Eco-Friendly Wedding



It used to be a trend, but now it's just obviously something we all need to take into consideration. Even if you don't apply 'green ways' to every aspect of your wedding, just take a few and apply it where it suits you best. 
Here are just a few tips you can incorporate in your plans to have an eco-friendly wedding.



Looking after your bling

Here are a few basic tips for caring for your bling.

  • Keep your jewellery separate so they do not scratch one another.
  • Remove all jewellery when swimming, the chlorine will damage them.
  • Remove all jewellery when in the bath or showering, the soap causes a soapy film.
  • Protect from damage and remove when doing housework and gardening. 
  • Have your jewellery checked and cleaned by a professional jeweller at least once a year.
  • Keep out of direct sunlight and fireplaces, as the heat can cause jewellery to fade.

THE 7C’s OF BUYING A DIAMOND


Our friends at Shimansky have supplied us with this useful information about buying a diamond! No one tells you these things before your big investment, so read up!

THE 7C’s OF BUYING HER DIAMOND

You may have heard of the 4C’s when it comes to purchasing diamonds. However, in spite of all that information, buying a diamond may still be confusing, especially when you are not sure how to apply that information. Yair Shimansky, jewellery designer at Shimansky Collection, brings you the 7C’s of buying the ideal diamond. These are tips tailored to help you buy the perfect diamond to cherish. 

It might seem obvious to you but your shopping mission should begin with knowing what your lady actually prefers in a diamond. This will have an impact on which of the 7C’s should be a priority while you shop.

The 5 year plan

Well last Friday was Travis and I’s 5 year anniversary and yes of course we had a 5 year plan! Did we achieve it? Yes, no, maybe, but who cares we’re still married, in love and happy.
Here’s just a little advice I can give you after my 5 years experience.

Let them have cake!

The cake is definitely one of our favourite parts of a wedding! 

    We have put together a few just to wet your appetite.

 

An engagement story - Michelle Swart

One of our editors told us their engagement story, it went a little something like this...

I had been dating Travis for a few years already, we had travelled and worked in Dubai for a bit, moved from Durban to Cape Town and just started to find our feet. For my 21st birthday he had given me a key (weird - people get keys from their parents, surely). This key had been a 'normal' key which he obviously got a jeweller to doctor, by gold plating, adding a heart and engraving our nicknames into it. When he gave this key to me he told me to always keep it with me. I thought 'gee this is a big key to just carry around!'

The original key
The key I got for my 21st

2011 Social Stationery Trends

Back to Nature
Natural palettes are making a muted statement this year with the cool blue of the ocean, soft tan of the beach and subtle purples and gold of sunsets perfect for summertime I Do's.