Wedding dresses seem to have transcended all boundaries. There’s nothing it can’t be. Wild colours, short dresses, dresses made from recycled material, dresses made of paper, even jumpsuits which aren’t dresses at all! If you can pay, you can have it all.
One of the most beautiful trends we have seen, though, are light-up dresses. Think fairy tale meets the finest Milan runway. These dresses are exquisite and magical. We found a few we can’t keep our eyes off of.
A splash of colour. Now it’s a party!
She didn’t stop with the lights. She added beads, and it works.
This bride’s embroidered accessories light up her face and oh-so-edgy purple hair.
Paired with trainers, this midi dress is just adorable.
Going for the less-is-more look definitely worked here. Wow.
This one truly was a magical! Straight out of a Disney movie.
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It’s a storybook romance for the ages. A commoner caught a Prince’s eye, they fell in love and married in an elaborate fairytale wedding. Prince William and Duchess Kate’s relationship has had its ups and downs over the years. However, this story of their pre-wedding marriage pact might just restore your faith in love.
In her 2013 royal biography, Kate: The Future Queen, royal expert Katie Nicholl details a touching story in which the royals made a promise to each other years before their wedding.
According to Nicholl, the pair made the pact back in 2007, four years before their April 29, 2011 wedding date. Following their short-lived breakup, the couple flew to the island of Desroches in the Seychelles for some alone time. Nicholl writes that Kate was feeling insecure about their relationship, and William wanted to prove his commitment to her.
“There on the paradise island, William promised Kate that he was in the relationship for the long term,” Nicholls wrote in her book. “For the very first time, they talked seriously about marriage, and with the ocean before them and beneath the night sky, they made a pact to marry.”
And the pact held true. In 2010, the couple announced their engagement to the world after Prince William proposed to Kate in Kenya. Who can forget that iconic 12-carat sapphire engagement ring that once belonged to Princess Diana? They then married in 2011 in a grand ceremony broadcast all over the world. In the years after their wedding, they became parents to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Maybe there is magic in a pact.
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Wedding pictures are a way to capture the essence of the day. Couples usually hire a professional photographer with the intention of having a special posed photoshoot. Besides looking for the perfect spot, have you thought about the timing? When is the best time to take your wedding pictures?
Golden Hour
This is a term commonly used in photography. Golden Hour is the period of time just after a sunrise or before a sunset. At this time, the sun is not as harsh and direct in photos. The light is softer and has a redder effect. The photos have a ‘romantic’ feel to them.
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When it’s the middle of the day, the sun is overhead and very strong. The brightness can cause a lot of strong shadows and highlights which in effect may result in overexposure. The heat can also cause you and your partner to appear red and flustered.
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Most couples tend to have their wedding photoshoot after the ceremony and before the reception. This option is the easiest especially if you have a picturesque venue. However, you should consider the time of day this would be.
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Obviously the Golden Hour is the ideal time to take your wedding photos, but it may not be possible in terms of timing unless you decide to allocate time out of your reception (assuming it’s late afternoon and early evening).
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It’s important to remember that if you and your partner are not able to make your wedding photos ‘golden’ it’s not an issue! Your photographer should make use of a fill flash to balance out any harsh and unwanted lighting. You won’t be able to get that authentic soft and red look though.
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It’s your big day and all your guests are waiting to see you and your partner arrive at your wedding. Wow your guests by arriving at your wedding in style with these creative ideas:
Descend a grand staircase
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Zoom in on a motorbike
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Go vintage
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Bring the heat
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Horse drawn carriage
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Rent a fleet of luxury cars
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Sail in
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Take a chopper
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