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    Round cakes will forever be classics, but 2025 belongs to the rectangle. Clean lines, modern edges, and a totally fresh silhouette… it’s the cake equivalent of a stylish reboot.

    Modern, minimal, completely chic

    Rectangular cakes just look contemporary. They photograph beautifully, suit almost any theme, and bring that polished, editorial feel couples are loving right now. Honestly? We can see this trend rolling right into 2026 (at least, we hope so).

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    A dream for cake artists

    The long, flat surface is basically a mood board waiting to happen:

    • soft brushstrokes

    • subtle metallics

    • bold geometric patterns

    • delicate florals

    More space means more creativity.

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    Practical in the best way

    Neat slices. Easy serving. Zero fuss. If you have a big guest list, the rectangle has your back. And your caterer will thank you.

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    Style it your way

    This shape works beautifully with:

    • minimalist white-on-white

    • dramatic colour contrasts

    • vintage piping (loving this comeback)

    • greenery and fresh florals

    • tall, stacked tiers for extra height

    It’s versatile without trying too hard.

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    South African content creator and entrepreneur Nadia Jaftha announced her engagement on the morning of 1 December, sharing a moment that immediately lit up social media with excitement and support.

    Jaftha is known for keeping her personal life intentionally private, so for many followers, news of her relationship — and now engagement — to Reece Meyer came as a genuine surprise. The reveal, however, was met with an outpouring of joy, with fans celebrating a milestone they hadn’t anticipated but wholeheartedly embraced.

     

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    Nadia and Reece are long-time collaborators, working together as co-founders of ACE Labs and co-owners of The Smile Bar.

    A heartfelt congratulations to Nadia and Reece as they begin this new chapter together.

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    The pocket guide for announcing your engagement on social media

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    A rare Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961, created for the wedding of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana, will soon go on auction at Bruun Rasmussen. The bottle is one of the few remaining from the royal celebration and is expected to draw major interest.

    A royal bottle with a big price tag

    The 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana is still known as the “Wedding of the Century.” Now, more than 40 years later, collectors can buy a piece of that moment. Bruun Rasmussen will offer a magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 on 11 December. It carries an estimated value of EUR 67,000–80,000, which is roughly R1.3 million to R1.55 million.

    Dom Pérignon created this special release for the royal wedding on 29 July 1981. Guests enjoyed it after the ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral and during the reception at Buckingham Palace.

    “Vintage 1961 is one of Dom Pérignon’s most celebrated vintages. The bottles for the royal wedding came from a very small run, which makes them extremely rare,” says Thomas Rosendahl, Head of the Wine Department at Bruun Rasmussen.

    Each bottle was disgorged in 1981 and finished with a commemorative label marking the occasion. This detail makes the release even more collectible.

    Rosendahl explains why the bottle is such a standout piece:
    “It’s more than a great vintage. It’s a cultural artefact linked to an unforgettable royal event. We expect strong international interest from wine collectors and fans of royal memorabilia.”

    The magnum will appear at the Bruun Rasmussen auction on 11 December.

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    What Wines & Drinks to Serve at Weddings in 2025

    Feature image: Supplied by Bruun Rasmussen