Serving the Vowmakers & the Dream-Makers
Whether you’re tying the knot or helping someone else say ‘I do, let’s make sure you’re covered legally.
Cape Town based but available for both in-person and virtual consultations.
Antenuptial Contracts, Wills
and assistance with reviewing any wedding contracts entered into with wedding vendors
Vendors Agreements which includes Florist, Photographers, Event Planners, Make-Up Artists, Hair Dressers and DJ’s
An Antenuptial Contract that reflects your future together
A Will to reflect your new spouse, potential children, and any other important changes
A Service Level Agreement between you and your wedding clients, clearly outlining expectations, responsibilities, and protections to ensure a smooth, professional, and legally sound partnership.
Getting married is one of life’s most beautiful adventures but it also comes with important legal steps that deserve just as much care as the cake tasting and dress fittings.
Getting married involves key legal decisions that deserve careful attention, especially the Antenuptial Contract and Will. These documents are more than just formalities they protect your individual and shared interests, clarify how assets will be managed, and provide peace of mind for the future
Whether you’re a florist, photographer, makeup artist, hairdresser or DJ, lets help you draft a airtight service level agreements that ensure both parties are secure and legally protected.
I am a Cape Town-based admitted attorney with a soft spot for romance and a sharp eye for detail. Specializing in wedding-related legal services. I help safeguard the interests of brides, grooms, and wedding professionals alike.
Marriage is a celebration of love, but it’s also a legal partnership. I’m here to help you start that journey on solid legal ground, so you can focus on what matters most: the joy of the occasion.
To be valid, the Antenuptial Contract must be signed before the wedding, in the presence of a Notary who is the only professional legally authorized to execute it.
After signing the Antenuptial Contract, it must be registered at the Deeds Office within three months.
If you are unable to sign the contract in person before a Notary, we will provided you with a Power of Attorney, allowing a trusted individual to sign the Antenuptial Contract on your behalf.
South Africa has three marriage regimes consisting of the following:
The general understanding here is that the man and woman become bound co-owners in undivided and indivisible half shares of all assets and liabilities at the moment of marriage, as well as of all assets and liabilities that come to them during the marriage. At the moment of marriage, the separate estates merge by operation of law. Upon dissolution of the marriage, the liabilities are settled from the joint estate.
In other words, before the marriage there are two separate estates, each with its own assets and liabilities. After marriage, this becomes one estate, which is called the joint estate and the parties are joint owners of the assets in the estate and also jointly liable for the debts (both existing at the time of marriage and future debts).
The disadvantage here is the joint liability for debts of the joint estate. If no antenuptial contract is entered into, a marriage will automatically be in community of property.
This is the form of matrimonial property system where, by way of a notarial antenuptial contract, community of property and community of profit and loss are excluded. The accrual system is explicitly excluded, and legal equality is achieved in that each party has full control over his/her assets (i.e., separate estates, and no need for prior consent from the other spouse).
This is mostly used in cases where both parties already have significant estates or income, or in the case of second marriages.
The disadvantage here is that the husband and wife will have no claims against each other, regardless of whether there was growth in one or both estates. There are separate estates, and each party manages his or her own estate. However, this does not mean that the husband or wife will not or cannot have a maintenance claim at the termination of the marriage.
There is also a notarial antenuptial contract, and during the existence of the marriage, it is out of community of property and out of community of profit and loss (as described above). Each party retains their own estate, but at the dissolution of the marriage, the spouses share equally in the accrual (growth) that both estates experienced during the marriage.
Assets obtained by the parties before the marriage can be excluded from the accrual (if no assets or starting values are mentioned as being excluded in the antenuptial contract, it is assumed that the starting value of each estate is zero).
The parties still have separate estates, but at the dissolution of the marriage, the net value of each estate is determined separately, and the estate with the greater accrual must transfer half the difference in growth to the estate with the smaller accrual.
What do we need from you:
Our easy 7-step Antenuptial Contract Process:
Photographers
Makeup Artists / Hair Dressers
Florist / Event Planners / DJ’s
As a photographer, your work captures moments that last a lifetime but without a signed agreement, you’re left unprotected. Late payments, last-minute cancellations, and disputes over image rights or delivery timelines can quickly turn a dream job into a headache.
That’s where a solid vendor agreement comes in. A well-drafted contract clearly outlines your services, payment terms, cancellation policies, and usage rights. It sets expectations from the start and ensures both you and your client know exactly what’s expected reducing the risk of misunderstandings and protecting your time, talent, and business.
Whether you need help creating a contract tailored to your photography services or want to make sure your current agreement is airtight, we’re here to support you so you can focus on doing what you love behind the lens.
As a makeup artist or hair stylist, your time, talent, and creativity are at the heart of what you do. But without a signed agreement, you could find yourself facing no-shows, late payments, last-minute changes, or clients with unrealistic expectations.
That’s why having a clear, professional contract is so important. It sets healthy boundaries, outlines exactly what services you’re providing, confirms rates and timelines, and protects the work you pour your heart into. It also helps your clients know exactly what to expect so everyone’s on the same page from the start.
Whether you’re looking to draft a custom agreement that fits your unique services or want to make sure your current contract covers all the right bases, we’re here to help. Let’s get your paperwork in place so you can focus on what you do best which is making people look and feel amazing.
As a florist, event planner, or DJ, you’re the heartbeat of every celebration turning dreams into reality and making sure everything runs like clockwork. But without a signed service agreement, things can get messy: miscommunications, last-minute changes, unpaid invoices, or being blamed for issues beyond your control.
That’s where a solid, well-crafted contract comes in. It’s more than just paperwork, it’s your peace of mind, your professionalism, and the key to a smooth, stress-free event. A clear, detailed agreement sets the right expectations, locks in timelines, and ensures your services are valued and respected.
Whether you need help drafting a custom contract that fits your unique needs, reviewing your current agreement for peace of mind, or going over contracts from suppliers we’re here to help. Let’s make sure you’re protected, so you can keep doing what you do best which is creating unforgettable moments.
Hi, I’m Chante, an admitted attorney based in Durbanville situated in beautiful Cape Town, with over five years of experience in litigation and commercial contracts. I’ve combined my legal expertise with my love for all things romantic to focus on a unique niche: wedding-related legal services.
I work with brides, grooms, and wedding professionals to help them navigate the legal side of weddings with confidence and ease. From drafting airtight service agreements to assisting with antenuptial contracts, I make sure everyone is protected, informed, and set up for a smooth celebration.
With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of the industry, my goal is to reduce risk, build trust, and give peace of mind so your special day (or the part you play in it) is legally secure.
Let’s make love official the right way.
Whether you’re a wedding vendor looking for solid legal agreement or a bride or groom wanting peace of mind on your big day, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Let’s talk about how we can help make your wedding journey smooth, secure, and stress-free because every great celebration starts with a little conversation.
