Today’s brides are unique, and deserve a ring to match. Rather than going for the expected diamond, modern brides are turning to alternative stones to adorn their ring fingers. For a sweet, soft look, why not consider going for morganite? This pink gemstone has become a trendy alternative in recent years.
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Morganite is a semi-precious stone in the beryl family, making it related to emerald and aquamarine. While it is typically light peach in colour, it can range in shades from orange to pink.
The stone was discovered in Madagascar in 1910. It was named after famous financier J.P. Morgan, who was well-known for his love of gemstones. Today, the majority of morganite comes from Minas Gerais, Brazil.
According to Crystal Vaults.com, morganite “cleanses the emotional body of stress and anxiety, old wounds and hidden traumas, and enkindles lightness within the spirit, as if a burden has been lifted.”
The stone also encourages and maintains loving thoughts.
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The stone has slowly grown in popularity over the years.
“While diamonds are still the most popular gemstone used in engagement rings, other gemstones, including morganite, are becoming increasingly sought after,” Brilliant Earth co-founder and co-CEO Beth Gerstein told Vox. “We continue to see an increasing interest in pink engagement rings following the rise of millennial pink in 2017.”
Morganite scores 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, making it softer than diamond yet still quite durable. However, it is more susceptible to scratches and damage.
Besides being unique, morganite is also way more affordable than diamond, making it a great choice for an engagement ring.
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Weddings across the globe are being postponed or cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. One American couple refused to let the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way of…
The coronavirus pandemic has postponed wedding plans across the globe for the foreseeable future. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate love!
Johannesburg-based couple Kyle Hyam and Gaby Trathen were meant to get married this past weekend on April 26. However, they were left heartbroken that they had to postpone their big day.
“Initially it was a tough decision, but when President [Cyril] Ramaphosa forbid social gatherings and closed borders the decision was made for us – it was out of our control, which somehow made it easier,” said Trathen to Times Live.
“The entire celebration will now be moved to 2021, when travel bans will hopefully be lifted so all our international guests can join us and large gatherings are permitted.”
Despite the day being cancelled, their friends and family decided to help put a smile back on their faces and still celebrate.
“Although friends and family could not celebrate with them the way we had planned, we decided to ensure they had something happy from us all on what would have been their wedding day,” said Hyam’s sister, Taryn Wiebols.
Friends and family from across the world all sent in videos of themselves dancing to Pharrell William’s Happy. The song was chosen to encourage the couple to not let the current tough situation get them down.
“The song ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams has an overall theme that nothing can bring you down if you believe in the power of love and happiness. We danced to this song in our homes all over the world. We danced in our kitchens, lounges, cars, on rooftops and even in the rain,” said Wiebols.
“This is now ‘Take 1’ of their wedding party. We are so ‘Happy’ they have found each other and we cannot wait to celebrate ‘Take 2’ in person when it is safe to do so.”
A friend in Australia edited the clips together into one fun, uplifting video. Watch it here:
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Anthony and Cleopatra. Romeo and Juliet. Justin and Hailey. These are iconic love stories, a legacy that will forever endure. Justin and Hailey Bieber’s love story was 10…
You’d assume that a bride and groom would want to be the centre of attention on their wedding day. It would be difficult for this to be the case if you have a celebrity in your bridal party, right?
Maybe not. Throughout the years, quite a few celebrities have been bridesmaids for the special people in their lives (both famous and not). They seem to always understand that the day should not revolve around them!
Whether you’re shocked by this or not, you’re probably curious to see some celebs who have been happy on the sidelines. Here are some of our favourites:
– Beyonce
BEYONCE?! Yes, the extremely popular singer, Beyonce Gisslle Knowles-Carter, stood up next to her little sister, Solange, on her special day. Of course, Beyonce would never steal the show at her own sister’s wedding, because as we all know… Solange can fight!
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– Rihanna
RiRi is something else! The ‘Love on the Brain’ singer’s assistant, Jennifer Morales got married in Honolulu in 2015. Naturally, Rihanna was a bridesmaid in the wedding.
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– Sofia Vergara
Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara wore a yellow bridesmaid dress for her friend Chi’s wedding, in 2015. She was escorted to the wedding by her fiancée Joe Manganiello.
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– Rachel Bilson
Not the first time Bilson has been a bridesmaid, the actress played the role again for her Hart of Dixie costumer Gelareh Khalioun.
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– Taylor Swift
For her childhood friend, she would do anything. The award-winning singer stood beside her friend Britany Maack as she said her vows. Swift was the maid of honour at this wedding, performing all duties from train carrying to posing for photos.
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– Margot Robbie
Robbie was a bridesmaid at her friend Juilia Koenig’s wedding in Kauai, Hawaii. At the time she was a newly-wed herself.
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– Victoria Beckham
Victorial Beckham does it all! No we’re not talking about in her personal life. For her friend actress Eva Longoria’s wedding, she was not only the bridesmaid, but also designed the wedding gown and assisted the bride with her shoes.
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– Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
The twins were bridesmaids in New Zealand in their friends wedding. The all-black attire devotees seem to have gotten their way for their outfits too!
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– Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts was a bridesmaid in the wedding of her friends Kara Elkin, a designer, and Nick Walker, a photographer.
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– Kelly Rowland and Lala Anthony
Ciara’s wedding was star studded, not only in its guestlist, but in the bridal party too. The two most famous bridesmaids are songstress and Destiny’s Child legend, Kelly Rowland, and actress Lala Anthony. The bridesmaids also included a well-known choreographer, and a celebrity make-up artist.
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Elaborate, five-tier cakes are definitely a sight to behold but sometimes less is more. One-tier wedding cakes have slowly been rising in popularity as couples seek to make…
It’s been 365 days since Idris and Sabrina Elba tied the knot, and the pair seem as loved up as ever.
The couple married on April 26, 2019 in a lavish three-day Moroccan ceremony at the Ksar Char Bagh hotel in Marrakesh.
Taking to Instagram, Sabrina shared a new video from their nuptials capturing the meaningful moment she walked down the aisle.
“Words can’t describe what I felt in this moment. Walking down the aisle and seeing the man of my dreams, my best friend, standing in front of me ready to make a bond that lasts forever,” Sabrina captioned the image.
“You have changed my life, you have changed my world, you have changed my spirit. I thank you for the happiness you give me every day and the love you show me and my family. I can’t believe it’s been a year. All the memories we’ve make it feel like a lifetime. Let’s celebrate today for our future and be thankful for the health and happiness we have. I love you Idris and I forever will. Happy anniversary ❤️ @idriselba”
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