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After a weekend of working at the Wedding Festival a few weeks back, I thought I had seen and heard it all…until I spotted this.

Honestly, you have GOT to be joking. So, the story here is that they went to see Shrek on their first date and after that, apparently, their friends teased them about looking like Shrek and Princess Fiona (which apparently did not offend them)…so they decided to stage their special day dressed like the fairytale couple.

Just to add some more class to the occasion, the Best Man dressed as Monsieur Hood, the Father of the Bride as Lord Farquaad, Mother of the Bride as Fairy Godmother and the maid of honour as Snow White.

Guests joined in the fairytale theme too.

And they all lived happily every after…THE END.

Exciting times ahead!! Incase you didn’t know, “Sex and the City 2″ is being released in SA on 28 May.

In story time, 2 years have passed since Carrie and Big headed down the aisle together and the girls lives have moved on a bit. Fear not ardent SATC fans, all the stars of the show and the first movie appear…so let’s just hope the storyline and antics of the fashionable four keep up with previous high standards!

An extra special treat, and one that I am VERY excited about, is the release of a new Dido track that is on the soundtrack to the movie. It is called Everything to Lose and I love it!!! Give it a listen and let me know what you think.

The Fourth Edition of the Franschhoek Literary Festival hits the streets of the Winelands on Friday 14 May until Sunday 16 May.

This great celebration of books and writers is really focussed on promoting South African reading and writing. Each year, writers come from far and wide to take part in this festival and this year is no exception. The festival gives you the opportunity to stroll through the lovely town of Franschhoek and interact with authors, poets and publishers. There will be signings, fundraisers and talks happening around town that you can participate in. The programme for the Festival is available on their website to help you plan your weekend. Tickets cost R60 and are available at the Town Hall.

Some of the local writers that will be at the festival this year are Aher Arap Bol, Alex Perry, Alistair Morgan, Allan Boesak, Angela Makholwa, Antjie Krog, Chris Thurman, Christi van der Westhuizen, Graeme Bloch, Harry Garuba, Isobel Dixon, Jacob Dlamini, Kader Asmal, Mandla Langa, Marida Fitzpatrick, Marita van der Vyver, Mark Behr, Mulenga Kapwepwe, Ndumiso Ngcobo, Paige Nick, Pieter Haasbroek, Philip Gourevitch, Rhoda Kadalie, Sue Rabie, Véronique Tadjo and Wessel Ebersohn. And believe it or not, that is just to name a few!!

Sunday Times will be hosting two fabulous dinners during the festival – an evening with Spud author John van de Ruit and Spud the Movie producer Ross Garland and director Donovan Marsh on the Friday at La Brasserie followed by dinner at Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar on Saturday as Mondli Makhanya teams up with Zapiro to discuss the political landscape. Unfortunately, the Reuben’s dinner is sold out, but if you have always wanted to meet the great mind behind the hilarious Spud books, now is your chance! Tickets for the evening are R250 per person and include a three course meal complemented by Porcupine Ridge wines. Proceeds from the evening will go towards the Sunday Times Storybook Campaign.

To book, please contact Thembi on 011 280 3381 or e-mail: goodtimes@sundaytimes.co.za. Bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of payment. Guests will be seated at tables of eight and 10

If you fancy staying over in Franschhoek for the weekend, give the Franschhoek Tourist Association a call and they can help you out with accommodation.