Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Friday, September 30, 2011

Disposable Camera's now in stock

We are thrilled to annouce the arrival of our new disposable camera's - they're gorgeous!

Price: R55 each

“Picture This!” Disposable Camera in White and Silver

SB10001

Invite your guests to have fun and help you make more memories of your event than you ever thought possible! Scatter a disposable camera or two on each reception table and watch your moment sparkle in the flurry of flashes!

Features and facts:
• Simple point-and-shoot operation
• Colour film good for all light conditions
• 35 mm film with 27 exposures
• Optical viewfinder and fixed-focus lens
• Automatic built-in flash
• Battery included
• Table-top instruction card with every camera
• Film expires in August 2013

Available from www.sparklingbride.co.za

Sunday, April 3, 2011

The Wedding Expo

Sparkling Bride will be exhibiting at The Wedding Expo on 9 & 10 April. The Wedding Expo is the biggest event in Johannesburg, and if you're only able to attend one expo, this is the one you want to go to! YOu also stand a chance to win a wedding valued at R200k and lots of other competitions will be held over the weekend.

Sparkling Bride will be at Stand D15

9 – 10 April 2011, the Coca-Cola dome, Northgate

R80, per person, book your tickets here or at buy them at the door

Visit our competitions pages for more details on competitions at The Wedding Expo. See the Visitors page for details and highlights at the show. Visit the Resource Guide to see all who all our exhibitors will be.

http://wedding-expo.co.za/home/

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Best Man Duties

Best Man: Best Man Duties in Detail

You've been there for him through thick and thin (like that time in college -- yeah, that time). This wedding won't be any different. Here's what to know when you're a best man.

As best man, you may think you're just a glorified groomsman, but guess what? You actually have special responsibilities -- you'll be a combination valet and hand-holder as you help the groom come through this nerve-racking experience with flying colors. As leader of the groom's posse, you'll:

Serve as the groom's personal aide and adviser before and during the wedding. This can include helping him pack for the honeymoon (the valet part).
Help the groom choose and rent (or buy) wedding formalwear, and coordinate the other groomsmen's rentals. You guys are supposed to match, after all! You may be expected to arrange accommodations for out-of-town groomsmen.
Organize the bachelor party. Don't be shy about enlisting other groomsmen to help you out -- most guys don't mind this duty! Put financial worries out of your mind -- the cost should be split among everyone who attends the bash.
Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner with the bride and groom and all the other attendants. This is your chance to figure out how you're supposed to walk down that aisle.
Stand beside the groom at the altar and keep the bride's ring until vows are exchanged. Find a safe place for the ring (and triple check that your pockets don't have holes) -- you don't want to fumble around when it's time to whip it out.
Corral the other guys and make sure they're performing their groomsman duties.
Sign the marriage license as a witness after the ceremony, along with the maid of honor.
Give the officiant a sealed envelope with his or her fee (the groom's responsibility) just after the ceremony.
You may be announced with the maid of honor when the reception begins.
Dance with both the honor attendant and the bride during the wedding party dances.
Give the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception. This is your biggest -- and probably most frightening -- duty. Read our article about how to give a toast, and remember the cardinal rule: Mum's the word on the bachelor bacchanalia.
Collect any gift envelopes guests bring to the reception. You may be asked to deposit them in the couple's bank account or at least to keep them until the couple returns from their honeymoon.
Decorate the getaway mobile. Grab the other groomsmen and the bridesmaids for this one.
Drive the couple to the wedding-night hotel or airport after the reception. If you perform this service, you'll need to stay sober throughout the reception. If you have a feeling this may not be possible, hire a limo to drive the couple into the sunset.

The wedding will be over in the blink of an eye, so remember to enjoy yourself at the reception. After all, you're there to celebrate the happiest day of your best friend's life.

http://wedding.theknot.com/groom-groomsmen/groomsmen-tips/articles/best-man-duties-in-detail.aspx?MsdVisit=1

The best man's responsibilities go well beyond throwing a memorable bachelor (or 'stag') party and giving a toast (speech) at the reception.

As best man, you may be responsible for any on the following (this info comes from "The Best Man Bible", at http://www.thebestmanbible.com/):

Prior to the wedding *

Attending all pre-wedding parties, including the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. * Dealing with tuxedo fittings for ushers and groomsmen. * Picking up the groom's formal wear prior to the wedding. * If it's a less formal wedding, what exactly are you expected to be wearing? * Giving and organizing the order of toasts at the rehearsal dinner (not just the reception after the wedding) * Confirming travel arrangements and payment of caterers, officiate, etc. for the couple on their wedding day

At the Wedding *

Bringing the groom to the wedding, assisting him getting dressed (in a manly way, of course), and making sure all items are returned to the groom's house and/or the tux shop afterward. * Being in charge of all ushers. * Carrying a copy of any seating plan for the ushers' reference. * Checking that the men's boutonnieres are being worn on the left lapel, stem down. * Making sure the wedding officiate is paid. * Making sure the groom has the marriage license. * Signing the marriage certificate as a witness. * Keeping the bride's wedding ring until it is time for the groom to place it on the bride's ring finger. * Standing next to the bride in the reception line. * Organizing the groomsmen for formal photographs. * Performing any task or errand the groom or the bride's mother may request at the ceremony. At the Reception * Being the first at the reception in order to welcome the bride and groom. * Being seated at the head table or a table of honor. * Being the social lubricant to help guests who may not know one another mingle comfortably. * Dancing with the bride and with the maid of honor. He should also dance with both mothers and as many people at the reception as possible. No joke. * Beyond giving his own toast, being in charge of reading messages to the couple from those unable to attend the ceremony. * Being in charge of gathering the single men for the tossing of the garter. * Insuring that the couples' suitcases are loaded into the get-away car. * Verifying that the groom has all tickets, hotel information, traveler's checks, and all he needs for the honeymoon. * Making sure all ushers' and groomsmen's formal wear is returned to the tux shop. If the groom's attire belongs to the groom, making sure it is all cleaned before being returned to the grooms' house. Expenses * Paying for formal wear and accessories. * Paying for all travel costs. * Giving both a shower gift and a wedding gift * Carrying all costs associated with the bachelor party (I recommend sharing expenses will all present except the groom. See Bachelor Party section for more on this).

Other Stuff * Ask if there will be any other duties assigned to you that may not be on the lists above.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Coming Soon: Demetrios Gown

Coming Soon: Maggie Sottero Ambrosia

For Sale: Norman Callum Designer Wedding Dress

Pre Loved Wedding Dresses by Sparkling Bride