Whether it’s been five, 10 or 20 years, renewing your wedding vows is a great excuse for a ‘second wedding’. Let all those around you know, that your love is just as strong as it was when you first said ‘I do’. If you’re looking to reignite the love here’s how to renew your wedding vows.
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Renewing your wedding vows is a great way to celebrate a marriage milestone like an anniversary. Many couples start renewing as soon as one year after marriage. Usually you host your own vow renewal ceremony but sometimes the couple’s children plan and host the party for their parents.
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The main focus is your vows. Put a lot of effort in to it and speak from the heart. You should have new and different things to say compared to your wedding day vows, since you’ve grown as a married couple.
Since it is a more ‘relaxed’ commitment, the event can be hosted anywhere. From a place of worship to your house. If a place means something to you and your partner then that’s all that matters. Any person of your choice can ‘officiate’ your wedding.
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This is a very special occasion and it’s best to be surrounded by loved ones and those closest to you. However if you want a huge soiree then the more the merrier.
The attire is completely your choice. If you and your partner want to go super fancy then so be it. This is your time to do whatever you want, especially if you had to do what others wanted on your big day.
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Have fun! Think of it as a big party with the focus on you and your partner. A part of the night is dedicated to declaring your love for one another (again) but a lot of it is a celebration.
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You probably know what it is, but maybe the name itself is unfamiliar. So what exactly is a boutonniere? It’s a spray of flowers that is attached to…
Bridal hats are the new accessory that has taken the bridal world by storm. It has become the one item that’s able to join contemporary with the classic bridal aesthetic. Brides are ditching the traditional veil and opting for this new head accessory.
The term ‘bridal hat’ could be misconstrued as an ‘aged’ trend, but designers are creating cutting edge creations for brides-to-be to choose from. Things to consider when choosing the perfect hat would be your wedding location, your theme and also the overall aesthetic of your décor look and feel.
Below are different options as to how you can incorporate hats into your big day’s bridal look:
Feature image: Irina (left): Hat POR, Mambona Hats; dress R16 000, Elbeth Gillis; earrings R300 195 and necklace POR, both Shimansky; and Carmen (right): hat POR, Mambona Hats; bodysuit R9 200 and skirt R16 500, both Elbeth Gillis.
As seen in Wedding Album Magazine 1/2019 issue (Prices correct at time of print)
By Rojaun Devos
All images: Gareth van Nelson
Of all the things that could go wrong before and on your wedding day, swallowing your engagement ring probably doesn’t make the cut. For one Californian bride-to-be, however,…
As the father of the bride or groom, you want to look your absolute best – you have an important role to play throughout the entire wedding after all. From walking the bride down the aisle, delivering an embarrassing yet cute speech, to being picture perfect and having the father-daughter dance, you want to not only look like you are part of the wedding party but look stylish too.
Here are a few style tips to remember when thinking about how to dress dad:
Follow the general dress code
If the wedding is black tie, the classic tuxedo is your go-to. If the dress code is formal to semi-formal, wear a suit of your choice and add accents in the colour of the day. For an outdoor or beach wedding, keep it laid back with a casual chino and an open-collared shirt.
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Match the style of the groom and groomsmen
Generally, the fathers should fit in with the groom. Not an identical match per se, but they can co-ordinate to some degree to form unity. Try to stay away from colours that would clash with the bridal party – we all love coordination in the photos! For the father of the bride, it’s also a good idea to have some element that correlates with the bride, like a boutonniere with a flower that matches her bouquet, to make dad stand out.
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Forget office wear
This is not the same. Wedding attire should look special and differentiate from your regular office day look. This is the day you can overdress slightly. Your suit should be clean, crisp, ironed and tailored to fit you perfectly.
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Consider your accessories
Your accessories can be part of the dress code and it could be sentimentally significant too. Keep in mind that less is more, so don’t overdo it with accessories. Consider these:
- A boutonniere, which is the small flower arrangement worn on the lapel of a suit
- A quirky pocket square
- Cufflinks
- Lapel pin
- Tie clip
- Personalised socks
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Talk to your dad!
Communicate with your dad, ensure that what he wears is suited for the big day, that it fits him well and that he is comfortable and happy. Dad needs to feel dapper too!
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By Amy-lee Steenkamp
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The American singer, songwriter and actor got down on one knee and proposed to longtime girlfriend Katie Peterson. The pair got engaged at CUT by Wolfgang Puck on…
Generally speaking, when you think of wedding decor, you think of flowers. While flowers are gorgeous, they can be very expensive and often go to waste once the reception is over – which is why many couples are moving away from solely decorating with flowers and incorporating other decor elements into their wedding.
There are many ways to decorate beautifully without using flowers. Here are a few:
Fairy lights
Fairy lights definitely bring a fairytale feeling and you can put them anywhere and everywhere.
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Candlelight
Candles evoke a sense of romance as well as sophistication.
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Macrame
The diversity of macrame will allow you to use it in a number of decorative ways.
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Fringing
Fringe decoration is also diverse in terms of colour and type of material used, allowing you to really play around with it.
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Balloon installations
Balloon installations can be done in a number of ways and with a number of colours and sizes. Extra decor can also be added in-between the balloons if desired.
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Dessert tables
A great focal point for wedding decor – the contents of the dessert table act as decor and also feed your guests.
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Furniture
Using furniture that relates to your theme makes a big impression.
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