Die Burger Articles
2009
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Quite a lot, it would seem, judging by the number of women who in recent years have decided...
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LAST MINUTE QUESTIONS
Whilst every couple wants to ensure that their wedding day is perfect, it is often the little glitches that make the day more memorable.
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INTERESTING WEDDINGS
It’s intriguing how some couples, intent on making their wedding day even more memorable.
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MORE THAN SKIN DEEP
Every bride wants to look great on her special day, and by following some good old-fashioned advice
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WEDDING GIFT REGISTRIES
I think we all agree that choosing a gift for a friend or loved one is never easy, and choosing a wedding gift in particular
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COLOUR CHOICES
Couples often ask me for advice about suitable colour schemes for their weddings.
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2008
BRIDAL VEILS
To wear a veil or not to wear a veil – this is the question asked by many brides-to-be..
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LONDON NEWS
Wow, what an exciting time we have just had exhibiting for the seventh time at The National Wedding Show
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OUTDOOR WEDDINGS
I know that for many engaged couples, the allure of a garden or beach wedding holds much romantic appeal
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LEGAL SIDE OF WEDDINGS
For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health…’
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THE NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW
South Africa – alive with possibility! These words, advertising our country
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CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING DATE
The festive season has always been a popular time to ‘pop the question’.
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CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING DRESS
A friend remarked recently that she thought that the first thing that entered a woman’s..
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We all know how dreary the month of August can be in Cape Town - winter is not quite over
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2007
THE LEGAL SIDE OF WEDDINGS
Many couples affected by the ‘romantic season’ may need reminding of the fact that...
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CHANGING WEDDING TRENDS
At the Cape Town Wedding Festival, which Celebration House hosted recently at the V & A Waterfront...
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There are several questions regarding wedding that are frequently asked
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CHOOSING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR YOUR WEDDING
It goes without saying that all newly-engaged couples want to ensure
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HOW TO HAVE AN ECO-FRIENDLY OR ‘GREEN’ WEDDING
Many of us have become aware of the recent increase in articles ...
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CIVIL UNION ACT
In November 2006, South Africa made world headlines when it became one
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QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED BY PARENTS
The mothers and fathers of the bride and groom play an important role
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THE 11TH CAPE TOWN WEDDING FESTIVAL
The last few weeks at Celebration House have been busy ones...
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FIRST STEPS WHEN PLANNING A WEDDING
We find that newly-engaged couples who visit Celebration House are...
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ENCORE WEDDINGS
With the worldwide divorce rate as high as it is, and couples sometimes entering into their third ...
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KITCHEN TEA HINTS & TIPS
The summer months are always a popular time for weddings and a week or two before the event, the bridesmaids
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2006
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Since opening Celebration House 10 years ago we have lost count of the numerous queries
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WEDDING INVITATIONS
As your wedding invitation is the first contact your guests will have with the celebration,
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WEDDING ETIQUETTE FOR GUESTS
One of my clients at Celebration House called me recently and asked me to write a column
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THE CAPE TOWN WEDDING FESTIVAL 2006
The last few weeks at Celebration House have been busy ones
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WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR WEDDING COSTS
With the average wedding today costing in the region of R75 000,
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SETTING THE SCENE
It is every couple’s dream to have a memorable wedding reception - one they will look back on
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WEDDING CEREMONY IDEAS
Although the actual wedding ceremony is the most important aspect of the day
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WEDDING ATTIRE
Queen Victoria had no idea of the fashion trend she was setting way back in 1840, when she wore
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MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME
I think that one of the most important pieces of advice engaged couples can be given is,
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THE CAPE TOWN WEDDING FESTIVAL 2005
The past few weeks have been a hive of activity at Celebration House,
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SPEECHES
With so much else to plan and think about before the wedding, it is
little wonder that the task of
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WINTER WEDDING
I recently had the opportunity to visit a beautiful wine farm in Franschhoek. Although it was a cold,
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WEDDING COORDINATORS
It has always struck me as amusing that when a woman’s daughter decides to marry,
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IN TUNE TOGETHER
I have often noticed that when discussing a function they have attended, the music
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WEDDING TRADITIONS
I was chatting recently to one of our leading photographers when he mentioned to me
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NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW 2005, EARLS COURT, LONDON
It was with a great deal of excitement and anticipation that two weeks ago we headed for
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RECEPTION DÉCOR IDEAS
Another interesting feature of the show proved to be the talks held by Kate Smallwood
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WILL YOU MARRY ME?
I wonder just how many times this month those four little words will be uttered?
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2004
CHOOSING A VENUE
Last time we spoke about working out a budget and the number of guests you plan to invite. Now that you have these figures, we can start to think about where to hold the celebration.
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PLANNING YOUR WEDDING
Congratulations on your engagement! There are going to be many things to plan and discuss over the next few months leading up to your wedding
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MARRIAGE IS A BINDING CONTRACT!
I recently listened to a powerful sermon on how to choose a marriage partner, which certainly reinforced many of my feelings on the subject of how, all too often, this major decision in life is taken far too lightly.
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