09 Sep 2016
It’s been a long while in the making, given the conflicting schedules and over-full to-do lists on both sides, but we finally managed to get a hold of the very busy foodie businesswoman behind Adala Catering and Events as well as Sizzles and Grills for our third installment in our Vendor Spotlight interview series. Vivienne Adala is passionate about food and is one of the masterminds...
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06 May 2016
‘The fashionable woman wears clothes. The clothes do not wear her.’ – Mary Quant, famed Welsh designer and fashion icon. No words could be truer especially on a woman’s biggest day. It starts with choosing the right silhouette and color and ends with booking the right person to dress you. Whereas there are multitude of boutiques and shops in Uganda that can provide every bride-to-be...
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27 Apr 2016
So you have booked the venue and food, tasted the cake and even confirmed the entertainment; now it’s time to think about who is going to run the show. Choosing a Master or Mistress of Ceremony might seem like a no-brainer. After all, we all have that very talkative cousin who always make everyone laugh. It might seem to be a fairly simple role to...
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27 Apr 2016
A challenge faced by many couples is deciding where to go on their honeymoon. Most of the well-known destinations, such as Cape Town, Dubai or Seychelles, are not only very expensive but require a lot of advance planning in acquiring travel visas and booking accommodation. Planning for a honeymoon does not need to be stressful or cost you a lot of money. We have scouted...
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28 Aug 2015
The greatest weddings aren’t those with the biggest budgets or most lavish décor. The weddings that stick in the mind, after the season has ended, are those with a team of hardworking vendors who are interested in working together to make the wedding day an enjoyable and memorable celebration for the couple and their guests. As a planner I am often asked to recommend vendors to brides and...
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07 May 2015
Every bride, and let’s not forget the groom, would love to look their best on their wedding day. Whether you want to have toned arms and shoulder or a flatter tummy, you have to be committed to making a conscious change in your lifestyle in order to get the desired results. We spoke with the inspirational Bbira Kafumbe of the Lose It Africa fitness movement...
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05 Feb 2015
Congratulations! With so many choices for wedding cakes the decision can be daunting. Here are some considerations when thinking about the perfect cake for your perfect day. HOW MANY TIERS DO YOU NEED? – Dictated somewhat by how many guests you have attending the wedding and whether you are intending to keep the top tier for the christening or first wedding anniversary (this will need to...
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05 Feb 2015
Next to the wedding dress, the cake is probably a wedding’s most important icon. Whether you want a traditional multitiered creation, a miniature yacht or a cupcake tower, your wedding should reflect your personality. Use the following questions as a guide to help you evaluate a potential cake designer. Click here for a printer friendly version of the PDF Questions to Ask Your Cake Designer BUSINESS MATTERS Are you...
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