SPOTLIGHT ON SPEECHES
Spotlight on speeches Practice makes perfect… and other tips on how to deliver great wedding speeches Father-of-the-bride Welcomes the guests and thanks them for coming to your wedding. Shares some...
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POLKA DOT PRETTINESS
Can’t decide on a wedding theme? Let pattern lead the way. From stripes and spots to tribal prints and paisley, you can dress any pattern up or down to suit the occasion. A favourite option that never...
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A WISH COME TRUE
Wilton and Kim Brandt Kim remembers: How did your groom propose? Will is a graphic designer so he’s quite creative and also romantic. For our first anniversary, he hung cardboard “newspaper...
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CROWNING GLORY
Follow these 20 tips and let your locks shine What do to do It all begins with your dress and jewellery. Generally speaking, high necklines and those with lots of embellishment or a statement...
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AUTUMN ISSUE OUT NOW!
Whether you’re recently engaged or about to walk up the aisle, the new issue of Wedding Inspirations magazine is filled with information and ideas to help you have the best day of your life! On sale...
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: A LIST OF MUST-HAVE WEDDING PHOTOS
Hand your photographer this list of essential wedding photos to ensure the best record of your special day! Before the ceremony •Wedding dress (hanging up) •Bride’s bouquet •Bride’s shoes •Bride having...
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A HIGHER LOVE
Ruan and Hester Spies Hester remembers: How did your groom propose? I was woken up at 2am on December 4 2010 by Ruan with instructions to get dressed and climb into the car. I tried to persuade him to...
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JE T’AIME PARIS: A ROMANTIC DIY WEDDING THEME
Love all things French? Then what could be more romantic than a wedding inspired by Paris, the city of love? Julie Gallagher of In Good Company, the party hire store, created this striking theme...
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KITSCH ’N COOL: A RETRO, DIY KITCHEN TEA!
Tired of cocktail-fuelled hens’ parties? A daytime kitchen tea can be just as much fun, particularly if you embrace a cool theme such as this one! Created for our latest magazine (March/Autumn 2013) by...
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STAR BRIGHT
Etienne and Lauren Wilson Lauren remembers: How did your groom propose? The week before the Soccer World Cup, Etienne proposed standing up (no bended knee for my groom!) at a weekend getaway in a tent...
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SEA OF LOVE: A NAUTICAL-INSPIRED WEDDING THEME
Mention the words “coastal wedding” and one automatically thinks of the beach. But if saying “I do” with sand under your toes is not your idea of bliss, take note of the chic nautical theme in our...
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A FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS: REAL WEDDING BLOOMS TO INSPIRE!
From bridal bouquets and buttonholes to table centrepieces, flowers (and foliage) can make or break your wedding look. To help you get it right, we’ve sourced more than 60 gorgeous options from real...
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TRENDSPOTTING AT THE WEDDING EXPO®
We spent two days at The Wedding Expo® in Johannesburg recently, promoting our gorgeous Autumn issue and keeping an eye out for new trends and industry talent. Here are some of the top trends we picked...
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MEXICAN FIESTA
Tim and Adele Boshoff Adele remembers: How did your groom propose? Tim and I had a standing joke: I told him a few years back that if he wanted to propose he should do so with a dishwasher rather...
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HAIRVEN SENT
Asymmetric One-shoulder dresses are very in right now, but you need a glam hairstyle to match the trendy look. A sleek, one-sided down-do works well to create balance and partially frame the face, yet...
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EDGY ELEGANCE
Dress, R5 500 from Bride & Co. Fascinator headband, price on request from Elisabet G Millinery. Necklace worn as a bracelet, R1 350 from Louise Carver at GJC (Gert-Johan Coetzee) Dress, R21 579...
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THE ARNISTON SPA HOTEL, WESTERN CAPE
Where to stay The Arniston Spa Hotel in the Overberg Region is a wonderful retreat for couples who enjoy being spoilt. It’s quietly secluded and away from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town, without...
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DEMETRIOS: MAKING BRIDES BEAUTIFUL!
Ever wondered why some male fashion designers choose bridal wear? We asked international designer Demetrios that, and a host of other questions, when he jetted in to South Africa recently. Read on to...
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MONO LOVE: FASHIONABLE WEDDING IDEAS IN BLACK AND WHITE
Colour phobic? Black and white is back in the spotlight thanks to fashion’s current obsession with monochromatic dressing. The duo is a hot decor look too, so if you’re keen to host a fashionable...
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BUSHMAN’S KLOOF, CEDERBERG
Where to stay The Cederberg Mountains in the Western Cape have an aspect that’s all their own. Boasting rugged terrain that’s covered in wildflowers from August to October, vast open spaces enclosed...
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