordination is on an entirely different level to the majority of coordinators in SA.
She is always well organised and thinks outside, inside and all around the box. She does not skip a beat when it comes to eventing! I adore working with her and know that every event she contracts us in for will be of the highest quality and a pure delight to be part of.
She makes my job as a supplier easy due to her forward thinking and organised nature. Any bride would be lucky to have her!”
Yolande Marx
PHOTOGRAPHER
“As a wedding photographer, when I get to work with Bash Celebrations I know that the process of getting all the information I need about the timeline and the events of the day will be seamless.
Bash really stands apart from the rest with their timeous responses, prompt payments and everything admin related to make the lives easier of every other service provider involved in the wedding. Kate has a way of dealing with the family members that is so comforting and I can see how she completely eases them into what can sometimes be a stressful day emotions running high. I would recommend her and the Bash team to anyone wanting not only a stress free event, but also an experience of being taken care of on a level only someone with a distinct talent like hers could provide!”
Pippa Sharp
FLORIST
“I have worked as a florist on over 200 weddings. Kate has been the best planners I have ever worked with. She is organized, friendly, brilliantly creative and a genuinely wonderful person to have by your side while you are planning your special day.
You don’t have to think twice about it, you will only be completely grateful for having her beside you and blown away by her professionalism and the effortless manner in which your event will come together.”
Dane Erwee
FLORIST
“Collaborating with Kate over many years, we look back with fond memories. Kate’s “can-do” approach to every event, every challenge and positive energy rubs off on everyone involved. She always have a great connection with her clients, which makes for a successful end product.”
Wade's Cakes
WADE & ARDA
“We have been honored to have worked with Kate over the last 10 years on amazing wedding projects which was a great pleasure as she is always very friendly, professional, helpful and focused to make all her weddings a very special event
Ollie & Annalize
CATERERs
“We cannot recommend Bash enough! They are professional with a gentle, calm, kind and beautiful demeanours – they create magnificent events of the highest quality. They are such a privilege to work with! As a caterer in the industry, it always helps to work with kind, professional and calm coordinators. Kate and Lauren are just great!”
Vicki Clarke
CATERER
“Kate you are a phenomenal person and you can be very proud of what you achieved with this wedding! It certainly was one of the most beautiful and memorable ones for me and that has a lot do with you. Well done! I loved working with you and I have so much respect and admiration for what you do – your
are amazing.”
Heike Hayward
FLORIST
“We have been working with Kate and Lauren since 2010 and I can honestly just sing their praises! Kind and compassionate, organised and just so good at what they do! Would recommend them to anyone!”
Yolande du Toit
HAIR & Make-up artist
“I love working with the ladies at Bash! They are not just professional and unique in what they offer as wedding coordinators, but they always find the balance to connect with you on a personal level too. They always go above and beyond for their clients and service providers. Working with them is always loads of fun, whilst they get the job done, superbly!”
Dan Shout
Music & Entertainment
“Bash Celebrations are one of the best wedding coordinators in Cape Town. Not only do they organise beautiful events, with quality food & entertainment, but the communication process is extremely concise, easy and fun as well! Not only will your event run smoothly, but you’ll really enjoy the process of bringing the event to fruition as well!”
Jen Pearson
CATERER
“Working with bash is a blast! They are great fun and always get the job done, passion and an eye for detail. We have worked together for over 15 years and we still get excited when an event is confirmed. Catering and events can be stressful so you need industry partners who you trust and you know will always have your back and you can reply on. Bash think of everything and are truly professional, but best of all – they are truly fun to work with!”
Chris Willemse
1207 Johannesdal
“It is always a pleasure working with Kate and Lauren from the Bash Team. From being a service provider for many of their weddings to hosting them as coordinators at our venue, Johannesdal 1207 in Stellenbosch. Bash has what it takes and makes it all happen in a professional, friendly, organised and calm manner. They have an unfailing can do and easy-going attitude putting those around them at complete ease.”
John Joseph
CATERER
“Kate has been apart of the South African events and wedding industry for many moons, she’s part of the furniture! Her experience and skill is totally visible when you work with her on events and weddings, and the fact that she executes everything with so much joy and love makes it an absolute pleasure to work with her. We are all smiles when a enquiry from Kate comes in. I can’t imagine that Kate ever had an un-happy client….. We love you Kate!”
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