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Hi Ladies, here is some info on the upcoming bridal expo

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The Wedding Expo the largest bridal expo now held three times a year in Gauteng is the only bridal exhibition to include every single service a bride-to-be is looking for when planning her wedding day.

Lawyers for marital contracts, jewellers for the rings, designers for the dress and suits, venues who will create a magical setting for the most special day of a couples life, stationers to design the invitations, confectioners to produce that delicious cake.

Don’t miss the fashion shows which are held twice a day and each featuring different dresses – definitely a reason to spend all day at the show!  Gown after fabulous gown sails down the aisle to oohs and aahs of an entranced audience.

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The other day I received a copy of Indwe Magazine – The SAA in-flight magazine and we (bridesbuzzing.com) was featured on page 30.

If you fly SAA during the month of August, check out our feature :)

I recently got an email from Edgars about their fablous “Sex and the City” range which is too-cute.  Some of the dresses in this collection are really simple, but with a few smart accessories and some bling and blang, they can really be dressed up – which got me thinking… The perfect Honeymoon outfit.

When we went to Mauritius for our honeymoon I took so many clothes, and only ended up wearing a few items.  So, I really think that having simple clothes on holiday/honeymoon is a must, but take along outfits that can be glammed up, that way you have a fabulous little number for the evening or for when you and your new man hit the town.

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It seems like all of my latest brides are very concerned with entertaining their guest after the ceremony ( during the photography time).

It is very important to make your guests feel special. People have to make an effort to attend a wedding (think of those need to travel to attend. Naturally, your head would spin from thinking how to accommodate everyone’s special needs. The out-of-towners, guests with small children, elderly… work colleagues…

Here are some suggestions:

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Colour pallets are not just for painters anymore or for the Dulux stand in your local hardware store.  they are great little tools that can prove to be lifesavers in your whole wedding planning process. 

You may like a gazillion different colour combinations for your theme, but seeing them together will make all the difference.

Your first step is to pick a base colour and once you’ve established that you can work on another two complementary colours.  Your base colour will be the main colour you decide on and the complimentary colours will be what you use for accents.

Lets say, for example, you choose brown as your base colour, and pale purple and red as your accents, you can create your bridesmaids dresses in brown and compliment them with a pale purple sash, and red roses…. see where this is going?  Ah, ha, I have your attention now, so where do you get started?

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Guest blog by Joletta-Luise from Designer RE-Sale
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Every bride deserves to walk down the aisle in an amazing dress on her wedding day.  Sadly not everyone can afford the crazy prices that most of the best designers and wedding dress boutiques offer.
Until now…

Recently I launched a new concept with regards to “previously owned” wedding dresses for sale ‘privately’.

I have noticed how many brides try to sell their dresses after they have worn them once to try and get some of their money back, most are unsuccessful as there is just not enough time to put into marketing the dress properly + most potential buyers are wary of a private sale – not to mention the safety concerns.

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I received this really great guest blog from wedding planner Nici Bailes from the Marriage Meander
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Just take a minute to think about the time, effort and money that you are putting into planning your wedding. It is such an exciting time and once you have had your fairy tale wedding you will have perfect memories of a very special day.

But what then? Many couples will have had some spiritual counselling in preparation for the Marriage ceremony but what preparation have you done for your life together as a couple? You are no doubt an expert on all aspects of weddings, but what plan have you instituted for your Marriage?

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I got an email the other day, with an update on the latest Wedding Expo.  Apparenly, the expo in April had all the answers for every bride out there.

The email mentioned that after the planning, sending your invitations is the first step to making your day a reality.  Your invitation is going to set the tone of the day and of course provide everyone with vital information to make sure that they get to share the special event with you.

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