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In Fashion

High-neck wedding dresses we love

June 10, 2020 No Comments

From Grace Kelly to Audrey Hepburn, high-neck wedding dresses have been a celebrity favourite for decades.

This style is classic and demure yet packs a punch. It also lends itself to a Victorian-inspired look. For brides wanting a more modest look on their big day, a high-neck gown offers coverage without compromising on style.

Here are a few ways to pull off this trend:

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In News

Group wedding held for 100 COVID-19 fighter couples

June 10, 2020 No Comments

Essential workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic have faced much heartbreak over the last few months. Those who were meant to tie the knot during this time experienced even more sadness over having to cancel their big days to join the fight against coronavirus.

This past weekend, 100 couples from 15 different provinces in China married in a group wedding after their own were cancelled. The wedding was held at resort city Sanya in south China’s Hainan Province.

The group wedding was organised by the municipal government and supported by about 50 enterprises to honour all the workers who had to put their big day aside to work on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The couples were also provided with free round-trip airfare, accommodation, wedding photos and honeymoon tours.

Take a look at some of the stunning images from the big day HERE.

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In Celebs

Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson spills on Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s upcoming wedding

June 10, 2020 No Comments

Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock recently became engaged to boyfriend of 4 years, footballer Andre Gray. The happy couple might tie the knot soon, according to Pinnock’s bandmate Jesy Nelson.

Gray popped the question on their 4-year anniversary in late May, which they celebrated at home with a romantic setup in their garden. Gray had set up an outdoor cinema and a walkway of fairylights. Halfway through the film, it cut out and a song special to their reationship began to play as videos and pictures of the couple flittered on screen.

The words “four years and counting” floated on screen, followed by “Will you marry me?” as Gray knelt on one knee to propose.

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The engagement had been a long time coming for the couple. In an interview on the Heart breakfast show, Little Mix bandmate Jesy Nelson said that Pinnock has been waiting for years for the proposal

“Every time Andre does anything romantic, she messages us, she’s like ‘it could be now’, we’re like ‘Leigh…chill babe.'”

Nelson also revealed that Pinnock won’t wait long to walk down the aisle.

“Obviously we can’t give anything away, but we know it will probably be soon because Leigh-Anne has no patience,” she said. “She will just want to hurry up and do it, but it will probably be like the biggest most extravagant wedding ever, because that’s just Leigh-Anne all over.”

Nelson added that all the Little Mix members could be bridesmaids on the big day, and will likely wear something incredibly stylish.

“I think it will be the height of fashion, I mean I’ll wear whatever she tells us to.”

“I mean we don’t even know if we’re bridesmaids yet, I love that we’re going on as if we’re definitely bridesmaids.”

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In Destination

Treehouse wedding venues from around the world

June 10, 2020 No Comments

Remember the childhood excitment of playing in a treehouse? The adventures and possibilites seemed endless.

While we’ve become adults now, that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy these childhood wonders. If you’re a nature-lover, a treehouse might just be the perfect wedding venue for you. This brings together the beauty of the outdoors and the whimsy of yesteryear.

Here are a few treehouse wedding venues from around the world.

Treehouse Point –Washington

Easily accessible along the Preston-Fall City Road SE and located just 30 minutes from Seattle in a beautiful forest along the Raging River, TreeHouse Point offers a unique wedding location.

Choose a spot on the river, reserve the Pond Room, or stay the night for your special event. Whether your goal is a quiet getaway for two or a life celebration with friends and family, the TreeHouse Point Staff welcomes you!

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Tree Top Escape – Devon, England

Tree Top Escape is a luxurious hideaway haven and unique, intimate wedding venue perched above and amongst the trees on a beautiful private estate in North Devon. Surrounded by glorious rolling hills and valleys, patchwork fields dotted with sheep and leaves of green in every hue, Tree Top Escape offers a perfect setting for romantic breaks, special occasions and intimate weddings.

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Tree Hotel – Sweden

The Tree Hotel is set among the fall trees of the pine forest in Northern Sweden. The hotel rooms are all uniquely designed. One resembles a mirrorcube, another a UFO and another a birds nest. The tree rooms are suspended 4-10 metres above the ground and are accessible by ramp, bridge, or electric stairs.

Whether you’re looking for an adventure, a relaxing break or simply to wind down in nature, Treehotel invites you to experience nature in the most unique and memorable way you can imagine.

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Winvian – New England

This historic Winvian estate is situated on an 113-acre plot in New England, surrounded by rolling lawns, wildflower meadows and enchanted woodlands.

Their exclusive treehouse is the perfect place to take your wedding pictures for a rustic glam look nature-lovers will appreciate. End the night by soaking in the Jacuzzi tub or cosying up by the fireplace.

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Tongabezi Lodge – Zambia

Say your ‘I do’s’ on the very edge of the iconic Victoria Falls at the Tongabezi Lodge. This stunning lodge is found on the banks of the Zambezi river, and combines exclusive ambience with the legendary warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia.

The lodge caters for small or large groups, and arranges all the details including a priest for the blessing, the order of service (if required), plus flowers, menus, cakes, guest gifts, the choir, professional photography and other local entertainment such as a DJ or local dancers.

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Playa Viva – Mexico

This stunning eco-resort brings together the rugged, unspoiled beauty of Mexico in the guilt-free luxury of an environmentally conscious resort dedicated to sustainability and regenerative practices.

Tie the knot on the beach then celebrate with a small wedding party in the private treehouse that overlooks the ocean.

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In Celebs

The scandalous romance of Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart

June 9, 2020 No Comments

The Hollywood marriages of old times seem to hold unparalleled nostalgia and romance, a far cry from the trivial pursuits of attention modern reality TV relationships portray.

The year is 1944. He, an iconic actor and Broadway star. She, a 19-year old model and aspiring actress. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall met on the set of To Have and Have Not. Like all notable Hollywood romances, their relationship was a scandalous affair.

Bogart was married to his third wife, actress Mayo Methot, at the time (not to mention being 25 years Bacall’s senior). But there was no stopping the attraction between them. In her book Be Myself, Bacall wrote about the first time he came to her trailer one night after filming. “Suddenly he leaned over, put his hand under my chin, and kissed me. It was impulsive—he was a bit shy—no lunging wolf tactics. He took a worn package of matches out of his pocket and asked me to put my phone number on the back. I did,” she writes.

Soon after, Bogart divorced his wife. The star-crossed lovers tied the knot on May 21, 1945 at a ceremony on Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louis Bromfield’s farm in Ohio.

They had two children together, staying married until Bogart’s death in 1957. “No one has ever written a romance better than we lived,” Bacall wrote in her memoir.

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In Advice

Must-have items to add to your wedding registry

June 9, 2020 No Comments

A wedding registry is to help newlyweds start of their new life together. From travel-lovers to foodies, homebodies the eco-friendly, gifts are always tailored to the specific couple.

However, there are a few essential items that every couple needs, regardless of their likes and dislikes. If you’re making your own registry, here are some key items to include.

For the kitchen:

– A coffee plunger

– Measuring cups/spoons

– pots and pans

– an egg cooker

– knife set

– glass Tupperware line

– mortor and pestle

– cutting board

– rolling pin

– cabinet organisers

For entertaining:

– A set of glassware

– Set of cutlery

– crockery

– serving spoons

– cake stand

– serving board

– table runners

– cheese board

– speaker

– coasters

For the home:

– A cosy blanket

– scatter cushions

– a mirror

– portable chargers

– artwork

– houseplants

– towel sets

– air purifier

– linen sheets

– photo frames

Also read: Where to register for wedding gifts in South Africa

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In Celebs

Famous couples who got married at home

June 9, 2020 No Comments

Celebrities are often expected to have big lavish weddings, but those who don’t like mixing the spotlight with their personal lives know that keeping their nuptials private in a grand church or great hotel is pretty hard. That’s why some opt to keep it very intimate and have the ceremony in the privacy of their own home.

Here are some of the famous couples who got married at home.

Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma

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Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma had a simple garden wedding at the end of 2019. They married in the garden of their home which they share with their two children, surrounded by loved ones, with the reception in a marquee that had been decorated for the occasion.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

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The couple had a secret wedding at their Nashville ranch in an intimate Christmas-time ceremony. Their home was filled with flowers for the occasion and friends and family attended the intimate nuptials.

Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman

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Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman got married in her dad, Lenny Kravitz’s, Parisian home. While not quite a down-to-earth affair seeing as how the home is an 18th- century mansion and the couple were surrounded by their A-list celebrity friends who flew out for the occasion, it still had a homey, simple feel.

Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith

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Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith also took their wedding to their back garden. The two married in Moore’s back garden in 2018 which was transformed with rugs and flowers matching her bohemian style wedding dress.

Julia Roberts and Daniel Modor

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This wasn’t just a wedding at their home, but a surprise for everyone involved. It wasn’t only because the guests thought they were going to a Fourth of July party, the couple weren’t even engaged before the wedding. Daniel Modor waited until midnight to propose to Julia and they decided to just get married on the spot! Seriously romantic.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

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Another surprise wedding! Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux didn’t tell their guests they were attending a wedding until they arrived. They thought they were coming over to Justin’s home for a birthday party but were asked to hand over their phones as they went to the back garden for the ceremony.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi

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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi were married in their lavish Beverley Hills home in 2008. While the occasion was small and intimate, it was beautifully decked out with the couple saying their vows underneath a white tent.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

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This wedding was one the whole world seemed to have been waiting for. Brangelina, who had been notoriously secretive about their relationship, did not surprise when they said their I do’s in an intimate ceremony in their French estate Chateau Miraval in 2014. The ceremony is best remembered for Angelina’s touching veil which included pictures drawn by their children.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden

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What is with weddings being at-home and surprises? Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden had a surprise wedding they hid from guests as a pre-Golden Globes party in 2015. The guests arrived at Cameron’s Beverly Hills home to find a tented garden where the ceremony took place, followed by a reception with a performance by Ryan Adams and Lionel Richie.

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth

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Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth tied the knot in 2011 on a ranch estate in Ojai, California. The ranch is private and far from the hustle of Los Angeles. Reese’s children were involved in the ceremony and the guest list was full of A-list celebrities.

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In Advice

Magical ideas for a Harry Potter-themed wedding

June 9, 2020 No Comments

If you can accurately sort people into houses soon after meeting them, you might just be a Potter head. Harry Potter fans are diehards and have supported this much-loved franchise since the first book came out in 1997.

Whether you’re a Griffindor with a heart of gold or a Slitherin with a cunning personality, this theme is perfect for you. Add a dose of magical realism to your big day by incorporating some special references to your favourite franchise.

Here are some ideas that will have you spellbound:

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In Celebs

Supermodel Iman celebrates late David Bowie on wedding anniversary

June 9, 2020 No Comments

The late, legendary rocker David Bowie would have celebrated his 28th wedding anniversary with now widow, Somalian-born supermodel and actress Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid on Saturday, June 6. To pay tribute on this special day, Iman shared a heartwarming video.

In a recent Instagram Live post, Iman shared a slideshow of images from their wedding day, with the caption “June 6th, Wedding Anniversary” accompanied by the hashtags #BowieForever and #EternalLove. As the photos switch from one to the next, Bowies song, Wild is the Wind, plays.

The photos show true love and romance between this iconic pair.

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It seems some of these images have never been seen before as Oscar James, Emmy Award-winning hair stylist commented, “Wow!! I’ve known you a very long time, and I’ve never seen some of these photos before. Thank you for sharing. ❤️”

Of course, comments sending love came pouring in from many people, including fellow supermodels Niomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.

The iconic couple met at a dinner party in 1990, just after Iman had retired from her modelling career, according to E! News. Many have reported that Bowie, in that instant, knew he would love her forever. He once said that he was already naming the children they would have together on the night they met.

Iman, however, was not keen on being with a rockstar. She once said to The Gaurdian: “I did not want to get involved with a rock star. No way. It is not a sane thing to do.”

Thereafter, Bowie pursued her endlessly and he eventually changed her mind. “He wooed me,” she reminised.

In 1992, they said their “I-do’s” in a civil ceremony in Switzerland. They celebrated again with a bigger wedding in Florence. 8 years later, in 2000, they welcomed their daughter, Alexandria Zahra Jones, into the world.

According to E! News, Bowie once said, “You would think that a rock star being married to a supermodel would be one of the greatest things in the world. It is.”

Bowi passed away on January 10, 2016.

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In Celebs

Minki van der Westhuizen and Ernst Joubert celebrate 8-year anniversary

June 9, 2020 No Comments

South African TV personality Minki van der Westhuizen and former rugby player Ernst Joubert recently celebrated their eight-year wedding anniversary.

The couple reportedly met in Stellenbosch in 2010 and married on June 8, 2012 at the Kleinevalleij Estate in Wellington. Fast forward to today, and they are as loved up as ever.

Van der Westhuizen took to Instagram to express her love for her husband. Her sweet Afrikaans message translates to, “This is by far the happiest and best season of my life. Eight years of marriage today. I am absolutely crazy about you.”

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Ernst also took to Instagram to share this collage and captioned it, “8 wonderful years later! To the future”

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The couple have three children together: Katerien, Elise, and Elsa.

Congratulations on reaching this milestone!

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