Author Archives: Alison Dobrowolski

A Beach Setting, but not a Beach Wedding?

September 21, 2011

Hi, my name is Jennifer and I am a shoe addict!  Yes, I often buy shoes and then purchase outfits to go with them (instead of the other way around).  I totally understand the new trend for a bride to wear flirty, fun and colorful shoes to be under her wedding gown.  …

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RSVP Means What?

February 13, 2019

RSVP Means What? Some amazing Save the Dates and Wedding Invitations: Save the Dates Wedding Invitations You have sent out Save the Dates and are eager to hear who can make it to your fabulous destination wedding.  You even put an RSVP date on your Save the Dates so you could really …

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What Do I Do About My Dress?

August 7, 2011

What Do I Do About My Dress? Ever hear the expression, “there are 2 kinds of luggage….carry on and lost?”  Unfortunately, putting your wedding dress in your suitcase and hoping nothing happens to it after you check in for your flight, is like playing Russian Roulette.  The only option you have is …

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Is There an Etiquette Rule Book for Destination Weddings?

July 27, 2011

You know the rules, don’t talk with your mouth full, write thank you notes after you receive a gift, say please when you would like something – or for weddings, you don’t need to buy the bridesmaid’s dresses but the bride should pay for the bouquets, grooms shouldn’t see the bride the …

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You’re Getting Married Where?

July 18, 2011

Haven’t you ever thought that CNN should be called BNN, the bad news network.  Just when you find the perfect resort in paradise, there is breaking news that the country you are getting married in is NOT safe!!  Panic spreads like a cancer and before you know it, your mom is calling …

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What do I get for bringing all these guests?

May 18, 2011

What do I get for bringing all these guests? Whether you are bringing 5 rooms or 25 rooms to a resort, there is an automatic assumption that special savings or deals are out there if you are booking a group. The truth is that many resorts and hotels target groups and there …

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Intertwining Your Destination Into Your Ceremony

May 12, 2011

You have prepared for months. The guests are booked and you have your dress, rings and airline tickets. Now how can you have your ceremony truly reflect not only your love for each other but also incorporate a piece of the glorious location you’ve traveled so far to? Research into local traditions …

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Would I Do It Again?

March 26, 2011

If you are going through some stress as you approach your big day and have a million things to do, before you ask yourself “why are we doing a destination wedding again?”, have a look at some of the responses we have received when we polled our previous destination wedding brides.  If …

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What’s an OOT?

February 20, 2011

Planning a wedding and getting information/tips sometimes means that hours are spent searching online wedding sites.  I soon learned that there was a new language out there and abbreviations for terms left me feeling like I needed some sort of code dictionary.  What the heck was an OOT?   Thank goodness some other brides …

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