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    Yvonne Chaka Chaka and her husband, Dr Mhinga, recently celebrated 30 years of marriage, proving to us all that love is not dead.

    The iconic South African singer took to Instagram to announce this momentous anniversary.

    In a post, she writes, “God is amazing all the time. 30 years ago Dr Mhinga asked for my hand in marriage and I said Yes I DO [and] 30 years later [we’re] still together. Today is our 30th wedding anniversary. I can not stop thanking the Lord who brought us together, I was 24. Now I am 54 and we have been together for 30 years. Time flies, [on] 7th October 1989 we said Yes We Do…We Thank You Lord. We thank our families, our children and our friends. And [to] all those who have supported us and encouraged us, a big Thank you. Tiny.”

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    30 years is no small feat. It is equal to 10 950 days, 262,800 hours, or 15,768,000 minutes. In the wedding world, 30 years of marriage is considered a Pearl Wedding.

    Congratulations to this incredible pair!

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    Hailey Bieber has just shared her full wedding look a week after her wedding, and it’s a dramatic masterpiece.

    The supermodel took to Instagram to share the first images of the dress she wore when she married Justin Bieber on September 30. The lacy white gown was designed by Virgil Abloh for Off-White.

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    The custom gown features an off-the-shoulder neckline with long sleeves, a low back and elegant train. However, the statement piece is the lengthy veil, which has “’till death do us part” stitched onto it in white block lettering. The veil is also lined with lace to match the gown.

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    Abloh, the CEO of Off-White and creative director for Louis Vuitton, shared his sketch of the final look to his Instagram page.

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    From traditional neutral make-up looks to the outstanding bright lip, here are our top 5 wedding beauty looks we deem as utterly iconic:

    1. Priyanka Chopra

     

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    The wedding that took, like, 20 celebrations and had us all in absolute awe! Even though Priyanka Chopra had so many wedding looks, our all-time fave was definitely her all red traditional look complete with classic make-up that complimented the outfit and did not overpower it.

    2. Kim Kardashian West

     

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    When we think of the perfect nude make-up look, our minds instantly go to Kim Kardashian West. She most certainly made the look quite iconic and trend-worthy since her wedding to Kanye West in 2014 and has been perfecting the nude look ever since. Lashes for days, contoured cheekbones and that perfect nude lip shade all pull the look together.

    3. Meghan Markle

     

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    In our opinion, wedding make-up should just enhance your already natural, beautiful self. This is why Meghan Markle makes our top list of most iconic beauty looks. With her gorgeous freckles still peeping through, she radiated class and elegance with minimal make-up, yet still being true to herself.

    4. Solange Knowles

     

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    Bold red lips and a natural ‘do are why Solange Knowles makes it to our top beauty looks. Her unique choice of wedding attire makes her truly one in a million, and we are totally here for it. Even though Solange’s wedding was in 2014, this look has a modern edge that will still serve it well today.

    5. Princess Diana

     

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    We cannot use the word ‘iconic’ without making mention of Princess Diana. Her perfectly flushed and rosy cheeks, doe eyes and lightly tinted lips make this beauty look one we will never forget.

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    Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have said “I do” again. The pair, who first married in a small courthouse wedding in 2018, wed with a much larger wedding ceremony that had many celebrities in attendance.

    The Biebers wed in Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina on September 30. Hailey’s father, Steven Baldwin, had previously said that this ceremony would be more religious in nature, and is very important to the couple.

    While there is little other information about the wedding available, we can get a small glimpse into their nuptials through some posts shared to social media.

    For their reception, Hailey wore a high-necked, backless wedding dress and her hair in an elegant low bun. Justin wore a white shirt and black bow-tie.

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    According to People Magazine, the wedding had 154 guests in attendance including many of the couple’s celebrity friends such as Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Justine Sky, Jaden Smith, Joan Smalls, and Justin’s manager Scooter Braun.

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    Guests sipped on custom Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut bottles each adorned with 9,682 Swarovski crystals.

    Grammy winning singer Daniel Caesar performed at the wedding, People has confirmed.

    The couple met for the first time 2009 at one of Justin’s fan events when Justin was 15 and Hailey was 12. While they remained friends for years, they first became romantically linked in 2015 before splitting up in 2016. In mid-2018, the pair rekindled their romance and quickly got engaged on July 7. Justin announced their engagement on social media. They then wed in a small courthouse ceremony on September 13, 2018.

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    Congratulations to the happy couple!

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    Idols SA judge Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung’s traditional wedding was an extravaganza of epic proportions. The couple, dubbed #SomHale on social media, wed in a lavish traditional African ceremony at Kibler Park, Johannesburg on Saturday, September 28.

    The couple had numerous, often matching outfit changes throughout the day. Their first look was designed by Gert Johan Coetzee, who was inspired by a North African theme.

    Have a look at everything that went on at the spectacular event:

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    A host of local celebrities were in attendance, including Bonang Matheba, Casper Nyovest, Kelly Khumalo, Lerato Kganyago, Pearl Thusi, Julius Malema, and Thando Thabethe.

    According to Liquid Image Consulting, the creative team behind the wedding, the pair had a particular dress code for guests. “Dresscode: #Somhale wanted to showcase African Tradition and they personally selected a region from Africa for each guest detailing what they should wear and sent extensive dress code mood boards to ensure everyone stayed on theme!!” they wrote in an Instagram post.

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    The wedding venue was royally decked out in a white and gold colour scheme.

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    The eight-tiered tower cake and chandelier cakes were a sight to see.

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    According to Somizi, the couple will have their white wedding in January 2020.

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    They haven’t got a long way to go anymore. Cassie Ventura and fiancé Alex Fine wed in an intimate ceremony on September 25 only a month and one day after they got engaged.

    The pair tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Malibu, California. Cassie wore a flowing off-the-shoulder gown with a lace veil, and styled her hair in soft waves, while Fine wore a black tux to say “I do”.

    Film director Peter Berg officiated their wedding, sharing this picture to Instagram after the ceremony.

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    The couple have had a whirlwind romance this past year. They began dating in late 2018 and in June 2019 the couple announced that they are expecting their first child together. Fine got down on one knee on August 24 and asked Ventura to be his wife.

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    The Compton Cowboys, a group that works to dispel stereotypes about African Americans, helped Fine pop the question. In an IGTV video posted by Cassie, the pregnant beauty can be seen being escorted by Compton Cowboys leader Randy Savvy to Fine who is waiting for her atop a horse. He then dismounts, gets down on one knee and proposes, to much happiness from Cassie.

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    Cassie is best known for her hits “Me & U”, and “Long Way 2 Go”. She previously dated P Diddy for eleven years before calling it quits in early 2018. Fine is a celebrity personal trainer. His clients include many cast members of the hit TV show, Riverdale.

     

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    Former Miss Universe, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and her fiancé Tim Tebow have reached out to their followers for help. They’re struggling to come up with a wedding hashtag, so on September 17, 2019 the couple took to Instagram to explain their predicament:

     

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    They explained that they haven’t come up with any wedding hashtags and sarcastically joked that the search is going really well. “Please guys, don’t you have any ideas,” said Demi-Leigh.

     

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    The pair have been together since her reign as Miss Universe in 2017. During her farewell at the 2018 Miss Universe, she thanked Tim for all his support. Tim got down on one knee on January 9, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida.

     

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    Their followers have come up with some creative hashtags so far. One follower suggested #TyingTheTebow, while another said #YouHadMeAtTebow.

     

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    Demi-Leigh celebrated her bachelorette party over the September 13-15, 2019 weekend. The bachelorette fun took place in New York.

     

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    She shared her bridal shower pictures on Instagram on August 15, 2019 as well:

     

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    The happy couple have not released their big day’s date, but with all the wedding festivities in full swing, it may be soon!

    We wish Demi-Leigh and Tim all the best for their future!

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    Brides visualise the big day and walking down the aisle. One of the main elements for a bride on their wedding day is, ofcourse, the gown. Whether you’ve grown up gathering tips from celebs or looking for ideas now, here are some iconic brides and what they wore on their wedding day.

    Céline Dion

    The Canadian singer married Rene Angelil in December, 1994. She wore a beautiful Mirella and Steve Gentile ball gown. The dress featured a 20 foot train and took over 1000 hours to make.

    Priyanka Chopra

    The Indian actress wed Nick Jonas in December, 2018. Her traditional white gown was a custom Ralph Lauren. It featured a 75 foot long tulle veil and took over 1800 hours to make.

     

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    And forever starts now… ❤️ @nickjonas

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    Chiara Ferragni

    The Italian blogger married singer Fedez in September, 2018. Chiara wore two stunning haute couture Dior dresses. Her outfits consisted of 400 metres of material and took a total of 1600 hours to make.

     

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    Better than my dreams ✨ Love our custom made wedding bands designed by @pomellato ? #SuppliedByPomellato

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    Meghan Markle

    The royal wedding took place in May, 2018. The Duchess of Sussex wore a silk Givenchy gown, complete with a 16 foot long veil and one of Queen Mary’s diamond tiaras.

    Amal Clooney

    The Lebanese-British barrister married George Clooney in September, 2014. Amal wore a powerhouse Stella McCartney suit.

    Solange Knowles

    Keeping with the pantsuits, Solange married director Alan Ferguson in November, 2014. They arrived at their ceremony by bicycle with Solange rocking a Stéphane Rolland jumpsuit.

     

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    Oldie but Goodie It was in the twentieth century that women began to wear trousers as leisurewear, and eventually trousers became symbolic of female emancipation and empowerment. Bridal trousers and jumpsuits are therefore the perfect way to infuse the traditions of a wedding with more contemporary values surrounding gender equality – all while exuding an incomparable level of sophistication. You can opt for trousers that have a layer of organza or lace overlaying them to pay homage to the styles of more conventional wedding dresses. Jumpsuits are all about the beauty of the silhouette. No matter which design you choose, bridal trousers and jumpsuits always come with the added benefit of being comfortable so that you can fully enjoy every aspect of your big day.

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    Kate Middleton

    She wed Princess William in April, 2011. A vision in white, Kate wore an Alexander McQueen ivory and white satin dress. The gown featured a couture lace bodice and long sleeves.

     

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    Prince William married Catherine Middleton on April 29th 2011 at Westminster Abbey. On their wedding day, the Queen granted them the titles the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Earl and Countess of Strathearn and Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus. The best man was Prince William’s brother Prince Harry, and the maid of honour was Catherine’s sister Pippa. The four bridesmaids were – Lady Louise Windsor, Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Grace van Custem and Eliza Lopes. The two page boys were – William Lowther-Pinkerton and Tom Pettifer. Catherine’s dress was designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. After the ceremony, the couple made the traditional appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles hosted a private dinner, followed by dancing, for close friends and family of the couple at Buckingham Palace.

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    Charlene Wittstock

    The Zimbabwean-South African former Olympic swimmer married Albert II, Prince of Monaco in July, 2011. Charlene wore a custom Giorgio Armani dress. The gown took 2500 hours to make and consisted of 40 000 Swarovski crystals.

    Elizabeth Taylor

    She married eight times and made a beautiful bride every time. Here a few of her gorgeous bridal looks.

    Grace Kelly

    The American actress wed Rainier III, Prince of Monaco in 1956. Her gown was made by MGM costume designer Helen Rose. This iconic dress took six weeks to make and featured 90 metres of silk net and hundreds of seed pearls. Her dress has inspired many bridal dresses over the years including Nicky Hilton and Miranda Kerr.

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    Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry tied the knot on September 1, 2019 in Maui. The happy couple wed in a Catholic church on the island. Even though they opted for a wedding by the beach, they decided to keep things very elegant and classic.

    Miles Teller is known for his roles in The Divergent Series (2014-2016), War Dogs (2016) and will star alongside Tom Cruise in the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick (2020). He met model Keleigh Sperry in 2013 at a party for the Black Keys. The two hit it off and there was an instant connection.

    A week later they went on the date, and let’s just say the rest is history. After fours years of dating, Miles popped the question in August 2017. The pair went on a romantic safari in South Africa. While enjoying their morning coffee and the wilderness, Keleigh noticed a rose attached to a tree. She decided to investigate as she thought it was weird to see a rose in the middle of winter. The flower had a note attached to it and when she started reading it, Miles finished it and got down on one knee.

     

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    Maui was the destination of choice for the love birds because it was a home away from home for Keleigh and her family. Miles joined them for family trips and fell in love with the destination. Hawaii seems to be a popular wedding spot for celebs.

    Miles and Keleigh opted for a Hawaiian chic themed wedding. They worked with Unveiled Hawaii in Maui and Christine Rose Events in California to achieve their desired nuptials.

    The blushing bride wore a Monique Lhuillier dress, which was elegant and tradition, while still feeling whimsy and light. The ensemble was accompanied by her mother’s necklace, which is a family heirloom.

    The dashing groom wore a suit by Celine, designed by Hedi Slimane.

    Wedding guests included Nina Dobrev and The Divergent Series co-star Shailene Woodley.

    The reception took place on the beach with the breathtaking sunset as a backdrop. Keleigh changed into an Oscar de la Renta dress for the reception. Their entertainment included a 12-piece band that performed the couple’s favourite tunes.

    Following the reception was a tropical jungle themed after-party that featured Norwegian DJ Kygo. The newlyweds partied ’till the break of dawn.

     

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    Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling wed on August 31, 2019. The wedding took place at the York Minster Cathedral in England. Whether it was the star-studded wedding guest list or the hoards of fans that lined the streets, it’s no surprise that the lavish nuptials are being mistaken for a royal affair.

    Fans speculate that the couple met through their mutual friend, Princess Eugenie. The English singer-songwriter has been engaged to the art dealer since August 2018. Caspar announced the engagement on Instagram.

    Ellie opted for a gothic style wedding gown which was a custom-made Chloé piece. The dress was hand embroidered and featured glass beads, white roses and took a total of 640 hours to make. The bridesmaids all wore beautiful white gowns.

     

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    The lavish wedding incorporated a lot of flowers – from the retro Volkswagen camper van to embellishing the cathedral door.

    After the ‘royal affair’, the flowers did not go to waste but was instead gifted to the fans who lined the streets.

    Wedding guests included Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Ed Sheeran and Sienna Miller.

     

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    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom led the stylish arrivals to York Minster Cathedral for Ellie Goulding and her longtime love Caspar Jopling’s nuptials on Saturday. Stars included: Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Sienna Miller, James Blunt, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, The Duchess of York and so much more. Congrats to the newlyweds ??? • • • #elliegoulding #ellie #elliegouldingfan #elliegouldingqueen #elliegouldingconcert #starryeyed #yoursong #married #justmarried #weddingday #casparjopling #caspar #ellieandcaspar #york #orlandobloom #orlando #katyperry #siennamiller #sienna #princesseugenie #princesseugenieofyork #princessbeatrice #thenikkidiaries #nikkisnews #nntv

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