Fruit and vegetables as decor have been trending for a while now, but a few new takes on the trend have surfaced more recently. We take a look at some wonderful ways you can incorporate food into your decor:
Why not add beautiful kumquats, oranges or grapes into your table arrangements to give them added intrigue and beauty? It’s a wonderful addition to a bouquet as well, especially in an outdoor wedding setting.
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Fruit and vegetables can also add lovely pops of colour and freshness to your table runner and are also a great way to dress a harvest table. What better way to complement your wedding venue than by featuring grapes in your decor if your wedding is located on a vineyard, citrus and stone-fruit in an orchard setting, or even tomatoes for an Italian location wedding.
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A new trend we have recently come across is the statement fruit sculptures designed by Slippery Spoon Kitchen, which offer a super fun design element to a tropical-themed wedding. It’s a great way to complement any other bold colours and design ideas you may want to feature at your wedding.
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Hanging dried fruit installations are a cool and unique alternative to floral installations, and provide an instant visual impact to your wedding reception. If you want to reserve some space on your tables, hang your floral or fruit decor from the ceiling.
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By Elizabeth Mackenzie
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A symbol of prosperity, good fortune and fertility, rice has been a staple at weddings for decades in the form of a rice toss. Guests gather outside the…
If you’re having an outdoor wedding, a great way to keep guests entertained is to have lawn games. These are especially helpful when the bride and groom go off to take their wedding photos.
If you’d like your guests to stay off their chairs for most of the night, put the games close to the dance floor so that it’s easy for them to bounce between the two.
Giant Jenga
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Four in a Row
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Miniature Golf
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Limbo
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Bounce Castle
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Noughts and Crosses
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Battleshots
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Croquet
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Ring Toss
Bowling
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Themed weddings have grown in popularity over the years. From movies to books to decades, there is no end to the possibilities. But what about holidays? The month…
Slicing the wedding cake has become a time-honoured tradition for couples. It’s the moment all eyes are on these towered treats as the newlyweds share their first dessert as a married couple.
Of course, the traditional wedding cake will always be in style. Today, however, people are taking more risks when it comes to their wedding confectionary. From donuts to cheese wheels, there are so many alternative options to the traditional wedding cake.
Here are some alternative wedding cake ideas:
A cheese cake:
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A donut cake:
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An Oreo cake:
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A macaron cake:
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A cannoli cake:
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A croquembouche:
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A pancake cake:
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A rice-krispie cake:
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A beignet tower:
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A watermelon cake:
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A meringue tower:
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Themed cake pops:
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Some brides dream of the day they get to wear a wedding dress. A long train sweeping the earth as you glide down the aisle. Or maybe indulging…
Located on Cape Town’s bustling Foreshore lies the tranquil oasis that is the Mangwanani Boutique Spa. This world-class spa is found within The Cullinan hotel, and is the perfect place to unwind for a quick lunchtime massage or an entire day of pampered bliss.
Mangwanani Spas are famous across the country for their reliably good service and peaceful experience that leaves the client feeling like they’re floating on a cloud.
Stepping into the spa’s reception area is already a pleasant experience in itself – the staff is friendly and the air smells of the unique oils Mangwanani masseuses use. The masseuse is ready for youe in no time, and you settle down into the soft white massage chair.
I experienced the head and shoulder massage, and it’s one I am eager to have again.
The massage parlour itself is beautiful and dimly-lit – the decor is simple yet tasteful, and the masseuse’s hands transport you to another world as the experience begins. A form you fill out in reception will determine which pressure you prefer during the massage, and Mangwanani Spa’s masseuse applies it perfectly.
The fragrant signature oils used will help you relax even more, and you’ll feel the tension begin to leave your body as the massage progresses.
The music selection is soft and ambient, and only adds to the tranquility of the experience. While you’ve been treated to the most luxurious and relaxing massage of your life for half an hour, it seems all too soon when the masseuse gives you a final pat on your shoulders.
The spa offers a variety of treatments, ranging from manicures and pedicures to full-body massages. Its convenient location makes it the perfect little day-cation spot as well, and the friendly staff will entice you to return again and again.
Full package details can be found here.
Location: Southern Sun The Cullinan, 1 Cullinan Street
Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
South Africa
Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
South Africa
GPS Coordinates: S33.915704, E18.424748
Phone: 021 415 4075/6 (branch)
Phone: 086 055 0055
Oen: 08:00 am to 21:00 pm everyday.
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