If you’ve recently tied the knot, we bet you only have eyes for your partner. Your honeymoon should be a special time filled with romance and love. Forget about the stress and worries of real life, this is all about quality bonding time.
South Africa has no shortage of romantic ventures and secluded little spots. Take a look at these couple-focused activities for head-over-heels lovebirds.
1. Hot air balloon
Nothing says ‘romance’ like a hot air balloon ride. Many a proposal has been carried out mid-air, but it’s even more thrilling to take in the view with your new spouse. We like Mankwe Gametrackers in Pilanesberg.
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2. Picnic
You’ve done it a thousand times, but it never gets old. Picnics are the universal go-to romantic date and it’s easy to see why. Food, beautiful surroundings and your loved one. What more could you want? Find a secluded beach, park or nature spot for the perfect picnic.
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3. Wine tasting
Ah, the original love potion. Wine farms are notoriously beautiful and create the perfect setting. Do a tasting, a pairing or full out dinner date, but include wine. You’ll thank us later. Take a look at Haskell Vineyards in Stellenbosch.
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4. Couple’s massage
Massages plus romance? Win-win! Massages are not only relaxing and reviving, it’s great for your muscles and blood circulation. You’ll both leave feeling revived and pampered from head to toe! We recommend Vusalela Day Spa in Pretoria.
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5. Sunset boat cruise
Imagine it: The wind through your hair, the sun’s last golden rays and the gentle waves of the sea. Boat rides are an escape from reality and will make you fall in love all over again! We like Waterfront Charters in Cape Town.
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6. Dance lesson
Learn a new skill or practice an old hobby! Dance lessons from tango to salsa and everything in between are fun and you get to hold your love in your arms. Give it a try! We love Salsa Cape Town.
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Home Affairs are considering registration of marriages to be allowed under Level 3 of the national lockdown.
The department is currently dealing with a tremendous backlog in birth registrations which have accumulated during Level 5, according to News24. They restarted these registrations on May 1.
“The department had an estimated backlog of 81 650 [registrations] at the beginning of Level 4 lockdown,” its acting director-general, Jackie MacKay, told the committee.
“Of the aforementioned backlog, the department registered 46 541 births which represent 57% of the above, estimated backlog.”
MacKay added that 35 109 births are yet to be registered and that demand was high for re-issuing of birth certificates and temporary ID certificates.
Finally, MacKay noted that a growing demand for all services provided by the department has led to a discussion about the identification of areas which are to be relaxed as we move through the levels of the national lockdown.
As a result, Home Affairs proposed that the registration of marriages be allowed during Level 3. According to The Citizen, these registrations, if they should be allowed, will happen through appointments.
While we are still unsure of when lockdown Level 3 will be put in place, Ramaphosa has hinted at the chance of it coming before the end of the month.
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The bride’s ring used to be the sole focus of an engagement. These days, groom’s rings are claiming their place in the spotlight too. Don’t let her have all the fun, show your rocking ring to all who can see.
Take a look at these stellar rings for inspiration:
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As the traditional diamond engagement or wedding ring slowly loses popularity, various alternatives are being used in its place. One newbie on the scene, be it a bit…
World number 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic has shared the sweet story of how he surprised now-wife Jelena with an adorable proposal.
Novak and Jelena have known each other since childhood. They met in high school and have been together since 2005. In 2013, Djokovic went to new heights, literally, with his proposal when he took Jelena on a hot air balloon ride.
“She thought we’re going hiking or something like this but we went for a hot air balloon ride. I arranged another hot air balloon in the distance that when we were coming closer to it, it rises and released the banner sign ‘will you marry me”, Djokovic said during an interview on ‘In Depth with Graham Bensinger’.
However, the plan did not go off smoothly. The hot air balloon pilot in the other balloon was struggling to detach the proposal sign. There was also a hole in the balloon, causing it to start sinking.
“So there was a panic as the balloon started going down and she was like ‘oh my god’,” he continued.
As the balloon is sinking, the pilot manages to release the sign.
“And then the thing goes down and I’m reading it slowly because it’s letter up. I’m like what will you marry me. But I’m like its a commercial? Is he crazy at 7:00 am? Why would he want to put a commercial out? It’s not a commercial banner and he’s already down on the knee,” Jelena recalled.
Despite the hitches, the proposal was perfect because Djokovic was able to surprise his future wife.
“She keeps on telling me, she knows me so well that I can’t surprise her. But I am really glad that I managed to surprise her that time when I needed to,” Djokovic concluded.
The pair married on 10 July, 2014 and are still together. They share two children.
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