Special of a Lifetime!!

THE SPECIAL OF A LIFETIME

BOOK AND PAY YOUR DRAPING FOUNDATION COURSE TODAY OR TOMORROW (27 + 28 JUNE 2012) AND GET YOUR COURSE FOR R 2 000.00 AND ANOTHER DRAPING FOUNDATION COURSE FOR A FRIEND FOR ONLY R 750.00!!

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DURBAN:                            29 – 30 JUNE 2012             Day Classes

CAPE TOWN:                      26 – 28 JULY 2012              Evening Classes
KEMPTON PARK:               30 – 02 JULY 2012              Evening Classes
PRETORIA:                          03 – 04 AUGUST 2012       Day Classes

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Chair covers and Chair decorations? Do I really need them?

Is it really necessary to spend so much money on chair covers and the chair decorations?

Although not a necessity chair covers can make a significant difference to a decorated room. It is like the cherry on top. You may encounter a few problems if you don’t use chair covers. Your colour scheme might be pink and white and the venue has orange chairs or you want to create a soft romantic feeling for your wedding and you are stuck with dark blue chairs. It can ruin the whole atmosphere that you want to create. You do not need to put chair draping over a chair cover but it depends on the type of function. If it is a business breakfast – keep away from chair draping. If it is a wedding or corporate event then you can decide if you want to drape each chair or every second chair.

Firstly you must make sure that you know what type of chairs the venue is using. It is very embarrassing and costly if you get to the venue and the chair covers that you hired don’t fit the chairs.

Remember to iron or steam out chair covers (especially the loose chair covers) before using them. There is nothing worse than entering a beautifully decorated room, but all the chair covers and table cloths are creased. Believe me – it shows up on the photographs as well. Tiebacks can simply be tied or secured with an elastic band if the fabric will be pulled out in a “rose” or “knot” or if a flower will be added to hide the elastic band.

The main thing is – you don’t have to go the normal chair cover root for your function or wedding – let your imagination go – and think out of the box. You can use many things that will not cost you a lot of money to decorate a chair with!

Chair decoration photo’s from these sites.

http://blog.tgkdesigns.com/2011/11/17/wheat

http://www.agirlwhomakes.com/2012/02/happy-valentines-day-from-laura-parke.html

http://www.weddingbycolor.com/ourrenewalsagain/page/2

http://www.sasiwedding.co.uk/wedding-reception/2213-red-christmas-wedding-theme-chair-covers-and-decorations.html

http://getmarriedideas.com/wedding-chair-decoration-ideas/

http://mackburry.com/wedding-trends/upcoming-2012-wedding-trends-for-the-extraordinary-scene/attachment/upcoming-2012-wedding-trends5

Candy Stations

LIFE IS SHORT…….EAT CANDY!

Are you looking for something edible, something sweet, or to give your guests something tasty to eat? Then this could be the perfect thing for you!

Candy dates way back to the ancient times when caveman roamed the earth where they used to snack on sweet honey straight from the bee hives. The first candy confections can be dated back 3500 years ago when the ancient Egyptians used fruit and nuts to combine with honey to make their own form of candy. However, on the other hand the cocoa bean, which is used for making chocolate, was prized by the Mayans and Aztecs but was re-discovered in 1519 by Spanish explorers in Mexico.

With candy stations becoming the highlight of most events and weddings it becomes very important for you to display it beautifully, to be creative, and to think outside of the box as much as possible so that your guests want to rush over to that table.

To make your table eye catching you will need different types of vases and sizes, containers and trays, bulk candy, and boxes to create different heights. When you set the station make sure it is a round table rather than a rectangle as your guests can approach it more easily from all over. What comes in handy and is a must at any station are little packets, any of your choice, so that the guests can have something to put the sweets into and as take-aways. You could even have a box or basket, filled with your choice of packets, ribbon, and a pen or labeling so that the guests can create their own packaging and so they can also feel involved in something. Whatever you decide it is bound to be fun!

Something you should watch out for when having a candy station present is to always have a designated person who can keep an eye on the station and to refill it when needed, depending on the quantity of sweets you have. 

Candy stations are taking the events and weddings to a whole new level –forget old, traditional ways, It’s time to sweeten up your special day!

Let’s make every moment a sweet mouthfulJ

Floral Fantasy

FLORAL FANTASTY

“Not just the memories will last a lifetime”

It has been said that the bouquet at a wedding says a lot about a bride – behind every bouquet  lies an abundance of special memories or meanings held dear to the heart.

Today, the bouquet is one of the most necessary elements of the day. As the world’s trends change rapidly so do the creative and inspiring ideas of wedding trends.  Bouquet alternatives are becoming more and more popular with more brides sharing their own versions of bouquet arrangements for their special day. Not only does this alternative save or cut down on some of the costs but it also creates a more intimate setting as you get to witness the bride’s personality, her taste, and also the significance behind her choice of bouquet.  

Interestingly enough, in ancient times real floral bouquets were non-existent. Bride’s would carry aromatic bunches of garlic, herbs and spices that were thought to have mystical powers to ward off evil spirits.  However, in ancient Greek and Roman times the bride and groom wore a garland (a wreath of flowers or leaves) around their necks which symbolized new life, fertility, and hope.  It was only in the Victorian era when they replaced the herbs and spices with flowers, especially marigolds. Dill was also included in the bouquet and was eaten by the bride, groom and wedding guests at the reception because it was thought to increase sexual desire.  It was in this time that flowers became the secret messages of love as each one had its own meaning.

So whether it be a barbie doll, a bunch of shells, origami’s, beads, buttons, paper flowers, feathers, butterflies, pomanders or whatever your heart desires – this unique alternative can also create a lifetime of significance and  memories.