Archive for July, 2009

Why Have Florida Beach Weddings ?

Posted by admin on Saturday, 25 July, 2009

There are few days that compare to your Florida wedding day, especially if you are the bride. Typically, this is the day you have been waiting for all your life and you want to make sure it is an unforgettable experience. To make sure you make the most of this special occasion, take advantage of a Florida beach wedding. Most Florida beach weddings are romantic and they have became a great destination location for beach weddings. Many brides and grooms will travel from many states to have a Florida Beach Wedding in the following locations:

Destin,Panama City Beach,Pensacola,Perdido Key,Sandestin,Miramar beach,Navarre,Seaside,Grayton,Miami,Cocoa beach,Tampa,Sarasota,Daytona,Clearwater,Key West,for beach weddings in Fl, and also in Alabama in:Gulf Shores,Orange Beach,Fort Morgan,Palmetto for romantic sunset beach weddings in Alabama. 

There are several benefits to having Florida beach weddings. No matter how many people you are wanting to invite or how much money you are looking to spend, you can make it work with a beach wedding. So why should you consider Florida weddings for your special date? One is that all beach weddings will have that special feeling of having a wedding that is special. A beach wedding is much different in many ways!

If you are looking to have a smaller beach wedding, you no longer need to worry about being forced to invite certain guests. If there are friends you have not seen for awhile or certain relatives you cannot stand, you will have an excuse for not inviting them. As bad as it sounds, it allows you to invite only your closest friends and family so that you can enjoy an intimate ceremony and celebration. With a smaller beach wedding you will have a photographer that will capture all the wedding ceremony. This will be one of the most magical factors of you wedding knowing that all the time it is being captured by photo’s to enjoy for years to come.

For the guests that do make it to your Florida wedding and Alabama Beach Weddings you can look at it as a vacation with all of the closest people in your life. Instead of spending one day with the people that matter so much like a traditional wedding, you will have far more time to spend with them. There are numerous activities for you to enjoy on the beach with your guests.

Unlike what you may believe, it can actually cost you less to spend a luxurious wedding weekend on Florida beach weddings as oppose to spending on a sit down dinner at a reception hall. There are incredible deals and packages for you to take advantage of. Take the time to pick out the most appropriate package for your wedding.

Not only can it be less expensive, but having a wedding on the beach is a dream come true for most people. There is nothing more romantic than getting married next to swaying waves, a cool breeze, and a warm climate. This truly is a dreamy wedding.

There are few days that match up to your wedding day in regards to importance. This is the day where you and the love of your life will become one. To make sure this is an unforgettable day, make the most of it by taking advantage of one of the many Florida beach weddings.

Destination Wedding Planning for 2008

Posted by admin on Monday, 20 July, 2009

While a traditional wedding in your hometown is wonderful for a multitude of reasons, many couples would rather opt for something more unique. One option is having a destination wedding. In recent years, destination weddings have become increasingly popular with some reports indicating that up to 20% of all weddings are now destination weddings.

A destination wedding is a wedding that takes place in an out-of-town location. Examples include a wedding on the beach in Mexico, a wedding aboard a luxury cruise ship or a wedding at a extravagant Caribbean resort. Virtually any place you can think of can host a destination wedding. Some couples have even decided to have their wedding underwater!

Destination weddings have many favorable aspects. You and your guests will never forget the experience of your wedding because it will be held in an exotic, out of the ordinary locale and serve as a vacation for everyone involved.

Because destination weddings have become so popular recently, many resorts now offer destination wedding packages, which include accommodations for the bride and groom, as well as all wedding ceremony and reception services, complete with a wedding coordinator. When you are planning a destination wedding, a wedding coordinator who is located in your destination is a necessity. Having someone who is familiar with the local vendors and resources in the area will make the wedding planning go much smoother than trying to handle the planning from a long distance.

Another great thing about a destination wedding is that it can help alleviate any family tensions that may exist in more traditional wedding planning. If the bride’s family wants the wedding to be in one location and the groom’s family wants the wedding to be at a different location, there is oftentimes family conflict and stress. With a destination wedding, you can offer both sides a unique compromise.

While a destination wedding can be an amazing experience, there is also a downside. With the average wedding cost in the United States estimated at over $30,000, certainly a destination wedding package will be considerably less for the bride and groom. However, there are still some monetary concerns.

If a couple decides to pay for the travel and accommodations for all their wedding guests, those costs can add up quickly. Because of this, the guest list for destination weddings tends to be much smaller than for other weddings. Also, if the couple cannot afford to contribute to the travel expenses for their wedding guests, many people may be forced to miss the wedding altogether if they do not having the funds necessary or time available to make the trip.

Another aspect about destination weddings that a bride may find difficult is her role in regards to the actual wedding planning will be significantly reduced. Because the bride does not live near the location of the wedding, she will have to have complete trust in the wedding coordinator to make the right decisions concerning vendors and other planning details. Some brides who love to micro-manage will find this situation impossible to deal with.

If you are getting married, consider all the positives and negatives of having a destination wedding. While a destination wedding isn’t right for many couples, it could be perfect for you.

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The secret to your dream South African wedding on a shoestring

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 15 July, 2009

South Africa is the dream wedding destination.  Whether you are a South African bridal couple or investigation South Africa from abroad, South Africa caters for all.  With a kaleidoscope of natural splendour and unmatched cultural diversity, South Africa brings you four seasons in one.  With the following savings tips, you can now have your dream South African wedding on a shoestring.

 

1 Wedding style, wedding date

The first important decision to make is you wedding date.  South African summers are sunny, hot and humid.  For a summer South African wedding, opt for a late afternoon or sunset ceremony and evening reception.  Autumn is a beautiful time in broader South Africa.  But be aware that an autumn South African wedding means decrease in temperatures at sunset.  Especially areas situated near large rivers in the Highveld areas can make an autumn wedding a pre-winter one.  Yes, winter weddings are becoming more fashionable. Why not, it is romantic and cosy.  South African winters can be cold and dry.  Opt then for Kwa-Zulu Natal for an ideal beach wedding or a romantic, cosmopolitan Western Cape wedding.  Winter in the Western Cape is cold and wet but beautifully green.  Finally, a spring South African wedding is picturesque.  Take spring and summer rain into consideration when planning a garden wedding.  South African spring can be cold even deep into September.  October is viewed as one of the most beautiful months for weddings in South Africa.  Rather spend a bit more time in the selection of the correct wedding date and you can save a lot on emergency planning.

 

2 Wedding venues

Now that you have selected the wedding date, you need to consider the area in South Africa.  South Africa is divided into nine provinces, each with own beauty and unique features.  The selection of area for your wedding is dependent on both your wedding style and your wedding date.  Opt for a more traditional wedding in a smaller town in the North-West province.  An unforgettable country wedding is the ideal in the Free State.  For a romantic, misty wedding, opt for the higher mountain areas in Mpumalanga.  Select the Limpopo province for a traditional African wedding.  The Cape provinces provide a Mediterranean, cosmopolitan wedding whilst the wild at heart can enjoy Kwa-Zulu Natal for a beach-front wedding.  In each province are a great majority of wedding venues.  Now you can save time and co-ordination stress by visiting the Wedding Venue Hub.  This hub provides you with a directory of wedding venues listed per town or city and per province.  Another fashionable alternative for a wedding venue is a stylish tent wedding.  Marquees and free form tents are ideal for unforgettable wedding receptions and enjoyable by guests.  Visit the Tents and Tent Hire directory to view tent event options suitable for your ideal wedding.



3 Wedding dress

Now that you have made the correct decision about your wedding style, date and wedding venue, make sure your wedding dress suits the above.  Visit the Wedding Dress Hub and make contact with a wedding dressmaker in either your area or the town/city were your wedding will take place.  The Wedding Dress Hub is a directory of wedding dressmakers listed per province. 



4 Wedding photographer

Finally, you need to select the correct wedding photographer to capture this memorable day forever.  Visit the Wedding Photographer Hub to select a photographer in the area of your wedding that will not only save on travelling expenses, but will also ensure a photographer familiar with the area were your wedding takes place. 

 In summary, you can have the dream South African wedding on a shoestring.  The secret is to spend more time to make the correct basic decisions on your wedding style, wedding date, wedding venue, wedding dress and wedding photographer.  By investing in these choices, you can select services in a specific area that are cost effective, you will save on travelling costs and you will select service providers familiar with the area.