Wedding Channels

Tuscany Destination Wedding or Honeymoon

2007-08-24T16:33:23Z

Finding the perfect wedding destination in Italy can be a challenge, but Villa Pignano makes it easy. Villa Pignano is one of the most beautiful villas in all of Tuscany. Whether you are looking for a romantic vacation or a place to host your friends and family for your destination wedding, this villa offers all you could imagine. With 17 rooms, a quarry pool, beautiful out door spaces, gardens, courtyards and views of all Tuscany has to offer what more could you ask for.

]]> Pignano is an ancient hamlet perched on a hilltop five hundred meters above sea-level between two fertile valleys whose streams feed the river Era. On a clear day, one can just see the Tyrrhenian Sea and the island of Corsica on the western horizon. For millenia, the local quarries have been a source of alabaster and building stone—tufa–and the farmlands of grain, fruit, olive oil, and wine.

For more information about Villa Pignano, pricing and booking visit EyeItalia for more information and more photos of the property.

Perfect Summer Honeymoon Destination

2007-02-09T06:14:31Z

Bora Bora is the perfect honeymoon vacation for a trip during the summer months of June - September. Tahiti-tourisme.com provides all the details about the magical island(s), activites, accomodations, travel and great deals on packages from luxury honeymoons to casual getaways.

The honeymoon packages range from $1860 for 6 nights stay including air travel to $5852 for 6 nights at the St. Regis Resort Bora Bora. Flights depart from daily from Los Angeles.

Wedding Favors - New York City

2006-09-12T19:48:48Z

New York City bride to be...are you looking for wedding favors, invitations and packaging ideas?

Favors and Flowers, your one-stop wedding favor shop, now has a new home in trendy SoHo, New York. Now you can visit their new location in New York to see all the great wedding favors and products in person.

]]> Flowers and Favors have a friendly, well-trained staff to assist you with all of your wedding and party favor needs. The staff is good at making you feel great about planning your wedding. Part of that is due to the fact that they help make your wedding and party planning as simple and stress-free as possible. Everything from wedding favors to table decorations to packaging can be done with no stress. They even offer custom gift wrapping, personalized stickers, hangtags, and ribbons.

Invitations you say? Yeah, they have those too! Check out their large selection of designer invitation and stationery books. From Birchcraft Studios to Vera Wang, Favors and Flowers can start your wedding preparations off right with beautiful, personalized invitations. They also offer calligraphy services and wedding invitation wording assistance. Did you say you were in a hurry? Don't worry they can get your wedding invitation proofs in no time.

The new Favors and Flowers store is located at 594 Broadway, Suite 408, New York, NY 10012 right between Houston and Prince. Store hours are Monday thru Friday 10am-6pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm. If you make an appointment you can even come in on Sundays. Feel free to call them at 212-219-1191.

If you are not in the New York area, you can always visit Favors and Flowers online, 24-hours a day at FlowersandFavors.com.

Destination Spain - Wedding on the Costa del Sol

2006-09-08T00:43:38Z

Destination weddings are becoming very popular as brides and grooms look to add travel to their wedding ceremony.

Spain is one such destination that could be perfect for a destination wedding. Nestled between the Sierra de las Nieves mountains, and the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean, Marbella, on Spain's Costa del Sol, is fast becoming a hot spot for wedding events.

]]> Marbella Options is a leading accommodations provider in the Costa del Sol area, providing the largest selection of hotels, villas and apartments via their website – marbellaoptions.com - and their centrally-located head office on Marbella's Golden Mile. The business is family owned and run, and with more than 20 years living in Marbella, the Rhodes family brings knowledge to their product that is second to none.

Whether an intimate wedding on the beach, a unique ceremony on the 18th green, or a grand affair at a luxury villa or five-star Marbella hotel, Marbella Weddings aims to take away the stress of organizing a destination wedding.

With many weddings on the books over the next 12 months, Marbella Options Weddings is at the forefront of event and wedding planning on the Costa del Sol. With an eye for detail and a reputation for professionalism, the company offers clients a unique and utterly romantic wedding experience that will remain a lasting memory for the wedding couple and their guests.

Puerto Vallarta Destination Wedding Location

2006-08-30T01:24:32Z

Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular by the minute. Why spend $25,000 on a wedding in the United States when you can have a wedding, and a one week vacation and a lifetime of memories for under $10,000 in Mexico?

There are several popular Mexico wedding destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatenejo. Casa Valerie, a luxury Puerto Vallarta villa rental, was featured in the Summer 2006 issue of the national bridal publication Destination I Do Magazine as one of the best destination locations in Mexico.

]]> A great destination wedding requires a great destination center point for events and gatherings. A Villa is usually a great option because you can stay with some friends and family, but also offer a convenient location to host dinners, lunches, brunches and the wedding ceremony.

Valerie Neblett, owner of Casa Valerie and Villa Aqua, says the villa is an ideal setting for a destination wedding ceremony with its 5,000-plus square foot patio serving as the ceremony location and reception site with spectacular views of Los Arcos, Puerto Vallarta, Punta de Mita, the Bay of Banderas and the coast.

You will realize how reasonably priced they are to comparable venues, not to mention the affordability of hosting a wedding far below what you would pay for lesser or equal luxury at home. When you factor in all the benefits of a destination wedding and the amenities of a private villa, you'll quickly realize that villas offer a superb value. Can't you just hear the mariachis playing right now?

To learn more about Casa Valerie you can visit www.casavalerie.com.

Mexico Destination Wedding Planning Tips

2006-08-10T19:30:24Z

Destination weddings are the major trend in weddings right now. Destination Wedding Travel has been maiing an effort to educate millions of couples about destination wedding locations, foreign wedding requirements, and above all, how to have a fun and memorable destination wedding.

Planning a destination wedding can be a lot of fun, but can alos be a bit stressful and rather overwhelming. Planning a wedding is a very complex time for many brides-to-be and grooms-to-be. Dress, flowers, favors and more... you need tips to help plan your destination wedding. Proper wedding etiquette tips are also important. You want want to be the bride with porr etiquette. Celebrity guru Peggy Post, the great-granddaughter of Emily Post, offers some wedding ettiquette tips on the Destination Wedding Travel web site.

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Destination Wedding Locations in Mexico

Mexico has become a very popular destination for weddings, because of the variety of settings and different types of destinations available. Whether you'd prefer a beautiful beach wedding on the Gulf of Mexico or the Pacific Ocean, or a more traditional Mexican wedding inland, there are tons of choices for your Mexico destination wedding. Beach resort towns like Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Zihuatenejo and Cozumel offer breathtaking views of the ocean, and the ability to get married right on the sand. Colonial cities like Tulum and Isla Mujeres offer traditional Mayan culture mixed with the beauty of the Yucatan peninsula.

For more tips and information about planning a mexico destination wedding visit DestinationWeddings.com or destinationweddings.lifetips.com.

Wedding Budget Resource

2006-08-01T18:29:52Z

Weddings are very expensive these days, in fact the wedding market has grown to be a $60 billion dollar business and the average cost of an actual wedding has skyrocketed to over $23,000. That is more than half what an average American makes in a year. A wedding costing $23,000 is not only going to be an enormous event entailing thousands of details, but it's going to require wedding event planning and careful budgeting to make sure expenses do not grow out of control.

]]> Here is a resource that can help all you "soon to be broke" brides to be. The One Stop Wedding Planner offers 15 planning tools including a wedding budget organizer that will help you plan your wedding. This tool can be used years in advance of the actual date. There is nothing worse than last minute wedding planning. The wedding budget organizer let's you estimate costs, then plug in actual costs as you go so you know you're staying on budget. They also provide a complete list containing every cost for a wedding. This prevents last-minute problems popping up.

Special Features of One Stop Wedding Planner Budgeter:

Wedding Information - a complete list of wedding expenses; 13 categories and over 80 typical wedding costs pre-defined.
Fully Customizable - at any time you may edit the budget list to add new expenses or delete costs that don’t pertain to your wedding.
Track/Estimate Costs - estimate individual item costs and overall wedding costs, so you’re right on budget for your wedding every step of the way.
Budget Saving Tips - a list of useful tips and ways to save thousands of dollars planning a wedding online.

Comprehensive budget planning is a must to fulfill wedding day dreams without having to worry about long-term debt or, even worse, the need to postpone your wedding due to running out of money. The wedding budget planner at OneStopWeddingPlanner.com provides all of the information, features, and ease of use a couple needs to have a successful wedding without filing for bankruptcy.

Perfect Wedding Dress Shape by Judd Waddell

2006-07-13T02:07:54Z

Judd Waddell is an architecture student turned fashion designer, and his background shines through his perfectly structured wedding dress designs. His first success as a wedding dress designer came while working while Carolina Herrera where he headed the bridal division.

Judd has designed several dresses for 20th Century Fox productions. His dresses will surely entertain and make anyone feel glamorous. Judd's designs are founded on the basic idea of simplicity of form. The female form is so gorgeous in its natural shape, and accentuating it his dresses do perfectly.

Waddell's dresses are made of the finest fabrics and have perfect attention to shape and detailing.

To view the full line of Judd Waddell dresses visit www.juddwaddell.com

Wedding Fans and Parasols

2006-07-13T00:30:46Z

Summer weddings are always great, but what about the heat. Usually the bride and groom are smart enough to avoid direct sun if they are having a wedding during a hot time of year. But the wedding guests often get stuck in the sun, sweating, and instead of enjoying your wedding vows; they may be more worried about how hot they are. Don't make you guests sweat to death during your wedding. Be a great hostess and provide parasols and fans for your guests if you know they will be hot. They will thank you for it, and be classy cool in the process.

There are several gift companies that provide great deals on wedding parasols and fans. Check out this article I wrote a while back about a great online resource for buying cheap (but good quality) paper wedding parasols.

]]> For simple white paper wedding fans or beautiful wood carved wedding fans for your guests weddingthings.com has a variety to choose from. To see their selection of wedding fans and other wedding favors check out their website.

Large umbrellas are another option to keeo your gusts nice and cool in the shade. Umbrellas that can be set up around the seating area, and most rental companies have umbrellas available to rent. Although this will ad a bit to your costs umbrellas can help create a nice area for gusts where they can stay cool and really enjoy the ceremony rather than sweat it out.

Fashionable Wedding Dresses by Melissa Sweet

2006-07-11T22:16:17Z

No one knows elegance when it comes to bridal fashion like Melissa Sweet. Melissa Sweet was designing with white fabrics since she was a young girl, while most girls her age chose bright t-shirts and denim. Melissa Sweet learned to sew as a young child in Kentucky and wore her own hand made dresses...always in white.

Sweet further developed her design skills while attending Parsons School of Design in New York and Bauder College in Georgia. She launched her own line "Melissa Sweet" in 1996 and has been a sensation in the industry ever since. She has a refreshing view of glamour and a sharp modern eye.

]]> Sweet has a deep appreciation for the wedding tradition and of course fashion. Sweet's instinct for scale, proportion and balance, combined with flattering silhouettes, are a forefront of her designs. From the sophisticated heritage-inspired, classic designs of Priscilla of Boston, to fashion-conscious, whimsical styles offered by the Melissa Sweet collection, Sweet has captured the attention and praise of brides nationwide.

The dress pictured here is the "Ghitta" style dress made of Antibes satin. This strapless wedding gown with a rouched neckline features a waist that continues to a sash. Beautiful details such as beading and embroidery at the empire make this the perfect elegant satin gown.

For more information about Melissa Sweet and to view her full line of wedding attire please visit www.melissasweet.com.

J Crew Wedding Dresses

2006-07-10T22:20:04Z

You heard us right; J. Crew is now offering a line of wedding dresses. Who would have thought that the classic clothing catalogue would now be offering wedding attire? The news is especially exciting for those brides who want an affordable dress that is simple, classic and elegant.

Check out the J. Crew website to get an idea of the offerings they have for bridal gowns. Some are on the casual side while others are perfectly elegant and formal.

The wedding dress pictured here is an elegant strapless wedding dress made with Italian duchesse silk satin from a mill known around the world for its incredible bridal silks. The dress has an interior corset for the perfect fit and side-boning for shape. The empire waist is cute and simple and the champagne silk charmeuse sash ties in back. The back of the gown features satin-covered buttons from top to midback.

]]> When you buy a J. Crew wedding dress it is specially packaged in a custom-made box to ensure your dress is always as beautiful as the first day you wore it.

J. Crew also offers a full line of dresses for bridesmaids and flower girls. Don't miss out on these great dresses for sucha great price.

For more information about the J. Crew line of wedding attire visit the J. Crew Wedding Store.

Tips to Save Money on Your Wedding

2006-07-07T20:36:27Z

Looking for ways to have the wedding of your dreams without overspending? Hoping to plan your wedding and still have enough left over for the honeymoon? These wedding saving tips will enhance your wedding with charming details at a reasonable expense -- without sacrificing quality.

1. Forego the traditional bridal gown, and consider buying a bridesmaid's or other formal dress in ivory. You may find it where you least expect it -- J. Crew offers elegant full length silk dresses for $295. The dress pictured here is a satin J.Crew dress for under $500.

2. Make invitations yourself using your home computer and printer; it's actually fun and easy to do, and there are many beautiful papers and embellishments available. For further savings, skip the second envelope and use reply postcards.

]]> 3. Simple yet impressive wedding favors can be made from wrapped ring boxes, organza drawstring pouches or fancy satin pouches ($3-7 per dozen) filled with miniature wrapped mints, soaps or seeds. There are plenty of places to find affordable wedding favors or packaging online.

4. Order a small wedding cake decorated with fresh organic flowers for display, and serve guests from a sheet cake.

5. Contact local universities for qualified and inexpensive musicians and photographers. If you emphasize your need for photojournalists or portrait specialists, professors will be able to direct you to their best students.

6. Consider having the wedding party members carry one dramatic stemmed flower, and use bud vases to hold them as part of a stylish head table decoration. Repeat this understated theme on guest tables and avoid expensive fussy arrangements.

7. Hold the ceremony and reception at the same site to save on flowers, decorations, site fees and transportation.

8. Instead of an open bar, serve beer, wine and one signature drink. Check out recipes from Modern Bride.

9. For your reception, consider a brunch, high tea, or late afternoon jazz reception, held during off-peak hours.

10. Think about renting a beachfront house to hold your destination wedding. Visit www.BeachHouse.com for rentals around the world starting at $1000 per week.

For more practical ways to save money on your wedding, visit Unique Wedding for Less, a new guide for economical wedding resources, without sacrificing quality.

Great Dresses for Destination Weddings by Adele Wechsler

2006-07-05T22:37:55Z

The Adele Wechsler wedding gown collection features streamlined, alternative wedding gowns, evoking moods of feminine romance, completely alluring in their subtlety. Shrouded romantic mystery is created by sheer overlays and softened edges. Hidden, unexpected organic details appear as embroidered applications and hand-crafted flowers.

Fashion conscious in their bridal modernity, yet elegantly classic wedding dresses, Adele's couture has a timelessness that ensures the bridal gown, captured in the wedding album will be forever classic and elegant.

The Adele Wechsler is often linked to the popular new trend of Destination Weddings. Her gowns have a weightless quality, emphasized by the use of sheer overlays which flirt with light and movement. Wechsler's wedding gowns bring to mind far off exotic locations whether it be in a garden or an elegant ballroom touched by the stars and filled with family and friends.

]]> Adele's focus on beautiful fine fabrics, making gowns of exceptional quality and fit have long been her hallmark. For Adele, her dream as a designer is to help every bride select her perfect wedding gown and see it captured in the memory of that day for an eternity.

To learn more about Adele Wechsler and view her line of wedding dresses visit www.adelewechsler.com.

Compact Mirror for Bridesmaids

2006-06-27T18:17:07Z

You want to offer your bridesmaids something elegant, classy and timeless. Maybe something your bridesmaid can have with them at all times. This gift should be a silver compact mirror.

This silver plated compact mirror available from AmericanBridal.com is the perfect bridesmaid gift. The mirror is double sided, snaps shut and you can engrave your bridesmaid's initials on the mirror. Not only is this gift personal, but also timeless.

Wedding Candles and Lighting Ideas

2006-06-26T18:14:25Z

No celebration seems complete unless candles are included. Wedding candles, floating candles, tall elegant candles, they have them all. Your special day is guaranteed to have a warm glow. With over 30 classic colors and every imaginable candle style, Candlesjustonline.com brings brides and home designers a contemporary approach to candle illumination. Consider how beautiful the white candle arrangement (pictured left) will look as a candle wedding table centerpiece, glowing on a perfect summer night.

]]> From modern colors such as celery and chocolate to wonderful classics like buttercup yellow and hunter green, the color chart makes candle color-coordination easy. For creative lighting ideas read their series of articles about design trends specifically geared towards incorporating candles into home decor, weddings and other special occasions.

The web site also offers unique ideas for the perfect wedding candles to accompany both traditional and contemporary events, including photos of table arrangements and centerpieces, color schemes, and ways to mix and match shapes and sizes. You brides are lucky to have Candlesjustonline.com save you precious time and money without compromising color, quality and convenience.