Monday 28 September 2009

Honeymoon destinations by month 4

Half way through the list of honeymoon destinations by month are July and August with locations to help you make the most of your summer.

July
South Pacific: Unwind on picture-postcard beaches while the rainfall is at its lowest.
Italy: Enjoy the fantastic Italian cuisine in the country's heartland of romance: Florence, Venice, Tuscany and the lakes.
Tanzania: Nature lovers will certainly enjoy the awesome zebra/wildebeest migration that happens now.

August
Seychelles: A devine scenery with white sands, marine parks and buried treasure for you to discover.
Vietnam: The climate and temperature are ideal for exploring cultural and natural delights.
Namibia: Come here to witness the highest concentration of wild animals in Etosha National Park.


Photo credits:
Fiji: Pacific travel guides
Tuscan cuisine: La Rogaia
Etosha National Park: Travel to Africa

Acknowledgements:
The recommendations and information presented are extracted from Brides Wedding Planner 2009. All rights reserved.

Thursday 24 September 2009

Vintage wedding decoration tip

I would like to share this little table arrangement as I think it is really delicate and pretty. And ... it can also be a great money-saving tip.

For a vintage look for your reception, why not use your granny's teacup collection to decorate the venue. It can help save at least for two reasons:
  • you don't have to hire vases ... you already have the cups
  • the flowers that can be used should be cheaper, as the stem required for the arrangements is short (one florist once told me that the longer the stem and the richer the bud, the more expensive the flower is)
Justify FullThis lovely arrangement was made by Buds and Bows in Worcester. I highly recommend them as they've helped me when I was let down by someone else when preparing for a wedding fayre.

Monday 21 September 2009

Honeymoon destinations by month 3

Today we'll continue with a little bit spring and a little bit of summer: May and June. These two months can offer options for both luxury and nature lovers.

May
Mexico: The Yucatan Peninsula welcomes you with its hip resorts, white sandy beaches and Mayan ruins
Crete: Explore this beautiful Greek island amidst colourful spring flowers under a balmy weather.
Montana, USA: Stay on a ranch, go riding or camp out under the starts. Watch Hallmark's "Straight from the heart" for a glimpse of what awaits you.

June
Cote d'azur: Mix with the jet-set in St Tropez, then stargaze in Cannes and Monaco
Across Europe on the Orient Express: Revel in romance, luxu
ry and great scenery.
Alaska: For the Northern Lights, getting back to nature and even going salmon fishing.

Photo credits:
Montana, USA: pixdaus.com
Orient Express: wunderground.com

Acknowledgements:
The recommendations and information presented are extracted from Brides Wedding Planner 2009. All rights reserved.

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Sunflower-inspired wedding theme

This theme uses mainly yellow, green and brown as colours. And if you are out of season, you can successfully replace sunflowers with gerberas.

Monday 14 September 2009

Honeymoon destinations by month 2

If you are planning for an early spring honeymoon, here is what Brides Wedding Planner recommend for March and April, our next two months in the series of post presenting honeymoon destinations by month.

March
Australia - The heat is moderate, allowing you to enjoy both the cities and the beaches
Southern Spain - March is carnival time here: flamenco and fiestas for a truly entertaining honeymoon.
Oman - This Middle Eastern gem has unspoilt beaches, friendly people and pleasant temperatures.

April
Southern Thailand - Take advantage of the dry season and bliss out on one of the islands
Costa Rica - Go eco-crazy in the many national parks for now it is not too wet
Botswana - For wonderful water-based safaris in the sunny Okavango DeltaPhoto credits
Flamenco: andalucia.com
Okavango Delta: okavango-delta-safaris.com

Acknowledgements:
The recommendations and information presented are extracted from Brides Wedding Planner 2009. All rights reserved.

Thursday 10 September 2009

"Orchids" on a budget

Orchids and any exotic flowers are much more expensive that any other flowers. But if you still want an exotic feel for your reception, why not use tulips instead? They are much cheaper and can still be brought from Holland.

I found this idea on mayra, a foreign lifestyle site and I thought it was really clever as it might work perfectly within a limited budget while still offering the wow factor ;)

All you have to do is buy some tulips and slightly turn towards the outside the petals, like in the picture below. You suddenly have "orchids" on a budget (chuckle)

Photo credits:
Mayra

Monday 7 September 2009

Honeymoon destinations by month 1

Today we'll start a new series of posts. Theme: honeymoons :)
After all the excitement of the wedding day, you will want to spend some time relaxing somewhere you both dreamt of going. However, not only the location is important, the time you go there can make a difference.

Earlier this year, Brides Wedding Planner presented a list of honeymoon destinations by the month which was the most recommended to visit them. We'll start with January and February.
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January
Philippines' 7000 islands offer plenty of choice to find your dream beach
Morocco - Discover souk life and North African exoticism on a just-right-f0r-sightseeing weather
Sweden - Enjoy a winter wonderland, even stay at an ice hotel, if you so desire!

February
Maldives - The rainfall is at the lowest and with only one resort per island you will enjoy complete privacy
South Africa - The sunny and dry weather now offers the best safari opportunities
New Zealand - the great summer here is the best time to enjoy the great outdoors on North or South Island.

Photo credits:
Philippines: Asian travel guide
South Africa: african reptiles and venom
Sweden: Etsy

Acknowledgements:
The recommendations and information presented are extracted from Brides Wedding Planner 2009. All rights reserved.