Wedding Etc

17/12/2025

Your wedding day is filled with moments that deserve more than photographs alone. From live painters capturing your ceremony as it unfolds to caricature artists creating keepsakes for your guests, wedding artists add a layer of creativity, entertainment, and meaning to your celebration.

We spotlight 7 wedding artists in South Africa, each offering something beautifully unique: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/7-wedding-artists-who-turn-weddings-into-works-of-art/

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15/12/2025

The Pont des Arts in Paris is commonly known by it’s other name, the Love Lock Bridge. People from around the world have flocked to this site to immortalise their love for their partner by clipping a padlock on the railing and throwing the key into the Seine river below.

Read about the history of the Love Lock Bridge in Paris: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/the-history-of-the-love-lock-bridge-in-paris/

11/12/2025

For decades, kitchen teas, bachelorettes, and bachelors have been celebrated separately, but modern couples are rewriting the rules. Over the past few years, the idea of hosting a joint bachelor and bachelorette party has become far more common, especially among couples with overlapping friend groups or those looking to simplify pre-wedding plans. 🎉

Find out whether this modern trend is growing, the pros and cons, and fun ideas for planning a combined celebration: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/should-you-have-a-joint-bachelor-and-bachelorette-party/

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10/12/2025

Adding a touch of childlike wonder to weddings for as long as we can remember, the flower girl is not only adorable but a much-loved wedding tradition too. While we often associate the moment with sweetness and innocence, the meaning and origin of the practice are rooted in much older customs.

Read more: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/the-origin-of-the-flower-girl/

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10/12/2025

Now that you’ve got the ring, you’ve said yes, and you’ve spread your great news, it’s time to celebrate! Your engagement party is the first of many celebrations to come before the wedding in which you get to honour your relationship. You’ll definitely want to start your wedding journey off with a bang.

While some may opt for the traditional engagement party, others may want to spice things up a bit. Since an engagement party is a celebration of the couple, it should reflect their personalities, right?

Here are some fun engagement party ideas to get your imagination flowing: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/ten-fun-engagement-party-ideas/

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09/12/2025

When crafting your perfect bridal look, it's important to stay true to yourself and your values. For a Muslim bride who chooses to wear a hijab, this is an important addition to her beauty.

Click here for tips on styling a hijab with your wedding look: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/how-to-style-a-hijab-with-your-wedding-look/

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09/12/2025

Kim Cattrall has married her partner of nearly a decade, marking a joyful new chapter for the 69-year-old star best known for her role as Samantha Jones in S*x and the City.

Read about it here: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/kim-cattrall-marries-longtime-partner-in-intimate-ceremony/

08/12/2025

Zesty, pretty and totally wedding-ready, these lemon mojito lollipops are the perfect addition to any celebration. Pop them into jars, scatter them across the snack table, or gift them as fun take-home treats.

Get the recipe: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/lemon-mojito-lollipops-make-the-perfect-little-boozy-treat-for-your-guests/

08/12/2025

For years, Venus Williams has been fiercely private, letting her legendary tennis career speak louder than her personal life. But last week, the five-time Wimbledon champion treated fans to a rare and intimate glimpse into her engagement with Andrea Preti, sharing a carousel of enchanting photos on Instagram: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/venus-williams-shares-the-sweetest-engagement-moments/

05/12/2025

We’ve moved! Follow our new Instagram page, .etc for all things weddings. You’ll find wedding inspo, honeymoon ideas, helpful tips, fashion, beauty, giveaways and so much more.

We’d love to have you there! 🤍

05/12/2025

Round cakes will forever be classics, but 2025 belongs to the rectangle. Clean lines, modern edges, and a totally fresh silhouette... it’s the cake equivalent of a stylish reboot. 🍰

Read more: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/the-rectangular-wedding-cake-trend-and-why-were-loving-it/

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Round cakes will forever be classics, but 2025 belongs to the rectangle. Clean lines, modern edges, and a totally fresh silhouette... it’s the cake equivalent of a stylish reboot.

04/12/2025

You don’t have to sit on a hill and meditate to de-stress. Although that’s exactly what you’ll want to do after haggling with wedding vendors and explaining to your uncle (second-removed) why he isn’t sitting at the main family table.

To keep you on track and remind you to incorporate self-care tasks – no matter how small – into your routine as you go about your wedding planning, here are a few things we hope you won’t let take a backseat: https://www.weddingetc.co.za/5-ways-to-practice-self-care-while-planning-your-wedding-planning/

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