Once Upon A Party works closely with their clients to make sure every detail of your venue, decor and flowers reflect their unique taste and personality.   Once Upon A Party can also help you choose a great theme to create a visually stunning wedding!

They have a range of truly unique wedding decor for hire, including vintage decor for that glamorous look!

Once Upon A Party invites you to visualize, socialise and most importantly have fun!  For more information or to discuss the planning and decor for your wedding venue, flowers and theme, please don’t hesitate to contact Once Upon a Party, based in Gauteng.

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Need to make a wedding toast?  For those of us who have’t yet signed up for last minute toastmasters – we’ve compiled a list of great wedding toasts from all around the web to help you get started!

Toasts to the bride and groom:

“Congratulations on the termination of your isolation and may I express an appreciation of your determination to end the desperation and frustration which has caused you so much consternation in giving you the inspiration to make a combination to bring about an accumulation to the population.”.

“May your children be blessed with rich parents.”

“May your love be added, may it never be subtracted, may your household multiply, and may your hearts never be divided!”

“(while placing the groom’s hand over his bride’s)  “Remember this moment and cherish it, (groom’s name)… because this will be the last time you’ll ever have the upper hand!”

“May a flock of blessings light upon thy back”. (Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet)

“Happy marriages begin when we marry the one we love, and they blossom when we love the one we married.  May your love blossom through all of life’s seasons.”

Wedding toasts from bride to groom or groom to bride:

“I have known many, Liked not a few, Loved only one. I toast to you.”

“Never above you. Never below you. Always beside you.  Here’s to you.” – Walter Winchell

“Wherever I roam, whatever realms I see, my heart un-traveled fondly turns to thee.   Here’s to you” – Oliver Goldsmith

“I love you more today than yesterday, but less than tomorrow.  Here’s to you, my love.” – Angela Gerardi

Wedding Toasts to the bridesmaids:

“We admire them for their beauty, respect them for their intelligence, adore them for their virtues, and love them because we can’t help it.”

Wedding Toast, From the Parents of the Bride and Groom

“When children find true love, parents find true joy. Here’s to your joy and ours, from this day forward.”

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Some of these quotes were borrowed from the following websites.  Visit them to find more wedding toasts:

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“Don’t want to pose in front of the fireplace? Good, because I wasn’t planning on asking you to.” – Leone, Simply Me Wedding Photography; Pretoria, Gauteng.

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Enjoy a free advertising trial on perdekoop.co.za – South Africa’s leading wedding directory.  That’s right – perdekoop.co.za invites all wedding service providers, including wedding venues, wedding photographers, wedding planners, cake makers, wedding dress designers etc. to register a wedding business for a free trial!  Not only is Perdekoop.co.za South Africa’s leading wedding directory – we are your active online marketing partner.  Our directory currently enjoys more than 3000 unique, targeted visitors per month – and the numbers keep on growing.  We also actively market our clients through our blogs, facebook profile, twitter page and other social media sites.  We advertise in printed media and attend most of the major wedding expos.  This means your wedding business gets indirect exposure through our presence.  Perdekoop.co.za is the first wedding directory in South Africa to make use of video marketing.  We will create a great marketing video for your wedding business – included in our very affordable advertising rates.  And, as if that’s not enough, we also offer our clients a complete and unlimmited content management services.  Let us create and keep your profile updated – free of charge.  If you prefer you can also make modifications to your own profile without delay by logging into our easy to use perdekoop.co.za content management system.  Get the best exposure for your spend.  Contact perdekoop.co.za today! Tel:  082 683 5299 / Email:  jean@perdekoop.co.za!

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You’re choice of wedding venue is one of the most important ones you’ll make when planning your wedding.  Knowing which questions to ask potential wedding venues is just as vital.  Perdekoop.co.za brings you a variety of great wedding venues in South Africa.  We also help you to make an informed choice!  Here are a couple of important questions to keep in mind when meeting with potential wedding venues.

Which decor elements are included in the price & which must be hired in?  Do you have to hire decor from the venue, or can you use a private decor company? Will the permanent features of the venue go well with your intended decorations?

Are there deposits to be paid?  When is the final amount payable?  Is there a cancellation policy?  Are there any hidden costs and overtime charges?  This may include for overtime bar and music services, cleaning fees, insurance etc.  Read the fine print!

Some venues don’t allow open flames – check with yours if you’d like to have candles.

Does the venue have bar facilities, and are you allowed to provide your own liquor?  Is there a corkage fee involved and is it reasonable?

Is there an adequate sound system or will you have to rent this additionally?

Will you have the venue to yourself, or will other weddings be taking place at the same time?  How will this affect your privacy?

If it is an outdoor wedding, do they have a back-up option in case of bad weather?

Will you have a dedicated facilities director to assist you with any issues on the day?

At what time will you have access to the venue to decorate & when must the decor be cleared?  When does the bar close?

Are you satisfied with the photo opportunities at the venue?  Is there another recommended spot nearby?

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Look unforgettable on your wedding day with professional bridal make-up.  Perdekoop.co.za wedding ideas and services directory has a variety of professional bridal make-up artists in South Africa to choose from.  With a gallery of bridal make-up images and videos you’ll be able to choose the right bridal make-up professional for you!

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Each bride will differ in the style and look she prefers for her bridal make-up.  However, keep in mind that the season of your wedding will influence this look.  Summer brides should consider a lighter look while deeper, warmer shades are perfect for winter weddings.

Remember that your bridal make-up should be slightly more dramatic than the look you wear every day – work with a make-up artists familiar with make-up for photographs to ensure the best results.

Use professional products that will last throughout the day and keep you looking radiant and make sure one of your bridesmaids keep a touch up kit handy.  This should include powder to minimize any shiny areas that appear and lipstick.

When choosing your make-up artist, insist on viewing a portfolio of previous work.  It is important to feel comfortable with a professional’s style of bridal make-up and to ensure they have adequate experience.  This is the one day you do not want to be practiced on!  Do a trial before the big day to make sure you both understand exactly what you expect.

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When choosing a wedding dress its vital to work with, not against, your body.  Make the most of your natural body type with these tips:

“Straight up and down” / rectangular body shape

A bride with little difference between her shoulder, waist and hip ratios and without significant indentation at the waist should choose a wedding dress that creates the illusion of a waistline.  This can be achieved with a pleated or gathered skirt and natural waist.  The dress should also draw attention away from the waist and towards the neckline and face.  This can be achieved by adding detail the the neckline or adding pattern details on the hips or bust.

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Pear body shape / triangular body shape

A bride with a small bust and waist in comparison to the hips and thighs should draw the attention away from this area and towards the face and bust.  Detail on the shoulders and bodice of the dress can help to add width to your upper body to balance your figure.  A long flowing silhouette that accentuates your narrow waist and flares from the waist down over the hips – such as an A line skirt, can make you appear taller and slimmer.  Avoid short gowns, mermaid dresses or sheath dresses as they emphasize the hips.

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Heavy upper body / inverted triangle body shape

A bride with a heavy bust, shoulder or arm area when compared to her lower body should choose a dress which draws attention away from the upper body.  This can be achieved with adding detail to the waist or skirt.  V-Necks and sweetheart necklines work well as they create a new vocal point in the decolletage.  A rouched bodice will help to hide any problem areas and an A line skirt creates balance between the upper and lower body.  Avoid too much detail on the bodice.

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Short brides

A short bride usually wishes to add height to her look.  This can be achieved by choosing a dress with unbroken and flowing vertical lines.  A moderately flared A-line wedding and princess dress can work, as well as an empire line which adds length to the torso.

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Plus size figures

Plus size brides should choose slimming dresses that create length.  Avoid dresses with too many frills and added bulk like puffy sleeves and pleats.  An A-line which is fitted around the bust and waist and starts to flare from the hips down compliments most full figures.  Deep V-necks also accentuate your natural curves.

Remember to work with your body to create your own unique and flattering look.  Be yourself.  Be beautiful!

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