Your bridal shower is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your upcoming nuptials with your loved ones while receiving gifts to prepare you for married life. However, the traditional format of women-only parties where guests sit together, snack on foods, play foolish games and unbox presents can be a bit played out. For the modern bride, there are a number of exciting ways to host this pre-wedding celebration. Here are some ideas to throw a modern bridal shower:
Wine it up:
Treat your bridal party to some bubbles by hosting a wine-tasting. Consider having a professional sommelier present their best wines to your guests or visit a local wine farm. If you’re having a destination wedding, even better! The wines can all be from that specific region, and will also provide you with a theme for the day. Your guests can then vote for their favourite wines and the best ones can be flowing at the wedding. Win win!
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Let them eat cake:
Who doesn’t love cake? Show your love of sweet things by having a cake or cookie decorating class. Invite a baking professional to show you the basics and then get your creative juices flowing. Guests can each decorate their own cookie, or work in groups/pairs to decorate mini-cakes or cupcakes in the theme of your wedding.
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Have a scavenger hunt:
For a dynamic day, have a scavenger hunt! In teams, guests need to work through a host of clues related to you and your partner to win the ultimate prize. A scavenger hunt is a fun way to keep partygoers busy and helps them get to know each other better.
Pop it and lock it:
Brush up on your dancing skills ahead of your big day by hosting a dancing class for your bridal shower. Consider hiring a choreographer to teach you and your guests a routine to your favourite song, or in a dance style you love. You could even perform the group dance at the wedding! Besides being loads of fun and a great workout, the dance class is a great way to bond with your loved ones.
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High tea:
Elevate the usual cake-and-tea routine by enjoying a high tea. There are so many restaurants and hotels that offer classic and alternative high teas for different experiences. Give your guest a chance to dress up and sip some tea in style.
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Treat yourself to a spa day:
It’s important to treat yourself. Consider ordering a mobile spa to pamper yourself and your guests during your bridal shower. Offer manicures, pedicures and massages to your guests to get them feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. This is a great way to show your loved ones that you appreciate them.
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Because stationery is such an important part of a wedding, we wanted an expert opinion on everything that it entails. We spoke with Alexa from Directional Designs about how she creates stationery for the couple and where you can save some bucks.
Some of these general components are:
- Save the date cards (optional)
- Invitations and envelopes
- RSVP cards
- Ceremony booklet
- Seating plan
- Place cards
- Table numbers
- Menu
Q: What do you need to know in order to help the couple choose their stationery style?
A: Colour scheme and theme is key for us to know in order for us to design the stationery for our clients. We also need to know exactly what they would like, as the list of items for event stationery is endless. For example, does the couple want menus per person or just per table? Do they want a seating board or are guests able to sit anywhere? What kind of table numbers would they like – perspex, paper, wooden etc? Our speciality is customisation. We want the couple’s stationery to be unique and different, therefore the more we get to know our clients, the better for us to understand their likes and dislikes
TIP: Don’t be shy about sitting with your stationer to go over all the items that you need and the elements that you like and dislike. The stationer wants to create something unique and so they would rather have too much information than too little.
Q: What are some tips to save costs on wedding stationery?
A: There are various ways to save on wedding stationery. This can be in terms of paper choice as well as quantity of items. For example, if you have an invitation or any other stationery on paper, then this is where a lot of the cost comes in. There are so many different paper options available that we can source so it can fall within your budget. You also don’t need to have an order of ceremony booklet for each guest that is attending the ceremony as some guests don’t take a booklet. You could also choose paper tent table numbers over laser cut numbers, which look just as beautiful. We have loads of ways of making your stationery fit within your budget and still look unique and beautiful.
TIP: Talk about your stationery budget with your stationer before anything else. This will help to establish which items are essential and which items you can leave out of your stationery. It will also help to determine what materials are available to you.
Information supplied by Alexa at Directional Designs: https://directionaldesigns.co.za/
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Another royal wedding is on its way. Princess Beatrice is newly engaged to property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
The announcement was made by the Royal Family in a statement today. According to the announcement, the couple became engaged in Italy earlier this month. The wedding will take place in 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Princess Beatrice to Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/E7VRBC7H96 pic.twitter.com/7sSIVy8Kmj
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 26, 2019
“We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together,” the pair said in a statement. “We share so many similar interests and values, and we know that this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.”
The Duke and Duchess of York said, “We are thrilled that Beatrice and Edoardo have got engaged, having watched their relationship develop with pride. We are the lucky parents of a wonderful daughter who has found her love and companion in a completely devoted friend and loyal young man. We send them every good wish for a wonderful family future.”
Mrs. Nikki Williams-Ellis and Mr. Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi said, “We are truly delighted about Edoardo and Beatrice’s engagement. Our family has known Beatrice for most of her life. Edo and Beatrice are made for each other, and their happiness and love for each other is there for all to see. They share an incredibly strong and united bond, their marriage will only strengthen what is already a wonderful relationship.”
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Princess Beatrice is ninth in line for the throne. Edoardo is a multi-millionaire and founder of property consultancy Banda.
The pair made their first official appearance as a couple in March 2019 at the National Portrait Gallery Gala.
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Make-up is a great way to enhance your natural beauty but having great skin is the first step to achieve that undeniable glow. Attaining a natural glow may seem like just a dream but rest assured, it’s more real than you think. Have a look at these juices that will give you that wedding glow.
What should be in your glowing juices?
Carrots
This vegetable contains vitamins C and A, which reduces skin inflammation and helps reduce pigmentation, uneven skin tone and blemishes.
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Beetroot
As with carrots, beetroot also contains high levels of vitamin C, which helps to brighten skin and reduce inflammation and angry skin.
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Tomato
This superfood is very high in antioxidants. Because of this, it helps to combat free radicals and the harmful effects of the sun.
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Pomegranate
This fruit boosts the production of collagen and elastin, which nourishes the skin and in return makes the skin glow. It also contains those famous antioxidants.
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Spinach
The leafy greens contain high amounts of iron and vitamin C which means, you guessed it, an antioxidant boost of note.
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Ginger
This root helps rejuvenate the skin. It reduces inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
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Apples
Besides keeping the doctor away, this fruit is known to calm the skin and provide a lot of nutrients. They also contain ample amounts of vitamin A and C.
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Water
It goes without saying, but water helps to hydrate your skin from within. Optimal hydration means fresh, bouncy skin that replenishes tissue quicker than drier skin.
What’s the take?
Fruits and vegetables are a great way to achieve a natural glow on your wedding day. Make sure they’re high in antioxidants and you’ll be glowing in no time. Just remember to start at least a week before the wedding for any juice to be effective. The sooner you start, the better the results!
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