The Wedding Expo September 2008

August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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.

Don’t miss The Wedding Expo at the Coca-Cola dome in Northgate on 5 and 6 September 2008. Read more

Check us out in Indwe

August 11, 2008 | 4 Comments

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 :)

Get “Carried” away

July 10, 2008 | 6 Comments

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.

Guests

July 2, 2008 | 4 Comments

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:

Wheel of fortune

June 27, 2008 | 3 Comments

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?

Second hand designer gowns

June 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

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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.

A Wedding is for a day - A Marriage is for a lifetime

June 14, 2008 | 2 Comments

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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?

Wedding expo update

June 10, 2008 | 3 Comments

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.

DIY Bon-bon hearts

June 8, 2008 | 3 Comments

I found this really fabulous DIY project on the marthastewart.com (where else?) She has the most amazing projects! This one is really great if your guests will be waiting in the garden while you have your photos taken. You can hang these gorgeous bon-bon hears on trees all over the place and fill them with snacky things. These ones have been filled with coated candy, but chips and nuts will also make great fillers.

Here is the full DIY project and everything you need to make these cute little bon-bons. If you do manage to get it right, please post your pics or email them to us, as we’d love to see your project “in living colour”

Celeb wedding trends

June 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Whether it’s a minimalist wedding or a blowout-style bash, the number one wedding and gift registry website WeddingChannel.com has the scoop on how you can achieve a wedding like the celebrity newlyweds of 2007.

You definitely don’t want to include it with your wedding invitation since that puts the emphasis on the gift. So include it on your wedding website, or enlist your family and bridal attendants to spread the word the old-fashioned way: word of mouth.

To help couples get inspired for their own nuptials, WeddingChannel.com recruited the most sought-after pros, who have worked with A-listers like Tom Cruise, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Kevin Costner, and Nicole Kidman, to give an insider’s look at how celebrity weddings are brought to life.

WeddingChannel.com insiders weigh in on the celebrity wedding trends of 2008:

News Image Dresses with Feminine Flourishes

Inspired by the striking tiers in “Desperate Housewives” actress Eva Longoria’s Angel Sanchez wedding dress, brides tying the knot in 2008 will be donning wedding dresses with a flurry of feminine flowers and sophisticated tiers.

“Whether it was kept understated or embraced wholeheartedly, flowers and tiers were seen all over the spring 2008 wedding runway shows and in the collections of Reem Acra, Monique Lhuillier, and Claire Pettibone,” says WeddingChannel.com fashion expert and bridal institution Kleinfeld Bridal co-owner Mara Urshel.

Unique Wedding Locations

Nothing makes more of an impact than the location of your wedding, and an Art-Deco backdrop is just the ticket. Get on board with what The Oprah Winfrey Show correspondent Lisa Ling and Paul Song had in mind when they got married at Union Station in Los Angeles. From Grand Central station in New York City to Philadelphia’s 30^th Street Station to Chicago Union Station, these historic locales are perfect for the bride who loves the grandeur of an old-world train station.

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