good newsletter issue 27

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goodNEWSLETTER

BEST SOURCE OF DESIGN &DECORATION FOR YOUR PARTY

ISSUE NO.27 |March, 2011

inspired weddings

party ideas

&freeprintablesinside

FROM CLASSIC OLD SCHOOL TO CONTEMPORARY COO


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theGOODlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

good looksPARTIES

Inspired themes, tableware, decorations, food and

drink recipes, invitations and favours how-to.

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS (page 4)

SOMETHING IN THE AIR(page 31)

COOL BRITANNIA (page 82)

goodiesFOR SALE

Party must-haves and where to get them.

TOP IT OFF(page 19)

HANDMADE WEDDINGS (page 63)

good as newFOR HIRE

Gorgeous goodies that you can borrow for a

fraction of the cost.

DELICATE CERAMICS (page 40)

good lifeREAL PARTIES

Sharing your special day with us.

TRACEYS BRIDAL SHOWER(page 42)TRACEYS WEDDING (page 46)

AIMEES WEDDING (page 56)

PICTURE PERFECT (page 23)

NADIAS ENGAGEMENT PHOTO

SHOOT (page 64)

good to knowGOOD ADVICE

Everything you need to know and nothing you dont.

WEDDING TRENDS 2011 (page 20)

in good handsCRAFT PROJECTSMake it yourself with our easy step-by-step

instructions.

ONE FLOWER FOUR WAYS (page 14)

PARTY 911 (page 81)

HABERDASHERY POSTCARD (page 67)

A ROSE IS A ROSE (page 92)

good luckCOMPETITION

A little giveaway of good things.

COUTURE CORSAGES (page 68)

PICTURE PERFECT

(page 90)

FEATURE

BREAKFAST AT

TIFFANYS (page 54)

FEATURE

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dontbeshy!UBMIT YOUR WEDDING SUBMIT YOUR WEDDING SUBMIT YOUR WEDD

In Good Company is anonline shop specialisingin parties for lifes bigevents, and our desirefor your guests to bein good company. Ourshop offers an exquisiterange imported linen,ribbon, tableware,

decorations and favours.

On a monthly basis, we publish an online magazine: The Good Newsletter the best source of design and decoration for your party. Twice a year wepublish a Weddings Issue, March and September, and we love to feature RealWeddings.

We are hoping you would be interested in subming your wedding day photos (or any of your pre-

wedding party photos). The submission would need to include 15 to 20 of your favourite photos,

covering a wide spectrum of the wedding day, so basically one or two of the bridal couple, bridal

party and wedding venue/party, and for the rest: a strong focus on the wedding design and dcor

elements: staonery, ceremony and recepon owers, table design, cake, favours etc. We love the

lile details!

Ideally, we would also like a short write up, really only a paragraph or two about the bridal couple

and the wedding, possibly highlighng your favourite wedding day touches and moments; and

recommended vendors.

All submissions will be considered, and we will nofy you of the inclusion, as well as send through

jpegs of the nal layout for your reference. There is no cost for your submission, and full credit will

be given to you as applicable, equally we do not pay for any submissions, but we will send a lile

thank you pressie your way!

If you have any quesons or need anything, feel free to email us at [email protected]

Looking forward to your seeing your good day!

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goodluckGOOD LOOKS

Are you lucky? If the year has not yet started on a good note, try again bywelcoming in the Chinese New Year. Maybe the Year of the Rabbit will

send some good luck your way?

TIFFANY & CO

INVITE YOUR BRIDESMAIDS FOR A BRIDAL

BREAKFAST THE DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING

TO THANK THEM FOR EVERYTHING THAT

THEY HAVE DONE FOR YOU.



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be a glamour girl

A bridal luncheon, also oencalled a bridesmaids luncheon

is a party thrown by the bridein honour of the bridesmaids

as a way of saying thank you.

She oen uses the event as anopportunity to present them

each with a thank-you gi.

Though the luncheon is all about giving thanks,

they also give all the bridesmaids parcularlythose who may live out of town or not know

each other well the opportunity to get to

know each other beer before the big day.

Bridal luncheons are tradionally informal

gatherings thrown the day before the wedding.

These days, however, its not uncommon to

have the event as much as two weeks before

the wedding.



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bride & co.

In true Tiany style sendyour guests our pre designed

printable party invitaons lled

in with your party parculars.

These can be placed in Tiany Blue envelopestrimmed with white ribbon to look just like

a Tiany gi box. Personalise the invitaon

wording to be Brides Name & Co. the

colouring and styling alone will allude

suciently to the Breakfast at Tianys theme.



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monochrome magicThe trick to a great breakfast party isto add a formality all its own. Forgetthat glitz and glamour is reserved

for the evening, and create amorning purity that is breathtakingly

pared back yet highly decorave.

First and foremost, create a party area that

is minimalisc in dcor this will ensure that

the focus is centered on the table with its

theme specic items and is not compeng with

other unnecessary and uncoordinated items.

A monochromac black and white eect with

a touch of sparkle and shine is can also be just

right for the start of the day.



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GOOD LOOKMENU

Fortunately, the guest list isinmate so a seated place seng

can be created for each guest.Inially create a blank canvas towork on: a starch white tablecloth,

napkins, white tableware, clearglassware and silver atware.

Lush, white cymbidium orchidsarranged in translucent blue and

white vases of varied shapesand sizes. These have then been

embellished with sparkling jewelsand san bows

Depending on your budget, you may for

example swap out the white napkins for

black ones, or possibly use crystal glassware

instead of basic glasses, the more rened

the beer suited to this theme. You may

also wish to add silver plate chargers and

silver place card holders, and whilst not

necessary these lile details wont go

unnoced, similarly the added touch of

custom table staonery.

Simply raid your jewellery box or thecosmec jewellery secon of your local

department store and fasten/tape to the

glass vases. Even plain clear glass hurricanes

or basic rectangular glass vases can be made

into something special with the addion of

some black san ribbon and an old stray clip

on diamante earring.



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sunny side up

A fabulous breakfast is a raretreat. Yoghurt, French pastries andsmoked salmon are massed on the

buet. Silver service delivers eggs

to order with pan fried ros androasted tomatoes.

This party has been created for a lovely long

and lazy breakfast, but like the name suggests

a bridal luncheon can be a lunch, dinner and

even just a tea with ny nger sandwiches,

mini muns and scones with jam. The idea is

to have a menu that is non-fuss but sll looks

glamourous. This is easily done by servingdishes in miniature.



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break the ice

with this ring

For a fun icebreaker, place one ofour printable queson cards at

each guests plate asking her to tella story about the bride.

At most bridal luncheons the

tradional bridesmaids pink icedcake lled with charms will beserved. There is always one specialcharm and the bridesmaid who

ends up with the charm in her sliceis predicted to be the next to marry.

For instance, a bridesmaids card can say:

What is the funniest thing the bride has done.

Another might read: What is the brides best

quality? Each bridesmaid can tell her story to

the whole table of aendants.

For our take on this tradion we kept to the

tradional Bundt style of the cake but instead

had it made up into a rich, dark chocolategateaux. And in lieu of charms, various rings

were placed onto ribbon cords and placed in the

centre of the cake, with each bridesmaid being

able to pull a string and reveal her jewel. These

could also be displayed in boxes similar to that

of a jewellery store and the bridesmaid could

then choose their own-boxed favour.



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bridesmaidcorsage

MATERIALSFlower of choice

Pearl Beads

Elasc Thread

San Ribbon

DIRECTIONS1. Thread pearl beads onto elasc string, t

measures approximately 60cm (this will cr

three bands around the wrist). Tie a doublknot and ensure secure.

2. Thread in and around the bracelet the b

san ribbon, e the ends in a bow.

3. With a small piece of elasc thread e t

ower stem to the back of the san bow.

IN GOOD HANDS



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centrepiece



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groomsmen buttoniere

MATERIALSFlowers of choiceScissors

Green Floral tape

10mm Ribbon of choice

Pin

IN GOOD HANDS

DIRECTIONS

1. Use scissors to cut the stem of the ower toa length of approximately 8cm. If you cut o

any leaves, save them to use as greenery.

2. Create a bed for the ower with a small

amount of greenery. The bed should not

extend much beyond the top of the ower

and should be visible from the sides.

3. Wrap all stems together completely witgreen oral tape.

4. Tie a bow at the boom of the

boutonniere.

5. Keep the fresh ower boutonniere mois

and cool unl it is ready to be used.



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GOOD LOOKSSTATIONERY

FRIENDSHIP CHAINS

To make friendship chains, use

scissors or pinking shears to cutout strips of decorave paper for

the chain links.

Write the rst name of each party

guest in large leers on a link.

Assemble the chain by gluing the

two ends of the rst strip together

to form the rst link, making sure

that the name is on the outside

of the link. Slip the next strip of

paper through the rst link andglue the ends together to make th

second link. Connue adding links

unl all guests are represented in

the chain. Make as many chains as

you like and drape the chains from

the centre of the ceiling to the

surrounding walls or on the back

of the guests chairs like we did.

bridesbouquet



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A Cinderella Moment Figurine

On bended knee, this groom isnt afraid to express how much he loves his beauful bride.

Stunning and sweet, this cake topper is ideal for the romancs.

R540 for the set



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The ceremonial cutting of the wedding cake is always a highlight of thereception. Make sure that you are ready for this picture perfect momentwith the perfect wedding cake topper. Whether youre taking a whimsicalapproach to your wedding or are more traditional when it comes to mattersof the heart, we have unique, traditional, vintage and funny wedding caketoppers from Weddingstar that truly reflect each bride and grooms personalstyle.

Groom in Traditional Morning Suit

Dressed in a classic morning suit this Groomis dashing and condent. Detailing includesa pale pink e and a rose bud boutonnire.R295 each

Bride Blowing KissesThis elegantly gowned Bride leans forwardto speed a sweet kiss on its way to her love.R295 each

GOODIES

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High Five - Bride and Groom

Celebrate marrying your best friend withthis fun cake topper. Full of energy andancipaon this Bride and Groom aremaking the most out of their big day.R635 for the set

Visit our website for the completerange of wedding cake toppers and

other accessories



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Congratulations if you are getting married in 2011! It is a year that promisesboth elegance and exoticism from the regal and romantic royal wedding toa vintage throw back to the roaring 1920s there is something for everyoneand a colour palette to die for.

GOOD ADVICE

WEDDINGTRENDS

1. Watercolour WonderThe colours for 2011 are tropical and fun, but with

a sun dappled look about them. Whats more brides

are combining two and three colours instead of just

one complemenng colour. The Pantone Spring 2011

palee has it nailed think honeysuckle pink, coral

rose, peapod green, beeswax yellow, regaa blue or

a paler (more like the turquoise blue of 2010) - blue

curaco. But for those brides who sll long for a lighter

shade of pale there is silver peony, russet, lavender

and silver cloud. It can be key to helping couples save

money while sll being able to have everything they

want on their special day.

2. Natural SettingsOutdoor weddings are a big must, indoor weddings

are geng a bit of break, as brides prefer the more

relaxed and comforng feeling an outdoor one has.

But you have been warned, the weather is hard to

predict, so have a plan B.

3. Make Your Own MarkDo It Yourself became a trend in 2010 with the

economy, and remains for 2011. Couples are rst

taking the me to make their wedding reect their

interests, passions and hobbies and then building

a wedding style from there. It is these independent

ideas that make the wedding an unforgeable

personal aair and todays brides want to add lile

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4. Flapper FineryVintage is sll hot and anything shabby

chic, but 2011 will be more opulent and

extravagant than 2010. Take a wedding style

cue from Marie Antoinee and the dapper

fashion of the 1920s, think dusty pink and

nudes, lots of lace, pearls but also peaches

and coral colours and add metallic gold and

silver trims for a bit of sparkle.

Get your guy involved in the wedding

planning. Possibly suggest he arrange for

a lile gentlemans club/speakeasy bar

complete with whiskey, cigars and even a card

table or two. And how about leng him plan

a surprise honeymoon!

5. Royal RomanticWith a royal wedding around the corner

everyone is forecasng fairytale bling:

crystals, sophiscated sequins and beading

will be showing up everywhere. And not

just on the dress, think oral arrangements

and the wedding cake too. Not to menon

monogrammes, that are sure to reect the

customs and tradions of the royal family.

Fashion wise, strapless gowns will be replaced

by asymmetrical ones, sheer or peek-a-boo

necklines. Embellished belts are en vogue as

are beauful hues instead of the usual white

or ivory; feathered headpieces, shredded

fabrics and airy plumes.

6. Cool BritanniaFor brides who do not envision a fairytale st

there is sll the opon of a preppy chic aair

that exudes the London look. In neednt be th

full red, white and blue Union Jack come Aus

Powers swinging 60s Party - classic and chic p

and stripes provide the perfect remix of retro,

preppy sensibility.

But the vibrant and funky theme is ideal for a

pre wedding party so go the full hog with a

very Brish street party feel with paper chains

bunng, union jack paper ags and all things

totally cool!

7. Exotic ExperienceThe 2011 colour palee alone is regarded as a

exoc journey, and India is denitely the it

country. Choose a vibrant colour palee and a

strong metallic elements - this theme also mak

for a original twist on the typical bacheloree

slumber and pamper party.



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8. Fun with FoodFor the cocktail hour or wedding aer

party perfecon bring in a gourmet food

truck. Whether it is a real ice cream truck

or makeshi sidewalk carts of coee and

doughnuts it is sure to be a hit! And for the

main menu itself? Simple, tradional food but

of excellent quality and presented in a very

modern way or with a touch of originality.

9. Wedding.comWhat with everyone on Facebook, YouTube,

Twier, Flickr and Vimeo your wedding will

naturally be part of it all as well! Keep your

guests informed about the wedding details via

a wedding website or blog, or even just lile

posts revealing your excitement and plans to

date. 10. The Green Scene

Couples connue to think green, even if it is insmall ways like second-hand and vintage weddin

dresses, found dcor, LED lighng, recycled

staonery and local organic food.

Take it to another level, and bring your

photographer in on the act by creang a

wedding photo or video booth at the wedding

that allows for easy upload to the net.

ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF

www.welovepictures.co.za

And even with all this new technology, old schoo

draped backdrops and relaxed sengs

photography is sll cool as are wedding albums

reminiscent of the sevenes.



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If you havent already seen this wedding on the blogosphere then you arein for a treat! It is the one of a kind, 100% authentic wedding of Maikeand Travis from welovepictures.co.za.

GOOD LIFE

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THINGS WE LOVE:The customised stationerythat Maike and Travis had designed byGerhard van Wyk from This Pencil and for capturing their love for proteas and bunting.

Their photographer Otto Schulze, who did all the great and lovely things that Maike andTravis see do themselves when it comes to photography. Isnt it great when photographersget their look but with them in it!Maikes stunning vintage wedding dress and belt, her gorgeous flower and bird cage veil anddoesnt Travis look so dapper in his bow tie.All of Maikes amazing DIY details: hand painted signage, books tied with ribbon, screenprinted heart napkins, wooden cutlery, fabric bunting, just picked bunches of flowers, jamjar glasses,kiddies wigwam and dressing up area the list goes on and on.



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We loved Maikes look so much we begged her to sell to us and she agreed!So get the exact goods for a fraction of the price and effort!

GET THE LOOK

maikes treasure

Bunng R30 for 3m for hire(40m available)

Banshew Boles R5 each for hireConsol Glass Jam Jars small, medium

and large R5 each for hirePainted Signage R30 each for hire

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Piece de resistancThe highlight of this collecon must be the ered

cupcake stands. Available in two sizes and the

opon of buying beauful lace laser cut cupcake

wrappers will make quite a talking point when it

comes to cut the cake or rather cupcake!

4 Tier Cake Stand

1 disposable, 4 er, card cakestand. Packed

at. A beauful display for delicious cakes.

R135 each

6 Tier Cake Stand

1 disposable, 6 er, card cake stand. Packed

at. A beauful display for delicious cakes.

R360 each

Cupcake Wrappers10 beauful, laser cut, buery cupcake

wraps. Dress your cupcakes to make them

look even taser.

R70 for 10


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Our new collection, Something in the Air is what wedding dreams are madeof. This all-white with a touch of silver is stunning in it s simplicity, andmost notably the laser cut lace detailing and butterflies make it even moredelicate and delightfully suited to most any wedding or pre wedding party.

somethingintheair



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Clever Cones

The Something in the Air collecon leaves no small detail untouched. The paper cones are perfect fo

lling with confe think all white rose petals, but can equally be used on a dessert table for guest

to ll with sweets or place already lled ones on each place seng as your guests partying favour.

And if you want to try something dierent, ask your cater to serve canapes in the cones, or for a

circus come carnival feel top with candy oss, or create a popcorn bar.

Confe Cones

10 beauful confe cones and 10 buery sckers.

Perfect for confe or sweets and treats.

R70 for 10

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOP



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Stationery Suite All in OneThe versality is this collecon is awe-inspiring. Invitaon cards can equally be printed on with the

ceremony details to serve as wedding day programmes (you could even add wooden scks to the

boom to make paddle fans). The invitaon cards can also make for table menu cards and if oyu

have any le over aer the wedding the cards and envelopes can even be carried through to the

thank you cards.

Invitaons and Envelopes

10 buery invitaons & 10 envelopes (1 test card included). Pop in

your printer to create beauful staonery.

R85 for 10




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Tie a TagWhere do we start with what you can do with these lace edged swing tags! Naturally they make

for perfect place cards e one around each napkin and they serve as prey napkin rings too!

Alternavely these can also be ed to favours and serve as favour tags and if you personalize

with the guests name you have a favour, tag and place card all in one.

Create a Stir

Cocktail hour can somemes be exactly that a full hour where guests are le alone to socialis

before the ocial recepon kicks o. Help your guests feel comfortable and get the party

started with this social srrer sck, each srrer has a lile conversaon starter on it. Serve

together with your signature drink straight aer the ceremony and your guests wont even

noce that you have skipped town to take lots and lots of photos.

Find Your Flutter

Need an original idea for an escort card seang display. How about pining these buery

shaped placecards to a pinboard and write on the guests name on the front and their assigned

table on the back. You could also have the bueries displayed on branches.

Swing Tags10 dainty swing tags with pre-ed white 3mm san ribbon. Perfect

for so many uses.

R50 for 10

Social Srrers

20 buery social srrers. Sr up some laughter and let the banterbegin. Each srrer has a fun, romanc themed, conversaon starter.

R50 for 20





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Butterfly BountyThese laser cut out bueries are perfect for the rims of glasses, but can also be ed to retro

straws, stuck onto white paper lanterns, popped into the bridal partys bouquets or into table

arrangements.

Place cards

10 beauful buery place cards. One half has an elegant laser cut design and the other is le blank

to write the name of your guest. Pop onto a glass for the perfect nishing touch at a place seng.

R50 for 10

Table Number Cards

12 prey table number cards printed both sides with numbers 1-12.

R60 for 12




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Fluttering FavoursNo need to stress about what to give as a lile token of appreciaon this lile box complete with

ribbon e in itself is a thoughul touch. Fill with sweets or place on your dessert table and guestscan ll them themselves.

Favour Boxes

10 Beauful buery favour boxes with white san 3mm ribbon. Add your own personalised

ourish if you fancy.

R70 for 10




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Talking Tables

This lile buery shaped box of trivia cards is the nal addion to a perfect wedding recepon

table. Place a box at each wedding table or buy just a few and place one card at each place seng.

Your guests will love it and you may have to ask more than once for quiet for the wedding speeches.

Also a great ice breaker for a bridal shower.

Winged WonderThese lile buery die cut cards have been designed for your guests to write well wishes on and to

e to the branches of a designated tree a great lile Dutch wedding tradion. But these cards can

also be used in similar ways to the swing tags and place cards.

Trivia Cards60 buery shaped trivia cards with a romanc theme. Perfect ice breakers. Get the table talking!

R50 for box of 60 cards




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Trivia Cards

60 buery shaped trivia cards with a romanc theme. Perfect ice breakers. Get the table talking!

R50 for box of 60 cards




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delicateceramicsGOOD AS NEW

Are you looking to create an eclectic look for your table centepieces but

with a organic feel to it? These gorgeous new ceramics that we have recentlysourced are so stunning that very little or no floral elements need to beadded. Perfect for earthy choices like grasses, proteas and succulents or justadd a tea light.



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Opposite Page: Rose Vista Vove R15 for hire, Heart Vista VoveR15 for hire,Cabbage Leaf VasSmall R30 for hire,Bird forR5 hire,Pear Vase R10 for hire.

This Page: Leaf Vove R10, Ginko VaseR30 for hire,Protea VaseR15 for hire, Garlic Vase R20for hire.




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teawithtraceyGOOD LIFE

Shona (our lovely new co-worker) had the honour of being hersister-in-laws bridesmaid and party planning extraordinaire forthe kitchen tea. It was a traditional afternoon tea party but with

a major twist a hypnotist arrived for the entertainment!



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THINGS WE LOVE:The eclecc color scheme: pastel pink, greens and blues but a bit of bright lime

green and fuchsia pink in the sweets and treats.

The custom tea towel aprons made for all the guests and a special one

personalised for Tracey.

Secretly we are pleased as punch with our ered wedding cake wrapped gi,

and Shonas cute gi of a cake stand and a kid sized toaster!



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White Bird Garlands R30 each, Bird Cages R30 for hire, Linen Table Runners

R25 each for hire, Gingham Napkins R5 each for hire, Teapot R30 for hire,

Tiered Cake Plates R30 each for hire, Glass Jars Small R10 each for hire,

Medium R20 each for hire, Large R30 each to hire, Sweet Scoops R5 each

for hire, Silver Anque Cake Stand R100 each for hire. Red and White Lollipops

R10 each, Petersham Ribbon from R3 per metre.



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classicandcoolGOOD LIFE

Tracey and Clinton celebrated their wedding with a classical affairheld Hazeldene Hall - one of Johannesburgs old colonial historical

gems. Here Tracey shares her wedding day story:

My style is very much vintage and classic, which is why I fell in love with Hazeldene Hall thesecond I saw it. It has a classic colonial architecture and inside it has Victorian touchessuch as high pressed metal ceilings, original fireplaces, stained glass windows, crystal

chandeliers and broekielace around the veranda. Another of Hazeldene Halls claimsto fame is that the iconic SA tale of Jock of the Bushveld was written in its study. The

substantial gardens show off a Victorian glory and reflect the axial approach of symmetryand balance. A long rectangular pond can be found to the side of the house where we

had floating lanterns and surrounding candles.



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For my dress, I knew exactly whatI wanted (my mission was to finda dress with a big bow around mywaist) and when I saw my dress Iknew that was the one it was the only dress I tried on,and I knew I didnt need to keep

looking.My bouquet was a tight bunch ofcream roses with cream ribbonand pearls wrapped aroundthe stems. My bridesmaids woreblack long dresses with a bouquetof white lilies with black ribbonwrapped around the stems.



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My colour scheme was very neutral, the decor was all white with crystal platesand pearl crockery, white orchids and lilies for our centre pieces in a long tallvase. We had a delicious gorgeous all-white candy bar on the balcony fullof coconut ice, fudge white chocolate, marshmallows and truffles. For someentertainment we had a photo booth where guests could go dress in silly hatsand glasses and scarves and take couple and/or group shots and then eachget a copy of it in an old school photo strip.



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For transport to and from the wedding we had stunning imported stretch creamLincolin limos - the only two in South Africa. My father drove me to the venue alongwith my two brothers in his Rolls-Royce. For both sides of our families and 50 of ourclosest friends we hired limo buses to take them to the wedding and back so they

didnt have to worry about driving home late at night after the party!



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The food was catered by the well known By Word Of Mouth - they wereexcellent! My cake was designed and made by The Cake Genie and it was a5 tier chocolate and vanilla cake with a black and white damask print.

Our professional photographs we taken by Christopher Munton and he reallybought in an element of that vintage, classical feel to the couple shots atthe venue but he was also able to bring out a fun, unique side with Clintonsindividual and groomsmen shots!

White Paper Lanterns

Small R30 each, Medium R40 each, LargeR50 each

Wedding Sign R30 for hire

White Wooden Leers

R5 each to hire and R50 to buy

IN GOOD COMPANYFOR HIRELove Silver Aluminium Leers R30 to hire

Silver Plate Chargers R5 each to hire

Glass Vases

Small R10 to hire, Medium R20 each,Large R30 each

White Sky Lanterns R330 for 10



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lovelylanternsGOOD RIDDANCE

As you start to design the decor of your wedding or event, dont overlookthe many interesting uses for paper lanterns. There are so many sizes,colours and interesting shapes to choose from and with the use of batterypowered LED lights you can put them anywhere and even keep themafterwards to decorate your house.

Consider using them as yourtable centerpieces, for example place your ower arrangements insidesmall paper lanterns.Run a string of lanterns overhead above the table to dene the space.

As an aisle marker you can hang them from shepherd hooks at the end of your aisle, or o the backof chairs just the same way your would use a oral pomander.You can use the larger paper lanterns at ground level to mark your aisle, add detail, or camouagean unsightly area.One of the preest ways to decorate a tent for a wedding recepon, or any space for that maer,

is to hang a collecons of paper lanterns from the ceiling.



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GOOD LIFE

HOW WE METGraham and I met eight years ago. I was a law student working part-time inMontblanc in Sandton. Graham walked in to buy a pen refill and walked out with awatch that I sold to him. Four years later I was a qualified lawyer and Graham wasappointed as an advocate on a matter I was working on by my boss. A few monthslater I moved to London to take up an exciting opportunity in the city Grahamcalled to wish me good luck. Two years later I was back living in South Africa andGraham and I bumped into each other at a restaurant. In October 2009 after a few

months of friendship, Graham and I started dating he proposed in April 2010 andwe were married in August 2010 my life partner and best friend had been known to

me all along and the universe had finally conspired to bring us together!

AIMEE AND GRAHA



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Pre-marital counselling and minister

St Columbas Church 011 646 5420

Engagement Ring and Wedding Bands

Piero 011 483 3442Venue www.shepstonegardens.co.za

Wedding Invitaons et al Ample Ideas 082 458 1386

Bridal Dress Howard Green Couture 082 886 6123

Bridesmaid Dresses

Pallu Designer Wear (011) 783 8290

Make-up Piers Braybrooke 083 733 8205

Hair Solaris (011) 783 6520

Ouits for the guys www.eurosuit.co.za

Wedding Co-Ordinator, Flowers, Dcor Ideas,

Sourcing and Seng up of Dcor and Flowers

Kirsten Etsebeth 078 431 3323

Dcor Ideas and Sourcing

Sarah-Jane Forman 082 606 2911Fabrics www.blackfabrics.co.za

Wedding Goodies www.ingoodcompany.co.za

Furniture Hire www.loungesociety.co.za

Photographer www.chrismunton.co.za

Food Miyas Cuisine 083 459 4818

Wedding Cake Tart 082 412 7818

Music Jazz Band 083 377 3132

Classic Car Hire www.classiccarhire.co.za

Wedding Favours [email protected]

Coee Staon www.coeeright.co.za

THE PROPOSALOn Easter Friday in April 2010 Graham and I headed away for the weekend to Magaliesburg. I waspreoccupied and I wanted to speak with Graham about where he thought our relationship was goingbut could do no such thing we had only been dating for 5 months and I was worried he would thinkI was a crazy woman! It poured with rain the whole day but eventually cleared in the late afternoonand Graham suggested that we go for a walk. Off we set for the top of a koppie in the reserve the airsmelled beautiful and clean and the sky was bright with the late afternoon light. We reached the topand I thought how romantic, what a spectacular view, what a lovely place to get engaged! Next thing

I knew Graham kissed me and stared at me in a very special sort of way and I just knew that he wasgoing to ask me to marry him. Graham half-knelt on the rocks and told me that he wanted to growold and grey with me and share his life with me! And so we were engaged on a beautiful Highveldafternoon at the top of a mountain and my heart soured! Not that easy a place to get cellphone signalto share our exciting news! Nothing can prepare you for how you feel when you know and understandthat someone just gets you and loves you as much as you love them... Five months later we weremarried in front of our family and friends. A spectacular and overwhelmingly happy day. Someoneonce said that sometimes life is too good to be alone and sometimes life is too hard to be alone Inow know exactly what that means.



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I just remember being so happy and smiling all day Gray and I were so relaxed andwe just had so much fun!



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THINGS WE LOVEAimees style: a relaxed picnic complete with lounge areas and cocktail tables spread bothinside and outside of Shepstone Gardens.The food: portable diningthat came in a variety of courses gluvein and canaps,starters, mains, and dessert harvest table (together with nutella crepe stand and jars ofdifferent icings and toppings so that people could make up their own cupcakes; cheese

platters, fresh soup and bread).The vintage colour palette of dusty pink, grey and ivory coinciding with the old-worldstyle garden flowers, birdcages filled with flowers and antique fabric drapery.The jazz band playing all day in the garden under the bell tower, as well as quirkyactivities for guests a photo booth with props, signature vases, each couple were given apuzzle piece of a Georgia OKeefe picture to paint, an all-day coffee bar, and a good oldfashioned game of boucce.And a brilliant idea of serving their wedding cake at the church straight after the service.



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Goose Grease Paint Your Own Wooden

Doll Cake Topper

Each Kit comes in a muslim bag with a

Goose Grease wooden tag, One girl andone boy wooden doll (lile mini versions

are also sold separately), 6 colours of

paint: black, white, brown, taupe, red

and royal blue. Varnish. Thick paint brush.

Thin paint brush. Sand Paper (to erase

mistakes) and Toothpick (for ne details

like the eyes).

R150 for the kit



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HANDMADEWEDDINGGOOD BOOKS

Handmade Weddings

More than 50 Cras to Style and Personalize Your Big Day.By Eunice Moyle, Sabrina Moyle, and Shana Faust

(Chronicle Books, San Francisco, 2010). Photo by Joseph De Leo.

Hello!Luckys newest book, wrien in collaboraon with stylist extraordinaire and former Martha

Stewart Weddings senior style editor Shana Faust features over 50 DIY wedding cras in six unique

wedding styles, perfect for personalising your wedding day.

What I love is the lile bride and groom cake topper that you can make possibly because we

have those exact lile wooden dolls that you need to make them in stock from Goose Grease; and

this project is so easy you could be a stellar bridesmaid and make it up as a lile gi for the bridalshower cake!

For the full DIY head over to MYDIYWEDDING.COM

hp://www.mydiyweddingday.com/2010/12/new-diy-wedding-book-handmade-weddings.html

And if you like this project you are going to love the other ones too.


Handmade Weddings

R235 each



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5 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR SHOOT WORK FOR YOU1. Pick a location that means something to you. It can be a simple one like your favourite park, theplace where you first met or even at home.

2. Wear clothes that reflect your personality. We love vintage inspired things so this helped with ourstyling on the day, but perhaps you love wearing jeans and a tee.

3. The photos are about the two of you and the exciting time that lies ahead. See it as a practice

round for your wedding. Do you like to smile or kiss or even just look at each other? Be comfortablewith one another and find which poses work for you. It is also a good day for your makeup/hair trialto see how they photograph. I also had our wedding florist make a small bouquet to use as a prop sothat I could get an idea of what flowers and colours I liked.

4. A theme really helps and if you can tie it together with you wedding then the creative processwill be easier. Deciding what type of wedding you would like will assist when you are forming yourtheme ideas. We went with a vintage theme and some of the props used in our shoot made their wayto our wedding.

5. Finally dont be afraid to share your ideas with your photographer. If you are a stylist at heartthen have some props ready or style your home to suit the feel of the shoot. You have to be happywith the end results so speak up.

Stay trueto yourselfand you cantgo wrong.Rememberthere are norules!



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stylishshootGOOD LIFE

Hello readers... Thank you to the In Good Company team for having me! I am Nadia

from Cupcake Couture. I am a newly married blogger and creative crafter specialisingin ribbon rosettes and corsages of all shapes and sizes. I love buttons and vintagehaberdashery items. You can read more about what I do on my blog as well as join myPackage Project.Daniel and I got married last year November and it

truly was one of the best days of my life! Clichs aside,

nothing comes close to the feelings experienced on

your wedding day.

We started o our wedding planning as the beginningof 2010 aer being engaged for six months. Daniel

and I are both creave people and so enjoyed making

and designing decor and brainstorming ideas. Our

engagement shoot was the rst in a series of creave

tasks that we embarked on together.

The inspiraon for our shoot came from 1950s photos

with just a hint of Mad Men.

We started o shoong at our lile home that

is where we got engaged and moved onto a

beauful heritage building in Durban.

At rst I felt very nervous about the idea of posing

for the camera, but with Daniel by my side that

soon faded away. I tried to only focus on himand I found that made it so much easier. Our

wedding photographer Tyrone Bradley shot our

engagement shoot and he really added to the

relaxed and fun feel on the day.

Engagement shoots are really a great way to

capture a special me in your lives before the

wedding stress hits! Enjoy each moment!



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haberdasherypostcardIN GOOD HANDS

Hosting a vintage pre-wedding party and need to give a favour that isunique but equally useful? Fashion old school postcards into cards wrappedin pretty Petersham ribbons, trimmed with pins and little bits and bobs.

MATERIALSVintage Postcards

(Sourced from Cupcake Couture) hp://lovecupcakecouture.blogspot.com

Various styles and colours of Petersham Ribbon, San Ribbon, Twine. 3m of each for one card.

(Available online at www.ingoodcompany.co.za)Bits and bobs: charms, miniature pegs, buons, bobby pins, buons etc.

(Found around the house)

DIRECTIONS1.Select an odd number of threads: 3 or 5. Colour co-ordinate with the post cards colouring.

2.Wind around each card, 3m of each ribbon or twine, and fasten with scky tape at the back of the

card.

3.Aach to the card with double sided tape accessories like buons, fake owers.



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couturecorsages

GOOD LUCK

Nadia is the girl behind Cupcake Couture and she creates the most gorgeous ribbonboutonnire. As you know we heart ribbon, so to have it made up into a brooch is welljust plain lovely. Recently Nadia cooked up a batch for us for our Easter vintage party(big reveal in next months issue), and we decided that we would give some away as weare sure our bride-to-be readers would love some for their bridesmaids!

HOW TO ENTER:Simply visit our website and pick your favourite ribbon tough choice as we have over 150 differentvarieties. Then drop us a mail at [email protected] with its name and your name andemail address.

COMPETITION RULES1. The prize is five ribbon corsages designed by Cupcake Couture. These are already in stock, sounfortunately this prize is not for a customised set. This prize includes delivery nationwide to yourlocal post office counter.

2. The competition runs from the 24th February to the 23rd March 2011.3. It is open to all South African residents.4. The winner will be selected at random using random.org.5. One email is one entry, and one email per person.6. Any questions? Email us at [email protected].



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aleitartistryGOOD PEOPLE

Aleit Wedding and Event Coordination specialises in the coordination andexecution of superior, sophisticated weddings and events. Each wedding andevent is unique and personal.

By paying aenon to the nest detail, they create a denive ambiance that is chic with

understated elegance and unique styling a look and feel tailored to their clients specic wishes.

They bring together top service providers who are able to meet very high trend seng standards

and deliver a personal and stress-free experience.

If you are planning a wedding, or any funcon for that maer, be sure to visit their website for moredetails, and even if you already have wedding planner or are a DIY bride, their website is full of

inspiraon and ideas. Plus, they have an online shop too! Fill with unique items that are not readily

available anywhere else.

We are thrilled to be able to showcase some of Aleits real weddings over the next few pages. Want

more? Then why not get a copy of his book, which is full of stunning photos and planning secrets

from cover to cover.

www.aleit.co.za



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SIMPLICITY PERSONALISATIONENJOYMENTThis magnificent coffee-table book features the geniusof Aleit, South Africas most distinguished weddingcoordinator, as he and his team plan and execute lavish andunforgettable wedding celebrations. Specialist photographersshowcase actual weddings creating a complete overview intimeless, classic design. A comprehensive planning summary,from South Africas finest service providers, ensures thatyour dream day becomes a breathtaking reality. 100 Wordsabout Weddings is the ultimate guide to help you designyour own wedding and have fun doing it.

Available for purchase atwww.aleit.co.za/shop 100 Words About WeddingsR265 each

GET THE LOOK

AIMEE AND MARCOVENUE MolenVliet Wine Farm www.molenvliet.co.za CHEFS DETAILS AND CAKE Merle082 4599 234 MUSICIANS Saxophonist www.russenwich.com DJ and Full Band Rene www.djrene.co.za STATIONERY DESIGNER AND FAVOURS Mixed Elements www.mixedelements.co.zaFLORIST Floral Affairs. www.floralaffairs.co.za LIGHTING AND FLOORING SomethingDifferent Concepts and Shows www.something-different.co.za PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Dreyerwww.joe.co.za VIDEOGRAPHER Tolken Media www.tolkenmedia.co.za PROFESSIONALSERVICE STAFF. Shake and Serve www.shakeandserve.co.za HAIR & MAKE-UP Luciano dosSantos [email protected] HIRING Top Table www.toptable.co.za and Exclusive Hire www.ehire.co.za

ANNIE AND RYANVENUE MolenVliet Wine and Guest Estate www.molenvliet.co.za FOOD DISH Food and Socialwww.dishfood.co.za CAKE Roxanne Floquet www.roxannefloquet.com FLORIST OKASIE www.okasie.co.za PHOTOGRAPHER Jean-Pierre Uys www.jeanpierrephotography.co.za HAIR &MAKE-UP Lianne Kakebeeke [email protected] HIRING Exclusive Hire www.ehire.co.za

LADINE AND THYSVENUE Diemersdal Wine Estate www.diemersdal.co.za TENT Nomadik Tents www.nomadiktents.co.za BAR Urban Tonic www.urbantonic.co.za LIGHTING Something Different Concepts and

Shows www.something-different.co.za HIRING Top Table www.toptable.co.za FLOWERS OKASIEwww.okasie.co.za CATERING DISH Food and Social www.dishfood.co.za DRAPING [email protected] CAKE Cakes by Wade [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHER ZaraZoo Photography www.zara-zoo.com VIDEOGRAPHER Altus Tolken Video Productions [email protected]

CATHERINE AND PAULVENUE Clouds Estate www.cloudsestate.co.za PHOTOGRAPHER Jan-Hendrik van derWesthuizen www.janhendrik.co.za CO-ORDINATION The Aleit Group www.aleit.co.za

www.ingoodcompany.co.za | 7171 | www.ingoodcompany.co.za


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party911IN GOOD HANDS

download forFREEat

www.ingoodcompany.co.za

Whether it is for the bachelorette party or the wedding day itself, theselittle party survival kit bags are just what you need in an emergency and torecover and be ready to party all night long again, and again! Simply print,cut and stick these goodie bags together. On the back fill in the bagscontents and any little extras that you think you might need.

Suggested party bag llers include:- Sewing Kit

- Clear Nail Polish

- Coon wool Swabs

- Nail File

- Makeup

- Brush and comb

- Tissues (both dry and wet) -

- Eye Drops

- Panado

- Breath Mints

- Band Aids

Party Survival Kit PrintableThis printable pdf. le includes the following:

Handbag shaped Favour Box

Favour tag that reads:

Thanks for being my bridesmaid. I couldnt have survived without you.

And

ThanksMini Petal Envelope: two color ways

Circle tags:

- Take Two and Call Me in the Morning (to sck on envelope with Panado inside)

- Pucker Up (to sck on Tic Tacs/mints in envelope)



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coolbrittania

GOOD LOOKS

Ding Dong the bells are going to ring!Prince William and Kate are to marry on the

19th April 2011. Host your very own Great British StreetParty and with our latest collection all you need to do is

add some cucumber sandwiches and homemade lemonade.



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welcoming partyIf you are having a desnaon wedding, or if many of your guests are travelling from afar,

plan to organise an informal Meet and Greet party. This party naturally happens before the

wedding day, but these ideas that follow can easily be used for a post wedding get together

too. Most likely, you will be geng married on the weekend, but many of your guests will

arrive the day before the funcon, therefore it is a good idea to have scheduled a casual gettogether for example on a Friday aernoon if it is a Saturday aernoon wedding, whereby

you will be able to spend some real quality me with your family and friends.

INVITATIONS

As part of your desnaon wedding invitaons, it is customary to provide accommodaon

details. This could include varied hotel, guesthouse and B&B opons, possibly some that you

have been able to negoate discounted rates for your wedding guests. In addion you may

wish to include a separate note card with the details of the pre wedding party or send this at

a later stage based on your conrmed guest list.

GOOD TIP: Set up a wedding blog or website where you can provide all sorts of informaon

to assist your guests. This could include informaon about the wedding locaon and

surrounding areas, how to get there, accommodaon and sightseeing opons as well as you

could share details about how you met, a bit about each of you and the proposal. A mini

photo album and a comments/quesons secon are great ideas too!

WELCOME BAGS

When your guests arrive, it is a thoughul touch to have a welcome bag placed inside their

hotel room to welcome them to their wedding and immediately make them feel at ease.Some fun ideas that apply to all locaons include:

A n, canvas bag, box or basket whereby the lile goodies can be placed inside. For example

if you are geng married on an island or in the African bush ll a lile local woven basket.

Boled water customised with labels is an inexpensive but useful item to include.

Lile mini packets of local sweets and treats or baked goodies.

A note card welcoming them to your wedding a cost eecve and co-ordinang choice

would be a postcard featuring the locaon.

A lile favour in the form of a souvenir makes it easy to nd something useful and

appropriate: key rings, candles, memo pads, matches etc.

ENTERTAINMENT

A pre wedding party is a good way for your guests to meet each other and already start

having a good me! Add to the merriment by having a few casual acvies:

Sport: A bit of soccer or volleyball

Lawn Games: Croquet, bocce and giant jenga

Something for the Kids:

Live Entertainment: African or Belly Dancers, Fireworks



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TEA FOR TWO?Could this tea party vase be the best invenon since sliced bread? We think so! And can be used to

decorate your home long aer the party guests have le. Plus, no street party is complete without

ags and windmills, and whilst these are of the miniature kind, they are sure to make your drinksand food look very fesve.

Teapot vase Price to be advised.

Canap Flags 24 canap ags with 4 dierent designs. Pop in your sandwiches and canaps to label

and decorate. R45 for 24

Windmills Take a mini windmill in your hand and watch them spin around in the summer breeze. Or

use a prey decoraon in your plant pots. R60 for 16



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The great thing about aStreet Party is that the menuis meant to be non-fuss,so typical down-to-earthBritish inspired savoury andsweet things should do thetrick like:

Bangers and Mash: Mini pork sausagesand served with potato wedges

Roast Beef and Mustard: Cocktail rolls

with slices of rare beef, tomatoes and

mustard

Fish n Chips: Serve sh nuggets/strips

with chips use paper cones or our paper

cups.

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches: fresh white

bread, cream cheese and cucumbers, and

then be sure to cut the crusts o!

Scones with Jam: miniature scones

covered in buer, strawberry jam and

cloed cream

Crumpets: Lile crumpets served hot with

buer and a selecon of jams and syrup.

Trie: In small clear glasses make up a

trie in the royal colours: think white

sponge cake and cream, red strawberries

and blue jelly.

Jelly and Custard: Make jelly in the paper

cups and have a jug of custard alongside.Strawberries and Cream: Nothing could

be simpler to make: place bowls of berries

and a can of whipped cream alongside

and add the sugar bowl.

Cupcake Stands2 mini cake stands, both with reversible ers. Stack up your

party treats and cakes on each er to create a royal display.R115 for 2

Cake StandA card cake stand with reversible er. Let your Victoria Spongetake pride of place on this delighul stand.R90 each

Paper Napkins20 fun and quirky printed napkins with a prey scalloped edge.3-ply. R40 for 20

paper Plates

12 paper plates in 3 dierent designs. Just perfect to nibble yoursausage rolls from! R55 for 12

Paper Plaers4 paper plaers in 2 dierent designs. Serve your sandwichesand party food on these plaers, ready for friends andneighbours to get stuck in! R45 for 4

Paper Cups

12 paper cups. Ideal to sip your lemonade. R45 for 12



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scones

INGREDIENTS2 cups all-purpose our1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 pinch salt1/4 cup margarine1/8 cup white sugar1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 220 degrees C. Line a baking sheet withparchment paper. Si the our, cream of tartar, baking soda andsalt into a bowl. Rub in the buer unl the mixture resemblesne breadcrumbs. Sr in the sugar and enough milk to mix toa so dough.Turn onto a oured surface, knead lightly and rollout to a 2cm thickness. Cut into 5cm rounds and place on theprepared baking sheet. Brush with milk to glaze.Bake for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack. Serve with bueror cloed cream and strawberry jam.

Cupcake Wrappers and

Toppers

50 cupcake cases with

prey scalloped edges and

24 card cake toppers in 4

designs.

R60 a pack

Paper Bowls

4 paper bowls in dierent

designs. Share your party

crisps and snacks with

friends and neighbours.R50 for 4



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roseIN GOOD HANDS

Florists worldwide are sure to have aheart attack when they see this DIYversion of the rose bouquet spotted overat Kiss The Groom. We are sure webroke every cardinal floristry rule, but

figure it looks just as good, and it onlyhas to last a day afterall!

MATERIALS5 Large Red Roses

Glue Gun with Glue

Scissors

Coon wool

Florists Green Tape

DIRECTIONS1. Heat up your glue gun.

2. Trim roses of all leaves, and cut

stems o, except for one being the

best rose which is to form the centre

rose of the bouquet.

3. Using scissors cut o the green base

of the ower, and then gently pluck allthe petals o the rose. Discard any petals that are small or have brown spots or edges.

4. Turn the rose upside down and add hot glue to the base of the rose, then sck on the petals.

Repeat this step mulple mes slowly working your way all around the base of the rose. To create

a big rose, half way through you will start gluing your rose petals to the other petals centre as

opposed to the centre of the arrangement.

5. For the stem, make a handle by wrapping around coonwool covered in green orists tape.



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whats in a name?that which we call a rose

by any other name wouldsmell as sweet

JULIET from Romeo & Julieby William Shakespear



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