Envelop yourself in the sweetest shades of pink with generous lashings of passionate red in this dreamy setting that will set hearts aflutter.

Ingredients for this theme:

Floral Designs & Stationery by Michelle of Wishing Tree

Favours of little chocolates in miniature baskets

Wedding Cake by Truly Scrumptious

Photography by Alan of The Photoz

Venue by Cyberview Lodge Resort & Spa

Pink and red shades are interpreted in a multitude of tones and timbres to create a feminine setting. Flowers play an important role with perfect rose blooms in a variety of shades that accentuates romance at your wedding.

Fuchsia-coloured gerberas line the wedding aisle, which are complemented perfectly by the bold tie backs on the white-clad chairs. Tables continue the theme with a cascade of pink and red hued blossoms and green pom-poms. Crystal beads and a shower of baby’s breath turn the setting into pure magic.

Concept & Colour:
Amidst the sweet pinks lay fuchsia, to warm up the tone of your sweet wedding day. Hints of greens and reds add a dash of style to this wedding theme.
Stationery & Favours: Personalise the wedding with all stationery like placecards and wedding programmes handwritten. Have a love poem greet the guests as they take their seats to honour the bride and groom’s love; all by Michelle of Wishing Tree.
The Menu & Wedding Cake: An irresistable combination of canapes of little jellies, fruit tartlets, mini pies and eclairs make for a tasty treat at your garden wedding; by Truly Scrumptious.

Editor says:
Capitalize on your femininity with the many shades of pink and its family colours that are available to express your passion and love for each other.

1.    Flash photography emphasizes pink tones, so be sure to even out skin with a yellow-toned foundation. Start around the nose and mouth where there’s redness, then blend out to the rest of the face.

2.    Set concealer and foundation with Sheer Finish Loose Powder to make them longer-lasting and to ensure that skin looks matte in pictures.

3.    If your dress has an open neckline, be sure to enhance your neck and chest with a dusting of Bronzing Powder.

4.    Use a water-resistant liner that can withstand tears; try Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner applied with the Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush. If you prefer to line with shadow, make it longer-lasting by applying it with a slightly damp Eye Liner Brush. Finish with a water-resistant mascara like Lash Glamour.

5.    After applying all your eye makeup, finish with a highlighter shade on the browbone to assentuate your eyes. Rub your finger in a light matte shade and pat lightly on the outer corner of the browbone.

6.    For a pretty flush that lasts, use two shades of Blush. First, apply a neutral shade on the apples of cheeks, blending up into the hairline, then downwards to soften. Then apply a brighter shade just on the apples of cheks.

7.    Neutral and pale lip colors look washed out in photographs, so choose a lipstick that’s one to two shades brighter than what you normally wear. Pinks, roses and plums are great choices for brides.

8.    To make Lip Colour last longer, line and fill in lips with Lip Pencil before applying your lipstick.

9.    Carry a touch-up kit with concealer, pressed powder, lipstick or gloss, lip liner, tissues, mints, and a mini sewing kit (for emergency clothing fixed like a dropped hem or popped button.)

10.    Have fun! Pre-Wedding Wellness Tips Eat smart Choose whole grains, fresh greens and fruits, and clean proteins like chicken, fish, and beans. Hydrate Drink lots of water daily to hydrate skin and flush out toxins. Move Your Body Exercise at least three times a week to strengthen your body and calm your mind. Take Relaxing Baths Add soothing Epsom salts or skin-softening powdered milk to your bathwater. Be Present Slow down and appreciate what’s around you rather than rushing to get from start to finish. Wedding Day Touch-Up Tips Pack your purse with concealer, pressed powder, lipstick or gloss, lip liner, tissues, and mints. Sewing kit with prethreaded needless and a pair of tiny fold-up scissors to fix a hem or popped button. Static spray and lint remover to get rid of static cling and lint on clothing. Prewrapped wipes to remove makeup and food stains.

wedding tips by Bobbi Brown