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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw celebrate 24 years of marriage

October 7, 2020 No Comments

Iconic country duo Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have been married for 24 years. Taking to social media, the pair wrote sweet messages of devotion to one another on their special day.

“24 yrs…….These years have rushed by in a series of beautiful, painful and unexpected moments….
We have loved, laughed and cried through exciting, inspiring and heartbreaking events in our lives together,” McGraw gushed on Instagram.

“You have been a role model for 3 remarkable young women who have made me a better man than I ever thought I could be…..The future will surely hold more of all of these things. It only matters if I’m with you. It only works if I’m with you. My oxygen only exists if you’re by my side. Forever and always living and loving our way through anything @faithhill”

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Hill was short and sweet with her message, writing: “To my guy…The one that stole my heart 24 years ago today. Happy Anniversary my love❤️❤️❤️”

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The couple fell in love at first sight when they met at McGraw’s Spontaneous Combustion tour in 1996, which Hill was the opening act for. They tied the knot on October 6, a few months into dating. Soon after, they announced they were expecting their first child.

They are now parents to three daughters: Gracie (23), Maggie (22), and Audrey (18).

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In Legal

Gay couple’s struggle to marry in Richards Bay

October 7, 2020 No Comments

Muhammad Buckus and Kyle Pillay have been together for about five years. They live openly as a same-sex couple. A year ago, they exchanged wedding vows at a traditional Hindu ceremony. But they have been unable to formalise their partnership, because Home Affairs officials in Richards Bay kept turning them away.

“We have been given excuse after excuse and it seems to us that the problem is that we are a same-sex couple,” says Buckus.

On the eve of moving from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay, they went to the temple with a few close friends and committed themselves to each other.

“We knew we also wanted to get married legally,” says Buckus. “We didn’t for a moment think it would be a problem.”

He and PIllay have been to their local office about five times since September last year. Buckus recounted the excuses he’d been given by various officials and forwarded Whatsapp messages and voice-notes he has sent to various Home Affairs managers in the province.

Initially, they were told there was no marriage officer. Then they were given an email address for one but she responded that there were no dates available until the following year.

“We went there to find out what dates were available and we were then told that officials there were not trained to do same sex marriages.

“We then contacted the manager, who told us that was not so, but they didn’t have a marriage register or certificates,” said Buckus.

He said they were told to “try” other offices in the province but were given no guarantees.

Then came the Covid-19 lockdown and the office closed. But after it reopened they were again given the excuse that it didn’t have the necessary documents.

“On one of our visits, an official tipped us off that they would never perform the marriage there ‘because they are Christians who have staunch beliefs but they will never tell you that to your faces’,” said Buckus.

On Thursday last week, a day after GroundUp sent questions to the department, Buckus said he received a call and was told an appointment was available on 8 October.

While thrilled at this development, he said he and Pillay still felt they had been victimised.

Home Affairs spokesperson Siya Qoza said the Richards Bay office could not assist the couple earlier this year as it did not have the necessary documents to solemnize same sex marriages.

“The couple was advised that the offices in Umgeni, Ethekwini and Ulundi would be able to assist them. The couple advised the officials in Richards Bay that they would wait until that office was able to assist them,” said Qoza.

This article was written by Tania Broughton and originally appeared on GroundUp.

In Celebs

Looking back Romeo and Basetsana Kumalo’s 18th anniversary

October 6, 2020 No Comments

Entrepreneur, media personality, and telecommunications expert Romeo Kumalo and former Miss South Africa and businesswoman, Basetsana Kumalo are one of South Africa’s iconic couples. The two have been together for 21 years but married for 19 years.

The former Miss South Africa met her Vodacom executive and former broadcaster husband Romeo whe she was crowned Miss Soweto in 1990. They began dating in 1997 and tied the knot in 2000.

The notoriously private pair are a powerhouse together, and rarely share details into their life.

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18th Anniversary

On their 18th anniversary, their children asked them how come there were no wedding pictures, so the duo decided to relive the moment and have a second wedding for their 18th anniversary.

They had an intimate celebration that only family and friends attended.

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Basetsana and Romeo included their children this time around. This was initially their idea so it was fitting for them to cut the cake.

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Basetsana’s friend Dr Mpho Ndou helped the Kumalos create “the most exquisite” setting for their special day.

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The view from the venue was spectacular, fitting for a couple like Basetsana and Romeo

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Jarrad Ricketts secretly married his best friend in September

October 6, 2020 No Comments

South African singer Jarrad Ricketts is a married man! The musician shocked fans when he announced he secretly married his best friend Kim Wentzel back in September.

Taking to social media, Ricketts announced their recent union. The pair tied the knot at St Mark’s Anglican Church in District Six on Saturday, September 19.

“To start the weekend with some incredible news…I asked, she said yes! I stole her heart, so she took my name!” he wrote.

“I am blessed and thrilled to announce my marriage to my best friend, my #confidant, my biggest cheerleader and #partner in all things! Our wedding ceremony took place at St Mark’s Anglican Church in District Six on Saturday, 19 September 2020. The ceremony was followed by an intimate celebration with our families.

He explains they decided to keep their wedding secret for a while to enjoy their special moment in private.

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“The choice to not immediately share this publicly has allowed us to enjoy and share this milestone in our lives together with each other and our wider friend-and-family circle. So much of what I do is highly publicised by the media. Our intention and wish, was to not lose the importance of our marriage in any form of too much media attention. Having had a chance to celebrate our newest adventure over the past few weeks, I am so excited to now be able to share some positive news with all of you after these recent trying and difficult times.

“My wife (yes, I really said that!) and I, are looking forward to the next chapter of our lives together! We are so grateful for the love and support shown to us over the past few weeks and ask that you all continue to pray for us as we navigate this chapter.”

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The pair have been together for over a decade, and Wentzel has been Ricket’s manager for eight years.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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In Advice

Wedding gifts that are perfect for alcohol aficionados

October 6, 2020 No Comments

If you’re attending the wedding of a couple of alcohol-lovers, why not treat them to their favourite thing? It’s easy to buy the bride’s favourite wine, but that’s also boring. Instead, opt for something that will last and actually benefit their lives in some way.

From wine to whiskey, gin to beer, there are a host of accessories designed to improve your drinking experience. Give your newlyweds the gift of a good drink with one of these items:

Eetrite Wine Chiller & Pouring Rod – R249 from Yuppiechef

Leather Wine Carrier Case with 3 Piece Wine Accessory Set – R429 from Takealot

Champagne flutes (set of four) – R260 from Woolworths

Cocktail shaker – R229 from Takealot

Bohemia Crystal Quadro Whiskey Decanter 850ml – R999 from Lavish’d

White terrazo coaster (set of four) – R249 from Superbalist

Vinturi Red Wine Aerator – R749 from Yuppichef

DIY Homemade Gin Kit Gift Box – R519 from Yuppiechef

Drinking tower game – R299 from Typo

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In Accessories

Glorious gold jewellery for your wedding day

October 5, 2020 No Comments

Gold is making a comeback. For years, the Western tradition was to wear gold jewellery as it was the most expensive and seen as classic, timeless and mature.

Then, silver took over the scene and became popular as a more affordable yet equally beautiful alternative. Everybody wore silver and saw gold as old-fashioned.

A few years later, rose gold was all the rage. Called the “rosé wine” of the jewellery industry, this metal is a blend of gold and silver resulting in a delicate pinkish-gold.

It seems we have come full circle, as gold is shining brightly once again. Of course, be guided by your own taste and style, but if you go for gold, you can’t go wrong. Here are some of our favourite pieces to derive inspiration from:

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A songbird’s love story: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

October 5, 2020 No Comments

One of the world’s favourite celebrity couples has a classic Hollywood love story. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen did not expect to find love on September 14, 2006, but they did, and they’ve been together ever since.

The pair met on set back in 2006. John legend was shooting a music video for the song ‘Stereo’ and Chrissy was playing his love interest. Here is how that turned into a lifetime of music, laughter, and love.

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Chrissy Teigen was 20 years when she met John, then 28. Sparks flew the minute they met on set, and the pair even spent the evening together in Legend’s hotel room afterwards. They continued to stay in contact with one another but never defined the relationship.

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After a year of chatting and getting to know each other, they took their first trip to Lake Como in Italy in 2007. By this time they had already decided that they were a couple but were secretly dating. In 2008 the duo appeared for the first time as a couple at the 50th annual Grammy awards.

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In 2011, Legend proposed while on vacation in the Maldives. Upon their arrival, he took her out and had organized a Christmas-themed dinner and hid the ring in a silver serving dome under a pile of arugula.

They tied the knot on September 10, 2013, at the New York courthouse. Their big wedding was in Lake Como, Italy on September 14.

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Chrissy walked down the aisle with her father, wearing a stunning princess-style Vera Wang gown.

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For the reception, she wore a mermaid gown with a micro-pleated bodice and sheared organza full skirt. The third dress was to party all night. She wore another mermaid dress in red.

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Kim Kardashian was amongst the celebrities that attended the wedding, Stevie Wonder performed for the couple.

They had a four-tiered naked carrot cake layered with cream cheese frosting.

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In 2015, Chrissy and John announced their first pregnancy, Chrissy shared the news on Instagram in a beautiful post. Baby Luna was born in 2016 on April 14. In November 2017 they announced their second pregnancy and this time it was a boy – on May 17, 2018 Miles was born.

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Chrissy and John were expecting another baby this year. They announced the third pregnancy in August 2020 but sadly they lost the baby on September 30, 2020.

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In Advice

Top restaurant wedding venues in SA

October 5, 2020 No Comments

Choosing your wedding venues can be a tough task, especially in a country like South Africa that boasts a myriad of beautiful locations, from city to sea.

If you’re wanting to make things a little bit easier, why not pick a restaurant venue? This way, you know the food you’ll be feasting on come wedding day will be at a high standard.

Here are a few of our favourite restaurants in the country with wedding packages of note.

Babylonstoren in Franschhoek, Western Cape

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Babylonstoren is an authentic, versatile venue with one of the country’s best preserved Cape Dutch farmyards, offering a historic yet contemporary farm stay. Couples can pick from an outdoor wedding under the majestic oaks alongside a stream, or at the bottom of the garden in the House of Shadows.

All three of their rustic, chic and stylish venues are available for the reception, and comfortably seats 100 people. In the Old Cellar you can enjoy a family-style feast, with a surprise dessert station in the White Studio. The Wheat Barn is just the place to dance the night away. For smaller weddings, the Studio package is the ideal choice for intimate family-style feasts.

Read more about their wedding package HERE.

Hazendal in Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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Hazendal in the Stellenbosch winelands offers breathtaking settings, catering for both intimate ceremonies and large celebrations. Take your vows in Hazendal’s architecturally designed Pavilion that floats above water, framed by the magnificent views of the Bottelary Hills and Simonsberg.

With the one of the best culinary teams in the Stellenbosch Winelands, your wedding guests will be able to relish in gourmet-style food and award-winning estate wines. Host your wedding for a glamorous and luxurious celebration in fine-dining Avant-Garde or the Grand Hall at the Conference Centre. For couples wanting a more informal outdoor style, Hazendal’s heritage Kraal will be the perfect fit.

Read more about their wedding packages HERE.

Canelands Beach Club in Salt Rock, Durban

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With direct access to the beach for that perfect beach wedding, Canelands on the northern coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal is the ideal venue for a formal or informal style wedding.

The Restaurant can seat up to 50 guests for a private brunch, lunch or dinner and up to 100 guests on the pool deck and grass verge, together with the restaurant for a cocktail style wedding overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean. The adjacent lounge area makes an ideal venue for your ceremony or cocktails on arrival.

Read more about their wedding packages HERE.

Ferguson’s 5th Floor in Sandton, Johannesburg

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Celebrate your nuptials up above on this rooftop restaurant in the heart of Sandton. Your ceremony and reception can be held in the same space, which comfortably fits 150 people seated and 200 guests cocktail style.

Menu’s are tailored to each guest, and couples can pick between three-course set menus, cocktails and floating dinner options, as well as harvest table buffets.

Read their wedding packages HERE.

The Living Room in Maboneng, Johannesburg

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Situated in the vibrant precinct of Maboneng, the Living Room is a unique blend of the natural and the urban. It offers panoramic city views, making the perfect backdrop for your dream rooftop event.

View their wedding package HERE.

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In Advice

Classic South African desserts to include in a wedding menu

October 5, 2020 No Comments

South Africans love our sweet treats, and luckily we’ve got a host of locally-loved favourites that always feature at functions.

Modern couples are opting for a dessert table laden with a variety of dishes to tuck into instead of the singular wedding cake. This way, your guest have options that tailor to different tastes.

Those wanting a classic South African day should incorporate the iconic desserts our country has become known for. Another bonus is that all of them can be customised to be individual serving sizes, making dishing these treats up even easier.

All of these dishes have been featured in menus at top restaurants like Jonkershuis, Spek en Bone and The Blue Crane. If it’s good enough for our top chefs, it’s good enough for us!

It’s not a South African event without these treats on the dessert table:

Malva Pudding

This dessert screams nostalgia for many South Africans. This sweet pudding had a spongy texture, and is covered in a hot, creamy sauce and served with ice-cream or custard.

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Milktart/Melktert

This milk-based custard treat is one of the most iconic South African desserts. This traditional Afrikaans treat consists of a sweet pastry crust that holds a custard filling made of milk, flour, sugar and eggs. It can be baked or left to set in the fridge, then dusted with cinnamon to finish it off.

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Peppermint Crisp Tart

For a truly indulgent dish, opt for a peppermint crisp tart. This quick and easy dessert is made by layering tennis biscuits, a mixture of whipped cream and caramel and then crumbled peppermint crisp chocolate bars. Warning, it’s dangerously delicious and sweet, so its best served with coffee to cut through the sweetness.

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Koesisters / Koeksusters

There are two types of koeksisters with completely different tastes and histories, so it’s important to know which one you’re serving up.

The koesister is a Cape Malay invention, featuring a light and fluffy dough delicately spiced with cardamom, cinnamon and dried ginger. The dough is fried in a ball shape then dunked in syrup and dusted with desiccated coconut.

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A Koeksuster is the Dutch version, made by frying plaited dough and then dunking it in a sweet syrup.

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In News

First look at Princess Diana’s wedding dress on ‘The Crown’

October 5, 2020 No Comments

The most iconic wedding dress in history is making its Netflix debut. The highly anticipated fourth season of The Crown will tell the story of when Prince Charles met and married Princess Diana, and fans cannot wait to see the dress brought to life.

Actress Emma Corrin will step into the shoes of the iconic Diana in the new season, and Netflix has just shared the first look of the famous wedding dress.

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The dress was created by award-winning costume designer Amy Roberts, in collaboration with one of the original dresses designers, David Emmanuel.

“Without access to the original patterns, Amy collaborated with David Emmanuel. He was enormously helpful, talking the design team through the detail of many of the original drawings to help them create this gown for Emma Corrin,” Netflix explained.

“Four months and five fittings later, with three people spending a collective 600 hours working, they had a dress. It’s made of 95 metres of fabric and 100 metres of lace, with a train that is approximately 30 metres long.

“The Nottingham based team who made the lace on the Emmanuel’s original dress also made the lace for this one. Sadly the man who worked on the real-life dress passed away, but it’s his son who worked on the one you’ll see in The Crown,” Netflix added.

Netflix’s The Crown will be released on the platform on November 15. Watch the trailer for the new season below.

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