Ideas for celebrations in Cape Town
Setups, styling ideas and practical planning guides from the Alora Events team, for proposals, baby showers, lobola days, graduations, sip and paint parties and everything in between.

How to host a sip and paint party at home in Cape Town
Everything you need to host a relaxed, beautiful sip and paint afternoon at home, from how much space you need to what makes the setup look good in photos.
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Sip and paint party ideas for birthdays, bridal showers and girls' days
Themes, painting ideas and styling tips to make a sip and paint feel made for the occasion, whether it's a 30th, a bridal shower or a Friday team social.
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Lobola decor ideas: styling a day that honours both families
How to style a lobola day with care: where to seat the families, how to use colour and fabric, and the details that make the celebration feel special.
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Hosting a lobola day in Cape Town: a practical checklist for the family
A calm, practical checklist for the host family, from the weeks before to the morning of the day, so the focus can stay on the families and the occasion.
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Graduation party decor ideas for Cape Town graduates
Ideas to make a graduation celebration feel as big as the achievement: garlands, backdrops, personal touches and tables for home or restaurant celebrations.
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Planning a graduation celebration in Cape Town: timing, venue and setup
A step-by-step plan for the family: when to book, how to work around the ceremony, where to celebrate and how to make sure everything is ready when the graduate walks in.
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