Celebs, they’re just like us. You would think being rich and famous would make dating slightly easier, but some still need some extra help.
Luckily, they’ve got great friends to play matchmaker. Here are some celebrity couples who came to be thanks to their cunning pals.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle:
This modern-day fairytale is all thanks to a mutual friend, although their identity has no officially been confirmed.
“It was definitely a set-up. It was a blind date,” Meghan has previously said of their first encounter. “I didn’t know much about him and so the only thing I had asked her when she said she wanted to set us up was, I had one question, I said ‘Is he nice?'”
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski
“It was one of those things where I wasn’t really looking for a relationship and I was thinking I’m going to take my time in L.A,” Krasinski explained during an interview with Ellen Degeneres. “Then I met her and I was so nervous. I was like, ‘Oh god, I think I’m going to fall in love with her.’ As I shook her hand I went, ‘I like you.'”
Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz
We can thank Nicole Richie for this couple. The actress and reality star, who is married to Benji’s brother Joel, The reality star, who is married to Madden’s brother, Joel, took credit for playing cupid for the couple.
“I approve of anything that’s going to make Benji happy,” she said during an interview on Watch What Happens Live. “I’m going to take responsibility for everything!”
Giselle Bunchen and Tom Brady
The original supermodel and sports star couple met through a matchmaking mutual friend.
“This friend told me he knew a girl version of me,” the NFL player said in an interview.
“I knew Tom was the one straightaway. I could see it in his eyes that he was a man with integrity who believes in the same things I do,” Gisele told Vogue.
Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara
This pair were introduced to each other at a party by Vergara’s Modern Family co-star Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Taking it a step further, he even gave Manganiello Vergara’s phone number to make sure they kept in contact.
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Summer is big for wedding season and even though many weddings are being postponed, you may still need to send a gift to the happy couple.
It’s been a cash-strapped year for everyone and 2021 is looking much the same. If you’re wanting to send your friends well wishes and a nice present but don’t want to break the bank, have a look at a few of these cheaper present ideas.
The Wonderbag – R679
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Le Creuset Calm Collection of Espresso Mugs – R789
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Sagaform Wine Decanter – R 2 Litre
Great for the wine-loving couple that takes their grapes seriously.
Simple by Yotem Ottolenghi – R585
The perfect starter cookbook which works for those who love to cook and those who are just getting started in the kitchen.
AeroPress Coffee Maker – R795
Every new home needs to be able to make some decent coffee. While a big coffee machine may be out of the budget, the AeroPress gets the job done for less.
Carrol Boyes Ripple Wine Glasses -R595
A perfect touch of class to any dining set.
Google Home Mini– R999
A great little addition to the family to make life even simpler.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic contonies, wedding vendors are looking for easier ways to continue hosting events in a safer way. One easy way is to eliminate crowding and contact.
Throw the cake out of the window and opt for individually-sized desserts. These single portions are easier to serve and reduce the need for multiple hands to touch a knife in order to cut a cake, which is perfect in these times.
These individual cakes ar essentially cupcakes, except they are not served in cupcake holders and replicate the look of a full cake. No need to skip your original wedding cake vision, you can still stick with the colours and style although on a smaller scale.
Here are some sweet treats your guests will love:
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A large diamond is stunning, but it is also costly. If you want the look without the price tag, why not consider composite diamonds?
A composite diamond is made of of many small diamonds placed together to create the appearance of one large diamond. Thanks to its setting, they often offer the same glitz and glam of a large single stone at a much cheaper cost.
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Since they are made of an array of smaller stones, composite diamonds are much more affordable than one large diamond. You also do not have to be concerned with the four Cs when purchasing these diamonds, since they are quite small so lower grade stones will work perfectly. They also allow for much more intricate detail.
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However, composite diamonds may become costly in time due to maintenance and repairs. If a stone dislodges and goes missing, it may be a struggle to find another one of the appropriate size to replace it. Replacing stones is even more difficult with an invisible setting, as they can only be replaced with notched diamonds, which are not kept in bulk at diamond wholesalers so they may need to be ordered externally.
When shopping for a composite diamond ring, make sure to speak to your jeweller about possible future repair costs so that you know what to expect.
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