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7 questions people forget to ask before their big day

November 10, 2020 No Comments

You have your wedding day all figured out and you think that you have ironed out every bit of information. However, there might be things you have always wondered about, but never had the courage to ask. Or maybe you have simply never thought about it, so now is a good time to think it over.

Here are a few questions no one ever thinks to ask before their big day.

How do we kiss when we kiss?

This is a big one. Remember, you will likely have your whole families, including children present at the ceremony. Understandably, you are madly in love and emotional to boot. But now is not the time to give people a sneak peek at your honeymoon. Keep it simple and tasteful. Ideally, no tounge should be involved and let’s keep those hands from exploring, shall we?

How does a bride use the bathroom?

The dress-and-bathroom question is a very easy one to slip your mind because of the excitement of your beautiful wedding gown.

A smaller or simpler wedding dress offers much more flexibility but if you choose to go big, then it might be vital that you highlight this question with your designer. Make sure you do a practice run prior to the day to figure out the most practical way of using the bathroom without having to take off the dress entirely.

What happens to the engagement ring?

If you and your partner decide to exchange wedding bands in addition to your engagement ring, you may prefer to keep your ring fingers “clear” for the big moment. People have different traditions and beliefs so this is really an important thing to discuss with your partner before the wedding.

You will find that some slip it back on after the ceremony or before they meet and greet guests or head off for photographs. Others might leave it safely back home.

How’s everyone getting to the reception?

Transport for your guests is one of the most important things to consider when planning a wedding. Will the people you are inviting bring their own cars? Does the venue accommodate cars? Are you going to opt for the casual approach in which everyone finds their own way or bus or a string of limos? Make sure all the guests are informed about the arrangements.

Is it okay to request that guests wear a certain colour?

It is your wedding day and the colour of the day should be something you come up with. However, it might be unreasonable to expect guests to wear only a certain colour, style or theme. We say the best way is to let everyone wear what makes them feel comfortable. You can always show the colour scheme of the wedding on the invitation, and add a playful hint that everyone is welcome to dress up accordingly. However, make sure there is no pressure.

What’s the backup plan?

There are many aspects of your wedding day over which you have a lot of control. Unfortunately, there are others you absolutely do not. So, it’s important to have a backup plan in case anything changes, like a storm occurring at an outdoor wedding.

Will you be exchanging gifts?

Many couples exchange gifts on their wedding day and some even give gifts to the parents of their partner. It’s a good idea to have a discussion prior to the actual day about whether you want to give presents or not and what is expected.

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One groom, four brides tie the knot in Limpopo

November 10, 2020 No Comments

A man appeared to have married four brides during one ceremony in Limpopo this past weekend. In a video circulating on social media, the groom and his four brides can be seen enjoying their recent nuptials.

The wedding is believed to have taken place in a village in Limpopo called Ga-Makgeru on November 8, 2020. In the video, the four brides and the groom are captured happily dancing into the tent packed with amused guests where the ceremony was going to be.

Three of the brides were wearing similar dresses and one of the four stood out in a long sleeve dress.

Polygamy is no foreign concept in most South African cultures, but it is unusual for mutiple marriages to occur on the same day. Typically, couples host seperate ceremonies over time.

While bigamy is a punishable offence in South Africa, customary marriages operate differently. According to Home Affairs, if a male person is already in a customary marriage and wishes to enter into another customary marriage he has to, at his own cost, get a court order from a competent court which will regulate his future matrimonial property system.

It is also possible for a male person who is already in a customary marriage to enter into a civil marriage. They should follow the normal procedure for civil marriages.

Polygamy is legal under certain circumstances in South Africa. The circumstances include practices of various cultures and religions in South Africa. There are no religions or cultures that recognise a woman having multiple husbands, so polygamy is typically understood as one man having mutiple wives.

Also read: What you need to know about polygamy in South Africa

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Proposals fails that are so bad, you can’t look away

November 9, 2020 No Comments

A proposal is a special moment, one to remember forever. For this exact reason, you want it to go perfectly according to plan.

Unfortunately, things don’t always work out the way we want them to. While a slight deviation from the plan is okay, there are some proposals that went so far off course that they cannot be salvaged.

Here are a few fails that will have you cringing in embarrassment.

The break up:

This couple is known for pranking each other and sometimes going too far, so it’s no surprise that a prank would be part of their proposal story. The girlfriend decided to fake a break up with her partner as a prank, going so far as to say that she had accepted a job in another country and is not in love anymore. After an argument and tears, her partner goes back into the apartment and returns with an engagement ring to admit that he had been planning to propose.

Please say yes:

Public proposals are always risky because there is so much room for error. Despite planning a sweet proposal at a live basketball game, this proposee forgot to factor in whether his partner would actually say yes. She said no in front of hundreds of people before walking away awkwardly, leaving her ex needing to receive comfort from the mascot.

A courting fail:

This couple met in a mall, so this man naturally thought it would be the appropriate place to propose. Mic in hand, he broadcast the proposal in front of a throng of shoppers. As he tried to go down on one knee, his partner literally grabbed him and tried to stop him from proposing. He persisted, and she ended up smacking him over the head with a ukelele before storming off.

Spring it on him:

While on the Jerry Springer show, this woman felt it was the perfect time to propose. She handed her partner a bowl of popcorn, which contained his ring. After she proposed, her partner continued to eat the popcorn in silence as the audience stared. He then rejected her, saying she’s too clingy and secretive. He then admits to cheating on her twice, the most recent time being with her friend. Just when you think it couldn’t get worse, the ‘friend’ he cheated with showed up and a physical fight ensued.

Never ask questions:

In another Jerry Springer proposal, things seemed to be going so well. He proposed and she accepted, before turning to Jerry and asking ‘Is that it?’. Unfortunately, that wasn’t it. The man admitted to cheating on her with her friend. The bouquet of flowers he had proposed with then turned into a weapon.

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The Bachelorette’s Clare Crawley is engaged to Dale Moss

November 9, 2020 No Comments

‘The Bachelorette’ star Clare Crawley is engaged to Dale Moss. The pair got married a few months ago but have kept it away from the public until Thursday, November 5.

On this week’s drama-filled show, the viewers witnessed Clare become engaged to Dale, just four episodes into the series, and Tayshia Adams being brought in to replace her.

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It’s official!! Love wins!!!! ?❤️!!! I love you @dalemoss13 !!!!

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Clare said that it was love at first sight for her, she knew that Dale was her future husband “the moment he walked into the show.”

“After the first night, and I even said it the first time I knew it was special, but after we had our first group date, in my mind and in my heart, everything was already written,” Dale said in an interview with, Good morning America.

With just four episodes in, Clare had already made up her mind on who she was going to pick and for her entertaining other possible suitors was a complete waste of time. This led to her receiving backlash on social media for being unfair to others and the viewers.

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Never a point I won’t show up for you @clarecrawley ? ?.

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Dale proposed to Clare with a 4.5 carats Neil Lane ring. After the big reveal, they have been spotted together and they have been sharing content on their social media accounts being together.

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This is everything ? . Finally the VIP Tour of Sacramento! #Hometown

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Where we headed next @clarecrawley ?

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Clare is no stranger to the show. She first turned up on ‘The Bachelor’ in 2014, when she competed for the affection of bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis and turned into a Bachelor Nation legend. This time, however, it worked out for the best.

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Creative activities to do for your bachelorette party

November 6, 2020 No Comments

Bachelorette parties are traditionally all about painting the town red and going wild in celebration of your last night as an unmarried woman. While clubbing is fun, it’s not for everyone.

Brides who aren’t into the nightclub and stripper scene don’t need to feel any pressure to conform to tradition. Many modern brides are opting for alternative activities where they can enjoy their time with their best friends in a less chaotic way that is less likely to end with a hangover and regrets.

If you’re the artsy type, there are a host of creative activities to spend your time doing. Here are a few of our favourites.

Painting party

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Channel your inner artist with a painting party! You can easily DIY this by purchasing canvases, brushes, and paints for all your guests. Set the canvases up against mini easels, and arrange them in a circular fashion around the specific item being painted. To add a raunchy spin, you can have a nude model to pose for the art.

Turn it into a painting and pinot party with a selection of your favourite wines to get the creative juices flowing. We promise a pretty hilarious outcome.

Dance Class

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Whether you have two left feet or you’re footloose, you can’t deny that dancing is a great way to loosen up and get the laughs going.

Gather your best girls and head out to a dance class to show off your moves. Any dance style would work, although those wanting to be daring should definitely try a pole dancing class. You could make it even more fun by dressing up in matching costumes and performing a sassy routine.

Cooking class

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Who doesn’t love good food? Hire a professional chef or visit a cooking school to learn some new dishes with your best friends. You’ll work in teams to prepare starters, mains, and desserts, and in the end, you can have a sit-down dinner party to feast on your creations.

Host a photoshoot

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You’ll (hopefully) want to remember your bachelorette for the rest of your life, so why not have it professionally immortalised? Hire a professional photographer to take some glamour shots of you and your girls looking your best. You can theme the shoot or have multiple locations, and of course, all the outfit changes.

In 20 years, you’ll look back at all those images and fondly remember your single days.

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Enjoy a sky-high socially distanced wedding adventure on a private jet

November 5, 2020 No Comments

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the general public and couples had to change how they traditionally did things. How weddings are celebrated have also changed, forcing many to get creative with how they say ‘I do’.

If you are not scared of heights but also wants to maintain extreme social distancing, then saying your vows in the sky could be an idea.

Air Charter Service is offering a “Wedding in the Sky” package for couples who can afford to socially distance in the clouds. The two-hour sky-high experience takes place at 30 000 feet and includes an airport chauffeur to drive the newlyweds to and from their choice of airport.

The package will also include champagne, personalized wedding favours, canapés, a cabin crew member officiant, flower arrangements, and catered food and drink aboard a plane that seats up to 16 people.

One of the nicest things about this adventure is that your route can be planned and you can say “I do” while flying over your preferred route.

The whole thing will cost you $28,000 (R443 286) but if you have a smaller budget, there is an offer for you at $18,000 (R284 969) but you need to bear in mind that the perks will not be the same because its one is for a couple that wants to elope.

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Couple change wedding plans, marry hours after lock-down announcement

November 3, 2020 No Comments

On Saturday, October 31 Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that they will be going to another hard lockdown that will last four weeks in preparation for Christmas and to reduce the number of rapidly growing infections.

Couple Jo Loosemore, 33, and Matthew Goffin, 37 were meant to get married on November 14. Instead, they married 24 hours after the announcement.

Matthew said that they already had a set date, venue, and 200 guests as part of their plans for their wedding day. The ceremony was going to take place in Devon but because of the impromptu decision to get married a day after the announcement, they got married at Church of St Martin in Witcham, Cambridgeshire instead.

Initially, the venue in Devon was chosen because of the proximity to Jo’s parents but the change forced them to get married where they lived with their son.

Jo said: “I was having a shower on Saturday morning and I heard about the news coming out so I just thought, ‘Well I’ll see if we can get it done this weekend”

The couple ran around trying to get everything ready for their new wedding date, they posted an appeal on their village’s Facebook page, which led to offers from musicians, with friends and family also helping them and they had a beautiful ceremony.

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Mampintsha and Babes Wodumo are engaged

November 2, 2020 No Comments

Controversial duo Mampintsha and Babes Wodumo got engaged last week Thursday during a live interview on Gagasi FM’s drive show.

They took too social media to let their fans in on their joy. In a video, Mampintsha can be heard saying in isiZulu, “I would like to say please make me man amongst man, we have been together for a very long time now.”

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The couple has a history of a violent past. There were allegations of Mampintsha physically abusing Babes, which was later shown in a video recording.

Despite this, the couple are still together and appear happy. As Babes said on her Instagram “Within a blink of an eye and now I’m left speechless, the journey wasn’t easy, but we stuck together through thick and thin”.

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A heavenly finish: The halo engagement ring setting

November 2, 2020 No Comments

With its angelic look, it’s easy to see why the halo setting is one of the most sought-after engagement ring styles. Classic yet glamorous, it flatters anyone who wears it.

Halo engagement rings are versatile and easily customisable, perfect for the bride who wants to add a personal touch to their jewelry.

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The halo setting features a central diamond encircled by smaller, typically pavé or micro pavé set accent diamonds. With all the smaller diamonds, it adds a stunning flashing look that draws attention to the centre diamond.

The setting can be the same shape as the centre stone or a different one entirely like a cushion cut halo around a round diamond. However, symmetry is often the best option.

Halo settings can easily be personalised with different diamond shapes, metals, and setting styles for the accent diamonds.

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An advantage of this setting is that it makes the centre diamond appear larger. It’s dazzling setting also helps enhance the appearance of a slightly flawed centre diamond.

The halo also helps hide the prongs that hold the centre stone in place, which is a plus for those that don’t like the look of prongs.

Another benefit is that the smaller pavé diamonds are often less expensive than purchasing one diamond of the same weight.

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On the other hand, however, wedding bands only work with some halo setting engagement rings so you will have to plan ahead. You would ideally need to have your wedding band made to fit around or under the engagement ring, otherwise, you run the risk of them rubbing against one another and wearing away over time.

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What not to do on your wedding day

October 28, 2020 No Comments

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Your wedding day is not the time to try new things, make new plans and additions or risky activities that may lead to any sort of disaster and drama, you are most likely to be already stressed. Do not do anything that will aggravate that feeling.

Facial beauty treatment

You want to look radiant on your big day but you don’t want to do it on the day you are supposed to get married. You might not know the reactions you will get from the treatment. Rather book the treatment a few days before the wedding to avoid funny things.

The lingerie

You’re most likely going to need to use the bathroom regularly on the wedding day, especially with all the drinks at the reception and it’s going to be hard enough to use the bathroom with your couture gown; don’t add extra difficulties by wearing complex lingerie that takes four assistants and science to remove.

Avoid over drinking

After months of stress and planning, you want to thank yourself by downing all the goodness of that champagne but… You probably shouldn’t. You do not want to be remembered as the bride that danced on top of tables on her wedding day. A few glasses of bubbly is fine, you can go ham on your honeymoon rather.

Being anti-social

Do not have your phone in your hand unless it is for emergencies ( something your maid honour should take care of) but take a break from social media for the day. The people you want to share that moment with are already seeing it live with you, your followers can wait 24 hours. Leave the photos and moments to the photographers.

Your wedding shoes

It is best to wear your shoes prior to the wedding, walk around the house with them so that you can be comfortable wearing them on the day. You do not want to look like a drunk bride trying to find balance. Also, if they are not comfortable then you still have time to return them and pick a more comfortable pair.

Packing in a rush

You should have a todo list and it should include your honeymoon and the dates. If you are leaving right after the ceremony then do not pack on the day of the wedding because you are most likely to forget a lot of things, your passports being the biggest possibility. Take your time with packing.

Packing

Wake up and eat, the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is most important today. Weddings are generally stressful and skipping meals may be dangerous. You need all the energy you can get on the day.

Being a control freak

It is natural that you want to take care of everything on that day but just for the day, relax. You need to leave everything to everyone else to others and just enjoy your day. Try to go with the flow and delegate as much as possible, what will work out will and what doesn’t won’t, you did your best.

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