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The Ultimate Summer Wedding Survival Guide

Summer is the most popular season to wed in the temperate Northern Hemisphere – with welcome sunshine after harsh winters and pleasantly warm days.  But here in subtropical South Africa, marrying in the height of summer can bring serious challenges – hot, clammy weather, lightning storms, torrential rain and a scorching sun can wreak havoc [...]

The Love Boat – The Cruise Ship Wedding Experience

Pressed for time or looking for a wedding with a difference? Why not combine your wedding ceremony, reception and honeymoon into one non-stop celebration-at-sea! Here’s how… Are You Suggesting a Cruise Ship Wedding? Indeed, we are! Years ago, there was a hit TV show named The Love Boat, which followed the lives and loves of [...]

How to Manage Your Bridesmaids

Who would’ve thought that choosing bridesmaids could be just as politically sensitive and dauntingly diplomatic as selecting Members of Cabinet! Here’s our no-nonsense guide to getting it right… Be Pragmatic, Not Sentimental First up, don’t feel obliged to make someone a bridesmaid just because so-and-so (your mom or future mother-in-law, for example) is insisting on [...]

How Can I Use Wedding Quotes

Not quite sure how to say what you feel, or has the thought of making speeches and toasts at your wedding got your stomach in a knot? Why not put words into your mouth with a short, snappy quote from a famous writer, celebrity or world leader? You can use wedding quotes: On your wedding [...]

Win a Wedding

Book your wedding date for between 1 May and 30 September 2014 and stand a chance to win a wedding worth R100 000. Contact us for more information: Tracy or Nadine on 0217864013 / info@bluehorizonestate.co.za

Garden Party Wedding

Whilst summer weddings are traditionally favoured by brides (but with winter weddings now hot on summer’s heels!), it’s somewhat surprising that more couples don’t tie the knot in spring. After all, think of the symbolism associated with spring – fresh, new beginnings, growth and sunny optimism. And isn’t that what weddings are all about? Celebrate [...]

Beautiful Romantic Vintage Wedding Dress for Sale

Got married in Oct 13, I am selling my beautiful wedding dress, Vintage style, champagne colour, beautiful beads in front of the dress, long “tail” at the back of the dress, 2 different materials used on dress, lace with beads & satin wedding dress material, button at back of the dress to put up “tail” [...]

The Complete Guide to Menswear for Weddings

Menswear for Weddings- Whilst the bride and her wedding dress is undoubtedly the focus of any wedding, the man on her arm does need to rise to the occasion and look the part. There’s considerable wedding etiquette around what grooms can wear so if you don’t know your morning suit from your tuxedo, best you read on… The [...]