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    Strangers become friends, home becomes everywhere and the entire planet becomes your playground. Depart today and discover an exhilarating world of adventure.

    Duesouth Escapes caters for modern, hi-tech travellers who demand an experience suited to their adventurous journey. At Duesouth Escapes, they understand that the quest for adventure and wanderlust is a thirst waiting to be quenched. They believe an adventurous spirit can never be tamed. 
    Climb on, run alongside, fly with and explore everything on earth. Duesouth Escapes has the high quality luggage and accessories suited to your specific journey.

    Prize Details:
    Win one of two luggage sets for Duesouth Escapes for your honeymoon to the value of R7 500 each.
    How to enter:
    Simply fill in your details on the form below to enter.
    Competition Ts & Cs:
    – The winners will be announced at 12pm Wednesday, October 30 2019 on this page
    – Winners will be contacted via details entered on the form
    – Prizes are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for money
    – Winners must be over the age of 18

    General Terms and conditions FOR ALL WEDDING ALBUM COMPETITIONS 

    1. All terms and conditions set out herein apply to all competitions, games, promotions and prizes unless other requirements, terms and conditions are specifically provided in relation to a competition, game, promotion or prize. 
    2. All competitions in Issue Winter 2019 start on 1 August 2019 and close on 30 October 2019. 
    3. Eligible participants or entrants must be permanent residents of South Africa and must be 18 years or older at the time of participating, unless otherwise stated. 
    4. The outcome of a competition, game or promotion is subject to the decision of the judge or organiser of the competition, whose decision is final and no correspondence or negotiation will be entered into after the fact. 
    5. Entries containing illicit activities, foul language or actions and/or representations of a racist, sexual, violent or criminal nature shall be disqualified. 
    6. The period for each competition, game or promotion is clearly stated in the relevant rules on the competition, game or promotion page, and no entries will be accepted after the specified date. 
    7. By participating in the competition, game or promotion, you release Wedding Album and its publisher from all responsibility of any losses, harm, damage, rights, claims and actions of any kind connected with the competition, game or promotion that results from participation in any competition, game or promotion or acceptance, possession, use or receipt of any prize, including, without limitation, personal injuries, death and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. 
    8. Wedding Album and its publisher reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to cancel or suspend any competition, game or promotion. 
    9. Prize winners will be notified via email or telephone and information could be published online or in the magazine. 
    10. Only one participant or entrant per household is entitled to win one prize in any competition. 
    11. If the prize is not claimed within 30 days of the winner being announced and/or contacted, the winner automatically forfeits the prize and Wedding Album and its publisher reserve the right to redistribute or dispose of the prize at its discretion. 
    12. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other prize. 
    13. Wedding Album and its publisher are not responsible for lost, delayed, misdirected, unintelligible or incomplete electronic mail, telephone, electronic hardware or software program, network, internet and computer malfunctions, failures and difficulties, errors in transmission or any condition caused by events beyond our control that may cause the competition, game or promotion to be disrupted or corrupted. 
    14. No staff member of Highbury Media and/or any of their affiliated companies or agencies, members of their immediate family, or staff members of the sponsor of the competition or any of their affiliated companies or agencies, and members of their immediate family, may enter any of the competitions in Wedding Album. 
    15. Participants or entrants taking part in any competition, game or promotion authorise Wedding Album and its publisher to publish and/or distribute any or all details of the participant or entrant, take photographs of the participant or entrant or use the details or photographs of the participant or entrant in any advertising or promotional material without any liability or remuneration to the participant or entrant. 
    16. Any violation or attempt to violate these terms and conditions will result in the immediate disqualification of the participant or entrant.



    For more on Duesouth Escapes, visit duesouthescapes.co.za

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    Stand the chance to win wine for your bachelorette party. Chateau Del Rei – the upbeat sparkling wine in a can – is giving away two hampers to the value of R1 500 each!

    Create an instant celebration with the fabulous flair of new Chateau Del Rei, the naturally sweet sparkling wine in a stylish can for any occasion. Fruity and vibrant, Chateau Del Rei is the perfect companion for relaxed picnics, outdoor movie nights, open-air concerts or whenever you are in the mood for just a glass or two of sparkling wine. With its low alcohol content of 7%, this trendy sparkler lets you enjoy the fun for longer.

    Prize Details:
    Win one of two Chateau Del Rei hampers to the value of R1 500.
    How to enter:
    Simply fill in your details on the form below.
    Competition Ts & Cs:
    – The winners will be announced at 12pm Wednesday, October 30 2019 on this page
    – Winners will be contacted via details entered on the form
    – Prizes are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for money
    – Winners must be over the age of 18
    – The competition ends on 30 October 2019.

    General Terms and conditions FOR ALL WEDDING ALBUM COMPETITIONS 

    1. All terms and conditions set out herein apply to all competitions, games, promotions and prizes unless other requirements, terms and conditions are specifically provided in relation to a competition, game, promotion or prize. 
    2. All competitions in Issue Winter 2019 start on 1 August 2019 and close on 30 October 2019. 
    3. Eligible participants or entrants must be permanent residents of South Africa and must be 18 years or older at the time of participating, unless otherwise stated. 
    4. The outcome of a competition, game or promotion is subject to the decision of the judge or organiser of the competition, whose decision is final and no correspondence or negotiation will be entered into after the fact. 
    5. Entries containing illicit activities, foul language or actions and/or representations of a racist, sexual, violent or criminal nature shall be disqualified. 
    6. The period for each competition, game or promotion is clearly stated in the relevant rules on the competition, game or promotion page, and no entries will be accepted after the specified date. 
    7. By participating in the competition, game or promotion, you release Wedding Album and its publisher from all responsibility of any losses, harm, damage, rights, claims and actions of any kind connected with the competition, game or promotion that results from participation in any competition, game or promotion or acceptance, possession, use or receipt of any prize, including, without limitation, personal injuries, death and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. 
    8. Wedding Album and its publisher reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to cancel or suspend any competition, game or promotion. 
    9. Prize winners will be notified via email or telephone and information could be published online or in the magazine. 
    10. Only one participant or entrant per household is entitled to win one prize in any competition. 
    11. If the prize is not claimed within 30 days of the winner being announced and/or contacted, the winner automatically forfeits the prize and Wedding Album and its publisher reserve the right to redistribute or dispose of the prize at its discretion. 
    12. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other prize. 
    13. Wedding Album and its publisher are not responsible for lost, delayed, misdirected, unintelligible or incomplete electronic mail, telephone, electronic hardware or software program, network, internet and computer malfunctions, failures and difficulties, errors in transmission or any condition caused by events beyond our control that may cause the competition, game or promotion to be disrupted or corrupted. 
    14. No staff member of Highbury Media and/or any of their affiliated companies or agencies, members of their immediate family, or staff members of the sponsor of the competition or any of their affiliated companies or agencies, and members of their immediate family, may enter any of the competitions in Wedding Album. 
    15. Participants or entrants taking part in any competition, game or promotion authorise Wedding Album and its publisher to publish and/or distribute any or all details of the participant or entrant, take photographs of the participant or entrant or use the details or photographs of the participant or entrant in any advertising or promotional material without any liability or remuneration to the participant or entrant. 
    16. Any violation or attempt to violate these terms and conditions will result in the immediate disqualification of the participant or entrant.

    For more information on this exciting brand, contact [email protected]
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    Caribbeantan is no ordinary sunless tanning brand. Their innovative professional self-tan products are designed to eliminate all the fuss associated with at-home tanning creams, as well as the costs of getting the perfect tan… Because everyone deserves to look and feel their best, come rain or shine!

    The days of harsh, chemical-heavy products and harmful sun beds are gone! Treating your skin with care is beautiful, and that means tanning safely, and loving your body from head to toe. All of  Caribbeantan products are designed with your skin care health and happiness in mind: good for you, good for our planet, and cruelty-free. Plus, they are easy to find, at Dis-Chem, Clicks, Takealot, Zando.

    Prize Details:
    Win one of ten Caribbean Tan hampers to the value of R1 000 each.
    How to enter:
    Simply fill in your details on the form below to enter.
    Competition Ts & Cs:
    – The winners will be announced at 12pm Wednesday, October 30 2019 on this page
    – Winners will be contacted via details entered on the form
    – Prizes are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for money

    General Terms and conditions FOR ALL WEDDING ALBUM COMPETITIONS 

    1. All terms and conditions set out herein apply to all competitions, games, promotions and prizes unless other requirements, terms and conditions are specifically provided in relation to a competition, game, promotion or prize. 
    2. All competitions in Issue Winter 2019 start on 1 August 2019 and close on 30 October 2019. 
    3. Eligible participants or entrants must be permanent residents of South Africa and must be 18 years or older at the time of participating, unless otherwise stated. 
    4. The outcome of a competition, game or promotion is subject to the decision of the judge or organiser of the competition, whose decision is final and no correspondence or negotiation will be entered into after the fact. 
    5. Entries containing illicit activities, foul language or actions and/or representations of a racist, sexual, violent or criminal nature shall be disqualified. 
    6. The period for each competition, game or promotion is clearly stated in the relevant rules on the competition, game or promotion page, and no entries will be accepted after the specified date. 
    7. By participating in the competition, game or promotion, you release Wedding Album and its publisher from all responsibility of any losses, harm, damage, rights, claims and actions of any kind connected with the competition, game or promotion that results from participation in any competition, game or promotion or acceptance, possession, use or receipt of any prize, including, without limitation, personal injuries, death and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. 
    8. Wedding Album and its publisher reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to cancel or suspend any competition, game or promotion. 
    9. Prize winners will be notified via email or telephone and information could be published online or in the magazine. 
    10. Only one participant or entrant per household is entitled to win one prize in any competition. 
    11. If the prize is not claimed within 30 days of the winner being announced and/or contacted, the winner automatically forfeits the prize and Wedding Album and its publisher reserve the right to redistribute or dispose of the prize at its discretion. 
    12. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other prize. 
    13. Wedding Album and its publisher are not responsible for lost, delayed, misdirected, unintelligible or incomplete electronic mail, telephone, electronic hardware or software program, network, internet and computer malfunctions, failures and difficulties, errors in transmission or any condition caused by events beyond our control that may cause the competition, game or promotion to be disrupted or corrupted. 
    14. No staff member of Highbury Media and/or any of their affiliated companies or agencies, members of their immediate family, or staff members of the sponsor of the competition or any of their affiliated companies or agencies, and members of their immediate family, may enter any of the competitions in Wedding Album. 
    15. Participants or entrants taking part in any competition, game or promotion authorise Wedding Album and its publisher to publish and/or distribute any or all details of the participant or entrant, take photographs of the participant or entrant or use the details or photographs of the participant or entrant in any advertising or promotional material without any liability or remuneration to the participant or entrant. 
    16. Any violation or attempt to violate these terms and conditions will result in the immediate disqualification of the participant or entrant.

    For more on Caribbeantan, visit caribbeantan.online

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    Sun City’s four-star Soho hotel and casino is located right at the heart of Sun City. Soho boasts the iconic casino that started it all alongside a host of food and beverage outlets, revitalised bars and nightclubs.  

    The name encapsulates the essence of the renowned Soho destinations located in London and New York – known for their popularity with the in crowd, eclectic vibe and non-stop action. Soho is the destination within the resort that is ‘always on’; where the sun never sets and any-time is playtime. The legendary Sun City is still one of South Africa’s favourite holiday and premium lifestyle destinations.  

    The resort has a diverse offering that combines a choice of action-packed entertainment options for all ages, as well as opportunities to relax and enjoy the quietness of nature. It’s like escaping to another world without having to venture too far, ‘A world within a City’.
    Prize Details:
    Stand the chance to win a two-Night midweek stay for two at Soho in Sun City to the value of R10 434, plus a massage each at the Gary Player Health spa to the value of R2 000!
    How to enter:
    Simply fill in your details on the form below.
    Competition Ts & Cs:
    – The winners will be announced at 12pm Wednesday, October 30 2019 on this page
    – Winners will be contacted via details entered on the form
    – Prizes are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for money
    – The competition ends on 30 October 2019. The prize is only valid for a midweek stay only, and does not include transport to Sun City.

    General Terms and conditions FOR ALL WEDDING ALBUM COMPETITIONS 

    1. All terms and conditions set out herein apply to all competitions, games, promotions and prizes unless other requirements, terms and conditions are specifically provided in relation to a competition, game, promotion or prize. 
    2. All competitions in Issue Winter 2019 start on 1 August 2019 and close on 30 October 2019. 
    3. Eligible participants or entrants must be permanent residents of South Africa and must be 18 years or older at the time of participating, unless otherwise stated. 
    4. The outcome of a competition, game or promotion is subject to the decision of the judge or organiser of the competition, whose decision is final and no correspondence or negotiation will be entered into after the fact. 
    5. Entries containing illicit activities, foul language or actions and/or representations of a racist, sexual, violent or criminal nature shall be disqualified. 
    6. The period for each competition, game or promotion is clearly stated in the relevant rules on the competition, game or promotion page, and no entries will be accepted after the specified date. 
    7. By participating in the competition, game or promotion, you release Wedding Album and its publisher from all responsibility of any losses, harm, damage, rights, claims and actions of any kind connected with the competition, game or promotion that results from participation in any competition, game or promotion or acceptance, possession, use or receipt of any prize, including, without limitation, personal injuries, death and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. 
    8. Wedding Album and its publisher reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to cancel or suspend any competition, game or promotion. 
    9. Prize winners will be notified via email or telephone and information could be published online or in the magazine. 
    10. Only one participant or entrant per household is entitled to win one prize in any competition. 
    11. If the prize is not claimed within 30 days of the winner being announced and/or contacted, the winner automatically forfeits the prize and Wedding Album and its publisher reserve the right to redistribute or dispose of the prize at its discretion. 
    12. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other prize. 
    13. Wedding Album and its publisher are not responsible for lost, delayed, misdirected, unintelligible or incomplete electronic mail, telephone, electronic hardware or software program, network, internet and computer malfunctions, failures and difficulties, errors in transmission or any condition caused by events beyond our control that may cause the competition, game or promotion to be disrupted or corrupted. 
    14. No staff member of Highbury Media and/or any of their affiliated companies or agencies, members of their immediate family, or staff members of the sponsor of the competition or any of their affiliated companies or agencies, and members of their immediate family, may enter any of the competitions in Wedding Album. 
    15. Participants or entrants taking part in any competition, game or promotion authorise Wedding Album and its publisher to publish and/or distribute any or all details of the participant or entrant, take photographs of the participant or entrant or use the details or photographs of the participant or entrant in any advertising or promotional material without any liability or remuneration to the participant or entrant. 
    16. Any violation or attempt to violate these terms and conditions will result in the immediate disqualification of the participant or entrant.

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    After the romantic wedding, comes the romantic honeymoon. Whether you’re jet-setting overseas for an island getaway or heading up the coast of your homeland, there are bound to be endless options of exciting things to do together.

    Here are a few ideas for honeymoon inspiration.

    1. Scuba diving

    Exploring on foot is one thing but getting to know the underwater world is unlike any other experience. With a team of trained professionals, you and your partner can dive deep and explore the oceanic wonders. It really is a world of its own. It’s also the perfect opportunity to snap some unique pics together.

    2. Hiking

    If you’re on a beach honeymoon, then there’s bound to be a viewpoint of sorts. If you and your partner are quite active, you will enjoy spending some time in the great outdoors. It’s a chance to get in touch with nature and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Think of those breath-taking scenes that will paint the perfect backdrop for your honeymoon photos.

     

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    #RoysPeak (Post 1 of many ?) When we hike, I used to be the only psycho one about taking a million photos of the beauty that surrounded us. Then we got selfie stick and for this trip, a #GoProHero, and @ssteview started taking just as many photos and videos as me! (Alright maybe not quite as much as me, but enough for a happy wife ?.) It isn’t every day that we get the pleasure of hiking 11km and over 4,000 feet in elevation gain, but I love looking back at all these pictures we took along the way. This hike was a tough one and took 6 hours or so to complete, but the views were stunning from the very start and we even got to see some sheep along the way! (Stay tuned for that!) Oh and if you look close enough in the last picture, you will see me struggling to get up the last stretch! ? . . #nz #royspeaktrack #newzealand #honeymoonhike #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #queenstown #wanaka #mustdonz #nzmustdo #mustseenz #nzmustsee @purenewzealand #purenewzealand #beautifuldestinations #beautifulplaces @beautiful.newzealand #earthpix @earthpix @newzealandtrails @newzealandguide #southisland #southislandnewzealand #southislandnz #nzsouthisland

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    3. Get to know the locals

    Exploring the local town you are staying in, is best done on foot. It gives you the chance to interact and talk to the locals, to find out inside information on hidden gems, like restaurants or things to see in the town. It also gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the the culture. This helps you to gain a whole new perspective on a place you were once unfamiliar with.

    4. Appreciate the beauty

    If walking, hiking and diving aren’t for the newly wed couple, you can simply just appreciate the beauty. Spend your days on the balcony, on the beach under a palm tree or on a guided tour of your destination. Make sure you enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. Take a stroll by the ocean and venture out for romantic candle lit dinners. This is your honeymoon after all.

     

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    Till the end of time ❤️ #honeymoon

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    5. Sky diving or parasailing

    If you’re looking for an extreme honeymoon be sure to check out sky diving. Enjoy the adrenaline rush while you and your partner embark on this adventure. If sky diving is a bit too extreme, opt for parasailing behind a boat. Both get you sky high and are a thrill-seeker’s dream come true.

    6. Dancing

    Where there is people, there is dancing. Even if you have two left feet dancing can be so much fun. Ask aorund for local dancing spots near where you’re staying and head out. It’s romantic and exhilarating. Enjoy the wiggle and laugh.

    7. Spa day

    While a couples spa day is appropriate on any honeymoon, take some time to spoil yourselves wherever you choose to go. Indulge in a hot rock massage, relaxing in a steam room or soothing facial. Some spa’s even have couple packages so you and your partner don’t have to loose any time together.

     

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    Couples who spa at Shine Spa together stay together.

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    When one thinks of the drinks offered at a bachelorette party, the classics like vodka-cranberry come to mind. Instead of sticking to the obvious, mix things up with these fabulous cocktail recipes.

    1. Alcoholic slush

    This one is pretty easy and can be changed to suit various tastes. Whether you prefer vodka, tequila or both, a boozy slush is always a crowd-pleaser. There are equipment companies that hire out these machines, so you don’t have to do all the work. An alcoholic slush is perfect for a summer bachelorette party.


    2. Candy floss heaven

    To add a touch of flair to your cocktails, add some candy floss to the rim of the glass. It not only looks great but once the candy floss dissolves, it makes the drink taste even better.

     

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    Cloudy With A Chance Of Drip Drops. ?

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    3. Solid cocktails

    Who doesn’t enjoy a fruity popsicle with a touch of booze? Opt for your cocktail in frozen form and your guests will be over the moon. You can create a delicious mixture of your preference, poured into a popsicle mould and left to freeze for a few hours. Voila! A unique bachelorette cocktail.


    4. Mini cocktails

    Served in a tot glass, a mini cocktail is similar to a shooter. The saying “dynamite comes in small packages” rings true with these tasty and tiny drinks. Packing a punch per gulp, mini cocktails are guaranteed to bring an element of fun to the party.


    5. Healthy imitation

    Soak your favourite fruits in alcohol and serve them on a platter or as an additive to a mix of your choosing. A popular fruit to soak is watermelon. There are two ways to spike this fruit. The first is by cutting a hole into the top and sticking a bottle of booze into the gap. Allow the bottle to drain overnight. The second method is to cut the fruit up and pour the alcohol over the pieces. While a bit messier, it gets the job done.

     

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    Project for the weekend! #vodka #rum #tequila #alcohol #alcoholwatermelon

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    There are so many ways to make your cocktails interesting and flamboyant, without having to go to the extreme. Remember, if you are going to serve drinks with straws, make sure to avoid plastic straws and rather use paper or biodegradable straws instead.

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    American socialite Amanda Hearst and Norwegian film director Joachim Rønning had a four day nuptial celebration. The wedding ceremony took place on August 2, 2019. The romantic love affair was held in California at the Hearst Castle. Amanda is the great-granddaughter of American publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst, and Joachim is known for directing Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019).

     

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    Our cathedral ❤️

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    Micaela Erlanger was Amanda’s stylist for the big weekend. The rehearsal dinner entailed a Viktor and Rolf Soir dress, which was a beautiful white garment that was paired with a Judith Leiber Crystal Castle clutch and Sergio Rossi shoes.


    Amanda wore an Oscar de la Renta gown for the ceremony. The bride requested that her gown be completely sustainable. This meant that nothing was imported or specially requested and all materials were sourced locally or taken from the designer’s own supplies. Even the boning of the dress was reused as it was taken from a previous gown. The silk was bought from the Taroni mill, which the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in 2017 announced as their ‘sustainable producer’ winner.


    After the ‘I dos’ Amanda slipped into a Galvan halter dress for the reception. To end off the night, she wore a Giambattista Valli couture dress, and on Saturday Amanda turned heads with yet another Oscar de la Renta dress.

     

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    Maybe blondes do have more fun ??‍♀️??‍♀️??‍♀️ @parishilton #makeupbydianebuzzetta

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    The Moroccan-themed reception included caviar, champagne and a traditional white wedding cake. Their guest list included Paris and Nicky Hilton, Jay McInerney, Kick Kennedy and Candace Bushnell. They indulged next to the famous Hearst Castle pool.

     

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    Blonde crew ✨ #KathyHilton #ParisHilton @AmandaHearst @AnneHearst #NickyHilton

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    Amanda and Joachim didn’t have a typical and ordinary rehearsal dinner though. To incorporate a bit of Norwegian flair on the day, guests were encouraged to visit a reindeer that had a special invitation to the party.

     

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    The bride and honorable guests #hearstgoesrønning

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    The Hearst Castle wasn’t just any venue for the happy couple. The castle was partly designed and conceptualised by Amanda’s great grandfather, William Randolph Hearst. The estate is a national historic landmark and belongs to the state of California.

     

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    Golden hour ✨

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    Leona and her longterm boyfriend Dennis married on July 27 in Tuscany. The wedding was held at Sting’s Italian residence Villa Il Palagio. The happy couple shared their beautiful nuptials with 180 loved ones which included Keisha Buchanan and Jermain Jackman.


    They explained that they chose Sting’s residence because of the homely feel. Villa Il Palagio is a 16th century style estate and has been owned by Sting and his wife Trudie Styler since 1997. It features 865 acres, a giant chessboard, outdoor pool, olive and orange trees and cypress-lined driveway. The reception was held in Sting’s recording studio.


    Leona had three outfits for her big day. For the ceremony she wore a sheer full-length white dress that was designed by Israeli designer Mira Zwillinger. The stunning gown featured a lace bodice with floral embroidery and mesh detail. Her dinner outfit included a pink embellished tulle gown. Finally she wore a crystal jumpsuit to party the night away.


    Leona and Dennis had a vegan menu along with a wedding cake. The cake was made by Sicilian dessert stylist and pastry chef Marco Failla. He created a tiered millefeuille cake that was finished with fresh berries, flowers and 24k gold leaf. The millefeuille also included Sicilian caramelized almonds and salted dark chocolate cream.

    The love birds met in 2010 on Leona’s Labyrinth tour where Dennis Jauch was a backup dancer.

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    When dating someone it’s normal to imagine a future with your partner and marriage may cross your mind. One of the biggest questions is “How long do you wait until you propose?” When is it seen as normal or acceptable. When do you know that someone is that special one.

    Well for some celeb couples, time is non-existent in the eyes of love. Have a look at these celebs that just knew they had found the one, maybe a little bit too soon.

    1.Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee

    There was no engagement, this couple went from meeting each other and marrying four days later. This whirlwind love affair began in 1995 and ended with divorce in 1998.

     

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    Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee?

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    2.Lyle Lovett and Julia Roberts

    They met on the set of The Player (1992). After three weeks of dating, the couple decided to elope and get married in June 1993. Sadly after almost two years of marriage, they decided to divorce.

     

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    Thanks to @gqstyle, @gq, @willwelch, @mobolajidawodu, @thomasdunkin1, @robertmaxwellphotos, and @dolcegabbana for including me in their shoot. It was a 7 am call on 11/6/17, in Nashville, on the way to my show with @hiattolla that evening in Huntington, WV. Robert Maxwell and his crew and Mobolaji and the GQ Style crew came in early for me. It was a fun morning. Mobolaji let me wear my own belt buckle, by @clintormsbuckles, and my own boots, by @texas_traditions_boots. Mo loaned me the gold Dolce & Gabbana suit and black shirt for the shoot. ##Repost @gqstyle ・・・ We got all dressed up with the 15 living legends of country and Americana music, like Mr. Lyle Lovett. See the full fashion portfolio at the link in bio. [? @robertmaxwellphotos ? @mobolajidawodu]

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    3.Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande

    In early May 2018, Ariana ended things with the late rapper Mac Miller. Later that month she started dating Pete. In June 2018 after about three weeks of dating Pete announced their engagement. The relationship ended in October 2018.

     

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    ♡ ?

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    4.Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

    The couple met while filming Mariah’s music video of Bye Bye. The video stars and was co-directed by Nick. There isn’t a lot of information regarding the engagement but they were married a few weeks after filming the music video.


    5.Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise

    Who can forget the famous couch jumping seen on The Oprah Winfrey Show? For those unfamiliar it entailed Tom Cruise declaring his love for Katie while jumping up and down on the couch. It has been reported that after seven weeks of dating Tom proposed to Katie. They married in November 2006. Almost six years later, Katie filed for divorce.

     

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    Her masal mutlu bitmiyor ? ?2004 yılında Katie Holmes, yine genç bir aktör olan Chris Klein ile nişanlıydı ve @seventeen dergisine verdiği röportajda, Tom Cruise’u çok beğendiğini hatta çocukken onunla evlenmeyi hayal ettiğini söyledi. ?Mart 2005 Chris ve Katie ayrıldıklarını açıkladı ve 1 ay sonda Katie, Tom ile el ele görüldü. ?Mayıs ayında ise @oprah nın şovunda, Tom, Katie’ye ne kadar aşık olduğunu anlatıyordu heyecanla. ?Haziran 2005 Çift nişanlandıklarını duyurdu. Bu arada Katie, Tom’un bağlı olduğu @scientology tarikatına geçme sürecinde olduğunu açıkladı. ?Ekim 2005 Tv programında ilan-ı aşk, Eyfel kulesinde evlenme teklifi derken, ünlü çift hızını kesmedi ve bebek beklediklerini açıkladı. ?Nisan 2006 Suri dünyaya geldi, ve bizleri celebrity bebek kavramıyla tanıştırdı. Anne ve babasını değil, medya Suri’yi takip etmeye başladı. ?Kasım 2006 Çift Scientology geleneklerine göre İtalya’da bir şatoda evlendi. ?2007 yılını çift, dünyayı gezerek geçirdi tabi ki her şey 1. Sınıftı ?Eylül 2009 Suri paparizziler tarafından, özel yapım @louboutinworld topuklu ayakkabı ve pembe ruj ile görüntülendi. Sadece tasarımcı kıyafetlerinden oluşan gardırobundaki ayakkabıların değeri 150.000$ dı. ?Haziran 2012 Katie, 3 ayrı hukuk şirketiyle anlaşarak, boşanmak üzere, mahkemeye başvurdu ?Temmuz 2012 Çift, 6 yaşındaki Suri’nin velayetinin annesinde kalması yönünde anlaştı. ?Boşanmalarındaki sebep her ne kadar gizli kalsa da kaynaklar, Tom’un Suri’yi Scientology kurallarına göre yetiştirmek istemesini sebep gösterdi. ?Velayet kararı ile birlikte, Suri’nin tarikatla ilişkisi de sonlandırılmış oldu. Ancak bu durumda kurallar Tom’un da kızını görmesini hatta onunla iletişimde olmasını engelledi. Suri bugün 13 yaşında ve annesiyle NewYork’ta yaşıyor. Toplu taşıma araçları kullanıyor, ulaşılabilir markalardan giyiniyor ve normal bir çocuk gibi yaşıyor. Özel jetler, süper lüks tatiller, kırmızı halı törenleri, tasarımcı kıyafetleri ve babası ise, hayatının bir parçası değil.

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    6.Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard

    Emily was dating Jeff Magid for almost four years. They broke up early 2018. After a few weeks of dating Sebastian Bear-McClard, Emily hinted on Instagram that she got married.

     

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    7.Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger

    It was reported that after dating for just over a month, the Nickelback singer proposed to Avril. Three years later and she announced their split over social media.


    8.Katy Perry and Russell Brand

    They started dating after the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Russel proposed after three months of dating. He popped the question on New Years Eve 2009. They married in October 2010. Sadly the relationship ended when Russel filed for divorce in December 2011.

     

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    9.Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald

    The couple met at the Red Riding Hood film premiere in March 2011. Almost three months later they were engaged and married in October 2011. A little over two years later and they had announced their separation.

    10.Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton

    When a marriage happens so fast, it’s kind of hard to know when exactly the engagement was. Angelina and Billy only dated for two months before getting married in May 2000. They stayed together for about two years and finalised their divorce in May 2003.


    11.Kevin Federline and Britney Spears

    After knowing each other for three months the couple got engaged. They had their wedding two months later. After two years of marriage Britney filed for divorce.

     

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    De acordo com a revista People, Britney aceitou pagar o aumento da pensão dada para os filhos dela com o Kevin Federline. Supostamente Britney teria aceitado o aumento que é de “alguns milhares de dólares”, o valor ao certo não foi divulgado, mas o advogado de Federline, Mark Vincent Kaplan disse para a People: “Nós acreditamos que o valor necessário para as crianças enquanto eles estiverem sob custódia do Kevin seria de 3 vezes mais o que ele ganha atualmente.” Até o momento atual, Britney já pagava de pensão 20 mil dólares, cerca de quase 82 mil reais, pois de acordo com o Federline, ele “ganhava apenas 3 mil dólares por mês e isso não era suficiente para sustentar os desejos dos meninos.”…. ??????♡ ~{} #britneyspears #britney #spears #britneyarmy #queenb #pop #princess #sweet #rainha #lasvegas #crazy #beautiful #bitch #musica #single #pretty #girl #pieceofme #diva #amo #mylove #work #linda #photo #smile #performance #perfect #Glory ==>Double Tap and Tag your friend<== =============

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    12.Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting

    The couple dated for three months when Ryan popped the question. After another three months the Big Bang Theory actress and Ryan got married. Unfortunately they decided to get divorced in September 2015.


    13.Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony

    J-Lo was engaged to Ben Affleck and called the wedding off the day before. Four months later she started dating Marc Anthony in January 2004. When exactly they got engaged is a bit unclear but the couple got married in June 2004 and split in July 2011.

     

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    Polygamy is the practice of being wed to more than one spouse. According to Merriam-Webster polygamy is defined as “marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time”. It is legal in South Africa under certain circumstances. Many African traditions allow polygamy as it is normal for a man to have more than one wife.

    Before 1998

    According to section 11(3) of the Repeal of the Black Administration Act (BAA) and the Natal Code of Zulu Law of 1985, women in customary marriages were seen as less than their husbands and held a lower status. They were regarded as a minor. This act meant that women in these marriages could not own property and acquire credit.

    There were attempts to fix this. Section 11A was implemented. It removed the property and credit issue but did not change their legal status. Changes were then made to consider women over the age of 21 as legal majorities. This however did not work because Section 27(3) of the Natal Code (1985) still stated that a husband had control of his wife or wives.

    Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (RCMA) made these unions legal including polygamous marriages. This law was instated in order to improve a womans position in a customary marriage. It was here that it was first stated that a woman shall be equal to her husband.

    Our law now

    South African law states that in order for a polygamous marriage to be legal both partners need to be over the age of 18, they must consent to the union under customary law, that law must be followed, negotiated and celebrated. This was instated in Act No. 120 of 1998.

    A customary marriage must be registered. This is very important especially with polygamous marriages. If you wed a man in a traditional ceremony, you may consider yourselves as married. If your husband weds again and that marriage is registered at Home Affairs, the registered marriage parties are entitled to everything because it’s on record.

    If the marriage is not registered and the husband dies there is a chance that she will be left with nothing. The husband’s family can claim everything and explain that the wife or wives will not get anything because there is no legal obligation.

    It’s a man’s world

    South Africa does not recognise polyandry which is the practice of a woman having more than one husband. This is because polygamy is legal under certain circumstance in South Africa. The circumstances being practices of various cultures and religions in South Africa. Unfortunately there are no religions or cultures that recognise a woman having multiple husbands. So if there’s no recognition it doesn’t fall under ‘certain circumstances’, therefore only men are legally allowed to be polygamists in South Africa.

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