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These days, with divorced parents, invitations have gotten complicated! Below are some suitable wedding invitation wording. Keep in mind that this is the formal traditional language. Modern couples may choose to add opening statements such as “With Joy in Their Hearts,” or may choose to change the traditional “request the honor of your presence at the marriage” to something like “invite you to be a special part of the wedding of” or even “Come laugh, dance, dine, and celebrate our wedding”. Brides parents are divorced:eitherIssued by the parent who raised herMs....

Today most couples send out a save-the-date about six to eight months before their wedding, officially announcing their big day and making sure that the date is in everyone’s calendar. It’s also a great way to allow guests to start planning their travel arrangements early, if necessary. Save-the-dates don’t usually have much information, just the date, venue and perhaps an RSVP request. More and more couples are sending electronic save-the-dates, which is not only convenient but also cuts costs. Whichever way you decide to send a save-the-date, make sure it looks good – it is, after...

The summer months are undoubtedly the most popular time to celebrate a wedding. However, the weather can be scorchingly hot and it’s always a good idea to the strength of the African sun into account! Here are a couple of indispensable tips on how to keep things cool at a summer wedding: • Choose a venue that has plenty of shade. If your ceremony or reception is indoors, be sure to check if there is air conditioning. • Consider the time of your wedding. A late afternoon or early morning wedding might be a better option during the hot summer months. • Offer guests plenty of refreshments at pre-ceremony...

We all know that most brides spend many months dreaming up the perfect wedding gown, but finding the right outfit can be just as important for the parents of the bridal couple! Their outfits must not only match the wedding theme, but also look good together. It’s even better if parents can invest in formal attire that can be worn for other special occasions. Our advice for parents of the bridal couple is to opt for harmonious styling, but without worrying too much about being perfectly coordinated. A tie is sometimes the easiest and most elegant way for the father of the bride to incorporate the colour...

Always looking for new innovative ideas to display your seating plan at a wedding/ function? Try some of these creavtive displays…

Guests will need to know which table they are seated at so they don’t have to walk around every table to find their place. This is usually achieved by displaying a table seating chart prominently at the entrance to the venue. Table numbers are placed on tables to display the number or name of the table. If you have a large number of tables, it might be a good idea to display a floor plan to show where the tables are situated. If you are feeling creative, you can give your table names instead of numbers. Numbered tables are less work and easier for your guests to find if they are laid our logically. Named...

We’re thrilled about the launch of Life, Love and Weddings, a new online wedding and lifestyle magazine that Aleit Wedding Coordination is delighted to collaborate with! The publication features all sorts of information about planning your wedding, as well as the latest bridal trends and ideas. Furthermore, it has an inspiring DIY section and a guide to creating the perfect new home. Life, Love and Weddings also showcases the work of some of our country’s most talented wedding photographers, including Christine Meintjes who took the gorgeous photos of Estelle and Pieter’s wedding, and Jean-Pierre...

Dress colour – As a guest at a wedding, is it inappropriate to wear a very similar colour to what the bridesmaid/Maid of Honour will be wearing? Good question! We have asked the help of our styling expert, Marilize de Clercq, and this is her advice: :As a guest, I presume that you know the bride and how she would feel about it. My personal opinion is that, if possible, try not to wear the same colour as the retinue. Some wedding dress codes are colour-coded, but if not, be original and different. After all, you are not the bridesmaid and you don’t want to offend the bride! If you know that the bride is...

How did you meet? Growing up in the same neighbourhood; hanging out in the same circle of friends; going to the same teenager parties; eagerly anticipating the next summer month to get a glimpse of Laetitia in shorts or a skirt… Hey, it was simply a matter of time before the Gods, not to mention the brides’ perseverance – she took ten months to convince him we were meant to be, brought us together… How did he propose? After nine and a half years together he finally decided to pop the question… (smile). He completely surprised her with a trip to Johannesburg (a trip she’s always wanted to...