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Fall in love with copper this wedding season!

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2017 brings with it new seasons, challenges both good and bad and perhaps the most important day of your life – the day you make the commitment to share your life with another.

With so many new modern trends available for you to use for your special day, planning your décor should not be a challenge.

For stunning décor that will make your wedding “shine” above the rest, opt for copper or rose gold. This touch of metallic compliments most colours and many items can be made instead of bought, to help cut down on extra costs.

Not only is copper easy to find at most hardware stores, you can also buy metallic spray paint from a craft store to create the look you desire.

Copper can be incorporated into the cake, flowers, centrepieces, table numbers, cutlery, lighting and much more. It is hard wearing and it is relatively inexpensive.

“When thinking of wedding décor, especially for a country wedding in the colder months, décor that is warmer in colour allows for the entire look to appear warmer and more ambient. We believe that rose gold and coppers will be making an appearance more often this year,” says Veronica Sookdin, Banqueting co-ordinator at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa.

For DIY inspiration for your wedding, why not try making copper pipe serviettes holders.

Here is how; in three easy steps:

  1. Visit any hardware store
  2. Purchase copper coupler slips in a size that you can fit a napkin through.
  3. Thread a napkin through the ring and it is complete

Tip: Most hardware stores sell these for under R20.

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For table numbers, an easy and unique idea is to use large copper coloured foil balloons in various numbers filled with helium and held down with fishing gut.

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No matter the decor you decide for your wedding day, ensure that you keep it simple. Simplicity is always the key to gorgeous wedding décor.

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa are the experts when it comes to hosting weddings as they are a popular choice for country weddings in the KZN Midlands. To view their packages visit http://grannymouse.co.za/weddings/

Spa spoils for the girls this August!

Ever thought of planning a little something special for some “girl time”– whether it’s with your best friend,  sister, mother or daughter, well the best month to plan any women related event is August – especially since it’s the month dedicated to the celebration of women.

“Ask any woman and she will tell you that a spa day is one of the best gifts to receive. Feeling pampered and specifically receiving a massage, lowers stress hormones such as cortisol and increases endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s natural feel good chemicals, and when they are released, your mood is naturally enhanced,” says Yolandi Potgieter from the Granny Mouse Spa.

Another factor to consider is that a spa is an amazing location to gain some much needed one on one time with the closest girl in your life, as you cannot move once your feet are being treated to a pedi or hands, or when receiving any treatment that is!

For your sisters – whether biological or not – the standard treatments are always an option, but when it comes to moms with slightly younger teenage daughters, a fun hand or foot massage, or mani & pedi can enhance your quality time, and is suitable for a variety of ages.

Granny Mouse Spa host a range of professional treatments that are sure to provide the quality time you are in need of.

The Hand or Foot Massage treatment which runs for 30 minutes at a cost of R 275, is sure to relax both you and your daughter, and allow you time to communicate and laugh – which is said to be the best medicine.

Another great option is the Express Manicure/Pedicure, which includes filing, shaping of the nails, cuticle care and varnishing. However, the most popular treatments for any mom and daughter is the gel application for both hands and feet which cost R155 per person per 40 minute treatment and is so worth it, especially when it comes to showing them off to your social media followers.

For gel application, Granny Mouse Spa uses IBD, also known as International Beauty Design, which has been a leader in the Nail Care industry, dominating the market with world-class technology and unmatched innovation. As a trusted go-to for top nail professionals worldwide, IBD has developed iconic formulas, such as their Hard Gel segment, which has become a top seller and must-have amongst the best nail technicians in the industry.

Spa guests also have the opportunity to choose for a variety of colours including that of IBD’s latest collection, Aurora Nights – a magnetic gel polish.

So get the girls together, book your spa day and enjoy some much needed quality time to feel fresh for the rest of the year!

Contact spa@grannymouse.co.za today! T’s & C’s apply. No children under the age of 12 permitted.