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It’s no fun being at a wedding and the only thing to do is sip on juices while desperately trying to corner a waiter to grab a canape. It’s a hot day; you  don’t know anyone and you end up standing on your own or with your partner if you have been lucky enough to get an invitation for two. The bride and groom have gone off for their couple shoot and it seems as if a lifetime has passed until they return. Well things have changed and brides are now thinking of different ways to keep their guests entertained during this time. It’s a long day, so think about setting up some entertainment that doesn’t have to be a bank breaker.

A cigar bar is something most men would like. They don’t even have to participate but they will enjoy the camaraderie and the fun of all the guys getting together. Set up a little corner and supply a few boxes of cigars and a bowl of matches. You could even decorate the matchboxes with a vintage theme. Hang a blackboard sign to demarcate the area. Once the bridal party have returned the cigar bar can be taken down.

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A pinata or two is an absolute blast. There’s nothing quite like giving a pinata a good whack if only to see what kind of surprises are going to fall out of them. Don’t forget the person doing the whacking has to be blindfolded otherwise where’s the fun? You can make your own pinata or if you don’t have the patience you can have them ready made especially for weddings. You might even want to set up two or three of them.

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Hire an ice cream cart if your wedding is in the summertime. Decorate with bunting and ribbon and have it parked in a strategic position where everyone can help themselves. With a selection of ice creams and wafers in assorted flavours you can’t go wrong. An ice cream cart will be a hit for the young and the old. Imagine the photo possibilities.

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Lawn games such as croquet and boule have became a huge trend in wedding entertainment. These are fun, laid back games to play even if you ‘re all dressed in your wedding finery. It’s a game for the young and old and even enjoyable as a spectator. If you are looking to hire lawn games for your wedding including croquet, jenga and boule check out Quirky Parties

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How they met:

We were in the same high school. Him, the rebellious heartbreaker, me, the typical innocent nerdy girl. We hooked up in school for 2 weeks; he dumped me, because I was way too sweet and innocent. He hunted me down 7 years later and his persistence paid off. From our first date, we were never a day apart. A real (true) love story that happened to me?! Smiles

Why they chose their venue:

Fraaigelegen Vineyard Estate, Paarl, South Africa – http://www.fraaigelegen.co.za

We were on a tight budget, but wanted the wedding to be super special, custom and individual. My mother in law found our wedding venue online. When we went to the wedding to have a look at what they had to offer, we fell in love with the owners and hosts as well as the pricelist and menu choices. We originally wanted to get married on the lush lawn, but weather didn’t play along for our big day. Not that it changed the fact that it was close to perfect.

What advice she has for future brides:

Stay calm, take all the help you can get and that’s offered. Find your style and stick to it. Enjoy every moment of planning, even when it gets stressful, you will miss it when it’s done. Make lists and tick off when done. Move on. Things will go wrong on your wedding day, stay calm and let your party sort it out for you, relax and remember the reason for this day. You are getting married to your best friend.

They walked down the isle to: A thousand years by Taylor Buono

Their first dance was to: Guardian Angel by The red jumpsuit apparatus

What inspired her to style her wedding the way she did: Vintage romantic things all over inspired everything I wanted for the day. I feel your wedding day should be celebrated, it’s a party, and it should be happy and colourful.

Suppliers:
Photography & Videography: Shireen Louw Photography http://www.shireenlouw.com
Dress: ReinHa Bestbier Designs - http://www.reinhabestbierdesigns.co.za
Make-up & Hair: Sebastine Pepler – http://www.sebastinepepler.com/
Bunting flags – Handmade by my sister and myself
Hearts – Handmade by my sister and myself

Décor rented by To-Nette’s – http://www.to-netts.co.za/
Our wedding website – www.tashaenarnotrou.co.za – Bride

Stationary, designs and menus – Bride
Laser cutting – Designed by bride and cut by Cape Craft Laser - http://capecraft.co.za/

Wrist corsages are similar to a bracelet which is decorated with flowers. It could be fresh or fabric flowers. With the wide choice of flowers, beads and accessories available this is great as a DIY project and if you choose fabric flowers, wrist corsages can be made well in advance and set aside for the big day. Source from left to right 1, 2, 3, 4

 Little girls in the wedding party are sure to love these edible cookie bouquets from More than just cakes. Not only do they look pretty they are different to the normal bouquets and could also be part of the flowergirls gifts.

These bouquet confections are so creative it would be difficult resisting the temptation to have a nibble along the way. So unique and different. Source: Left, Right

Then we have the brooch bouquet. These bouquets are made of vintage, sparkly brooches, the kind the older generation used to wear. If you were able to collect a variety of different brooches you would be sure to have a one of a kind bouquet. This is another wedding keepsake that goes on forever. Source: Top, Left, right

Paper flowers are always in season. You can pick your colours to get exactly the shade you need. They won’t fade or die and you have paper flowers to decorate gifts long after the wedding day. Source: Left and Right

Feather bouquets are stylish and glamorous right now. More brides are wearing feathers in their hair so why not carry through with a feather bouquet? Source: Left, Right.

One of my favourite non fresh flower bouquet is the fabric bouquet. Note how pretty and vintagey the top one is. Source: Top, bottom left, bottom right

These bridesmaids are carrying lanterns. Ever so pretty! These could also be their bridesmaids gift from you to always remember your wedding day. Source: Style me pretty

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On the cover page, a beautiful picture of happy couple Chris and Amba grabs your attention and reading further, the entertaining tale of how they first met is shared. Both of the belief that they are soulmates, a connection was sparked the evening that they first met at their local bar. Having clicked from the moment that they met, the couple became inseparable and have grown to share similar interests and many memorable times together thus far.

On the inside, the moment of magic – their proposal is shared and stories about the couple are elaborately told by their family and friends. As parents of one, and soon to be expecting another on the way, they are the perfect match both as parents and as husband and wife!

Further inside, we take a trip down memory lane, as friends dish the dirt of Chris and Amba’s individual pasts. Both grateful to have each other in their lives, the pearls of wisdom for a happy marriage shared by their loved ones are sure to be held dear to them on their journey together.


With the carnival-inspired vintage wedding invitation on the back page, their impending nuptials are announced with a dash of whimsy! Dramatic borders and Cupid flourishes adorn their love-filled invitation, where the details of their wedding are shared, including the very exciting surprise location to be revealed to their guests on the day of their wedding!
Below the invitation, invited wedding guests could read all about the upcoming wedding, suggested accommodation and other details about the wedding event.


With the perfect little family, we are thrilled for the lovely couple, Chris and Amba, and wish them a journey together filled with much love and happiness!

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