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As weddings become more personal (and dare we say, more fun?), an increasing number of brides and grooms are opting to theme their big day. Inspiration is everywhere – from colour schemes and the actual season to favourite movies, weekend pastimes and the wedding venue itself. Just remember for the theme to really work, it ... more

It’s the colour of love, passion and romance; a bold, fiery shade that grabs attention – and holds it! Here then, in honour of Valentine’s Day, are some tips on how to incorporate red successfully into your wedding decor. Because red is such a strong colour, it can be overwhelming if used too much. For ... more

Browsing beautiful wedding photographs is one of the best aspects of our job at Wedding Inspirations magazine. We relish the fact that we get to admire other people’s creativity and call it work; and we get giddy with excitement when we come across fresh ideas and fabulous talent. So you can just imagine our joy ... more

You’re madly in love and eager to spend the rest of your lives together, only he hasn’t popped the question yet. Sound familiar? Then why not surprise him with a proposal? 2012 is a leap year after all, which, according to ancient folklore, allows ladies the “privilege” of proposing marriage, rather than merely saying ‘”yes” ... more

If you’re feeling worn out by 2012 already, one look at Tangerine Tango – Pantone’s colour of the year – will definitely boost your mood! This vivacious reddish-orange hue has been chosen by the colour authority as the shade to see us through the coming year and as a result will influence fashion, decor… and ... more

Whether you’re a follower of fashion or someone who prefers to chart your own course, there’s no denying that trends shape our world. Here is a brief rundown of some of the key influences for weddings in 2012. Dresses: Kate and William’s royal nuptials last year heightened bridal fashion’s love of feathers, frills, ruffles, soft ... more

Brides, hold on to your veils! After months of rumours, we’re delighted to confirm that Pronovias, the Spanish bridal fashion brand, is definitely launching in South Africa! The company – which already operates in 75 countries worldwide – is planning to enter the market in grand style with a 1000m² flagship store in the chic ... more

Can’t decide on suitable colour scheme for your wedding, engagement party or hen do? The solution is simple: embrace the full spectrum and not only will you be bang on trend (colour is in!), but you’ll be capturing the mood and vibrancy of the season. Julie Gallagher, the talent behind super-stylish party store In Good ... more

One of our favourite things about summer is the riot of colour that in-season blooms provide. From gladioli and irises to lisianthus, hydrangeas, freesias, roses (of course) and current local bridal favourite, the protea, these bright, beautiful flowers are instant mood lifters – and fabulous for decorating special events. If you’re on a budget, stick ... more

With New Year’s Eve less than three weeks away, we’ve been scouting ideas for stylish, late-night celebrations. But few have captured our imaginations more so than the dark, dramatic Midnight Marriage event created for our latest issue by decor expert Stefan Norval of Afresh Event & Design. Although intended as a sophisticated wedding theme for ... more