Destination Weddings

It’s a nice day for a white wedding. It can also be a great day for one that’s not. Why not have a destination wedding and put lots of color in your celebration? Imagine getting married on an island paradise, whether under the moonlight or in the late afternoon, with an absolutely delicious buffet set up to celebrate the occasion with after. Instead of the typical bridesmaid’s gowns, your entourage can be wearing “sarongs” instead to go with your “theme”.

Advantages: You’re wedding and honeymoon is already in one place taking out the need to pack twice. It can be very relaxing for both you and your guests, for some of them it will be the perfect vacation. For some of them, it might even become a second honeymoon. It can also be less expensive since you take out the cost of having a venue for the ceremony and the car to take you to the reception and honeymoon destination. That gives you more to enjoy with for your honeymoon itself.

Disadvantages: You’re going to find somewhere near to house your guests and you do have to be clear on who’s taking care of their bill. If the resort you’ve chosen is too far away, some of your loved ones may not be able to join you. It also means that the first day after your marriage some of your family will still be around and want to spend time with you (maybe because they haven’t seen you in a while), which can interfere with your honeymoon agenda.

Ask your wedding planner about having this option for a more unique wedding!

That’s the Look

“Here comes the bride, all dressed in white”, goes the lyrics of the song as the bride walks down the aisle. Everybody else involved in the wedding gets to wear colors. Usually, the entourage are all wearing outfits in a single shade, chosen by the bride to complement a chosen theme.

How do the brides choose? Some brides choose to use their favorite color and then blend it with a complimentary color. For example, if they love yellows, they may blend it with other pastel shades like pink and a light green.

The setting might dictate the color. For example, if the wedding theme is burgundy and neon green and the reception is held in a venue with purple walls, the guests might wish for blinders. This is why neutral colors such as cream, yellow, white or beige are common favorites.

Some people choose, based on luck. For example, black is considered unlucky as it is perceived as the color of death so most brides do not want it at a wedding. They may also follow such thing as feng shui to determine the best color to bring in prosperity and happiness to their life as a couple.

Having a wedding planner is a really good idea. They are well informed on what are the current trends in color themes and are usually familiar with the appearance of your possible wedding venues. They can help you make a compromise between all the possible factors on making your choice.

Don’t forget to ask the groom if there’s a color he’d like. They too may have a dream wedding they’d like to have and the color plays a part in that.

Destination: Honeymoon!

Everything about marriage requires planning and forethought if the bride and groom really want a stress free, well organized start to their lives together. Of course, the planning itself can be very tiring, unless you have the help of a great wedding planner, so it’s wonderful to have a get away plan - the honeymoon!

The honeymoon is the time for newlyweds to be alone together and just be together. It’s time to have fun, relax and enjoy each others company. Of course you may have different ideas of what’s a vacation so here are some suggestions.

A favorite honeymoon destination is the beach. Not just any ordinary beach will do! For honeymoons, the Fiji islands are a favorite. It has over 300 islands, all beautiful and natural. The beaches are clean white sand. Why not visit the famous Blue Lagoon?

Rest is easy to find here as the sound of the waves can lull you to sleep. For those who don’t want to just rest in their resorts, why not go scuba diving, snorkeling or hiking in an untouched tropical rainforest. Dance in the moonlight and play in the sun and sand.

If you want privacy as you start your new life, why not go to Bali, Indonesia and rent a private villa. It may cost you less than a hotel which will give you more cash to enjoy with. If you want to have a change of view, why not take the helicopter ride to see the sights such as Lake Batur and its active volcano from the air. It’s an experience you won’t forget.

If you choose to go to a warm country, don’t forget the sun block! You want to have a great vacation, not be toasted and crisp.

Til Death Do You Part

I, (bride/groom), take you (bride/groom) to be my lawfully wedded (husband/wife) for richer for poorer, and sickness and in health, to love, honor and cherish from this day forward, ’til death do we part.

This is the traditional wedding vow. We have heard it so many times in the movies that we have memorized it. Now, before you actually walk down the aisle is the time to think about it and be very sure that you’ll say it and mean it.

Many of us have experienced the sorrow of being in a family where a loved one’s marriage has failed. We swear that our marriage will be different, that divorce will never happen. Here are some things to think about to help you be sure that it’s time to say, “I do.”

Can you live with his habits? Things like does he pick his nose? Will you still want to be with him if his snoring keeps you awake every night? Can you stand the fact that he may only take a bath once a week if he feels like it? How about the way he eats?

Think about your values. Look at the way you each feel about time, kids, family and work. If there’s a conflict in schedule involving you and your future mother-in-law, which way would he go? Can you live with your differences? Can you come to a working compromise if you can’t agree?

They say love conquers all, and this may be true. It will help though if you go into it with your eyes truly open. The Beatle’s sung it right: “Will you still need him, will you still love him when he’s 64?”

If the Shoe Fits

Items often left to the last minute are the shoes. This can be a major mistake as some styles can be difficult to find. Let’s not even talk about the size and fit!

Things to keep in mind is that the shoes you choose should be both great looking and comfortable. Keep in mind that there’s a lot of walking and standing done at your wedding. Hobbling is definitely not elegant and will definitely jar with your perfect image.

For the grooms, the choice is more restricted compared to the women. A good choice would be patent leather shoes or low-cut ones. They will look both elegant and smart with your suit.

For the brides, keep your dress in mind when you choose. A simple gown would call for a simple shoe, while a more elaborate gown would allow for a more embellished shoe. There are a whole lot of designs to choose from. Would boots or slingbacks look better with your dress? How about a pair of pumps?
Another thing to keep in mind is the heel of the shoe. You might look great in really high heels but how will you feel after almost two hours in them, carrying a ton of weight in your gown and train? You might end up in pain which is not a good way to celebrate your special day. Maybe an elegant pair of wedding slippers after a pedicure will do the trick, and the pampering feels great.

No matter what kind of shoes you choose, it’s always a great idea to break them in before the big day. Wear them for at least a week to really get used to them and have them form properly to your foot. This way there’ll be no blisters marring your special day.

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