According to the Bible comes from the love of God, and we can only love each other because he loved us first.

The Bible is really a great story about a love relationship: the love relationship that exists between God and man. Therefore used in several places in the Bible also wedding photo as a picture of the relationship between God and his people. God is compared to a faithful and loving husband who longs to be with his bride.

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Weddings are a celebration of two lives becoming one that is witnessed by friends and family. For some who are new to your friends circle, such as colleagues and extended family, it is a lovely idea to add a photo memory wall to the décor of your wedding, so that people can follow your love story from the day it started, with photos capturing your special moments.

For those who have lost loved ones and want to include them in the special day, the memory wall could be of the loved one and your moments with them, so that guests can remember that special person on your special day as well.  With websites such as Pinterest readily available to the bride-to-be, ideas are endless.

For a simple DIY photo wall, Veronica Sookdin of Granny Mouse Country House & Spa gives us a step by step guide to making your own.

First: Find a wall that you want to use at the venue.
Second: Create the photo wall and hang.

Here is how to make it:
Tools:String, ribbon or t-yarn A wooden dowelPhotos (all the same size is preferable)Stapler or hot glue (glue gun needed for hot glue)Method:Wrap the ribbon or yarn around the dowel and leave about a metre and a half extra on the one side and tie to the other side which will be used to hang the photo wall.  Measure and mark even spaces along the dowel. This will be your guide to placing the string, yarn or ribbon. Cut string, yarn or ribbon to the same length and then tie each piece to the dowel at the marks. Arrange all of your images in the order you want them and place on the ribbon. Apply a dot of glue at the back centre of each image and secure on the ribbon, yarn or string or staple the top of each image to the string, yarn or ribbon. To secure the photo wall to a wall you can either hit a photo hanging hook to the wall if the venue allows and hang it on there.

Alternatively you can hang it on a tree or on a plastic hook fitted with double sided tape that can be removed from the wall. The ideas for adding extra accessories such as flowers, eucalyptus is endless and to every bride’s preference.

On Saturday 28 & Sunday 29th July 2018, one of the most awaited bridal and wedding expos, the East Rand Wedding Show will be back for its fifth annual show and will once again be hosted at Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention and Entertainment Resort.

If bridal couples need to choose one expo to attend in 2018 it must be the East Rand Wedding Show! The organisers of the show understand that brides & grooms are looking for inspirational ideas, superb service and great pricing offers and that is exactly what the East Rand Wedding Show and their exhibitors will be offering couples visiting this year’s expo.

Couples will be able to gather advice and inspiration to cover every aspect of their wedding planning. It’s the perfect platform to pick a venue, find a photographer, meet wedding dress and suit designers and discuss designs for items like wedding stationery, wedding decor and so much more! Couples can expect to have fun, while they plan one of the most exciting and memorable day of their lives.

The East Rand Wedding Show once again promises to create a showcase that is not only innovative and informative but entertaining too. “We strive to make our bridal couples visit to our wedding showcase different and well-worth attending. With over 120 experts specialising in all things wedding, The East Rand Wedding Show is the ultimate destination for shopping, inspiration and wedding planning.” says show owner, Laura Hanc.

In continued efforts to save bridal couples both time and money, the “Mr & Mrs-to-be Coupon Book” will be back again in 2018. East Rand Wedding Show exhibitors will include a coupon for bridal couples to redeem with them for various wedding products & services being offered. Couples will be able to save thousands of rands on their wedding day expenses with the use of these vouchers.

Furthermore, bridal couples will be able to engage and plan their wedding with East Rand Wedding Show suppliers with the use of their exclusive wedding planning app - The Weddingappy©. Couples and suppliers will be able to engage with one another quickly, easily & efficiently with this user-friendly app! This APP is a FREE and can be downloaded from the Apple iStore or Google Playstore.

The East Rand Wedding Show will also feature live runway fashion shows and other forms of live entertainment that traditionally form part as one of the major highlights of the expo. The fashion shows take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm with live entertainment and workshops being hosted in-between (this entertainment is free to all expo attendees).

But there is more! Who doesn’t love freebies? The East Rand Wedding Show together with their sponsors will be offering all bridal couples attending the expo the opportunity of winning an amazing array of prizes towards their wedding.  Our prizes range from wedding videography, venue hire, décor & flower packages, dream wedding dresses, photography and much more.  

This show is ideal for engaged couples starting to plan or looking for the finishing touches for their 2018/19 wedding.

Date: Saturday, 28 July 2018 & Sunday, 29 July 2018

Time: 9am-5pmVenue: Centre Court Venue, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park

Ticket prices: R100 at the door. All online ticket purchasers will receive the “Mr & Mrs Coupon Book” free of charge.

For more information please feel free to contact: 

Laura Hanc
Managing Director
072 128 4176

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So many ways to say ‘I do” 

Weddings are one of the most universal traditions on the planet yet they are celebrated differently by everyone. Tying the knot in any culture comes with a list of different rituals and traditions and, family dynamics aside, there are many more things to consider and prepare for, especially here in South Africa - with our eleven official languages, chiefs, dominees and gogos to consider, it can be tough task marrying two cultures without offending Aunty Mabel. 

Despite the umpteen different cultures or religions you may have to incorporate into your ceremony, it is important not to forget to showcase your own personalities - after all, it is ‘your’ day and it is exactly your differences, and similarities, that brought you together that should now be celebrated - for instance, playing your favourite song and teaching Chief Nkomu how to do the shuffle, or giving personalized chocolates as wedding favours instead of the traditional bag of sugar-coated almonds.  

And you don’t have to do it all at the ceremony and reception – after an open, honest chat with the family, consider spreading the different traditions. You could plan the ceremony around the bride's heritage and turn the reception into a celebration of the groom's.   Or, host the bachelor or bachelorette party incorporating an element from each other’s customs.  It’s the perfect occasion to try umqombothi (beer), used to celebrate the home-coming of young men in Xhosa culture, or the Lebanese tradition of zaffe, a rowdy escort of music, dancing and shouting by the groom’s friends and family.  For the bride there is the Japanese ritual of pouring saki to reaffirm friendships or the time-honoured tradition of giving “something borrowed, something blue”. 

Catering: A little more challenging is serving a traditional meal, because in many cases the menu is limited by the venue, so if a customized menu is not possible try incorporating signature drinks like saki for a Japanese reception or chai instead of coffee for an Indian wedding.    

The cake: Traditional Norwegian wedding cakes are made with bread and cheese, and Russian couples share a wedding sweetbread called karavaya which is decorated with wheat for prosperity and interlocking rings for faithfulness, or you could just go with what’s currently on trend. 

Wedding invitations: Another way to respect a different culture - for example, the Jewish tradition - is to send a two-sided invitation, with one side written in Hebrew and the other in English.  Couples are favoring digital invites these days where guests can rsvp on line. 

Banqueting manager at BON Hotel Riviera on Vaal, Dumisane Zondo, says they have hosted several multi-cultural weddings specifically between Christian and Zulu faiths and culture, and the dynamic has resulted in some of the most creative and special occasions.  A lovely add-on in the Zulu tradition is when the bride gives out blankets to her new family after the wedding, in a ceremony that is known as ukwaba.  Zondo adds, “My favourite part is the dance-off between the families of the bride and groom.” 

Some interesting wedding traditions -

As well as exchanging rings, African tradition sees the couple have their wrists tied together by grass or material.

In China, brides pick not one wedding dress, but three!      

Before an Indian bride gets married, her family and friends decorate her hands with elaborate designs called menhdi.      

Bridesmaids were originally used as decoy brides – through having their dresses similar and standing next to the bride, the spirits who they believed would sabotage the newly-weds’ happiness would be confused.

During the entire wedding day, Congolese brides and grooms are not allowed to smile.      

In the Phillipines, the bride and groom release a pair of white doves.      

Some sort of leap over a broom is also popular in a number of cultures. 

But, when it comes to love and weddings, there are no borders, so enjoy the preparation leading up to your ‘I do’, ‘Ngiyavuma’, ‘Je fais’ or ‘Main karata hoon’ and remember to have fun! 

Mazel tov!

PANDORA’s exquisite universe of hand-finished, heartfelt jewellery makes popping the question more meaningful than ever before.

There is only one thing almost as exciting as getting engaged: asking your best friends to be in your bridal entourage. Picking your bridesmaids is also the perfect occasion to honour long-standing friendships and to show gratitude to the special ladies standing by your side before, during and after the big day.

As one of the world’s best-loved jewellery companies and affordable luxury brands, PANDORA offers a range of beautifully crafted, high-quality gifts that a bride-to-be can fall for without breaking the bank: timelessly stunning bracelets, necklaces and earrings – all made with love by skilled craftspeople.

The hand-finished sterling silver, 14k gold and PANDORA Rose jewellery can be can be mixed, matched and styled according to the preferences of the bride.

Each piece can also be personalised with a unique engraved message for each bridesmaid.

Launching just in time for the summer wedding season, the bridesmaid gift collection will be available in-store and online starting from June 2017.

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Shop online at www.pandorashop.co.za or visit www.pandora.net or to be inspired, join the PANDORA Club, view the sizing guide or for your nearest stockist.

On Saturday 29 & Sunday 30th July 2017, one of the most awaited bridal and wedding showcases will once again be hosted at Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention and Entertainment Resort, the East Rand Wedding Show is back for its fourth year. A must see show for the bride-to-be and her groom!

Expect nothing but pure fun, exciting and a professionally handled affair. The organisers also promise a creative and innovative bridal show that will be full of tips and information for prospective brides and grooms. The organisers will once again create the ultimate wedding show experience as they showcase new trends offered only by the best suppliers in the wedding industry- all under one roof!

The East Rand Wedding Show is committed to making wedding planning exciting, easy and memorable for all their guests. They strive to make the clients’ trip to their wedding showcase different and well-worth attending. The show is aimed at saving bridal couples both time and money. Couples will be able to gather advice and inspiration to cover every aspect of their wedding planning. It’s the perfect platform to pick a venue, find a photographer, meet wedding dress and suit designers and discuss designs for items like the wedding stationery and so much more!

Furthermore, the East Rand Wedding Show has launched an exclusive wedding planning app specifically aimed at making couples wedding planning at our show easy & user friendly.  The Weddingappy© allows brides & suppliers to engage one another at a click of a button – brides no longer have to complete contact forms over & over again.  With the Weddingappy© couples are able to engage with our suppliers quickly, easily & efficiently! This APP is a FREE and can be downloaded from the Apple iStore or Google Playstore.

In addition to the exhibition, the East Rand Wedding Show will feature live runway fashion shows and other forms of live entertainment that will form part as one of the major highlights of the expo. The fashion shows will take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.  

And who doesn’t love freebies? The East Rand Wedding Show together with their sponsors will be offering all bridal couples attending the expo the opportunity of winning an amazing array of prizes towards their wedding.  Our prizes range from wedding videography, venue hire, décor & flower packages, dream wedding dresses, photography and much more.  

This show is ideal for engaged couples starting to plan or looking for the finishing touches for their 2017/18 wedding.

Date: Saturday, 29 July 2017 & Sunday, 30 July 2017

Time: 9am-5pm

Venue: Centre Court Venue, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park

Ticket prices: R100 at the door. Special rates apply for tickets booked online (www.eastrandweddingshow.co.za)

An inspired backdrop for your big day  

Couples often agonise over choosing the perfect venue for their wedding.The location of the reception has an effect on every element of the big day, from the choice of suppliers to the number of guests who can attend – the pressure is on to choose something to suit everyone.  Not only that, but the wedding venue says so much about you as a couple; you’ve got to pick a venue to reflect your styles and personalities.  

Having said that, your classic wineland or beach wedding, whilst still popular, is fast being replaced with more contemporary, individual and modern takes on this age-old tradition, seeing more and more couples opting for city weddings using innovative spaces, and cool ideas for their new-age ‘I do’s.  

Lucy Rangasamy, General Manager at BON Hotel Midrand, says their hotel is perfect for a big city wedding - often an issue when it comes to finding space for 300 guests, plus your mother’s friend’s cousin’s son.  She adds that the hotel offering for guests extends beyond just bedrooms and amenities, with generous packages offering all sorts of add-ons like ‘the best breakfast in town’, a shuttle service, spa treatments, hair and make-up stylists, and much more.  

And the photo opportunities are endless - as a start the contrast between the dress and the urban location would be delicate and authentic - imagine a downtown, grungy street, a colourful, graffiti-swamped wall, modern or crumbling architecture, or an old car posed against the sidewalk as the sun sets.  Better yet, if it’s bucketing down, bring out the umbrellas and pop on some Wellingtons, and really make a splash.  

Banqueting Manager at BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central, Dayana Kerber, says that they are getting more and more enquiries for rooftop weddings and events.  “We recently hosted a function on the rooftop parking area, which was spectacular – a celebration beneath the stars on a perfect summer’s evening with the sounds of the city vibrating in the background.”  

From stylish and urbane to electric and bustling, hosting a wedding in the city can provide an inspired backdrop with a ton of ideas on which to base your nuptials.  

Wedding packages at BON Hotels start from R200 per person.

Visit www.bonhotels.com/wedding-celebrations

Pretoria – 4th & 5th March 2017 will see the premiere launch of the Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show in Pretoria. This two day event is set to kick-start the 2017/2018 wedding planning season.

The Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will be the first ‘festival’ styled wedding expo. Set to take place at The Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, the expo aims to bring a new look & feel to the ordinary. With over 130 of SA’s leading wedding specialists the Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will provide the bride & groom the ideal platform to meet & interact with exhibitors – an all-inclusive “walking directory” for any couple looking to be inspired into planning the perfect day!

Attending the Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will ultimately save our brides & grooms time and money as couples will be able to gather advice and inspiration to cover almost every aspect of their wedding planning. It’s the perfect platform to pick a venue, find a photographer, meet wedding dress and suit designers and discuss designs for items like the wedding stationery and so much more!

Our highly experienced and creative experts from various fields will be available over the two day period to answer our couple’s questions, attend to their queries and give them all the assistance and advice they might require to plan their special day.

“The Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will be filled with inspiration, wine tastings, food stations, fashion shows and the opportunity to meet the best and most creative wedding vendors Gauteng has to offer. The show has been designed to be an event to be enjoyed by all and not just the bridal couple; it’s a day to be thoroughly enjoyed with your fiancé, family and friends! We really are looking at creating an experiential wedding show to be enjoyed by all in attendance!” - Laura Hanc, Managing Director, Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show.

The Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will also be the first wedding expo in South Africa to introduce a Wedding Wear Sale© is area. “We want to create further value for couples attending our expo.  Bridal Couples will not only visit the expo in order to search for ideas and suppliers but will also be on the lookout for discounts & bargains  - therefore instead of driving and shopping around for sales at different wedding stores and boutiques they are able to attend our show and be exposed to SALES right there and then. We will have dressing rooms onsite and our brides, grooms, bridal party and entourage -as well as guests will be able to look at what our Wedding Wear Sale© area has to offer”  - Laura Hanc, Managing Director, Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show.

The Pretoria Wedding & Wine Show will be Tshwane's most exclusive & most anticipated annual wedding show… Where Inspiration Meets Perfection!

Date: Saturday, 4 March 2017 & Sunday, 5 March 2017

Time: 9am-4pm

Venue: The Heartfelt Arena, 1000 Voortrekker Rd, Thaba-Tshwane, Pretoria

Ticket prices: Adults R100pp, Children under 13 (R50pp) Special rates apply for tickets booked online (www.eastrandweddingexpo.co.za). Tickets will be on sale at the Door.   Entrance fee includes free parking, full day access to fashion shows & workshops.  

Keep updated with competitions, exhibitors and special offers by following us on: Facebook – The Pretoria Wedding and Wine Show; Twitter - @Weddingandwine  

For more information about The Pretoria Wedding and Wine Show, media passes, interviews, exhibitor & sponsor information please contact:  

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By Martha Chauke

Congratulations on your big and extremely special day wife-to-be. The stress and excitement of planning your wedding should be the best experience of your life and you deserve every minute of it. From venue booking and decor arrangements to picking bridesmaids and choosing a cake, the adrenaline keeps intensifying. The last thing you need to stress about is the state of your hair too. So, here’s a quick guide to ensure while you take care of the necessary wedding preparations that your precious tresses are well maintained and beautiful on your big day.    

1. It is important to take excellent care of your hair before your trial and wedding day. This will ensure that your hair is shiny and healthy before having to endure numerous salon services like chemical or thermal styling which might compromise the health of your hair. Hairhouse Warehouse’s OSMO range is a good place to start searching for salon professional at-home treatments to try out.
2. Give yourself enough time to plan your best wedding hairstyle. This means a few months before your wedding. Book your hair services in advance especially if you are getting married in peak wedding season. Stylists might be fully booked if you wait until too late to get a booking. This will also be the perfect time for you to start collecting photographs of your wedding hairstyle too.
3. About four to six weeks before your wedding, book your hair trim. Avoid going for a dramatic change right before your big day. The last thing you need is the disappointment of not being able to go for the hairstyle of your choice. Remember, if you professionally straighten or curl your hair to do it at least a month before your wedding. This will give it ample time to relax and be wedding day hairstyle ready.
4. If you thinking when’s the right time to touch-up on your colour and cover that grey hair, if you have any, it is at least two weeks before you walk down the aisle. On your trial and wedding day ensure you have clean and dry hair with no product build-up. Avoid using leave-in conditioner especially on that morning. You would also like to stay away from any product that might weigh your hair down.
5. Make sure you have allocated plenty of time for your stylist to work his or her magic on your wedding day, especially if you have long hair. You might take this lightly, but remember to wear a button front shirt or dress before going for your final wedding hairstyle. You’ll thank yourself for not risking any damage to your best hairdo, ever!    

Brides and grooms-to-be will be the main focus on Saturday, 30 July and Sunday, 31 July 2016 at the 3rd annual East Rand Wedding Show taking place at Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention and Entertainment Resort.

Once again this year’s wedding expo will feature more than 140 of Gauteng’s leading wedding professionals gathered at this 2-day event celebration to showcase the latest in wedding trends and fashions.  Wedding related products and services professionals such as fashion designers, caterers, photographers, videographers, limousine providers, invitation makers, venues, florists, and many others will offer their new promos and great deals to brides and grooms-to-be visiting the event. Regardless of the type of wedding being planned there will be something for everyone and then some at the East Rand Wedding Show.

In addition to the exhibition, the East Rand Wedding Show will feature live runway fashion shows that will form part as one of the major highlights of the show. The East Rand Wedding Show will be partnering with the Mrs South Africa, nine 2017 finalists will model the most amazing bridal creations and fashion wear from leading bridal couturists, shops and boutiques. The fashion shows will take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Furthermore, we are thrilled to announce that Mrs South Africa & Mrs World 2016, Candice Abrahams will be our MC for the two day exhibition.  

“The East Rand Wedding Show is aimed at creating a platform that really helps future brides and grooms navigate through everything and anything they are going to need to plan their wedding and to start out their new lives together,” says Laura Hanc, Managing Director and show producer. “It’s a social event that has a tremendous feel of anticipation, excitement and fun. Having the best suppliers in the industry all under one roof assisting couples with planning the most special day of their lives is really a great experience.” she adds.  

The East Rand Wedding Show has become synonymous for their amazing prize giveaways and this year will be no different, in fact they will be taking it up a notch and together with their sponsors will be giving 2 couples the chance of winning their wedding venue and another 2 lucky couples will each win a fully sponsored wedding. Everyone attending the show will have the chance to enter and win one of these 4 amazing prizes.  

Date: Saturday, 30 July 2016 & Sunday, 31 July 2016

Time: 9am-5pm

Venue: Centre Court Venue, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park

Ticket prices: R100 at the door. Special rates apply for tickets booked online (www.eastrandweddingshow.co.za)  

Entrance fee includes show magazine and full day access to fashion shows & demonstrations.   Keep updated with competitions, exhibitors and special offers by following us on: Facebook – The East Rand Wedding Show; Twitter - @ERweddingshow or signing up for our newsletter on our website.  

For more information about The East Rand Wedding Show, media passes, interviews, exhibitor & sponsor information please contact:  

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