Wedding Essentials

Each issue is a comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of planning for the big day, such as Fashion Decor, Invitations, Trends, Tips for the bride and groom honeymoon destination, and more, it also offers a variety of meaningful articles with advice for couples, when preparing for the "Big Day " and of course for their journey together, of there married life to follow.

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Essential Giveaways

10 WAYS TO SAY YOU’RE ENGAGED • fun ways to get the word out

LENGTHY ENGAGEMENTS • how to get through an extended pre-wed

8 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING • Diamonds may be some girls’ best friend, but they are not for everyone.

KEEVA TRENDS

CONFLICT WITH YOUR BRIDESMAIDS

Mowana Spa • An African Day Spa where you are pampered in luxury and tradition. Indulge in the delights of massage while soaking up the relaxing atmosphere at the Indaba Hotel.

HOW TO CALM YOUR NERVES FOR THE BIG DAY • Stop, breathe, and go slowly

Stress-reducing meal plan • FOODS THAT LOWER STRESS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING

WATER WORKS! • how does 8 glasses affect your big day

Fitness with Boxing • If you’re tired of the gym and looking to switch up your exercise routine with something new and exciting, boxing could be a great choice for you.

15 MINUTE HOME BOXING WORKOUT ROUTINE • to burn fat, tone and learn boxing

THE RIGHT DIET PLAN FOR YOUR WORKOUT • Following the right diet plan is just as important as your workout. The right nutrition helps you burn fat, gain muscle and fight harder.

Time To Raise The BAR & ditch the bottle

BRAMLEY MAGNOLIA TISSUE OIL • Sensitive Skin Range

Beautiful Faces • To educate-create & inspire

SKIN CANDY • The Secret Behind A Glowing Bride

UNIQ BROW • South Africa’s brow Queen, Unaiza, chats about all things brows and why they are one of the most important features on your face.

THE LATEST HAIR TRENDS FOR WINTER 2021 • Make-up is confidence, a hair style is power

HEN’S PARTY IDEAS • some options for your bachelorette party

10 STRUGGLES FOR A SOON TO BE BRIDE • awkward situations brides find themselves in

6 TIPS ON LOVING YOUR BODY IN YOUR WEDDING DRESS • How to love it in its entirety

ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY LOOK • fashionable additions to your bridal-wear

Garden Venue Boutique Hotel

Meet the man behind the venue

10 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR WEDDING GUESTS HAPPY

Nkomazi Kruger Lodge Conferences Q&A with George Ross

The experience of a lifetime • HIDDEN UNDER LUSH JAKKALSBESSIE TREES AND SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL KEPT LAWNS

The latest trends for photography • HAPPINESS CAPTURED - IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND

What Style of Cake Suits Your Theme • how to correctly chose a theme - appropriate cake

Idyllic bush weddings at Mokoya Lodge

MY PARENTS REFUSE TO ATTEND MY WEDDING • Our love is strong, so we will overcome

WEDDINGS AT THABA ECO HOTEL

PLANNING YOUR LIFE AFTER THE WEDDING • taking the next step

ARE YOU LONELY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP? • Solitude is a choice, loneliness is not

MAKE-UP SEX - AFTER THE ARGUMENT • make-up sex is worth fighting for