In this series we’ll be featuring Lisa Brown International’s recent styled shoot, paying tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld, and showcasing her graduate students’ work. First up, we take a look at how incorporating bold hair accessories with sleek, old-Hollywood hair resulted in a timeless hair affair:
All images by Pritti by Migneon Marais Photography
Make-up and hair by Lisa Brown International
Dresses all by Cindy Bam
Styling by Claudia Waschefort from CW Make-up & Styling
Coordinated by Love Lienkie Events
Furniture & Decor Styling by Country Daughters
Shot on location at La Paris Estate, Franschhoek
Planning a wedding can be time-consuming and very stressful. This is why many soon-to-wed couples opt for a wedding planner. Someone who can take control and sort out…
Trends are ever-changing in the wedding world. If you’re looking for inspiration or maybe want to avoid what’s being overdone, then have a look at what’s trending in the wedding world of fashion and beauty. Whatever the reason, these trends are great ideas or additions to your wedding repertoire.
Fashion
– Wearable flowers
Greenery shouldn’t have to be reserved for your decor alone. Sure we all know about flower crowns, but what about incorporating some florals in your wedding outfit as well?
– Statement headpieces
The 2018 Met Gala’s theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, so it’s no surprise that statement headpieces are still in!
– Sleeves
The style may not be for everyone but wedding dresses featuring statement sleeves are trending. Strapless wedding gowns just seem so boring now.
–Royal wedding inspo
Who doesn’t want to be a princess? With the recent royal weddings, it’s understandable that the regal influence has made its way to the wedding world.
– Wedding jumpsuits
Who said brides have to wear a dress? Jumpsuits are so hot right now. They can be dressed up or down as much as you’d like.
Beauty
– Natural make-up
At the end of the day, it’s your big day and it’s your choice to go bold or not. With that said, many brides are opting for a more natural make-up look. It’s not as heavy and emphasises your natural beauty.
– Red lips
The passionate colour is in. It makes for a bold statement and really stands out well if you opt for wearing white on your wedding day.
– Sun-kissed
Keeping with the more natural make-up look, instead of going with a ‘Kardashian contour’ brides are choosing a more ‘bronzed goddess’ feel. The sun-kissed look is achieved by bronzing the high points and making use of subtle shimmer.
– Sleek hair styles
What’s great about this style is that it works for any length of hair. The sleek look will also allow your gorgeous face to stand out and be on display!
– Windswept style
If having your face on full display doesn’t appeal to you, then going with a windswept look is a great option! Some brides prefer a neat and more put-together look, but if you’re looking for that ‘they must’ve used a fan to get this shot’ kinda vibe, then opt for a windswept style.
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Trends are ever-changing in the wedding world. If you’re looking for inspiration or maybe want to avoid what’s being overdone, then have a look at what’s trending in the wedding world of decor and food. Whatever the reason, these trends are great ideas or additions to your wedding.
Decor
– Coral
It’s the colour of the year! What’s more trendy than that? Trendiness aside, it really is a beautiful colour. What’s really nice is, it’s feminine without being ‘that typical’. You can use coral as your accents of colour.
– Balloon backdrops
Flower backdrops are out and balloons are in. Use it to make a statement or fun photo back-drop.
– Non traditional and traditional colour palettes
Some couples tend to stick to the norm while others are making use of ‘edgy’ colour schemes.
– Royal flowers
Even though balloons are in, some couples are incorporating a little ‘royal affair’. Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding, making use of big flower installations are in! The royal couple had a beautiful and dramatic flower-filled entrance. Ellie Goulding followed this royal trend too!
– Smoke bombs
It makes for great pictures. Remember a couple years back when the in thing was to have your guests hold sparklers as you kiss your partner and the camera goes off? Now it’s smoke bombs!
Food
– Speciality food trucks
Food trucks have been trending in general so there’s no reason why your wedding can’t feature them either. Since they’re so popular, there’s a variety of different kinds available. From food to bars to dessert!
– Statement cakes
Couples seem to be reviving the old trend of wedding cakes as a ‘centrepiece’. Weddings are starting to feature big and bold statement wedding cakes again.
– Banquets and harvest tables
If food trucks aren’t your thing but you don’t want to stick with the norm of sit down or buffet dinners, then how about Banquets and harvest tables? They look so grand and your guests will be able to choose from a variety of dishes.
– Gin bars
Gin is in! Well, it has been for a while and it still is. So incorporating a gin bar where people can customise their cocktail is a really funky and great idea. You can have a few gin options available along with different mixers.
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Long-sleeved wedding dresses are no longer considered conservative but are a fashionable addition to any wedding dress. Brides are able to incorporate different fabrics and styles within the sleeves and will also be kept somewhat warm if they are having a winter wedding.
Here are some of the latest long-sleeved wedding dresses that are available locally:
Timeless Bridal Couture
A detailed lace bodice that extends to the sleeves.
Elbeth Gillis
A simple and elegant long sleeve dress with button detail.
Cindy Bam
A long-sleeved lace bodice paired with a simple skirt for a simple and classic look.
Chanelle Cindy Bridal
An embellished long-sleeved bodice for that wow-factor.
Veil Bridal Couture
A body-hugging simple full length sleeved dress with lace detail.
Bo and Luca
Hand-embroidered and featuring balloon sleeves.
Vonvé Bridal Couture
An off-the-shoulder long sleeve with an intricate lace design.
Olivelli
A simple dress with lace sleeves for a classic and feminine look.
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