I am absolutely not a fan of the bouquet and garter throwing traditions so I have been searching high and low for alternatives and have come across some very cute ideas.  My favourite is the longest married bouquet toss, but if you want to give your bouquet to your mom then you can award a stunning bottle of wine to the longest married.  Here are the ideas found on http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Alternative-Bridal-Bouquet-Toss-Ideas&id=122526:

So as you can see, our big day is getting closer by the minute.  It’s quite unbelievable how time has flown by and the nerves are setting in.  I’ve never understood why, if we have everything sorted and planned, the nerves hit brides-to-be – but now I’m understanding it.  I’m also not so sure it’s nerves as much as anticipation (and of course hope that all goes off without a hitch).  So far I have (almost) everything under control.  Almost half of the guest list has RSVP’d on our wedding webiste which saved us rushing around getting official invites out.  What’s left is the bridesmaids dress fittings, my final fittings,  paying the decor company, hair and makeup trials, finalizing the suits …. and then the bachelor and bachelorette parties which will take place the weekend before our wedding.  Oh, I must also mention the stunning ostrich feather confetti we’re ordering and the suppliers who give great service.  The are in the Klein Karoo but delivery is effected within 4 days.  I got their details from the florist we are using and she swears by them.

www.kleinkaroo.com/showroom

I will however fill you in on a problem with the venue which is persisting and that I am very concerned about. Read the rest of this entry »

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Zorana came highly recommended to me and because I had already booked a makeup artist months ago, she’ll be doing my hair.  What I loved about her was her enthusiasm and style.  Once I gave her what I’d like for hair accessories, she went out straight away, phoned me with the prices and sent me the pics to confirm they were what I wanted exactly.  She works in the Johannesburg area, not sure if she travels but you could ask. 

www.zoranamk.co.za

zoranam@telkomsa.net

I have had such a hectic time with the decor arrangements and trying to cut down on the quote.  After thinking the first decor quote of R9000 was too expensive we ended up getting a much better decor idea from SA Wedding Decor which came to almost R20 000!  We’re moving towards a similar theme and feel to the below but after scrutinizing the quote and remembering that I am very creative, the centrepieces will be done by me and I am scrapping the white sheer organza overlays and the large white painted trees we were going to have as features on each side of the main table.  We have so much else going on that we can safely do without these things.  I’ve managed to get the quote down by R7000! 

www.mixmingleglow.com

We were also lucky enough to get the very best gift of all from one of our MC’s and good friend.  Read the rest of this entry »

Get up to 50% off on selected gowns and accessories during the month of July.  Phone your closest branch to make an appointment.

We have the pics from our recent winners, Stephan and Jacqueline Davis, who won our second Win a Wedding Photographer Competition up for you to check out.  Stephan and Jacqueline got married on the 11th April 2009 at retreat center situated in Tulbagh, Western Cape.

The photographer, who sponsored the prize Yvette de Beer from Innovate Photo says that although it was not your conventional wedding (no white dress, no suits, no church, no reception hall etc), the couple still looked radiant, happy and in love.

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