The most romantic locations for your wedding

By Janet | January 11, 2012

edgewaterweddingYou want the best location for your wedding. You go for the best destinations you know of, a place which means a lot to you, or a place where you, your special someone, and the most important people in the world can have fun. Here are some of the best locations where you can tie the knot:

Grand Hotel in Florence, Italy

The Grand Hotel is located near the River Amo and was a palace built back in the eighteenth century. If you are planning a Florence wedding and want to wow your family and friends, the ballroom of the Grand Hotel is the best place to say your I do’s.

Le Chateau d’Esclimont in France

Tie the knot here and make your dream fairy tale wedding come true. This beautiful estate is just 45 minutes from the heart of Paris. The chateau is located near a lake and boasts of a around 150 acres of real estate where your guests can relax, hike, fish, or even ride horses.

Central Park in New York

Busy as it is but New York is a very romantic city perfect for uniting souls in love. You can arrange for a wedding in one of the gardens at the Central Park.

Mountain top in New Zealand

How about a chopper ride to a peak of a mountain where you will have your romantic wedding? You can do this in New Zealand and the place will not run out of beautiful sceneries from mountains, to lakes, rivers or rugged landscapes. That is not the end of the list, you can also put the ring to your partner’s finger while on a glacier or just be traditional and have it in one of their old, elegant churches.

Dome of St. Paul in the UK

The Dome of St. Paul is actually part of cave system in Southwales. This cave is one of the showcaves the area has and boasts of a large lake to complete the ambiance. The natural setting is one of a kind for a wedding and will surely make your special day very unforgettable.

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Tips for planning a your dream destination wedding

By Janet | December 5, 2011

Destinations weddings have been sort of a trend in recent years. Couples head to their favorite travel destination, romantic spot, or exotic getaway to exchange vows. Here are some useful tips to help you plan out your destination wedding:

Residency requirements

Countries in Southeast Asia and the Caribbean are a bit lenient when it comes to residency requirements prior to getting married in their territories. In Europe though, a lot of countries require lengthy residency before granting your marriage application. Contact the tourism agency or embassy of your chosen destination to check for their marriage requirements.

Documentation

All your bags are packed and ready to go but you forgot your birth certificate, documentation of no previous marriage or record of previous divorce? Different countries have different rules for marriage documentation requirements. You might need these papers to be certified by the embassy as authentic or true copy or to be translated to the local language of the country where you want to get married.

Wedding planners

Research well and shop for the best but reasonably priced wedding planners for your destination wedding. These wedding planners will be your life line in terms of finding the best local suppliers that will satisfy your style and budget.

Etiquette

While you may be ready to splurge for your wedding day, not every individual is ready to spend to attend your destination wedding but you might hurt feelings if you do not invite them. You can announce your wedding plans early so there will be enough time to clear schedules and save for the expenses. Another option will be to pay for their accommodation and other expenses. You can also consider having a smaller wedding at home so your bigger circle of family and friends can be with you.

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What is so special about Bridal Lingerie

By Janet | January 24, 2010
Bridal Lingerie

Bridal Lingerie

What is so special about Bridal Lingerie, you ask? Well there are so many reasons that bridal lingerie is important and special. When you get married, you are becoming one with the person that you have chosen to love for the rest of your life. And one of the amazing aspects of getting married for a couple is the wedding night. Most people don’t talk about it, but between the husband and wife, there is much anticipation. A bride always wants to look her absolute best for the wedding night. When you have the sexiest bridal lingerie you can find, it makes your wedding night that much better.

Bridal lingerie is beautiful and exquisite and some of the most erotic lingerie you can find. Traditionally, bridal lingerie is white in color to go along with the traditional wedding dress color. A light blue or very sexy red color can sometimes be found in the bride’s wedding night attire. One of the most popular types of bridal lingerie is the baby doll style. It is flowing and leaves some to the imagination. However, it is just revealing enough to bring about all of the interest and excitement you will want from your partner.

When you have bridal lingerie on your mind, there are so many different types – and there’s shops with a great selection of bridal lingerie out there. There are babydolls, camisoles, and teddies as the most popular types. You will truly enjoy searching for your favorite outfits to wear for your wedding night. After all, trying on lingerie can make you feel very sexy. Don’t let your future husband see the outfit though, you will want him to be surprised. Bring along your girl friends to help you choose which outfit looks the hottest.

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Why Hawaii is a great Destination Wedding Location

By Janet | August 22, 2009

HawaiiIt is a popular saying that marriages are made in Heaven but performed on earth. What if you were offered an opportunity to marry in Heaven itself? You might be thinking that this is a sick joke, but it is possible to get married in a Heaven that is right here on earth. Ask anyone who has got married in Hawaii and they will explain in details to you about the Heaven on earth that Hawaii is.

This place is the second most chosen spots are far as marriages are solemnized and is second only to Las Vegas. Reportedly, over 25000 marriages are held in Hawaii every year and the majority of them are beach weddings. The spectacular sunsets of the isolated beaches is what many couples to be yearn for, what with the spectacular sunsets on the white sandy beaches, watching the birds circling the vast expanse of water.

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The most romantic wedding destinations in America

By Janet | July 28, 2009

This is the most special moment in your life and you want to savor it. You want to commemorate by making the occasion unique and pleasant. You don’t want to go to the church in your locality and do it like the rest of your family members or your friends. You want to make sure that your partner (or rather, would-be partner) remembers and cherishes the moments throughout her lifetime. Yes, I’m talking of your wedding, guys.

The best way to do so is to go for a destination wedding and you know what it is. It is not a new term to you. You know what elopement wedding or wedding-moon is, don’t you? You have already made up in your mind that you want to travel to a beautiful location and celebrate your wedding ceremony over there and also, might continue with your honeymoon as well. It will be a small family affair and more opportunity to enjoy every bit of the moment.

But you would like to carry that out in US itself. Now, while there are others who probably go for the classical Europe or the spiritual East, US is not that bad, is it? There are plenty of unique locations where you carry out your fancies. Some of them are…

  • Central Park of New York, NY
  • “Chapel of Love” in Bloomington, Minn
  • “Columbia George Hotel” in River Hood Region
  • Disneyland in Anaheim, California
  • “Empire State Building” in New York, NY again
  • “Graceland Wedding Chapel” of Las Vegas
  • “Little Church of the West Wedding Chapel” in Las Vegas
  • Fine Arts Palace in San Francisco
  • Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia, PA
  • “West Beach Resort”, Key Largo FLA

After these, should we really neglect the exotic cities of Miami, Las Vegas, Hawaii, New York City, New Orleans, Aspen, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Martha’s Vineyard, Napa Valley etc?

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How to Include Close Elderly Relatives When Planning a Destination Wedding

By Janet | March 31, 2009

Elderly ManWhen planning a destination wedding, the couple must be sensitive to the elder members of the family. While many family members willingly travel to locations outside their element, the elderly may not want to travel or may be fragile and cannot travel. The situation becomes especially difficult for close members such as a grandmother or great uncle. Is it right to exclude them from the festivities because they are old?

Unless a couple is eloping with only their best friends as witnesses, all weddings should include the closest members of the family. And if a destination wedding is planned, special consideration must be given to the elderly family members who are closest to the bride and groom. While it may be assumed the person cannot travel, it is always best to ask him/her to determine her wishes.

In addition to speaking to the person, here are a few other ways to include the special older person.

  • Be sensitive to the person’s feelings and make her feel included even if he/she cannot travel. Keep him/her informed during the planning process and make sure the person is invited to all activities at home before everyone leaves for the destination.
  • Make sure to mention the person during the reception when thanking everyone for coming by stating that you wished the person was here also.
  • If traditional fruit cake is served as the wedding cake, be sure to save a piece to give to the person when you return home. Other kinds of cakes might be difficult to keep but traditional cake is usually wrapped in a lace doily and plastic.
  • A special album of pictures can be personalized for the person.
  • If a video is available, when returning home, make arrangements to watch the video with the person.
  • Of course, if an after-wedding gala or reception is scheduled, the person is invited to the party.
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Destination Wedding Apparel for the Bride and other Women

By Janet | February 24, 2009

DESTINATION WEDDING APPAREL WOMENA destination wedding is unique in that the bride and groom may choose whatever theme or attire they fancy. Elegant weddings with elaborate trimmings are not required nor expected as with traditional weddings. And nowadays, the choices are endless for the bride, her attendants, the mothers and the female guests. The only stipulation in type of attire would be that everyone follows the same pattern of formality. Guests in evening gowns would not bode well with a bride in culotte shorts.

Once the bride and groom have decided what type of apparel to wear for the wedding ceremony, they can then notify the guests of the decision so that the guests traveling to the destination may pack their wardrobes accordingly. Destination weddings come in many levels of formalities, themes and colors. For example, the destination may be the homeland of the couple’s families so a traditional wedding may be expected. The bride and groom may wear the customary marriage outfits of a particular culture.

Contrarily, the destination wedding may be chosen in a themed type situation such as Las Vegas where celebrity impersonators are present (you HAVE to rent an exotic car in Las Vegas!). Or the destination wedding may be a combination of a formal wedding set in a beach area. And lastly, the destination wedding may be one in which the couple has thrown rules to the wind and decided on something totally fun and whimsical.

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Are Destination Wedding Invitations Different than Regular Wedding Invitations?

By Janet | January 14, 2009

When planning a destination wedding, many couples inquire about the etiquette surrounding wedding invitations. Specifically, how do destination wedding invitations differ from regular wedding invitations? And the short answer to the question is – they do not differ. Basically the invitation as it relates to etiquette is the same. Having said that, however, extra information exists that should be taken into account when choosing and sending destination wedding invitations.

The first point that may impact upon the invitations chosen is the pared down guest list. A destination wedding guest list is invariably much smaller in numbers than a traditional wedding list. If you are choosing invitations prepared by a printer, there may be a minimum order quantity or the costs may be so prohibitive that you would not order your first choice of invitations.

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Companies Who Offer Destination Wedding Insurance

By Janet | December 2, 2008

In a previous post, we spoke about the need for insurance when planning a destination wedding. To start you on the road to finding insurance, we have done a bit of research for you. Here are two companies in the US that offer specific insurance to cover lost monies due to inclement weather, vendors going bankrupt, no-show vendors, bride or groom illness or physical injury, and a death in the family.

Fireman’s Fund Private Event Insurance includes their Weddingsurance® product, which covers liability in the event that a party gets out of control, cancellation, weather, photography, gifts, attire, jewelry, and rental property damage. New features that have been recently added to the coverage are cancellation of the wedding due to one or both parties backing out, emotional counseling if the wedding must be rebooked due to a calamity, more destination wedding locations, and online purchasing.

The Travelers Companies, Inc, last year launched The Wedding Protector Plan which includes a wide group of reasons under which a claim can be made. In addition to the broad range of coverage, they also permit many locations outside the US where the couple will be covered should a problem arise. They also promote the fact that there is no deductible and the cost to insure is relatively inexpensive compared to the out-of-pocket expenses due to circumstances over which the couple has no control.
One final note on purchasing wedding insurance:

Like all other insurance policies, do not assume that you are covered for every contingency. Read the sales material thoroughly, understand what is being offered and ask questions if necessary. For example, some companies do not consider cancelling a wedding due to cold feet as a reason for making a claim. Also, not all locations abroad may be permitted.

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Insurance and Destination Weddings

By Janet | November 26, 2008

Nowadays it seems important to purchase insurance for everything. We carry insurance on our vehicles and homes, we hold life insurance policies, and we purchase travel insurance. Although wedding insurance is a newer type of insurance, it does not seem unreasonable that we should insure against negative possibilities when planning one of the most significant events of our lives. And destination wedding insurance is probably even that more attractive since so many more things can go wrong when travelling to a wedding abroad or even to another locale.

One might ask if the cost of the insurance is worth the risk and in most instances the answer would be yes. Some examples of why wedding insurance is vital when planning a destination wedding are:

  • Weather is one factor that humans cannot control. Should a volcano erupt or typhoon hit the location, events will require the cancellation of the wedding. Undoubtedly, the bride and groom will have already sent deposits or even the full amount to local vendors. Their money will be lost without insurance.
  • Another reason for destination wedding insurance is the fact that people get sick and accidents happen. Should either the bride or groom not be able to travel due to poor health, serious physical injury or even death, insurance will cover the costs already incurred.
  • If one or more vendors do not carry through will their commitments in the way of not showing up or not providing the paid-for product or service, the insurance will cover the costs.
  • Lastly, there are a large number of problems that could arise along the planning process path such as the gown being lost in transit, the wedding salon or tuxedo store closing down after having been paid, or the airline cancelling flights.
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