Trou SA - Issue 6 - December 2019

TROU SA

ISSUE 06 | DECEMBER 2019

S T Y L E D S H O O T

55 Tulbagh Events and Wedding Venue, With Hannes Roodt Photography

2 0 2 0 B I G N E W S

Trou SA have partnered up and we look forward to introducing our new team in January 2020

T H A N K Y O U

a Huge Thank you to every single one of our vendors, we truly appreciate your support.

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Interview with Capsicum Culinary

Studio Graduate, Sera von Gericke, About Her Love of Food!

ATTIC | JANUARY 2016

By JoziStyle

Not all students from Capsicum Culinary Studio graduate and find themselves working a full-time job in a hotel or kitchen soon afterwards. While that is the case for the majority of them, some leave and set up their own companies having learned a lot about, and encouraged to embrace, entrepreneurship as part of their studies.One such alumni from the country’s largest culinary school is Sera von Gericke who owns and runs ’55 Tulbagh’ a successful Kempton Park-based events and wedding venue.interrogative word.

Von Gericke’s love of food only began in her 30s when it fell to her to entertain and cook for foreign guests visiting the family business, Global Railway Engineering.I loved it when someone asked me for a recipe or could not get over how good a dish was and begged me to tell them how I did it.Sera von Gericke | 55 Tulbagh

It became her passion and mission to create and inspire, so in 2016 she decided to open a small cooking school and, at the same time, take a night course at the Capsicum Boksburg campus.“My decision to go to Capsicum was so that I could ensure that what I was teaching my students was correct. Initially I only wanted to do a certificate course, but Chef Nico Lombard (now the campus principal) said I had too much experience and I need to aim higher, so I enrolled for a Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts and once I qualified, my life changed dramatically.”

Von Gericke admits that although she loved the course, she found it tough going at times.

It was the most exciting time of my life that I never want over again! People have a misconception of what it is to be a chef; it’s not as glamorous as it looks

it’s extremely hard work and you will not make it if you are not dedicated and mentally and physically strong. You also have to love working with people. “Night school cooking was great, I loved learning all the new techniques, but hated the cleaning up. One of my lecturers, Chef Werner was amazing, but I had to earn his respect first. Once I showed him how serious I was, he guided me all the way, he was a true mentor and I still speak to him today and follow his career.

O U R C O V E R

TROU SA 6TH STYLED SHOOT

A Glance of when some of SA's top wedding vendors comes together to create a beautiful styled shoot. A picture speaks a thousand words

55 Tulbagh Events and Wedding Venue - Styled Shoot

Sera from 55 Tulbagh Events and Wedding venue said it the best: I sincerely hope that we all benefit from the exposure of the photo shoot today..it's not just about the venue.. I truly believe in my heart that God will open doors for our businesses through this shoot today, so that we have a "record breaking" 2020. We were an awesome team today and what a privilege to work with so many talented individuals! Thank you for spending the money and making the time .. can not wait for the results. Thank you to a amazing team of vendors .....Woooow.....Woooow......Woooow

Vendor & Model Collaboration List: Photography: Hannes Roodt Venue: 55 Tulbagh Events and Wedding venue Makeup: Pure Sublime - Make Up Artist Hair: Cisca.P Hair Flowers: Beyond Flowers by Angie Cake: 55 Tulbagh Events and Wedding venue Jewelry: Sterling Jewellers Dresses: Silver Swallow Design Models: Gabriella Ferreira ; Mechaela Kandylall & Jana Robertson Styling & Decor: Beginning and Beyond Event co-ordination: Sarah Frederik Von Gericke - 55 Tulbagh Events and Wedding venue

Hannes Roodt

PHOTOGRAPHY

What you see in my designs is a life dedicated to creation. It is reflected in my craft, in my home and in my every breathing moment. It's years of hardearned experience, all the places that my travels have taken me, the lessons life has taught me and how I have been changed by it. I have an absolute abundant love for textile, something so deep and intimate that it becomes an obsession. -Jana ( Silver Swallow Design) www.silverswallow.co.za / jana@silverswallow.co.za

S I L V E R S W A L L O WD E S I G N

PURE SUBLIME - MAKE UP ARTIST

“Be your own kind ofbeautiful”

Cathy is a Gauteng based freelance Makeup artist and owner of Pure Sublime, who is active in the industry working with wedding planners, photographers, designers, corporate brands, media houses, brides, models as well as clients in need of makeup for other special occasions.

Because of her passion for makeup and love of interacting with people, her philosophy is “Be your own kind of beautiful”and strives to provide every woman confidence through her craft. Cathy puts her clients at ease by being friendly, compassionate, accommodating and reliable, she always strives to go above and beyond her client expectations

B E Y O N D F L O W E R S B Y A N G I E

Growing up as a florists daughter I never imagined my life turning out the way it did.

A F T E R S T U D Y I N G H O S P I T A L I T Y I E N D E D U P I N A F A M I L Y O W N E D F L O R I S T A S T H E A C C O U N T A N T . N E V E R R E A L I Z I N G T H A T I H A D T H E F L A I R A N D P A S S I O N A S A F L O R A L D E S I G N E R .

After leaving the family business to manage another retail flower store I was pushed in the deep end and a talent which I never knew I had was developed. I have been in the retail Floral industry for a couple of years when I landed a Head of Floral Design position at a top Catering and Events company.

After a few years I decided to take my passion to the next level when Beginning and Beyond was born in 2015, Decor and floral design for the wedding and event industry.

In 2016 I was awarded a Top Vendor wedding Award and have been in love with what I do regardless of the time and effort some events and weddings takes.

I recently opened a sister company, Beyond Flowers by Angie, a retail floral boutique spesializing in Exclusive floral designs and excuisite flowers. As a mother of 3... And over 13 years experience in the industry I look forward to what the future holds for me and the floral industry. My Advice? Do what you love most and you don't have to work a day in your life!

Quick 8 Tips for Stress-Free Wedding Planning

• Set a realistic budget and stick to it. Add 5% contingency.

• Create a Timeline - as your photographer and venue for best timelines for the day.

• Remember That It's Your Wedding. Never agree to anything of you are not happy. Your mother had her day, and your bridesmaids will have theirs. This is yours !!

• Forget Tradition, create your own fairy-tale. If you do not feel like wearing something blue, of you don't want a fail, don't wear it. Nothing bad will happen to you.

• Keep It Small and search for wedding venue specials / promotions. As your vendors if they have promo's running.

• Don't Reinvent the Wheel. Listen to advice from vendors.

• Look Out for Number One. All the small things add up.

• Accept THE RIGHT Help. Make sure you have a good support system around you and an even better wedding party. Your girls are extremely important and not just there to look pretty.😉

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