The famous couple who met on the set of The Voice in April 2014 is engaged. Blake Shelton popped the question to girlfriend Gwen Stefani and she said yes.
The couple posted on Instagram a picture that shows Gwen wearing the ring. Blake proposed on October 27.
Gwen was married for 13 years and Blake for four when they filed for divorce from their partners. They have not met then and only got romantically involved after.
In November 2014, Gwen posted a picture of them together, writing “him” and a heart emoji. Fans started suspecting romance between the two.
In 2016 Blake said at an interview with Rolling Stone: “If you had told me that that’s who I’m gonna end up with, I would have thought you were crazy. But she became my closest ally”. This is the same year they made their official debut as a couple at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
With their blooming romance, the pair gave us blended family goals captured on a day out in 2019. Fans cannot wait for the wedding of the two judges.
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Wine tasting is basically a national sport in South Africa. With award-winning wineries found across the country, wine not take advantage and spend the day sipping away?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people are advised to stay home as much as possible. However, if you still really want to host a bridal shower then you can bring it to the safety of your home. Create a DIY wine tasting experience for your closest friends with these easy steps.
Create (and stick to) a Guest List
This may seem like an obvious first step when planning an event, but there is always someone who doesn’t RSVP and shows up anyway. Gently remind everyone you invite that you need a definite yes or no answer. The last thing you want is thirsty friends and not enough wine and glassware to go around.
“Extra” is Just Enough
Wine is an inherently fun theme for a bachelorette party or bridal shower, but why not make your event as Insta-worthy as possible? Create a fun bar or bar cart, deck your tables out with florals or tossed confetti, or incorporate fun signage to make your venue really pop! You can also have fun with your food. Cheese and crackers always pair well with wine but offer your guests something sweet as well as a macaron tower or petit fours.
Pick Your Poison
It may be best to stick to a specific type of drink on the day. Mixing alcohol can be dangerous, so avoid sipping on gins to wine to beer in one sitting. Once you decide the type of alcohol you want to serve, it’s time to choose the different brands. Choosing four to six different brands is just the right amount to have enough variety and keep your guests sipping pretty.
Since you don’t have to fill up the glasses completely, an average 750ML or 25.4oz wine bottle is enough for about eight people. We recommend having an extra bottle of each wine for every eight attendants, so if someone wants a refill of their favourites after the tasting is over, it is readily available. Plus, once a favourite is chosen, you’ll want to have enough of that wine for a toast!
Winner, winner
Help identify the winning bottle by setting up a wine scorecard. This allows your guests to track their notes and assign numerical values to each wine. Lastly, don’t forget enough pens (to write with, duh) and water (to cleanse the palette) for each attendee.
Execution
Remember the four “s’s” (see, swirl, sniff, sip). Have your gals take the time to really enjoy and savour each sip. Invite them to judge the appearance, aroma, body, taste, and finish of each wine in front of them. Although the responses are based on an individual’s taste, it is a great way for your friends and family who don’t know each other to bond over likes and dislikes.
Whether you wine a little or a lot, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the moment with your closest family and friends.
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A setting can make of break your engagement ring, so it is important to choose one wisely. One of the most popular choices in the wedding world is the prong setting.
Classic and elegant, the prong setting is one of the most famous diamond ring settings. This setting is perfect for the timeless bride.
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A prong setting typically features four to six thin metal claws that are placed on the diamond’s surface to secure its position. This setting is designed to perfectly highlight the diamond’s brilliance by giving maximum exposure to the stone.
This particular range of settings can be shaped in different ways – prongs can be rounded, squared, V-shaped, elongated or even pointed.
Ideally, the prongs should end on the diamond’s surface. If the claws extend too high, the diamond’s top portion will be less visible, thus reducing its brilliance.
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This setting has been in style for decades, and first grew in popularity in the 19th century as more dramatic and larger stones were being unearthed. Jewellers wanted to showcase these stones, and thus needed a setting that would allow it to shine.
The advantage of this setting is that it allows the diamond to take centre stage. It is also easy to clean and maintain. For those wanting to customise their ring, this setting is versatile enough to complement all diamond shapes, and is easy to adjust for different sizes of stones.
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On the other hand, because the diamond’s girdle is only partially covered, it is quite prone to chipping. The claws of the setting are also more prone to get caught on clothing.
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In a win for LGBT couples in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Civil Amendment Act of 2020, making it illegal for state marriage officers and magistrates to refuse to solemnise a civil union between same-sex couples.
The act, which was signed and passed on October 22, repeals Section 6 of the Civil Union Act, 2006 which previously allowed marriage officers to object to marrying same-sex couples.
The act also requires that the Minister must ensure that there is a marriage officer, other than a marriage officer referred to in section 5 of the principal Act, available to solemnise a civil union at every Department of Home Affairs office.
The new act states that any marriage officer who has been granted an exemption by the Minister in terms of section 6 of the principal Act, prior to the commencement of this Act, lapses 24 months from the date of commencement of this Act.
This move follows after many controversial cases of marriage officers refusing to solemnise same-sex civil unions because it was contrary to their beliefs.
Non-profit Christian organisation Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) has opposed the President’s decision, calling it ‘unconstitutional’.
“The Amendment Act removes the right of State-employed marriage officers and magistrates to object – on grounds of their sincerely held conscience, religion, and belief (which are protected by section 15 of the Constitution) – to being personally forced to solemnise same-sex marriages. The Amendment Act fails to replace it with another remedy that meets constitutional standards,” said Daniela Ellerbeck, Legal Advisor of FOR SA.
Read the Act here:Act_8_of_2020_Civil_Union_Amendment_Act
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