Way back when, there were beliefs that a veil protected a bride from evil spirits. Nowadays it’s just tradition to wear a veil as part of the wedding ensemble. If you’re not one for tradition (or you’re not bothered by evil spirits) and looking for some wedding veil alternatives, then have a look at some top choices.
Tiara
It’s your big day and if you’ve always dreams of being a princess, now is your chance! Tiaras come in all shapes, sizes and colours. It’s a great little sparkling touch to your bridal outfit.
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Hair
There are so many ways you can style your hair, look how simple and beautiful this is.
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Stunning clips
Accessorise your hair style with elegant clips.
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Flower crowns
Channel your inner Earth child with exquisite flower crowns.
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Veil-free
Less is more, as they say. Having no additions to your bridal look is a clean but gorgeous look. All eyes should be on you! Not the added extras.
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This is basically your chance to make your ‘kid in a candy store’ dreams come true. Similar to a harvest table, the dessert table is usually at your wedding reception and served after dinner. It consists of a variety of sweets and treats. It’s normally laid out beautifully and makes for an #instaworthy moment.
Candy bars
This is a fun self-serve option. Dedicate a section to sweets! Put bags and scoops out for people to dish and pack.
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Mini cakes
If you’re not feeling in the mood for a slice of wedding cake, mini cakes are a great option. Everyone loves bite-sized things, so you have more time to party.
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Dessert cups
Pudding cups are tasty treats to have at your wedding.
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Doughnuts
Dough-nut forget these yummy doughy snacks. Whether you opt for normal doughnuts or a wall, you can play it up as much as you’d like.
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Cookies
Who doesn’t love a good biscuit? Your options are endless and you can provide little packets so your guests can take a little snack-to-go.
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Tarts
Milk, lemon or chocolate, these classic tarts are a great addition to any dessert table.
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Fruit
For your guests who are looking for a healthier sweet option, providing an array of fruits is a delicious option. Not only is it a ‘slimmer’ choice but it really makes the table look great!
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Planning a wedding requires a lot of patience, time and attention to detail. For many it can be quite stressful and can take a toll on not only your time, but your emotions as well. Which begs the questions… are you a bridezilla or a bridechilla?
Bridezilla
This is a bride who is stressing about everything and has little to no, well, ‘chill’. She’s determined and dead-set on getting her way and making sure everyone complies. A bridezilla has imagined her wedding day for what seems like forever and nothing is going to stop her from ensuring that her big day is exactly how she pictured. There’s nothing wrong with going after what you want, but be aware that these brides are usually not considerate of those around them and this can relate to money, schedules etc.
Bridezillas want things a certain way and want to make sure that their big day is perfect in every way. They’re usually very hands-on and will want control over all aspects of the planning. Wedding planner? What wedding planner??
If she’s surrounded by people who are unsure and don’t really know what to do, where to lend a hand or what to contribute, then a bridezilla may not be all that bad. After all, she’ll tell them.
The bridezilla will have planned everything down to the smallest detail, because she wants that first-hand reassurance that everything will be smooth sailing. Because when it comes to your wedding and paying large amounts of money, you want to know what’s going on 100% of the time.
Bridechilla
Basically, everything that was mentioned above, just the complete opposite. The bridechilla doesn’t seem to fuss over things and she just goes with the flow. It’s not that she’s careless, but she’s just not worried about everything as much. She doesn’t seek control over every little aspect of the planning process.
Being a bridechilla seems like it’s the easy choice, but it’s important to keep some things in mind about the laid back bride.
There is such a thing as being too chilled. When the bride-to-be is showing little to no interest about the wedding planning, there’s a great possibility that those around her will have to pick up the slack.
Some people enjoy some direction. For example, a bridechilla may tell her bridesmaids to wear what they want. This may leave them feeling confused and unsure of what exactly to wear or what the limitations are. Stress and frustration can be transferred to those around the bridechilla.
So… are you one of them?
This is your big day after all, so it should be exactly what you want, but you shouldn’t be over-stressing and taking all the fun out of it. With that being said, you shouldn’t allow those around you to carry all the weight, or, alternatively, feel like they have no say at all.
Trying to maintain a balance of both is the ideal – taking control but also letting go when needed. It’s great to know what you want and to have control of the planning, but you shouldn’t be too forceful, and don’t forget to chill out now and then.
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What are wedding harvest tables? Simply put they are snack tables. They are statement tables as food and nibbles are laid out beautifully and form part of the decoration. Harvest tables are usually embellished with greenery and topped with delicious foods.
Harvest tables typically appear after the ceremony and before the reception. Your guests can enjoy the lovely snacks spread out while you and your parter take pictures or change for the reception. Think of it like the pre-starter.
They aren’t ordinary snack tables, there generally needs to be a wide variety of nibbles laid out nicely.
Your guests can enjoy a variety of canapés along with other treats while enjoying cocktails.
Wedding harvest tables typically feature an assortment of cheeses, fruits, meats, crackers and breads.
The tables usually feature a lot of contrast and may coordinate with the weddings colours.
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