Want to get married but, like everyone else on the planet, you're short of cash? Would you love nothing better than a small, intimate, stress-free wedding, shared with a few close friends and family?

Thanks to Celebration House and iafrica.com you can win a fabulous wedding in Cape Town for 30 people to the value of R50 000!

Here's your chance to make this dream come true! The only proviso is that, in order to co-ordinate the participation of the sponsors of this competition, the wedding must take place on Tuesday 25 August 2009.

But before you start stressing about the date, the best part is that we have taken care of all the arrangements for you. All you have to do to enjoy it, is to both be there — ring in hand!

In addition to a stylish cocktail reception, along with all the service providers required to make the day a special one, we have also organised your wedding night at a leading five-star hotel, plus four nights' accommodation in the country for the lucky winning couple.

You may have the ceremony at the Jonkerhuis, or, if preferred, it may take place beforehand at a venue of your own choice.

One lucky couple will win this dream wedding on 25th August, compliments of Celebration House, iafrica.com and the sponsors listed below.

The Jonkershuis

Situated on Cape Town's oldest wine farm, Groot Constantia Estate, The Jonkershuis will provide the winning couple and their 30 guests with a cocktail reception on the Jonkershuis lawns under the oak trees, overlooking the vineyards and False Bay. (In the event of bad weather, the Jonkershuis Private dining room will be used).

Cindy Bam

Leading wedding dress designer Cindy Bam, whose bridal gowns evoke the drama and glamour of past eras — but with a modern edge — will provide a wedding dress for the winning bride from her ready-to-wear collection.

The Dress Suit

The Dress Suit, one of South Africa's leading formal wear hire groups, will provide outfits for the groom and three of his attendants, and ensure that they are perfectly dressed for this very special occasion!

Stephen Nicholson, Marriage Officer

Marriage Officer Stephen Nicholson will perform the wedding ceremony, at a venue of your choice or at The Jonkershuis. Having conducted numerous weddings for couples with a variety of religious backgrounds, Stephen is well equipped for the task and will ensure that all the legal proceedings are carried out correctly.

Herman Agenbag Photography

Full-time professional photographer Herman Agenbag will be on hand to capture the natural beauty of your wedding in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Herman always strives to provide images that are totally unique, and that reflect each couple's personalities and individuality.

Vicky Goslin Videographer

Vicky Goslin Video Productions will film and edit the events of your special day, with a great deal of attention being paid to detail in both filming and editing. Vicky's approach is unobtrusive and professional, yet artistic and romantic, capturing the entire event for your enjoyment in the years to come.

Rent-a-Candle

This company, which offers a unique concept of renting out candles, stands and accessories for functions, will provide the candles and candelabra for your wedding, creating an atmosphere filled with beauty and sophistication.

Serenade Strings

Serenade Strings/Sax Trio, led by London-born professional orchestral/concert cellist Cheryl de Havilland, will provide the background music for your dream wedding. Serenade String's versatility ranges from light classical music to lively, upbeat jazz.

Sue Berry Make-up

To ensure that the winning bride looks her radiant best on the happiest day of her life, Sue Berry will provide make-up on the day for the bride and two attendants.

Catto, Neethling, Wiid

Highly regarded Cape Town attorneys Catto, Neethling, Wiid will provide the couple with an Antenuptial Contract.

Classic Tours

To ensure that you leave your reception in style, Classic Tours will transport the winning couple in one of their luxurious limousines from The Jonkershuis to the Mount Nelson for their wedding night.

The Mount Nelson Hotel

Cape Town's most distinguished luxury hotel, The Mount Nelson, will provide the newly-weds with luxury wedding night accommodation, as well as breakfast the next morning.

Devon Valley Hotel

Hidden away in a shady, green and peaceful corner of the Stellenbosch Winelands, the Devon Valley Hotel will provide the winners with a two-night honeymoon break (on 26th and 27th August).

Erinvale Hotel

The winning couple will spend the nights of 28th and 29th August in a suite at the elegant Erinvale Hotel & Spa, a four-star boutique hotel in Somerset West. Included in the prize is one dinner for two at their Magnolia Restaurant.

Celebration House is a unique resource centre, specialising in providing information to those planning weddings, birthdays and other important functions. They do not organise the event for you, but they do supply — free of charge — all the inside information you need to do it yourself. All their service providers are professional and experienced, and are names to be trusted. They are also all members of The Wedding & Honeymoon Association of South Africa (WAHASA). All service providers involved in this competition are members of both Celebration House and WAHASA.

Visit www.celebrationhouse.co.za

Enter now!

To enter the competition fill in your details below and tell us why you should win this fabulous wedding.

Submit a happy motivation (no more than 30 words in length), stating why you should be awarded the prize.

The entries and motivations of the 10 finalists who, in the opinion of the judges, provide the best reasons for winning the prize, will appear on the website, and readers will be given the chance to vote for their favourite couples!

Terms & Conditions

The competition is open to couples who are both 18 years of age or older, and is open to couples who are engaged or are about to become engaged. Staff members of iafrica.com and Celebration House, as well as members of their families, are not eligible to enter the competition.

Due to the need to co-ordinate participation by the sponsors of this competition, the wedding must take place on Tuesday 25 August 2009.

The winning couple must consent to photographs of their wedding ceremony being used for promotional purposes by iafrica.com, Celebration House and any of the other sponsors.

The winning couple will be entitled to invite up to 30 guests to join them at their wedding celebration. If the number of guests is exceeded, the extra cost will be borne by the couple.

The obligation of iafrica.com and Celebration House extends only to introducing the winning couple to the sponsors of prizes, and neither iafrica.com nor Celebration House shall be liable for any failure by any of the sponsors to deliver the prizes advertised.

In the event of the winning couple electing not to proceed with their wedding, the prizes may, at the discretion of the judges, be awarded to another couple.

Ten finalists chosen from the entries received will have their motivations displayed on iafrica.com's website and readers will have the opportunity to vote for the couple whom they think should win the prize.

The winning couple will be chosen by the judges appointed by iafrica.com and Celebration House, having regard to the entries submitted and the votes of iafrica.com.readers.

The name of the winning couple will be published on the iafrica.com website.