Lights, camera, fries! The photos are arguably one of the most important aspects of your wedding day, alongside the food, of course. They reflect your experience of the day and your feelings, so they have to be done right. A different angle, the position of the sun, and whether the person in the shot is smiling or frowning all impact the overall feeling the person looking at the photo has and how they interpret the...
Falling pregnant can be easy for some yet difficult for others. That’s why Vitalab is committed to helping couples build families through a fertility journey. Who are We? The Vitalab KwaZulu-Natal Fertility Clinic in Umhlanga has been around since 2019 and has a sister unit based in Johannesburg that is also committed to helping couples build families since 1984. We have pioneered a holistic approach to fertility by supporting our patients medically, physically and...
I’m such a wedding person. I love weddings and anything to do with them. And when I heard about these two out of this world weddings – I was so excited to share them with you all. THE WEDDING UPON A MOUNTAIN TOP MIKE + KIRSTY BAKER After nine years of being together, Kirsty and Mike decided it was time to tie the knot. “We always felt people spend too much money on weddings,”...
We’re all looking to amaze our partners with every gesture. Learning to speak their love language can significantly impact the success of your future endeavours. Here’s a crash-course introduction to love languages and some date ideas you could use as a base for your adventures. Everyone “speaks” a particular language, even our non-verbal actions are interpreted as “body language“. It follows that the way we express and interpret love has a language of its own....
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Krispy Kreme The month of love is upon us and Krispy Kreme’s Red Velvet Limited Edition range of Valentine’s Doughnuts are here to steal your heart. The Turkish Delight Kreme is simply ‘delightful’. It’s an unglazed Red Velvet heart filled with a Turkish Delight Kreme, hand-dipped in a Turkish delight milk choc dip, drizzled with a milk choc spread and topped with edible rose petals. It’s smooth, sweet and you won’t...
BRINGING THE CHARM TO SWEET MOMENTS with an exclusive collaboration with Krispy Kreme x Nom Nom. Nom Nom is a coveted South African jewellery brand with a range of bespoke charm, gems, necklaces, bracelets and rings. The brand is available online at nomnomjewels.co.za and at Elegance Jewellers stores. Their custom-created Nom Nom doughnut and Nom Nom bracelet are the sweetest surprise for that someone special! The Nom Nom Doughnut is an Original Glazed® doughnut ring,...
There’s nothing like spoiling your partner on Valentine’s Day with a piece of breathtaking jewellery that they will treasure forever, and we know the exact spot you should visit: Mark Gold. When you take a look at what Mark Gold offers, you’re sure to find the ultimate V-Day gift that will make this Month of Love a truly memorable one. Mark Gold The owner of Mark Gold, Dean Gorrie, felt that the world has...
Where has the time gone? As we take a look at all of our covers, we can’t help but think of the amazing magazines we have created over the past few years, all with the help of the Umhlanga community. Without you, there would be no stories to share and nobody to read these stores! We have shared stories about people, the locals who make our community what it is, and about local businesses, events,...
These enchanting wedding venues are the perfect place for you and your beloved to tie the knot! Bayala Private Safari Lodge & Camp At Bayala Private Safari Lodge & Camp in Northern Zululand, KZN, an easy three hour drive from Durban, we offer the ideal destination-wedding venue where you are assured of the most memorable evening, weekend or week long affair imaginable. Share your dreams, wishes and specific needs and we will customise your...
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and, while all the single people out there are dealing with their singledom, those in relationships are going through their own stress: what on earth do I buy my loved one this year? Ladies Gift Guide Gone are the days of flowers and chocolates. I’m sorry, but women want — and deserve — more! (But, please note: we never say “no” to perfume!). Guys, here are some ideas for what...