In order to copy or use the African weddings as inspiration, it is best to take a look at some of the things common to modern African weddings. As the African culture is pretty diverse, what with the number of tribes, we will select only a few of the general features. Many cultures have two occasions, the pre-wedding (introduction) and the actual wedding. We will consider the … [Read more...]
5 Natural Ways to Brighten your Wedding Day Smile
Ideally, every bride and groom would like to flash bright smiles on their wedding day. There are a million and one things to do and think about besides this (it seems) and so here are 5 super simple, natural and cost-effective tips to brighten and whiten your teeth in preparation for the big day… 1…2…3…Smile Baking Soda is a formidable force when it comes to whitening. … [Read more...]
3 Fun and Fresh Color Combinations for your African Wedding
"Color is all. When color is right, form is right. Color is everything. Color is vibration, like music. Everything is vibration." -Marc Chagall Deciding on a color scheme for your wedding? Heres a look at fresh color combinations that will surely enhance the space of your big day... 1. Sky Blue and Deep Cocoa Bringing in a touch of sassy class, the chemistry created … [Read more...]
Word on the Street: Wedding Fashion Focus with Lerato Dumisa (part 3)
Why do you think style and keeping in line with wedding trends is important? As much as you want your day to remain timeless and classic through the years, you probably want even more than that to evoke a certain emotion with your guests. You want it to be in keeping with the current times and well, frankly, you want to impress your friends and family. And what are the … [Read more...]
Word on the Street: African Wedding Inspiration with Lerato Dumisa (part 2)
What is the one fashion item you feel is essential? I have a bag fetish and one of my favourite bags since like birth (lol) is the classic black Chanel jumbo handbag, it’s kind of an obsession really. What is the FIRST thing you notice at a wedding? Well I’m sort of also obsessed with decor, so - it’s weird to say but I always notice the chairs chosen before I even … [Read more...]