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Family Feud-inspired proposal goes viral

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Now this proposal is definitely a winner. One man decided to put his girlfriend to the test in a game of ‘Family Feud’ and ended up victorious in more ways than one.

In the popular Family Feud show, two families are pitted against each other and asked a number of questions and have to give what they think would be the most popular answer.

Joshua Powell from Fayetteville put his own personal touch to the game and proposed to his now-fiancée Kiana Myrick in a ‘Family Feud’ style game with family during a Christmas party.

During their round, Powell asked Myrick wedding-themed questions like “”Name a day a woman always dreams of?” and “Name something a woman wears all-white to.” Finally he asks her, “How would you finish this: Will you marry me?”

After a pause, Myrick laughingly says “Yes, I will”, then turns around to see Powell down on one knee.

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Since being posted to Facebook, the video has gone viral and currently has over 2.5-million views, 12k shares and 3.3k comments.

Speaking to WNCN, Powell says that him and Myrick have been together since high school and plan to wed in 2021 once they have both graduated from college.

Congrats to the happy couple!

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$15-million wedding dress unveiled

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Following in his tradition of ultimate grandeur, Egyptian designer Hany el-Behairy closed his 2019 fashion year with an expensive bang by showcasing his breathtaking, one-of-a-kind wedding dress valued at a mega R212,317,515,00 ($15-million).

El-Behairy enlisted the help of Egyptian actress Mai Omar, who you might recognise from movies like ‘Speed does’ and’ Last rooster in Egypt’, to elegantly adorn his latest masterpiece to the world, in the city of Cairo.

 

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The world record-setting, high-low styled dress is decorated with a plethora of diamonds and small precious stones. It has a long train at the back, with a matching star-decorated diamond encrusted veil to complete the look.

The garment joins a prestigious list of other famous and costly wedding gowns such as Victoria Swarovski’s custom-made R14, 100,500,00 gown and Kim Kardashian West’s R7,000,000 dress.

 

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This is not el-Behairy first attempt at creating the most expensive wedding dress. During his 2017 annual fashion show, Egyptian actress Yousra El-Lozy walked the runway in a diamond-embellished dress that was worth a then world record-setting R56,616,910.00 ($4 million).

We eagerly await his next creation, and can’t begin to imagine what it will cost.

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Man marries best friend’s mother in a prank

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Two best friends from the US, David Dobrik and Jason Nash are self-proclaimed pranksters and are always out to get one another. So, when Nash teased social media influencer Dobrik saying no one will ever marry him, Dobrik set out to prove him wrong. By marrying Nash’s mother!

Dobrik (22) filmed the whole episode and explained to Lorraine Nash (74) that it was all a joke. She didn’t hesitate to jump in and play along.

Dobrik took to Twitter saying “My friend told me I would never find love and get married. So I flew to his moms house and married her on the spot. Now that same friend is my stepson. True love always wins”

After leaving Jason and the rest of his family thoroughly stunned with the Las Vegas wedding and Hawaii honeymoon, the pair called it off a month later and filed for divorce.

Dobrik seems to have hit two birds with one stone, as he not only pranked his friend but also already got 10 million views on Youtube.

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Hilary Duff ties the knot in boho ceremony

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Hillary Duff and Matthew Koma have officially tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony that took place at the couple’s home. The reception was hosted in the backyard, making for a perfectly intimate affair.

Duff and Koma are reported to have an on-again-off-again relationship, but Duff confirmed the pair to be on again in December 2017.

“I think that you have history and a past with someone and love, and just because it doesn’t work out the first time, the second time, as long as there’s not too much damage done then it can always work out again,” she said.

Duff confirmed the marriage Sunday with a gorgeous Instagram post, captioned simply, “This.”

 

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In it, the happy couple appear ready to get into a classic Jeep “woody” decked with flowers and trailing tin cans and with “just married” written on the back window.

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Put an ethically sourced, sustainable ring on it

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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but also precious commodities and rare beauties forged from the earth. Rare jewels are often backed by an underbelly of exploration and greed. The burden of ensuring products are ethically sourced should never fall on the consumer, but on the producer instead. In saying this, it is our duty to challenge the transparency of companies.

Ethically sourced wedding rings have an array of underlining principles such as fair trade wages, lab-grown diamonds, recycled materials and conflict-free diamonds/jewels. You don’t necessarily need to be an environmental advocate or human rights lawyer to protest the crimes against the diamond industry. Below you will find a list of producers creating ethically sourced jewellery for the socially conscious bride-to-be.

Taylor & Hart

 

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Taylor & Hart was founded by friends, Nikolay and Shane. They believe the love between partners are intangible and sacred, therefore your wedding bands should be made from the most exceptional materials on earth. The company creates beautiful handcrafted rings made from lab-grown diamonds, recycled gold and ethically sourced materials. Nikolay and Shane go beyond the Kimberly Process to ensure their diamonds are conflict-free.

Monique Pean

 

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This brand boasts unique shapes and structures specifically designed for the bold bride. The classic shape of engagement rings is challenged through Monique Pean’s artistic take on wedding bands. Although the designer has an artistic, non-conventional mindset, the materials and craftsmanship are put in the forefront. The brand truly understands creating pieces of uniqueness, which they reflect in their use of materials. Rare materials such as fossilised walrus ivory and dinosaur bone are utilised and are sustainably sourced and crafted through fair trade initiatives.

John Hardy

 

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Established in 1975, the island-inspired jewellery brand is directed by Hollie Bonneville Barden and has a well-rounded grasp of serving both the community and environment. John Hardy thrives on the community of Bali and the idea togetherness. The brand empowers the community of the island by providing apprenticeships and life long job security. In doing so, they preserve traditional artisan craftsmanship and culture, with many of the pieces inspired by the island and drawing the traditional aesthetics of the Balinese culture. The company not only preserves the community but the environment as well by committing to sourcing stones, diamonds and metals that are conflict-free and ethically produced in every step of the way.

Barino Neal

 

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The brand was launched in 2008 by Anna Bario and Page Neal. The owners visualised a jewellery company whereby no bounds of conformity were attached to their pieces. They believe you are free to marry whomever and however you choose. The jewellery is handcrafted and carefully designed using reclaimed precious metals, fair-mined gold and ethically sourced stones.

Ashley Heather

 

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Ashley Heather is a Cape Town-based brand led by designer and maker, Ashley. It’s a remarkable, innovative brand that collects discarded electronic products and recycles them into jewellery. The aesthetics of the handcrafted pieces transcend trends and the contemporary designs are simplistic and minimal. The brand believes in creating pieces that can be passed down from generation to generation in the hopes of persevering quality craftsmanship.

Dear Rae

 

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Dear Rae is the brain child of fine arts graduate Karin Rae Matthees. The brand uses local materials and manufactures to create unique pieces. Dear Rae design aesthetic can be described as classically minimal pieces that you can wear for the rest of your life. Karin’s brand adheres to the Kimberly process as well, and sources local manufactures for production, ensuring each step of the manufacturing process is completely transparent.

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A look at Victoria Beckham’s 14 wedding rings

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You know what Victoria Beckham wants, what she really really wants? Apparently, 14 wedding rings. The former Spice Girl has not one, not two, but a whopping 14 wedding rings that she’s amassed in her 20-year marriage to football star David Beckham. Some of the rings were from her husband, and some she purchased for herself. Altogether, her ring collection is estimated to be worth a casual £10-million. Let’s take a look at the rocks she’s got…

Ring 1: 1998

Her first and official engagement ring, a 3-carat marquise-cut diamond on a yellow gold band was given to her in 1998 when she first said ‘yes’ to future husband, David.

Ring 2 : 2001

Posh Spice replaced her marquise diamond with a platinum eternity band featuring a bevelled edge and white diamonds.

Ring 3: 2003

Victoria debuted her newest ring, an emerald-cut diamond with side baguettes on a platinum band, in 2003. Bigger is clearly better in this case.

Ring 4: 2004

To celebrate her 30th birthday, David gifted Victoria with a stunning soft pink oval-cut diamond with a halo setting.

Ring 5: 2005

By 2005, Victoria upgraded yet again, this time with an estimated 17-carat pear-cut diamond on a platinum pave band.

Ring 6: 2006

One coloured diamond is not enough. Victoria got her second one in 2006, this time an emerald-cut yellow diamond on a yellow gold pave band that she often paired with to eternity bands flanking it on either side.

Ring 7: 2007

Victoria left us all green with envy with her next addition: a cushion-cut emerald with a platinum spiral setting.

Ring 8: 2008

Looking incredibly similar to her 2006 ring, Victoria added another emerald-cut diamond to her collection. However, at 15 carats, this Chopard-designed ring is much larger.

Ring 9: 2009

Victoria clearly has a thing for coloured stones. Her ninth engagement ring featured an oval-cut ruby with a diamond halo.

Ring 10: 2010

At this point, Victoria’s rings are starting to look like the rainbow. She picked up a stunning oval-cut sapphire on a platinum pave band in 2010.

Ring 11: 2010

In a surprisingly modest choice, Victoria’s 11th ring, an oval-cut pink diamond on a thin gold band, was much smaller than its predecessors.

Ring 12: 2015

And we’re back to the flash. Coming in at number 12 is Victoria’s round-cut diamond with a halo setting and round side stones. However, this one had a short lifespan. After a few months of wearing it, Victoria placed it in a vault for safekeeping.

Ring 13: 2016

This woman clearly loves diamonds. She debuted her 13th ring, a square-cut diamond on a platinum pave band, at Cannes Film Festival in 2016.

Ring 14: 2018

Victoria’s latest rock is no secret. The square-cut yellow diamond sits on a platinum pave band.

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I think my partner is getting cold feet, what now?

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The thing about a marriage is that it’s a big deal. You’re making a lifelong commitment to another person, and choosing to share everything you have forever. That is bound to intimidate even the most courageous of people and once the excitement of the new engagement is over, doubt might settle in. If you start to notice a change in your partner’s behaviour in the days leading up to the wedding, it’s easy to panic or think their feelings for you have changed. Guess what, feeling unsure before the big day is normal! But fret not, it doesn’t mean it’s all over. Here’s what to do when you see the signs:

Don’t make assumptions

Actually, this counts for all relationships in life. Never assume you know something if it hasn’t been explicitly communicated. You might read too much into insignificant situations, or you might just have caught the tail end of a story. Also remember that nerves are not the same as cold feet, so don’t confuse anticipation with your partner bailing on you. It’s a big day for you both.

Don’t confront them immediately

Sometimes, the first reaction to detecting behavioural change is to go to the person and ask what’s bothering them. This is usually not a good idea, as it could imply mistrust, or it could simply be something minor that will blow over. If, like we mentioned before, it’s just nerves or other stress, confrontation might feel like an attack when in fact they need support. First give them two or three weeks to process what they need to. However, don’t leave it too long, either! If, for some reason there is a change in feelings on either side, it would be better to work it out sooner rather than later.

Have a relaxed sit down

So, you’ve given them time and nothing has changed? If you’re still worried and your partner hasn’t confided in you yet, there might be something worth discussing before you tie the knot. Remember, the end goal is not to generate conflict, pass blame or accuse them of anything. The aim here is open communication and making the best decision for you both. Ask them to set some time aside for a coffee or beer, and calmly ask them what’s been on their mind lately. If you still don’t get a response, state the reasons you have for your concerns, and make it clear that you are open to listen, even if it might not be what you want to hear.

Give them time

After the conversation, both should know exactly how the other one feels. But no hasty decision has ever benefited anyone, so don’t run off and do something crazy. If they are just feeling insecure and need some time to make extra sure, be mature enough to give them that time.  If they have firmly decided that, sadly, they have changed their mind for real, still allow some time to pass before calling off the wedding and making things public. Remember, this is a difficult topic and should be handled sensitively.

Make peace with the outcome 

After you’ve been through the process, we hope that all remains well and your partner just needed to blow off some steam. Hopefully you’re both reassured of your desires to be together and are now even more excited than ever! If, however, things take a turn for the worse and either or both of you decide not to go ahead, you will have to slowly make your peace with it. If it was your partner’s decision, there’s really nothing you can do. Remember, it might hurt now, but a divorce later on will be devastating. Surround yourself with a support system and give yourself time to heal.

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How to take care of your engagement ring

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Your engagement ring is probably one of your most prized possessions. For many, their engagement ring is also their most valuable piece of jewellery. Not to mention the sentimental value!

The ring is meant to last a lifetime. If you don’t take all the the necessary steps to care for it, it might get spoiled. However, jewellery care is not exactly common knowledge. So, you may be worried about your cluelessness on the subject and the condition of your ring… No need!

Here are some tips and tricks to help you ensure that your engagement ring stays in the best condition possible:

– Have it insured ASAP 

This should be one of the first things you do when you come into possession of an engagement ring. It will allow you to wear your ring without being constantly worried about it. Most insurance will cover loss, theft and damage.

– Keep the resizing to a minimum 

Having your engagement ring readjusted too many times can cause the metal to become fragile. This will make the ring more susceptible to damage. If your hands swell because of things like pregnancy, it’s best to store the ring away until it fits again, rather than having it resized.

– Buy some ring dishes

A simple but useful tip! Keeping a few ring dishes around the house will ensure that you don’t carelessly misplace it. Whenever you remove it from your finger, pop it in the ring dish and you’ll know exactly where to find it.

– Clean your ring 

The option to take your ring to the jeweller for a cleaning is available at most stores. However, cleaning your ring at home is quite easy. Fill a small bowl with lukewarm water and add a drop of dish detergent (ensure that it is not chlorine based). Leave the ring in the water for about 10 minutes, then remove it and scrub it with a soft bristled brush. Rinse the ring and dry it with a lint-free cloth or a hair-dryer.

– Remove your ring when necessary 

Swimming, exercising and manual labour are all activities that you should remove your ring for. If you’re going to the beach, for example, it may be better to leave the ring at home.

– Refresh the metal setting 

Professions suggest that having the metal setting refreshed every few years is a good habit to get into. Your ring comes into contact with oxygen and moisture every day and this could damage the metal. Keep in mind that different metals have different lengths of durability. Ask your jeweller how often yours should be refreshed.

– Beware of chemicals

Chemicals and abrasive solutions can erode the metal setting. If you’re coming into contact with these, its best to ensure that your ring is far away.

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Top 10 summer bridal shower ideas

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Bridal showers can be just one more thing on your already long to-do list. Oftentimes it can be a challenge to find something to do that is suitable for all ages and interests, as this is usually something for all the women invited to the wedding. Don’t be overwhelmed and certainly don’t take on any pressure about it.

If you know you’re being surprised, subtly hint at what kind of get together you would enjoy, or ask your partner to secretly let your maid of honour know what you think would work best.

Whether it’s a surprise set up by your maid of honour or you’re part of the organising, here are some fabulous ideas that will make them exciting and fun for everyone.
1. Moonlight picnic

If your bridal shower is in summertime, wait for a full moon and have a nighttime picnic. Add candle lights or lanterns for a cosy atmosphere.

 

2. Lawn games

Perfect for outdoor-lovers, have some fun in the sun with games like croquet, bowles, or even water gun fights.

3. Charity event

Sometimes, it’s more rewarding to give than to receive. Why not make a team effort to support a worthy cause? Volunteer at an animal shelter, community centre, make gift parcels for needy kids or visit an old-age home.

4. Dinner and a show

If you like entertainment, watch a show with your besties. Live music, theatre, and even ballet are good options. End it off with some drinks for a perfect night!

5. Bake day

If you’re more in the mood for staying in, why not get the ladies together and bake some sweet treats? Waffles, cupcakes, cookies or brownies are good things to do together.

6. Pajama party

A proper girls night is in order before you get married. Wear pajamas, do facials and share secrets with the women in your life.

7. Foraging

Foraging has become quite popular and is a ton of fun. Take the ladies to see what nature has to offer and appreciate the wonderful flora that abound.

8. Pool party

Poolside get-togethers are great because everyone can choose how to spend the day. Getting your tan on, splashing in the pool to cool down or making fresh drinks by on the side are all on the menu.

9. Perfume making

If you’re feeling experimental, why not got to a perfume making class? Surrounded by beautiful glassware and exotic scents, you will feel like you’re in heaven.

10. Champagne brunch

This might sound so done-before, but that’s because it’s so much fun! Set a table outside or inside, and gather your loved-ones for a festive brunch.

 
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Princess Beatrice’s wedding: What we know so far

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Royal weddings have a special place in our hearts, simply because they are so vastly different from every other kind of wedding there is. Everything is done on a big scale and according to tradition. Certain rules and do’s and don’ts apply. Procedure must be followed and the bride and groom almost seem to be bystanders. Still, it’s nothing short of a fairy tale the day the royal bride steps out in her beautiful dress.

Princess Beatrice of York is the daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and of course, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II. However, news of her engagement to Edoardo Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi had been overshadowed by a recent scandal involving her father, and not much is known about the wedding details. Here is what we do know.

Her platinum engagement ring was designed by Shaun Leane and has a 3.5 carat round diamond set in an art deco design, with tapered baguettes on each side of the centre.

The couple is not allowed to reveal their wedding date until the Queen approves the reveal. According to Express.co.uk, a friend of the couple said they will reveal the wedding date early in the new year. The wedding is rumoured to be in the “early summer,” which could be anything from May to June.

Regarding the venue, the general thought was that they would tie the knot at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, as well as Beatrice’s sister, Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank. However, reliable intel now points toward The Guards’ Chapel at St James’s Park, which serves military members and their families.

 

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Another rumour doing the rounds is that award-winning British singer-songwriter James Blunt, who is a close friend of the couple, will be performing at the wedding.

 

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Either way, we’re sure the wedding will be marvelous and we will be here for it every step of the way!

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