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Hanrie Lues Bridal 0727005173 --- [email protected] --- STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE Specializing in Bespoke

With over 11 years experience in the industry of bespoke wedding and evening wear designing, Hanrie Lues will expertly and professionally design & craft your dream dress. Intricate attention to detail, exceptional fit and highest quality construction are only some of the trademarks that customers have come to identify in this designer over the years.

Just had to share some images from Laura Jean of our sensational modern-fairytale bride Nadine Maartens-Mackenzie 🤩🙌✨ Th...
04/09/2026

Just had to share some images from Laura Jean of our sensational modern-fairytale bride Nadine Maartens-Mackenzie 🤩🙌✨ The smile on this bride just warms the heart and the way her new hubby looks at her 🥹❤️ We are SUCH hopeless romantics here at HLB, it’s a good thing we are in the industry we are in because we are OBSESSED with weddings and OBSESSED with YOUR love story. So if you would like to write your very own bespoke bridal story with us, please pop us an email on [email protected].

Comment down below what your modern day fairytale princess gown would look like 😍👇

🍑🧡🤩A MOMENT for the DRESS that wrote her own story! 🥂✨🙌Over 2 decades in the bridal design industry, but this plot twist...
02/09/2026

🍑🧡🤩A MOMENT for the DRESS that wrote her own story! 🥂✨🙌
Over 2 decades in the bridal design industry, but this plot twist was a first for us! Hundreds of hours invested into meticulously hand-crafting this bespoke gown, over a period of 5 months. Fittings, adjustments, love & care poured out, to create a fully beaded couture piece of art. Only for her to find herself without a bride, just 3 weeks before the wedding!

But art like this, could not be left discarded in a dark garment bag….. she simply had to see the light of day! So we decided to give her a celebration worthy of her beauty 🥂✨

She didn’t get the original ending she was supposed to, but sometimes fate steps in and writes the story. And we think this debut, was even more spectacular than we could have imagined.

What do you think? Is she worthy of having her very own ✨real life ✨ aisle moment?!

Drop a comment down below 👇

Concept, planning, co-ordination & dress Hanrie Lues | Bridal Couture
Flowers, decor & table scape LOVE LAUGH
Venue Kerriston Manor House
Videography
Photography Paige Behn Photography
Make-up Bridal Makeup Artist | Aesthetic Therapist | Angelene Wolfaardt
Cake Whisked Cakery | Bespoke cakes and bakes
Hair Bianca | KZN Hairstylist Caryn Anne Timms
Stationery Wedding and Event Stationery / Signage and Laser cutting.
Champagne tower Metanoia Mobile Bar
Suit Belle & Bravado
Embroidered sign Earth & Sugar Bridal
Models Demi Spriggs🦋

Bespoke for Nadine ✨🤩🥂🙌 This sensational princess gown was especially designed to tick all the boxes our bride asked for...
01/09/2026

Bespoke for Nadine ✨🤩🥂🙌 This sensational princess gown was especially designed to tick all the boxes our bride asked for: Whimsical, romantic, modern fairytale vibes. The entire lace corset is made up of hand-sewn beaded lace & 3D flowers. A delicate soft n**e lining added a depth to the dress, creating a lovely layered look. It features removable sleeves for an extra wow factor!

31/08/2026

22 years as a designer, this was a first. A beaded masterpiece bespoke gown, abandoned 3 weeks before the wedding.
But we couldn’t leave this level of artistry, hanging in a dark garment bag…. We had to give her the celebration she deserved!

So we threw her a lavish “wedding” together with some of KZN’s best wedding service providers 🥂🧡🍑 La vie en Pêche came to live perfectly!

She didn’t get the original ending that was planned, but we think this one was way more fabulous 🥂✨

Let us know in the comments, if you think she deserves to walk down the aisle for REAL next?

Concept, planning, co-ordination & dress Hanrie Lues | Bridal Couture
Flowers, decor & table scape LOVE LAUGH
Venue Kerriston Manor House
Videography
Photography Paige Behn Photography
Make-up Bridal Makeup Artist | Aesthetic Therapist | Angelene Wolfaardt
Cake Whisked Cakery | Bespoke cakes and bakes
Hair Bianca | KZN Hairstylist Caryn Anne Timms
Stationery Wedding and Event Stationery / Signage and Laser cutting.
Champagne tower Metanoia Mobile Bar
Suit Belle & Bravado
Embroidered sign Earth & Sugar Bridal
Models Demi Spriggs🦋

✨🥂Happy Birthday to our founder and lady behind the brand Hanrie Lues ✨🥂
25/08/2026

✨🥂Happy Birthday to our founder and lady behind the brand Hanrie Lues ✨🥂

POV: You pour 5 months of laboured love into a bespoke bridal masterpiece, only for her to be left abandoned 3 weeks bef...
25/08/2026

POV: You pour 5 months of laboured love into a bespoke bridal masterpiece, only for her to be left abandoned 3 weeks before the wedding. 💔
After over two decades in this industry, this plot twist was a first. But we couldn’t let art with this much soul, hang forgotten in a garment bag…. So instead of locking her away, we decided to give this masterpiece the lavish celebration she was always meant to have!
Introducing: La Vie en Peche. ✨
We designed this luxurious manor styled shoot around the gown itself. Dripping in modern sophistication, we contrasted the delicate romance of fresh peaches and pearls, with striking raw stone elements. Our team of dedicated service providers understood the assignment and delivered exceptional work. The result? Pure main character energy.
This sensational fully beaded gown, didn’t get her original ending, but we think her new beginning is far more spectacular! Take a close look at these bespoke details—could you imagine leaving her behind?
Let me know what you think of her debut in the comments! 👇🤍

Concept, planning, co-ordination & dress Hanrie Lues | Bridal Couture
Flowers, decor & table scape LOVE LAUGH
Venue Kerriston Manor House
Videography SOUTH AFRICAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, KZN & CPT
Photography Paige Behn Photography
Make-up Bridal Makeup Artist | Aesthetic Therapist | Angelene Wolfaardt
Cake Whisked Cakery | Bespoke cakes and bakes
Hair Bianca | KZN Hairstylist Caryn Anne Timms
Stationery Wedding and Event Stationery / Signage and Laser cutting.
Champagne tower Metanoia Mobile Bar
Suit Belle & Bravado
Embroidered sign Earth & Sugar Bridal
Models Demi Spriggs🦋

Yesterday we FINALLY shot our long awaited styled shoot, after weather delays and many months of planning. I must be hon...
21/08/2026

Yesterday we FINALLY shot our long awaited styled shoot, after weather delays and many months of planning. I must be honest, I am so proud of what we were able to accomplish! What an incredible team of creatives, that just effortlessly came together, seamlessly worked in sync all day and created something truly magical! From the moment I pitched my vision to each of them, they brought the energy and passion I was hoping for.

For now, here are a few SNEAK PEEKS behind the scenes, while we await the official images. We just couldn’t wait to share a bit of the magic with you all!

Concept, planning, co-ordination & dress Hanrie Lues | Bridal Couture
Flowers, decor & table scape LOVE LAUGH
Venue Kerriston Manor House
Videography SOUTH AFRICAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, KZN & CPT
Photography Paige Behn Photography
Make-up Bridal Makeup Artist | Aesthetic Therapist | Angelene Wolfaardt
Cake Whisked Cakery | Bespoke cakes and bakes
Hair Bianca | KZN Hairstylist Caryn Anne Timms
Stationery Wedding and Event Stationery / Signage and Laser cutting.
Champagne tower Metanoia Mobile Bar
Suit Belle & Bravado
Embroidered sign Earth & Sugar Bridal
Models Demi Spriggs🦋 Ian Devenish

We realize that for most brides, having a wedding dress custom made, is not something you do every day…. And that comes ...
12/08/2026

We realize that for most brides, having a wedding dress custom made, is not something you do every day…. And that comes with so much uncertainty! Let’s start a discussion about this, because here at Hanrie Lues Bridal we truly value your feedback as a bride 🥂🙌

So below are a few things that could be scary for a bride , considering a bespoke gown. Which one are you most concerned about?

Carla found her dream gown in our once-off studio collection. But once when we started customizing it, she mentioned the...
11/08/2026

Carla found her dream gown in our once-off studio collection. But once when we started customizing it, she mentioned their love for bird-watching! And so the ‘Pennant winged nightjar’ -inspired gown was born 😍🙌

If you have a specific idea in mind for your bridal gown, remember that we specialize in making each gown fit the individual bride 👌

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