The wedding cake is the cherry on top of a beautiful day. Who doesn’t love to share a sweet treat with loved ones? Over the years, cake decorators have been wowing us with their incredible creations and taking the art of the wedding cake to new levels.
Unfortunately, however, we cannot all be cake extraordinaires. Sometimes, people get it wrong. Here are some of the most…unique wedding cake fails.
What started as a group of runners getting together after work is now a sought after addition to many a couple’s wedding photos. They call themselves the Wedding Hashers, and they love nothing more than to photobomb couples posing for their wedding photo’s beneath the famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York during a run.
The runners dress for the occasion too. These guys and girls got themselves special t-shirts that look like tuxedos.
“The views … make them ideal picture spots for people in general, but particularly for couples taking wedding photos. One day, we thought we’d ask a couple if they’d mind if we took a picture with them. They actually got a big kick out of it, as did we, and a new hobby was born,” one of the members of the running group told Tux-tees where they ordered their shirts.
Sometimes, they even catch proposals at this scenic venue and join in on the special moments. “We post the photos on Facebook with a description of the couple, where they’re from (in addition to locals, we’ve taken photos with couples from Australia, China, etc.), and our best wishes for a happy and healthy life together,” he added.
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.”
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.
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:
Wanting your father to walk you down the aisle on your special day is not strange. Glueing his ashes into your nails, however…
Charlotte Walton from England had a very close relationship with her father and she knew it was his desire to be there when she got married to the love of her life, Nick. Sadly, her father passed away earlier this year after fighting cancer.
“I was heartbroken when he lost his battle because I knew how much he wanted to see us marry. I wanted him to be there but it wasn’t meant to be,” she told Standard Digital.
Charlotte at her wedding.
Then her cousin, Kirsty had the idea to glue her dad’s ashes into her acrylic nails. “Kirsty is the queen of nails and I thought her idea was amazing,” she added. “Having the ashes attached to my nails felt like he was holding my hand, I knew it wasn’t the same as him really being there, but it was as close as we could get.”
When asked what she did with the nails after having it taken off, she answered that of course, she kept them. “Now they’re framed with decorative crystals all around my home.”
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.
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.
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:
Guys won’t admit it, but we are pretty sure they spend just as much time on grooming their beard as a woman would spend doing their make-up. We’re not here to judge, after all, self-care is crucial! Instead, we’re here to offer a few tips and tricks to aid in growing and maintaining that luscious facial hair.
Just like a fine wine, growing your beard takes time, and the longer you wait, the better it will be for you to work with. Avoid unnecessary trims, shaves and being fidgety – patience is the number one thing that is needed to make it grow. This should take about 4 – 6 weeks, depending on how fast or slow your hair grows.
Necessary tools
A good beard starts with the basic tools. Beard oils to soften the hairs and to avoid irritated skin, a beard brush to comb the oils through and keep your beard tangled-free, and lastly, a set of trimming scissors to cut those stray hairs and keep them in check with the rest of your beard.
A beard is not only about the hair, but the skin underneath as well. Within the early stages of your beard growth plan, wash and condition your beard daily. This means washing it properly with your face wash and then working in that aforementioned oil from root to tip. Also, be sure to include an exfoliant weekly that can help remove the dead skin cells and avoid that awful itchy beard sensation.
Yes, seems like a weird tip to include in the list, however, your beard hair relies on the necessary B vitamins which include B5, B3 & B9. A good diet will not only do your health wonders, but your beard too.
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Regular combing and maintenance are a way of helping the beard hairs stay in place and grow in the direction you need them to. Combing them will ensure the hairs are straightened to some degree, and using a beard wax or oil daily will also ensure the hairs are tamed. Before you know it, your beard will grow exactly how it needs to.
Choosing those little accessories that bring your look together can be a daunting task. You might think you don’t have time to search for bags and belts but the devil’s in the details and something seemingly small can make or break your whole look.
Carrying a purse or clutch on your wedding can be super useful for keeping all your necessities together, from lip stick (always need to be photo ready) or tissues (you know his speech will make you tear up). As for belts, think dainty and tasteful with maybe even a sliver of bling for a little (or a lot of!) sparkle.
They’re all the rage this year, and we’ve found the latest trends.
Three bag ideas:
1. The silky clutch
If your style is elegant and mature, a smooth silky clutch will complete the look. Catching a bit of shine, silk is a good option if you want to be subtle yet stylish. And of course, the texture is pleasing to the touch so no scratching or getting caught in your dress!
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2. The beaded pouch
Beads can be made into any design or pattern that your heart desires. It is also a fun way to show your creative side, or to match your dress if it has beading on it. Just make sure the beading is done well to avoid it coming loose and spilling beads all over the floor. No one wants to be crawling on their knees picking up beads.
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3. The sling bag
Don’t want your hands full? Fair enough. A sling bag is easy, classy and won’t be in your way if you want to be holding your new hubby’s hand. Small links are in, rather than string. It adds an edge and is available in almost any colour.
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Three belt ideas:
1. The bow
It might sound old fashioned, but a bow on your dress does not have to be that hideous thing your mom had on her matric farewell dress. In this case, size really does matter and small is the way to go. In no way should it steal the thunder of your dress, but rather add a subtle and feminine tone.
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2. The bling
Now, to some people, the word “bling” sounds cheap. Don’t stop reading just yet. If you have a plain design and love simplicity, wearing a diamanté belt will lend some sparkle. No one ever said go over the top. Less is more and your eyes will still be the brightest thing about you.
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3. The colour
Want to steer away from the traditional all white attire? Add a splash of colour to brighten up your outfit. You can opt for matching the wedding’s decor theme, or go all out and choose a way different colour to make sure you stand out. After all, on your wedding day, you should definitely get all the attention!
A recently married couple and their photographers had social media up in arms with their wedding picture that include figures from the popular series The Handmaid’s Tale.
The picture, featuring the couple Kendra Munro and Torsten Mueller surrounded by hooded figures dressed like characters form the show, was taken in front of the “Hanging Wall” which is used as part of the set on the show. The wall is at Cambridge Mill, a restaurant and wedding venue in Ontario, Canada.
The Handmaid’s Tale is a dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood released in 1985 and later made into the television series. The story depicts a future in which fertile women, called handmaids, are forced into surrogacy to bear children for the rich. “The hanging wall” is specifically sombre because it is where those who refuse the tradition are hanged in the series.
The “handmaids” were digitally inserted by the photographers, Van Daele & Russell Photography. Response to the now infamous picture included commentary on the nature of the series and argues that “human subjugation” is not a suitable “theme” for a wedding. Others were outright furious and posted that “This is in such bad taste, is so f***ing incredibly tone-deaf, and ain’t how you honour this literary work [sic],” according to The Independent.
The photographers have since responded by telling PetaPixel that the couple as well as themselves are big fans of the show and that they decided to do it in the hopes that it would start a difficult conversation. “I joked about adding in some handmaids (since it seemed the natural thing to do since we were there … I’m certain any ‘creative’ or photographer would have the exact same thoughts)”, says Shawn van Daele.
“We didn’t expect the photo to go viral, but we are SOOO HAPPY IT HAS because hopefully it will wake people up to how they too contribute to the oppression and hatred that they’re rightfully worked up over.” In the end, Van Daele wants to remind people that this wasn’t “a ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ themed wedding,” it was their wedding day. One photo in a series of thousands from their wedding day that was intended mostly as a keepsake for them.
The picture has since been removed from the photographer’s website, reportedly on request of the couple.
