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What to Wear: The Dress Fitting {Fashion}

Bianca — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:09:37 +0000

The search for the perfect dress is one of the more exciting aspects of wedding planning – but it can also be the most stressful. With so many styles, colours and designers to pick from, making a final decision can be exhausting. It’s important to keep your cool during fittings and today’s ensemble will help you do just that!

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James & Sasha {An Outdoor Affair}

Nicola — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:40:59 +0000

It's Monday, which means we have another beautiful real wedding lined up for you. Today we feature the wedding of James and Sasha Simpson. Sasha is the owner of Johannesburg based catering company Prep'ed by Sasha . It turns out Sasha's creativity goes beyond the kitchen.

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Jamie & Cátia {Chic Beach Wedding}

Nicola — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:44:34 +0000

We're ending the week with this spectacular wedding sent to us all the way from Portugal by Luis and Kerry from Piteira Photography. The beautiful Catia and her groom Jamie's wedding was an intimate late afternoon affair right on the beach in Comporta, Portugal. Just a friendly warning: looking at these images can cause extreme jealousy!

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Win a wedding newspaper {Giveaway}

Nicola — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:20:20 +0000

We have a wonderful giveaway for all our loyal readers today. One lucky reader can win a fabulous wedding newspaper keepsake from NewsFavor.com worth R2000!

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Tent Card Cutlery Holder {DIY}

Nancy — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:02:24 +0000

It's that time of the year again... my birthday (this weekend!!). This year I am doing away with floral features and table clutter and having an Al-Fresco spread as the 'centre piece'.

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Gareth & Courtney {Couple Shoot}

Nicola — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:14:34 +0000

We have a little early morning treat for you today, so get your cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy this lovely couple shoot. Now as many of you know, we are always looking for something different. But sometimes I am just drawn to shoots that are simple

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Poached Fruit with Spiced Yoghurt {Recipes}

Nicola — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:13 +0000

While the days are getting slightly shorter as we move towards the end of February in the Cape, the bountiful summer fruit harvests are almost beyond their peak. I love buying large lugs of locally grown fruit from Blue Jay Farm Stall around the corner from where I live.

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That’s Amore {Table Decor}

Nicola — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:37 +0000

As promised here's the shoot of the table that we did for Valentine's Day for the Expresso Morning Show. We dissed the bright red usually associated with Valentine's Day, and rather opted for a more rustic Italian inspired look.

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Cosy Farm Cottage {Home Décor}

Nicola — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:57:27 +0000

I met Rina-Marie the first time in 2003 as first year student at chef school. I remember being very impressed with her quirky style. Nine years later and Rina-Marie is now married to Niel and living on a farm outside Stellenbosch, and she has not lost her great sense of style and creativity one bit.

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What to Wear: the Bridal Shower {Fashion}

Bianca — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:57:42 +0000

Just as gifts for bridal showers have evolved, so have the events themselves. No longer just an old fashioned gathering confined to the living rooms of aunts, showers are often held at beautiful venues where dressing the part is half the fun!

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