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Lupita Nyong'o joins brother's wedding virtually
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Lupita Nyong’o joins brother’s wedding virtually

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As we all know by now, the virtual wedding has taken the world by storm as coronavirus prevents families from joining their loved one’s ceremonies in person. While some are saddened by the fact that they must join the party via video, others are grateful that technology allows them to stay close even when they’re far away.

Lupita Nyong’o is one of those who fall into the category of being happy that the technology exists. Without it, she wouldn’t have witnessed her brother’s wedding.

The actress tuned in to her younger brother, Peter (Junior) Nyong’o’s nuptials via video this week. Lupita is in the US, and her brother is in Kenya.

Like a proud big sister, Nyong’o shared snaps from little bro’s wedding (including her setup), captioning it: “Yup, he is off the market, folks! Sharing a moment of joy in my family’s life when my sweet, gentle, loving baby brother @juniornyongo made his declaration of love to his new bride @wanjawohoro this week.”

“I still cannot believe I was not physically present, but thank God for technology! Welcome to the family, Wanja” she added.

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In a post to Instagram, Wanja Wohoro, the bride, said of their wedding: “Not the wedding we planned originally, but ultimately even more perfect and intimate than we could have ever imagined.”

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Of course, congratulations came pouring in for the pair. Those sending their love included Star Wars actor John Boyega, who commented on both Lupita and Peter’s Instagram post’s.  He wrote, “Yessss brooo congrats” on Peter’s upload.

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Pink Book Weddings gives back to a lucky wedding venue

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The extended lockdown has wreaked havoc across various South African industries. Many wedding vendors have been left jobless as weddings are banned under current regulations.

Pink Book Weddings is giving back to the wedding industry by having a competition for a FREE 360 degree virtual tour on Pink Book Weddings, where they help wedding vendors and brides connect by promoting them and giving them that extra push they need.

“With the COVID pandemic changing everyday life as we know it it goes without saying that weddings have changed indefinite as well. Venue viewings have become a lot stricter and less; but 360 virtual tours are filling the gap and becoming a literal life safer for venues,” Pink Book Weddings explains.

This gives couples the opportunity to view a venue from all across the world, and is an amazing marketing tool that gives potential clients an in-depth experience of your venue all in the comfort of their own home.

To win, venues must fill in this form.

The competition closes on August 20 at 3pm. Good luck!

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Posted by Pink Book Weddings on Wednesday, 29 July 2020

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Colourful wedding dresses for your 'something blue'
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Colourful wedding dresses for your ‘something blue’

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“Something Olde, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”. This is the age-old saying for weddings that has survived for decades. It comes from an old english rhyme back in the Victorian era. Having old, new, borrowed and blue elements in your big day are said to be good luck.

Whether you’re susperstitious or not, you can’t deny that blue is a darling shade. Cool blue is the pantone colour of the year, meaning this hue is especially trendy.

Blue works wonders on all skin tones, and can be rich or soft depending on the specific shade you pick. Brides can have fun with a full blue gown, or go subtle with some blue detail. Either way, its sure to make you even more lucky on your big day.

If you love this colour and want to incorporate it into your wedding dress, take inspiration from these fancy frocks:

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Things to look for in a wedding dress besides its style
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Things to look for in a wedding dress besides its style

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Finding the perfect wedding gown is a dream come true, and whether you’re buying yours off the market or having it designed specifically for you, there are a couple of things to look for in a wedding dress, aside from it looking amazing.

While style is important, there are a number of elements to consider when choosing a gown that will greatly impact on how it looks on you. Here is what to keep in mind:

COMFORT

It is so important to ensure that you feel comfortable in your dress. You will be spending a fair amount of time in it and besides the wedding nerves, you don’t want to aggravate any stressful feelings by having a dress that is heavy, painful to wear or inconvenient on the dance floor.

For example, if you love the look of a corset but find its boning is affecting your ability to breathe, you need to have that refitted or simply opt to not have one.

SIZING

It is common for brides to order a dress in a smaller size to motivate them to lose some weight before the big day. We advise against this, as it can bring unnecessary stress and pressure. There is always room to pinch in some extra fabric at a later stage, but there is little you can do about a dress that is too small.

FABRIC

Choosing the right fabric can make all the difference – it can change the look, feel and cost of your dress. Be sure to know what fabric you want and why before deciding on your dress. Stay away from fabrics that won’t wash well, are too hot, see-through or will reveal any sweat stains.

You have to consider where you will be holding your wedding and the weather of the day. A velvet dress isn’t the best choice for a summer beach wedding, and a strapless chiffon number might leave you feeling frosty during an outdoor winter wedding in the mountains.

SEASONAL

Remember to keep the season in mind when picking your perfect gown. You may want to add sleeves if you’re having an autumn/winter wedding or opt for less fabric during a summer wedding. Whether your big day will be outdoors or not is also a factor to keep in mind when thinking about style, especially if you don’t want a low hem or long train to get dirty outside.

MOVE ON

Once you have settled on your gown, stop looking for other options. This will only cause unnecessary stress. If you’re ever feeling unsure, sneak a try-on (carefully, of course) or look at some snaps of you in the gown to remember why it’s perfect and why you love it.

Your dress should be one that captures your personality while emphasizing your best qualities, but it’s not all about the looks. Try to remember all of the smaller details about the dress that will make it perfect for you and your wedding.

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How to keep your guest list under control
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How to keep your guest list under control

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Guest lists will have to be smaller for the foreseeable future amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as weddings are allowed to continue again, we predict there will be a strict limit on how many people may gather.

As a result, couples will have to be extra cautious when determining who will attend their wedding. Beyond this, your guest list size is also a key issue because it will largely affect the total cost of your wedding.

Here are some tips for creating a list and sticking to it.

Decide who plans the list:

In most cases, you, your fiance, and both of your families will each have their own idea about who should be invited.  While everyone can share how they feel, it’s key to discuss beforehand who has the final say on the list.

To get off on the right foot, have everyone involved submit a list of the people they’d like to attend. They should rank the names in order of importance, starting at the top. Then you and your fiance can compare the lists and cross off any duplications. Add up the numbers that are left to determine how close you are to your estimated count and figure out how many more people you may need to eliminate (or, if you’re lucky, who you can add). Then, have each of the parties involved cut an assigned number of names, starting from the bottom of his or her personal list. This way, both families are treated fairly, while you manage to keep control over the size of the guest list.

Make an A and B List:

While it may sound harsh, there are some guests that are more important than others. Having your parents and best friends present is probably more meaningful than your cousin twice removed. A good idea is to create separate lists: your A and B list.

In list A, include all the essential people you want at your wedding, like your close family and best friends. Anyone you deem non-essential but would be nice to have around should go in your B list. This will include colleagues, distant relatives and neighbours.

Determine budget and venue:

Before going crazy with your list, it’s helpful to know what you can afford and what your budget allows. There is no point in having a long list if your venue can only accommodate 100 people. When venue shopping, keep in mind whether you want a small. medium-sized or large wedding.

Similarly, you need to know that you have the budget to back this up. If you want a big wedding, you need to have the funds or a plan to be able to finance a wedding of this scale before inviting people. You don’t want to have to un-invite people later, or scrimp on other aspects of your big day.

Adults only:

An easy way to limit a guest-list is to go child-free. While it’s cute to have nieces and nephews in your wedding, some decide that no other children who are not in the wedding party may be invited. This also helps to cut down on costs of an on-site babysitter for super small kids, and needing entertainment to prevent tiny tots from boredom.

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Woman spontaneously photographs strangers' intimate wedding
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Woman spontaneously photographs strangers’ intimate wedding

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With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, most couples are significantly scaling down their wedding ceremonies. This means that many are not making use of traditional vendors such as photographers.

One New York couple decided they would marry on the Brooklyn Bridge, with nothing but an officiant and a stunning view. However, they were in luck as a woman passing by decided it would be a terrible shame for them to go without a single wedding photo to remember the day by.

Nevona Friedman took a stroll on the Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday, 26 July. Along the way, she stumbled upon a couple getting married all by their lonesome, apart from the officiant. She decided she would help out by snapping some shots of the special moment.

“I realized there was no one else there — no family watching or photographer. I really can’t imagine getting married with no photos,” she told the New York Post.

Excited to share what she’d done, and hopefully find the couple to gift them with the photos, she took to Twitter.

“If you were getting married on the Brooklyn Bridge this evening, I’ve got some photos for you!” she wrote.

According to the New York Post, Friedman went on a search for the couple, tagging as many journalists as she could and posting the photo to various social media groups. She eventually found a mutual friend who put her in touch with the bride, Nikolina Kovalenko, a 32-year-old artist from Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

After getting engaged last month, Kovalenko and her now-husband, Stefan Ponova (30), decided they would have a wedding without all the fuss.

“We knew we wouldn’t be able to have a wedding where all our friends and family could attend,” she told The Post. Their lack of photographer was in an effort to keep to social distancing regulations and not put anyone at risk.

Another Twitter user seems to have captured the ceremony too and posted his photograph in the comments of Friedman’s post.

Other Twitter users responded overwhelmingly positively, with one saying that this is all you need for a wedding.

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Mother's lost wedding ring found in backyard after 34 years
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Mother’s lost wedding ring found in backyard after 34 years

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A Scottish family were granted a stroke of good luck when their late matriarch’s wedding ring was found in the garden of her home, 34 years after she lost it.

Mary Cunningham passed away in 2017, and is survived by son Phil Cunningham and daughter Laura Cunningham-Brown. She married her husband Jack in 1950 and had worn her wedding band ever since. Unfortunately, she lost her ring in 1986.

Fast forward 34 years, the new owners of Mary’s home happened upon the gold band in their garden, reports South West News Service (SWNS). They had been digging a new patio in their yard when they discovered the ring sitting in the mud. They then tracked down Phil to return the ring, to his complete surprise.

“We are all really thrilled, it totally came out of the blue. Such a lot has happened since she lost the ring, I had kind of forgotten about it. She saw the inscription and knew my mum’s name was Mary so tracked us down,” Phil told SWNS.

The return came soon after the family marked the three-year anniversary of Mary’s passing, making it even more emotional. Phil said that his mother would have been so happy to know the ring was back with the family after so long.

Phil’s sister Laura now proudly wears the ring.

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Bridal beauty from around the world
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Bridal beauty from around the world

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It’s easy to think that popular bridal fashion, including makeup, attire, accessories and more is the same everywhere. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Across the world, bridal beauty looks differ depending on where you go.

Of course, they’re all stunning. But an Indian bride, a Chinese Bride, and a European bride, for example, are all likely to look and be dressed completely differently on their big days.

That being said, you’re probably wondering how exactly bridal beauty looks on different parts of the globe. Well, wonder no longer, here are 6 different ways brides are styled from around the world:

Japan

The look Japanese brides go for will differ depending on their religion. However, modern brides often opt for a red or white kimono. Traditionally, a Japanese bride would paint her face white, but now they go for more natural makeup looks. An up-do with floral accessories are common for their hairstyles on their big day.

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Djibouti

In this East African country, brides adorn the faces with gold chains. Often the nose is pierced before the wedding, and is decorated with a chain.

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Nigeria 

Nigerian bridal looks differ widely within the country, as Nigeria has about 250 ethnic groups within it. For this reason, traditions differ. However, it is common for Nigerian brides to wear bright colours and to wear a head tie called a Gele.

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Yemen

In Yemen, brides start their beauty regimes up to five days before the wedding. Included in this is the Hammam Turkish bathing tradition. Yemeni brides wear henna on their hands and feet, and they don gold or silver jewellery and veils.

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India 

Indian brides, specifically those who are loyal to Hinduism, wear red on their wedding day. Nose rings are considered a mark of beauty and thus they are very popular for brides in India. Henna decorates the bride’s hands, and black Kajal emphasises her eyes.

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Armenia 

In Armenia, it is common for brides to thread the entirety of their faces before the wedding. This is to ensure a smooth looking profile on the big day. Their style is similar to that of an American bride.

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Cutting-edge geometric-inspired wedding cakes
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Cutting-edge geometric-inspired wedding cakes

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If you love modern design and clean lines, this cake trend is for you. Many couples have been loving incorporating geometry into their wedding cake to bring a unique finish and edge.

This style is greatly inspired by the minimalist trend that focuses on simple detail to create a big statement. You don’t need tons of flowers, loud colours and tiers upon tiers to impress your guests. Simply turn to your junior school maths set for inspiration!

Using shapes like circles, squares, triangles and hexagons on your cake add a unique and modern look. You can go flat or use them in 3-dimensional elements to really pack a punch. Remember to keep the rest of the cake simple to avoid it being too overwhelming.

Here are some shapely ideas to inspire you:

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A chance encounter: Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka's love story
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A chance encounter: Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka’s love story

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As far as love stories go, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s definitely rank on our list of favourites. Starting with a chance encounter and ending in happily ever after, one might echo the famous character Barney Stinson’s sentiments and call it legen-(wait for it)-DARY.

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At the time that the pair met, Harris was sure he’d be alone forever. In an interview with Out magazine, he said, “I remember being in my mid-twenties, lying in bed thinking… that the rest of my life would be solo.” Burtka was in a long-distance relationship at the time.

Their first meeting in 2004 is recounted differently by both men. Burtka remembers running into Harris on the streets one day, and introducing himself as he was familiar with Harris’ work. “I thought it would be nice to know him, but I didn’t think in a million years I’d start dating him,” said Burtka.

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On the other hand, Harris recounts the meeting to Out Magazine like this: “I ran into my friend Kate one day and she was with this brooding, James Dean–type guy in a leather jacket who gave me the head nod and then turned away. I assumed he was Kate’s boyfriend and said, ‘Nicely done.’ And she said, ‘David? He’s not playing on my team, but he has a boyfriend.’”

Shortly after, the pair began hanging out with each other platonically, and eventually Burtka called it quits with his long-distance partner. About a week after that, Harris and Burtka went on their first date to see  Taking Lives starring Angelina Jolie. Thereafter, they quickly became inseparable.

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In 2005, after they’d officially become a couple, the pair moved to Los Angeles as Harris had landed the role of Barney Stinson in the hit show “How I met Your Mother”.

Two years later, in 2007 Burtka proposed to Harris on the street corner where they met for the first time. “We were on our way to an event at an Indian casino 45 minutes out of town in a limousine, and David wanted to stop for some reason that I didn’t quite get … And then he got on one knee and proposed, and I was so freaked out by it that I said, ‘Yes,’ but I didn’t know what it meant. Then I got the ring and loved it,” Harris told Out Magazine.

Since they hadn’t yet married, Harris proposed to Burtka the next year on Valentines Day. After two years of being engaged, the pair welcomed their twins, son Gideon Scott and daughter Harper Grace.

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Finally, in 2014, they tied the knot in a wedding ceremony in Perugia, Italy and Elton John performed. Both wore Tom Ford Tuxedos and looked amazing.

“We happily confirm that Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka were married in Italy in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their close friends and family,” Harris’ representative told People magazine.

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Today, the couple are known for being fun-loving and goofy, and their Halloween outfits are particularly anticipated every year.  Their love seems only to grow stronger by the year.

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