~Quick Links~      Portfolio      Introduction      Prices      Courses      Contact Us      Blog      Login      Register	We suggest using Mozilla Firefox to view our web site ~Portfolio~ Weddings    Children    Commercial                Blog Log In to add your thoughts! [Topic: Dyofix] Posted by: cornelius 2011-05-07 05:22:12 Have a wedding venue which is rich with water? Or maybe you're a couple getting ready to get married and want to move into your new dream home. Prevent the embarrassment of a green algae infested pool, water feature, fish pond, lake or dam. Visit http://www.dyofix.co.za for more information on the perfect algae prevention, treatment and control product; safe, economical and effective. [Topic: How Great Is Our God - Blog] Posted by: cornelius 2011-03-30 12:54:25 Check out this new blog where you can write down your thoughts, feelings, testimony's and more... http://www.howgreatisourgod.co.za [Topic: If You Were A Mortal] Posted by: cornelius 2011-01-30 02:17:55 If You were a mortal, I would have betrayed Your trust I would have ashamed Your values, and denied Your love If You were a mortal, I would have lost a friend I would have found myself, on the destructive end If You were a mortal, I’d probably lose my life And live a miserable journey, on an unforgiving side If You were a mortal, I’d be guilty as charged Seen as an outcast, a killer, and judged by afar But because You’re God, I am forgiven Through a Son of love I found a friend Though my life was lost, I stand alive and well In the presence of mercy not understood [Topic: The Garden] Posted by: cornelius 2011-01-23 04:50:12 Our marriages "relationships" are like gardens that need to be looked after with great care. They face storms, heavy rain, excruciating sun, insects, and sometimes we make mistakes to kill the plants we have worked so hard to grow. It takes time, love, respect, care, money and lots of other things to make our gardens beautiful. Once they are established though, and we know how to take care of them and deal with the threats they face, it is an absolute pleasure to walk in the garden and enjoy it, to see the beauty that your labor has produced and know... it was worth it! [Topic: shocking] Posted by: cornelius 2011-01-21 02:23:55 This video will shock a lot of people... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17m8OnHC7dQ [Topic: TIK] Posted by: cornelius 2011-01-12 06:27:00 So many families drawn apart, so many lives ruined, so many marriages crashed, so many deaths brought all due to drugs... Read this poem, it will introduce you to the real world of drugs. I destroy homes, I tear families apart, take your children, and that's just the start. I'm more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold,The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold. If you need me, remember! I'm easily found, I live all around you – in schools and in town. I live with the rich; I live with the poor, I live down the street, and maybe next door. I'm made in a lab, but not like you think, I can be made under the kitchen sink. In your child's closet, and even in the woods, If this scares you to death, well it certainly should. I have many names, but there's one you know best, I'm sure you've heard of me, my name is crystal meth. My power is awesome; try me you'll see, But if you do, you may never break free. Just try me once and I might let you go, But try me twice, and I'll own your soul. When I possess you, you'll steal and you'll lie, You do what you have to -- just to get high. The crimes you'll commit for my narcotic charms Will be worth the pleasure you'll feel in your arms,(your lungs, and your nose). You'll lie to your mother; you'll steal from your dad, When you see their tears, you should feel sad. But you'll forget your morals and how you were raised, I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways.I take kids from parents, and parents from kids,I turn people from God, and separate friends. I'll take everything from you, your looks and your pride, I'll be with you always -- right by your side. You'll give up everything - your family, your home, Your friends, your money, then you'll be alone. I'll take and take, till you have nothing more to give, When I'm finished with you, you'll be lucky to live. If you try me be warned - this is no game, If given the chance, I'll drive you insane. I'll ravish your body, I'll control your mind, I'll own you completely; your soul will be mine. The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed, The voices you'll hear, from inside your head. The sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see, I want you to know, these are all gifts from me. But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart, That you are mine, and we shall not part. You'll regret that you tried me, they always do, But you came to me, not I to you. You knew this is would happen, many times you were told, But you challenged my power, and chose to be bold. You could have said no, and just walked away, If you could live that day over, now what would you say? I'll be your master; you will be my slave, I'll even go with you, when you go to your grave. Now that you have met me, what will you do? Will you try me or not? It's all up to you. I can bring you more misery than words can tell, Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell. [Topic: Millionaire] Posted by: cornelius 2010-12-28 05:07:11 As husbands, we have the responsibility to look after our family's financially needs and futures. Here are some key tips from the 10-Day MBA, on how to become a millionaire by working with the money you have available. •Rule 1 : Pay yourself first o Automatically save a minimum of 10% of your earnings o Maximize your tax-deferred saving opportunities o It is important that investments are taken from your cheque before taxes are taken from your money •Rule 2 : Own your home o Own rental property •Rule 3 : Create an emergency fund and an investment portfolio o Make sure you have 3-6 months expenses available o Once you have an emergency fund, you need to save the same or more into an investment account holding longer-term investments. It can be used for education, to start a business and/or retirement •Rule 4 : Invest wisely o Morningstar.com and forbes gives information on long-term mutual-fund winners o Track and manage your entire portfolio with morningstar’s portfolio tracker o Shop for CD and moneymarket rates at bankrate.com •Rule 5 : Be selectively extravagant but pervasively frugal o Enjoy life, but be selective on how you spend your money "maybe go camping instead of staying in a 5-star hotel" o A $5 a day caffe latte or cigarettes can cost $1M over your lifetime o Drive a small car for 100,000 miles rather than getting a new flashy car every 3 years o Try use cash, not credit card due to the psychological influence it has •Rule 6 : Plan for your retirement [Topic: Crime] Posted by: cornelius 2010-11-09 11:59:38 Hi there I would just like to provide my humble opinion on the crime status in SA as discussed on the news tonight. People can not understand where it comes from... It's simple... people are filling themselves with hate, violence, sex and greed through movies, music, watching advertisements, parties etc. Leaders are the ones setting the example (amongst which most are parents) and people follow... God's word is intended to protect people and give them a good life. If people start filling themselves with things of God, the rest of the things will automatically fall in place. So my question is, is Government focusing on the right problems? Are they treating symptoms like violence, rape, theft etc when the root of the problem is actually a lack of God? Think about it... it makes perfect sense... God = Love (as the bible teaches). Love endures all things... it is kind, unselfish etc... People without God, do not have love... People = Sinful beings... thus People - God = Sinful beings, indulging themselves into their own desires with disregard to anything and anyone else. People + God = Sinful beings with love for others, therefore sacrificing their own selfish desires to meet those of others. A call to Government... start changing the things people see (tv 'violence, sex, murder, greed'), hear (radio), believe (leaders 'examples'). Replace it with good things (God, Group meetings where people build each other up, love, kindness, gentleness, honesty, etc...) and you WILL see a positive change in South Africa, and probably, through the world. "As a man thinks, so he becomes..." Proverbs 23:7 [Topic: Negativity] Posted by: cornelius 2010-11-01 16:19:42 If you have a negative outlook on life, change it... for the good of yourself and those around you... Consider this story: A salesman came into a barber shop, and mentioned his trip to Rome Italy "What airline are you taking and what hotel are you staying in?" asked the barber... When the salesman told him, the barber criticized the airline for being undependable, and the hotel for horrible service. "You'd be better off to stay home" said the barber. "But I expect to close a big deal, then I am off to see the Pope" replied the salesman. "You’ll be disappointed in trying to do business in Italy, and don't expect to see the Pope. He only grants audiences to very important people". Two months later, the salesman returned to the barber shop. "How was you trip?" asked the barber. "Wonderful!" replied the salesman. "The flight was perfect, the hotel service excellent, I made the sale and got to see the Pope!" "You got to see the Pope? What happened?" The salesman replied "I bent down and kissed his ring" "No kidding! What did he say?" "He placed his hand on my head and then he said to me 'My son, where did you get such a lousy haircut?'" [Topic: Lethabo Estate] Posted by: cornelius 2010-09-28 04:13:42 This is an amazing place where the owners strive for excellence, and make it their priority to treat you like royalty... Ideal for weddings, or just breaking away. Lethabo Estate offers various luxury suites, of which we enjoyed the Rock Pool suite. You have your own private rock pool in which you can cool off on a hot summer day, surrounded by nature. The suite offers a fish tank for a beautiful display of marine life in the main bedroom and bathroom. Your own jacuzzi bathtub makes for a relaxing experience, with candles and wine. DSTV keeps you entertained if you would like to maybe catch a late-night movie, and the aroma of filter coffee makes for a great morning or evening beverage. A feast of a picnic is offered, where you and your partner is set aside in a private section at the river bed, with picnic baskets containing roast beef, chicken, desserts, wine an more... At the river bed, a private, covered hut is made up with a bed and pillows, so you can catch an afternoon nap after having a feast. A lot of the ingredients used in the restaurant food is taken fresh out of the garden, resulting in mouth watering cuisine which will make you want to come back for more. Friendly staff will always make you feel at home, and send you off with a smile, after an amazing visit. [Topic: Leadership] Posted by: cornelius 2010-09-17 16:11:45 Are you a good leader in your marriage? What does leadership entail? The simple answer is... Being a servant. See, by serving people, you lead by example, and in turn, they start following your example. As husbands we need to be the leaders of our homes, and this includes being servants to our families. The world has made us believe, that we are entitled to service. Order a meal in a restaurant, and if you do not get the service you pay for, you have the right to trample on people. Agreed, that for a company to survive, they need to fill a certain level of service excellence, but as people, especially as Christians, we need to start serving more and leading by example, not demand service everywhere we go. If every person can start being a leader in his/her own home, imagine the possibilities... [Topic: Sexual Health] Posted by: cornelius 2010-09-04 13:33:11 Get good sexual advice for your relationship at http://www.elmaricraig.co.za/health.html . Have healthy sex, in a whole relationship... [Topic: What do women want?] Posted by: cornelius 2010-08-27 05:59:54 What do women want? This age-old question has kept many, including experts, busy for quite some time. It has troubled the minds of some of the most brilliant/educated individuals, yet, some of the most humble and least qualified men, have mastered just how to fulfill the needs of their spouses. So how did they do it? Well, in my humble experience, it is a very difficult victory to achieve, not only because women have very high standards, but because of men not knowing what to do, or sometimes knowing, but not willing to offer the sacrifice. Sacrifice sounds like such a scary thing, but as a matter of fact, it is not at all. It is quite simple… A woman wants – A knight on a white horse. Let’s identify the characteristics of this entity to see where it leaves us as men. A knight is: • Romantic • A Gentlemen • A Hero • Strong • A Good Lover • Confident (not arrogant) • Well looked after (watch the bear belly, you don’t have to be metro sexual) • Exciting (mysterious) • Humble In the 21st century with MacDonalds, high stress levels, and no dragon to slay; how can we as men be a knight? How can we fill the needs of our princess? Let’s expand a bit on the characteristics identified above, and dig into the reality of the 21st century: •Romantic o This is pretty much still the same. Make her feel special, as-if though she is the only one that romantically tickles you fancy. o Do something special that you know she finds romantic. If you don’t know, talk to her and find out what she would like. Every woman is different, which makes it even more challenging, but that is why the good Lord gave us communication skills o If you have a bad habit of staring at other women and having naughty ideas in your head, change it as soon and as radically as possible! This causes a block between you and the women you are supposed to adore. I know we are men so it is difficult to do this, but there is a difference between looking at a women and thinking she is beautiful, opposed to undressing her in your mind. o I find that candles always work, but try to be original on occasion. •A Gentlemen o Treat her gently, this is the definition of the term Gentleman “Gentle Man” o A woman is a very tender, fragile being. She is soft at heart and physically, with the ability to take much punishment. If a woman fears her partner, how can she be close to him? o If you yell at her, STOP IT! Women’s ears are the switch to turn her on or off, versus a man turned on or off with his eyes. If she hears how bad she is, how much you are frustrated with her, what a terrible person she is etc, from the one man that is supposed to build her up and love her the most, what do you think will happen to your relationship? o Pull out the chair in a restaurant, or even at the dinner table at home, open the car door, do whatever it takes so that she always remains in love with you. •A Hero o Someone who stands out above all the others (just for her, you don’t have to be better than others, but you have to be the best for her) o A man who saves her in her time of need (does she need you to help with the house chores, or the kids? Think about what she needs, LISTEN to her) o A man whom will stand up for her when she needs to be defended (a dragon slayer) o Someone who will carry her out of the castle (do you carry her on your hands when she needs you?) • Strong o Is the family falling apart? What are you doing to fix the problem? Are you spending more time at work than at home, and to avoid the problems at home you just spend more time at work, making everything worst? o Do your words and actions reflect strength? Strength has nothing to do with the physical; it has everything to do with how you handle challenging situations, how mature you are. • A Good Lover o Do you fill her needs or just go for gold? o Do you give her love and attention during intercourse, or try and force your own way? o Spend time during this period; don’t try getting it over with to catch the rugby match. Make her feel valuable, like you want to be with her, like nothing else matters except here and now. You will find that she will want more of these experiences more often. o Make her feel safe…. This is VEY important. • Confident (not arrogant) o Be confident in your lifestyle, in your choices. Don’t be arrogant and break others down. Find confidence in something greater than yourself (Like Jesus), and live confidence in humility. This can be tricky, but if you get it, it is something that will make her adore your every step and hang on your every word. o Speak out if you don’t agree with something. Is someone acting in a vulgar way around her that offends her? Be a man, stand up and walk away (you don’t have to start a fight to stand your ground). o The kids showing disrespect toward her? Stand up for her and teach your kids to have respect for her, you can also highlight some of the things she does that is worthy of her respect like washing their clothes, reading to them, packing their lunch, loving them unconditionally etc. • Well looked after (watch the beer belly, you don’t have to be metro sexual) o Try look after yourself. Exercise regularly, eat healthy, brush your teeth, shave, etc. Make her want to be close to you, not regret it. • Exciting (mysterious) o Surprise her once in a while. Do something with her that will take her breath away like going out on a hiking trail, or shooting each other up on a paintball field with some friends. o Surprise her once in a while. Blind fold her and take her somewhere romantic, or pitch up with a bunch of flowers without celebrating a special occasion. • Humble o Be humble. Don’t throw your weight around, give orders or demand things. o Being humble does not mean you have to be stepped on. It simply means not pressing your own thoughts or needs down on others, and letting them be. o Don’t constantly remind her of everything you do for her, rather thank her for everything she does for you. It is NOT easy to be a knight on a white horse, but as men, it is our duty to take the first step, and be the leaders in our relationships. Treat your partner with respect and love, she deserves it. Remember, each woman is different. What works for one may not work for the other, it is up to you to study her and be the best you can be for her. There are many times she cries alone because she is hurt, or afraid. I challenge you to be the night which rescues her! If you do not know how to love her, Google 1 Corinthians 13:4, it defines true love completely for what it is. Love is not a feeling, it is a choice. [Topic: Global Warming] Posted by: CAP 2010-04-25 09:01:08 Crap! Just saw a movie "an inconvinients truth" on e-tv. Looks like we all better start contributing to the global warming issue as it is really a HUGE problem... Does not help we get married and have great honeymoons, but make the future grim for our children... Check this out: http://www.climatecrisis.net/ [Topic: Man VS God] Posted by: cornelius 2010-04-22 04:57:36 Just a thought… When looking at the volcanic eruption, manmade things become so fragile, and their lives, so puny; yet, they think they are God's or that they understand God, and would sometimes like to have a meaningful argument with Him. In His love, and knowing what we are, He embraces this with a promise of comfort and understanding. He does sometimes feel very far away, but His Spirit is here to lead people, and if people will just be here to accept that, they can start being great assets to each other. Man places themselves above God, because of their achievements, riches and fame, but they forget... they are able to reach their achievements, because of the things God gave them. Basic things like legs, eyes, ears, touch, smell, blood, a brain that functions etc... Man, is very small and only made of flesh, which rots when buried in the ground when the life placed in him has been taken, but in the little world of power they create for themselves, they deem themselves as powerful, big and untouchable. I think man should re-consider their position... yes, they are on top of the food chain, but they are puny, and will always be under God. God, as the gentleman He is, does not use this to throw His weight around, and to say things like "See, you are nothing, I can end you in an instance...". No! Instead, He gave His son, Jesus Christ, to be tortured, and sentenced to death, for this... man. Everything He does is because He loves us. Everything He says "in the bible", is to protect us. He truly is a Father, and we His children... Why don't we re-consider this, and place Him back in the position He longs to be, and belongs... our hearts! I then foresee a great world for all man. [Topic: Divorce] Posted by: cornelius 2010-03-29 04:31:57 Many people think that divorce happens when the papers are signed... this is very far from the truth. Like the article below states it’s "a Slow Fade"... People are connected in 3 ways, mind, body and soul of which mind is emotional and intellectual connection, body is the physical connection and soul is the spiritual connection. The physical connection fades over time as we get older, thus only leaving the mental and spiritual connection, eventually, the mental connection will also fade if not enough time is spent with your partner, leaving only the spiritual. Many people get married if only the physical is present, can you see the pattern to disaster? Thus, ask yourself, are the values of the person you are considering to marry the same on a spiritual level as yours? Christians also divorce, there is no “magic solution”, but placing the spiritual first, then the mental and then the physical, is a much better recipe for success than physical, mental and then spiritual. Divorce happens when these connections start fading… one after the other… signing the papers, is just making it final and splitting the possessions. Thus, to prevent divorce from happening, we need to constantly work at our marriages, and make sure the connections remain strong and real. Divorce never has a happy ending so these principles are worth considering… [Topic: CAP Embryonic - Developing Complete IT Solutions] Posted by: cornelius 2010-03-27 06:07:13 Check out the official web site of CAP Embryonic at http://www.capembryonic.com/index.php, the designers, developers and hosting solution providers of http://www.mariskadevilliers.com [Topic: prioritise] Posted by: Mariska 2010-03-09 08:00:29 Time is one of life's greatest gifts - without time you can not accomplish anything, do anything or enjoy anything. Our biggest struggle in life is how to spend this time effectively. For the past couple of months I've been studying and running a business.. In two words: no time... I didn't have time for anything - hardly ate forgot what sleep was and in the process almost lost people close to me... Yes there are things in life that is important, and yes you are aloud to follow your dreams my only question is: At what cost? [Topic: a Slow Fade] Posted by: cornelius 2010-03-03 09:00:00 People often make choices that are bad for them, their relationships and the people around them... they choose once and then regret it, and then choose again. So, the wrong choices become easier to make, and the effects of these choices are tolerated more and more, without seeing the long term result. Men, how often have you shouted at your wife? In the beginning, you were really sorry, but with time, it got easier... every time, you justified it a little bit more; and so, after years of marriage, one day, you wake up and wonder "what happened??", as-if, everything happened within a split second and you just didn't see it coming. Maybe, a divorce letter that's to be signed? Women, how many times have you turned a cold back to your man...? This song from Casting Crowns states it very well... It's a slow fade, and if you tolerate bad decisions, justify them, and make them over and over, the slow fade will eventually catch up with you, and destroy what you have. "Be careful little eyes what you see It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings Be careful little feet where you go For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow It's a slow fade when you give yourself away It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid When you give yourself away People never crumble in a day It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade Be careful little ears what you hear When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near Be careful little lips what you say For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray It's a slow fade when you give yourself away It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid When you give yourself away People never crumble in a day The journey from your mind to your hands Is shorter than you're thinking Be careful if you think you stand You just might be sinking It's a slow fade when you give yourself away It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid When you give yourself away People never crumble in a day Daddies never crumble in a day Families never crumble in a day Oh be careful little eyes what see Oh be careful little eyes what you see For the Father up above is looking down in love Oh be careful little eyes what you see" Make your decisions carefully people, you only have one life... don't regret choices you have made when you get to the end of it. [Topic: Make your own movie trailer!] Posted by: CAP 2010-02-26 05:57:56 Check this out! Make your own movie trailer, very cool... http://en.tackfilm.se/?id=1267185096656RA97 [Topic: I Am] Posted by: cornelius 2010-02-13 03:32:06 God is a very important part of every marriage, whether people want to believe it or not... He is the foundation of love, the resurrection of live, and the essence of hope within every marriage. He is I AM... Here is a small poem to reflect this "I was regretting the past and fearing the future. Suddenly my Lord was speaking: 'My name is I am' He paused. I waited. He continued. 'When you live in the past with its mistakes and regrets, it is hard. I am not there... My name is not I WAS. When you live in the future, with its problems and fears, it is hard. I am not there. My name is not I WILL BE. When you live in this moment, it is not hard. I am here. My name is... I AM Helen Mallicoat" Make Him part of your marriage, you will not be sorry... [Topic: Character] Posted by: cornelius 2010-02-07 09:29:52 What is character? Well, my definition on character is "the way you respond to circumstances based on the combination of experiences, circumstances and choices you have made throughout your life". I believe that a good character is not something you are born with, but rather someting you choose to develop. Your character is something you can enjoy when things are going well and something you can improve on when things are going bad. In turn, if you make good decisions when things are tough which will build your character positively, you will just be able to enjoy it more when things are going well, but if you make bad decisions, you will not really be able to enjoy life the way you could have because of the character build that you have experienced. For example, lets say you have just lost your job; You can either go into depression, loose what you have left and come out the other end with a weaker character when you do find another job, or you can grasp the opportunity to look for something you always wanted to do, and learn something out of the experiece which you can carry over to others which are facing the same difficulties. Same with marriage... You can choose to be a better person when things are going tough and lead as an example for your partner by being the least and loving the most, or you can fall into a selfish pit of what YOU want, and come out a poorer person in the end with nothing positive added into your marriage. Life (as love) is all about choice, choose carefully... [Topic: Oliver Holmes] Posted by: cornelius 2010-01-29 05:25:43 Get fantastic wedding and other gifts from these guys. They make exceptional arty products like wall clocks (1.2 M big!), and smaller ones. The 1.2M clocks start from as little as R595... Give them a call on 0829634090 or email them at holmesmagriet@gmail.com. [Topic: Memories] Posted by: CAP 2010-01-21 14:32:23 How many times have you thought back of good times, bad times, hectic times, lazy times... The truth is, no memory tells it like a picture. So, for the biggest day of your life, your wedding, don't skimp on the photographer. Get the best; you can't have your day over again... May the memories we make today, leave a smile on our faces, for all the days of our lives. [Topic: Invictus] Posted by: cornelius 2010-01-09 14:48:26 All of us have greatness in us. All, have the ability to change the world. The world needs true leaders, those with courage, integrity and selflessness. Invictus (the movie) is very inspiring and reminds us of this. People follow leaders, and those leaders have a great responsability toward his/her followers as they follow his/her lead. So, if I, as a leader say that it is ok to steal, my followers will do the same. But if I enfore that which build up and produce good fruit, my followers will do the same and this is the start of change. If there is one thing I have learnt, it is that "there can be no great victory, without a great sacrifice". The question is, are you willing to give what it takes? President Mandela (Madiba) was truly a great man, and deserves the respect of all, but, I think that his dream will be lost if we only look at whom he was and what he did and say "that was great". Instead, see his real dream and try live it. The dream that every man holds his/her future in his/her hands, and that real leaders are needed to make a success of this world. This is also true in relationships, especially mariage. The man is the leader, whether he wants to accept it or not. A true leader serves, and does not place himself higher than others. Men, SERVE your wifes with love and respect... you will be amazed at the fruit it will bear. Be a leader, it starts with you! [Topic: Fireproof] Posted by: cornelius 2010-01-05 12:25:29 "Fireproof does not mean that the fire's won't come, but it does mean that when the fire comes, your marriage is strong enough to survive it" Just one valuable line mentioned in the movie, Fireproof. Worth a watch for any couple, whether married or not. http://www.fireproofmymarriage.com/ [Topic: 5 Love Languages] Posted by: cornelius 2010-01-04 14:12:36 A great book I can recommend for any relationship, is The Five Love Languages written by Gary Chapman. The book provides great insight on communication in relationships, especially marriage. People often really love each other, but they miss each other by miss-communicating, and this often leads to broken relationships. My personal feeling, to sum the book up, is: Be selfless and really LISTEN to what your partner has to say. It is seldom them trying to get something because they are selfish, but often a cry for love... Put the ME out of the equation, and LISTEN with empathatic understanding and love! The web site for the book is www.5lovelanguages.com Have a great read! It has changed many relationships for the better... [Topic: The Shack] Posted by: CAP 2010-01-03 05:23:09 This article has nothing to do with weddings, but my feeling is that anything that has a constructive or destructive effect on an individual's life, also has a direct effect on that relationship he/she may be in. I have recently read a book called, The Shack, which has a positive effect in my life. It captures the true heart of God and the trinity in my opinion, and enlightens the spiritual eyes of any individual. It also deals a lot with relationships and forgiveness which in my opinion, is of vital importance. You can read more on the book at http://www.theshackbook.com/ [Topic: Wedding Venue] Posted by: cornelius 2009-12-23 01:38:01 a Wedding venue is SO important for your wedding day, you simply can't afford to choose the wrong one! Let's think about it, everything, even you wedding date revolves around the venue. If the venue is a mess, so is your wedding day. One wedding venue I DO NOT recommend is Medley House in Brakpan. I had an experience where the owner was so rude with the bride, her guests and her crew plus did not deliver on any promises he has made after the bride paid him everything, that she was in tears most of her day. The sad thing is, she will never have this day again. Choose carefully! [Topic: Natural photos] Posted by: cornelius 2009-12-22 04:41:29 Photography is a real art, especially when taking photos of people, like wedding pictures. Not every wedding photographer has the ability to do this, thus look carefully at your photographer's ability. Natural photos are the best because it capture's people as they are on their wedding day. You always have to take the one or two posed photos, but they should be kept to a minimum in my opinion. How the couple acts with each other also determines the final product. The more natural the couple is, the better. [Topic: Choose the RIGHT photographer] Posted by: CAP 2009-12-15 15:19:08 Choosing the right wedding photographer is crucial. One day, a lifetime of memories... Make sure when choosing a wedding photographer that 1) He/she has a decent portfolio (photos that you like according to your taste) 2) Backup on the day of the shoot. Equipment is not perfect and can fail, does your photographer have backup? 3) You must be comfortable with the photographer! If you don't click, chances are that you wont have a pleasant wedding day with your photographer... Remember, your photographer is there the whole day and will be working with you and all your family and friends on the wedding day 4) Can your photographer show you all photos of one entire wedding? Most photographers only pick out the best pics out of their weddings and use this as marketing material. Sometimes, they only capture a few good pictures and the rest suck! Ask them to show you all photos of at least one wedding before deciding 5) If your photographer is too cheap, then there may be something wrong. Remember, you get what you pay for in life, it is just a rule of thumb. Lets say that there are 4 weeks in a month, and that a photographer can do 2 weddings a weekend. If the photographer charges you R2000 for the wedding, this is R16000 per month. Now, that's not a bad salary, but consider this; When will the photographer spend time on editing the photos when doing 2 weddings a week? What type of photo book can a photographer design plus editing of photos within 3.5 days? This may mean that they will compromise on quality, or that you may have to wait a very long time before receiving your photos. Be careful of fly-by-nights! 6) Is the style of the photographer the same for each wedding? Would you like your photos to look like that of someone else? We are all individuals and want something unique to our personality. get someone whom capture you and your day... 7) How do you get your pics from the photographer and when? Often, you will find that you have to drive up and down to try get your pics sorted out. This can be devastating... A good photographer will have a web site where you can order your photos online for client convenience. 8) How much deposit does the photographer ask? If more than 50%, what will happen if they don’t pitch on your wedding day, or just run away? Careful of sharks... The logical way is to pay 50% for booking and 50% on delivery of a final product 9) How many hours of photography does the package you are purchasing provide? 4? 6? 8? A Normal wedding will stretch from around 13:00 (preparing bride make-up, getting dressed etc...). At about 15:00 the ceremony starts... We will finish with pics in the garden and family at around 17:30. Then there's the garter, cutting the cake and all the other lovely goodies which usually finish at around 21:00... If your photographer spends less than 8 hours on the package provided, think again... your special day will turn out to be a rush for time. 10) How much traveling costs will the photographer charge? If your wedding is in CapeTown and your photographer is in Gauteng, it may become a very expensive exercise! Will your photographer try compromise on the package price if it includes a plain ticket, free accommodation in a hotel and food and car rental for example? Some photographers charge R7 per km! Watch out for this! A fair price is around R2.50 per km but usually the photographer should cover a minimum radius for free i.e. 50KM. Remember, having good photos is not something to compromise on… it will go through to your grand children and is definitely worth the investment! Make sure that you make the right decision when choosing a wedding photographer! Happy shopping! [Topic: Marriage Is Sacred] Posted by: CAP 2009-12-07 13:56:33 Marriage is sacred... It has been created by God for Man and Wife to enjoy. Me an my wife have started reading a good book that gives some insight on the intimitate side of marriage, it's called "Die Huweliksdaad". Dont let people influence your marriage negatively. It has been made to last a life time! [Topic: Blog Opening] Posted by: Mariska 2009-12-03 15:12:16 This is our opening of our blog page. We hope that you enjoy using it and that it may help share great ideas for others to use! Why not register and share your thoughts today... view older...
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