As couples turn more and more to natural finishes for their big day, plants are being given more and more power. Fresh, earthy greens are springing to perfection in wedding decor, from wedding bouquets to floral centrepieces. But what about your wedding cake?
As cake decorations, flowers are expected. So why not consider using leaves? They’re stunning, easy to gather and will add a fresh finish to your cake.
Here are some ideas to inspire you:
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We’re only one month into 2020, and we have yet another celebrity engagement! Model Jourdan Dunn took to Instagram to announce her engagement to rap artist and streetwear…
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been serving us looks for years, but her latest one might just be our favourite. The former Miss Universe tied the knot to American footballer Tim Tebow in spectacular style recently, and her bridal makeup has captured our hearts.
Creating her own spin on soft glam, Demi-Leigh’s makeup artist, Renee De Wit, worked with the models stunning features to enhance her natural beauty on her big day. Here’s how to achieve Demi-Leigh’s soft glam face beat.
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Using a mix of Smashbox Studio Skin and Chanel Ultra le Teint foundation, De Wit created a dewy, flawless base. She completed the face with the Sensai highlighting concealer, Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in the shade Fresh Melon to give the cheeks a gentle flush of colour and the Dior Backstage Glow face palette to perfectly highlight Demi-Leigh’s cheekbones and the high points of her face.
Smashbox Studio Skin available at Foschini Beauty for R580.
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in the shade Fresh Melon available on Bobbi Brown.co.za for R490
The focus of this look is definitely the eye makeup. De Wit opted for a soft brown smokey eye, using the Urban Decay Born To Run Palette and Dior 5 Colours 757 palette to create a blended crease shade. Remember to diffuse the shadows outwards towards your eyebrows to create a catlike effect that is ultra feminine.
The lid shade comes from the Huda Beauty Rose Gold Palette. Chanel Waterproof eyeliner in Espresso smudged and layered with Bobbi Brown Long wear Gel liner pot mixed with Inglot Duraline sealer was used to achieve a soft angled liner.
Urban Decay Born To Run Palette available on Urban Decay.com for R800
Bobbi Brown Long wear Gel liner available on Superbalist R420
Line the lips with the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lip liner before filling in the centre with a warm mid tone nude. De Wit opted for MAC Retro Matte lipstick in Lady Be Good and the Bobbi Brown Brownie Pink lipstick. Of course, don’t forget to lock the look in with a stronghold setting spray. De Wit chose the Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray.
MAC retro matte in Lady be good available at MAC for R330.
Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray available at Foschini Beauty for R860.
Feature image: Instagram / Tim Tebow
Following last year’s success with Life is Now, their first line in perfumes, Pepe Jeans London has just launched Celebrate, a new line in fragrances for him and…
If you are looking to bring a unique blend of style, substance and sass to your life this summer, Bloom Gin is the answer. Recently launched in South Africa, Bloom is passionate about using only natural ingredients, so you won’t find sugar in any of their gins – which makes for the perfect summer drink!
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– Prizes are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for money
– Winners who do not respond to Wedding Etc within 7 days will forfeit the prize
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For three generations, the Sonnenberg family have been creating Diemersfontein moments on this iconic estate in Wellington. What started as a family retreat is today the home of…
Not one to be out done, Idols SA judge Somizi Mhlongo made sure his second wedding to husband Mohale Motaung was even more lavish than their traditional wedding of 2019. The couple, dubbed Somhale, threw an extravagant white wedding on Thursday, January 30.
The pair have been teasing details of the lavish celebration for months, and of course it was every bit as extraordinary as we would expect.
A host of celebrities were in attendance, including Minnie Dlamini-Jones, Casper Nyovest, Khanyi Mbau, DJ Zinhle, Shimza, Lerato Sengadi, Thando Thabethe, Ayanda Thabethe and Bonang Matheba. Guests were instructed to wear white and red-bottom shoes.
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Right after heading former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wedding to Tim Tebow, celebrity planner Zavion Khotse headed this extravaganza. Their wedding flowers were imported from Colombia, Holland, Thailand, and Kenya.
According to reports, Somizi had three outfit changes, each of which were accessorised with different Christian Louboutin red-bottom shoes. Celebrity designer Gert-Johan Coetzee was at the helm of at least one of these looks.
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Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until next month to see more details. The wedding will exclusively be broadcast in a 4-part Showmax special from February 24, 2020.
“This is the final piece of the puzzle … the final celebration of our union … it’s been an amazing journey, so many events, so many friends, so much family and so much love. Thank you all for joining in via our social media,” writes Somizi on Instagram. “I’m very happy to announce that in weeks to come, you’ll get to see the 4part special of #SomhaleUnion exclusively on @showmaxonline from 24 February”
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Also read: Somizi and Mohale wed in lavish ceremony
Feature image: Instagram / Somizi