Honeymoon Destination: Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a perfect honeymoon destination and is sure to be a memory you and your soon-to-be groom never forget! With 70 and 80 degree weather and some of the most beautiful sights in the world, it’s going to be one of your favorite memories ever.

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Packing Up

When going to Costa Rica, you’re going to want to bring an umbrella, especially between May and December. Pack clothing that you can layer so you can stay warm but remove easily if you get too hot. You should also bring a swimsuit if you plan to have fun while getting married.

Costa Rica Sunset

Hotels

There are plenty of fantastic hotels in Costa Rica to choose from, and many offer package deals. Hotels like the Hotel Punta Islita offer beautiful “newlywed” options but can be a little on the expensive side. The Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort is another option that is absolutely breathtaking, and about half the cost of the Hotel Punta Islita.

Costa Rica Hotel or House

Fun Things to Do

You can have a ton of fun between the ceremony and your arrival doing things like turtle watching, scuba diving, horseback riding and tons of other water sports and fun adventures.

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It’s best to plan this sort of destination well in advance so you can look for package deals that will save you money. It’s a beautiful option for couples and sure to be one of the most beautiful trips you’ve taken in your life.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

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Trail Mix Bar: Cute Cocktail Bar Accompaniment

If you plan to have a cocktail bar for your wedding reception and wanted some sort of snack to go with it, what’s better than trail mix? Here is a wonderful trail mix bar idea that you can create fairly easily to accompany your cocktail bar.

What You’ll Need:

Various containers to hold foods.

Trail mix ingredients. Think pretzels, chex mix cereal, peanuts, cashews, raisins, chocolate candies, rye bread, caramel popcorn, dried pineapples, dates, etc.

Mini tongs for serving.

Saucers or guest plates, cups, bags or bowls.

It’s super simple to set up. All you have to do is fill each container with a type of food and place it on the buffet table or bar. Leave a little sign so guests know to mix their own perfect blend of trail mix. It’s also a good idea to attach tiny name cards to each food that identifies the food. That’s it! Dress up the table with whatever sort of linen and décor you want.

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If you want to add some pizzazz, you can create tiny containers with various sauces that would be great dippers for the trail mix. Mustard sauce, ranch or even barbecue sauce all go wonderfully with trail mix. You don’t need a large bar to assemble this adorable idea; just a simple surface that will hold all your goodies.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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The Oh So Hilarious Wedding

For many brides, wedding planning is serious stuff. However, there are some couples who can’t help but let their sense of humor show through. Get ready to chuckle at this collection of hilarious wedding photos and items.

Funny Groomsmen

These groomsmen have found the perfect ways to incorporate their sense of humor into their friend’s wedding. From revealing their super hero costumes under their tuxedos to sporting fun pink socks, these men are so hilarious.

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So You’re Going to Sit Through a Wedding

This program absolutely takes the cake! It’s funny and really sets the mood for the wedding right away. You can bet the guests at this wedding weren’t bored.

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She Went to Jared

This picture features the groom and his friends doing what boys do best – being silly. In this case, they hit on something super hilarious.

Funny Groomsmen Photo

Funny Wedding Cakes

This couple just couldn’t resist getting a good laugh with their wedding cake

Funny Wedding Cake Topper

This one couldn’t either.

Funny Cake Topper

Or this one.

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When Zombies Attack

It’s obvious that this couple (and their photographer) has a sense of humor. They’re having a sweet and romantic picnic, totally oblivious to the threat behind them!

Zombie Engagement Photo

If you and your husband are people that love to laugh, try recreating some of these photos or come up with your own hilarious wedding items/photos.

Monday, May 6, 2013

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Oh No: 6 Wedding Cake Fails

Each of these examples are perfect reasons why you should meet with your baker and see their sample work before you hire them. Check their photos, ask for testimonials, and don’t be afraid to request a tasting before ordering the actual cake. This decreases the risk that you will end up with a cake like one of the following!

Zebra Stripe Disaster

Zebra stripes are very in in the cake world right now. When one soon to be bride ordered a zebra striped wedding cake, she got much less than she bargained for!

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Imprisoned Strawberries

Chocolate and strawberries for wedding cakes are also very popular. However, this particular cake seems to have missed the mark. In fact, it causes one to wonder what the strawberries have done to deserve being locked up!

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Sandcastle Cake

This baker was going for the cute sand castle cake look with brown sugar and seashells. Unfortunately, it came out looking less than stellar and certainly less than appetizing.

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The Sushi Wedding Cake

We’re not sure if this was the bride and groom’s idea of the perfect cake or not, but this sushi cake is downright frightening.

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Pink and Green

It’s really hard to tell what the baker was going for with this cake, but it is definitely interesting to say the least. Those lime green and pink splotches really set off the orange-yellow “thing” on top.

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Tower of Terror

Bless the bride who received this cake on the big day! There’s a chance they may still be searching for the baker.

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As you can see, there are some definite cake fails out there. Make sure you meet with the baker and get to know their style and talent before ever ordering from them!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

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Beautiful Vintage Wedding Dresses

Are you having a vintage-themed wedding? If you’re worrying about the kind of dress you should get, this is a great post for you. Here are some absolutely breathtaking vintage wedding dresses that will give you some inspiration when choosing your own!

The back on this dress is very low, but features a button connection at the top in sheer and airy lace. This is a unique look and is really beautiful.

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This short wedding dress is vintage and has the classic lace look for the bodice and sleeves. The blush colored ribbon that wraps around the waist is a beautiful adornment and really brings out the figure.

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Lace and very airy and light, this dress looks as though it could be worn by Juliet. It has a sweet look that would really work for any sort of theme. Add a braided hairstyle and you’re good to go.

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This lace cut out dress is absolutely beautiful and looks couture. The model in the picture pairs it with a matching hair accessory but it would look beautiful with an updo or a long flowing hairstyle.

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This peach colored vintage wedding dress features tons of sheer fabric that gives the bride the tender look of a blooming flower.

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This sleeveless, vintage wedding dress is an off white and is textured so it’s absolutely beautiful. This would work very well for a fairytale or other vintage themed wedding.

Vintage Style Wedding Gown

These are just a few ideas that might help you decide which route you want to choose for your own vintage wedding dress.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

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4 Hilarious Bridesmaids Gifts

Brides who love to laugh (and who have chosen bridesmaids with similar senses of humor) will adore these gifts. They are unusual, hilarious and just perfect for the group of funny bridesmaids. Be careful if your bridesmaids are sensitive, and make sure they know these are all in jest!

Toilet Paper Earrings

These hilarious earrings are definitely a conversation starter. Tuck them inside a personalized bridesmaid tote bag and watch the hilarity ensue.

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No Ugly Crying

Want to give your bridesmaids a charming handkerchief just in case they start to cry during the emotional parts of your wedding? Give them this hilarious “no ugly crying” handkerchief, which is sure to bring on the laughs. This can be saved as a keepsake and cherished for many years to come!

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I Got a T-Shirt

This funny t-shirt is perfect for bridesmaids who have a sense of humor. It says, “My friend got a husband and I got a t-shirt.” Your bridesmaid will think this is absolutely hilarious and will have a lot of fun with it!

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Bridesmaids Flasks

What is more appropriate for a funny bridesmaid’s gift than a personalized flask? These are adorable and can be engraved with your bridesmaids’ names. If you really want to add some “funny” to the gift, give them their favorite bottle of liquor or wine.

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These are just a few of the funny ideas for bridesmaids’ gifts. Use your own imagination and creativity to come up with unique ideas for your group.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

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Pairing Up Your Bridesmaids and Groomsmen for the Wedding

Many brides want their wedding to be balanced when it comes to the bridesmaids and groomsmen, but this can be difficult if they’re not married pairs. There are a few things you can do to ensure balance between these very essential groups.

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Pair Up Friends

If there are bridesmaids and groomsmen who don’t know each other, try matching their personalities up so they’ll have a good time while they’re together during the wedding ceremony and reception.

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Balancing Uneven Numbers

If you have more bridesmaids or groomsmen, you can pair them up with others in order to make it balanced, especially for the ceremony. For instance, maybe you have two flower girls and an extra bridesmaid. Have the bridesmaid walk back down the aisle with the extra flower girl. This creates balance and works out well for pictures.

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Don’t Walk Out as Couples

Another option you have if you’re afraid that the ceremony won’t be balanced is avoiding walking out as couples. For instance, have the bridesmaids walk separately from the groomsmen so an uneven number isn’t as noticeable.

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Don’t feel as if you have to leave anyone out simply because you want things to be balanced. There are other ways to make it work so that you can have your best friends stand with you during the ceremony and reception! If you’re serious about helping them to meet someone special, you could direct them to the dating advice on pages such as eHarmony.ca. In the meantime, on your wedding day, make sure you get the aesthetics you want by creating balance in these ways.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

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3 Wedding Horror Stories That Serve as Cautionary Tales

The last thing any bride wants is for something to go wrong at her wedding. Most of the time, through careful planning and the help of friends, weddings are pulled off smoothly. But this isn’t always the case. Use these 3 wedding horror stories as cautionary tales for your own wedding planning.

The Spray Tan Nightmare

One bride who planned a gorgeous outdoor spring wedding wanted to get a spray tan so she’d have that golden sun-kissed glow. So, the day before her wedding, she went to get the tan. Unfortunately, she chose a color that was too dark for her natural skin tone and ended up looking orange. Of course, she was wearing a sleeveless wedding dress, so plenty of that orange skin was going to show!

With the help of her bridesmaids, she was able to use a concealer to cover up most of the orange, but it still wasn’t her “dream wedding.” Get your spray tan at least 4 days before the wedding, and get the color you always get – don’t try something new this close to your wedding!

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Hiring a Family Musician

Another bride who was looking to save a few dollars learned that you really do get what you pay for. A friend of hers had a cousin who was a musician, and the friend offered up her cousin’s services for the wedding. The bride jumped on what she thought was a priceless opportunity. The day of the reception, the musician was an hour late, and then they learned that he could only play a few different songs.

After he played for an hour, the best man stepped in and plugged in his iPod to provide the bride’s most wanted songs. While you might think hiring a family musician is a good idea, make sure you meet with your musician in advance to find out what they’re capable of!

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Uninvited Guests

One bride learned the hard way that often times, uninvited guests will actually show up at a wedding. In her case, the uninvited guest showed up with an invited guest, but brought along her 3 children and boyfriend as well. This meant that there were 5 uninvited guests, when the reception was a sit-down dinner and had been ordered in advance. Luckily, the bride had ordered extra favors so she was able to give them out, and there was additional seating at the venue, but there wasn’t enough food! The groomsmen valiantly gave up their meals to the uninvited guests and as a thank-you, the groom took them out to a steakhouse the next weekend.

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While there’s not much you can do about uninvited guests, try to ensure that there are extra plates, food, favors and drinks – just in case!

Monday, April 15, 2013

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Don’t Want Wedding Gifts? It’s Not Polite to Request “No Gifts”

According to traditional wedding etiquette rules, it’s impolite for the bride and groom to request that guests do not bring them a wedding gift. Why? Because some guests truly want to provide a gift and feel insulted if it’s not accepted. If you really don’t want guests to spend their money on you, there are a few things you can do.

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Ask for Donations to Charities

On your wedding website, ask that guests make donations to one of your favorite charities rather than bringing a gift. You can create a list of your favorite charities and talk a little bit about each one and why it’s so important to you. Guests can leave a donation in your name as a wonderful gesture.

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Don’t Register

Sometimes, if you simply don’t provide individuals with information regarding gifts, they won’t purchase one. Don’t include a link to any registry on your wedding website or anywhere else. This way, if guests insist on bringing a gift, they’ll choose it themselves.

Be Gracious

Finally, if guests actually do bring a gift, you’ll want to be gracious and appreciative. Send out thank you letters, even if just one or two people brought gifts. If guests donated to a charity for you, you’ll still want to send a thank you note, and make sure they understand why their gift meant so much.

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Wedding Thank You Card

Overall, there’s not a lot you can do if a guest is determined to bring you something. Simply make alternative suggestions and no matter what happens, be gracious and appreciative.

Friday, April 12, 2013

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Honeymoon Destination: Costa Rica

Trail Mix Bar: Cute Cocktail Bar Accompaniment

The Oh So Hilarious Wedding

Oh No: 6 Wedding Cake Fails

Beautiful Vintage Wedding Dresses

4 Hilarious Bridesmaids Gifts

Pairing Up Your Bridesmaids and Groomsmen for the Wedding

3 Wedding Horror Stories That Serve as Cautionary Tales

Don’t Want Wedding Gifts? It’s Not Polite to Request “No Gifts”

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