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We sometimes meet a “green” couple who envision an environmentally-friendly affair and hence, to recognize and appreciate that every small contribution helps, we’ve used herbs and plants as a table centre piece at weddings on numerous occasions. Not only is it a refreshing visual alternative, but also a useful guest favor that can be invested back into your garden as a reminder of that cherished day… For more tips on a eco- friendly weddings and some stunning “green” stationary samples, make sure you visit Bella Figura!

If you’re looking for bridal inspiration, the chances are that you’ve been paging through hundreds of magazines in search of beautiful ideas and concepts. However, don’t forget about the dozens of wonderful blogs that offer inspiration on almost any topic imaginable! For decor ideas and a look at the latest design trends, be sure to visit Oh Joy. Expect to see anything from contemporary Scandinavian furniture design to pretty vintage bags… it’s all about visual inspiration and creativity. Food lovers will appreciate La Tartine Gourmande, a culinary blog written...

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...

Christmas is less than a month away… Via the stylist, Kim Gray, we discovered the awesome Cupcake Couture company. They make these crafty crackers to do a little bit for our environment this Christmas. You can pick the gifts inside… mini tape measure corsages, small sewing kits, pencil crayons, wax crayons, matchbox notebooks… take your pick. The ingredients: fairly useless insides of toilet rolls which usually land up in the bin and old magazine pages. Once Christmas is over, make sure that the crackers are recycled with your other old newspapers. For more information please mail them...

In conjunction with Anne Mann from Wedding Concepts, we did this stylish wedding in the Franschhoek winelands. Contact Wedding Concepts today for professional advice and creative expertise to ensure your wedding is tailored to your exact expectations.Our boutique style business focuses on a select number of handcrafted weddings each year and prides itself on exclusive service and an excellent working knowledge of the industry. Contact them on: Tel +27 (0)21 426 5783 Fax:+27 (0)21 426 5721 info@weddingconcepts.co.za Personalised cigars for the guys. We printed their artwork onto canvass, which were stitched...

Christmas is coming and it’s time to enjoy all sorts of festive treats, from mince pies and biscuits to generous slices of fruitcake! Baked good are not only delicious to eat, but they also make tasty gifts for family and friends. Pretty biscuits can even be used as part of your table decor – what could be more delightful than an edible place setting? If you’re looking for some inspiration, check out BBC GoodFood’s mouthwatering array of festive recipes. Image courtesy of BBC GoodFood