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Pitch Perfect star announces engagement

October 28, 2019 No Comments

Actors Adam Devine and Chloe Bridges have recently become engaged after four years of dating. The comedy actor popped the question in secret whilst the couple were on a boat cruise.

He then took to Instagram to announce the news, writing, “She said yes! Well actually she said ‘ahh Adam’ and then kissed me but I’m pretty sure that means YES! I love Chloe more than anything and I’m so excited to spend the rest of my life with her amazing self. You are my best friend and I’m thrilled you want to get old and wrinkly with me! You’ll be less wrinkly. I’m gonna look like a Saint Bernard. I proposed this past weekend and wanted to keep it private for a few days but we are now ready to tell the world! Love you @chloebridges! Have fun planning the wedding. I’ll be there for the cake tasting. ?”

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The couple met on set of their film, Final Girls in 2014, reportedly began dating in February 2015 and have been together ever since.

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Fans know Devine for Workaholics, the Comedy Central show he both co-wrote and starred in. He went on to act as Bumper in the popular Pitch Perfect franchise. Former Pretty Little Liars actor Chloe Bridges is currently featuring in Netflix’s Insatiable.

In an Instagram post, Bridges wrote, “We are doing it!! I love this man with my whole heart and I am so excited to be with him forever. I’ve known we had a special connection since we first met (well FIRST I liked the way his butt looked in his jeans and the way he made me laugh and the fact that his backpack was monogrammed which seemed VERY adult to me five years ago) and I quickly learned that he is the kindest, funniest, most incredible man I’ve ever met. I’m so proud to be his girl and will be even prouder to be his wife. Let’s do this baby @andybovine.”

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5 Unique bachelor party ideas

October 25, 2019 No Comments

It’s your last few days as a single man, but you’re not up for a wild evening out with the boys. You want to be feeling fresh and ready for you big day ahead instead of hungover and rough. If crazy parties are not your thing, there are a number of fun and different ways to celebrate your last days of singleness with your best boys. Here are 5 unique ideas for a bachelor party.

1. Rent a beach house

It might be a bit more costly than your average bachelor party, but who can say no to a weekend away along the coast? Pack in your swimming shorts, some meat to braai, and a six-pack of cold ones. You and your boys will appreciate that weekend away of pure quality time when you fondly reminisce of the ‘good ole days’

2. Do the escape room challenge

Put your friendship to the test and see how well you and your boys fair against riddles and confined spaces. These escape rooms put critical thinking and teamwork to the test. If you’re looking for more than just a crazy night out partying, this idea for a bachelor party might be right up your alley.

3. Take a road trip

Few things are as exhilarating as the open road. Take a road trip along the Garden Route and make sure you stop at every small town along the way to get that authentic road trip experience. Who knows when you’ll get to experience a boys trip again.

4. Play paintball or laser tag

A very popular choice for group functions, paintballing might be the perfect idea for a bachelor party. You get to experience survival of the fittest gaming action in reality and show off your skills to your mates. For those who want the fun without the pain, laser tag is a great alternative option.

5. Go camping

Being outdoors in nature always seems to provide the perfect setting for some reflection on your journey and friendship together. Bond over a campfire and some beers while you tell embarrassing stories about each other. Most campsites also include allocated fishing areas for some extra fun!

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Pinterest-inspired engagement shoot fails hilariously

October 25, 2019 No Comments

Many a boyfriend has had to comply with his girlfriend’s latest photo recreation attempt of some amazing couple photo she saw online. The universal sigh followed by the eye roll, usually ending in a blunt refusal to pose any longer (four hours later). One newly engaged man was a darling, and completely down for it.

Despite his best efforts, though, Collin Hewett messed it up completely. As in, horrendously. He practically drowned his fiance, Alyssa Snodsmith, in champagne. Luckily, she was a good sport and laughed all the way through!

The photo Alyssa found on Pinterest by photographer Brianna Bender Martin looks simple enough. So couple Collin and Alyssa decided it’s the one to recreate. Here’s where the fun starts.

Apparently, at first, all went well but the angle was not exactly right and the flow of champagne too little. So Collin kicked it up a notch. Next thing you know, champagne is streaming uncontrollably all over Alyssa’s face, with her gasping for air. Here’s the tweet that has since gone viral:

So me and Alyssa took our engagements pictures yesterday. She found a Pinterest picture that she wanted to try and recreate
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“I was trying so hard to pour it slowly that when it started to kind of trickle out at the end, I over-adjusted and it came pouring out all over her,” he told TIME, laughing.

“I’m fine by the way,” Alyssa responded to the original tweet. Seems it was all taken in good spirit and she decided to roll with it.

Their photographer, Chandler Lefever, laughed just as hard.

Apparently, the rest of their photoshoot were shots of them walking far off, taken from behind, so they wouldn’t look soaked on their engagement photos for the rest of their lives. Not nearly as much fun, we think.

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In Announcements

SA Interracial couple proposal goes viral

October 25, 2019 No Comments

This interracial South African couple’s proposal recently went viral on Youtube and the Facebook #ImStaying Group, proving that love should have no boundaries.

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In a video posted to Youtube, Samuel Varrie proposes to his girlfriend of two years, Tshepiso Mathole. On their two year anniversary, Sam first had her read a flip book he made for her under the guise that it was just a gift. They then went to a beautiful park, where Sam proceeded to get down on one knee and propose. Since being posted a month ago, the video has racked up over 50 000 views.

Watch the cute video here:

The couple met in res at the University of Pretoria where they both studied. The pair were friends for two years but after they ran for chairperson and vice-chair of Tuks village, which they both got, the flame was ignited.

They fell in love quickly, and after two years of dating, they are ready to get married.

Sam spoke to Tshepi’s uncle beforehand to discuss all of the details because he wanted to follow customary law, but still wanted to keep everything a surprise. However, the uncle spilt the beans and told Tshepi that he met with Sam. According to Tshepi, nothing stays a secret in customary law.

Out of respect for Tshepiso’s culture, Sam decided to engage in lobola negotiations. In order to do things right according to her culture, Sam’s family had to write a letter to the Tshepi’s family in which they detail their intentions to enter into union as families. The full negotiations will begin in December 2019.

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“I wanted to share with people the love that we have,” Sam explains to Jacaranda FM about why they posted the engagement video. “There is such a genuine thing that can be amazing if you just look past your race”.

Tshepiso says that although interracial relationships have become more normalised in society, they still get a lot of stares when they’re walking around. They’ve also experienced unsolicited comments when out in public.

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Sarah Hyland’s cute proposal to her bridesmaids

October 24, 2019 No Comments

Sarah Hyland’s wedding to Bachelor star Wells Adams is inching closer and closer and the actress is getting her entourage ready for her wedding. Sarah recently invited a few of her gal pals over for brunch, and it’s here where she asked them to be her bridesmaids.

Sarah chose a cute gift box to ask her friends. On the inside of the lid to the boxes, it read, ‘Will you be my bridesmaid? Love, Sarah’, which included her maid of honour as well.

Earlier in October, Hyland asked her longtime friend and fellow actress, Vanessa Hudgens, to be one of her bridesmaids by sending Hudgens a sweet gift box. Hudgens shared the surprise with her followers on her Instagram stories. It consisted of a beautiful wooden box engraved with Hudgens’s first name and adorned with a white ribbon and decorative green and gold leaves.

If you are preparing to ask your chosen friends/family to be your bridesmaids, but are feeling a bit uninspired, take a look at how actress Sarah Hyland popped the question:

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6 Creative ‘Save the Date’ ideas

October 23, 2019 No Comments

You’ve finally set a wedding date and now it’s time to let your guests know when the big day will be taking place. With these 6 creative save the date ideas, you can be sure that they will make a lasting impression and won’t go straight into the bin.

Calendar Cookie

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Informative and yummy!

Luggage tag

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Always useful but especially relevant for a destination wedding.

Candle

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One can never have too many candles.

Engraved Pencil

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Use it to add the wedding date to your calendar and for anything else you need to jot down.

Bookmark

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Now your guests can replace their scrap bookmark with a real one.

Fridge Magnet

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Use the magnet when the wedding invitation arrives and to add some fun to your fridge.

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In Advice

Where to propose in the Mother City

October 22, 2019 No Comments

So, your heart is fluttering and your mind has one ever-present thought: you’ve found the love of your life, the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Wow! Now you need to think about popping the big question.

Cape Town has plenty of romantic destinations for getting down on one knee to ask this all-important question.Whether it’s a beautiful vineyard or a stunning restaurant with a view, the Mother City has it all.

Briony Brookes, Communications and PR Manager for Cape Town Tourism, shares her thoughts about the best spots for a romantic proposal to your loved one.

Signal Hill:

Signal Hill, with its panoramic views of the city, the ocean and the mountains, is a wonderful spot for watching a stunning Cape Town sunset. With a glass of bubbly in hand, it lends itself to being among the most romantic places to pop the big question. But, if this is your choice of location for the marriage proposal, arrive early so that you can select the best spot – before you are crowded out by the many other couples spending a romantic few hours together.

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Dash Restaurant & Bar:

Smooth, soulful live jazz from Thursday to Saturday, elegant and chic decor and a panoramic backdrop of Table Mountain lit up in all its glory beneath a starry summer sky. This is the perfect location for an exclusive, romantic soiree. Dash Restaurant and Bar at the prestigious Queen Victoria Hotel is intimate while also being within the V&A Waterfront precinct. Arrive early and watch the sunset from the terrace before diving into their colourful new menu blending classic French and cultural Cape Malay-inspired cuisine. The restaurant is an idyllic setting for a special evening, such as when you’re asking for your partner’s hand.

Chapmans Peak Drive:

Chapmans Peak Drive, or simply Chappies, is the Godfather of scenic drives in Cape Town. With the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Constantiaberg Mountains on the other, this road is an absolute joy to cruise down. There are also look-out spots and over 50 picnic spots along the road. So, when it comes to proposing, Chappies is undeniably one of the top spots.

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Cape Point Nature Reserve:

If you’re looking for applause and a few damp eyes from inquisitive onlookers, then head for the top and pop the question alongside the iconic black and white old lighthouse at Cape Point. The dramatic views are unforgettable, and you will have the support and encouragement of a large audience of tourists making the trek to the top. What could be more meaningful than being congratulated in languages from all over the world?

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden:

If your partner loves beautiful gardens and a romantic picnic, then Kirstenbosch will take their breath away! The meandering pathways and green areas lined with indigenous fynbos vegetation make for the perfect spot to lay down your picnic blanket and pop some bubbly (and the big question). Enjoy the incredible views from the Boomslang Canopy Walkway as you take a romantic walk together. With all this beauty and romance your partner will surely say yes!

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In Bridal Party

Bride chooses her grannies as flower girls

October 17, 2019 No Comments

The bridal procession do not often get more attention than the bride, but this wedding’s flower girls were exceptional and truly attention-worthy. Lyndsey Raby and her new husband, Tanner, felt so privileged to have their grandmothers present at their Tennesee wedding ceremony that they went a step further and asked them to be the flower girls.

“I knew as soon as I was engaged, I wanted to involve my grandmothers,” Lyndsey told the Huffington Post.

The beaming bunch included Tanner’s gran Joyce Raby (70), Lyndsey’s two grandmothers, Betty Brown (72) and Wanda Grant (76), and even her great-grandmother 90-year-old Kathleen Brown.

“I do believe they were more excited than my bridesmaids,” Lyndsey added.

These matriarchs are an integral part of both Lyndsey and Tanner’s families and have a great influence on their lives. Lyndsey said that she felt honoured to have them at the wedding and encourages other couples to do the same. “I felt so blessed to have them all here so I wanted them to be involved.”

Traditionally, the flower girls at the wedding are the cousins or nieces of the couple, and mostly they are little children. Of course, there’s no reason why the bride can’t skip a few generations! What a special moment.

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In Accessories

16 Cool ideas for his & hers tattoos

October 16, 2019 No Comments

Tattoos today have lost their bad reputation in exchange for declarations of love, relationships and personal expression. The most recent trend involves getting compatible tattoos with your significant other that doesn’t necessarily include their name or need to be the exact same.

If you’re wanting to take the plunge and get inked with your S.O, take a look at these cool ideas:

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Most popular dates to get engaged

October 15, 2019 No Comments

Looking to get engaged soon? While there is no specific right time for everyone across the board, research has shown that people tend to get engaged on very particular days of the year.

If you’re waiting to propose or to be proposed to, one of these dates might be of significance in your future. These are the most popular days of the year to get engaged.

Christmas:

Christmas is one of the most popular Christian holidays of the year, so it makes sense that many people would get engaged on this day. Typically, people spend Christmas with their family, making it a great time for a proposal as everyone can celebrate together when the big question has been asked.

Valentine’s Day:

Of course the most romantic day of the year would be a popular time for engagements. Loved-up couples honour Saint Valentine by becoming betrothed on this special holiday. As a day particularly designed for romance, Valentines Day makes it easier to plan an elaborate proposal as your partner would not be suspicious of why you’re planning something.

Christmas Eve:

If Christmas is too stressful, Christmas Eve makes a perfect date to get engaged. Some families have a Christmas Eve dinner and exchange gifts then, instead of on Christmas itself. For Christmas lovers, the lead up to this festive event is just as fun and exciting. Because of this, Christmas Eve has become a popular date to get engaged.

New Years Eve:

The last day of the year makes for a great time for a proposal. People tend to be celebrating New Year’s Eve to usher in the new year, and are typically with their closest friends and family. This special day also provides a host of fun activities like watching fireworks, or going to a party. Those that decide to get engaged on this day thus start the new year on a high note.

New Year’s Day:

New Year’s Eve might be a bit too chaotic and busy for some people. On New Years Day, many people are reflective of their life and how they want to be better for the year ahead. Many have therefore chosen this day to begin the year with a big life change by getting engaged.

Anniversaries:

Anniversaries are dedicated days to celebrate your love and how far your relationship has come. Most couples tend to already have plans for their anniversary, and what better way to end it than with a proposal? It’s a great way to honour your love and commitment to one another.

Birthdays:

Birthdays are special days to honour someone’s life, making it the perfect time for a proposal. A ring makes for a great birthday present!

The Saturday before Valentine’s Day:

The Valentine’s spirit spreads the weeks before the lovers’ holiday. Considering most restaurants and vendors mark up their prices for Valentine’s Day, proposing the Saturday before the holiday makes for a more cost-effective time to propose while still having Valentine’s romance in the air.

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