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COMPETITION RULES
To enter, participants must fill out an online form:
1. setting out their full name, phone number and email address; and
2. a short essay (maximum of 500 words) explaining why they deserve to win a wedding of their dreams.
There will be only one winner selected, and the competition will be hosted over several magazine titles, both digital and print, namely:
1. Women&Home;
2. Bona
3. Rooi Rose; and
4. Getaway.
Each participant must have a copy of the magazine, any of the above-mentioned magazine titles, “in hand” to qualify.
The competition starts on 1 October 2023, and ends on 15 December 2023. Entries received after the closing date will not be accepted nor considered.
The winner will be selected by a panel of judges based on the creativity, originality, and sincerity of their essay. The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
The winner will be notified by email and telephone call by January 2024. The winner must confirm, in writing, their acceptance of the prize within 14 days of notification or forfeit the prize.
The prize consists of a wedding package to the worth of R464 657,00 00 (Four Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty Seven Rand and Nil Cents), including venue, catering, photography, flowers, cake, dress, rings, and honeymoon. The prize is subject to availability and may vary depending on the preferences and budget of the winner.
The prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable for cash or other goods and/or services.
The winner is responsible for any taxes, fees, and/or expenses not included in the prize.
Furthermore, the winner is responsible for obtaining any necessary travel documents, visas, insurance, or health requirements for themselves and their guests.
The winner agrees to participate in any publicity and/or promotional activities related to the competition and to allow the sponsor(s) to use their name, image(s), and/or essay for marketing purposes without further compensation.
The sponsor(s) reserves the right to modify, suspend and/or cancel the competition in the event fraud, technical failure(s), and/or any other circumstances beyond its control that affect the fairness or integrity of the competition.
Habari Media or its brands (Getaway, Rooi Rose, Women & Home and Bona) accept no responsibility for Sponsors who do not for full their contractual obligations.
By entering the competition, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions, and to release the sponsor and its affiliates from any liability arising from or related to the competition or prize.
Employees, and immediate family members of said employees, of Highbury Media T/A Habari Media (Pty) Ltd are not eligible to enter this competition.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This competition is open to South African residents only. Participants must be 18 (Eighteen) years or older at the time of entry.
1. Boschendal
• Our offering includes 3 (Three) Canapes per person and a 3-course meal – Total of 40 (Forty) pax to be catered.
• Gratuity on food is included based on the 3 (Three) Canapes per person and the 3-Course menu.
• Wedding to take place subject to availability between July – November 2024
• Venue is for the couple’s use from 08h00am morning of the wedding until midnight.
• Rhone Homestead venue includes the standard cutlery, crockery, glassware as well as tables and chairs for up to 40 (Forty) guests.
• Boschendal Wedding ordinary terms and conditions apply to the package.
Not included in the package of prize value:
• All beverages need to be supplied by Boschendal from our events list, this will need to be for the couple, or guests own account. No beverages are included in the prize.
• Gratuity of 10% (Ten Percent) will be applied to all beverages consumed.
• Should the couple wish to amend or add onto the menu, these additional menu costs as well as the additional 10% (Ten Percent) gratuity will be for the couple’s own account.
• No Accommodation is included in the package and is subject to availability and the couple’s own account.
• Boschendal will require a R10 000.00 (Ten Thousand Rand and Nil Cents) refundable breakage deposit to be paid by the couple when the winner is announced. This will be refunded to the couple post the wedding less any damages or breakages should any occur.
• Any additional costs that could affect the invoice need to be paid upfront by the couple in full, at least 21 (Twenty-One) days prior to arrival.
• The venue is inclusive until midnight, should they wish to extend until 02h00, then additional venue hire and overtime fee’s off staff will apply.
• Should they increase more than 40 (Forty) pax then additional costs will be for the couples account.
• The venue is a 40 (Forty) seater, should they increase pax then the maximum is 80 (Eighty) guests and a weather back up would be for their own account.
2. Murdocks
• Original 18K yellow gold ring, sizing is to the discretion of the winner, but the value of the rings exceeding the package offered by the sponsor will be for the winner’s own account.
3. Honeymoon by Jock Safari Lodge- Valid until Nov 2024
• The voucher is not transferrable and cannot be converted to cash.
• Accommodation is subject to availability.
• Extra costs not mentioned are excluded, which include: SANParks conservation levy, transfers, discretional gratuities, premium alcoholic beverages, telephone, laundry, spa and curios are for the winner’s own account.
4. Blanco Bridal Couture
• 1x Rental wedding dress for the bride (the winner of the competition)
• Selection of dresses that is available for winner will be provided once the winner visits Blanco to come and select her wedding dress.
• Dress sizes range from size 8-14
• Dress alterations needs to be done at Blanco Bridal Couture – 48 Vredehoek Ave, Cape Town
• Dress will be collected two days prior to the brides wedding and needs to be returned two days after the brides confirmed wedding date.
• Alterations will be done 4-6 weeks before bride’s wedding.
• Prize is valid until November 2024.
• Rental dress cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to anyone else.
5. Zorgvliet Wine Estate
• Sponsors ordinary terms and conditions apply and is subject to availability.
• Valid until November 2024.
6. Weddings By Marius
• Marius will be working with winning couple to coordinate and liaise with vendors, find additional suppliers if necessary and overseeing the execution of wedding plans leading up to the day.
7. Summerheart Photography
• Subject to availability valid until November 2024
8. Classic Rides
• Valid until 2024
• Please note the 2 cars that are for the prize are the 1956 Rover and the 1938 MG Tickford.
9. Invites and Place Settings
• Cards by Nadia Valid until November 2024
10. Amy Cottles Events
• Bouquet, Corsage and buttonholes for wedding party. Valid until November 2024
Most people who enter reality competitions naturally want to be winners (whether the prize is love, money or both) but sometimes winning the way we thought we wanted…
After nearly two years of staying indoors and not enjoying the wonders of travel, heading to your favourite destination to get married is back on the table!
While many brides and grooms are grabbing their passports and jetting off to tropical destinations such as Mauritius and Bali, there are a few out there that prefer a different climate.
Luxury travel company Red Savannah recently launched an incredible package for winter-loving bridal couples looking to say “I do” in the remote destination of Antarctica.
The price tag? A cool R4 million!
Yup, we’re living in a post-pandemic world and weddings appear to be that expensive.
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The hefty price tag includes return flights from South Africa to Antarctica, accommodations for the soon-to-be newlyweds and the wedding party, beverages, food and activities. The big day will start with a breakfast on ice, followed by the cake-cutting ceremony and champagne in the snow lounge.
While you may think that R4 million may be more than enough to accommodate a whole host of guests, a maximum of 12 wedding guests are allowed to watch you step into newlywed bliss.
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a white dessert party – yum!
Additional costs are the “wedding gift registry” which will be a pledge of $1000 (R16 600) per person. This will be used for conservation efforts in Antarctica.
If you’re interested, you’ll be happy to know that there is one flight that leaves Cape Town and will take five hours to arrive at the icy destination.
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It’s wedding season, which means venues are getting calls from brides and grooms all over South Africa. But where to book your big day? A new study is…
Searching for the feel-good factor? Introduce some positive energy into your beauty routine with a sumptuous pamper session to help keep you calm, cool, and relaxed as you plan your big day. Adding a little self-love will leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and feeling youthful again. Besides, it’s really the little highlights that can make the biggest difference to our well-being!
Follow this guide and get your hands on these luxe products to turn your bathroom ritual into a full-blown pamper experience.
Bath-time bliss
‘Bathing is a brilliant opportunity to give your body what it needs, and your mind a moment to reset,’ says well-being expert Susanne Kaufmann. You can easily turn your bath into a pamper session with a few additions too.
So how would you like to feel while submerged in your porcelain throne?
Relaxed
There’s nothing quite like a long soak to reset the senses. It’s the perfect ritual before bed, helping you have a good sleep: a hot bath followed by being in a cool bedroom is known to help the body prepare for sleep and tricks you into feeling drowsy. Aid those sensations with Ceridwen’s Cauldron (R135, Lush), which nourishes your skin and helps you switch off.
Or, if you are feeling tense, don’t underestimate the benefits of a salt bath. It can help with any muscle aches and pains, leaving you feeling soothed. We love Earthsap Bath Soak in Milk & Honey (R75, Made By Nature).
De-stressed
Feeling restless and anxious? Run a bath and choose products packed with calming ingredients, such as The Naturals Organic Bath Bombs (R320, yumm) or Dr Hauschka Moor Lavender Calming Bath Essence (R465, Woolworths).
As you soak in the scented bath, practise breathing deeply into your abdomen to relax and calm your mind. If you struggle to stay focused, it can help to imagine you are gently inflating your tummy like a balloon as you breathe in, then slowly deflating it as you breathe out. The warm water will aid those feelings of relaxation.
Upbeat
If you need a reboot, try adding a few drops of an uplifting essential oil – juniper is effective in stimulating a positive mood – try Soil Juniper Berry Essential Oil (R133, Faithful to Nature). Give your bath a sensuous twist by adding Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Bath Oil 250 ml (R1 000, Edgars). And light a candle to uplift your senses – we adore The Aromatherapy Co Invigorating Candle (R199, @home).
Comforting Massage
As well as treating skin to a pamper session, use your evening regime as a chance to unwind. ‘Turn your cleanse into a moment of mindfulness,’ says acupuncturist and facialist Annee de Mamiel. ‘Face massage helps you unwind, but it’s also a reminder to begin to switch off from the day. Plus it doesn’t cost a thing!’
Start by warming your cleansing oil in your hands and inhaling the essential oils. Choose something with a soothing scent, such as Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil (R1 050, Woolworths). As you massage, you will increase circulation, boost oxygen and detoxify your skin. ‘You’ll be surprised how the texture, volume and radiance of your skin will improve in such a short time.’
Skin saviours
It’s the original emblem of what a pamper session should be!. A face mask is the easiest way to treat your skin and give you a bit of a time out. Just make sure you’re using the best one for your skin type.
Dry skin
Use: FILORGA Hydra-Filler Mask (R148, skinmiles.co.za)
This calming sheet mask contains aloe vera to soothe and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, giving your face a plump, juicy glow.
Sensitive skin
Use: Lamelle Serra Lipid Recovery Mask (R520, dermastore.co.za)
When sensitive skin flares up, leave this soothing mask on for 15 minutes, then swipe away any excess with a tissue to calm flushed, tight-feeling skin.
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You’ve walked down the aisle, you’ve said “I do,” and now it’s time to get down and boogie! The first dance as a married couple is deeply personal…
We all need a knight in shining armour, especially when you’re a bride rushing to make it to her wedding ceremony.
Marksteen Adamson is a driver from the United Kingdom. On his way to a reunion, Marksteen said he noticed the bride on the side of the road in London asking for a lift.
The apparently looked “distressed” as countless cars passed her by.
According to the anxious bride, three rideshares had already cancelled on her and her bridal party, which included her sister and one other bridesmaid who could be seen carrying her veil.
“I’m late for church,” the bride can be heard saying in the video.
Despite being a whole 45 minutes late to her own wedding, Adamson delivers the bride and her bridal party safely to the church, where she is met by the vicar to who she recounts the tale to.
An adorable rom-com or an absolute nightmare? Luckily this story has a happy ending!
Watch the video below:
@marksteenadamsonWas driving through london traffic to visit friends for a reunion lunch in South East London when I stopped at a padestrian crossing and saw a bride looking confused and flustered. I started filming as I thought it would be a great shot seeing her cross the road in her full attire. Then she saw me and started walking towards me and gesturing. It turns out that she and her brides maid and team had been trying to order Uber cabs but three cabs had canceled at the last minute and she was 45min late for church. Everyone, most importantly her husbsnd to be, were wating at Holy Trinity Bromton for her to artive. She asked if I could give her and the group a lift, and so they jumped in to my landrover and I drove her to church. In our short time together we had lots of quick short conversations about everthing and got to know eachother a little better and new friendships were made. After I dropped her off I heard the sound of the organ ring out and knew everything was going to be alright. It was a beautiful sunny day.♬ Going To The Chapel – The Paragons
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