Cheers to new beginnings

I always find it fascinating to see two people fall in love, but to see people fall in love and then to watch that relationship grow into a solid friendship and companionship is truly special! I've had the privilege to see two close friends do exactly this, so when I received their "save the date" reminder for their wedding later this year, yesterday I was filled with excitement and happiness for the pair!

If the "save the date" reminder can capture their relationship so perfectly I cannot wait to see what the wedding will be like!

Rob and Carina, I am wishing you guys happiness, love and laughter in the wedding planning process and I hope that the two of you will find comfort in your relationship and everyday life that you are choosing together!

Cheers to new beginnings and happiness!

DIY Thursday_ Style me up

As mentioned earlier we will be celebrating my sister's wedding this weekend! Whooooop!!

The husband and I will be traveling to beautiful Stellenbosch tonight and I am eagerly trying to lock down on all that needed to be done this week so that I can enjoy a few days off.

As I am one of the bridesmaids for this weekend's affair a fair bit of organising also went into our dresses, shoes and accessories, but we are yet to decide exactly what we will do with our hair... so in spirit of this conversation (to be continued through DIY experimentation) I am compiling today's post.

Here are some great DIY hair tutorials that I found on the web, I will let you know if we decide to try any of these:

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I really like this side bun!

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Alternatively we can always just go to Pinterest for some inspiration - although I do not have my own Pinterest boards anymore doesn't mean I do not still use it for inspiration...

DIY Thursday_ Pretty gets it done

Dear readers, I must apologise for being so quiet this week, unexpected travels have thrown my week out of order.

The Pretty Blog, one of my most frequent visited wedding and inspirational blogs, have some GREAT do-able DIY projects and it is definitely worth browsing through. So I thought I would post some of my favorites...

Fridge-poetry

Confetti Pouch

With Easter just around the corner these are awesome Easter Brunch Printables

High Tea Inspiration

I hope you enjoy browsing through their wonderful projects as much as I do! 

All images and DIY projects from The Pretty Blog

Celebrating one year

I celebrated my one year wedding anniversary yesterday. Wow, time sure flies when you're having fun!

Thanks husband for a lovely year filled with laughs, happiness, joy, fun and wonderful moments.

I can't believe it has already been a year since our very special wedding day! We got married on the beautiful Bosman Family Vineyards Estate in Wellington and there is absolutely nothing that I would do differently if I could have the day over again.

Our first dance...sigh... what a lovely night!

Photo by  Just Judy Photography

A Partnership made to last

 To bury your best you in someone else's soul is to completely open yourself for a lifelong partnership.

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For my dear friends, Leigh and Rijk, congratulations on your engagement!

Love that lasts a lifetime

I just stumbled onto this image and I absolutely LOVE it!

As previously mentioned many exciting and happy romantic things are happening around me at the moment and when I saw this picture it made me think of friends, family and of course -  my own husband... having known Ewoud for years I am looking forward to seeing our "love-collage" like this one day.

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When we choose to make make a commitment to someone it must be an indefinite commitment - something without boundaries and without limits... when we choose to commit we choose to stick around no matter what.

Tying the knot

Don't say I did not warn you about future wedding posts a while ago!

With more of my very close friends making the promise to tie the knot recently, I could not resist the urge indulge in this romantic, lovely topic... Here are some very inspirational moments, moods and settings for the perfect wedding.

For a small and intimate affair this outdoor setting is just perfect!

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How stunning is this tree? The perfect backdrop to a happy ever after ending.

 

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Rethinking the isle, wow!

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"Can you feel the love tonight?"... la la la!