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5 Steps to Planning a Wedding
Congratulations on your Engagement!! The thought of getting married can be very exciting, but the planning of your big day can also be overwhelming and very stressful. If you are on a tight budget and can’t afford a wedding planner to assist with your wedding plans, then why not have a look at this write up – 5 steps to planning wedding? Below, you will find our top 5 steps to planning your own wedding. Details on each of these steps will be published weekly, so don’t miss out on the easiest 5 steps to planning your own...
read moreBeach Wedding in Bali, Indonesia
Ever thought of having a Beach Wedding but after researching different venues in South Africa, finding it too expensive? Don’t let your dream of getting married on the beach be shattered by the high costs of a South African wedding, why not consider Bali, Indonesia as your beach wedding venue? If your wedding party is 40 guests or less, then this option will work out to half the price of a South African Beach wedding (excluding flights of course!) You can have either a legal or blessing ceremony (if you are already legally married) Bali...
read moreBecoming Bridezilla & How To Avoid It
The meaning of Bridezilla is a difficult, unpleasant, perfectionist bride. Something that no woman wants to turn into, but sometimes this can’t be helped! Bridezilla is formed when your usual sweet-natured person changes into a monster during the build-up to her wedding. A Bridezilla becomes selfish, insecure, anxious and very stressed out. Unfortunately fiancés, bridal party members, friends and family eventually fall victim to the actions and attitudes of a Bridezilla. Usually the fiancé or Bridesmaids are the first to experience the...
read moreBlack & White Wedding Theme
A black and white wedding theme is simple, yet formal and sophisticated. If you choose this wedding theme, it would suit an inside venue or hall and not ideal for a beach wedding. If you prefer a bit of colour, consider adding the slightest hints of one other colour such as bright red, bright pink, emerald green or bright yellow. Invitations Choose vintage-style invitations. If you have chosen an accent colour, then have all of the text on the invitation in black, except for the names of those who will be married, which will be in your accent...
read moreBrown Wedding Theme
Brown has become a very popular colour to use for a Wedding Theme. You can mix and match to create the mood that you would like. Chocolate Brown is great to use with Champagnes and Golds for a more elegant feel, but if mixed with Blues or Teal can create a more relaxed mood. When choosing your Wedding Theme colours, consider the reception location. Browns and gold won’t blend well with red and blue carpets! Brown is a down to earth, natural, neutral colour. It is a warm colour that represents wholesomeness, dependability, and friendliness....
read moreBudget Friendly Wedding
While you want your wedding to be one of the most memorable days of your life, you don’t want to spend the rest of your marriage paying for it….Work out a budget and stick to it! When it comes to tying the knot, the only thing that you really need to pay for is the marriage license – everything else is up for negotiation. Sit down with your husband or wife-to-be and think about what you both want from the day. How do you want it to look? What feel are you going for? Keep in mind how much you can realistically afford. Remember,...
read moreChoosing a Suit or Tuxedo
Choosing your Groom and Groomsmen’s suits or tuxedos is just as important as choosing the Bride’s wedding dress. There is no point in the Bride looking and feeling like a Princess and the Groom looking like a beach bum (unless that is the look you are going for!!). The bride will look stunning on the day so it is important that the groom looks his best. The groom should choose an outfit that compliments what the bride will be wearing and one that he is comfortable wearing. When deciding on your outfit, it is advisable to keep in mind...
read moreChoosing A Wedding Cake
A wedding cake is the traditional cake served to the guests at a wedding reception or after the ceremony. It is usually a large cake, multi-layered or tiered, and heavily decorated with icing, occasionally over a layer of marzipan or fondant, topped with a small statue representing the couple. The average price for a wedding cake can range from R1,000 to anything up to R4,000 (all dependent on your choice of cake and number of guests) When it comes to choosing your wedding cake, there are so many options to choose from. The latest trend is...
read moreChoosing a Wedding Coordinator
Brides and grooms who are already overwhelmed with the demands of their jobs, family responsibilities and home life often start off the planning of their wedding by appointing a third party to help with their big day. Having someone in-the-know who hasn’t known you since birth is often the best investment possible. Rather save those family politics for another occasion, not quite as important as your wedding day. When choosing a coordinator, cost is always a factor as is quality. Do they have referrals from former brides? How long have...
read moreChoosing Your Wedding Menu
Creating a delicious and well planned wedding menu will make your wedding a more memorable and delicious experience for those that are able to attend. Your wedding menu is what most of your guests anticipate from the day they receive their invitation! First you will have to consider what type of menu you would prefer. Will the reception be a dinner, breakfast or lunch reception? Will you be serving a full meal or only snacks? Would you prefer a plated meal or a buffet? What type of budget is available for it? A buffet menu is normally the...
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