Forevermore Momentos – a new division of Forevermore Moments
Forevermore Momentos was born out of love—for design, for weddings, and for protecting brides from low-quality, last-minute disappointments. Founded by award-winning designers Chené and Illze, we craft thoughtful, whimsical wedding extras—from custom invitations and keepsakes to thank-you gifts and signage. Every item is designed with care, created with heart, and delivered on time—so your big day feels as magical as it should.
A new addition
At Forevermore Momentos, our story began not just with a love for weddings—but with a mission to protect brides from heartbreak and disappointment. Time and time again, we saw beautiful brides-to-be scammed by low-quality wedding products or left empty-handed when their orders never arrived in time for their big day. We knew something had to change.
From Design Roots to Wedding Dreams
Forevermore Momentos is the creative lovechild of Chené and Illze, two passionate designers with a deep-rooted history of working magic together. Our journey started at the University of Pretoria, where we both completed honours degrees in Information Design. It was there that we discovered our shared drive for visual storytelling and high-impact design.
Shortly after graduation, we founded Red Crayon Design—a creative studio that flourished with big-name contracts, design awards, and a reputation for delivering exceptional work. While our personalities couldn’t be more different—Illze, the intellectual perfectionist with a sharp eye for detail, and Chené, the warm, bubbly people-person who brings joy into every room—we found that our differences made us stronger. Together, we created magic.
A New Chapter in Heidelberg
As life moved forward, so did we. We both got married, started families, and experienced the joys (and chaos) of motherhood. Illze eventually moved to the charming town of Heidelberg, Gauteng, where she founded Forevermore Moments, an intimate riverfront wedding venue known for its rustic-modern charm and fairytale magic.
As Forevermore Moments grew, so did the demand from couples for thoughtful, high-quality wedding extras—custom invitations, personalized favours, wedding newspapers, guest gifts, signage, and more. And so, Forevermore Momentos was born.
Designed with Heart, Delivered with Care
Forevermore Momentos was created from the same values that built our design careers: quality, creativity, and care. Our mission is simple:
✅ To craft whimsical, meaningful wedding pieces that reflect each couple’s unique love story
✅ To offer trusted, professional service that ensures your items arrive on time and just as imagined
✅ To give couples peace of mind—because your wedding should be magical, not stressful
Every product in our store is designed, curated, and packaged with love. From laser-cut invitations and keepsake newspapers to thank-you treats like fudge, soaps, and custom bath goodies—nothing is mass-produced, and everything is made to matter.
A Vision Reunited
Forevermore Momentos also marks a long-awaited reunion for Chené and Illze—a return to what we love most: working together. We’re combining our decades of design experience, our deep understanding of the wedding industry, and our creative energies to serve bridal couples across South Africa and beyond.
So whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a dreamy forest celebration, Forevermore Momentos is here to bring that extra touch of magic—the kind that lasts forever.
Ready to add thoughtful details to your wedding day?
Explore our full range of personalized wedding extras at Forevermore Momentos and let’s make something beautiful together.
