With our knowledge and experience in the art of floristry we serve our clients and customers with brilliant advice, creative concepts and fresh new ideas. ur services include the supply of floral arrangements for weddings, corporate and private events, local offices, guest houses, hotels and wine farms. In addition to these offerings our unique range of furniture and props elegantly completes the picture for bespoke events and installations. Through our official website we aim to share our unbounded passion for floral art as we continuously aspire to capture the essence and fleeting beauty of flowers.
Who we are
OKASIE was founded by Chris Willemse and Dané Erwee in the spring of 1999. Today OKASIE is well regarded for a trendsetting influence in South Africa’s creative circles. The OKASIE brand comprises of a wide range of expertise and offerings.
These include floral retail (also available online), decor and flowers for weddings and corporate events, furniture hire, creative installations and product design. As a team we offer our clients an immeasurable level of design, experience and talent.
Our primary goal is to interpret our client’s unique needs and to exceed their wildest floral expectations.
Renowed for
Following more than a decade in the retail industry we have honed our repertoire to include a host of unique offerings. These include our signature bouquets, posies and arrangements; a selection of the finest vases, containers and gifting options; a premium selection of exotic plants and orchids.
OKASIE’s inventive floral installations, bespoke weddings, cutting-edge corporate events and custom-made furniture have graced the pages of numerous local and international publications and continue to be our pride and joy.
What we grow on our farm
Our Johannesdal farm near Stellenbosch is also the home of a large variety of Hydrangea, Foliage, heritage and David Austin roses which flowers from October to May. What makes our exclusive variety of roses so special is the textures, shapes, sizes and astonishing fragrances. These roses have been hand selected for the various hues of soft milky white, whipped butter and cream, coffee, blush, coral, cantaloupe, plum and velvety reds.
We welcome seasonal changes and the crop it brings with a carefully selected variety of non-commercial greenery, flowers and grasses. Arms full of dog wood and plum blossom branches are picked in early spring – to be incorporated in our multiple designs.
Early morning picking brings an element of the unexpected - we love creating sensory experiences with rooms filled with an abundance of heavenly fragranced roses.
Who we are
Chris and Dané would like to introduce you to their team. Each member of the OKASIE crew is considered a specialist in their own right and an unmissable part of the magic behind our brand.
Chris Willemse
Head of Finances and Business Administration
The Founding Directors
Chris’s considerable knowledge of the flower industry and his horticultural background combined with his even temper and soft-spoken nature make him the ideal business head. Chris oversees the running of their farm and guest house, Johannesdal. Together with Karin, he handles OKASIE’s account clients and business administration.
Dané Erwee
Head of Production and Creative Genius
The Founding Directors
His knowledge of design and firm grip on installation have made Dané the mastermind behind so many fantasy weddings and spectacular events. Dané is a gardener at heart: a wanderer, finding inspiration worldwide. His creative vision is the driving force behind the OKASIE furniture range, sourcing of materials and beautiful bespoke concepts.
Tracy Robertson
Senior Florist
The OKASIE Events Team
With boundless energy and boundless experience, Tracy is as intriguing as dark blue violets in spring. We’ve yet to encounter an event that can derail her! We are forever grateful and inspired by her irrepressible creativity.
Carla Blom
Floral Designer
The OKASIE Events Team
With confidence and flair, Carla manages important contract arrangements – always with a calm, unaffected smile - so often just what we need on busy days!
Mari Blom
Senior Florist
The OKASIE Events Team
With her incredible organizational skills, Mari is the one who always knows what has been seen to and what still needs to be done. She always delivers with dynamic energy and creativity.
Pieter Honeyborne
Shop Manager and Florist
The OKASIE Shop Team
This florist is versatility itself. Pieter’s broad experience in floristry, horticulture and all sorts, as well as his enthusiasm and approachability makes it a pleasure to buy flowers from him in the shop. To say nothing about his striking blue eyes…
Kobus Scheepers
Wedding and Events
The OKASIE Events and Weddings Team
After 8 years as manager of the OKASIE shop, Kobus’s immense talent and experience is now being channelled into OKASIE’s events and weddings. His practical know-how and creative flair combined with his charisma and light-hearted nature will put any client immediately at ease that they are in good hands.
Georgia Theron
Horticulturist
The OKASIE Events and Weddings Team
Georgia is our inhouse Horticulturist, passionate and energetic about seasonal blooms and foliage that reflect nature’s rhythm. She grows with purpose and artistry, creating botanical experiences that celebrate the natural beauty of nature.
Rossouw Botha
Furniture Rentals
The OKASIE Shop Team
Rossouw’s calm, client-focused approach to logistics ensures every event hire is delivered with care. Dedicated to coordinating our bespoke furniture with care, his eye for detail and commitment to exceeding expectations make him an invaluable part of our team.
Camolete Jonkerman
Floral Designer
The OKASIE Shop Team
When her talent for classic floral combinations became apparent in the events workroom, Cami was soon scooped up by our flagship Dorp Street store, where she now crafts exquisite hand posies and shows her adaptability time and again.
Emily Mungere
Floral Designer
The OKASIE Shop Team
Emily intuitively finds expression in flowers. Her ambition and skill makes her more than just your ordinary florist.
Karin Blom
Admin & Accounts
The OKASIE Shop Team
A fundamental cog in the OKASIE works, Karin is thorough and careful. She keeps a steady hand on administrative matters behind the scenes. Her light-hearted humour and motherly nature is endearing to all.
In memory of
CARMEN ABRAHAMS
02.05.16
Our Flower Angel Rest in peace
You are missed