Kim Gray Stylist Fashion Decor Lifestyle Cape Town South Africa

So 2010 has gone full steam ahead and I bet you feel like you could do with another break? Well, have I got a treat for you. What better place to escape than Franschhoek, and what more beautiful and romantic a place to spend the night, than Le Quartier Francais.

”Le Quartier Français (the French Quarter) is a small, privately owned auberge situated in the French Huguenot valley of Franschhoek, in the Cape Winelands. “We like to keep things simple, but exceptional and we pride ourselves on our reputation for warm, world class service – and the little touches that make the difference”. Emphasis is on ultimate luxury and romantic charm, combined with the priceless gift of privacy, tucked away in the centre of the village.” Le Quartier Francais

Now, you and a parnter stand the chance to win:
One night’s stay, for two, at the award-winning Le Quartier Français in Franschhoek.

The prize includes bed, breakfast and a chilled bottle of Môreson bubbly (waiting for you in your gorgeous room). Lunch, the following day for two, at the acclaimed vineyard restaurant Bread & Wine on Môreson (including wine with lunch) and a case (of six) of the Môreson Solitaire Méthode Cap Classique to take home. Woah, how romantic! Take me?

For more information check out the Le Quartier Francais Blog.

Redemption of the prize is subject to availability so the prize winner needs to liaise with Le Quartier Français to confirm dates. Winner must be able to get to Franschhoek.

To Win:

1.) Blog this competition and leave the link here

or

2.) Tweet this competition and leave the link here

or

3.) Become a fan of Le Quartier Francais and Kim Gray for regular updates and leave your name here. (I’m going to go and check )

* Winner Drawn Friday 19th March

Good luck, the winner will be popping bubbly to celebrate! Lucky you!

Wow, how beautifully bright and quirky is this wedding in the middle of nowhere. See more at 100 Layer Cake.

Well my oh my oh my, sorry ladies, the lucky winner of the Le Crueset Stainless Steel Roaster is JohnH. Congrats John. I will be in touch regarding your prize.

Happy cooking!

The winner was selected via Random.org

1.)DO GET A GREAT DRESS MAKER: Why spend thousands of rands on a dress you wear once? Of course you want your dream dress and you want to feel like the centre of the earth, just for this one day, but at what cost? Of course if you can afford to, then that’s a different story. I couldn’t find this Designer Wedding Dress by Kleinfeld in S.A let alone afford to ship it in. So Suzy Reynolds (0833986323) did a sterling  job inspired by the pics I gave her.

2.) DON’T MAKE ANY PROMISES: Don’t promise your flower girl a double scoop of ice cream if she keeps her wreath on down the isle. She will ask for her vanilla dream all the way down the isle, and while your signing the registry, and through the speeches….

3.)DO: Tell the bad asses the wedding starts 30 Minutes before it does… 

4) GET THE BEST DJ YOU CAN AFFORD: To keep the dance floor going all night, keep your bar and your dance floor next to each other – and use Kevin from Mercury.

5.) DON’T STRESS: Your dress will stretch as the night goes on, and by the end of the evening you’ll be pulling it up ever 5 minutes. Tip: Sew thin straps in the inside of your dress that you can whip out at the end of the evening, if you’re going strapless. 

6.) DON’T: Order 34 Degrees on your wedding day, your bar tap WILL be high.

7.) DON’T: Don’t spend too long taking photo’s. Your guest will get bored and drunk.

10:) DO: However do order lots of champagne so you don’t run out during the eve! Your guests will love you for that!And you’ll love having stock long after the wedding’s over to remind you of your special day every time you Cheers!

9.) BEST TIP: Do take time out just the two of you on your big day and just stand back for 5 minutes and watch it all unfold in front of you, as before you know it, it will be over.

You must browse the lovely Snippet & Ink if you haven’t done so. All images above from them. They hold gorgeous inspiration.