Intentional beauty
Design must do more than photograph well. It should feel personal, create atmosphere and make sense as a whole.
Durban · South Africa
The studio
Beauty is only
the beginning.
Elizabeth May Events is a Durban-based planning and design studio creating deeply personal weddings and events throughout South Africa.
Discover our approachWhy Elizabeth May
Extraordinary should never feel chaotic.
Behind every effortless celebration is a hundred moving parts, carefully considered and quietly controlled.
We created Elizabeth May for clients who value exceptional design but also want clarity, confidence and the freedom to remain present throughout the experience.
The people behind the work
Two perspectives.
One exacting standard.
Led by Candice and Keenan, Elizabeth May brings creative instinct and operational discipline into one close-knit studio.
That combination shapes the way we work: warm in our relationships, direct in our communication and uncompromising about the details that matter.
CandiceKeenan
Creative vision, precisely delivered.
What guides us
Our standard is felt in every detail.
Structure you can trust
Clear plans, aligned suppliers and disciplined coordination protect both the vision and your peace of mind.
Calm in the room
We lead with quiet confidence, solving what needs to be solved without allowing the complexity to reach you.
A deliberately limited calendar
Present from first conversation to final moment.
We take on a limited number of events each year so our clients receive the attention, access and hands-on involvement that exceptional work demands.
- Based
- Durban, KZN
- Available
- Throughout South Africa
- Known for
- Planning, design and calm execution
Thank you so much for the exceptional service throughout our special day. The venue looked stunning and all our guests were in awe.
Danielle & Sarshin Pillay
Begin the conversation
Tell us what matters to you.
Share your date, location and vision. We’ll arrange a private consultation and explore whether we’re the right team for your celebration.
Enquire with Elizabeth May