The Second Time - Another White Wedding?

That first wedding was a dream, a gorgeous long white wedding dress, a beautiful church, luscious bridesmaids and the groom in tails. Plus all the trimmings and a heavenly reception and a great honeymoon.

Upsetting as it is, at least 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. But we don't give up do we? Some 80 percent of us marry again. Hopefully, we're a little wiser, a little more experienced and a little more sensible the second time. And a little more relaxed.

The formal, traditional white wedding is not only expensive, it can be incredibly stressful despite the power of our dreams and fantasies and the years we spent imagining just how it would be. For most, the second time isn't seen as particularly suitable for a traditional white wedding.

While many of us settle for a simple exchange of vows and a much less formal party for friends and relatives, you may want to consider a couple delightful alternatives.

Remember, a second wedding is still a wedding. You and your other are making a real and significant commitment to a life together. It deserves to be marked off from the more mundane events of everyday life.

Events that are significant markers in our lives are normally weighted with significance by traditions, unusual activities, special psychological and social meanings. This makes them stand out and marks transitions from one phase of our life to a new phase. Anthropologists call them rites of passage and weddings are a prime example.

One lovely new development has been the growth of both theme weddings and destination weddings. They can be especially well suited to the second wedding. Theme weddings can be nearly anything you can conceive of - from medieval with antique styled Gothic wedding dresses to the extremely casual styles associated with a beach wedding. You can truly let your imagination run riot. For you and your guests it can offer an absolutely unique experience that will be remembered forever.

Alternatively, destination weddings can be of any type. While the basic idea is that it takes place in some beautiful, exotic or historical setting, far from your day-to-day life, you can arrange for anything from a full-blown white wedding to a small cozy informal exchange of vows outdoors in a natural setting so lovely that no added frills are necessary.

Normally, a destination wedding combines the elements of the wedding and the honeymoon. You are already out of your daily existence. You've chosen a place you've always wanted to go. And you've shared it with those close to you. For your guests this is also an opportunity to enjoy a break from their day-to-day and combine the pleasure of being with you when you marry and a great vacation.

While I'm a great fan of the destination wedding, it can become complicated and you need to carefully check out all the details, from the local wedding laws to just who will marry you, where and how. Even within the US, laws vary significantly from state to state. For foreign destinations please don't jump into without doing your research.

You can find wedding planners, travel agents, resorts and hotels that can greatly ease the problems of organizing from a distance. Many resorts and hotels offer packages that include these services or can recommend local resources. Do not neglect checking references.

Obviously, economics play a significant role. You'll need to consider just what you can really afford and just what your guests can afford. Of course, it's always possible to make a destination wedding just the two of you. Sometimes an elopement is the best solution - and then the whole thing from beginning to end can be a dreamy honeymoon.

Whatever your dream, you don't need to feel limited any longer by outmoded traditions and ancient etiquette. There's a new freedom we are all reaching for and it includes the option of structuring the important events in our lives to be more personally relevant and meaningful. From the wedding itself to the type and style of wedding dress, alternatives have grown incredibly in this new age. Why not make your marriage an expression of your uniqueness?

Elena manages http://www.All-Wedding-Dresses.com with articles and resources about weddings and, particularly, all kinds of wedding dresses from traditional white wedding to maternity and theme wedding styles.

Destination Wedding Favor Ideas and Tips

Over the past several years, destination weddings have become increasingly popular for various reasons. Not only can you celebrate your wedding with family and close friends, but you can party for a few days with them, and spend your honeymoon in the same romantic place. Destination weddings also cut down on the traditional wedding costs in some instances, because you will still be able to invite those 250+ guests, but only a small percentage of those invited will actually be able to attend. Destination weddings also allow the bride and groom to choose the perfect setting for their event, whether it be a romantic seaside getaway, a cruise destination, or a fun filled Las Vegas trip, destination weddings are exciting for all who attend!

I have some personal experience in planning a destination wedding, as my wedding day was celebrated on a cruise ship headed for Mexico in 2003. We invited quite a large number of guests, more than we would have been able to if we had a traditional wedding, but only 40 guests were able to attend - which allowed us for a more intimate gathering. Having a destination wedding also allowed us to spend more time with each guest - something we could not have done if we had a wedding close to home. Everyone left with a long lasting memory of our event, and to this day our guests still talk about our wedding cruise!

When I was planning our wedding cruise in 2003, the wedding favor market had much to be desired. There was nothing that fit our day! Although this made it a bit difficult to plan, with a little imagination, I put together a wedding favor bag of goodies for our guests to take home. Thankfully, because of such an increase in destination weddings, wedding favor specialists have increased their lines of wedding favors, and there is now a large selection of destination themed favors available to suit every bride's taste and theme.

When planning a destination wedding, here are some"don'ts" when selecting your destination wedding favors:

• Candles, chocolates, and candy can melt. It does not matter if you are not traveling to a warm climate, if you plan on taking your favors on a plane, the cargo holding areas can be quite hot. You should eliminate these favor ideas from your list.
• Glass can break and anything you feel has the potential to be break - cross that off your list as well.
• Item weight. Let's face it - you will be traveling not only with all your normal vacation items, but also with all your bridal items as well. Carrying another 30 plus pounds is not something you, your groom, or your attendants want to do.
• Don't plan on having your favors shipped internationally. Not only is international shipping expensive, your favors could potentially get lost in customs, broken during handling, or heavily taxed by the government.

Here are some "do's" to think about when planning your destination wedding favors:

• Think lightweight. If you plan on traveling with your favors, try to select something lightweight and small. Remember your guests have to pack these to take home too!
• If you can't think of anything that will go with your destination theme, select something useful or practical - which has a special meaning to both of you.
• If you rather not take favors with you, you can send your favors direct to your guests homes with their thank you notes. A bit more expensive, but your guests will be quite surprised when they find a little thank you token with your note.

Now for some wonderful destination wedding favor ideas!

• Luggage tags: They're perfect for destination weddings, as most destination weddings require the guests to travel to a certain location. They more than likely will be used again - as many people simply use disposable tags or the tags that come pre-attached to luggage. With heart shape designs, to planes and cruise ships, luggage tags are perfect!
• Bookmarks: one of the most popular pastimes for vacationers is reading a good book. Give them something they can use both home and away - a bookmark! With numerous shapes on the market you're sure to find a bookmark that will match your event. Bookmarks are also lightweight, and travel well.
• For a more formal destination reception, place card holders also make a good choice. Usually lightweight and small, place card holders can double to hold seating assignments and then later on to hold photos, notes and recipe cards. Stay away from place card frames though, unless the front is made of pvc plastic. You do not want glass frames to break in transit.
• Wine charms or bottle stoppers. With an average weight of 1/4 pound or less and available in many styles - these make a lightweight, good choice if your having a small affair.
• Cocktail Mix Favors: when you think of laying on a warm sandy beach, many people also think of a nice tropical drink in hand. Give your guests a taste of the tropics with a cocktail mix favor in which they can relax and enjoy at home. Totally customizable these are lightweight, unbreakable and inexpensive!
• Travel related items: such as mini alarm clocks, manicure kits, mini travel soaps, or sewing kits.
• Think outside the box: shop party stores as well, for unique party favor items. For a beach theme wedding you can give a tropical luau bag filled with leis, sunglasses,beach hats, inflatable beach balls, etc... Think back to when you were a child and received goodie bags at birthday parties. Perhaps a bit silly, but I guarantee everyone will be sporting those beach hats and carrying those bags around your destination resort.
• Wedding Tees: A screen-printing shop can create a custom tee shirt design just for you! Reasonably priced when you are having a smaller affair, everyone will use your tee shirts, time and time again, even if it is "just around the house". People love shirts!
• Gift bags / Gift Baskets: when your guests arrive to their destination, a lovely (but sometimes expensive) option is having a small gift basket in their hotel room. Soaps, sewing kit, manicure kit, mini clock, bookmarks, a small bottle of champagne or wine, non-perishable food items (cookies, crackers, snacks, mints), etc...will be a generous gesture.

For our own wedding, we used a combination of the ideas above. I purchased from a discount party company tropical beach theme bags and stuffed them with a personalized tee shirt, cocktail mixes, wine stoppers, candy, a personalized cd I made with all the wedding songs we had at our reception, and some fun goodies such as leis, glow sticks, Hawaiian shirt key chains. Everyone carried around the tote bags with them during our cruise when they walked to the beach or pool, and everyone loved their little goodie bags! With so many options out there, there is something to please everyone and fit every budget. Keep our handy tips in mind when you are browsing for your destination wedding favors.

Erica Tevis is the owner of Little Things Wedding Favors which carries thousands of wedding favors and wedding accessories to suit every couple's style, theme and budget.

Destination Weddings, Honeymoons - St Barts

Destination Weddings are weddings that take place away from where the bride and groom live. They happen in some of the most exotic and wonderful places in the world. These types of non-traditional weddings provide the bride and groom with dreamy settings, while doubling as an opportunity for guests to experience a place they have never been before.

“Today’s couples are more educated, sophisticated, and better traveled than couples of past generations. More affluent than past marrying couples, 27% of these Generation Y couples ( children of the baby boomers and twice the numbers ) will pay for their entire wedding, and they want something different for themselves and their guests; they want to be pampered and taken seriously.

In the year 2006, nine percent of weddings in the United States were destination weddings, which is a 200% increase in the last ten years. Generation Y couples are tired of the “themed” weddings that became so prevalent and overused in the past. They want to experience different cultures and real settings rather than a “staged” wedding.” says Founder and President of June Wedding, Inc. ®, Robbi Ernst III and author of Great Wedding Tips From the Experts.

“Although women are still the primary decision makers of the wedding plans, men are more involved today than couples of the generation that preceded them, 83% of today’s couples are employed full time; they work hard (they are paying a mortgage and own one or two automobiles between them). Equally, they want to play hard; realizing that they are together rarely, they want to plan events that will bring them closer. As well, they want to create deep and meaningful memories for the family and friends. Since most couples are not getting married in the areas where they grew up, their time with family and friends is all the more precious and important to them. If they can do this in a unique or even an exotic setting, all the more enticing,” Ernst adds.

St Barthelemy, located in the French West Indies, is that exotic setting today’s bride is looking for. It is the Monte Carlo of the Caribbean, without the traffic jams but with the added advantage of flawless beaches. Shortened to Saint Barth in French and St Barts in English it is an exclusive eight square mile (21 sq km) embodiment of 24-carat French chic. It attracts millionaires on luxury yachts, movie stars and French expatriates fleeing the European winter. It is a Caribbean island where relaxation and Gallic style under a tropical sun have been refined to perfection.

Few islands worldwide, can match the unique blend of style, nature and history that is St. Barts. This tiny island has significant appeal where 'quality' is most certainly more important than 'quantity'... an island far away from the normality of life, making it the perfect wedding destination.

St. Barts is surrounded with turquoise waters, situated near the northern end of the Lesser Antilles group in the French West Indies. At a distance of 200 kms from the island of Guadeloupe and 25 kms from Saint-Martin. It is a mountainous island whose only flat area is occupied by the airport’s runway. As the climate is rather dry, agriculture has never been developed, thus throughout history few slaves had ever been employed. For the most part, St. Bartians are descendants of Breton and Norman fisher folk. Many are of French and Swedish ancestry, the latter evident in their fair skin, blond hair, and blue eyes.

St. Barts’ beaches are renowned for being some of the most beautiful and pristine in the world. Many are found in small coves, which have been protected from development by strict environmentally friendly zoning. Unlike many of its neighboring Caribbean islands, it has not been overrun with prefab condos and large chain hotels. There are six 4 star hotels all featuring romance packages for the wedding or honeymoon couple. All are of single story design, some as one building and others as separate single bedroom villas. Four are located on the beach (perfect for reading-of-the-vows ceremony) the other two are high on the hills with magnificent views of the island and setting sun. Each hotel has been uniquely designed, blending into the surrounding terrain. Luxury and elegance is felt in each environment.

St. Barts features some of the best cuisine in the Caribbean. The island has over eighty restaurants featuring culinary styles ranging from classic French to Asian to West Indian.

Many of the restaurants attract gourmet chefs trained in France to oversee their kitchens. These chefs can also be reserved to serve guests in the intimate privacy of their own villa for any special event or treasured evening. Villas on the island offer breath taking views and the perfect setting for your reception, especially with your own private French chef.

Nightlife of St. Barts is diverse as well. Visitors looking for late-night pleasures can listen to live jazz at a café or dance the night away at one of the local discos or after hours clubs.

St. Barts is also a duty-free port, rated as one of the premier shopping destinations in the Caribbean. The capital Gustavia is the principal shopping area of the island. There are boutiques and emporiums for the most sophisticated shoppers, featuring luxury brands such as Cartier, Hermes, Dior to name a few. The island hosts numerous health and beauty clinics and fitness centers catering to the island's upscale clientele.

It is important to realize that planning a wedding in a foreign country still has the usual concerns and worries of any home based event; there is the additional stress that something could go wrong in a different location. Aside from making travel reservations for the group, a couple needs to consider local legal issues. For instance, marriage in St Barts is not a legal ceremony, rather it is viewed as a spiritual ceremony. For this reason and others, travelers planning to marry in any foreign country should give serious consideration to hiring a local, home based Wedding Consultant for guidance and advice as well as an on-site Wedding Consultant at the particular destination. .The on-site Consultant will insure that the hosts of the event have all the required documentation, that every detail is planned long before arrival and that only the most competent, professional and expert wedding vendors with proper contracts will provide their services . These on-site Consultants can also provide any needed assistance if the couple chooses to bring along some of their own vendors (e.g. the photographer, floral designer, videographer, etc.). They will check that each client and guest is properly retrieved at the airport, that they are provided with the planned-for-accommodations, and that they are well rested from travel before beginning the schedule of any local tours and sightseeing prepared for in advance. Moreover, the on-site consultant can also suggest local customs that will make the wedding truly unique, one that family and friends alike will talk about for a very long time.

“Premium IV is truly one of the foremost on-site specialists. Located on St Barts they are members of AFWPI (Association for Wedding Professionals International) and JWI (June Wedding, Inc®). The management team of Premium IV is made up of three experts in service: a successful Canadian entrepreneur, an English expert in receptive tourism and a French restaurateur who have provided magnificent service in the best restaurants and hotels in France, the UK, USA, and St Barts. Additionally, the highly qualified and bilingual staff (French and English) have many years of experience in the island way of life.

They will provide the ultimate in V.I.P. services. Premium IV has brought together, under one umbrella, only the best that St Barts has to offer. With over 120 contracted partners providing approximately 450 products and services. There is virtually no request that Premium IV cannot arrange,” says International Travel Writer, Jesse Nash.

Any special event wedding, honeymoon or other special event that takes place on St. Barts is special and memorable simply due to the Island's own enchanted ambiance and unique hospitality. The St. Barts experience is all the more enhanced when it is under the direction of a competent Consultant and Director, at home and on the Island. A Consultant or Director who leaves nothing to chance, who sees to it that not only is the St. Barts experience itself magical, but also one that will be treasured forever in the hearts and memories of the travelers. The staff of Premium IV takes the added steps of communicating with the client and/or their home-based Consultant before arrival on St. Barts so that every detail is discussed and decisions are determined and firmed up in writing. From the moment the client and guests set foot on St. Barts, they enter into a well-scripted, stress-free atmosphere in which they will be completely at ease and confident that all the planning will play out like as closely as possible to their dreams.

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What To Wear To Destination Weddings

This is a million dollar question. Every bride-to-be will debate in her mind about what to wear to destination weddings. After all, a bride should be the one to be the best dressed at the ceremony and why not you deserve to look so. But do not brood over for long.

We have some good tips to brides to be on what to wear for a destination wedding!

Be clear on how you want yourself to look, a chic style or a formal conservative style whatever be clear. Now hunt for a good and a trustworthy designer who can give you a great design yet at your budget range. You can even go for the amateur designers and speak to them of the kind you are looking and surprisingly they would design one at very low charges. However, make sure they would not mess up at the last moment

Dish out your sister’s or mom’s wedding gear and you may think of some design changes to them and get done for your wedding wear. This ensures at least one thing no one can duplicate your design.

Accessorizing the wedding gear is an important thing to look at and you can pour in your creativity into it if you really are. Simple addition of beads or sequins or Swarovski crystals to your wedding wear, will give it a unique look. However, make sure that they are no pricking accessories. Augment the wedding gown with a stylishly designed hat and jewelry. See that these complement the wedding gown well. Also get your footwear designed and complementing your dress.

For a conventional formal wedding the best wear would be a floor-length gown with gloves and a shawl. Make it designed in a unique way and accessorize it.

However, for an informal wedding, the dress can be a long gown with chapel train or without a chapel train or even a two-piece dress in colors of white, silver or gold will be okay.

Whether it is a formal wedding or an informal wedding the bride deserves to look her very best. It is her destination wedding and she should be looking best on her day.

It is similar with the grooms. He can wish to be dressed either formal or informal, but certainly can look their very best with comfortable and breathing fabrics in elegant colors and good fitting designs. Accessories such as the bow, the shoes and the belt, watch should be complementing to the mood as well as the dress.

Are you looking for some destination wedding favors for you, your friends or family? If you are we got you covered.

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The Exotic Appeal Of Puerto Rico Destination Weddings

It is no wonder that Puerto Rico destination weddings are so incredibly popular these days, with both natives and non-natives alike.

After all, the island of Puerto Rico offers a rare combination of the most modern conveniences and a lush, untouched tropical beauty. In addition, there are many resort hotels on the island of Puerto Rico who specialize in producing some of the most magnificent of destination weddings.

The Increasing Popularity Of Puerto Rico Weddings

In addition, many people living in other parts of the world originally from Puerto Rico and the desire to get back to their roots have also contributed to the popularity of destination weddings in this tropical paradise.

Another reason for the increasing popularity of Puerto Rico destination weddings is the availability of comparatively affordable hotel rooms. Puerto Rico is home to a great many hotels and resorts, with more hotel rooms coming on the market every day.

This has made Puerto Rico destination weddings among the most affordable for many brides and grooms, as well as those in their wedding parties and their invited guests.

Planning The Perfect Wedding With A Wedding Planner

There are several options available when it comes to booking one of these great Puerto Rico destination weddings.

Perhaps the easiest way to bring such a wedding off without a hitch is to hire one of the many wedding consultants who work in Puerto Rico. Often these wedding consultants are working as employees of the resort, while at other times they may work independently.

Either way, there are a number of excellent wedding planners available to take charge of every aspect of planning the perfect wedding, from ordering the cake and catering the food, to taking care of the wedding videos and photographs.

Planning Your Puerto Rico Wedding On Your Own

Another option is to plan the Puerto Rico destination wedding on your own, and this is certainly possible, especially for those who have friends and family on the island.

Even for those without a local connection, the internet has made it easier than ever before to book hotel rooms, find scheduled flights, book resort hotels and do all the other things necessary to enjoy a great beach wedding in Puerto Rico.

Shaunta Pleasant is a professional writer and editor on wedding topics. Visit my site to learn more about planning the perfect wedding at http://www.best-wedding-plan.com/puerto_rico_destination_weddings.html

Top Destination Weddings - Awesome Wedding Locations

Choosing a wedding location is one of the most important decisions you will make for your destination wedding. This article will show you some of the top destination weddings in terms of location.

Jamaica is a location for some of the top destination weddings. With it's great scenery from beautiful mountains to sunny beaches, Jamaica has diverse wedding locations. Also, there are wedding planning companies that can help you plan a great wedding.

Don't forget Las Vegas. Vegas is perfect if you want to get married in a top quality city filled with many entertainment activities.

If you want to add some adventure to your destination wedding, consider having it at the Grand Canyon. There's not many things more exciting than heading to your wedding in a helicopter flying over the majestic view of the Grand Canyon.

For those of you with a classy taste, think about having your destination wedding in Rome. Rome is home of some of the top destination weddings. Rome is a hotbed of European fashion and class. There's many great buildings where you can have your wedding ceremony. Also, after your wedding, make sure to enjoy the great restaurants Rome has to offer.

You don't have to be bound to one of these destination locations. There are many other top wedding locations. All it takes is some research and creativity to find them. Much of the appeal of destination weddings is going to an interesting or exotic location, so good luck choosing a location that's just right for you. Who knows, you may find the next top destination wedding location!

Now that you know some of the top destination weddings, visit http://wedguide.info and learn where you can have an affordable destination wedding. Also, here's the top 5 reasons to choose a destination wedding package.

Creative Destination Wedding Planning For A Day To Remember

Good creative destination wedding planning can make the difference between an ordinary wedding and one that will remain in the memory of you and your new husband for ever.

If you have decided on a destination wedding, rather than being conventional and getting married in your home town or city, there is a lot that can go wrong and spoil the day. Not only that, but unless you are blessed with unlimited funds, it will be a wedding that is attended by relatively few guests and so a little creativity can go a long way towards making it a memorable occasion for them also.

Not everybody you would like to be there will be there, and creative planning is also necessary to handle that situation. Who do you invite, and not invite. If you invite everybody to that Paris wedding you have always promised yourself, you could be thought of as making invitations in order to receive gifts from as many as possible. If you fail to do so, then those not invited might feel slighted. This situation can be overcome diplomatically, but it takes creativity and good planning.

There are several steps involved in planning a destination wedding starting with that invitation list that is your first hurdle. You should inform everybody that you are planning a wedding outside your home town, whether it is in another county or state, depending on where you live, or even in another country. Popular destinations are the Paris previously mentioned, the Caribbean, several destinations in the USA, UK and Europe and cruise liners are becoming increasingly popular.

Some couples take the approach of asking friends and relatives if they would be able to attend such a wedding were it to be held, as a preliminary to drawing up a guest list. Others simply ask their parents, plus best friends as matron of honor or chief bridesmaid, and best man, and offer to pay their expenses if they are able to. You should never invite your friends to your wedding in an official capacity unless you know that money is not a problem to them, or you are able to offer to pay their costs. Many couples can pick up part of the tab, and provide their guests with a great few days, but for many more that is not possible.

Many couples have their dream wedding in the exotic location of their choice by themselves, and then have a blessing in their home church or chapel, followed by a full reception for their family and friends. That is creative destination wedding planning at its best for the ordinary couple that can afford their dream wedding and honeymoon, but are unable to pay the traveling and accommodation expenses of their guests. You should not deny yourself your dream just to keep others happy. A little imagination can formulate a way for you to have what you want and also provide your family and friends with what they want.

That is how your creativity can resolve one of the most difficult aspects of any destination wedding: how to keep everybody happy, including yourselves. The next planning stage is to get the actual venues booked. It is one thing deciding that you want married in a specific location, but another in organizing that. Creative planning will likely conclude that you need to hire somebody in the actual destination to handle the organizing at that end, although it is possible for you to handle it yourself.

For that you will need good communication with the local authorities of the town or city in which you intend to be married, so that you are aware of any legal restrictions such as whether or not you need a local marriage license, any local readings of Marriage Banns that vary throughout the Western world, any residential qualifications, blood tests and doctor’s certificates that might be required.

You will also need effective communication with the venues of your ceremony and reception, and also the accommodation of any guests. If you are planning to me married by yourselves, without guests until your reception back home, you will have to arrange a minister or judge for the ceremony, and probably the requisite number of witnesses. Many resorts or other destinations offer a complete package, including witnesses, a cake, photographer and champagne for the couple, including accommodation and even honeymoon facilities if needed.

That is why many opt to hire a wedding planner to look after all of this for them, so that you need only tend to your end of things. After all, there is little to plan once the invitations or home reception, destination venues and ceremony legalities, travel details and the honeymoon have been looked after.

Creative destination wedding planning can be used to give you the fabulous unforgettable wedding that you want, and also to keep all of your family and friends happy whether they can be with you or not. Forward planning is the crux, and whether or not you use the services of professionals to help with it is immaterial. It is the end result of your planning that counts. It is your wedding, and if you and your new husband are happy with your planning, then that is all that matters.

If you want to learn more about Destination Weddings, check out Dola's website here: destination wedding planning where he offers a free special Report on Unplanned Wedding Expenses that could lead to debt, and also offers advice on how to plan an unforgettable romantic wedding abroad. http://www.romanticweddingtips.com/2007/10/creative-destination-wedding-planning.html

Best Destination Weddings

A bit of romance, a bit of elegant arrangements and the best of locations are the perfect ingredients for the best wedding destinations around the world. Most of us try so hard to find the perfect wedding destination that meets both our dreams as well as our wedding plans, but simply don't know how to go about it. Finding the right wedding destination is not as hard as we think. The most important thing to keep in mind while selecting a wedding destination is answering a simple question as how do you want your wedding to be? Don't go for a destination wedding just because your friend found it amazing. Go for a location that you admire and like. After all it is one occasion that is going to happen once in a lifetime. So make it as special as can be.

A destination wedding generally looks into locations that are either exotic or unusual. The destinations popular for weddings are generally on the beach, mountains or even rain forests. Let's take a look at the best destination weddings around the world.

Jamaica is one of the popular destination weddings in the world. Its picturesque scenery and excellent climate makes it a yearlong honeymoon and wedding location. Right from lofty mountains to sunny beaches one has many possible wedding locations to select from. Being one of the best destination weddings it also offers a range of attractive packages from specialized wedding agencies. Everything will be planned and arranged for you. So if you are keen on Jamaica destination wedding then be rest assured to enjoy a perfect wedding in an idyllic location.

And if you are looking for a wedding destination that is romantic as well as entertaining and happening then there is no better place than Las Vegas. What better way to walk down that isle with hundreds of neon lights illuminating the ceremony? With the shimmer of the ever alive entertainment city and the glamour of casinos; Las Vegas is an excellent destination to make your wedding rocking in every way possible.

When talking about best destination weddings, how can we leave out Europe?

Rome is world renowned for arranging the best destination weddings in the world. So give your wedding day a taste of the European fashion, taste and style. There are also many churches, restaurants and nightclubs to select from. Rome is one destination wedding that offers you the complete package covering all the aspects to make your wedding day memorable and grand.

Among the other best destination weddings come the Caribbean islands as well as Hawaii. These locations are not only famous for weddings but for honeymoon as well. With traversing beaches and exotic resorts, these destinations can make every wedding unique, grand and remarkable.

So select from the best destination weddings and make your wedding ceremony a truly cherished moment. Click to find more destination weddings from around the world.

Exceptional Wedding Cakes for Exceptional Couples

Cakes and champagnes are one of the most integral parts of any wedding today. But then no ordinary cakes can suffice in a wedding, no matter how low your budget is. Like the occasion and the celebrations, the wedding cake is also something that is very special and very memorable one, especially for those who are getting married. It is also something that attracts everybody’s attention in the jubilations.

And because of all these reasons, the wedding cakes have to be really beautiful and exquisite. They have to be big and gorgeous. Most couples want their wedding cake to be very specially made and designed such that their cake stands out and looks exceptional. And it is due to this reason that the cake is a thing of anxiety for numerous couples about to get married, around the world.

Yes a wedding cake, much like the other aspects of the celebration, is a thing that people get worried about before it is set up finally at the right moment. People are anxious about the arrival of the cake by the right time, the design and shape of the cake, whether it would be set up in the perfect manner, would it look nice and delicious. All such fears grasp the minds till finally the cake part is pulled off successfully.

Keeping all such anxieties and fears in mind, special websites that are dedicated to wedding cakes have come up. These sites are basically web based suppliers of wedding cakes and all kinds of cakes. They specialise in designer cakes for all kinds of occasions, especially marriages and birthdays.

Most of us today are going for theme parties and celebrations after marriage. You can now get designer cakes designed to fit the occasion and the theme. Most of the online cake providers have a number of options for such designer cakes; however, if people have any special design for their wedding cakes, most of the service providers do take care of such customisations.

Mr. Daniel is an expert author on cakes, by virtue of his extensive knowledge and meticulous research, he produces informative articles on cakes. The article given here covers the arena of Wedding Cakes

Destination Weddings - How to Choose the Perfect Location

One of the biggest trends in weddings today is the destination wedding. This means the bride and groom travel to some romantic getaway where vows are exchanged. Depending on the couple, and their wedding budget, a destination wedding may also include flying in close family members and friends, or keeping the wedding open if people want to pay their own way. As you will discover, destination weddings have a number of advantages.

For starters, combining the wedding and honeymoon into one location is a great way of saving money. In addition to the happy couple flying off to their desired destination, family and friends have the chance to enjoy a mini, or extended vacation. Keep in mind, the majority of destination weddings are intimate, including just a few people. In fact, some couples enjoying a destination wedding held on the beach may discover that a number of the guests are unknown, making the event even more memorable.

If you believe a destination wedding sounds like something of interest, the first decision would be whether becoming married in an warm climate or somewhere picturesque, like on a snow-covered mountain. One of the favorite destinations is the beautiful and exotic Caribbean Islands. There, a bride and groom could choose a quaint church wedding or don bathing suits to exchange the “I Do’s” underneath a palm tree swaying gently in the breeze.

For a colder climate, couples could still go with a small, traditional church wedding or dress in skiwear, hit the slopes, and exchange vows at the top of a run. Obviously, your choice of wedding destination depends largely on the time of year you plan to wed, as well as the type of honeymoon you want to experience. However, because you have literally thousands of destinations from which to choose, you could become husband and wife anytime of the year, and on any continent of choice.

Once you have settled on a general area, the fun part of planning begins. Now, since travel would be involved, we recommend you begin planning a minimum of six months in advance. This way, you would have the opportunity to book great flight, hotel, and car deals. One of the best ways to enjoy a destination wedding is by going somewhere off-season. For instance, if you wanted to head to the Ozarks of Missouri, a place that is typically enjoyed during the summer due to the vast lake, this part of the country is also gorgeous in the fall when the leaves are changing. Since the fall is considered off-peak, prices go down!

If you have decided to plan a Caribbean wedding, be sure you factor in travel costs, as well as exchange rates. In addition, trying to plan a wedding in another country could be challenging. Therefore, instead of trying to locate a minister, church, cake maker, photographer, musician, and so on, check the local resorts, which often provide great wedding packages. Typically, a local wedding planner works for the resort, doing the majority, if not all of the legwork for you. With this, you set the date, show up, and simply enjoy the festivities. Another huge advantage of using a wedding planner through a resort is that any language barrier is eliminated.

In summary, destination weddings can be a beautiful start to a lifetime of joy with your future spouse. If planned properly, they can even be stress-free, or close to it! With the many advantages that destination weddings offer, it's little wonder they have become such a hot trend in weddings today!

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Destination Weddings - Trendy, But Are They Worth It?

More and more couples are saying “I Do” in exotic and unusual places. This trend is called Destination Weddings. Definitely not your traditional wedding, but many couples are opting for jetting off to an overseas dream wedding and honeymoon combination at a much cheaper price. Is it for you?

Let’s objectively look at the pros and cons of having a Destination Wedding. But of course, if you’re both set on flying to Bora Bora and getting hitched on the glistening, white pearl sand in front of a crystal blue lagoon, then hey, don’t let me stop you! But I’m still going to share with you the cons of making that decision.

The Cons

1. Destination weddings may be less expensive for the betrothed couple, but very costly for everyone else. Paying for airline tickets, accommodations, food and then a wedding gift to boot, will prohibit many people from attending the wedding. Therefore, probably most of your close friends and family are not going to come.

2. Planning a wedding long distance can end up being a nightmare. Weddings in themselves wreak havoc with the couple as well as their families and their friends. Organizing a wedding over the phone and via emails can prove to be more than anyone bargained for. Unless you have someone that you know who lives nearby your destination that can check things for you, you may be biting off more than you can chew.

3. Many countries perform marriage ceremonies that are not recognized as being legal and binding in the United States or in other countries. This is a very important consideration when planning a Destination Wedding.

Okay, now that I’ve probably annihilated the thought of you having a Destination Wedding, let me share the other side of this coin. And there really is another side.

The Pros

1. A Destination Wedding combination honeymoon will save you money. Many exotic beach destinations are downright cheap with a good amount of European countries a close second. Then there are the multi-cultural countries of Asia. Two of the more popular destinations there are Thailand and Bali.

2. Your honeymoon is at your back door! Perhaps the most amazing positive about Destination Weddings is that fact that you are tying the knot at your honeymoon location. And many hotels and resorts around the world offer wedding/honeymoon packages which can save you thousands of dollars compared to a wedding in the states.

3. Want to spare yourself the agony of seeing people that you never wanted to invite to the wedding in the first place? If that sounds about right, then this is the perfect wedding for you.

4. A Destination Wedding has a unique, magical quality to it.

Hopefully this will help you decide if a Destination Wedding is the right one for you. If you are non-traditionalists, you probably will find great joy and satisfaction in finding that one, unique destination that is perfect for the two of you. If you have always dreamed of the fairytale wedding in your home town surrounded by close friends and family, then it doesn’t matter how much you save, it just isn’t right for you. Either way, memories are being made.

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Wedding Destinations in Paradise

Many couples these days are deciding to forgo the traditional marriage route, having their wedding in their hometowns at their local church or reception hall, surrounded by friends and family. Instead, these unconventional couples are choosing destination weddings, jetting off to a romantic and usually tropical location for their big day.

Although a destination wedding might not save you a lot of money (especially if you fly in your guests), it can be a wonderful departure from what normally constitutes a wedding and will definitely save you a lot of stress. Destination weddings are usually simpler and free of all the details that can make your big day one of the most stressful of your life. So where do you go for your destination wedding? The following places are by far the most popular and romantic for your dream holidays.

Mexico has many beautiful beaches and destinations, but two of the most attractive for weddings are Cancun and Cozumel. Every year thousands of couples flock to these gorgeous beach resorts to exchange rings. Away from all the stress of home, couple can be on honeymoon as they marry. Mexico is perfect for beach goers and fans of water sports like snorkeling or scuba diving. The water is crystal clear and the sand is pure white. Mexico is an ideal tropical location to marry. Wedding destinations abound there.

Who doesn't fall in love with Hawaii? With any luck, you will fall in love with your significant other all over again on your wedding day in Maui or Oahu. The islands are full of breathtaking natural beauty. Resorts in Hawaii are created to give guests the best of luxury and convenience.

Jamaica is an ever-popular destination for weddings because of its vibrant history and culture. Visitors love Jamaica for its easygoing people, sunny climate, and entertainment. If you're not into nightclubs, you can explore Jamaica's jungles, waterfalls, and diverse landscapes. Famous beaches like Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios are luxurious, sandy shores that will be magical on your wedding day.

Bermuda never goes out of style. Staff at the resorts on the islands will set you up with tours of the local beaches and coral reefs. You and your new husband or wife will revel in the relaxation of a destination wedding in Bermuda. You can scuba dive, take long walks on the beach, or just hole yourself up in your luxurious hotel room for a while. Your family and friends will not only get to celebrate your wedding, but they will simultaneously probably have one of the best vacations of their lives.

Las Vegas can't be beat for a decadent destination wedding to beat all others. Where else can you marry, play the slots, see a tiger, eat haute cuisine, and see a show all in the same building? Vegas is the package deal that your friends and family will love. If gambling is not the thing for your guests, they can explore the surrounding mountains and national parks, or go see the Cirque du Soleil perform one of its famous shows.

Santa Pola in Spain is famed for its natural beauty. Since it is not as crowded and is in Europe so maybe you should consider this as a destination for your wedding.

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What To Wear To Destination Weddings

This is a million dollar question. Every bride-to-be will debate in her mind about what to wear to destination weddings. After all, a bride should be the one to be the best dressed at the ceremony and why not you deserve to look so. But do not brood over for long.

We have some good tips to brides to be on what to wear for a destination wedding!

Be clear on how you want yourself to look, a chic style or a formal conservative style whatever be clear. Now hunt for a good and a trustworthy designer who can give you a great design yet at your budget range. You can even go for the amateur designers and speak to them of the kind you are looking and surprisingly they would design one at very low charges. However, make sure they would not mess up at the last moment

Dish out your sister’s or mom’s wedding gear and you may think of some design changes to them and get done for your wedding wear. This ensures at least one thing no one can duplicate your design.

Accessorizing the wedding gear is an important thing to look at and you can pour in your creativity into it if you really are. Simple addition of beads or sequins or Swarovski crystals to your wedding wear, will give it a unique look. However, make sure that they are no pricking accessories. Augment the wedding gown with a stylishly designed hat and jewelry. See that these complement the wedding gown well. Also get your footwear designed and complementing your dress.

For a conventional formal wedding the best wear would be a floor-length gown with gloves and a shawl. Make it designed in a unique way and accessorize it.

However, for an informal wedding, the dress can be a long gown with chapel train or without a chapel train or even a two-piece dress in colors of white, silver or gold will be okay.

Whether it is a formal wedding or an informal wedding the bride deserves to look her very best. It is her destination wedding and she should be looking best on her day.

It is similar with the grooms. He can wish to be dressed either formal or informal, but certainly can look their very best with comfortable and breathing fabrics in elegant colors and good fitting designs. Accessories such as the bow, the shoes and the belt, watch should be complementing to the mood as well as the dress.

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Top Destination Weddings - Awesome Wedding Locations

Choosing a wedding location is one of the most important decisions you will make for your destination wedding. This article will show you some of the top destination weddings in terms of location.

Jamaica is a location for some of the top destination weddings. With it's great scenery from beautiful mountains to sunny beaches, Jamaica has diverse wedding locations. Also, there are wedding planning companies that can help you plan a great wedding.

Don't forget Las Vegas. Vegas is perfect if you want to get married in a top quality city filled with many entertainment activities.

If you want to add some adventure to your destination wedding, consider having it at the Grand Canyon. There's not many things more exciting than heading to your wedding in a helicopter flying over the majestic view of the Grand Canyon.

For those of you with a classy taste, think about having your destination wedding in Rome. Rome is home of some of the top destination weddings. Rome is a hotbed of European fashion and class. There's many great buildings where you can have your wedding ceremony. Also, after your wedding, make sure to enjoy the great restaurants Rome has to offer.

You don't have to be bound to one of these destination locations. There are many other top wedding locations. All it takes is some research and creativity to find them. Much of the appeal of destination weddings is going to an interesting or exotic location, so good luck choosing a location that's just right for you. Who knows, you may find the next top destination wedding location!

Now that you know some of the top destination weddings, visit http://wedguide.info and learn where you can have an affordable destination wedding. Also, here's the top 5 reasons to choose a destination wedding package.

Exotic Destination Weddings

Your wedding is undoubtedly the most special day at your entire life. So why not make it a destination wedding? More and more couples are turning away from traditional wedding ceremonies, and are celebrating more exotic weddings. Who doesn't dream of being married in the warm ocean surf, or atop an inactive volcano, or a lush tropical paradise?

When planning your destination wedding you need to keep a couple of things in mind. First of all is the location. Are your guests going to be able to afford the travel expense to get to your destination? The wedding in a tropical jungle in Costa Rica sounds romantic, but if your relatives all live in North Dakota, the cost of airfare alone may prohibit them from attending your wedding. Another consideration when planning your destination wedding is the cost of lodging. Many resorts offer wedding packages which can save you thousands of dollars. Typically, these packages include rooms for you and your guests, food, the actual wedding ceremony, and even the cake.

Why not choose a destination wedding based on a sport, interest, or hobby. Popular choices includes golf weddings, castle weddings, beach wedding, or even horseback weddings. I have even attended a "Star Wars" wedding complete with characters costumed as movie characters! Your destination wedding doesn't need to be far away...sometimes far out is as memorable as far away!

So whether you choose a destination wedding close to home or far away, the considerations you must take into account include your budget, the distance to your destination, and whether or not you will invite family and friends.

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Hot Destination Weddings in Southern California

Do you want to have a great destination wedding in Southern California? California is a beautiful state and a wonderful place to get married. It doesn’t matter if you are a California Native or coming just for the wedding the places listed below will make a very memorable wedding for you and your guests alike. Everyone is sure to have a great time and a wonderful experience with a California Destination wedding.

For clarity sake all of the Southern California wedding destinations have been broken down into either a beach location of an attraction. There of course are many other superb destinations for wedding that are not mentioned this is only some of the hottest places to try.

Beaches

Huntington Beach – Recently received the title of “Surf City” USA Huntington each is a wonderful location to have a sunset beach wedding at. You can either have a beach wedding or a chapel wedding either way the scenery and weather in and around Huntington beach is fabulous and your guests will have a wonderful time. It is very close to the Los Angeles Airport and there are some very classy hotels right on the beach. Your guests will have a great time with the downtown surfing night life scene with some great restaurants and fun bars as well as enjoy the beauty of the ocean.

Santa Barbara

One of the wealthiest places in California Santa Barbara is a thriving city. There are unlimited stretches of open beach and a wonderful downtown for fun. There is also the Santa Barbara mission and beautiful mountains right behind the city. These all make for an ideal wedding spot and in fact an ideal place to live. There is lots of hotels right down on the water front and many of them will help you in planning your wedding.

Malibu

Malibu is the beach of the Hollywood crown and a great place to see some of the movie stars! Malibu again has wonderful weather, a beautiful beach, and mountains all rolled into one. Along with a fun little city and some great night life your guests will love the destination and you will love the beauty of a beach wedding. The relaxed California atmosphere of the area is a wonderful beginning to a great wedding. All of your guests will be relaxed and enjoy themselves in this beautiful climate and hopefully you will even catch a glimpse of your favorite movie star.

Attractions

These are wedding destinations in Southern California that are based on some tourist attraction. These can make especially fun locations for a wedding because guests can enjoy the attraction as well as the wedding.

Disneyland

Disneyland needs no introduction is by now famous world wide and has been a magnet for tourism in Southern California for over 50 years. What people don’t know is that you can get married there. In fact Disneyland has a whole host of wedding packages that will help you on your way. This is great if you want to have a fairy tale wedding with a sleeping beauty, a castle and a brave knight. So why not try getting married a the “Happiest Place on Earth”. Your guests are sure to enjoy their time before and after the wedding exploring Disneyland. They have also recently put in a new hotel and Disney City Walk for a great night life scene for adults so enjoy!

Temecula

Temecula is quickly becoming known as the other Wine Country of California and with the proximity of San Diego and the beach it is a very popular location for a destination wedding. Have your friends and family sit back and enjoy the wonderful weather and atmosphere. You can get married at a vineyard or in a castle. That’s right the “Enchanted Forest” is a privately owned castle that can be rented out for a wedding also.

Palm Springs

More great sun, and perfect weather make Palm Spring a very popular wedding spot. You can get married on the mountain tram that goes up to Idyllwild or on a top rated gold course in and around Palm Springs. Either way there is plenty of fun to be had by guests and a great nightlife downtown with wonderful shopping, food and bars.

The weather in California is really the best in the country and that is why it has become one of the best wedding destinations. It is also significantly less expensive then a Hawaii wedding or other location weddings. Just make sure you plan ahead and take some time to research the location you want for your California destination wedding.

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How Do You Prepare for Your Destination Wedding?

Planning for a wedding is not an easy task. You will need to take a balance between budget and preference. This can be more difficult if you are planning for a destination wedding. In this article, we will focus on this notion and give you a checklist about your wedding planning.

Half to a year before your big day

• The first thing you need to do is to set a date for your wedding.
• You will also need to think of the location of your destination wedding.
• Consider the wedding theme, you will probably consider this with your destination together. You will not choose Bali if you are planning to have a white winter wedding with snow.
• Ask for all the legal and license requirements.
• Announce your wedding. Unlike a traditional wedding which you can announce it a bit later, you need to announce your destination wedding a bit earlier since your friends and relatives may need to arrange the vacation beforehand.

Four months before your big day

• Confirm your air tickets. It will be a mess if you find that you cannot get the air tickets later on.
• Make the final decision for your ceremony and reception venue.
• Approach local wedding planners and vendors at the destination. You will probably find them on websites and contact them via emails.
• Start considering the menu for your wedding reception. To this end you may need to take some time to discuss with the potential caterers.
• Order the wedding invitation cards.

Two months before your big day

• Send the invitation cards to your guest. In fact you have already informed them about your wedding at least four months before. You are sending the actual invitations to them so show your sincere.
• Order your wedding dress and shoes. You have to bear in mind that your wedding dress and shoes should match the atmosphere at the destination.

One month before your big day

• Planning for the vacation and honeymoon. You will probably have your honeymoon at the same destination as your wedding. It will be a good idea to plan for the trip a little bit.
• Arrange the insurances, if necessary.

Two weeks before your big day

• Confirm all the details with the wedding vendors. For example, you will need to confirm with the musicians about the music to be played. You may also need to confirm with the caterer about the menu to make sure that they understand your needs and requirements thoroughly.

One week before your big day

• Arrive the destination. You need to arrive earlier to arrange the wedding. You may also take this as your pre-honeymoon.
• Meet the wedding planners and vendors in person.
• Visit the venues with the vendors. This is especially important for the decoration vendor. You may need to discuss together if anything has to be changed regarding the decorations of the venues.
• Arrange and get the marriage license. This is probably the most essential. You cannot imagine what will happen if you do not settle it in advance.

On your big day

• Enjoy the day with your spouse and guests. Your big day is meant to be fun. You should enjoy it and share your happiness with your guests.

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Creative Destination Wedding Planning For A Day To Remember

Good creative destination wedding planning can make the difference between an ordinary wedding and one that will remain in the memory of you and your new husband for ever.

If you have decided on a destination wedding, rather than being conventional and getting married in your home town or city, there is a lot that can go wrong and spoil the day. Not only that, but unless you are blessed with unlimited funds, it will be a wedding that is attended by relatively few guests and so a little creativity can go a long way towards making it a memorable occasion for them also.

Not everybody you would like to be there will be there, and creative planning is also necessary to handle that situation. Who do you invite, and not invite. If you invite everybody to that Paris wedding you have always promised yourself, you could be thought of as making invitations in order to receive gifts from as many as possible. If you fail to do so, then those not invited might feel slighted. This situation can be overcome diplomatically, but it takes creativity and good planning.

There are several steps involved in planning a destination wedding starting with that invitation list that is your first hurdle. You should inform everybody that you are planning a wedding outside your home town, whether it is in another county or state, depending on where you live, or even in another country. Popular destinations are the Paris previously mentioned, the Caribbean, several destinations in the USA, UK and Europe and cruise liners are becoming increasingly popular.

Some couples take the approach of asking friends and relatives if they would be able to attend such a wedding were it to be held, as a preliminary to drawing up a guest list. Others simply ask their parents, plus best friends as matron of honor or chief bridesmaid, and best man, and offer to pay their expenses if they are able to. You should never invite your friends to your wedding in an official capacity unless you know that money is not a problem to them, or you are able to offer to pay their costs. Many couples can pick up part of the tab, and provide their guests with a great few days, but for many more that is not possible.

Many couples have their dream wedding in the exotic location of their choice by themselves, and then have a blessing in their home church or chapel, followed by a full reception for their family and friends. That is creative destination wedding planning at its best for the ordinary couple that can afford their dream wedding and honeymoon, but are unable to pay the traveling and accommodation expenses of their guests. You should not deny yourself your dream just to keep others happy. A little imagination can formulate a way for you to have what you want and also provide your family and friends with what they want.

That is how your creativity can resolve one of the most difficult aspects of any destination wedding: how to keep everybody happy, including yourselves. The next planning stage is to get the actual venues booked. It is one thing deciding that you want married in a specific location, but another in organizing that. Creative planning will likely conclude that you need to hire somebody in the actual destination to handle the organizing at that end, although it is possible for you to handle it yourself.

For that you will need good communication with the local authorities of the town or city in which you intend to be married, so that you are aware of any legal restrictions such as whether or not you need a local marriage license, any local readings of Marriage Banns that vary throughout the Western world, any residential qualifications, blood tests and doctor’s certificates that might be required.

You will also need effective communication with the venues of your ceremony and reception, and also the accommodation of any guests. If you are planning to me married by yourselves, without guests until your reception back home, you will have to arrange a minister or judge for the ceremony, and probably the requisite number of witnesses. Many resorts or other destinations offer a complete package, including witnesses, a cake, photographer and champagne for the couple, including accommodation and even honeymoon facilities if needed.

That is why many opt to hire a wedding planner to look after all of this for them, so that you need only tend to your end of things. After all, there is little to plan once the invitations or home reception, destination venues and ceremony legalities, travel details and the honeymoon have been looked after.

Creative destination wedding planning can be used to give you the fabulous unforgettable wedding that you want, and also to keep all of your family and friends happy whether they can be with you or not. Forward planning is the crux, and whether or not you use the services of professionals to help with it is immaterial. It is the end result of your planning that counts. It is your wedding, and if you and your new husband are happy with your planning, then that is all that matters.

If you want to learn more about Destination Weddings, check out Dola's website here: destination wedding planning where he offers a free special Report on Unplanned Wedding Expenses that could lead to debt, and also offers advice on how to plan an unforgettable romantic wedding abroad. http://www.romanticweddingtips.com/2007/10/creative-destination-wedding-planning.html

How to Plan the Perfect Destination Wedding

GET ORGANIZED

The first step to planning a successful destination wedding is organization. It is helpful to hire a professional wedding planner; however, if this luxury is not within your budget, enlist a good friend or your parents to help you with all your wedding planning tasks. Ask your wedding vendors for suggestions and helpful hints. Organization eliminates unwanted stress and allows you to enjoy your wedding planning adventures.

CHOOSE A DESTINATION LOCATION

When choosing your destination wedding location, consider the following: your favorite romantic places as a couple, the best time to travel to certain locations, your budget, your guests needs and your guest list size. There are many romantic choices available; for example: caribbean weddings, cruise weddings, hawaiian and tropical beach weddings by the ocean, lakeside weddings, bay side weddings, mountain weddings, and european weddings abroad.

RESEARCH!

Begin researching your destination wedding location thoroughly to avoid any unexpected surprises. A good place to start -- read what other brides and grooms have written about their recent wedding events. You can do this by joining various web rings which are devoted to destination weddings. You may wish to post any questions you may have on wedding message boards; thus, you may receive great advice from brides and board moderators. Subscribe to and read destination wedding magazines and web sites. Request travel and chamber of commerce brochures from the states and locations of your choice. And for information on cruises, surf the web and then visit different cruise and cruise line web sites. Most importantly, visit your local travel agency to pick up brochures. Your travel agency can play a major role in your destination wedding. So make sure the agency you choose will meet all of your travel concerns. For example, your agency will organize and book yours and your guests air and ground transportation, and your lodging. Interview several agents, get everything in writing, learn about their reputation. Ask if you can customize your wedding package with flowers, live music, photography/videography, and other services.

CREATE A PERSONAL WEB SITE

Creating a personal wedding web site or blog is a great way to journal your wedding journey. And for destination weddings, it is a fantastic way to keep family and friends informed. You can include all of your wedding details such as your engagement photos, gift registry, travel arrangement details, directions, wedding itinerary and more. It is a wonderful way to keep family and friends current on your wedding information. You can even have your family RSVP via e-mail, saving you dollars on reply card sets and postage.

LEARN THE LATEST

Make your own destination wedding unique and custom by checking out the latest wedding trends. Once you have your wedding theme chosen, find additional inspiration by reading magazines and surfing the net. Incorporate these creative wedding ideas into your own wedding and add your own personal touch.

Keep a scrapbook of your favorite finds: your dream dress, haute hairstyle, magnificent make-up, custom wedding invitations, reception favors, fabulous flowers, photographer, videographer, record every detail. You can use a tool like Google notebook to keep your scrapbook handy on your computer; it allows you to include everything from your thoughts, to your favorite links, to your important vendor contact information.

YOUR WEDDING STATIONERY AND FAVORS

Keep it chic. Keep it sophisticated. Keep it simply a reflection of good personal taste. There are a lot of wedding stationery choices available now. Our advice is not to skimp on your wedding invitations and not to go with anything that is too trendy. We suggest having fun with your save the dates; bring a creative spirit and fun first impression of your destination wedding with a whimsical save the date. For example, are you planning a beach wedding? Be unique and use beach wedding invitations like the ones on this link at http://www.calligraphylady.com/beachweddinginvitations/BeachWeddings.htm as customized save the date cards.

When it comes to the wedding invitations; however, remember that classic is better than trendy. This element of your stationery wardrobe will become your heirloom keepsake. Ask yourself, I like this invitation now, but will I love it 50 years from now? Spend the bulk of your stationery budget on your wedding invitations. For reception favors, less is definitely better than more. Consider one small exceptional wedding favor (like handwritten calligraphy place cards, personalized beverage napkins, small gift bags) that won’t compete with your wedding guest table landscapes and centerpiece flowers.

ONE MORE DETAIL: PASSPORTS

United States citizens are required to have a passport for all overseas travel. Be sure everyone gets their passports well in advance. The wait could be long for its arrival. You may even wish to post this on your wedding website or e-mail your guests with this advice.

~ Dayna Bischof is a master calligrapher and owner of CL - Unique Wedding Invitations Studio which offers top brand and handwritten wedding invitations and calligraphy services. Her education is in language, literature and art. Her calligraphy has been featured in bridal magazines such as Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, CosmoBride and the Knot. She also offers creative hand lettering and graphic designs for logos, headlines and magazines. Her illustration and lettering portfolio may be found at daynabischof.com

Destination Wedding Planning

The tradition of getting married in the local church is quickly going out of vogue with the arrival of newer traditions like resort weddings and destination weddings. It is quite understandable that many people worry a lot about the prospect of destination wedding planning. In reality, it is actually a lot simpler than planning traditional weddings.

The destination wedding is basically the kind of wedding having beach weddings and resort weddings as sub-categories under it. As the name indicates, destination weddings are held at popular tourist spots or resorts, making the wedding not just a celebration, but also an enjoyable retreat for everyone. Destination wedding planning may sound complicated and expensive after considering the fact that many criteria have to be arranged for by the hosts, including the boarding and lodging of the wedding guests at the resort. However, this has actually been made simpler by the tourism agency. Today, several destination wedding packages are provided by several tourist agencies.

However, destination wedding planning involves its own set of responsibilities for the hosts. First of all, the guests need to be informed at an earlier date, so that they may make themselves free for attending the destination wedding. Of course, one thing to be assumed is that the guest list would not be too large. Not everyone can afford to attend such a wedding, while providing the expenses for their transport and lodging at the same time. It does not indicate that the list should be too short also. People, who can afford and love to attend, should be included in the list.

It is always a good idea to arrange for an overseer to stay as near as possible to the spot where the wedding is being organized. Not every plan is foolproof and this is an essential step, unless one is all right with facing a few unnecessary shocks upon one’s arrival at the venue of the wedding. Therefore, having a near relation or an acquaintance to stay near the location and monitor the proceedings is always a good idea.

A destination wedding is much more than a wedding. It is one of those rare occasions where distant corners of a family can actually come together and then go on a well deserved vacation, while at the same time celebrating an occasion as auspicious as a family wedding. Destination wedding planning is a lot simpler than traditional weddings, not to mention more inexpensive. Above all, destination weddings can be a lot more spectacular and enjoyable than traditional weddings.

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We also sell many different bridesmaid gifts such as spa slippers, tote bags, cosmetic bags and much more.

So if you need gifts, accessories, wedding favors or anything wedding we got you covered.

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