• Table numbers are essential for weddings with assigned seating, so why not have some fun with them? These creative table number ideas will allow you to express your personality and add to the theme of your wedding.

    Perspex

    If you’ve been to a wedding lately or seen any wedding photos, surely you would have noticed that perspex is trending in a big way. Get some calligraphy done on a small sheet of perspex and you’ve got a beautiful table number.

    Embroidery

    If you or a friend has a knack for embroidery, put it to use and make some cute and personalised table numbers.

    Picture frame

    This one is pretty simple and similar to the perspex idea but it is very easy to DIY. Just take an empty photo frame and write the numbers on the glass.

    Flag

    Pair a pretty printed flag with a tabletop holder and you have a standalone table number that’s ready for any table.

     

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    Wine bottle

    A clever and multi-functional table number – print a sticker with the table number and place it on a wine bottle to direct guests to their table and give them a glass of wine.

    Book

    Fold the pages of an old book to create a 3-dimensional table number.

    Geode

    Geodes are stunning on their own and make for brilliant table numbers with some writing on them.

    Flower/Leaf

    Spray paint a large flower or leaf in the colour of your choice, write the number on it and there you have it – an easy and cheap table number.

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    After the big proposal comes all the planning. You and your partner will usually decide on who you’d like by your side on the big day, which will include friends and family. It is both an honour for them and a huge favour they’re doing for you, seeing as they’ll be helping you with most of the planning.

    That said, it’s important to put a little effort into asking your wedding party to be a part of your day. Especially since weddings can be quite pricey. Choose something special instead of just sending a text or asking them nonchalantly. Here are some ideas:

    Custom box 

    Put together a few items that mean a lot to you and your selected wedding party. You can customise the boxes to suit the theme of your wedding and what your loved ones would appreciate.

     

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    Alcohol labels 

    Purchase a bottle of alcohol and customise the bottles with labels ‘proposing’ to your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Switch up the liquor depending on what your nearest and dearest like.

     

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    Scratch off cards

    These cool cards come with a special design and a solid filled section. Your wedding party will then scratch and win, or rather, receive their proposal.

     

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    Custom card

    It’s better than a text! You can also make it really cute and sentimental.

     

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    For the guys…

    Special flask

    Your buddies will love a unique flask as a proposal, especially since it’s very practical.

     

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    Special socks

    Custom socks are great as gifts and you can have your groomsmen wear them on the big day. If they’re funky, they’ll make for great pictures.

     

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    Cuff links

    Cuff links will count as a ‘proposal’ and serve as a cool embellishment for the wedding.

     

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    Cigars

    Gift your guys with a memorable cigar. You can have a paper ring placed around each cigar with the ‘proposal’ message.

     

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    For the girls…

    Bracelets

    There are great custom jewellery options that you can gift your bridesmaids. It’s a lovely option as it’s something practical that they can wear to the wedding as well as afterwards.

     

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    Candles

    Pick a wonderfully scented candle and turn it into a ‘proposal’ for your ladies.

     

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    Custom Hanger

    You can have special hangers made for your bridesmaids. This is quite cute and your besties can use them on the big day.

     

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    Hair ties

    This can be quite punny but also a practical gift, because we all know how easy it is to lose them!

     

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    Getting the perfect dress at a reasonable price is not the easiest thing. Brides tend to spend thousands of rands on either having the perfect dress made or hiring it. If you’re running tight on budget or would just like to save on your overall look, the Wedding Etc style team found the perfect ‘I do’ look for just under R3000.

    Dress: R1899
    Dress: R1899

    When choosing a store-bought dress, here are a couple of things to look out for:

    – How the dress flatters your body type.
    – The seam finishes and quality of the material.
    – A style that you can also repurpose by wearing it to an evening out or any formal occasion.

    Earrings: R169
    Earrings: R169

    Next up, choose an earring based on the hairstyle you will be having. A slightly larger earring suits an updo perfectly. A mix of silver and gold is also a huge trend in jewellery right now, as it will go with almost anything.

    Shoes: R899
    Shoes: R899

    A neutral heel is always a perfect solution when deciding on the colour of a shoe. Not only is it a good staple shoe to have in your closest, but you can wear it with almost any look, whether it’s casual or more dressed up.

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    The former Bachelorette and her fiancé, who met on her season of the show in 2017, recently exchanged vows at the Royalton Suites Cancún in Mexico. The non-televised wedding, which is quite unusual for the franchise, was only attended by a handful of Bachelor Nation alums, which included Kristina Schulman, Astrid Loch, and Bibiana Julian.

    The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful “island chic” ceremony in Mexico, recruiting celebrity wedding planner Mikie Russo to put together their gorgeous ceremony filled with lush green and white florals.

    It’s her daring take on her bridal look, however, that really caught our eye:

     

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    Rachel wore a Randi Rahm gown, which featured a sheer top with short sleeves and a gorgeous sequin leaf print detail. A wide white belt separated her top from her flowing tulle skirt. Bryan also looked super handsome in his tux for the event, which featured a creme jacket with black lapels, a black bow tie and black pants.

    Because Rachel initially wanted to wear pants to her wedding, she then changed up her look to a pair of high-waisted shorts later in the day, which still went perfectly with her ‘fancy t-shirt’.

     

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    Keeping her hair sleek and pulled back, Rachel showed off her glowing skin and perfect red pout thanks to make-up artist Gina Modica and hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez.

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    By Larissa Vermeulen