Desiree is a lawyer by profession but she has since left the court room and opted to be an events planner. Desiree comes from a family that loves to cook. Though she hates traditional food she loves to cook .She is also a mother of one who believes that brides not only have to have a memorable wedding but think about life after the wedding.

How did homestead start

When I came back from South Africa, I knew that I wanted to do events and I was looking for a venue. I had realised that there were no venues in town that could accommodate a lot of people instead of people travelling long distances so as to get a good venue. I prayed about this and one day when I was passing by homestead, God told me that homestead was the place to be converted into a conference centre.
How did you manage to renovate homestead
Finances were a challenge but I have soldiered on and God has been providing. Homestead hosted its 1st wedding of the 5th of December 2015 and three more after that one.
How was the response?
Brides trusted my ideas and although some did not really believe in my ideas they told me to do what I had in mind and I am happy I made their wedding days a success. The same brides are the ones blowing the trumpets.

Tell more about homestead?

The hall sits from 200-3000 people. We are in the process of finishing the Garden it should be ready in April. Services and products that are offered are catering, décor and venue.
Any upcoming events we can expect from homestead in 2016
Valentine on the 13th of February , and a pamper party for ladies only on the 5th of March . The main focus will be on looking good , being healthy and having fun .

What sets you apart from your competitors ?

My passion of events planning has led me to open a bridal club where I teach brides about the up’s and downs of weddings and how to plan for it as well as some saving tips for example , joining our bridal saving club , which involves contributing $20 towards groceries and $20 for meat per month for their wedding, that buying in bulk , I also, teach brides that what they think they should have is not what they should have. There is no point on spending 15k and go all out but rather budget 2-3k and use the rest of the cash and buy a house or invest in their lives as a couple .

Any other tips for brides?

Have a church where a photo book place to take pictures when you can get relaxed and the photographer can take natural shots. The background doesn’t matter as long as you can get an hour and for the photographer to take photos. Have a list of the most important photos and they should be realistic. As for the wedding dress it’s better to buy local so that you can cut on the courier costs. You can hire out your dress outfit after the day for income.
What were the highlights of the wedding expo?
At the wedding expo about 250 people came they were excited but that takes a lot of cranking up for people to come. The next wedding expo will be bigger and better and with more holiday packages. Homestead should be a household that will be outdoors where people can have a lot of fun.

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