Good Newsletter Issue 21 - The Weddings Issue

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THE BEST SOURCE OF DESIGN & DECORATION FOR YOUR PARTY

ISSUE NO. 21 | September, 2010

weddings revealedour biggest and best issue ever

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good looksPARTIES OF THE WEEKInspired themes, tableware, decorations, food and drink recipes, invitations and favours how-to.

PAR-TEE TIME (page 43)SPARKLE AND SHINE (page 60)

goodiesPRODUCTS OF THE WEEKParty must-haves and where to get them.

WHAT’S HOT (page 149)BRIDES BESTSELLERS (page 122)

good, bad & uglyREADER FEEDBACK What you had to say, your story ideas, subjects you would like covered, questions you would like answered. (page 3)

good riddanceREUSE, RECYCLE, RENEWHow to turn something old into something new – and something green!

RICE IS NICE (page 59)

good peopleMEET THE VENDORThe “who’s-who”.

WE LOVE PICTURES (page 105) TALK FUNCTIONS (page 137)

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good life REAL WEDDINGSSharing your special day with us.

SAILOR LOVE (page 4)ROOFTOP ROMANCE (page 35)UNDER AFRICAN SKIES (page 50)LUSH LAKESIDE (page 71)COUNTRY CHIC (page 79)PETALS IN THE PARK (page 97)FARM FETE (page 107)BARN BASH (page 115)CARNIVAL (page 129)

good to meet youMEET THE READERA bit about you!

LUZANNE (page 76)

good shotPARTIES IN PICTURESSnapshots of your style and soirees.

MIKE AND ANNELOT (page 17)CATARINE AND STEPHAN (page 64)

in good handsCRAFT PROJECTSMake it yourself with our easy step-by-step instructions.

BRIDE FOR A DAY (page 17)BIRDS AND BLOSSOMS WRAPPER (page 64)NAPKINS ON A ROLL (page 17)

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For a wedding, I am looking for a party pack for a girl and a boy - Sharon

There is something special about having children at a wedding. And even more so when something is planned just for them. Giving each child a party pack is a brilliant idea! On a side note, if there are many kids attending you may also want have a special kiddies table and ask the venue to prepare a kid-friendly menu. As an added extra have a baby sitter on hand so the parents too can enjoy the evening.

For the party packs here are a few suggestions:For young kids under the age of 3, our Goodie Boxes are ideal. They are filled with age appropriate toys like play dough, a cookie cutter, small toy and pencil crayons to colour the pictures on the box.

For older kids, consider making up your own “goodie boxes”, fill our kraft gable boxes with confetti eggs, daft disguises, trivia game boxes, one of our felt craft kits and a lollipop or two. We also love the idea spotted over at Martha Stewart Weddings of providing each child with a disposable camera, pencil and a list of “kodak moments” for a photographic scavenger hunt!

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sailorlove

GOOD LIFE

PHOTOGRAPHY - WE LOVE PICTURES

Casey & Richard fell in love on a Route 62 Christmas road trip jaunt and Richard asked her to be his girlfriend over Moema’s picnic bits in a Zoo Lake rowing boat two months later. He proposed with a ring in a plush toy shark’s mouth (his alter ego) at a picnic under autumn skies at Kievietskroon Estate. So it goes without saying that their wedding

would mirror this with a seaside shindig.




I REMEMBERMy sister and mom fussing and gushing during my

getting ready while a cool breeze made bubbles in the sheeted curtains covering massive glass pane windows -

glimpses of the ocean in between.



TYING THE KNOTThe ceremony site was a glade of trees decorated with metres and

metres of ribbon and paper daisies strung from the material-wrapped tree and guests were greeted with cocktails like Blue Crush, Polka

Dot Bikini and Thunderstorm. To the sounds of crashing waves and Jose Gonzale’s Heartbeats, the couple literally tied the knot. Their hands were tied together and they exchanged Irish cladder rings

before making their way through a cacophony of streamers and cheering to the beach for a group photo.



Following the ceremony guests enjoyed yoghurt fruit lollies and had their pictures taken at a striped photo booth, while Shark &

Penguin (as Casey and Richard are affectionately known) braved the wind for their official pics with a bright bunch of balloons in tow.


DéCOR DETAILSSmall white paper bags with C+R hand stamped filled with red and white streamers,

in lieu of traditional confetti. Painted and nailed skirting boards for direction purposes. Tootsie Bath’ with lemon and rose petal flavoured troughs for guests to de-sand their feet. Stripey flags into numbered sandcastles as a table setting, with corresponding numbers on the picnic basket. Giant sandcastle on the beach for a

group photo. Stripey paper pinwheels pinned to dowel rods dotted in the sand


BRIDE’S ADVICE“Prioritise the most crucial aspects, pay a premium

for those, and compromise on the rest.”


PUNCH AND PINSGuests were given glass jars with perspex sandcastle pins

badges attached to enjoy punch from and keep as

favours.


PINSTRIPED PICNICThe catering company, the

dynamic duo at The Corner Cafe, spoke their language

and translated their wishes for a chilled beach lunch

into a bottled tapas picnic-basket starter followed by braaied fish and gourmet

burger alfresco banquet. The rain set in as the feast began and an intimate reception to the sounds of modern folk

songs and old swing favorites followed suit. The couple lit a wall of meringues on their Amy Atlas-inspired sweet table

before cutting their three-tiered pinstriped cake.


SAVE THE DATE AND PERSPEX BADGES MAAIKE BAKKER [email protected] INVITATIONS RICHARD HART AT DISTURBANCE DESIGN www.disturbance.co.za

VENUE JEX COTTAGE [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHERS WELOVEPICTURES www.welovepictures.co.za CATERING AND VENUE LOGISTICS THE CORNER CAFÉ

www.thecornercafe.co.za BRIDE’S DRESS ABIGAIL BETZ www.abigailbetz.co.za BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES COUNTRY ROAD AND VANESSA BRUNO www.vanessabruno.co.za GROOM’S SUIT DIESEL CAKE,

MERINGUE, MACAROONS AND PETITS FOURS LUCY MAKERWICZ FROM VANILLE CAFÉ [email protected] CANDY FLOSS MACHINE TONY MILLER PROMOTIONS www.tonymiller.co.za DECOR

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freshenupGOOD LOOKS

With the wedding a few days away, it is always a good idea to organise a bridal luncheon, not only to say thank you to your lovely ladies, but also to spend some real quality time together. And whilst

the last thing the bride may want to do is plan another party, be rest assured that our DIY spa day is easy and economical – so that

the bride too can sit back and relax!


SPA DAY STATIONERY

As the bridal luncheon is only attended by a few, it will be easy to post or hand out an invitation. Be sure to invite your

retinue early on, so that they can be sure to reserve the date. After all, it is in

their honour!


SALON SET UPThis party is designed to be held at home, the ideal location being your dining room table, or if weather permitting, a patio table and chairs. Initially the table will be “set” for the spa activities and then afterwards it can be quickly transformed into a dining area for a light

lazy lunch. However, all luncheon foods and drinks can be set up beforehand alongside on a sideboard, so as to minimise tasks to be performed during the lunch. Set the table with linen then for the first setting place a face cloth like one would a placemat. In addition,

place the goodies that each guest will need to perform their own manicure and facemask.


SAVVY SUCCULENTSFor long lasting flowers, and ones that can be prepared days in advance, fill ceramic pots with succulents. For an added touch of elegance push through a pin with pearl or diamante bead on top into the centre of each flower. These potted flowers also make great favours

for your guests.


SPA BUFFETCotton BudsSoapHand LotionOrange SticksNail Polish RemoverClear Nail PolishColoured Nail Polish

SALON STYLEWhilst everyone loves the indulgence of going to a

spa and letting someone else do all the work, a just as relaxing time can be had by doing it yourself in the

company of the girls and good gossip.


FRESH!Make things easy, serve dishes that

require no additional prep. and need only be served at room temperature:


DINE & DITCHSet up a food and drinks

buffet alongside the activity table. Stack plates, cutlery and napkins for guests to

be able to help themselves. To minimise clean up, use disposable bamboo plates, bowls, cutlery and napkins.


light lunchSalmon and Avocado Sushi

served with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger.Rye and Sunflower Seed Bread

Low Fat Smoked Salmon Cream CheeseChicken Caesar with Pecorino

Cheese & Lettuce WrapsButternut and Feta Cous Cous Salad

Fresh Medley of Melon Fruit Skewers


THIRST QUENCHERS

Set up a tray of bottled still and sparkling water. Alongside set up glass

bottles of flavoured syrups and straws.


manicure

MATERIALSNail Polish removerNail ClippersEmery BoardCuticle RemoverSoapy Water with lemon juiceOrangewood stickCotton Balls and BudsHand ScrubHand CreamCuticle OilClear Nail PolishColoured Nail polish

DIRECTIONS1. Remove any old polish from the nail bed. Clip the nails straight across, slightly above the skin. 2. File nails straight across, rounding slightly on the corners. 3. Apply cuticle remover on the cuticles, and then soak fingers in warm soapy water for a few minutes. 4. Use an orangewood stick wrapped in cotton to gently push back cuticles from the nails. Massage hands with a hand or body scrub, and then rinse and apply hand cream. Add cuticle oil to the cuticles and massage. Clean the nails of oil by using a cotton ball with polish remover.5. Apply a base coat to all nails. After letting the base coat dry, apply the first coat of color polish. Use three strokes of the brush, the first one down the center and then one on each side from the bottom of the nail up to the top. 6. After the first coat is dry, apply a second coat. Use a small brush with remover to clean up any spots. Apply a clear topcoat and allow nails to dry.


FACEMASK

This simple cooling mask is great for all skin types.

INGREDIENTS1 tablespoon natural yoghurt, room temperature (not low-fat or non-fat)1 teaspoon runny honey (microwave for a few minutes to soften hardened honey) DIRECTIONSCombine mixture, then apply to face. Let sit for 15 minutes. Wash face with a steaming washcloth. For dry skin, use an extra teaspoon of honey. For oily skin, add a few drops of fresh lime juice.


SWEET SENTIMENTSWhilst you may reserve the bridesmaids’ gifts for the rehearsal dinner, a bridal luncheon may be the ideal time to thank your bridesmaids in an alternative gift giving way.

Put together a small photo album of photos of you and the bridesmaid. Or frame your favourite.Write a traditional long letter about how thankful you are for being your bridesmaid, as well as highlighting special memories that you share. And pop in a pick in the flower arrangements and give one to each girl.


IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPBAMBOO CUTLERYR2 eachOrder 100 or more (can be mixed) and pay R1.50 each

DOWNLOAD FOR FREESPA PRINTABLE PARTYThis collection includes:Note Card (use for invitation, menu, thank you card)Circle Tags (use for favours, food picks, straws)Patterned Papers (use for placemats, paper bands, straw flags)

relax!GET THE GOODIES

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPNAPKINS ON A ROLL100% cottonVarious colours availableR125 for 25

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPSilver TinsVarious styles and sizes in stockEmail us for a quotation


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napkinsonarollIN GOOD HANDS

We were totally sold on these napkins when we spotted them in a department store in Zürich and even moreso when Martha Stewart featured them as one of her top Summer 2010 picks; but we now have another reason why you will want to get your hands on them. You can customise them yourself!

MATERIALSNapkins on a roll - available in allsorts of colours from the in Good Company Shop, R125 for 25Home Computer and PrinterImageA4 piece of cardboardSticky tape

DIRECTIONS

Tear off a Mydrap napkin from the roll.

Using clear tape adhere the napkin to a thick piece of A4

cardboard.

Print on image, making sure that the napkin is totally flat on the paper and is placed the correct

way in the printer.Gently remove sticky tape.

PRINT ANY OF OUR PRINTABLE PARTY IMAGES ONTO NAPKINS, OR GET THIS ONE

FREE FROM www.styleguide.com


THE PROPOSALRiaan designed a book cover with title “The true-life-love story of Louise and Riaan - an on-going fairy tale based on real events - past and present”. Inside the book he stuck photos of all the women in her life, with a little letter from each of them stating their approval. He organised that the book be placed on display at their favourite book shop and then told Louise that he’d like to go spend some time browsing there. She saw the book cover, and he suggested that she pick it up and look at it, and on the back cover it said “Will you marry me Louise?”


rooftopromance

GOOD LIFE

PHOTOGRAPHY BYANNEMARIE RUTHVEN

www.annemari.co.za


“The idea for the invitations was to convey the magic you

feel when reading a fairy tale. People are always amazed and inspired when we share our own story with them and so we came up with the theme of “Sharing your Story”. We wanted the invitation to be

made up of ‘goodies” so people would interact with them

and add little things in the invitation that were special

to people we knew: Riaan’s dad loves gardening so this was the

reason for Cosmos seeds that people could plant to start

their own story. The bookmark included the planting

instructions. My mother sews beautifully – so we die-cut the

butterfly wings and placed real material pieces underneath. We

used old book illustrations for visuals and Riaan created our silhouettes. The back of all the items had pieces of an old book “Tis Folly to be Wise” - guests actually had a lot of

fun because they got together and started pasting the story

on the back together.



SOMETHING…OLD: My grandfather’s old police cufflinks (he passed away in 2009) that I used as buttons in the groomsmen’s rosettes I made.

NEW: My wedding dress (lace coloured with coffee and cold dye)

BORROWED: Material from Riaan’s shirt that I covered my shoes with

BLUE: A badge I made for our very first date that said “EK KEN RIAAN”. I had saved and put on my wedding bouquet.

VENUE AZURA RESTAURANT AT THE MANDELA RHODES HOTELGRAPHIC DESIGN LOVELAB www.lovelab.co.zaDRESS ELBETH GILLIS www.elbethgillis.co.zaCAKE CASSIS www.cassis.co.zaFOOD THE PICNIC COMPANY: www.picnics.co.zaMUSIC www.tonycox.co.za



The picnic baskets included goodies like Smoked Snoek Terrine, Mini Mielie Loaf, Karoo Beef and Chicken Sosaties, Cape Cheeses served with Homemade Grape Preserve. Extras included a wooden cheeseboard, wooden cutlery pack with spoon, serviette, wet wipe, toothpick, seasoning and a scented disposal bag. The linen serviettes had the menu printed onto them, and for fun there was a cootie catcher and a personal letter to every guest thanking them for the role they play in the couple’s lives.


The story dolls made by Lovelab: “I am a “story doll” and I was invented and created especially for you. My story has not been written yet and that is why there is a pen tied to my body. You may decide who I am and what I look like ... and then you can write my story on my body. I hope we will become best friends! ♥ Tell mommy she can wash me in the machine - this is a special “laundry marker”.



The Bachelor Party needn’t be something that the bride just cringes at the thought of. Hand over this party plan to your guy’s best friends and they are guaranteed to have a good time,

and you a peaceful night.



TIME TO TEE OFF

DOWNLOAD our free Golf Printable Party and simply print cut and party! The invitations can be printed and filled in as is or stick to another card and include any additional details alongside. If you are the creative type use the food picks and the patterned paper to fashion a golf ball and golf flag for the front cover. ON THE DAY Give each four-ball a different colour golf shirt or cap. A good conversation starter are our Wedding Button Badges who will point out who is who. HALFWAY HOUSE Just before you tee-off give each guy a little “party pack” of some coffee-to-go and a cream cheese bagel – decorate paper cups and paper bags with the printable party food picks. Later on offer cold customized bottles of water (or beer!) together with an energy snack – we like the idea of M&Ms mixed with nuts for a tasty take on a trail mix.

THIS PAGE: Golf Printable Party Download for free at

www.ingoodcompany.co.za/goodtimes/downloads.

Wedding Button Badges, over 100 different words R5 each available in the IN GOOD COMPANY SHOP.


THE 19TH HOLEFill ceramic pot planters with wheatgrass or the like, add a golf ball and a party food pick for a fun table centrepiece. Craft some printable party flags for the table and as food picks. Serve chicken and meat golf balls and other quick snacks (even boys will eat salad if it is on a stick). And

for the mains who wouldn’t love a “Make your own steak sandwedge station!” Did we mention beer? Yes, that too!




5 Piece Golf Braai Tool KitMix Golf + Braai to create the perfect guy gift. This golf themed braai tool set comes complete with golf grip handles. Size: 12 x 43cmR350 each

Golf Ball BagThis Golf Bag makes a perfect gift for the Groom or Groomsmen. The Bag includes 2 balls, 4 tees, a divot repair tool with ball marker, all on a key chain. R195 each

Wedding CufflinksThese cufflinks are perfect for today’s weddings. A tradition made modern with just a touch of whimsy! Available for all the important men in the Bridal Party. Three Styles: Groom and I Do, Best Man and Here for You, Groomsman and Here for You Too.R250 a set

PLAY LIKE A PROAs part of the golf game, have a competition running, with

a mini prize giving at the end. Have prizes for the best four ball, best individual score, closet to the pin, longest

drive and then have booby prizes for the worst score, worst individual hole. This is also a good opportunity for the

groom to present his mates with a small gift.


underafricanskies

GOOD LOOKS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREA CARLYLE

Leanne & Andrew were always destined to be together and with a relationship spanning

over 13 years, there was no better way to celebrate a new year together than with a new life as husband and wife. Not only did

their wedding take place in the heart of the bushveld in Waterskloof but under a rare

blue moon too.


THE PROPOSALOn a golf course of all places; it was on the 14th hole of Roman road,

Celtic Manor in Wales. I was having a shocking round, I was on the green for about 5 and had already 2 putted - I was just about to pick

my ball and move on when I noticed out of the corner of my eye that there was something in the hole... It took a few minutes before I realised

what it was. Andrew had managed to place the ring box in the hole without me knowing. I just stood there for ages staring into the hole until Andrew finally picked up the box, opened it and asked me to marry him. It wad totally unexpected. I was in tears! Needless to say I couldn’t

continue playing golf!


“The highlight of my day was from the moment I set eyes on Andrew, we kept eye contact until I was by his side. I was so happy I think I laughed all the way down the aisle!”




In Good Company was fortunate to be able to help Leanne together with her wedding planner Sharon from SB Wedding Consultants with some of her wedding details. Andrew pretty much relinquished all creative decisions to Leanne except for the fact that he wanted warthogs! We obliged.

DETAILS WE LOVE:Rustic Glam: Hurricane Lamps mixed with gold plate chargersOrange and Brown Capiz Shell tea light holders mimicing the African sunCustomised Under African Skies Stationery especially on the ceremony fansBeaded Warthog Table Number Holders (Leanne had a keepsake couple made with the little girl one having an orange bow!).

ALL AVAILABLE FROM IN GOOD COMPANY




afrochicGET THE GOODIES

White Starburst Luminaries R10 each, Sky Lanterns R330 for 10, Parasols R120 each, order 4 or more R90 each, Capiz Shell Candle Votives Large R30 each for hire, Medium R20 each for hire, Small

R10 each for hire, LED battery operated tea lights R65 for 6, Floating Lanterns R270 for 10, Gold Plate Chargers R5 each for hire, Vintage Glass Hurricane R30 each for hire, Under African Skies Printable

Party R50 for the file. Customisation from R20 to R100 per item.


Some things go beyond just being a basic staple item for your diet. Use rice to make a yummy dessert, or for stabilising candles in votives and luminary bags at your next dinner party, entertain kids with a homemade rattle and even shower yourself with it on the Big Day.

riceisniceGOOD RIDDANCE

ALL IMAGES MARTHA STEWART.COM


sparkle&shine

GOOD LOOKS

Planning a wedding often does not only involve the wedding reception, but most likely other “dinner parties” like early on there is the engagement party or just before

the big day, the rehearsal dinner to consider. These occasions can be just as glamourous with minimal effort

as our Elegantly Entertaining range stands to show.


DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Well suited to a pre-wedding party is an all white colour scheme

with the addition of diamonds as the accent. This is especially a good choice as white lends itself to simplicity and an air of “low key” but

the addition of diamonds brings in just the right amount of glamour without being over bearing.

TABLE GEMSDivine faceted table gems to add shimmer and sparkle to your party. Scatter decoratively over your dinner table to create a glamorous look your guests will love. IN GOOD COMPANY SHOP Various shapes and sizes – see GET THE GOODIES for more details.


WHITE WONDERThe advantage of such a theme is that the big ticket table items

are usually those that you already have at home or in the case of a restaurant or venue – they come standard and are of good quality: white linen tablecloth, napkins, ceramic ware and clear glassware. Therefore, with just a few additional pretty details you will have a

table that sparkles and shines.


BEAUTIFUL BOXESFor contemporary table centerpieces, make tight arrangements of all

white roses, hydrangeas, arum lilies, even baby’s breath and carnations look chic when placed into square glass vases or white gift boxes.


DREAMY PLACESETTINGSFantastically sparkly glass place card holders, perfect

for adding a glamorous touch to your table. Each glass gem is hand cut and faceted like a

brilliant diamond. Use the gems and cards to mark places at the table or even around the home to hold photos or postcards.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPDiamond Place Card Holders 6 glass place card

holders and 24 place cards. R140 for 6

BLING RINGGlittering napkin rings to dress up your napkins and

adorn your dining table. Add a twinkling touch. Or tie round each napkin a length of satin

ribbon with one of initial diamante key rings for the

ladies and cast aluminium ones for the gentlemen.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPDiamond Napkin Rings R240 for 6

R5 each for hire


GLORIOUS GLOBESOrdinarily balloons would not seem a fancy choice for such an occasion,

but these transparent balloons are truly glam and add a festive touch to the occasion. Also, new to the Elegantly Entertaining range is this

gorgeous faceted glass balloon weight. Tie your beautiful crystal balloons to the weight for extra sparkle and style. This can also be used as a stunning table number holder or as a photograph holder for the centre of the table.


CARAT CRACKERSThese beautiful crackers will look luxurious at your place

settings when you are elegantly entertaining. Each cracker

contains an elegant gift, a shiny silver hat and a collection of entertainment cards; charade, conversation starter, joke and

trivia question.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPDiamond Crackers R240 for 6

DINNER DISTRACTIONSResplendently refined dinner party games to entertain your

guests. Pass the box around the table to enliven any dinner

conversation. Packed in a beautiful box, gorgeous as a

gift and will dazzle guests at your next dinner party.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPDinner Distractions Game

Contains 40 questionsR120 for the set

AS SEEN ON BBC’S COME DINE WITH ME


IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPWedding Table Trivia

Size: 95mm x 95mm x 45mm R80 for the set

Wedding Table Trivia A beautiful box of white and silver table trivia. Perfect for the wedding table, forming part of the ‘Beautiful Day’ collection of wedding accessories. An ideal ice breaker...Q. ‘Go together like horse and carriage’ is a line from which song? A. Love and Marriage (Frank Sinatra)


Lucky Bridal tradition of the brides father placing a sixpence coin in his daughters left shoe dates back to the Victorian era. It is said to guarantee the newlywed couple a lifetime of health, happiness, wealth and wedded bliss.The Lucky Bridal Sixpence is neatly presented in a pretty gift box, a perfect traditional gift for the bride.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPLucky Bridal Sixpence1 original Queen Elizabeth II sixpence in a gift box. Size: 7cm x 7cm R60 each


eleganteveningsGET THE GOODIES

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Crystal Balloons R60 for 6, Glass Balloon Weight R60 each, Elegant Votives R60 for 3, Luminous Star Lanterns R50 for 5, Tiny Gem R65 for a box, Rhinestone Gems R65 for a box,

Mixed Table Gems R65 for a 43g box, Table Gems R120 for a 100g box.



Kim and Dale were recently married at Toadbury Hall, Muldersdrift and whislt it was a small intimate wedding, the occasion was bright, bold and beautiful!

HOW WE METDale and I went to the same high school and we were friends throughout school, and we started dating about a year out of high school. After 4 years of dating, we went away for the weekend to a game lodge and Dale had arranged a game drive for us the afternoon we arrived. He had organised for them to set up a picnic for us in a dry river bed and this is where Dale nervously proposed to me. That evening we then enjoyed a private dinner that the lodge had organised especially for us.

lushlakesideGOOD LIFE

PHOTOGRAPHER ANDREA CARLYLEwww.andreacarlylephotography.co.za



SULTRY SUMMER Our wedding day was different to the norm as we had a really small garden wedding shared with only our family and closest friends. Toadbury Hall was accommodating to our request and they allowed us to use their Gazebo and their beautiful gardens. As our wedding was mid summer and outdoors, we chose the bright colours of green and pink to go along with the colours of the summer season. We had one long table set out in the gardens beneath the trees next to the little lake.

WE NOW PRESENTI throughly enjoyed our small intimate wedding but the highlights of the day was when I walked through the gardens down the path towards my dad as he waited for me with my bouquet and tears in his eyes. My next highlight was walking down the aisle with my dad towards Dale and seeing his face light up as he saw me. I also loved as Dale and I walked to our song, towards the table full of our family and closest friends and they greeted us as husband and wife.



BLOOMING BOXESDifferent sized silver boxes with different flower arrangements were placed in the middle, along the whole length of the table. The rectangular boxes all contained the same arrangement made up of pink roses and gerbera daisies with green chinkcherees and button chrysanthenums.

CAKE IN A BOXEach place setting had a silver base plate with a name card/menu folded into the napkin and each guest received a chocolate cupcake personally packaged in a transparent box with a ribbon and name card. Our wedding cake was a two-tiered white vanilla sponge cake decorated with pink and green polka dots.


WEDDING VENUE TOADBURY HALL WEDDING DRESS PERFECT BRIDAL GOWN PHOTOGRAPHER ANDREA CARLYLE 083 212 3430 MUSICIAN AND DJ CHRISTINE MANSOUR 073 200 5656 CAKE CAKE DIVA 082 412 9953 FAVOURS CUPCAKE BOUQUET FLOWERS MULTIFLORA AND ARRANGEMENTS WE

DID OURSELVES STATIONERY FRALENCO 011 764 3893


FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Silver Plate Chargers R5 each to hire, Fuchsia Pink and Chartreuse Green Luminary Bags R10 each, Weddingstar Cake Toppers Exasperated Bride R285 each, Almost Perfect Frog Prince Groom R250 each Hand Painted Porcelain, 14cm in Height, Rosanna Inc White Cake Stands Various styles and sizes, Small R30 for hire, Medium R40 for hire, Large R50 for hire. Chinese Paper Fans Fuchis Pink and Chartreuse Green R20 each. Ebony & Ivory Petersham Ribbons Ladybird R8 per metre, Jelly Bean Mutant Khaki R8 p/m, Lime R8 p/m, Liquorice R7 p/m.

watermelonwonderGET THE GOODIES


birdsandblossomsGOOD ON PAPER

Our free cupcake wrappers continue, and this month just in time for spring, we are sharing our Birds & Blossoms one. Get the complete printable party for only R50 in our shop, and to make it perfect for any occasion we also have it available in four different colour ways: pink and blue, pink and brown, blue and brown and red and brown.


countrychic

GOOD LIFE

Odette and Mariano


Odette is the perfect example of a diy bride from the gorgeous gingham and polka

dot invitations to the tiny little birds on the

cupcake flags.


Tables were an eclectic mix of vintage glass filled with “just picked” pastel

hued flowers, interspersed with candle votives and ceramic birds.

Each place setting had a handmade pretty floral or polka dot napkin



A Sweet Bar was set up using various vessels, we especially love the hand painted drawers – so much

so we bought them – now available for hire.


Odette hand painted large canvas boards and decorated them with white silhouettes of bird cages, chandeliers and birds. Below our white wooden

letters spelt out words of love and cherish. For fun, a photo booth was set up with props from musketeer swords to our Cats Whiskers Daft Disguises

pack. A special kiddies table was set up and little ones were kept entertained with their own little Goodie Box.


GOOD IDEA: A DIY Cupcake Bar! Our 5-tiered silver cake stand was stacked high with cupcakes, and glass bowls

were filled with sweet toppings and jars of icing!


rusticcharmGOOD LIFE

THIS PAGE: Polka Dot and Gingham Table Runners R15 – R25 each for hire, Linen Napkins R5 each for hire. Petersham Ribbon from R5 per metre, Wooden Cutlery R2 per utensil, Vintage Glass Bottles and Votives available in various styles and colours from R25 each to buy and R5 each for hire, Glassine White Paper Bags R60 for

12, Glass Apothecary Jar R30 each for hire, Daft Disguises R90 for 16.


Name: Luzanne LamprechtAge: 27Occupation: Project AdministratorLocation: Sunninghill

1. I am… An animal lover.2. What makes me laugh? Puppies and my boyfriend.3. I most admire… Volunteer workers.4. Life would be simpler if… Hate never existed.5. I feel most beautiful… With make-up.6. What superhuman power I’d most want to have… To be able to make people do things without them knowing I’m making them do it. Mostly people who can’t drive!

goodtomeetyouMEET THE READER

7. What I wanted to be when I was little… Model / Ballerina (Tried both when I was little!)8. The quality I least like about myself is… Impatience.9. The quality I like least in others… Narrow-mindedness.10. Something that no one knows about me is… I eat a burger REALLY fast.11. The best decision I’ve ever made was… Going to Scotland for a year.12. My favourite possession is… I would say my doggies, but I don’t own them. Hmmm, I’d have to say the ring my boyfriend gave me.13. What surprises you most about adult life? Responsibilities!14. What is the greatest lesson you’ve learnt in life? Don’t sweat the small stuff, still working on it though! :)15. What’s your idea of a perfect meal? Something light, like a meze.16. If you could change places with anyone, living or dead, for a day, who would it be? Marilyn Monroe.17. Before I die, I’d like to… Get married and have a baby.18. What I would do with a R1 000 in spare cash: Buy crafty things or clothes.19. My simplest pleasure is… An ice-lolly.20. What my ‘I’d rather be’ bumper sticker would say: In Paris right now.21. My biggest regret is... Going to my matric dance with a total dud.22. What I’m good at: Microsoft Excel.23. Favourite magazine? Glamour / Ideas / Taste (can’t choose!)24. Babies? Yes, please. Only one though.25. Favourite smell? Puppy breath!26. Future child’s name? Damian Nathan (boy) / Layla (girl).27. What’s in the boot of your car? An emergency kit, umbrella and shopping bag.28. If you could have any job you wanted what would it be? Lawyer.29. Favourite movie? The Notebook.30. What is your greatest ambition? Achieving something great before I die.31. What’s your favourite article of clothing? My pink, purple, blue, beige stripy scarf.32. The last CD you bought? Twilight Movie Soundtrack.33. I love… the good people in my life. And any animal in the world.



A RELAXED SETTING FOR SPRINGGreengate tableware and a fresh green-and-lilac palette

create a look just right for a gathering of family and friends to usher in the new striking, sparkling season.



Six Ways to Get a Spring Look

CreateFRESH FROM THE FARM

Bring the garden to the table centre, displaying fresh produce

bought on the day from local green grocers or your garden.

ReflectNATURAL LIGHT

Combine stoneware with the subtle shimmer of silver. Mercury glass votives or vintage flatware

will create a romantic atmosphere.

HuntUNIQUE CONTAINERS

Look around your home for vessels to complement your

table setting. Use tea tins and cups as vases or a breadbasket.

AddEDIBLE PLACE CARDS

Personalise each place setting with a little sweet treat like a dainty fairy cake or flower shaped ice biscuit, with a little nametag.

ArrangeBIG BLOOMS

A spring table is only complete with an oversized arrangement of “just picked” pastel hued flowers.

In this case, more is more.

LayerCHINA AND GLASS

Simple china and clear glass look elegant but feel casual. Choose plain and etched designs to add

interest without distracting.



springgreenget the googies

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Stoneware Juliet Plate R120 each, Spot Green Plate R120 each, Juliet Egg Cup R30 each, Spot Green Teacup and Saucer R115 each, Spot Green Mug R120 each, Spot Green Soup Bowl R120 each, Spot Green Jug 1L R310 each, Jug Juliet 0.5L R130 each, Spot Green Teapot R400 each, Roseberry Paper Cups R5 each, Paper Plates R6 each, Paper Napkins R40 per pack.



paisleyinpastelGET THE GOODIES

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Paisley Apron R250 each, Paisley Double Bed Quilt (250 x 260cm) R1995 each, Paisley Cushion 50 x 50cm R265 each, Paisley Wash Bag R210 each, Paisley Quilted Cosmetic Bag R180 each, Roseberry Tins Set of 3 R190, Amelia Hand Wash Liquid 500ml R75 each, Pink Roseberry Candle R140 each, Plush Bath Mat

(also available in blue) R340 each Stoneware Spot Green Flowerpot (also available in red) R190 each.


HOW WE METSeppi is a photographer and I am a stylist so we met through work. We had actually worked on a few shoots together and always had such a laugh together that our relationship progressed. I come from Canada

originally and I went back there after a year of us dating to visit friends and family. Seppi came out at the end of my trip to meet my family. I think we both knew we were supposed to be together after that because

we both really missed each other! We arrived back in South Africa together and continued right where we left off!


petalsintheparkLESLIE AND SEPPI

GOOD LIFE


THE PROPOSALNine months later, we took our

dogs to our local park for a walk one morning and Seppi was acting

rather strange, not sure which direction to go and making funny,

nervous comments and than he proposed! I, of course said yes!




WELL SUITEDMy family had already planned a holiday to SA for December so we started planning the wedding around their arrival. We both didn’t have too many ideas about how the wedding should be but we knew we wanted a real celebration and for sure was that Seppi was going to wear the 3 piece brown pinstripe suit that his father wore to his parents wedding in the 70’s so we sort of started planning the decor around that piece. Not disco, just vintage!


BRIC-A-BRACClose friends of ours own and run Shepstone Gardens, so we knew where wanted to have the wedding, so location was taken care of right away. The location is so amazing that you don’t really need to decorate too much because it speaks for itself. But I just wanted to add a few touches with my sourcing of teacups and biscuit tins. My florist and good friend Cindy read my mind exactly when it came to the arrangements! Everything was quite simple but special with a mixture of colour and pattern. Even the cake was a surprise gift from one of my best friends was quirky and delicious!

A FEW GOOD MENI think the whole wedding was memorable but a couple of moments that stand out were, when my Dad was walking me down the aisle with all of my close friends and family around us and seeing Seppi at the end waiting for me with that look on his face, I will never forget it! I couldn’t wait to reach him and stand there together! Another super memorable moment was when Seppi, his Uncle and his Mom’s longtime Boyfriend all did a strip dance for the wedding and all ended up in their Canadian boxers! Was such a laugh and everyone had such a great time! WEDDING VENUE SHEPSTONE GARDENS 011 728 6738 www.shepstonegardens.co.zaWEDDING DRESSDAVID HUTT 011 785 4770 [email protected] www.welovepictures.co.zaWEDDING CAKECARLA MORRIERA 082 875 6535FLOWERSCINDY DU TOIT @ THE BLOOM ROOM 072 240 6044




welovepicturesGOOD PEOPLE

We really do love pictures and this photographing duo as well! From the first time I “met” Maike over the Internet when she placed a wedding order with us to nowadays when I am sniffing back a few tears as they make their way to Cape Town to set up ship there. So, if you are getting married and looking for a photographer that can translate your personalities into the photos then pick them! You too will feel the love.

ABOUT MAIKE AND TRAVISWe met in University, while getting our degrees in photography. I was in my 1st year, he was in his final year. Travis already started shooting weddings in his 3rd year with his best mate and amazing wedding journalist Otto Schulze (he will be Travis’s best man as well as our photographer at our wedding).

After I finished my studies we both decided to take our love for portraiture and documentary and turn it into wedding documentary - and approach the whole thing as a team. We shot our first wedding together in February 2008 and have shot exactly 36 weddings since then.

We try to keep our approach to wedding photography simple and quirky - since we feel the whole thing is taken a bit too serious! We love building Love Booths for the reception and make brides kiss cows and grooms jump off hay bales. We are getting married in September and are planning to carry on shooting as many awesome weddings as possible as a married team!

Check out some of their work in this issue, as well as you are going to love their website:

www.welovepictures.co.za



farmfêteMAREESA & FRIEDL

GOOD LIFE


HOW WE METHOW WE MET Well there are two versions, mine and his. His: We were at varsity and were waiting for our class to start, sitting outside on some broken chairs with a bunch of friends. Friedl was there and said: “I like your skirt”. I smiled and said “thanks”Mine: I went to a church that I use to go to as a kid when I recognised Friedl from class. He came up to me and said hi. I remember saying something about how the carpets in the church are older than I am. We smiled. But I guess when we really met, as in properly, is when we went to go watch a play together at varsity. We were in class waiting for the lecturer. Friedl came in and asked if someone had R5. I asked why and he said he wanted to go see a play called “Bodies” on campus. I said I had a R10 if he has change. Chuckle. I gave him the money and he ran out and I ran after. We sat outside the theatre waiting for the play to start and started talking. We were friends from then on.


Our wedding day inspiration came from different places: our family, websites, movies and a love of all

things vintage. Our wedding invites were designed by Carla, Friedl’s sister and Friedl drew all the pictures for

the invites and the fans.


To see the tables set out was just the best and my

mom did such a great job on the flowers!


It was difficult to not go overboard

with the decor. For the tables we found antique ornaments

for each guest as their place card

and also collected antique side plates.

It was really fun as we had to go to every antique sale we could and my bridesmaid was a

great help!


Finding a venue I think was the most difficult. We wanted

something that was going to allow us to make the space

our own, we really wanted an old barn and to get married

outdoor. I really loved Clarens as it is an old town and very

mountainous, so we went there one day with my folks and

looked around. And once I saw the photos of a bush wedding at

Oranje Guest Farm I was sold on it.


We had so many great ideas

and wanted to have a fun and

relaxing wedding. I often feel like

a wedding always just turns out

to be the same as all the other

weddings because people don’t

realise that there is a different

way of doing it. So we really tried

to add our own flavour. Yes it

took a lot of hard work and time.

But it was worth it.

PHOTOGRAPHY

WE LOVE PICTURES

www.welovepictures.co.za



barnbashJONET & DE WET

PHOTOGRAPHYWE LOVE PICTURES

Planning a wedding from England was all but easy, where to find a venue without a ‘Big Five’ theme, with an outdoor view to blow our guests away, and then the most important, a barn! I’ve always wanted to have the reception one. I saw pictures of a friend’s friend’s wedding at The Cowshed, Lydenburg and immediately emailed the lady - she had our dates. We planned, cried, fought, prayed, planned and planned some more!

GOOD LIFE


The day before our wedding, it poured with rain and we started praying (dat die spoeg spat!). We even got stuck in deep red farm mud on our way to the venue: ‘all part of the fun!’ we said. The next morning, the clouds moved away to form a beautiful circle all round the venue, making way for blue skies to wow the crowd. And the sunset... to top all other! It was amazing! Nobody could stop talking about how incredible the day turned out to be!




“My wedding dress was made with love by my aunt and the awesome lace is from my granny’s wedding dress. Also I had my granny’s, my mother’s, as well

as my own ribbon tied around my bouquet. The bridemaids’ dresses were also all made by the same aunt and the cute old-school granny knickers I

bought for them in London.”


“We bought loads of stuff from second hand shops, in England, and a Zimbabwean guy made our beautiful bird cages and the rest was homemade.”



bridebestsellersGOODIES

Embroidered “I Do” Wedding Garter in WhiteReiterate the most important sentiment of your wedding day our Embroidered “I Do” Wedding Garter. Crafted of pristine white matte satin, each wedding garter is gathered and hemmed into sweet ruffles. The bridal garter belt is topped with a thin white bow and a single Swarovski crystal. But it is the adorable lower case, embroidery of the words “i do” in blue that make this garter stand out. Affirm your intentions by wearing the “I Do” wedding garter on your wedding day and throwing the included tossing garter at the reception. Our wedding garter combination allows you to retain your keepsake garter.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPEmbroidered “I Do” Wedding Garter and Tossing Garter SetColor: WhiteDetails: Size: One size fits most Materials: White satin with Swarovski crystal centerR180 for the set


Signature VasePopular for all special occasions, our Signature Vase will hold your favorite memories for years. White ceramic vase is modeled after a Scandinavian design with an almost square shape and rounded edges. Each vase comes with a special ceramic marker that guests use to sign their names and well wishes. Feel free to put a vase on each one of your wedding reception tables as a stand out centerpiece that you can take home and have as an eternal keepsake. Purchase includes: ceramic vase, black porcelain marker, and detailed instructions on how to preserve your signatures.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPSignature VaseSize: Measures 9 3/4” tall by 4 1/2 inches wide. Holds 75-100 signatures. Materials: Ceramic dolomite clay.R390 each

Signature Guest Book PlatterCreate a unique keepsake for your next special occasion with our Signature Guest Book Platter. This oval platter is perfect for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or any special celebration! Using the permanent black marker that is specially designed to write on porcelain finishes; guests can sign their names and thoughts to create a one of a kind gift.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPSignature PlatterPurchase includes: porcelain platter, black fine point porcelain marker and complete instructions for how to preserve your signatures and use for years to come.Size: Plate measures 13 3/4” wide and fits up to 100 signatures. Materials: Porcelain.R450 each


Bride Ballet Shoes with Embroidered Gift PouchYour “something blue” will never be cuter than it is with our Bride Ballet Shoes with Embroidered Gift Pouch. These fashionable, Cinderella slippers are as chic as they are comfortable and with their flexible soles, become just the right accessories for dancing the night away!Fashioned in crisp white satin, the glorified dance shoes are accented with the word “Bride” delicately embroidered in light blue thread across the included gift pouch... making it both a timeless keepsake, as well as one of today’s hottest wedding trends!

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPBride Ballet Shoes with Embroidered Gift PouchSize:• Small (S) size 5• Medium (M) size 6• Large (L) size 7Materials: SatinR240 each


Bride Flip FlopsOur Bride Flips Flops will bring comfort and ease to all your wedding planning events. Whether attending a shower, rehearsal or even your reception, your feet won’t feel complete without sporting these supper trendy flips. Fashioned with a grosgrain foot strap, dazzling crystal clasp and foam rubber heel for comfort, these breezy sandals will surely be able to keep up with your on-the-go personality! Available in white and embroidered with “Bride”, there’s no mistaking these shoes belong to the lady of the hour! And because the “Bride” embroidered script is done in a beautiful light blue thread, these one of kind tootsie toppers can also double as your “something blue!”

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOPBride Flip FlopsSize:Size:• Small (S) size 5• Medium (M) size 6• Large (L) size 7Materials: Grosgrain, foam rubber and crystalsR220 each


brideforadayIN GOOD HANDS

You are only a bride for one day, so make the most of it by „flaunting“ this title everywhere you go: from a printed t-shirt at the rehearsal dinner to the luggage tag on your honeymoon bags.

RESERVED FOR THE BRIDE At the rehearsal, tie a sign across the aisle, letting everyone know that this is specially for the bride’s grand entrance. GIFT TAGS The bridesmaids can use these as little gift tags for the bride’s bridal shower or wedding gifts. Or the bride can use the other versions for her gifts to be given at the bridesmaids luncheon or rehearsal dinner. T-SHIRT Print onto iron on transfer paper and then press onto t-shirts for the whole bridal retinue for the bridal shower, bridesmaids luncheon and the getting ready on the day of the wedding. Consider ironing this onto a sash for the bachelorette evening as well!

Download the free printable at www.ingoodcompany.co.za/goodtimes/downloads

Also available are bridesmaid, maid of honour, matron of honour, mother of the bride and mother of the groom.


WRITE A LETTER The groom can pen one to his bride to be opened on the day of the wedding. Or use the other versions to ask your bridesmaids if they will be your bridesmaid or use for their thank you cards. DOOR SIGN Frame it and hang on the door, letting everyone know especially the groom that the bride is inside and not to enter whilst the bride is getting ready. LUGGAGE TAG Label the bride’s honeymoon bag, so that this is one suitcase not to get left behind, and hopefully hint at an upgrade! PLACE CARDS Designate the bride’s seat at all pre wedding occasions, use in conjunction

with the other versions for the bridal shower or bridesmaids luncheon. CHAIR BACK Look at making the bride’s chair that extra bit special with a pretty heart decoration or flower bouquet on her seat.

BOUQUETS Pinpoint whose bouquet or corsage is whose so all the ladies pick the right bunch.



carnival

GOOD LIFE

COURTESY OF TARTS AND ROSES PATISSERIE

Sarah never wanted a typical wedding; she wanted something different, small but

stunning and most of all for her guests to relax and enjoy themselves. What she

got was a vintage carnival complete with pinwheels and popcorn – all the things

candy floss dreams are made of!


They found the perfect venue – The Rose Barn in Jeffreys Bay as they liked the idea of a farm as Hanrick comes from the Karoo. They were married under a beautiful milkwood tree and held the reception in an old farm barn. The barn was magically transformed with lanterns in our colour scheme of pale pink, pale yellow, pale green and peach, and the most beautiful chandelier hanging low in the middle.


They found the perfect venue – The Rose Barn in Jeffreys Bay as they liked the idea of a farm as Hanrick comes from the Karoo. They were married under a beautiful milkwood tree and held the reception in an old farm barn. The barn was magically transformed with lanterns in our colour scheme of pale pink, pale yellow, pale green and peach, and the most beautiful chandelier hanging low in the middle.



Sarah wore a beautiful wedding dress from 1910, and a friend kindly made Hanrick’s and the best men’s suits.”


PLANNING AND COORDINATION VICTORIA AT TARTS & ROSES PATISSERIE CATERING ESTELLE AT TARTS & ROSES PATISSERIE

PHOTOGRAPHY SAMANTHA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE THE ROSE BARN HAIR SAMUEL BECK HAIRDRESSING


“The food was unbelievable!” Estelle from Tarts & Roses Patisserie made the carnival theme come to life with typical carnival foods

such as pizza for starters (as guests mingled to the sound of an accordion), mini hamburgers, sticky BBQ wings, corn on the

cob, veggie skewers and so much more. For dessert, guests helped themselves to a candy bar where macaroons, cookies, petit fours and angel food cupcakes were the order of the day. Guests also

received cute candy bags to fill with loads of sweet treats.


rolluprollupGET THE GOODIES

Customised Circus Printable Wedding Stationery Design and Concept R200, each item R100, Chinese Paper Lanterns Small R30 each, Medium R40 and Large R50. Carousel Pencil Sharpeners R15 each, Carousel

Candles R45 for 6, Polka Dot Runners R15 each for hire, Cath Kidston Circus Runners R20 each for hire, Paper Sweet Striped Bags R60 for 12, Paper Striped Straws R2 each, Petersham Ribbon from R5 per metre.


adaytoremember“Weddings are made in heaven, they say, but they need to be organised on earth”. In Good Company loves to be able to recommend people we know we ourselves would use. So if I was ever to get married (to Liam again of course!), I can assure you my first call would be to Lisa from Talk Functions – but that is not to say her phone won’t be ringing soon as she organises all kinds of events.

Talk Functions is exclusively a full service Event Planning Studio. Custom Event Proposals are created based on client needs and scope. Lisa’s area of expertise is making arrangements for couples living abroad and living in South Africa.

Attention to DetailLisa loves weddings and loves planning and coordinating them. You and your partner should not be con-sumed with planning your own wedding and miss out on a unique time. Lisa will take care of all the planning and logistics of your special day. There are so many plans to make, meetings to be held, and details to keep track of. Lisa wants you as her client to enjoy the journey leading up to your wedding day without stress. You will be guaranteed the highest quality experience and unsurpassed service from the first consultation to the ceremony to the reception and after the wedding. Talk Functions make certain every detail of your big day is absolutely perfect with a personal touch and attention to detail.

Destination WeddingsAny wedding away from home requires special considerations from choosing a suitable venue, considering travel arrangements, accommodation for your guests, a marriage license and other information. Planning a wedding is an exciting but intimidating prospect, so good organisation and a solid network of reliable contacts are absolutely vital. With the right contacts and early planning, a destination wedding may be no more difficult to organise than one close to home.

GOOD PEOPLE

talk functions

WITH LISA SCHOEMAN

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GOOD SHOTS – WEDDING IN PICTURES

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COURTESY OF TALK FUNCTIONSDU WAYNE PHOTOGRAPHY




Sarah never wanted a typical wedding; she wanted something different, small but

stunning and most of all for her guests to relax and enjoy themselves. What she

got was a vintage carnival complete with pinwheels and popcorn – all the things

candy floss dreams are made of!




what’shotWith springtime around the corner, a whole new group of brides will become wives and love must be in the air as this is the season many ladies become engaged. Either way, the excitement is tangible, and the biggest question on everyone’s minds when it comes to weddings is what is the next big thing? I think nothing sums it up better than the traditional bridal adage of something old, new, borrowed and blue.

sweet sensation Whilst Dessert Buffets were all the rage last year, they are here to stay! And no one does it better than Amy Atlas. The great thing is that you already have this in your wedding budget, namely des-sert and a wedding cake. In fact, if you supply little boxes/bags on the table you can even literally eat into your favours budget!

engagement photo shoot You may have heard of them before but most likely it is just conjures up images of faded backgrounds and cheesy formal portraits, but engagement photo shoots are standard for most international brides, and if you take a look at today’s versions you can see why! These are hip and happening and a true reflection of the couple and their personalities. Another trend on the back of this; is having a “Trash the Dress” photo shoot. This is where you and your new hubby get all dolled up again but no longer have the time constraints of a cocktail hour to have some stunning photos together. Maybe it is some you missed on the wedding day, maybe you want to do something completely different, and for some it maybe the chance to really “take the plunge”!

TOP WEDDING TRENDS FOR 2010

dashing dane Too often the focus is only on the bride, and whilst one can appreciate it is “her” Big Day, there is a lot to be said for the modern 2010 groom. Most likely the bride will make just about ever decision when it comes to the wedding, but there a few things that usually are left up to the groom, one of which we like to think is his attire. It gives the opportunity for the groom to express his own personality. Now don’t fret bridezella’s! This trend is well-suited (pun intended) to your wedding day - today’s men are reverting back to good Old Hol-lywood Glam. Think smart black tuxedos, pristine white shirts and bowties - AKA James Bond! And if your groom wants a bit of colour we like the idea of coloured stripy socks or quirky cuf-flinks - sweet but discreet.

family style It has been fashionable in the past few years to do things differently when it comes to the menu and how it is served at weddings - but it seems brides are looking back to the good-old days where everybody sat around the table and enjoyed course after course and each others company. The dinner-focused reception is back - think either large round tables or long tables all in row.


Avoid buffets and the long queues that go with them, and have every course plated and served to the guests and waiters serving drinks (basically what you would experi-ence in a restaurant). And to keep things interesting consider have a course, possibly a starter that has to be passed around or a dessert that is made up from a selec-tion of dishes placed on the table.

fine favours Centuries ago, European aristocrats would send their wedding guests home with bonbonniere: a box filled with delicacies made of sugar. Whilst the trend in the past few years is to give non-edible favours, it seems brides are reverting back to sweet delicacies and more notably ones that are homemade, therefore making them more personal and with emphasis on memories rather than money. Combined with stunning packaging and a thoughtful note, you will have favours that are pure finery.

SOMETHING NEWhome sweet home With the economy taking a bit of a knock and with it wedding budgets, a great new trend has arisen: The “Backyard Wedding” as Americans like to call it. Maybe you are fortunate to already have a big enough home/garden. Or maybe your parents or other family or friends do. Nowadays, so many traditional venues ask quite hefty price tags and whilst this does include furni-ture and equipment, crockery, cutlery, glassware and table linen, there are many other factors and costs that are not included, especially to the extent where minimum num-bers are required. Hosting at a home will have the costs of hiring some of these items, but you may be fortunate in that a number of the items your host may already have. The advantages will be being able to create your own look that suits the home and your wedding style, and the thing we like the best is that you could purchase items that you love and use them at the wedding and then in your new home!

ceremony revamp If you want to avoid a cookie cut-ter wedding, revamp the ceremony. Whether you choose to host the ceremony in a church, ballroom or under a tree the idea is to make your guests feel right at home. Ideas include: Forgo the common aisle down the middle arrangement and seat your guests in a circle, that way everyone has a front row seat! Avoid assembly lines of chairs and create a lounging style using a mix of couches and chairs. Or what about benches or quilts on hay bales! Create your own “altar” by using a signature piece of furniture. Or make a real feature overhead with paper lanterns in mass. Serve drinks and play festive music dur-ing the ceremony, or even if the actual ceremony is quite traditional and formal, this is a great option just before and after the ceremony.

blogging bride Brides are not only using the inter-net in a big way to look for ideas and shop online, but also to communicate to their bridal party and wedding guests. This is especially the case when the guest list is spread all across the globe or a destination wedding is in the making. Couples now have the option for a reasonable fare to set up their own wedding website or better yet for free a wed-ding blog from wordpress or blogger.

grand getaway Maybe it is just me, but the idea of the bride & groom “Going Away“ seems to have fallen along the wayside years ago, but it is back and with a bang! It is about creating one last memorable moment to leave in your and your guests’ minds. Ideas include a fancy get-away car or a fireworks display. But grand does not need to mean costly, the same impact can be made with a tandem bicycle and your guests waving sparklers or releas-ing sky lanterns. In the midst of all your wedding day plan-ning, take a few minutes to plan the last few moments, or better yet assign this to your groom, so you too can enjoy one last big surprise!

love bowls One of the most memorable moments during your wedding ceremony will be the exchange of rings. It is the first time that you will actually touch each other as husband and wife, and for many, many years to come it will be a constant symbol to you and others of the one you love.


We think that is why there is such a thing as a ring pillow, a place for these beauties to be showcased and put on display for all to see. So what is there not to love, love about these ring bowls. Not only are they sublime in their simplicity, but they are practical too - it is not likely you will use your ring pillow again, but this bowl is perfect for placing on your dressing table should you wish to take your ring off or any other jewellery for that matter.

SOMETHING BORROWEDgreen is the new black! There is a conscious ef-fort of brides to do things in a way that take the environ-ment into consideration. And this does not mean one has to sacrifice style, in fact just the opposite can be true! So forgo the repurposing of tin cans (still a good recycling use for them though) and have the groomsmen “bor-row” some pretty paper garlands that you may have used to decorate the ceremony or venue site, and have these stuck behind your going away car. In fact be even more green and take a bike!

classic cake Wedding cakes in the past few years have been all chocolate or pretty colourful but it seems now it’s all about the classic white wedding cake. Order a simple, three-tiered cake with white icing or fondant form-ing a surreal backdrop for one of these “borrowed” item: Use an antique cake topper from your parents’ or grand-parents’ wedding. Decorate with the same fresh flowers that match your bouquet. Take a close look at your dress, and the leave the cake clear of any colourful add-ons, rather opt for white on white like your dress, think similar beading, lace or bows.

fashionable friends We know you have heard this before: the idea of “rewearable” bridesmaid dresses. But the horrors of websites like uglydress.com and the movie 27 dresses really makes one wonder why brides even bother to spin this little white lie. But we think 2010 bridesmaid dresses really are “borrowed” straight from the runways! The colours are hot, the styles are something you would wear for a night out on the town and the ac-cessories are identical to what you would buy in “normal” shops. The trend really is to have a look that is “co-hesive” rather than “cookie cutter”. It is about having the same colour or the same style or the same look or feature – but not all three; like you all went on a fabulous shopping spree!

vintage and retro touches Brides are “bor-rowing” trends from a completely different era and with much success: birdcage veils, tea length dresses 40’s style hairdos, gloves (either short or long), vintage glass hur-ricanes and coloured glass votives or old coca cola bottles and mason jars, old-fashioned phones and books, old typewriters for guest books, bikes for going away...

bouquet bliss What we love about trends is sometimes they are just so original it like a blast of clean fresh air! One automatically thinks flowers when you hear the word bouquet! But instead brides have not only “borrowed” other items for the bouquet, the other items are entirely the bouquet, think butterflies or brooches only. And better yet able to preserve forever!

SOMETHING BLUEput on your blue suede shoes One of the most important wedding decisions to make will be the colour palette. But even if you go for an all white or neutral colour palette it doesn’t mean you have to forgo colour completely. Have a little surprise up your sleeve, or in this case under your dress. Put your best foot forward and wear bright and we mean BRIGHT coloured shoes on your wedding day. And you know what we are going to say next: splash out on a designer pair as you can definitely wear them again and again!


We like the idea of having touches here and there: a monogramme on wedding stationery, shoes for the bride and/or bridesmaids or just the ribbon on favours.

out of the blue Your guests most likely know that you are already engaged, and some already know when you are getting married, so this trend is about sending a 3D Save the Date that obviously highlights the actual day that you are getting married but more so to have a fun un-expected element to it! Maybe it is a mini calendar, puzzle, luggage tag, bookmark and then our favourite has to be “Erica and Sam’s 164 Days until they tie the knot save the date card” –a list much like one would read a facebook status of what they would be doing everyday during the run up to the wedding.

turquoise: the colour of 2010 When it comes to colour, there is no question who is the know-it-all. And Pan-tone has announced not only all the colours that will be fashionable for Spring 2010 but have also declared that turquoise is the colour of the year! Fabulous news for brides as this colour has so many options. For it can look romantic and dreamy with white if done in textures and layers but then equally modern and sophisticated if sharp, clean lines are used.

singing the blues More and more couples are get-ting involved in their choice of music, gone are the days of having any odd string ensemble at the ceremony and booking a DJ for the reception, couples are looking at what music do they actually enjoy. So whether it is a jazz band or putting together a playlist on your iPod song for song it is about creating the atmosphere to suit the style of the wed-ding and personalities of the couple. The highlight of this being the first dance: couples are not only going for dancing lessons but are following in the foot steps (or rather dance steps) of the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and putting on exciting show pieces with outfits to match! Have not heard about the Little White Dress?

and a penny in your shoe Whilst you may follow all or none of these, one trend that never changes year after year, is to follow your heart! Have a “penny in your shoe” for your thoughts: what you and your husband-to-be love, what makes you happy and I promise you are guar-anteed to have a wedding that will be the “Wedding of the Year”.

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