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Make a splash with mismatched groomsmen

September 9, 2020 No Comments

In recent years, it’s been quite trendy for bridesmaids to have their own unique looks, whether it be with various dress cuts or different gowns entirely. Why should they have all the fun?

The mismatched groomsmen trend is slowly picking up, and we are here for it. There is no rule that your groomsmen have to match. Let your groomsmen flaunt their fashions with some unique styles.

This option is also great for those who already have good-fitting suits, as they don’t need purchase a new one for the big day. This saves them some coin and adds the comfort of knowing you look good in the suit already.

Your best guys can mismatch in many ways. Go with different shades of a specific colour, personalised neckwear of even a variety of bold patterns.

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Spectacular spring wedding cakes that are full of life

September 9, 2020 No Comments

Spring is in the air. The weather is heating up, the flowers are blossoming and better days are ahead.

With weddings allowed under Level 2 lockdown, wedding planning can go full steam ahead. We love a Spring wedding because the weather is not overbearingly hot, and nature acts as the perfect backdrop.

If you’re planning a spring wedding, extend that theme into your wedding cake. This theme is all about having fun and enjoying life, there is nothing serious about it. Opt for pastel colours, and include your favourite flowers as decoration.

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Now trending: All-white groom’s fashion

September 9, 2020 No Comments

When it comes to wedding fashion, grooms are often forgotten about. It’s easy to slip on a simple black suit and call it a day.

However, stylish grooms deserve better. Those not afraid to make a statement, should go bold with a crisp, white suit. This can be risky business and will require some expert styling.

A white suit works for almost all seasons. It complements a winter wedding, and adds a lighter feel to go along with a summer soiree. What’s great about a white suit is that it looks great in any style, from a classic tuxedo to an edgy double-breast.

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When opting for a white suit, it is crucial to match your whites. Wearing an ebony jacket and pearl-hued trousers will emphasise the different shades and look off.

The easiest way to ensure your whites match is to have your suit professionally made in the same fabric or rent a full suit that has been made from one fabric.

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Finish this look off by carefully considering your accessories. A brown shoe adds a stark difference and a bit of richness, while a black shoe is eternally classic.

Grooms can go fully monochromatic with a matching white shirt, or break up the look with a coloured shirt. We advise a light-coloured shirt like a soft blue, pale pink or even a subtle pattern to keep up the airy look. Just avoid stripes, you don’t want to end up looking like a sailor!

Since this look is quite bold already, its best to be simple and keep accessories to a minimum. All you need is some good neckwear and a watch to finish off this look.

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In cake

Bold cake toppers that make you look again

September 9, 2020 No Comments

Wedding cakes are perfectly completed with an adorable wedding topper. Whether you go for a traditional replica of a couple or a personalised piece that speaks to you and your love, they are always sweet additions atop your dessert.

Some couples love to be different, and have opted for…unique finishes to decorate their cake. The common bride and groom sculpture is too boring for them, so they’ve updated it for an attention-grabbing picture.

Here are a few of the most interesting ones we could find:

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In Celebs

Princess Beatrice’s wedding dress to go on display

September 9, 2020 No Comments

Eager fans of the British monarchy may now witness another famed Royal wedding dress up close. Princess Beatrice’s vintage wedding gown will go on display at Windsor Castle later this month.

The exhibition will be available to the public from September 24 through November 22. Both the dress and a silk replica of Princess Beatrice’s flowers will be included in the exhibition.

Almost two months after their planned wedding date, Princess Beatrice and entrepreneur Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi tied the knot in a small, private ceremony at Windsor on Friday, July 17 at the Royal Chapel of All Saints. They had their closest family members in attendance, including her Majesty the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Duke and Duchess of York.

For her big day, the Princess wore a stunning vintage dress by Norman Hartnell and accessorised with the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, both belonging to Her Majesty the Queen. The tiara was worn by Queen Elizabeth on her wedding day in 1947.

She carried a bouquet of trailing jasmine, pale pink and cream sweet peas, royal porcelain ivory spray roses, pink o’hara garden roses, pink wax flower and baby pink astible. Of course, she had a sprig of myrtle in it as well to continue royal tradition.

The wedding dress had been slightly altered and modernised for the big day.

“The full-skirted silhouette was softened to give a more contemporary, simplified shape, and the underskirt and petticoats were recreated and bound with silk tulle. Short sleeves of triple organza were added to the straps and embroidered with vintage diamantés to match the original Hartnell embroidery design,” reads a statement about the new exhibition.

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In News

Newlyweds pose for extreme photoshoot on cliff edge

September 9, 2020 No Comments

A wedding is an exciting day, one that you’ll (hopefully) want to remember forever. This newly married couple made their wedding photoshoot even more memorable with a thrilling location and heart-racing idea.

Adventure-seeking Arkansas couple Ryan (30) and Skye Myers (28) were forced to downsize their wedding amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Having sacrificed a lot on their big day, they wanted something bold for their wedding photoshoot.

“We wanted a big wedding, but had minimal time to plan it because Skye started nursing school, and with the pandemic regulations we were having difficulties deciding on how to proceed with a wedding,” Ryan told The Daily Mail.

“That’s when we started looking at gorgeous iconic spots for an outside ceremony, so that it would be magical and memorable.”

The pair travelled to the popular Hawksbill Crag Cliff on the Whitaker Point hiking trail after their union. Captured by photographer Mason Gardner, they posed for some daring images at the cliff’s edge. In one image, Skye leans dangerously over the edge. In another, it was revealed she was wearing a safety harness underneath her gown.

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According to Ryan, everyone present for the shoot was well-trained in climbing.

He told The Daily Mail: ‘Our crew was made up of myself, my best man Gage, Skye and her sister Summer, one rappelling expert and our photographer, who was amazing!’

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In Advice

Repurpose old mirrors for easy DIY wedding decor

September 8, 2020 No Comments

We’ve all got some extra mirrors laying around somewhere in the house. This easily accessible and affordable item works wonders as DIY wedding decor, all you need is a sharp eye for detail.

Mirrors can be repurposed as wedding decor in a number of ways. Use a large mirror as a seating chart by writing your table information in permanent marker, or use smaller mirrors as escort cards.

They can also be used as table numbers and table decor, or even as a table runner! Depending on the size and shape, its uses are endless.

Here are some magical ways to give old mirrors new life:

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Michelle Obama shares honest advice on marriage

September 8, 2020 No Comments

Michelle and Barack Obama are a powerhouse. The former President of the United States and former First Lady have always leaned on each other throughout their marriage, and rise to power – Michelle has opened up about the difficulties they faced along the way.

In an Instagram post, the former First Lady shared a brand new image from their 1992 wedding, along with a few wise words on marriage.

“Last week on The #MichelleObamaPodcast, Conan and I reflected on our marriages. This relationship can be one of the most foundational pieces of our identities—bringing us so much joy, meaning, and support every single day,” she wrote.

“But one thing is for sure: It also takes a lot of work; a lot of honesty with ourselves and our partners. That’s one thing I’ve learned.”

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The Obama’s tied the knot on October 3, 1992 at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. Almost three decades later, the pair have built an incredible empire and expanded their family with daughters Malia (22) and Sacha (19).

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Speaking on the podcast, Michelle explains that their marriage has not always been easy.

“There were times that I wanted to push Barack out of the window. And I say that because it’s like, you’ve got to know the feelings will be intense. But that doesn’t mean you quit. And these periods can last a long time. They can last years,” she said.

“Young couples, they face these challenges and they’re ready to give up because they think they’re broken. And I just want to say, look, if that breaks a marriage, then Barack and I have been broken off and on, throughout our marriage, but we have a very strong marriage.

“And if I had given up on it, if I had walked away from it, in those tough times, then I would’ve missed all the beauty that was there as well.”

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In Legal

Concourt to rectify legislation regarding black marriages

September 8, 2020 No Comments

The Constitutional court of South Africa will meet later in September to discuss the legislative issue related to marriages between black couples that took place before 1988 in which they married out of community of property.

In the late 1980s, Apartheid was still formally in effect and this legislation on marriage fell under the Black Administration Act (BAA). This legislative anomaly goes against South African law that stipulates couples automatically enter into a marriage contract in community of property, unless another option is chosen.

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) is bringing this issue to Concourt on behalf of 72-year-old Agnes Sithole, a housewife in Kwazulu-Natal. Sithole is in a dire situation and faces a major financial loss.

Sithole married in 1972, and only discovered their marriage contract was out of community of property in 2018, reports IOL. Her husband is now threatening to sell their family home, and the law is technically on his side because of their marriage contract.

The LRC is taking the matter to court to have the legislation struck down for being unfairly discriminatory towards women, specifically women of colour. They also want all marriages entered into under the BAA to be declared in community of property. Those who want to remain out of community of property should be given the opportunity to opt out.

For many who married out of community of property under the BAA, the women were adversely affected. The LRC argues that black women in particular were unfairly discriminated against in comparison with other women through this.

“The BAA unfairly discriminated against black women compared with other women,” said the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) in papers it filed at the apex court for the matter.

“Under Section 22(6), the default position for black couples was marriage out of community of property. By contrast, the law regulating civil marriages between couples of all other races provided that the default position was marriage in community of property,” they wrote in court papers filed on the matter.

“The BAA had the result that black women were afforded less protection than other women.”

They estimate that 400 000 other African women married before 1988 could be in a similar situation to Sithole.

“The amendments have failed to bring real, effective or meaningful relief to black women married subject to Section 22(6) of the BAA,” the LRC said.

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In Legal

How to change your marriage contract

September 7, 2020 No Comments

South Africans intending to tie the knot automatically enter into marriage in community of property when they say ‘I do’.

This marriage contract is all about sharing, with ‘what’s mine is yours’ as the motto. If the marriage end in divorce, all assets are split 50/50. Couples in this marriage contract also assume their partner’s debt.

While this is the most popular marriage contract in the country, many experts advise against it. If, for some reason you decide you no longer want to be married in community of property, you’re in luck. Couples may change their marital regime after they are married, although it is a costly process that should be avoided if possible.

Under Section 21(1) of the Matrimonial Property Act, spouses may apply to the court for leave to change the marital property system if:

– There is sound reason for the change

The best reason to give is that you were unaware that marriage in community of property is the default, and you had not intended to enter into this contract.

– All creditors of the spouse are given sufficient notice of the proposed change

All creditors must be notified by certified post, and notice must be given to the Registrar of Deeds, must be published in the Government Gazette and two local newspapers at least two weeks before your application is heard in court.

– The court is satisfied that no other person will be disadvantaged by the proposed change

The court will decide if the change may occur, and will consider your assets and liabilities to determine whether the rights of any creditors will be affected by the change.

If all these requirements have been met, the Court may authorise the change.

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