• 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 

    A great addition to any home wanting to cook more consciencely.

    Le Creuset Calm Collection of Espresso Mugs – R789 

    Le Creuset is always a favourite and the Calm Collection is incredibly versatile.

    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.

    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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    While divorce is no laughing matter, Twitter users have seized the Kim and Kanye West divorce rumours as an opportunity to make light of the unconfirmed situation.

    E!News, who aired Keeping up with the Kardashians for its entirety, said that while the couple haven’t filed for divorce, they are officially separating while they figure things out.

    E! News said that a source close to the couple explained that they are “trying to work through things” in marriage counseling. “Divorce has been discussed, but Kim wants more than anything for their relationship to work.”

    Twitter users are doing what they are known to do and are making a joke of it all:

    Image: Instagram/ Kim Kardashian West