We’ve shown you how to achieve a flawless natural look and how to make sure your brows are on point. Now, amp up your bridal look with a sophisticated flick of liner. Red Dot Cosmetics South Africa’s National Education Manager and National Brow Artist puts together a swoon-worthy look that’s perfect for your walk down the aisle.
US filmmaker Lee Loechler is the man of many a Disney-lover’s dreams. He had a few tricks up his sleeve when he took his unsuspecting girlfriend, Sthuthi David, on a date to watch her favourite movie, Sleeping Beauty.
A partner in crime filmed the two watching the movie, when suddenly the well-known scene of the prince about to kiss the princess changes into something quite unusual. First, the characters’ faces change to resemble Lee and Sthuthi, and then things take a different turn. Sthuthi looks confused, then the on-screen prince takes a ring box out of his pocket and throws it out of the screen for Lee to catch!
“I love you with my whole heart, including all of its ventricles, atriums, valves… She’s a cardiologist,” he tells the crowd. “Sthuthi David, M.D., will you live happily ever after with me?” he asks.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Watch how the fairy tale unfolds:
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Singer Ellie Goulding, who made headlines with an especially elaborate wedding during which she wore six different outfits, has just released a never-before-seen picture of the glamorous affair. As it turns out, she and hubby Caspar Jopling had a second wedding reception the day after, that the public never even knew about!
“Here’s me, dancing on my own with a wee bottle of Moët, on the Sunday after my wedding #ThrowbackThursday,” the icon captioned her Instagram picture of her in a darling dress.
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The white, long-sleeved dress drips with old-time charm, elegance and looks like the perfect post-wedding dress to keep the feels going. In fact, she does look like she’s still on cloud nine!
The pair got hitched in August of 2019 with some rather A-list guests including Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, and Sienna Miller.
Take a look at the dazzling event here and take a look at all her show-stopping outfits here.
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Flowers don’t only have to be displayed in centre pieces and bouquets. Get creative and go high with floral chandeliers. A popular trend that has been blooming in the wedding industry over the last few years is the floral chandelier.
Floral chandeliers give your wedding an ethereal and fresh feel that is perfect for a summer wedding. They’re also a great way to add another visual element to your wedding that is unexpected.
Here are some floral chandeliers to inspire your own:
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Your first wedding anniversary is special. A whole 365 days with your partner is no small feat and the traditional gift for a wedding anniversary is paper.
Symbolic of how fragile marriage is and the need to look after it carefully, paper is merely a guide that can be interpreted any way you want. Of course, you don’t have to stick to tradition. Any meaningful gift is a great one. However, if you are keen to follow tradition, here are some ideas for your one year anniversary:
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Fresh florals, luscious leaves, and blooming botanicals. Let your love and wedding day bloom beautifully with nature-inspired decor.
From your wedding venue itself all the way to your place cards, incorporating botanicals into your wedding is a breath of fresh air. Here is some inspiration to help you pull it off perfectly.
Ceremony decor:
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Reception decor:
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Wedding cake:
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Your wedding pictures are an exciting part of the big day- make them count! The world over, celebrities and royals make the news with the all-important wedding kiss picture. And yes, it is cliche but you want it anyway. Here are some of our favourite things to do for this very special picture:
Glitz & glam
On your wedding day, you can be a diva all you want. Incorporate glitter and it won’t be just your eyes that sparkle. Just make sure it’s eco-friendly glitter!
Let the festivities begin
Getting hitched is cause for celebration. Use sparklers to light up your life.
Fairy tale
Get wrapped up in fairy lights for a romantic glow.
Get back to nature
Flowers are always a good idea, creating a playful atmosphere.
Play with sunlight
Catching those last rays on film during the golden hour never gets old.
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Pink and husband Carey Hart have not had the easiest relationship, but despite all odds they’ve made it work. The Hollywood couple recently celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary, and both took to social media to express their love.
Along with a collage of photos from the years, Pink wrote a sweet message for her husband.
“So many years, So many hairstyles @hartluck…..We’ve been at this thing a long time, babe. It isn’t perfect, but I’m grateful it’s ours. I love our family. Thank you for walking in front of me, beside me, and right behind me at times. ‘You’re a real man, carey hart.'”
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Hart shared the sentiments, posting his own tribute on his Instagram page.
“14 years married to this amazing woman. I’m so proud of the life that we have built together,” he wrote. “Both of us came from broken homes, yet we made the choice to work hard at our relationship. And look at us now! Two misfits when we met, we have grown together and now have an amazing family. Thank you for being my best friend (I know you don’t like that), and amazing mother to our wild kids. I love you so much.”
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Pink and Carey Hart married on January 7, 2006. They split up two years later for 11 months before reuniting. They have two children together, Willow Sage Hart, 8, and Jameson Moon Hart, 3.
Congrats to the happy couple!
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A unique place card is yet another chance to impress your guests. No matter your wedding theme, there is a fun place card that will be much more memorable than the standard folded cardboard.
Place cards don’t have to be costly. From pinecones to seashells, there is a wealth of materials at your disposal to truly make a small statement to add to your wedding table decor.
Here are some creative ideas:
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Supermodel, entrepreneur and body activist Ashley Graham has been championing for the fashion industry to become more inclusive of plus-size women for years. Her latest collaboration with popular bridal line Pronovias seeks to make what is said to the happiest day of a woman’s life even better.
Ashley Graham x Pronovias is a bridal line designed with all women in mind. A first-of-its-kind collaboration, Graham worked with Pronovias Chief Artistic Director Alessandra Rinaudo to create a varied collection of stunning bridal designs suited to all body types. The 16-piece capsule collection runs from size 0-34 and costs between $1,000 (R14 148) to $3,500 (R49 518) per dress. The dresses each include new, built-in shapewear and an integrated, supportive bra. The line will be available in early 2020 in Pronovias boutiques and partners across the globe.
Graham herself knows the difficulties of wedding dress shopping. “From shopping for the perfect wedding dress to the big reveal on your special day, women should feel confident and empowered throughout the entire process,” she said in a press release. “When I shopped for my wedding dress 10 years ago, I had difficulty finding a style in my size that fit well and made me feel special.”
In an Instagram post, Graham explains she had to compromise on her dream dress because there was simply nothing in the specific shape she wanted that would fit her.
“I found a silhouette that I loved, but I had to accept major details I didn’t want because there was nothing in that shape that fit me. And it wasn’t even the right size! We ended up adding a panel to a size 10 dress off the rack so it would fit my 16 frame to make it work.”
“Finding a dream dress is something I would have loved to experience! Andddd I want all of you to be able to have! I’m so excited to be partnering with @pronovias to create a bridal line for everyone. The collection runs from size 0-34 and there is something for any type of bride! There are so many different dresses for anyone from the classic bride to the ultra-glam bride and options with SLEEVES, which I love. By far my favorite part is that every dress has shapewear and bras built-in. I can’t WAIT for you guys to see the collection when it’s out this March! You shouldn’t have to compromise who you are because of what’s on the rack ????”
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Here are some of the gowns from the collection:
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