#23 - Thabo from the Aleit Group - Johannesburg Wedding Planning

Pink Book Wedding Podcast

We recently travelled up to Johannesburg to meet and greet all the big names in the wedding industry in Gauteng. This episode features Thabo Matlhako from The Aleit Group - he is the top dog in Johannesburg for their corporate events and sat down with us to talk about the differences between Cape Town and Johannesburg Weddings and Events. Topics discussed • The history of The Aleit Group • How Thabo landed a job at Aleit • Why he thinks Cape Town suppliers are much more professional • The average budget for Gauteng weddings • Are Gauteng suppliers more expensive or more affordable than Western Cape suppliers? • Why do so many Gauteng couples come to Cape Town to get married? • Where is the hub for interracial and same-sex marriage - Gauteng or Cape Town? • What are the attractions in Gauteng for couples wanting to get married? • City Chic Weddings • The most elaborate event Thabo has been involved in Important links: • Aleit Group People Mentioned: • Aleit Swanepoel Next Week's Episode: Marlé and Tracy are off on another adventure in Cape Town - this time, they set up shop at the One & Only Hotel for a high tea hosting 4 lucky Pink Book brides. This episode will be the first of a 3 part series of Real Talk with Real Brides. Topics for discussion at this fancy event where the excitement of being engaged, how to pick your wedding date, finding and selecting your dream wedding venue, and the very important task of booking your wedding photographer. Guests in upcoming episodes of the Pink Book Wedding Podcast: • Tracy and Marlé at the One & Only Hotel with 4 guests of honour. If you have any questions on today's podcast or you want to ask Thabo Matlhako a specific question, please leave them in the comments section of our Facebook page and we’ll be glad to help and find some answers, even discussing them in upcoming podcasts.