The sea is a great place to be, especially on a wedding day. If you’re planning a beach wedding or just love the ocean, you can easily extend that theme into your wedding cake.
We aren’t talking about slapping some shells on and calling it a day. Use texture and detail in unique ways to honour the stunning seas. This allows you to make a subtle statement without going full-on theme.
Here are some amazing designs to inspire you:
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Academy award-winning actress Viola Davis and her husband, actor and producer Julius Tennon celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary on June 23. She gushed about him in a touching celebratory Instagram post.
Accompanied by photos from their wedding and vow renewal ceremonies, Davis wrote a touching tribute to her husband.
“17 years of marriage to the most beautiful man in the WORLD!!!! You have made my life sweeter and my heart bigger. I prayed for you and God said,”Yes! I have just the right person for you!!!!” Happy Anniversary my love… The best is yet to be❤❤❤,” she said.
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As is to be expected, congratulations poured in from a multitude of fellow celebrities, including How To Get Away With Murder co-star Matt McGorry, Gabrielle Union, Octavia Spencer, Kerry Washington, Halle Berry, and more.
According to Essence, Davis said that she met her husband just three weeks after making a special prayer. She said that at the time, she was “the loneliest woman in the world” and was told that she needed to “pray for a husband”.
Speaking to Page Six, she said “I said I wanted a big black man from the South who looked like a football player, who already had children, who maybe had been married before . . . 3 1/2 weeks later I met my husband.”
Tennon said on an episode of OWN’s Black Love that they had met when he overheard Davis talking to a friend about how she didn’t like living in Los Angeles. They ended up chatting and he gave her his card. Davis then took several weeks to call him up, since she felt she wasn’t ready. “I didn’t call [him] because I had bad credit; I was struggling with driving in LA,” she said.
A month after they met, they finally went on their first date. Only 20 minutes after their first date he called her to tell her what a great time he had, and another 20 minutes later he called again to say, “I just want to tell you I got home, and you are a beautiful woman. I’m about to go to sleep, and I just wanted to tell you to have a good night.”
Thereafter, the pair fell in love and tied the knot in 2003. In 2011, they adopted their daughter, Genesis.
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Lebanese weddings are known to be fun and energetic, with great food, spectacular venues, and lots of partying. Some say that several Lebanese wedding traditions have faded away with the times, but many still celebrate the event with age-old cultural practices.
Events surrounding marriage begin way before the actual wedding day, with the reception being the grand finale of it all. Since there are many traditions that occur in the lead-up to the nuptials, some Lebanese people believe that the reception should bring it all together with a bang. For this reason, there are also various traditions that are practiced on the wedding day.
Here are some Lebanese wedding traditions you should know about:
– Zaffé
The Zaffé stems from the Middle East and can be traced back to the 14th century. This tradition sees the bride and groom being escorted from each of their family homes to the location of the wedding. It calls for music, dance, and often has many onlookers joining in on the festivities.
When they reach the reception venue, the bride and groom walk in behind the Zaffé, showing themselves together as a married couple for the very first time.
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– Cutting the Cake
The details of this tradition vary from source to source. However, it is clear that cutting the cake is an important part of traditional wedding celebrations.
According to the 365 Days of Lebanon blog, the tradition began in ancient times and was initially practiced by breaking a cake made of wheat or barley over the head of the bride. Now, the tradition is practiced through the cutting of the cake instead. The couple place their hands together (symbolic of their unity) and cut the cake (the wheat used to make the cake is symbolic of fertility and the cake’s sweetness represents the sweetness of their new life together).
Other sources also report the same tradition, however, they add that the cake is to be cut using a sword.
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– Fireworks
It is quite common for the Lebanese to have fireworks at their wedding reception. Usually, it takes place after or during the cutting of the cake.
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– Dancing
Dancing is a big part of weddings in Lebanon. Often, weddings incorporate belly dancers as entertainment and of course, the newly-weds and their guests join in on the fun too.
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– Staying at the reception
In many cultures, it is common for guests at the wedding to see the newly-weds off as they leave for their honeymoon or to their new home. It is tradition, however, for Lebanese couples to stay at the reception until the very last guest has left. It is considered extremely impolite and disrespectful for them to leave any earlier.
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If you and your partner are inclined towards arts and crafts activities, honeymooning in SA will be a blast. Those who can’t see themselves going the mainstream tourist route and are looking for something different, keep an eye out for South Africa’s many art studios, creative classes and markets for a fun alternative.
Get your creative juices flowing with these arty activities across the country.
Paint something
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If you’re looking for a delightful day out, paint something together. It might even be something useful like a coffee mug, plate or flower planter that will be a special addition to your home. Many studios offer ready-made items for you to paint, and we adore the Clay Cafe in Cape Town.
Take a ceramic class
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Making something with your hands is always a rewarding experience. If you are looking for a bit of a challenge other than just painting something, go for a ceramics class together! Get down and dirty with pottery, sculpting or any other clay work and make something you’ll cherish forever. We love Kim Sacks School of Ceramics in Johannesburg.
Visit an arts & crafts market
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If you’re feeling less like making and more like buying, visit one of South Africa’s many arts and crafts markets to browse some outstanding local art. Look for unique pieces perfect for your home and keep an eye out, the artist may be right there at the stall! For an all-in-one with delicious food on top, go to the Neighbourgoods market in Johannesburg.
Look at street art
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Getting out and about is the best way to explore a city and many of SA’s cities are known for spectacular street art. Look up some places with street art and research the history and meaning behind it. Then go browse and of course, persuade your partner to execute an elaborate photoshoot for the ‘Gram. Woodstock in Cape Town has some amazing street art.
Visit an art gallery
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For a more sophisticated art experience, visit one of the top notch art galleries in the country. You and your partner might have favourite artists, styles or eras of art history. Look up the galleries in your destination, pack your best dress and heels and observe the splendour. We love State of the ART gallery in Cape Town.
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