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Spring - the season that not only heralds the return of warmer
weather, but also the amazing rebirth in our gardens - has finally arrived,
and what better time to focus on greenery and weddings.
It is encouraging that worldwide a definite trend is emerging among more
environmentally-conscious couples, who wish to find ways of ensuring
that their nuptials are kinder to the planet. On this subject, we are very
excited to tell you about the launch of Celebration House's Green
Initiative (see below).
Wedding Trees
It all started after I read a fascinating article about a town in the Philippines,
where couples were unable to obtain permission to marry until they had
planted five trees. The town authorities were concerned about the deforestation
in their country and wanted to do something positive about it, so they came
up with this unusual concept. Interestingly, the idea has been such a huge
success that to date thousands of trees have been planted by couples in
this town.
While I have no intention of working towards a law forbidding
people to marry unless they plant trees, I thought that the idea of
encouraging couples to plant a tree to commemorate their marriage was an
excellent one, so I approached Stodels Nurseries with the concept, as a
result of which we have just launched our exciting new Green Initiative
with them.
We are delighted that Stodels have agreed to offer all couples
a generous 30% discount on their purchase of an indigenous tree. To
qualify, you will need to produce a discount voucher, which will be
available only from Celebration House. On our new website, www.weddingtree.co.za,
you will find lots of useful hints and tips on planting a tree, provided by
Stodels.
Couples who plant trees to commemorate their weddings are
encouraged to send us photos of the event, as we would love to share these
with others on the Wedding Tree website. Where you plant the tree is your
choice - you can plant it in your new garden, at your parents' home, at a
school you attended, or in a public space that needs beautifying. It will
be fun to watch the tree grow (like your marriage), and as a permanent
reminder of your special occasion. At the same time, you will be doing your
bit to 'green' the planet.
The Numbers Game
Across the globe, from Australia
to Russia and San Francisco to Scotland, thousands of couples
chose to marry on what the Chinese regard as the most fortuitous wedding
date - 08/08/08.
As we all know now, their country certainly excelled at the
recent Olympics by winning a record number of gold medals, but another area
in which they also set a record was for the number of Chinese couples who
decided to tie the knot on 08/08/08 - the day of the opening of the
Olympics.
The number eight has always been regarded as an extremely lucky one in
China (which is why August is by far the most popular month for weddings
there), but even by Chinese standards, an incredible 314 224 weddings on
that one day was a remarkable record for this country! In Beijing alone, as host city of the
Olympics, 15 646 chose to marry on this date (23 times the normal daily
average).
This month's best question
Q.
How long before my wedding should I send out my wedding invitations?
A.
It is advisable to send out your invitations six to eight weeks before the
event. If you plan to marry over the festive season, ten weeks in advance
would be advisable. At busy times of the year, such as during December or
over Easter, it's also a good idea to send out a 'Save the Date'
notification even further ahead, to enable family and friends travelling
from afar to book flights well in advance.
The really useful WEDDING BOOK
for South Africa
Many thanks to all the brides who have told us how useful they have found The really
useful WEDDING BOOK for South
Africa, when
planning their weddings. The book is available at all leading bookshops and
also at Celebration House in Claremont.
Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining a copy, please don't
hesitate to contact Celebration House at 021 674 7350. If you would like to
read what other brides have to say about the book, click here.
The National Wedding Show, London
The pace is picking up at Celebration House, as we prepare to
jet off to London
to take part in The National Wedding Show, being held at Earls Court over the weekend of
26th-28th September. The 7th edition of Under African Skies, a guide to weddings
and honeymoons in South Africa,
has been printed and is being air-freighted to London in time for the Show, where we
will be handing out thousands of copies to visitors. If you will be in London at the end of
September, please visit us at Stand B20, as we would love to meet you.
The Wedding & Honeymoon Association
of South Africa
(WAHASA)
We are delighted at the response WAHASA has received to date and at the
Show in London,
we will be exhibiting under the WAHASA banner. Only those service providers
approved by WAHASA are permitted to advertise in Under African
Skies. This means that those who engage their
services can rest assured, knowing that they are dealing with a reliable
professional in the wedding industry. To read more about WAHASA, visit www.wahasa.co.za.
Children at weddings
I received an interesting e-mail from a bride regarding children at
weddings. As she comes from a large family, she could not afford to include
all the children in her guest list. She explained this to the parents and
told them that if they wanted their children to accompany them to the
wedding they were most welcome to do so, but they would have to pay for
them. In this way she kept everyone happy, as many took her up on her
offer. If you would like to share your thoughts on children at weddings
with others, please send us an e-mail, as we would love to hear from you.
This month's competition
One lucky couple stands the chance to spend a Saturday night at Silvermist Mountain Lodge Estate, situated in
the trees at Constantia Nek. Included in the prize is a continental
breakfast plus the opportunity to experience the unique Sunday lunch they
offer at their stunning Tree House restaurant. To find out more and to
enter this exciting competition, click here.
Have you visited Celebration House?
If you haven't yet paid Celebration House a visit, we look forward to
welcoming you to our unique wedding information centre, which you will find
in Claremont (just around the corner from Cavendish Square) - as an added
bonus, we have free parking right outside our door!
Please note that we are not wedding coordinators - we do not plan the
wedding for you - but our experienced staff are always on hand to provide
you with free information and advice regarding your special day. There is
no charge for visiting Celebration House, nor is it necessary to make an
appointment. We do not take commissions from any of our exhibitors, and we
provide a tranquil and relaxing environment in which to plan your wedding.
In addition to the vast array of displays on view, we also have a good collection
of imported wedding books and the latest imported wedding magazines, which
visitors are welcome to spend as much time as they like browsing through.
All those who exhibit at Celebration House are leading professionals in the
wedding industry and have been approved by The Wedding & Honeymoon
Association of South Africa (WAHASA).
Our hours are:
Monday to Friday: 09h00 to 16h00
Saturdays: 09h30 to 14h00
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Celebration House Top Tip
Always check your seating plan to ensure that no one has been left off -
and then check it again!
Until next time
Best wishes
Pam
Black - Owner of Celebration House
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Spring 2008
Contact Celebration House:
Address:
14 Protea Road,
Claremont
7700
Tel: (021) 674 7350
Fax: (021) 674 7355
Email:
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