Some colours are easy to incorporate in a wedding theme. Colours like white and green, for example can work almost no matter what you do with them. But, if you lean towards the sunnier side of life and love the colour orange, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t use it on your wedding day.
However, there are some key tips to keep in mind to make the colour work best.
Atmosphere
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Firstly, you have to decide what atmosphere you want to create. It’s crucial, because this will determine all the pieces you get and the shades and tones you’re going to work with. What is the feel you’re going for? The “vibe”, if you will? Is it low-key and simplistic, or is it extravagant and glamorous? It can be earthy, hipster and natural. Or it can be sunny, joyful and jovial. Decide what you want your decor to say, then everything else will fall in place.
Textures
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Next, you need to determine what materials you will use. Plastic is out, for various reasons. Keep it classy, keep it glassy. For a nature-inspired look, go for wood, dried botanicals and coarse fabrics. For a more glamorous approach, think gemstones and bright coloured fresh flowers. Mix up the textures but make sure they are all aligned with your intended atmosphere.
Shades
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You’re by no means confined to one shade of orange, but they have to work well together. Play around with samples, mix and match some different tones to see how they will look paired up. If you go rustic, burnt orange, tan and brown-orange will work well, paired with cream and copper table items. If you go vibrant, sunset orange colours will work lovely paired with lighter coloured items like white and gold.
Less is more
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It can be easy to get carried away, but you must resist. Because orange is a strong colour, piling on too much of it can be overwhelming. Tone it down for a sleek, sophisticated look and you’re good to go. Simplicity is key, no matter the shades of orange you go for.
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Pamela Anderson is a married woman. The former Baywatch star secretly tied the knot with her bodyguard Dan Hayhurst on Christmas Eve, a representative for the star confirmed to CNN.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Anderson said she married her beau on the property she purchased from her grandparents 25 years ago.
“This is where my parents were married and they are still together. I feel like I’ve come full circle,” she told the outlet.
For her big day, Anderson wore a vintage beige blouse paired with a blue satin corset and blue tulle skirt. She accessorized with a polka-dotted white Valentino veil.
This news comes less than a year after Anderson reportedly married producer Jon Peters in a private Malibu ceremony on January 20 2020, a fact she later disputed.
This is the star’s fifth marriage. Anderson previously married Tommy Lee in 1995 but divorced in 1998. She married second husband Kid Rock in 2006 but they split a year later. Third husband Rick Salomon came in 2007 but their marriage was annulled in 2008. She then remarried Salomon in 2014 but they split again in 2015.
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“Generations” actress Letoya Makhene is giving fans an inside look into her recent wedding to businesswoman Lebo Keswa.
The pair tied the knot in a traditional wedding on December 22, 2020. The big day was “African Royalty”-themed, and the pair rocked outfits from Revolt Apparel. Take a look at their stunning outfits and decor:
The couple met in 2016, but lost contact for years before reconnecting and falling in love in 2020.
“Four years later, we meet again. Four years later we’re dating. Four years later, I’m deeply in love with her. Four years later, I’m experiencing love in such a different way,” wrote Letoya on Instagram.
They went public in 2020 after tabloid publication Sunday World announced their relationship without their permission. Since then, they have received many homophobic comments and have been victims of cyberbullying.
Despite this, they have risen above the hate. Keswa proposed in October and they immediately began lobola negotiations, before marrying in true style.
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There are plenty of us who roll our eyes at the very idea of Valentine’s Day. The day of love has become so commercialised that many couples have opted out, and then there’s the argument that “every day should be Valentine’s Day”.
But this year it’s all different. It’s been a difficult time for most since the onset of COVID-19. Many life partners have been tragically lost, and we’ve all generally had very little quality time with our significant others as we grapple with all the extra demands of living in a global pandemic.
So if ever there was a Valentine’s Day to celebrate the love of your life, this is it! And here are some great ideas about how to make it special:
Be day tourists in your city
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday, making it easy for couples to spend the entire day together. You could use the time to do some safe sight-seeing in your own city. For those in Johannesburg, you could explore the historical sites before grabbing a bite to eat or something to drink in Maboneng.
If Cape Town is your home, what about a day out enjoying some of a long list of pocket-friendly experiences compiled by Cape Town Tourism. All the details on how to enjoy Cape Town for under just R150 per person can be found here. Or if you’re into art and culture, pop into Zeitz MOCAA for some of the best art on the continent all in one place.
Make this year the year of the splurge
If you’re seeking a really special Valentine’s Day break, then definitely consider booking into one of the world’s top new hotels – Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge. Suspended over the Sabi River in the heart of the Kruger National Park, this hotel assures an exceptionally romantic getaway. Visitors enjoy a unique vantage point from above the river, soaking up unparalleled views of the Kruger National Park and the majestic Sabi River below.
Do something different from the comfort of home
Did you know that you can still enjoy a local jazz club’s cocktail hour, experience a cooking experience in France, take part in a dance class in Brazil, get involved in a fun scavenger hunt hosted by someone in the USA, or get your zen on in a meditation session with a Japanese monk – all from the safety of home? With Airbnb’s Online Experiences, you can explore the world from your sitting room, while also helping these Experience hosts continue to earn a living.
Enjoy a stay-cation
If you don’t want to venture too far from home, but you are keen to get away, then take a look at what hot deals your local hotels are offering for Valentine’s Day. Many hotels create special Valentine’s Day packages, like Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town, for example. Their special Valentine’s staycation includes a romantic picnic-style dinner in your room. You can enjoy it while watching the sunset over the ocean from your balcony – the perfect backdrop to a romantic getaway. If you’re not Cape Town-based, just get on to Google and check out the romantic escapes on offer in your own city.
Have a dance party at home
If spending money isn’t on your agenda this Valentine’s Day, what about organising a fun, old-fashioned dance party at home? Download YouTube music on to a device of your choosing and blast some of your favourite songs – or any songs significant to your relationship. Then take your significant other for a whirl around your living room dance floor! Love is free, after all.
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