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Olivelli owner Karen de Villiers sure keeps updated with global trends by attending expos in Europe & America and of course staying in touch with major designers.  “I would love to share some of the latest trends with future brides and with all visitors to our website” says Karen. Lavender [...]

When should I buy my dress? If you are ordering a dress that you have fitted, you should ideally place your order about 7 months before your wedding day.  Why? Our dresses are imported and made to order.  So, allow between 4 – 5 months from date of order for [...]

Somehow, the month of December makes women focus even more on their bodies! What will I wear on the special days?  Is my body beach ready?  Is my bikini super fashionable?  Is one-piece swimwear better for me?  How do I look fabulous and sexy and super attractive over the December [...]

Often the most beautiful part of a wedding ceremony is the moment when the bride’s veil is gently lifted to reveal her dreamy and unforgettable expression of love and excitement! All eyes then focus on the couple to watch the groom’s emotional response… The veil is steeped in tradition, symbolising [...]

Choosing your bridal gown is exciting but can also be quite daunting! That’s why Olivelli recommends that an experienced bridal consultant should be at your side. When choosing your wedding dress, you want to find the silhouette and style best suited to your body shape while being fashionable and classy! [...]

Your wedding dress shows the essence of YOU  so you want it to be totally awesome! You’ve scanned Pinterest, looked at websites, scoured the bridal mags, chatted to friends, made a digital storyboard of what you like, day dreamed about the big day and now…it’s time to find your wedding [...]