The South African wedding industry has taken a hard knock amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Most vendors are unable to perform their services, meaning they don’t earn any money.
Current regulations stipulate that social gatherings and events, such as weddings are not allowed. People may marry at Home Affairs but cannot have a wedding in the traditional sense.
The Association of Wedding Professionals in South Africa is now taking government to court to reopen the industry.
“The amount of employment lost at the moment, the amount of businesses closing at the moment in the wedding industry is astronomical,” Jurie Smit of the Association said in an interview with eNCA. “We just can’t keep going on as it is at the moment.”
The Wedding industry wants to get back to work. The Association of Wedding Professionals in South Africa is taking the Government to court. @MasegoRahlaga talks to Jurie Smit from the Association. #COVID19 #Level #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/a08tav0gud
— eNCA (@eNCA) July 11, 2020
Smit argues that wedding venues with chapels can fall under the category of a religious institution, and venues that serve food can technically be considered restaurants, both of which are open to the public under Level 3 regulations.
He further argues that people are having their own intimate weddings at home, regardless of regulations banning social gatherings, and that in many cases people do not follow safety and health regulations.
He says that if they were to reopen the industry, vendors would follow social distancing and health measures.
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Brooklyn Beckham and model Nicola Peltz recently got engaged. The photographer and eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham announced their big news on Saturday, July 11.
Taking to Instagram, Beckham wrote a sweet message to his new fianceé and posted a stunning picture of the pair, taken by his little sister Harper.
“Two weeks ago I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said yes xx I am the luckiest man in the world. I promise to be the best husband and the best daddy one day ❤️ I love you baby xx,” he wrote on Instagram.
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Peltz shared the same image, captioning it, “you’ve made me the luckiest girl in the world. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life by your side. your love is the most precious gift. I love you so so much baby and thank you harper for this pic ?”
The family seem to have all given their seal of approval, as they all took to Instagram with well wishes for the pair. Mom Victoria wrote on Instagram, “The MOST exciting news!! We could not be happier… Wishing you so much love and a lifetime of happiness. We all love you both so much x”.
Dad David said, “Congratulations to these two beautiful people ♥️ As they begin this exciting journey together we are so so happy for you guys.”
Beckham and Peltz began dating in late 2019, and went ‘Instagram official’ in early January 2020. Congrats to the happy couple!
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We all want our weddings to be a perfect occasion, however, we can’t control everything. At times, silly things happen and the best we can do is laugh it off.
Considering that weddings are one of the most celebrated occasions, the likelihood of mishaps becomes all too possible. Sometimes, we’re lucky enough to catch it on camera.
When something goes wrong on a wedding day, we shouldn’t let it get to us, those are the moments that make memories. After all, it’s the imperfections that make things unique.
If you’ve experienced a wedding mistake, you may be embarrassed about it. Just know, that it’s quite common. Here are some silly wedding mishaps to get you chuckling:
This groom had breakfast on his mind, and his bride couldn’t contain her laughter.
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Oh no! The Cake!
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Handing over wedding rings shouldn’t have been this tough
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When your guests go overboard with the sendoff
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Perhaps they should have practiced this
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Giraffe wants in on the wedding photoshoot fun
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Some guests just can’t contain their excitement
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We get it, wedding days are tiring
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Wedding dress sabotages bride
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvdjVryFWvb/
Shocked faces after newlyweds are attacked by their decor
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You can’t have a wedding on the beach without getting your feet wet
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Page boy just doesn’t like his partner, opts for another one
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When the pool is just too inviting
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This guy has some dangerous dance moves
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What’s a wedding without a good photobomb?
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A man in Betul, a district in Madhya Pradesh, India got married to two women at the same time in the same ceremony on July 8. The nuptials were attended by villagers and family members, who witnessed what may be the first wedding ever with two brides marrying the same man.
Sandeep Uike, the groom in question, married two women, one from a district called Hoshangabad and the other from Koyalari village. He first met his Hoshangabad bride while he was in Bhopal for his studies. While he dated the woman, his family began plans for an arranged marriage between him and the woman from Koyalari village. Of course, all parties involved were unhappy, and the families of all three met to resolve the matter.
Together, they came to the conclusion that, should both women agree, Uike would marry both of them. It is apparent that they both agreed, and the wedding plans commenced.
Mishrilal Parate, vice-president of Janpad Panchayat Ghodadongri (a governmental organisation) told The Siasat Daily that none of the family members were opposed to the union.
The ceremony took place in a village called Keria, and the required rituals were performed. According to The Siasat Daily, this was the first occasion in history where a man made vows to two women at the same time.
Authorities in the district, however, are investigating the event and how it occurred since weddings are not yet allowed due to coronavirus restrictions. They said that permission is needed for weddings to take place, and none was given to these families.
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