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The big wedding trends of 2021 are all influenced to some extent by 2020’s lockdown, the  wedding dresses included. The surge in couples “homegrown” to support the local economy will extend to dress designers and boutiques, while we will see the trend for micro weddings and sequel weddings, rise to a whole load of sleek, simple looks.  After months locked inside, brides’ adventurous sides will be desperate to get out and we will see sparkly party dresses, colourful gowns and show stopping bows they will all take centre stage.

Once the date is set, the venue is booked and the perfect dress is found, you’ll be looking to find the accessories. Accessories can really complete your wedding day look as well as allowing you to have a little fun. Here are our suggestions for some beautiful accessories to consider for your big day.

A kitchen tea is one of those parties that are becoming more popular in South Africa. We’re now seeing many brides having first an engagement party, then a kitchen tea and then a hen’s night to finish it all off. The kitchen tea is the perfect wholesome celebration where all the bride’s closest friends and family attend and shower the bride with gifts. If you’re attending a kitchen tea soon and you’re a bit confused as to what gift to give, don’t worry, we’ve all been there.