• We had the viral KFC proposal, the Clicks proposal, and now we introduce the Spur engagement. A pair of waiters recently got engaged while serving at the Amigo Spur steak Ranch in the Vaal Mall.

    On October 20, Amigo Spur uploaded a video showing the sweet moment Gladwell went down on one knee to pop the big question to his love, Pretty.

    In the video, Gladwell can be seen kneeling while holding a plate, which is where the ring was perched. As Pretty realises what is happening, she becomes overwhelmed with emotion and falls to her knees as she cries tears of joy.

    The entire restaurant cheers in the background as Gladwell slips the ring on Pretty’s fingers. Watch the sweet moment here:

    Congratulations to the happy couple!

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    A wedding is a happy, fabulous and colourful time and nothing reflects joy as well as cupcakes. You don’t have to have a wedding cake if that is not your jam.

    Cupcakes are easy, more practical and might be preferable for those who would like to take them home. It also makes more sense in a COVID-19-era to offer guests individual desserts they can pick by hand instead of all sharing from one cake.

    Here are some delightful cupcake-inspirations to get your mouth watering.

     

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    ?? ???? ??????????? ?????? – Happy Sunday everyone! Here’s a soothing set on a weekend, how do you like this soft colors? Makes me feel like wedding ? . ?Gold Mini Sprinkles, White Sparking Sugar and White Pearlescent Polish Rods by @sprinkly_uk – 15% discount using my code “SEEYENBAKES15” With a mix of LUX metallic sprinkles by @sweetapolita and Gold Small Chocolate Balls by @happysprinkles from @the_cake_decorating_co . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ? Rosette Edge painted using @sweetsticksau a mix of Pink Diamond & Glamorous Gold Metallic Lustre Dust inspired by @zibakeriz . ? Rose Gold Prism Powder by @fancysprinkles . ⭐Nozzle 1M, 1B, 4B, 104 and 6B by @wilton_uk @wiltoncakes . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ?Wilton Color Right by @wiltoncakes with my Swiss Meringue Buttercream ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #floralcupcakes#seeyenbakes #wiltonuk #cakeinspo #cakeinspiration #cupcakegrid #cupcakeinspo #bakersspotlight #cupcakedesign #cupcakequeen #floralcupcakes #cupcakestyles #cupcakefordays #cupcakeproject #cakesbae #weddingcupcakes #cupcaketime #cupcakeoftheday #cupcakedecorating #wiltoncakes #cupcake #cupcakeofinstagram #cupcakelove #flatlaytoday #buttercream #cupcakes #cakestagram #cakeporn #instacake #cupcakestagram #swissmeringuebuttercream

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    Happy Birthday Tiffany @cloudsandcreamco ????!! I am so glad to have met you on here where we bonded over asian bakes & flavours, all the rants and chats throughout the covid period has brought us closer – thank you so much for the friendship ? I hope that your hand is under recovery so you could return to the baking world soon. Dedicating this ???? ???? ??????????? ?????? to you for #tiffanysbirthdaycollab on your special day as we figured that soft blue seems to be one of your favourite ?? i hope you are having a blast on your special day! . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And in reality, this set has been gifted to a friend for a farewell as he is leaving Edinburgh to further down south in UK for good; to pursue his dreams in culinary & baking. This is to wish him all the best and hope he will succeed in doing what he is passionate in. . ?White 100s 1000s, White Sparking Sugar, Turqoise Glimmer Pearls and Baby Blue Pearlescent Polish Rods by @sprinkly_uk – 15% discount using my code “SEEYENBAKES15” . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⭐Nozzle 1M, 4B, 104 and 6B by @wilton_uk @wiltoncakes . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ?Colors by @americolor and @wiltoncakes with my Swiss Meringue Buttercream ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fallcupcakes #seeyenbakes #cakeinspo #cakeinspiration #cupcakegrid #cupcakeinspo #bakersspotlight #cupcakedesign #cupcakequeen #cupcakestyles #cupcakefordays #cupcakeproject #weddingcupcakes #cupcaketime #cupcakeoftheday #cupcakedecorating #wiltoncakes #cupcake #cupcakeofinstagram #cupcakelove #flatlaytoday #buttercream #cupcakes #cakestagram #cakeporn #instacake #cupcakestagram #swissmeringuebuttercream #floralcupcakes

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    Throwback to our last wedding of 2020 this fall – so thrilled we got to be a part of Chelsea + Paul’s big day ✨

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    Wedding treat for the happy couple #weddingcupcakes #cupcakesofinstagram #cupcakedecorating #cupcakes #cupcakestagram #fondantcupcakes

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    All white ?

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    Something blue… Beautiful vanilla cupcakes for a wedding. ??

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    All our cupcake orders come in crisp white presentation boxes. We do batches of 4, 6 and 12 ???

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    In previous decades, living together before marriage was a big taboo and completely unheard of. Following the sexual revolution of the 1960s and the growth of women’s autonomy, many couples choose to move in together as a step before marriage.

    While some believe that moving in is a logical step before marriage is even considered, others still stand firm that it can hurt a relationship more than it can help. Here are some pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to move in.

    Pros 

    – It is a good way to test a relationship

    -You get to know your partner incredibly intimately

    -It can be a step towards marriage if that is what you’re discussing

    -Helps financially so you can split living costs

    Cons 

    -It sometimes confuses the situation as one partner may expect it to mean marriage while the other just sees it as the next step

    -It can break your relationship if you’re not ready

    -It takes a little shine off the newlywed sparkle since you’ve already experienced living together

    So? Should you do it? 

    While there are studies regarding the statistics on whether couples who move in make it, there is no real way to quantify or decide for each couple. A couple who has never moved in together could get married and realise they can’t stand living together just as easily as a couple could move in, get married later and live happily ever after. It is really about the two individuals and their relationship.

    If you’re concerned, ask the following questions regarding the move before making the leap:

    1. Why do you want to move in with your partner now?
    2. If you don’t, consider asking yourself why not
    3. Have you discussed what moving in signifies to each of you?
    4. Are you prepared for the possibility that you may break-up even after moving in?
    5. What are some deal-breakers you need to discuss before making this decision?

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    Who knew the destination of your honeymoon was so crucial to the success of your marriage? According to a recent study, where you go to spend your first days of wedded bliss can make or break your union.

    Compare.bet conducted a study into which honeymoon destinations were the most common among divorced couples. First, they created a list of the most popular honeymoon destinations across the globe. They then surveyed 3100 divorced or separated couples worldwide to uncover which spot they settled on.

    Their findings reveal that at 20%, the Maldives was the most popular honeymoon destination among couples who have since gone their separate ways. The Maldives has been a popular honeymoon and general vacation destination for decades, with its crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches a top calling-card.

    Next up on the list was Marrakesh in Morrocco, with 17% of divorcees having spent their honeymoon there. Bora Bora in French Polynesia takes the third spot with 13% of the vote.

    Other destinations that made it on the list include Bali (10%), Mauritius (8%), Lapland (7%), Santorini (5%), Venice (5%), Dubrovnik (4%), Buenos Aires (4%) and Cancun (3%).

    Bangkok, Napa Valley, Maui, and Nairobi seems to be the safest places to honeymoon for a successful marriage, as they all only reported 1% of the vote each.

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