• Weddings are long, all-day events and it’s best to be comfortable. Instead of struggling in a pair of sky-high heels, why not stay grounded in a cool pair of sneakers? Converse is making it so much easier with their latest collection, a range of wedding sneakers.

    The sneakers come in both high top and low top versions in white black and metallic colour ways, and can be customised with your name and wedding date.

    “Constructed with the latest and most innovative shoe technologies, Converse are built for all-day wear, so you can dance late into your wedding night in complete comfort,” reads the Converse website. ” Say ‘I do’ in style and pick the silhouette that is best suited for your big day with low and high top styles or get some added height with our women’s platform silhouette.”

    “From white wedding sneakers to sneakers that shine and shimmer, choose from a great selection to dress everyone from the bride and groom to bridesmaids and groomsmen. Want something uniquely your own? Customise a pair of custom wedding sneakers with Converse by You.”

    Here are a few of the sneakers available for purchase:

    Credit: Converse.com
    Credit: Converse.com
    Credit: Converse.com

    Unfortunately, the shoes are currently only available in US.

    Also read: Flat wedding shoes: Yes you can

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    US filmmaker Lee Loechler is the man of many a Disney-lover’s dreams. He had a few tricks up his sleeve when he took his unsuspecting girlfriend, Sthuthi David, on a date to watch her favourite movie, Sleeping Beauty.

    A partner in crime filmed the two watching the movie, when suddenly the well-known scene of the prince about to kiss the princess changes into something quite unusual. First, the characters’ faces change to resemble Lee and Sthuthi, and then things take a different turn. Sthuthi looks confused, then the on-screen prince takes a ring box out of his pocket and throws it out of the screen for Lee to catch!

    “I love you with my whole heart, including all of its ventricles, atriums, valves… She’s a cardiologist,” he tells the crowd. “Sthuthi David, M.D., will you live happily ever after with me?” he asks.

    The rest, as they say, is history.

    Watch how the fairy tale unfolds:

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    Your first wedding anniversary is special. A whole 365 days with your partner is no small feat and the traditional gift for a wedding anniversary is paper.

    Symbolic of how fragile marriage is and the need to look after it carefully, paper is merely a guide that can be interpreted any way you want. Of course, you don’t have to stick to tradition. Any meaningful gift is a great one. However, if you are keen to follow tradition, here are some ideas for your one year anniversary:

    • A hardcover version of your partner’s favourite book
    • A photo album of all your favourite moments together
    • A customised art print
    • A voucher to your partner’s favourite store
    • Polaroid camera
    • A necklace with a paper plane charm
    • Theatre tickets
    • Fight tickets for your next adventure

     

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    Your wedding pictures are an exciting part of the big day- make them count! The world over, celebrities and royals make the news with the all-important wedding kiss picture. And yes, it is cliche but you want it anyway. Here are some of our favourite things to do for this very special picture:

    Glitz & glam
    On your wedding day, you can be a diva all you want. Incorporate glitter and it won’t be just your eyes that sparkle. Just make sure it’s eco-friendly glitter!

     

    Let the festivities begin
    Getting hitched is cause for celebration. Use sparklers to light up your life.


    Fairy tale
    Get wrapped up in fairy lights for a romantic glow.

    Get back to nature
    Flowers are always a good idea, creating a playful atmosphere.

    Play with sunlight
    Catching those last rays on film during the golden hour never gets old.

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