• Now that the wedding is over, you and your partner can finally relax, and spending your honeymoon lazing on a tropical island is the perfect way to do this.

    Being away from the hustle and bustle of city life and lounging on the beach all day sounds like a dream, especially if you had a stressful time planning your wedding.

    Here are a few exquisite islands to spend your honeymoon on:

    French Polynesia

    What you can expect: Impressive peaks, beautiful beaches and turquoise lagoons.

    When to visit: The best weather is between June and August when it is warm and dry.

     

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    BRB, we will be right here. ? (?: @matthewhahnel ?: Bora Bora, French Polynesia)

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    Hawaii

    What you can expect: Mountains and volcanoes, coral reefs and gorgeous beaches.

    When to visit: Summer falls between May and October.

    Caribbean Islands

    What you can expect: White beaches, clear waters and a vast wilderness.

    When to visit: It is generally warm and sunny all year round, but the dry season is from December to April.

     

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    Pastel evenings by the beach ? (?: @kevinandamanda)

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    Greek Islands

    What you can expect: Charming white houses with blue features and exquisite blue water.

    When to visit: June to August are the summer months.

    Seychelles

    What you can expect: Lush forests, palm trees, stunning beaches, and dazzling blue seas.

    When to visit: There are breaks between the humidity in April, May, October and November.

    Maldives

    What you can expect: white sand beaches and clear blue water.

    When to visit: Winter months (November to April)  have the least rain, and the best weather is from January to April.

    Thailand

    What you can expect: Jungle-dense islands and spectacular blue waters.

    When to visit: The cool and dry season falls between November and April.

     

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    Emerald days ? (?: @mariasauh)

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    Philippines

    What you can expect: Emerald rice fields, volcanoes and magnificent beaches.

    When to visit: The dry season is between November and April while the cooler but pleasant weather is from December to February.

     

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    Coron Island, also known as “Calis,” and its surrounding fishing grounds are part of the ancestral domain of the Calamian Tagbanwa people, one of the oldest indigenous groups in the Philippines — the tribe has the sole right to manage and preserve the rich and majestic region’s land and marine resources. Some of the lakes and smaller islands near Coron are restricted only to Tagbanwa tribespeople, held sacred as burial grounds and ancient ritual sites. Traveler tip: If you get a chance to make it to this beautiful, history-laden destination, be sure to visit Kayangan Lake, Maquinit Springs, and to go for a swim in the turquoise waters off the island’s coast, pictured here. (?: @thiago.lopez ?: Coron, Palawan)

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    Indonesia

    What you can expect: White sand beaches, volcanoes and tropical forests.

    When to visit: May to September are the dry and sunny months.

     

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    Emerald hues by the beach ? (?: @dekdeoka)

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    Fiji

    What you can expect: Coloured reefs and breathtaking beaches.

    When to visit: The weather is dry and mild from May to October and the overall best time to visit is mid-October to mid-November.

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    The Wedding Expo is making its way to Durban on August 3 and 4. The event will be held at Sibaya Sun Park in Durban North. The Expo has been providing advice and great ideas to engaged couples since 2002. Old Mutual has added their voice as a sponsor and will be providing financial advice to help couples achieve their lifetime goals.

    The event will showcase various ideas and inspirations for bridal couples. The best part is the amazing competitions and giveaways. A couple stand the chance of winning a wedding that includes a venue, honeymoon and photography. The wedding expo also provides opportunities to meet with various suppliers. Vendors include catering companies, dress designers, photographers and more. There will also be discounted rates so you and your partner can score a few great deals.

    The Wedding Expo will also have a cake tasting station where you can try various cake flavours. The highlight is always the fashion show displaying designer dresses and advice from the designers themselves.

    Pop in for a mini-makeover and take valuable notes for your big day. After all the wedding rush you may need a minute relax and grab a bite to eat, the expo offers plenty of food choices.

    Tickets are available on www.wedding-expo.co.za or on sale at door.

    Dates: August 3 and 4
    Venue: Sibaya Sun Park
    Tickets: R100 per adult and R 30 per child (2 -12 years)
    Time: 9am-5pm

    Picture: The Wedding Expo

    Steve Irwin’s daughter, Bindi Irwin received a special birthday present when Chandler Powell proposed on her 21st birthday.

    The couple have been dating for almost six years and Chandler picked the perfect spot to pop the question, the zoo. He mentioned in his Instagram post, ‘proposing in her very favorite place in the zoo, surrounded by animals, seemed like the perfect way to embark on this incredible new chapter in our lives’.

    The love birds met at Australia Zoo, located in Queensland, the zoo is owned by Terri Irwin, the widow of Steve Irwin.

    Terri Irwin commented and said ‘Best day ever!’ She mentioned that she is happy for her daughter and Steve would be too.


    Steve Irwin tragically passed away on September 4 2006. He sustained a stingray injury to the heart and is survived by his wife Terri, Bindi and son Robert.


    Bindi seems very eager to be wed, as she added to her Instagram post ‘Now let’s get married already!’

    Picture: Facebook/Bindi Irwin

    Your wedding is fast-approaching and you love wearing black. Why not opt for an unconventional wedding dress? It’s no secret that wearing black makes you feel confident.


    A survey carried out by Buytshirtsonline found that the colour black might have connotations of death and gloom, but it’s a powerful performer in the eyes of the public, who see it as a serious, reliable and solid player. One thousand people were asked how they felt about specific colours in various situations and black had a higher percentage for most of the ‘good’ traits, for example, intelligence, confidence and sexiness. People associated the dark colour with being reliable, trustworthy and serious.

    Is there some sort of psychology behind wearing the colour black?

    It has been suggested people who wear black may be trying to guard themselves from unwanted feelings. If they have issues with anxiety by choosing one ‘plain’ colour it generates a sense of togetherness and control.

    Benefits of wearing black:

    1. Black is seen as elegant, classy and stylish. It’s an easy go to option for anyone, especially if you’re trying to impress.

    2. The monochromatic colour can make you appear thinner. It gives the illusion of a slender figure, which is why many women choose black.

    3. Time saver. Black pretty much matches anything and everything.

    4. As mentioned above, by wearing black, you may exude confidence.

    5. It works with every skin tone and hair colour.

    For those who enjoy bending the rules a little, a black wedding dress is a powerful statement. It symbolises your refusal to follow the norm and societies traditional standards.

    Did you know?
    Before the Victorian era it was normal for brides to wear various colours. Wedding dresses were expensive and some brides opted to adorn the best dress in their cupboard. On 10 February 1840, Queen Victoria married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in a white wedding dress. The affluent followed suit and began wearing white. The pure colour stood for innocence and virginity. After the Royal wedding brides still continued to wear what they could afford.

    Your wedding dress should be a reflection of your personality. If you prefer black, white, pink or green, the choice is yours. This is your big day, you should do what makes you happiest.

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