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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Victoria’s Secret model Martha Hunt will soon be swopping the catwalk for the wedding aisle. She recently announced her engagement to photographer Jason McDonald with an adorable Instagram post.
Hunt made the announcement on Instagram, posting a series of pictures with the caption “i have a secret…”.
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The proposal went down on January 5 and involved a bear-y adorable ring bearer. In an image posted to McDonald’s Instagram page, Hunt’s dog Bear can be seen wearing a dog collar with his parent’s initials and the engagement date, as well as the engagement ring dangling from it.
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Congratulations to the happy couple!
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Weddings can be taxing on the environment. Yes, flower walls are beautiful and balloon decor is whimsical, but they’re also wasteful and harmful for the environment. As the wedding industry shifts towards more sustainable practices, one plant rises above.
Spekboom has long been lauded for its magical powers. Also known as Pork Bush or Elephant’s Food, this water-wise tree of wonder can absorb higher amounts of carbon dioxide than any other plant in existence. A healthy thicket of this South African treasure trove is said to be ten times more effective at removing carbon dioxide from the air than the Amazon Forest.
South Africans are encouraged to plant spekboom wherever they may to play their part in combatting climate change. Those lacking a green thumb need not worry. The plant is easy to grow and water-wise, meaning it is low maintenance.
There are so many ways to incorporate this hard-working plant into your wedding. Here are some ideas.
Bridal bouquet:
Spekboom is a perfectly rustic addition to your bridal bouquet. If you’re not into the leaves, spekboom in full bloom is typically covered in tiny pink flowers that will add a beautiful pop of colour to your floral arrangement.
Food:
Packed with vitamin C and other nutrients, spekboom leaves are juicy and full of moisture. They leave an acidic taste of lemon on the tongue, making spekboom an excellent addition to fresh salads or even in the wedding cake itself. Spekboom also helps to fight dehydration, making this magical plant perfect for hot summer weddings.
Decor:
Tiny clippings of spekboom are amazingly fresh additions to wedding decor. Use them as table decor on plates or in planters, in floral centrepieces and in hanging floral arrangements.
Wedding favours:
Give your guests the gift of spekboom for a memorable wedding favour that will bloom for decades. One small clipping can grow into a magnificent spekboom bush when planted. The plant can live up to 200 years, meaning this gift is truly one for the ages.
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