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Stunning ombré wedding cakes

February 21, 2020 No Comments

Ombré wedding cakes are so beautifully pleasing to the eye. From nails to food, this trend has been seen everywhere and shows no signs of leaving.

While ombré typically fades from dark to light, it can also refer to the natural shift from one colour to another. Ombré wedding cakes are great for incorporating colour into your dessert without it being too over-the-top. The blend softens the look, leaving you with a more whimsical finish that is elegant yet fun.

Here are some treats to spoil your eyes.

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In Advice

Wedding gifts perfect for entertainers

February 21, 2020 No Comments

If your friend loves to have a good time, you might as well join the party. Get creative with your wedding present by gifting something that will add to the festivities. From a racy game of Cards Against Humanity to a Fujifilm Instax mini camera, these gifts are sure to have your newlyweds loving their new lives.

Spoil the host with the most in your life with one of these fun gifts.

Personalised Cheeseboard with Knives – R599.95 on Netflorist

2l carafe with oak stopper – R549 on Superbalist

Cards Against Humanity – R995 on Wizards

Crystal White Wine Glasses (set of 4) – R260 on Woolworths

SA Craft Gin Tasting Box – R600 from The Gin Box

Nachtmann Noblesse Shot Glasses (Set of 4) – R249 on YuppieChef

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera – R1 089 on Takealot

JBL GO 2 Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers – R499.90 on Sportsmans Warehouse

Mellerware Popcorn Maker – R549 on Makro

Nespresso Cappuccino Cups (set of 2) – R449 on Nespresso

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In News

The internet’s best wedding fails

February 21, 2020 No Comments

Ah, weddings. Incredibly happy and emotional, your big day can also be a site of embarrassment if things go wrong. And with so many moving parts, something is bound to happen.

Recently, popular late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon asked his viewers to share their most embarrassing wedding fails, and their responses definitely did not disappoint. Here are a few of our favourites:

Jimmy reads some of your best #WeddingFail tweets #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/NWtYXhOflL

— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) February 14, 2020

I landed on my head doing a backflip at my brother’s wedding. #weddingfail It felt like it happened so fast, I got back up and thought no one would notice. See for yourself… pic.twitter.com/6fDsyBUiBG

— benjiemanibog (@benjiemanibog) February 10, 2020

My mom sat on a hot curling iron while getting ready for the big day. It stuck to her butt and had to be pulled off by the bridesmaids, along with several layers of skin. Probably ruined the honeymoon too. #weddingfail

— Heather Finn (@saltwatermadam) February 11, 2020

my husband’s work friends asked him what to wear to the wedding and he responded with, “Whatever you want” so they showed up in booty shorts, boots, Christmas suit jacket & cowboy hats #WeddingFails pic.twitter.com/MnmTB8HnS9

— Swayzee Rooke (@swayzeerooke) February 10, 2020

When the bride threw her bouquet, all the single ladies rushed in to grab it. Problem was a kid was goofing around and threw himself in front of their legs. One bride’s maid hit him, fell on her face, passed out and broke two front teeth.#weddingFail

— Mr. Spock ? (@NPSpock) February 12, 2020

My dog HATED my future husband and the day before the wedding, broke into where we were storing my dress and pooped on my train. #WeddingFail

— KP (@KPmazzotta) February 11, 2020

As we’re down in Zihuatanejo celebrating our 7th anniversary today…it brings me back to the day a random Mexican beach dog thought it would be ok to relieve himself on our chuppah!! #weddingfail pic.twitter.com/0DZk2php7T

— Sam Alhadeff (@samjalhadeff) February 10, 2020

My husband was best man in a wedding where the groom was so drunk that we needed to drag him into the back seat of his own car and then onto a luggage cart to get him to his hotel room. The father of the bride took photos of his head in a toilet as blackmail. #WeddingFail pic.twitter.com/V2zHhLNgnx

— Randi Kotlar (@rkotlar216) February 11, 2020

My mother was tasked with playing the music for my cousins wedding on an old school CD player. Micheal Bolton disc. Hit the wrong track and played “I Thought I Loved You But I Lied” for the wedding processional. #WeddingFail

— Tiff Lyttle (@TiffLyttle) February 11, 2020

This beach wedding picture will be epic! #WeddingFail pic.twitter.com/kI3jqYlE4h
via Milliefrphilly#ThursdayThoughts

— Tomthunkit™ (@TomthunkitsMind) February 20, 2020

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In Fashion

Fashion spotlight: Monique Lhuillier bridal

February 21, 2020 No Comments

The secret garden, where romance and whimsy awaits. Such is the fashion story Monique Lhuillier weaves together with her latest bridal collection inspired by the Italian countryside.

With her newest line, Lhuillier encourages brides to make bold statements in an accessible, timeless fashion. Her designs are simple yet amplified, for the versatile modern bride. Bliss Monique Lhuillier Fall 2020 takes a sensual approach to classic silhouettes through matte sequin tulle, abstract floral beadwork and dimensional jacquard organza. Classic cuts are taken to the next level with ballooned sleeves, exaggerated trains and statement veils.

“An exuberance of colour; Monique Lhuillier Fall 2020 Bridal is a celebration of life,” explains the official website. “Embracing individualism, this season is all about bold colourful florals, botanical prints, and epic proportions. Silhouettes of poetic grandeur with billowing sleeves and exaggerated trains add a modern twist to traditional elements. Versatile components such as seamlessly detachable boleros, capes, and over the top veils complete each look. This Bride will leave a lasting impression”

“It’s about joy and romance, and I wanted to bring it to a storybook level,” Lhuillier explains to Vogue.

Here are a few of our favourite looks from the collection.

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In Advice

Tips for doing your own bridal makeup

February 21, 2020 No Comments

Brides opt to do their own makeup for a multitude of reasons. Maybe you want to save more money, maybe there’s a specific look you want or maybe you just enjoy doing makeup. Regardless of the reason, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared to take on this task.

Here are some tips to have you looking your best on your big day.

Keep your location, theme, wedding dress and weather in mind:

First things first, think logistics. If you’re going for a specific theme for your wedding, you don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb with your makeup. For example, a bold smokey eye might clash with a botanical-inspired wedding in a local garden. You also have to consider how the wedding might affect your face beat. If it’s going to be hot, you’ll want to use products that reduce oil and won’t melt too drastically in the heat.

Start with eyes first:

If you’re doing a specific eye look, its best to start there first before applying your face makeup. This way, you can clean up any fallout and avoid the dreaded mascara flecks on your under eyes.

Don’t go beyond your abilities:

Love a bold winged liner but whenever you try, it ends up looking like a chunky piece of liquorice on your eye? You’re not alone. Yes, there are so many trends and looks that are beautiful but if you can’t do it, you’ll end up frustrating yourself on what is meant to be a happy day. Stick to what you know and you won’t start your day cursing the heavens above for your wonky cut-crease.

Practice, practice, practice:

Ideally, you want your makeup application to be stress-free and easy. The best way to do this is to practice your final look a few times so that it becomes second nature. Before your wedding day, make sure to give your application three trial runs in which you time yourself to see how long it takes to complete your look. Make sure to also wear your look throughout the day to see how it wears, and take photos under a variety of lighting to see how your look will photograph. No one wants flashback on their big day!

Blend the day away:

Every part of your makeup will be made so much better if you remember the cardinal rule: blend! Want flawless skin? Blend. Perfectly diffused eyeshadow? Blend. Remember to blend your foundation down your neck, chest and even onto your ears to maintain an even finish.

Give yourself time:

Please, please do not leave doing your makeup to the last minute. You might end up feeling rushed and end up not doing as great a job as you would have liked. Ideally, you should set aside an hour and a half to do your makeup, and still have plenty of time afterwards for any final touches once you’ve got your full look on. Remember, this is your big day and you want to look your best!

Also read: How to find your best foundation fit

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In News

Bride orders dress online and regrets it

February 21, 2020 No Comments

The stereotype may suggest that all women love shopping, but that’s not really the case. For some, shopping can be an annoying or stressful experience. These women usually opt for the online shopping route.

Wedding dress shopping is even more taxing a task. Online shopping may seem like a good way to relieve some of the stress. It could give you more time to deal with other wedding organisation to-do’s, it saves you from endless interactions with consultants in bridal stores, and may even be more affordable. But we all know it comes with some risks.

This bride decided to take the chance. If the outcome of her online shopping escapades was not so funny it would be tragic.

The bride-to-be ordered what she thought would be a stunning lace dress with a cascading skirt. What she got, however, was much more comical. The dress, while it did somewhat resemble the picture’s lace and a cascading skirt, came with defining boob-cupholders.

Taking to instagram to share her misfortune, she wrote “Online order fail. Don’t worry though a new better dress has been purchased”.

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The image she shared had her followers in stitches.

“Omg no way!!!! So funny, how could someone even ship that lol,” said @lizard17 in the comments. “Look on the bright side…you got yourself a Halloween costume now. Make the boob pads seashells and paint the dress green and boom you’re Ariel! Glad you were able to get a laugh out of this. Weddings can be stressful!,” said another follower, @dodgeret.

We can confirm that the bride replaced her dress with something much more fitting for the occasion:

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Congrats to the bride! And for those of you brides-to-be considering online dress shopping, let this be a lesson in the risks involved.

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In Advice

How to entertain kids at your wedding

February 20, 2020 No Comments

Child-free weddings are the best option for some. But if you’re somebody with lots of kids in your life, like little nieces and nephews, then you probably want to have them around on your special day.

There are a couple of things you need to consider if you’re having a kid-friendly wedding. First, weddings can be long and overwhelming for kids. In all likelihood, there will be a few tantrums. Second, you want the parents to enjoy the occasion and not be running after their kids all day.

In order to minimise tantrums and keep the kids occupied, you should provide some sort of entertainment. Here are some fun ways to keep them busy:

– Kids tables

Let them keep each other company! The kids can make new friends and play together as the adults catch-up and enjoy the festivities. You’d be surprised how well this works, it’s like a day-long play date.

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– Games galore

If you’re having a summer wedding, or if the winter weather allows, ensure that you have lots of outdoor games. Running around in the fresh air, playing games in the sun will keep the kids busy and might even tire them out.

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– Napping area

Once they’ve participated in the various activities, and maybe had a snack or two, they may want a nap. Set up a cozy sleeping corner and they’ll be off to dreamland! A mid-wedding nap decreases the likelihood of tantrums, so this one is important.

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– Kid friendly drinks

Make them feel as though they’re part of the festivities. They’ll see all the adults with drinks in hand, and if they’re given their own little drinks station, they’ll feel included and welcome.

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– Kid friendly snacks

Kids are not intrested in fancy starters and several course meals. They don’t even want your decadent desserts. It’s best to provide some familiar snacks for the little ones. It may even be cool to set up a buffet table just for them.

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– Hire entertainers

When in doubt, hire a professional. There are baby-sitters and entertainers who specialise in taking care of kids at weddings. They’ll bring games, costumes for entertainment, and much more. You won’t have to worry about a thing.

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Also read: Should you invite kids to your wedding?

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In Advice

Dresses we love: romantic ruffles

February 20, 2020 No Comments

We know what you’re thinking. Yes, ruffles can feel very childish, but they can also be incredibly whimsical and fresh. Ruffles add delicate yet lively detail to your wedding dress. Imagine the fun you can have playing with your skirt!

Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Pre-Fall 2019 collection for Valentino saw a resurgence of ruffles, followed by Dior, Comme de Garcons and Marc Jacobs. Ever since then the trend has permeated street style as fashion steers towards a more ‘frou-frou’ aesthetic.

Stay on trend yet classic with these fun and flouncy finishes.

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In Planning

I still do: renewing your vows

February 20, 2020 No Comments

Renewing your vows may possibly be better (for you) than saying them for the first time. You’re likely to be a hundred times less nervous, which means your day will feel much smoother. You also may have started a little family to celebrate alongside you in the years after your vows were first uttered.

There are many more up-sides to having your vows renewed. One of these being that there are less expectations, norms and rules to follow for vow renewals. Your parents won’t require you to invite that one aunt you’ve never really clicked with, for instance.

Weddings are steeped in tradition and thus come with many do’s and don’ts. But with vow renewals, you can let your imagination run free.

If you’re worried about updating paper work, there’s no need! A vow renewal ceremony is not a legal one and thus requires no registered officiates or trips to Home Affairs. This ceremony is more about romance, celebration, commemoration and for some, spirituality.

Some couples renew their vows on a big anniversary, while others use it as a way to celebrate making it through a tough time together. But in all honesty, you don’t need a reason. Maybe you just lacked the funds for a big celebration the first time around and now have the means to throw a fancy party. That is reason enough to celebrate your love again.

So if you’re planning on a big day 2.0 here are some quick tips:

– Get creative

Since you have free reign you should go wild with your ideas. Choose a loved one to officiate, have your kids walk you down the aisle, pick that venue that you’re worried will be too much. Just go for it!

– Vows

Since it is a renewal, you’ll want to update your vows to be more relevant to your life together as it is now, not as it was back then.

– Wedding party and registry

These two things are usually left out of the renewal ceremony. But if you want to have them, you definitely can.

– Photographer

Be sure to book a photographer to capture all the memories! An occasion as special as this should always be documented.

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In News

Couples marry in Wakanda-themed mass wedding

February 20, 2020 No Comments

February is Black History Month in the United States and to honour African tradition, a church in Atlanta Georgia hosted a Wakanda-themed mass wedding.

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church hosts an annual mass wedding called ‘The Vow’, in which they aim to cut down the financial burdens of hosting a wedding.

“We wanted to remove the financial barriers that would burden or even deter couples from having a wedding ceremony,” explains New Birth Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant. “Marriage not only signifies a commitment between two people, but also is an outward demonstration of a commitment and bond that symbolizes God’s love for the church.”

On February 16 this year, 12 couples said ‘I do’ during the mass wedding themed “A Wedding in Wakanda”. Guests were encouraged to wear traditional African clothing to honour Black History Month.

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Wakanda is the fictional African country home to Marvel’s Black Panther. Ever since the Black Panther film hit theatres, people around the world revelled in the movie’s portrayal of black superheroes and African ingenuity.

Singer Kelly Price serenaded the couples on their big day.

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