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Dresses we love: boatneck

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Ever since Megan Markle stunned us with her classic bateau-neckline wedding dress, we’ve been loving this regal look.

The bateau or boatneck neckline features a wide, high neckline that follows the natural curve of ones collarbone and traditionally ends at the shoulder points. The style was actually made famous by Audrey Hepbrun in the 1954 film Sabrina, thus earning the nickname ‘Sabrina neckline’.

Bateau necklines give an effortlessly vintage and classic feel, perfect for the timeless bride. Here are a few of our favourites:

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Woman shares engagement news through care facility window

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With the coronavirus sweeping through almost every nation, strict restrictions are in place to keep those who are most vulnerable safe. The elderly are one of the most at risk groups. This Lake Waccamaw woman made the best of a difficult situation, and managed to give her grandfather some good news despite visitor restrictions at his care facility.

The recently engaged Carly Boyd desperately wanted to share her good news with her grandfather. Since visitors are not allowed at the care facility where he resides, she had to find her way around the restrictions. The result, caught on camera by the facility’s administrator, Gennie Parnell, was truly heartwarming.

Boyd stood at her grandfather’s window and showed off her engagement ring. She and her grandfather then touched hands against the glass of the window.

Credit: Premier Living and Rebab Center Info Page
Credit: Premier Living and Rebab Center Info Page

“Even though visitation is restricted at this time, staff suggested an alternative,” said Premier Living & Rehab Center (the facility where Boyd’s grandfather resides) in a Facebook post.

“Emotional and memorable, for sure!! Thank you for allowing us to capture this special moment!!,” they added.

The bride-to-be is a student at Southeastern Community College, she is in pursuit of a qualification to become a Registered Nurse. Trevor Sellers, her fiance, is a contractor with the Department of Transportation. Hopefully this happy couple will have a chance to properly celebrate with Boyd’s grandfather soon!

In the meantime, however, the Community Activity Coordinator at the facility, April Bass, says that they are working hard to make sure residents still have contact with relatives.

Congrats to the happy couple, and the proud grandfather!

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Man celebrates anniversary outside wife’s nursing home

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The coronavirus pandemic has affected people beyond the scope of what we thought possible. A simple thing like spending time together has been taken away from many considered ‘high-risk’.

Such is the story of Bob and Nancy Shellard from Vernon, Connecticut. The pair celebrates their 67th wedding anniversary this year. However, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Bob was not allowed inside the nursing home Nancy is staying in. The governor of Connecticut had banned nursing home visits for 30 days for concern of the health of the elderly.

The couple have never spent their anniversary apart, and Bob was not about to allow this to be the first time. He decided to celebrate outside Nancy’s window at the nursing home by holding up a sign that read “I’ve loved you 67 years and still do. Happy Anniversary.”

In response, Nancy sent air kisses and waves from inside the nursing home.

“It makes me feel bad because I want her down with me and I know she can’t be,” Bob told NBC Connecticut.

Speaking to NBC Connecticut, the couple’s daughter Laura said, “They have always been an inspiration to us and I think just seeing every year go by that they still express it in some way on their anniversary.”

“It’s just been an example for us, for all of us of kids. So all four of us have really learned a lot from them and I can only hope that I have half as much as what they have shared over the years.”

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Beautiful bush wedding venues

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If you’ve ever wanted to get married in the bush, then you’re lucky to call Africa your home.  Say “I do” with a pair of elephants as your witnesses, or ask a giraffe for a post-ceremony selfie. Surrounded by nature and potentially some wild animals, here are a few wedding venue ideas for your bush wedding inspiration.

Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya

 

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Khaya Ndlovu Manor House, Hoedspruit, Limpopo

 

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Khaya Ndlovu Manor House – an idyllic wedding venue in the heart of the Lowveld… . We offer a classy and sophisticated, yet rustic and wild venue for you to tie the knot just outside the bustling tourist town of Hoedspruit. . Our venue accommodates up to 70-80 guests comfortably, and part of the package comes with a 2 day lodge takeover, where you and your wedding party have exclusive use of the lodge. The lodge sleeps 22 guests in total, and we are conveniently situated close enough to town, where there are plenty of other accommodation offerings for your guests. The view from the main deck is simply breath-taking. . We offer inhouse catering and all related services. . We are running some fantastic specials for Autumn 2020… from our experience it is the perfect time of year to plan the wedding of your dreams with the back-drop of the Blyde and surrounded by the African bush. . Check out our website for details: ? khayandlovu.co.za . . ? @pageandholmes . #khayandlovu #khayandlovumanorhouse #hoedspruit #blyderivercanyon #panoramaroute #greaterkruger #limpopo #southafrica #destinationwedding #southafricawedding #weddingvenue #bushwedding #tietheknot #2020weddings #autumnweddings #discoversouthafrica #exploresouthafrica #getmarried #pinkbooksa #saweddings #hoedspruitwedding #safariwedding #getmarried #destinationsouthafrica

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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Kuthaba Bush Lodge Wedding Venue, Limpopo

Monate Game lodge, Limpopo

Lake Eland Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal

 

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Geelhoutkloof, Eastern Cape

 

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Having your wedding in the bush will be an experience unlike any other. No matter the time of year, the bush is guaranteed to bring you epic post-wedding photos and an extremely beautiful wedding venue. Guests who have never been to the bushveld will hold this special memory in their heart for a long time. There really is no place on earth like Africa’s wild terrain.

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Have a destination wedding in your own country

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Romantic and exciting, destination weddings have been trending for many years. However, they also have tons of drawbacks. From all the possible legal complications and the fact that not all your guests can afford the pricey airplane ticket to a foreign destination, those opting to tie the knot in a different country will have to make sacrifices on their big day. Instead of limiting your dream wedding, why not go local?

From Parys to Potchefstroom, there are so many small towns in the country that give you that private, destination feel without breaking the bank. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a serene day only a few hours away.

One particular wedding venue we’ve been loving is the Nut Farm. Situated in Hartbeespoort, Skeerpoort, the Nut Farm offers spectacular mountain views worthy of your vows. Say your ‘I do’s’ at their open-air chapel with the serene farmland that paints an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding, or go traditional with their inside chapel situated on the second floor of the reception area. Guests will have a beautiful birds eye view of the bride as she makes her entrance, as well as stunning views of the famous Hartbeespoort Dam.

With a spacious reception area, mobile bar and hidden outside fireplaces, this wedding venue serves as a blank canvas for you to live out your vision. Their orchard accommodates intimate or larger celebrations of 200 guests.

Visit their website for more information.

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Pitch Perfect star Brittany Snow ties the knot

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Brittany Snow was a blushing bride this weekend. The Pitch Perfect actress said ‘I do’ to longtime beau Tyler Stanaland this past Saturday in an intimate ceremony at Cielo Farms in Malibu, California.

Snow wore a long-sleeved wedding dress with a low back for her big day. Her hair was pinned back in a low bun and adorned with white flowers. Tyler and his groomsmen donned black tuxedos and Converse shoes.

According to reports, the bride walked down the aisle with her beloved pet pooch Billie by her side. As it rained on the day, the ceremony was moved from the lawn area to a covered terrace.

The pair began dating in 2018 when Stanaland, a realtor, reached out to the actress via Instagram.

“I knew of Britt for obvious reasons,” Stanaland told The Knot. “But Britt was my unattainable crush forever. As a man, I used to watch ‘Pitch Perfect’ with friends and, ‘Brittany Snow… One day.’ But never thinking it would ever happen.”

“I sent a direct message with the most embarrassing pickup line. A dad joke,” he explains. “I’m so surprised we’re getting married.”

I saw his Instagram and knew of him,” Snow also told The Knot. “And was like, ‘That is the best looking man ever.’ I always knew of him and was like, I’ll never meet him. My girlfriends and I had an inside joke where my one best friend referred to him as my ‘dream boyfriend who lives in Orange County,’ but I was never gonna meet him. And then one day I realized he was following me on Instagram. I got really excited.”

Congrats to the happy couple!

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Now trending: bridal shawls

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You should never have to be cold, especially not on your wedding day. Stay stylish and cosy with a bridal shawl!

Bridal shawls will come in handy during those chillier evenings, especially now as the weather begins to transition into a new season. Go simple with wedding white, or add some flair with a fun pattern for that extra boho feel.

Take inspiration from one of these unique looks.

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Couple marry at their favourite fast-food restaurant

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For some, fast food is love, fast food is life. Clearly this couple believes this, so much so that they decided to hold their wedding reception at their favourite fast-food burger joint, Whataburger.

Sharon Arteaga and Dylan Welch of Corpus Christi, Texas have been together for five years. When they first met on a night out, they ended their evening with a meal at Whataburger. Since then, the pair continued to visit this burger joint and would often have big discussions there.

“The Whataburger near my now-husband’s house at the time is a very busy one, so we spent time in the drive-through getting to know each other at first in the early days of us dating, but then over time we had more serious conversations,” Arteaga told Insider. “We talked about how we would want to raise future children together and got on the same page about a lot of things during late-night conversations at Whataburger.”

Fast forward a few years, the couple got engaged. Imagine their surprise when Whataburger ran a competition offering six couples across Texas the chance to tie the knot at various Whataburger locations. Sharon and Dylan won the grand prize, allowing them to marry at the flagship Whataburger location free of charge. The entire wedding was planned by the Whataburger team.

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“We let them do as much of what they wanted to do as possible. That was one of the best parts of having someone else put on our wedding for us,” Arteaga said.

Their wedding venue was decorated in the traditional white and orange Whataburger colours, and also featured a Whataburger-themed Ford Shelby Cobra getaway car, Dylan’s nephew as the onion ring bearer, and, of course, free Whataburger meals for the entire party. Their flower girls through petals out of french fry cartons.

Credit: Instagram / Josh Huskin
Credit: Instagram / Josh Huskin
Credit: Instagram / Josh Huskin
Credit: Instagram / Josh Huskin

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Heavenly hand-painted wedding cakes

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If you’re a lover of delicate detail, this one’s for you. Hand-painted wedding cakes have been trending for a while now as an easy way to dress up the simple white fondant.

Let your cake designer flex their artistic capabilities by hand-painting your sweet treats. Not only is this unique and trendy, hand-painted cakes go with any wedding style. Go minimalist with delicate florals or bold with a detailed design.

Here are some ideas to inspire you:

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Stunning ceremony backdrops to set the scene

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Once you’ve made your walk down the aisle, all eyes will be on you and your partner as you say your I do’s. As beautiful as you two are, the space behind you should be too. Add excitement to your wedding venue with a creative ceremony backdrop.

As one of the first decor pieces your guests will see during the day, your ceremony backdrop is an excellent chance to get your wedding theme started in style. They’re also really great for covering up eyesores like cracks in the walls or that one light fixture that keeps flickering. Another bonus: you’ll have some pretty epic Instagram shots!

Here are some creative ideas we love to get your own creative juices flowing:

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