Author: Ellie Vilakazi
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The Ultimate Wedding Themed Reading List
The thing that has been the most exciting to me about being engaged to be married is all the prepetory reading I have been able to do. The following is the entire list of what I have read so far with a quick sentence review. Please please please give me recommendations! The Wedding People – by…
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The Shadow Bride
I started shopping for wedding dresses this weekend. The strangest thing happened: I expected to feel giddy and excited, maybe the way I did when I was eight shopping for my birthday dress — but I didn’t. I didn’t because this period is so romanticized (and socially scripted) for women. This is “supposed” to be…
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Choosing Your Wedding Bouquet: Meaningful Flower Options
The idea of flowers having some kind of meaning attached to flowers comes out of the victorian era. While this idea is romantic, not everyone would want the victorian era to be their reference point when figuring out which flowers they in their bouquet or table decor. After all, it was under the victorian era…
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Four Books Set in Cape Town
Reading a novel set in your honeymoon destination is a wonderful way to prepare for your trip. It gives you insights you didn’t know you needed, builds excitement, and fosters a deeper connection to the place. Cape Town is an incredible honeymoon spot, and my favorite area to stay is the CBD—where the best museums…
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The Wedding Envy We Don’t Talk About
We’ve all been there: maybe you’re scrolling on Instagram during a break at work. Maybe it’s when you first wake up, or when you’re taking your morning pee (I know, TMI), and you see yet another post about someone you know getting married. Not only were you not invited, but you also didn’t think you’d…
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In search for the perfect honeymoon makeup kit: NYX Butter Gloss
I don’t know where my honeymoon will be, but what I do know is that I am a lip gloss girl—and no matter the weather, lip gloss is adaptable: easy to reapply without a mirror, moisturizing, and gives just enough color. While two of NYX’s products have been a miss for me, their glosses do…
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Thinking Through Literature: What is romance?
In the begging stages of my relationship, my now serious partner asked “What is romance?” It struck me because it feels like such an obvious fact. Yet—its seeming obviousness made it difficult to define in that moment. I’ve been thinking about this question for a year now: What is Romance? Romance is a set of…
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Three Books: on Complicated Marriages
While we all hope (and plan) for our marriages to work out for the best, none of us truly have control over how these connections will unfold over time. The following novels are all works of fiction set in Africa. In each one, we become intimately acquainted with the specific cultural pressures these women face…
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How to Pair Engagement Rings with Nail Shapes
Your wedding day manicure is likely to be the most photographed your hands will ever be. That’s why it’s important to create a harmonious look between your engagement ring and your nail shape. This guide features a series of AI-generated images showcasing various engagement stone shapes paired with different nail shapes. These visuals are designed…
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How to Create a Wedding Color Pallet with AI
Why do you need a wedding color palette? Because it’s the easiest way to create a cohesive vision. Whether you’re selecting florals, linens, dishware, or décor, a well-chosen palette offers both direction and boundaries—for you, your partner, your bridal party, and even your guests. It sets the tone without needing to dictate every detail. And…
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