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In Decor

Stunning wedding arches to elevate your wedding

October 8, 2019 No Comments

As the backdrop to your wedding, your wedding arch quite literally frames your ceremony. Flowers, fabrics and unusual shapes bring your wedding arch a unique, personal touch guaranteed to wow your guests. Here are some ideas to elevate your wedding arch:

Flower power:

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Boho bride:

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Quirky:

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In Accessories

Put a bow on it!

October 8, 2019 No Comments

The bow brings a sense of nostalgia to any item it is paired with, as well as a cute and feminine touch. You can play around with the size of the loops of the bow and the material used to create the bow, allowing you to create whatever you want.

Here are 6 ways to incorporate the bow into your wedding:

Dress

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Hair

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Shoes

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Bouquet

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Chairs

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Stationery

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In Decor

Multi-functional escort cards to wow your guests

October 8, 2019 No Comments

An escort card is a name card that directs the guest to their relevant table. Escort cards are great as they allow the guest to then choose where they would like to sit at their assigned table. Another great thing about escort cards is that they can double up as a favour if you would like to kill two birds with one stone.

Here are a few cute ways to give your favour to your guests as well as direct them to their table:

Champagne

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Confetti

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Chocolates

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Shots

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Coconuts

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Succulents

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Himalayan salt

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Wine

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In Decor

Why dried botanicals are on everyone’s hotlist

October 3, 2019 No Comments

Traditionally, when you think wedding you think bright, blossoming buds in beautiful floral arrangements. However, the latest wedding trend is going against the norm. Dried botanicals offer a muted colour palette and vintage feel that many brides are loving. For a soft vintage yet modern feel, consider adding these dried flowers to your wedding day.

The past few years have seen traditionally old-school wedding finishes being reinvented in modern ways. We’ve seen rustic and garden party-esque wedding themes grow in popularity, and dried botanicals fit these themes perfectly.

Modern dried botanicals include more than just flowers. Think seed pods, reeds, and grasses. Mix dried botanicals with live flowers for a varied floral finish. This dynamic flower arrangement provides a whimsical yet rustic touch to your wedding. With so many options, dried botanicals bring much versatility to your wedding decor.

Here is some inspiration if you want to incorporate dried botanicals into your wedding day.

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In Decor

Sweetheart Table Ideas

October 3, 2019 No Comments

The sweetheart table at a wedding is the table that is set up just for the bride and groom, however, it is sometimes set up to include the immediate families of the bride and groom as well. The table is set up so that the newly married couple sits to face their guests. The sweetheart table is a great way for the happy couple to see all their guests and for the guests to come up and wish the couple well.

Here are a few gorgeous ideas for the sweetheart table:

Hedge Wall

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Beach Chic

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Keep it Simple

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Flower Backdrop

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Full Glam

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Boho

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Floral Frame

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Rustic

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In Celebs

Somizi and Mohale wed in lavish ceremony

September 30, 2019 No Comments

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.

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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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In Decor

Wedding cake display ideas

September 27, 2019 No Comments

Whether you are wanting to display an actual wedding cake or just your wedding dessert, there are many ways to achieve a beautiful display.

Here are some of our favourites:

Impressive floral arrangement

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Incorporate the scenery

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Frame it

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Balloon installation

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Dessert table

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Go rustic

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Dessert cart

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Keep it simple

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In Advice

Wedding stationery with Directional Designs

September 27, 2019 No Comments

Because stationery is such an important part of a wedding, we wanted an expert opinion on everything that it entails. We spoke with Alexa from Directional Designs about how she creates stationery for the couple and where you can save some bucks.

Some of these general components are:

Save the date cards (optional)
Invitations and envelopes
RSVP cards
Ceremony booklet
Seating plan
Place cards
Table numbers
Menu

Q: What do you need to know in order to help the couple choose their stationery style?

A: Colour scheme and theme is key for us to know in order for us to design the stationery for our clients. We also need to know exactly what they would like, as the list of items for event stationery is endless. For example, does the couple want menus per person or just per table? Do they want a seating board or are guests able to sit anywhere? What kind of table numbers would they like – perspex, paper, wooden etc? Our speciality is customisation. We want the couple’s stationery to be unique and different, therefore the more we get to know our clients, the better for us to understand their likes and dislikes

TIP: Don’t be shy about sitting with your stationer to go over all the items that you need and the elements that you like and dislike. The stationer wants to create something unique and so they would rather have too much information than too little.

Q: What are some tips to save costs on wedding stationery?

A: There are various ways to save on wedding stationery. This can be in terms of paper choice as well as quantity of items. For example, if you have an invitation or any other stationery on paper, then this is where a lot of the cost comes in. There are so many different paper options available that we can source so it can fall within your budget. You also don’t need to have an order of ceremony booklet for each guest that is attending the ceremony as some guests don’t take a booklet. You could also choose paper tent table numbers over laser cut numbers, which look just as beautiful. We have loads of ways of making your stationery fit within your budget and still look unique and beautiful.

TIP: Talk about your stationery budget with your stationer before anything else. This will help to establish which items are essential and which items you can leave out of your stationery. It will also help to determine what materials are available to you.

Information supplied by Alexa at Directional Designs: https://directionaldesigns.co.za/

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Easy ways to save money on your wedding day

September 24, 2019 No Comments

For those planning their wedding, some things may seem out of their financial reach. Most modern weddings have become extravagant and costly, but they don’t have to be. There are a number of ways an engaged couple can save some coins whilst planning their dream wedding. Here are some tips to reduce your wedding budget:

Turn to technology:

Cut costs by sending out digital wedding invites and having guests RSVP online. Simply find a great digital artist to design your online invite (or design it yourself using apps like Canva) and set up a link to a website, Google Drive document, app or a phone number guests can use to RSVP.

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Think local:

Of course, dedicated wedding venues are popular for a reason. However, there are a variety of other locations that can work just as well for a fraction of the price. Consider having your wedding reception at country clubs, community halls, parks, restaurants, galleries or even a family member or friend’s property.

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Say yes to the affordable dress:

A large chunk of one’s wedding budget often goes towards the dress. Spend your money wisely by searching for sample sales, repurposing a family member’s dress, picking something off-the-rack or even thrifting a wedding dress. Remember that any dress can be good as new with some custom-additions. Think of it as your ‘something old’!

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Get a personal officiant:

Have a friend or family member become ordained online so that they can marry you and your partner, saving you money and giving your wedding a personal touch.

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DIY the day away:

There are so many simple DIY’s that will save you money and personalise your wedding. Use thrift shopped mirrors, chalkboards or window panes to create one big wedding program. Besides being cost-effective, it’s also better for the environment to not print out individual programs.

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Go out-of-season:

Off-peak dates can get you your dream venue at a cheaper price. As most weddings are held on Saturdays, consider having your wedding on a Friday or Sunday to cut venue and food/drink costs.

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Mix-and-match:

Use more affordable flowers as decoration. Mismatched, smaller centerpieces are cost-effective and cute. You can also add bulk and dimension to your bouquets by using foliage.

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Give power to your flowers:

Flowers are expensive. Make sure they work double-duty by reusing them throughout the day. Consider reusing bridesmaids bouquets after the ceremony to create one large centerpiece or add them to table decor.

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Strategically plan out your Big Day:

We get, it, sometimes things can run overtime during your wedding. However, photographers and musicians will charge extra if they have to stay longer than originally agreed, or wait around unnecessarily. Ensure you stick to a swift schedule between your ceremony and reception to avoid paying more than you bargained for.

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Make your wedding family style:

Shareable family-style meals are more cost-effective and interactive than 3-course sit-down meals. Consider designing a shareable menu filled with fan favourites that will cater to every diet.

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Be wise with your wedding favours:

Wedding favours don’t have to be extravagant. Something small and travel-friendly is ideal. Think mini-wine bottles, handmade soaps, individual succulents or tiny jars of your favourite sweets. You can also offer shareable favours for couples, such as a bottle of wine, to cut costs. You can also read: Best wedding planning APP’s and tools

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In Decor

DIY Origami hearts

September 19, 2019 No Comments

A cute and fun DIY idea for wedding decor – create origami hearts that you can place on tables or arrange them on a photo frame for a focal piece.

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Supplies (find them at your nearest craft shop):

origami paper R78/24 sheets
glue R50/100ml
photo frame R190/300 x 500mm
double-sided tape R30/18mm

Steps:

Fold the origami paper up and down, left and right.
Open the paper again and fold left and right into the centre. Keep it there.
Fold the top and bottom into the middle and fold the top down.
Fold the bottom up in the same way.
Fold the bottom part to the left and right according to the crease.
Similarly, fold the upper part to the left and right according to the crease.
Fold in the top and bottom corners
Fold the upper right and the lower left so that they widen.
Fold the top and bottom so that the front is a solid.
Push in the left and right corners and the centre of the 3D part
To complete the 3D heart, tuck in the folds at the bottom so that they fold over one another and stay in place.
Then glue the open sides of the heart. If you’d like to scatter the hearts around, then this is the last step.
If you’d like to arrange the hearts on a photo frame then take the empty frame with a backing and use double-sided tape to attach the hearts to the frame in an arrangement of your choice.
There you have it!

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