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In Wedding Cakes

Modern and minimalist wedding cakes

June 19, 2020 No Comments

Not one for big designs and loud colours? You might just be a minimalist. This design aesthetic focuses on living with only the things you need and that support your purpose. By removing the distractions of loud design, it allows you to focus on what matters most.

Extending this aesthetic to your wedding day produces a simplified yet stunning finish. Your wedding cake can echo this style by only focusing on one crucial design element, be it a simple bow or a subtle deckle edge. A minimalist cake will never overtake the day, only enhance it.

Here are some simplistic cakes to inspire you:

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In Weddings

A glimpse into Saudi Arabian weddings

June 19, 2020 No Comments

Much has changed in respect to Saudi Arabian weddings. In the past, they were more private, low-key affairs. These days things are different. Saudi Arabian weddings are splendid celebrations. They are flamboyant, glamorous, and over-the-top events.

The wedding industry in Saudi is booming, bringing in millions every year. Luxury and extravagance are what they aim for, with 10-tier cakes, massive feasts, and supercars to transport them from point A to point B.

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Despite the evolutions which have taken place with regards to weddings in Saudi, many of their traditional wedding practices still hold strong. These are incorporated into the new style of wedding. The traditions represent the core values of Saudi Arabian culture and are a way in which they uphold the religious and social significance of marriage.

Shawfa

In the past, arranged marriages were common. With arranged marriages came the shawfa ceremony, or the unveiling ceremony. The ritual was held to allow the bride and groom to meet before their wedding.

Shabka

After the traditional signing of the marriage contract (or the Nikkah) the shabka occurs. This is when the groom presents dowry to his bride, along with a ring and some other jewellery. This is usually hosted by the bride’s family, however, both sides are present and it is often considered a celebratory day.

Makhtubayn

The bride and groom and their respective families come together on this day to decide on the wedding date, and on other small details. The purpose of this event is to officially announce the dates and to ensure co-ordination between the families.

Ghumra

The ghumra, or henna party, is a fun event for the bride and those closest to her. In the past, this was a small event but nowadays it can be compared to the Western Bachelorette party tradition.

On the night before the wedding, the bride and her female relatives and friends gather together for food, music, and dancing. They decorate the palms of their hands and their feet with henna.

Hiflat-Al-Zaffaf

This is the wedding day. It is often celebrated in two different forms.

Before the wedding dinner, all the males have a celebration on their own. There is entertainment, sword dancing, drumming rituals, and more.

When it is time for the reception, the groom’s side and the bride’s side of the family split up. Each side has its own reception. In the local culture, it is dictated that this is the only way guests will be relaxed and have fun.

Eventually, both sides join up – usually at the bride’s party – and they continue the wedding dinner together. This goes on to all hours of the night, and guests are served a feast.

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In Emotional

Netflix’s new wedding show promises to be a tearjerker

June 19, 2020 No Comments

In lockdown and dreaming about your future wedding day? Netflix has you covered with more wedding inspiration. The popular streaming service’s latest offering ‘Say I Do’, promises to be a tearjerker.

The show is by the creators of ‘Queer Eye’ and follows a team of experts, including interior designer Jeremiah Brent, fashion designer Thai Nguyen and chef Gabriele Bertaccini, who work together to help make eight unique couple’s dream weddings come to life. The experts assit the groom in planning a surprise proposal as well as the big day, all in the space of less than a week.

Each couple featured on the show have wanted to marry for a long time but were never able to make it happen, for various reasons. Their love story is explored in depth to showcase what love means to them and what’s most important to them on their big day.

Take a look at the trailer below:

This show follows the success of Netflix hit ‘Love is Blind’, and could be another win for the streaming channel’s venture into original reality TV.

Season 1 premieres on July 1, 2020.

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In Celebs

Ricky Martin plans a 4-day wedding extravaganza

June 19, 2020 No Comments

Ricky Martin wants to go big to celebrate his marriage with partner Jwan Joseph. The pair already tied the knot in 2018, and are now planning a massive celebration with family and friends that may take place over multiple days.

Speaking to Mexican show Ventaneando, the singer explained that he wants a four-day wedding that will involve all four of the couple’s children. The twins, Matteo and Valentino witnessed their first nuptials but now Martin wants newest additions Renn and Lucía to see their parents marry.

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The couple have been together since 2016 and spontaneously tied the knot in 2018.

“Two madmen have gotten together! Months passed and we said, ‘What are we waiting for? This is meant to be,” said Martin in the interview. “It just so happened that my parents were here in Los Angeles, and his parents were as well, so I said, ‘We have no other reason to wait, call the judge!’ It was super improvised.”

They are now passionate about having a large, public event to showcase their love.

“It’s going to be a great event. And people will be talking about it. We’re a modern family, and I think people need to see, and I want to normalise the beauty of our family. That’s why I’m making it public and I’m going to share my wedding with the world.”

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In Celebs

Raven-Symoné shocks fans with surprise marriage

June 19, 2020 No Comments

Raven-Symoné, actress and former co-host of The View, gave her fans the sweetest surprise. She announced that she had secretly married her girlfriend, Miranda Maday in an Instagram post on June 18.

Alongside an image of the pair in their backyard, Pearman (Symoné’s full name is Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman) wrote, “I got married to a woman who understands me from trigger to joy, from breakfast to midnight snack, from stage to home. I love you Mrs. Pearman-Maday!”

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According to the Los Angeles Times, Pearman had teased her announcement just moments before her Instagram post, with another post showing a glass of bubbly and it read, “So something happened this week, that has changed my life FOR THE BETTER!”. It seems, however, the post has since been removed.

Pearman also showed off their new wedding rings, in another post.

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Maday, who is a social media manager for a company called Off The Menu, shared her own celebratory post, saying “My wife for life”.

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It seems that their ceremony was a low-key backyard wedding. They had a few guests as can be seen in Pearman’s second Instagram post, and a pretty, petite cake. The pair wore casual outfits, and Maday rocked a veil too.

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The loved-up couple had not been very public about their relationship prior to their wedding announcement. Pearman has generally been private about her relationships. The actress beloved for her roles in That’s So Raven and The Cosby Show first opened up about her sexuality in a tweet regarding gay marriage.

Not letting the pandemic get them down, they seem as happy as can be in their newly-wed bliss. Congrats to the happy couple!

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In Advice

What to look for in a wedding venue

June 18, 2020 No Comments

While at first you may think that choosing a wedding venue is as simple as finding the one that you consider the most beautiful, unfortunately, that is not the case. There are quite a few other things you need to take into account before you pay the deposit.

Wedding venues are quite expensive as it stands. The last thing you’d want is to run into extra, unexpected costs because you didn’t take the time to think of all the little things that you would need out of a venue.

Here are some things you should consider before committing to a venue:

– The basics

Of course, things like availability for your preferred date should be top of mind when venue hunting. Find out about all the dates available around the time you’d like to get married.

Other things you should look into are seating capacity, the exclusive use of the property given to you on the day (so that strangers are not lurking during your wedding reception), and the availability of accommodation on the property.

Additionally, find out how many hours are included in a basic rental of the venue and whether they charge extra for after-hours use.

– Saving your bank balance

Find out about the deposit, cancellation policy, and final payment due dates. This will help you to budget better.

Further, you should ask the venue owner what is included in the total, so that you don’t get hit with an unexpected service charge or cleaning fees after the fact.

– For your guests

If you have guests with special needs, for example, some who may require the venue to be wheelchair friendly, you should take all of those things into account.

Make sure to also find out about the availability of a generator, on-site parking, noise restrictions, bathrooms, and other things that may affect your guests.

– More about the venue

It’s important to take into account what the venue provides so that you know if there are extra items you need to cater for.

For example, if you want an outdoor ceremony, will there be facilities for sound equipment? Consider whether chairs provided for the ceremony and reception, if cutlery and crockery is provided, if the venue comes with waiters and staff, and so forth.

Furthermore, many venues charge extra if you outsource a caterer or bring your own wine. If you’re planning on any of these, find out about kitchen charges and corkage fees. In the same breath, find out about catering options such as halal, kosher, vegan, or vegetarian.

Venues may also not allow certain decor or items, such as candles. If you want to make use of these types of decorations, ask them about it specifically.

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In Advice

Romantically rustic ideas for your wedding table

June 18, 2020 No Comments

A rustic wedding theme perfectly honours nature, while still providing an intimate feel. Some may picture a farmhouse vibe, while others envision a botanical-inspired beauty.

However you classify rustic, one thing is for sure. This theme uses nature and simple design elements to bring out the beauty of the venue and environment, not overwhelm it. Using stunning lighting, masses of greenery, fruits, and vegetables and candles, you can easily bring the rustic wedding of your dreams to life.

Here are a few ideas on how to decorate your rustic wedding table:

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In Celebs

The Grimaldi family curse: Happily-ever-after denied

June 18, 2020 No Comments

Royal weddings are often the stuff of fairytales, so it seems fitting that a curse would somehow be involved. A real-life curse may be true for one Royal family. According to legend, The Grimaldi Royal Family of Monaco is cursed and will never have a true happily-ever-after.

How the curse came to be is a bit of a mystery. One report of a 13th-century legend tells the tale of a Flemish woman who was raped by Prince Rainier I. In retaliation, she cursed the House, saying that “never will a Grimaldi find true happiness in marriage”.

Another tale says that a witch being burnt at the stake said those immortal words preventing a true happily-ever-after.

Over the course of the family’s 700-year-long rule, they have experienced much heartbreak and tragedy. Here are just a few of the ways the family has been unlucky in love:

Grace Kelly’s death

The Grimaldi family rose to international fame in 1952 when Prince Rainier III married Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly. However, their marriage was not the stuff of fairytales. Kelly reportedly struggled with the intense demand and expectation that comes with being a royal.

In 1982, the superstar actress tragically died in a car accident at the age of 52. She had reportedly suffered a stroke while driving with her daughter Stephanie. Dr. Jean Chatelain, chief surgeon at the hospital where she was treated, says she might have survived had she been at home and not in the car.

Princess Caroline

Grace Kelly and Prince Renier’s eldest daughter Caroline had a short-lived marriage to French banker Philippe Junot, and also lost her second husband, Stefano Casiraghi, in a tragic accident. Casiraghi, a professional speedboat racer, died in a powerboat crash off the coast of Monaco in 1990 while he was competing in his last race before retiring from the sport. Only weeks earlier, the racer had survived an incident in which his boat exploded.

Her third marriage to Prince Ernst August V of Hanover has had its ups and downs. The Prince is said to have a terrible temper and has faced assault charges in the past. The couple are now estranged.

Princess Stephanie

Grace Kelly’s other daughter, Princess Stephanie was long considered the wild child of the family and brought even more scandal when she married her bodyguard, Daniel Ducruet after having children with him. The relationship ended when his affair with Miss Topless Belgium went public. She was also briefly married to a Portuguese acrobat 10 years her junior.

Prince Albert

Grace Kelly’s son Prince Albert II and wife Charlene Wittstock have also reportedly been unlucky in love. The Prince fathered two illegitimate children, one with a flight attendant from Togo and another with a US estate agent before he married South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock. Reports that he fathered a third love child while he was in a relationship with Wittstock were highly publicised in the lead up to their 2011 wedding.

Whether it’s the result of a curse or sheer bad luck, one thing is for sure. The House of Grimaldi has been anything but lucky in love.

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In News

Bride demands refund after photographer supports BLM

June 18, 2020 No Comments

A bride reportedly demanded a refund from her wedding photographer after they publically supported the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, but her actions ended up backfiring.

Shakira Rochelle of Shakira Rochelle Photography is just one of many business owners who voiced their support for the movement, which has gained renewed traction in the wake of George Floyd’s death. On June 6, she took to Instagram and posted this image, captioning it “Shakira Rochelle Photography stands in solidarity with the black community. The black lives matter movement has my endless support.”

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This image reportedly did not sit well with one of her clients. A bride-to-be messaged Rochelle asking for a refund back and to be relieved of their contract. In her message, the client explained that they cannot support someone who does not support their beliefs.

“We have done a lot of talking and we cannot bring ourselves to support anyone who is so outspoken on matters that simply do not concern them as well as someone that does not believe that ALL lives matter.”

In response, Rochelle said that their contract is non-refundable, and that it would instead be donated to the BLM movement.

“Unfortunately the contract you signed states that your deposit is non-refundable. I will email you a cancellation agreement shortly that will require your signature to forfeit your date. I wish you a lifetime of growth and I would like to thank you for your donation to Black Lives Matter.”

Rochelle’s friend shared screenshots of the exchange to Twitter, where it quickly went viral. To date, the post has over 1-million likes, 192.4k retweets and 3.7k responses.

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Rochelle has since been flooded with positive support. However, she recently posted to warn that there is a photoshopped screenshot claiming that this was a business tactic to make a profit on the BLM movement.

“This is the most incredibly absurd thing I have ever heard. The original post started out private until a friend asked if she could share it. I never had the intentions or the desire to go viral for this or anything else,” Rochelle explained on her Facebook post. “Prior to this I am already booked until winter. I am not in need for clients or business as I already don’t have enough availability as it is.”

“I considered deleting the original post but it is viral on multiple platforms from other people and deleting it would go against everything I stand for. I have always stood up for human rights and will continue to do so. I have marched with my loved ones as well as alone. My intentions are pure.”

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In Fashion

Allure Bridals showcase Disney-inspired dress collection

June 18, 2020 No Comments

A fairytale wedding. Many of us have dreamed of ours before! You’ve pictured the stunning setting, with your dream dress and the magical way it makes you feel. Now, Allure Bridals is making one of these possible. They have debuted their Disney-inspired wedding dress collection, and it’s everything you’d want and more.

In February they announced that they would be teaming up with Disney to create this unique bridal collection. The Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection and Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Platinum collections are comprised of 16 gowns, all of which have been inspired by Disney princesses like Cinderella, Ariel, Pocahontas and more.

Nine of the dresses from the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection will be available to brides from about 81 stores across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. They will go for $1,200 – $2,600 each.

The remaining 7 from the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Platinum collection will go for $3,500 – $9,500 and will be exclusive to Kleinfeld Bridal in New York and Toronto, according to ABC News. The dresses in this collection are specifically based on Belle, Jasmine, Tiana, Ariel, Snow White, Aurora, and Cinderella.

On June 17, Allure Bridal showcased some of the dresses on Good Morning America.

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“Growing up, you imagined a princess gown and dreamed of the day your special someone would step into your story. Now that day has arrived, and you’re getting ready to begin your own real-life happily ever after. Start the next chapter of your life in a dress beyond your imagination – one with magic in every thread,” say Allure Bridals.

See more of the collection here.

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