Wedding Gifts Usually I write my blog from the perspective of the bride. Having been a destination wedding bride, I often refer to my own experiences, coupled with experiences I have shared with the other wedding couples I have worked with over the years. However, this blog entry is from the dual …
I often joke with my friends who live in Jamaica, that they don’t have “seasons”; they simply have sunshine or rain. Of course there are wetter times during the year, but unlike much of the U.S., the temperature in the Caribbean is usually between 75-90 degrees. So is there really a better …
Trashing What? There is so much emphasis placed on finding the perfect wedding gown. Soon to be brides spend hours trying on dresses in search of “the one” that it is no surprise many gasp when they hear the term “trash the dress”. This concept doesn’t truly mean taking your sacred wedding …
The Law of Averages I would never claim to be a mathematician. I actually prefer to use a calculator and rarely turn to a piece of paper for simple addition. I guess you could say that I rely on technology to do my arithmetic. Therefore, it is really difficult for me to …
I Need a Plan of Attack!!! One of the most common questions my wedding couples ask after they have selected their resort, held their time, and sent their save the dates, is—“how do we plan all the details?” If you are a Type A person, detailed oriented, or even a little OCD, …
Diamonds are Forever Ever hear the expression, “Diamonds are forever”? What an amazing marketing slogan created by De Beers Jewelers back in 1938! Those three little words have become synonymous with diamonds and engagement rings as the ultimate piece of jewelry symbolizing eternity or eternal love. The expression isn’t really far from …
Getting Started If I read back through all the blogs I have written, I realize that I never stressed how important it is to know “WHO” you are using to help you plan your destination wedding. Let’s face it, this is the most important date of your life and most likely it …
Keep The Faith Deciding on having a destination usually involves getting family and friends ‘on board’, selecting the perfect location and resort, and budgeting for the costs involved. Sure, there will be issues with family over affordability of attending, and maybe even some objections to the destination that you have selected. However, …
I am the type of girl that has a hard time narrowing down things to 1 absolute answer. I often have a top 2 rather than a #1 response when asked to pick a favorite destination or resort. However, there is one tip that I would instantly shout out to a couple …