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    Bride scams wedding guests

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    One thrifty bride-to-be took all her would-be wedding guests for a ride.

    Apparently, she and her husband opted for a crowd-funded wedding, then cancelled the wedding after receiving over USD 30 000 (over R440 000!) and pocketed the money. Friends and family alike were outraged, and understandably so.

    According to Digg, the would-be bride posted a message to a Facebook group to say that the wedding has been canelled for now, but did not provide concrete reasons why. Screenshots from her Facebook message were posted to Reddit. In the meantime, the couple plan to use the money for a “honeymoon”, after which they will supposedly reschedule the wedding. Here’s the best part: They said they will re-open the fund once the wedding had been rescheduled to welcome any further donations.

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    Some guests, who have already gotten leave for the supposed wedding, were very upset and called the bride “greedy”. She responded by saying she felt attacked, and that since they donated the money as a gift, it doesn’t matter how she spends it.

    This after loved ones selflessly donated hard earned money for what they believed was a worthy cause. Beware ladies and gents. No good deed goes unpunished.

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    Fun alternative bachelorette ideas

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    Your bachelorette is seen as the last time you get to party with your girlfriends as a single woman. It’s often associated with wild nights out, drinking way too much and some scantily-clad well-built men. We’ll stop there.

    This special event can be so much more. If you want to do things a little different, it can become a treasured memory of best friends coming together to spend some much needed girl-time, allowing you to share your hopes and dreams for the future while getting rid of the wedding stress.

    Here are some fun, alternative ideas to the traditional bachelorette party:

    Take a hiking-trip

    If you like being active, getting outdoors with the gals is a great way to recharge, forget about your phone and get close to nature. Remember to do research beforehand and only hike on established routes. Booking a tour-guide might also be a good idea, so you don’t have to worry about anything! For a full weekend of fun, you can even consider setting up camp and sleeping over.

    Take a cooking or cocktail class

    If you’re not that adventurous, why not keep it indoors and take a culinary class together? Learning to make something yummy to eat or drink is guaranteed to result in loads of laughter and a satisfied tummy. Plus, adding skills to your repertoire is always a plus!

    Guided garden tours

    If you like sunshine, beautiful flowers and fresh air, but you’re not keen to do a full on hike, get out there with a botanical garden tour. Many botanical gardens have amazing histories and it’s always interesting to have someone knowledgeable to teach you about the birds and the bees. End it off with a lovely picnic!

    Sing your heart out

    If you have the talent (and even if you don’t) a sing-off is always a goodie. Karaoke is a great way to let your hair down and forget the world. Take a trip down memory lane and sing to your high school favourites, or strut your stuff with the latest pop song.

    Get creative: Clay, soap or candles

    Art is known for being therapeutic, and having something to show for it will be a special memory. There are many different options, like pottery, candle making and soap making. Choose something that strikes your fancy and will look lovely in your home.

     

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    Best and worst engagement photoshoots

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    You know how it goes: Photos or it didn’t happen. Recently, it has almost become a competition, with some couples going to extreme lengths to do certain poses and photographers bending over backwards to capture it on film. Some fail hilariously, others make for incredibly beautiful photos. We’ve found the best and worst.

    The best

    We’ve all seen them, and we’ve all wished we were in them. Some engagement photoshoots out there are simply jaw-dropping, and here are the best ones we found.

    Playful:

    Include your pet:

    Romantic:

    Funny:

    The worst

    From going horribly wrong, to just plain uninspired, here are the worst. Don’t try this at home.

    Uhm…

    Breaking bad indeed

    Careful now!

    Why though?

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    Man makes wedding ring from own fingernails

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    Creativity is always encouraged and being inventive is cool. But this guy might have just taken it too far. A Japanese man collected his fingernail clippings for a year, then ground it to a powder and baked it to create a “stone” for an engagement ring. The end result is a pitch black, rock hard stone. If you didn’t know, you would probably never guess that’s it’s made from human nails.

    He created the silver band himself too, baking and filing everything from scratch, and filming the whole painstaking process. The video went viral and has over 5,593,473 views. The internet is not quite sure how to respond, ranging from disgusted to amazed!

    We’re not sure if he actually proposed to someone with it yet, but we do think he would be a very hands-on husband.

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    Bindi Irwin’s wedding will honour her dad

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    Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Steve Irwin, will marry her longtime boyfriend Chandler Powell this November. They both want this special day to honour Steve, as he was much loved by all and had a very good relationship with his daughter. Steve, a wildlife conservationist, passed away in 2006 after being stung by a sting-ray.

    Her younger brother, Robert, will walk her down the aisle. In a touching post on social media, Bindi said: “Dad, You would be so incredibly proud of Robert. He has been such an amazing support during this beautiful new life chapter.” If that hasn’t made you tear up yet, Bindi’s mum Terri will dance with her in Steve’s place for the traditional father-daughter dance.

    The Irwin family portray a wholesome picture and seem to be really close to each other. Speaking to the Sunshine Coast Daily, she said: “I do really wish that dad was here to be able to celebrate with us as a family. I think in some ways he is and his spirit lives on in everything that we do, and I always feel closest to dad here at Australia Zoo.”

    True to the family’s love for nature and wildlife, the wedding will be held at Australia Zoo, which was set up years ago by Bindi’s grandparents. Steve Irwin grew up working in the zoo. That’s also where she met Chandler and where they got engaged on her 21st birthday. And, not all too surprisingly, Bindi will carry a koala down the aisle (one of her favourite animals) instead of a bouquet.

    “I’m not sure how many people have walked down the aisle with a koala, but we may be setting some new trends for weddings from here on out,” she said laughingly on Good Morning America.

    The sustainability-focused couple might send out their invitations made from elephant waste, according to hints from the wedding planner, Trudy Croad. “Both Bindi and Chandler are the ultimate in everything being sustainable and recyclable, so from every element of their day, they’re going to really want that to come true. Elephant poo makes the most beautiful recycled wedding invitation paper. So they could use the elephant poo they have on site to make their invitations,” she told The Mirror.

    As for what she would wear, Bindi playfully posted a teaser of the dress, showing only the sleeve (and her gorgeous ring):

     

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    I said yes to the dress ?

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    Chandler commented on the post: “I can’t wait. You’re going to be so beautiful.”

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    10 Unique engagement rings we absolutely adore

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    All engagement rings are unique in some way, sure. But some are more unique than others! Since it’s something you’ll be wearing for the rest of your life (hopefully), it’s quite a big deal that you love it. Some leave the ring-choosing to their significant other, while some make it very clear that if they are ever being proposed to, they want to choose the ring themselves.

    We found some not-so-traditional rings. And you won’t believe your eyes.

    1. I will rock you

    This unpolished, earthy-looking ring has a very magical charm to it. Enough to melt a heart of stone.

    2. What stone is that?

    This ring is absolutely brilliant. The stone, called a Chrysoberyl, is a colour somewhere between honey and lime.

     

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    WHAT STONE IS THAT? Meet Chrysoberyl! A hue of honey, with a tint of green, this beauty is the 3rd hardest stone after diamonds and sapphires, and comes in a range of colors. For his love’s engagement ring, Taylor wanted a stone that was slightly more green because it “looked like the color of her eyes.” I created this piece with scalloped bezel and clean band, and am so proud of how this stunner turned out. . . . #jewelrydesigner #chicagojewelrydesigner #customengagementring #customweddingrings #alternativebridal #chrysoberyl #vivianalanghoffdesign #vivianalanghoff #uniqueweddingrings #uniqueengagementring #ooakjewelry #ooak #chicagojewelry #chicagojewelrystore #logansquare #logansquarejewelry

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    3. Moonlight fever

    This ring is truly one of a kind. The multicolour moonstone is mesmerizing. We love it to the moon and back.

    4. The darker side of love

    This one is eye catching and surely not dainty, but beautiful in a fairy tale-kind of way.

     

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    The loveliest diamond inclusions @toddreedjewelry

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    5. Diamonds are forever

    This brown diamond stole our hearts. Plain and simple.

     

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    Light brown diamond @eriebasin

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    5. Bouquet of love

    This cluster ring looks like crystallized fruit and reminds us of laughter. How exquisite.

    7. The galaxy on my finger

    Opals are simply inexplicable. This looks like something out of this world.

    8. Something from the sea

    There’s no law that says engagement rings have to sport stones,. We love these freshwater pearls for soemthing different.

    9. Love triangle

    This is such a refreshing design and the rose gold just makes it pop. We are sold on these.

    10. Open ending

    This one is inspiring for many reasons, but mostly because it doesn’t try to outshine everything else. We love the way it catches the eye and the design truly complements the hand.

     

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    Pitch Perfect star announces engagement

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    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

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    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

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    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:

    “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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