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    Planning your wedding to the last detail can greatly help to cut down costs. Importantly, not everything needs to be outsourced, You can easily serve up some delicious DIY drinks to your guests, adding an extra interactive element to your big day.

    Not only will it save you costs, but this will also create a fun vibe and you won’t have people complaining that eadrink menu did not have their favourite drink. Here are 5 DIY drinks your guest can make for themselves.

    Cool lemonade 

    For the non-drinkers and possibly children (if you will have them at your wedding) a cold lemonade is always a winner, it is very easy to make and you can easily be creative when making it. Another plus about this drink is that you don’t need a lot of ingredients. All you need are some lemons, water, and sugar/syrup.

    Cut the lemons in half and then juice them.  Pour water and stir in sugar. Continue stirring until sugar is dissolved and the liquid looks clear again. Combine sugar solution with lemon juice. When ready to serve, add water to taste.

    Mimosa 

    This lovely two ingredients cocktail is a favorite amongst champagne lovers. It is easy to make. All you need is some chapmpagne and orange juice.

    Ensure both ingredients are well chilled, then mix into the glass. Serve cold. To get the best taste, stir and not shake. For the ambiance you can add cherries, grenadine, strawberries
    Gin bar
    For gin lovers, Here’s an easy option that only requires one main ingredient and that is gin. Have mint, rosemary, and basil ready, slice up limes, lemons, and grapefruit to let guests add a refreshing twist to the classic. Look at how you can set up a gin bar.
    Mojito
    This is a sweet cocktail that is also very easy to make. It has versatility because you can have it as a non-alchoholic beverage but you can also add  your rum. You will need white rum, lime juice, sugar, mint leaves and soda water.
    Whiskey cocktails
    For guests who like hard liquor, this is the perfect thing for them. If you are tired of drinking it in shots, you can make cocktails out of them. You can have whiskey with apple tiser or red bull. The options are endless.
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    A young Indian couple has received mounting backlash after posting an intimate post-wedding photoshoot that has since gone viral on social media.

    Couple Lekshmi and Hrushi Karthik tied the knot in September, and wanted a memorable photoshoot to make up for their downscaled wedding ceremony in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    In the images, they can be seen laughing, hugging and chasing after each other in a tea plantation, while covered in white silk comforters borrowed from their hotel room. Hrushi’s photographer friend Akhil Karthikeyan was enlisted to be behind the camera, reports the BBC.

     

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    “It was great fun. We laughed through it. We were really excited about it. It was a part of our honeymoon, we were just married and we felt free,” Hrushi told the BBC.

    Just a few days later, Akhil uploaded the images onto Facebook and was shocked at the amount of hate the images received. Most of the abuse was directed at Lekshmi.

    “We received two days of relentless hate,” Lekshmi explained. “People said we were showing nudity, they asked if we were wearing clothes underneath, they said we were doing it for attention and seeking publicity.”

    “It was really awful for me. They were harassing me much more than him. They were telling me to act in porn films, I was body shamed,” she says. “The trolls included a lot of women too. They found my earlier photos where I was wearing no makeup and began comparing, saying look how ugly she looks in these photos.”

    However, there were those publicly supporting the couple. Many advised them to ignore the haters.

    Unfortunately, their family was not in full support of the images. Many asked them to remove the images and even removed the couples from family WhatsApp groups for refusing. The pair told the BBC they refuse to take the images down, as that would mean they are giving in to their bullies.

    “If we do, they will take it as admission of our guilt, that we did something wrong,” says Lekshmi. “But we didn’t do anything wrong.”

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the wedding world upside down. From the guestlist to the fashion, it seems like everything has changed in 2020.

    Many modern couples are hosting micro weddings in 2020, and hope to have bigger affairs later on when it is safe to do so. Smaller-scale celebrations call for less dramatic gowns.

    We’ve seen quite a few pandemic brides opting aginst the traditional ballgown-length look in favour of a minidress or jumpsuit. Oscar de la Renta even showcased a bridal minidress in his 2021 bridal collection, meaning this look is right on trend.

    Just because you’re wearing a minidress, does not mean it has to be simple. Go big with statement shoulders and dramatic detailing, or incorporate fun fabrics to add edge to your look.

    Here are a few dresses to inspire you:

     

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    Making your first entrance as a married couple at your wedding reception is a big deal, and you need the perfect soundtrack to back it up.

    The song you choose to punctuate your steps will set the tone for the rest of the evening. What kind of story do you want to tell? It’s important to pick something that is true to you and your partner. The best thing to do is to match the song to your personality.

    Whether you make your debut as a married couple to an upbeat song or a tear-jerker, there is no right or wrong answer. There is a wealth of options to choose from, here are a few of the top tracks people have been loving.

    1. Linger – The Cranberries
    2. Best Part – Daniel Caesar
    3. Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
    4. You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall and Oates
    5. Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Babe – Barry White
    6. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
    7. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) -Whitney Houston
    8. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gay and Tammi Terrell
    9. All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
    10. Best Day of My Life – American Authors
    11. Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
    12. Raise Your Glass – P!nk
    13. What I Like About You – The Romantics
    14. Riptide – Vance Joy
    15. On Top of the World – Imagine Dragons
    16. Lucky – Chelsea Cutler
    17. Cheerleader – Omi
    18. Crazy in Love – Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
    19. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
    20. Cake by the Ocean – DNCE
    21. This Is What You Came For – Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna
    22. How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
    23. Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
    24. We Belong – Pat Benatar
    25. Waiting For A Girl Like You – Foreigner
    26. I.F.L.Y – Bazzi
    27. You’re The One That I Want – The Grease soundtrack
    28. Beyond – Leon Bridges
    29. Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
    30. I Wanna Have Your Babies – Natasha Bedingfield
    31. Always Be My Baby – Mariah Carey
    32. Stuck With You – Ariana Grande feat. Justin Bieber
    33. Dangerously In Love – Destiny’s Child
    34. We’ve Only Just Begun – The Carpenters
    35. Marry You – Bruno Mars
    36. My Girl – The Temptations
    37. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing – Leo Sayer
    38. It’s Tricky – Run DMC
    39. We Are Family – Sister Sledge
    40. What I Like About You – The Romantics
    41. Let’s Hear It for the Boy – Deniece Williams
    42. T.N.T. – AC/DC
    43. You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
    44. Dear Future Husband -Meghan Trainor
    45. Get Your Number – Mariah Carey
    46. Stuck On You – Lionel Richie
    47. Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
    48. This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
    49. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder
    50. Crazy in Love – Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z

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    Taiwan has set the precedent for Asia to grow the gay rights movement. The city became the first place in the region to allow same-sex marriage in May 2019 after a political fight.

    Since the Taiwanese government made same-sex marriages legal, over 4000 couples have registered their marriages. Among them were two Taiwanese female soldiers and their civilian same-sex partners, who joined close to 200 couples who walked in the army base in northern Taoyuan county before exchanging vows at an outdoor ceremony.

    This is a first for the island’s armed forces, which regularly hosts mass weddings for staff.

    During their big day, Lieutenant Chen Ying-hsuan addressed the masses and said that was another big step forward for the military.

    “I hope more same-sex couples can bravely stand out. The military is open and we are all equal in front of love,” she told reporters.

    “Our love is no different than any heterosexual couple,” added her partner,  Li Li-chen. “We are here today in the hope that more same-sex couples will join the next (mass wedding).”

    Major Wang Yiand her partner Yumi Meng waved rainbow flags as they posed for photos with family in front of an armoured vehicle. The military same-sex wedding gained traction on social media when were posted on the army’s Facebook page earlier this week.

    A lot of people were happy about this and sent positive congratulatory messages.

    The island will hold its annual gay pride march on Saturday, with large crowds expected in one of the few places that have managed to successfully defeat the coronavirus pandemic.

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    Scarlett Johansson is a married woman! The Academy Award-nominated actress has tied the knot with Saturday Night Live (SNL) writer and comedian Colin Jost in a low-key ceremony.

    Their big news was announced by Meals on Wheels, a US-based charity for elderly people.

    “We’re thrilled to break the news that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones, following COVID-19 safety precautions as directed by the CDC,” Meals on Wheels wrote on Instagram

    “Their wedding wish is to help make a difference for vulnerable older adults during this difficult time by supporting @mealsonwheelsamerica. Please consider donating to celebrate the happy couple by clicking the link in our bio.”

     

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    Johansson and Jost met when the actress made a guest appearance on an SNL season finale, and soon began dating in 2017. In 2019, the highly private couple announced their engagement.

    This is the third marriage for Johansson. She was previously married to actor Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011, and journalist Romain Dauriac from 2014 to 2017, with whom she shares a child. It is the first marriage for Jost.

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    Modern brides are loving the bridal jumpsuit. Comfortable yet chic, it has become a fan favourite over the years for those wanting something different.

    This year has been anything but normal for the wedding world, so it makes sense that one of the most popular bridal outfits is not a dress at all. Pandemic brides have been obsessed with a specific bridal jumpsuit that has taken over Instagram.

    Designed by French bridal genius Rime Arodaky, the Patsy jumpsuit has become the most in-demand bridal look of the year.

     

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    Patsy features a fitted white bodice and trousers under sheer sleeves and a train that combines elegance with edgy detail. Its the greatest asset is its versatility, as it works in a number of settings. From a courthouse to a garden wedding or even an engagement party, this bridal look will turn heads.

     

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    Simply pair with block heels, and style your hair in loose waves or a chic updo with some loose tendrils to complete the ‘cool girl’ aesthetic.

     

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    Geodes are having a major moment in the wedding world. The geologial formations are colourful and distinctive, adding a fun edge to your big day.

    Geodes (derived from the Greek word “γεώδης” meaning “Earth-like”) are geological secondary formations within sedimentary and volcanic rocks. Geodes are hollow, vaguely spherical rocks, in which masses of mineral matter (which may include crystals) are secluded.

    With their shimmering interior and marbled appearance, geodes are mesmerising to look at. They make for perfect wedding decor, and are versatile so they can be used in a variety of ways. From tiny escort cards to table numbers and even as cake inspiration, this is one rocking finish.

    Here are some ideas to inspire you:

    Invitations

     

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    Decor

     

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    After getting engaged, you already know that the next step is getting married and that includes the wedding and its planning. Your date can be chosen based on a number of things like a season, a location, family members, or a special date. However, if you have always dreamt of a specific destination or venue, then your wedding date might depend on the availability of the place.

    Specific special dates

    Many wedding dates are related to a special day, like each other’s birthday, the day that you met, your favourite restaurant, or the day you got engaged. When you want a specific date, start planning as soon as possible and call venues and vendors you want to hire. Most wedding venues can be booked a year in advance.  You will have peace of mind knowing that you have secured the venue but you need to have a plan B just in case something unforeseen happens.

    Choose the season

    Start by thinking about your favourite times of the year. Is there is a month or season that you would like to get married in? It is also very important to understand that the time of the year can affect your venue, wedding colours, and theme. Consider the weather, holidays, and commitments you have each month before you choose to host the wedding then.

    Indoors or outdoors

    When you are going to choose to have a wedding outdoors it is important to consider the season because as a person, you don’t know what the weather will look like. For the bride, think about the type of gown that would be comfortable for the venue, a short-sleeved gown will probably not work for a beach wedding in winter. Research the weather conditions in the location you are planning on getting married in and ask your wedding planner.

    Think budget

    There are months that are cheaper than others, people buy winter clothes in summer and vice versa. If you are working with a budget then this might be the idea you take and run with. April, September, and December are some of the most popular marriage months, so prices are inevitably higher. You will most like to pay high prices for everything, from venues to decor. Pick an off-peak month, where you’re more likely to get discounted prices and a better selection of venues.

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    An American woman named Cassey joined Dr Phil on his talk show to talk about her determination to find “the one”, even after being married a whopping 10 times already. She went to the show to seek advice on what she could be doing wrong for her relationships to not be working out.

    Her longest marriage was eight years and her shortest one was six months before they divorced. Her second marriage lasted for a  period of seven years, and they share a son. They were engaged for two and a half years but the cracks appeared after they got married. Casey believes that her husband stopped loving her as he had stopped saying it.

    According to Cassey, she is usually the one to end the marriage by saying she cannot take it anymore. She has cheated in a relationship, but only after her partner cheated first, she claims.

    This woman is so determined to find Mr Right that she says she doesn’t care how many husbands it takes. The 56-year-old successful businesswoman is currently married but the marriage is almost over. Cassey says that this has gotten to the point where she is either going to laugh or cry about it and sometimes she does both.

    Cassey said she’s likely to call it quits with her current husband, who she claims labelled her a “control freak.” Even if the marriage ends, she is still determined to find her true love and settle down.

    Watch the interview here:

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