Monday, December 29, 2014

Top 10 Winter Honeymoon Destinations


Why is winter honeymoon a great idea? Rather than shivering in the snow, why not spend some quality time with your new spouse in some exotic place?

1. Hawaii
Of course you want to go to Hawaii for honeymoon! Hawaii is a great choice because it is different from everywhere else. It has distinct culture, exotic shows, different foods, unusually beautiful beaches...you are going to leave many worries and troubles far far behind. Plus, who doesn't like the sunshine, beach, bikini, seafood and all the other good stuff brought to you by warm weather?

Consider room rental services like airbnb. Not only they can make your trip significantly cheaper, living with some families in other cultures can be eye-opening for you too. However, definitely blend your whole trip with some days just in hotels. You will need some private intimate time with one another.  



Tip: When you are there, mention to everyone that you are married/engaged. People in Hawaii are very friendly so they may give you special discount or flowers just because you are on your honeymoon.  

2. New Zealand
Nothing beats exploring the vast nature together with your loved one. It is simply a big escape from the usual city life. Plus it is summer in New Zealand when it is winter in most other countries like the United States and United Kingdom. Perfect place to enjoy the sunshine and green grass while most of your friends are stuck in snow. One thing to note is that New Zealand is very addictive. After you got back you will be constantly thinking that "wish I were in the New Zealand jungle".

Tip: The jetlag to New Zealand is typically quite bad because of the north/south banqiu difference. Do watch out for that. 

3. Finland 
Did you know that you can sleep in igloos like these to watch the stars or even Northern Lights in Finland? These private igloos are cozy and romantic rooms by themselves. Plus you can have a crystal clear view of the sky with stars and enjoy the real "white christmas" there. With the unique tranquility brought by the snow, enjoying the burst of colored light together will definitely be an unforgettable experience.

Tip: Get super warm clothes and covering from head to toe. Even if you think you are pretty good with keep warm, get some extra clothing would not be a bad idea.

4. Singapore
Singapore is extremely unique with a mix of different culture and food. You will see all kinds of people there: Chinese, Malaysian, Indians, Caucasions...but they are not exactly the same from the ones you met in other places. One thing nice about Singapore is you can get very luxury experience if you throw almost equivalent budget. 


Tip: The hotel/housing rates are getting extremely expensive there. Try to book way in advance to get good rates or bribe a friend in Singapore to squeeze in.

5. Japan
Another exotic places to check out. The country is extremely clean and delicate. The nature is preserved very well and extremely beautiful too in Hokkaido. Remember to check out some big cities like Tokyo. Even if you've lived in big cities all your life, you will be amazed by how convenient and busy the big cities in Japan are. The authentic hot spring experiences, food tasting can all be interesting things to do as a couple. Bring your wedding dress there and get some special wedding photos!

 
Tip: The winter in Japan is very cold too. Also you may want to learn some basic Japanese together before you go for your honeymoon. It will be instrumental and also good bonding exercises as a couple.

6. Israel
Israel is all about exploration. You can go to  New Jerusalem and explore all kinds of things together one whole day. From Calvary to Jacob's well, from Golgotha to Galilee see, this religiously and culturally important city is just impossible to exhaust. As much as you want to just stick to one another, definitely consider following a tour guide to some extent. It is helpful to have someone knowing what is going on to be at the side so that you can fully appreciate the many interesting places.




Tip: If you have Jewish heritage and you've not been to Isarale before, you may be qualified for a "birthright trip" to Israel. Your airfares can be paid. Check it out for more information. 

7. France
You can only experience the "French-style" romance by visiting France yourself. Besides busy Paris, Provence can also be a great choice for honeymoon. There is huge lavender field to take breath-taking wedding photos. Because of the windy weather, he best wedding gowns there for photos are the simple mermaid or chiffon styles, not the bulky ones. 


Tip: The “French-style" romance is actually not something very visible, you need to walk down the streets, talk to different people and experience it.

8. Australia
Just like New Zealand, this country will be summer too when you are visiting in U.S.'s winter time.  Besides the beautiful beaches, koala bears, he "mateship" between Australians is something you want to experience as reported by this Facebook post. Also they have this "philosophy" of slow pace life may change your workaholic lifestyle.


Tip: If you are on a budget, do a lot of research to find good deals before going to Australia. It is very possible to save a lot of money by sharing economy means.

9. Antarctica 

Who are the best flower girls? Penguins. Where you can best escape away from the daily routines? Glacier. Where can you spend the sweetest time with one another during honeymoon? Antarctica. While it is absolutely romantic to go out there and chill out with the Penguins, remember to keep warm and check out tourist guides to the Antarctica too. Antarctica is a nice wedding destination area too.


Tip: Remember it is illegal to ship back penguins, so don't try.

10. Chile 

This is a nice country to explore with your newly-wed husband/wife. Besides the mysterious Easter Island, you can also enjoy the beautiful night view in the capital city Santiago. 


Tip: People speak Spanish there. You will enjoy the trip much more if you can speak some.

Source:
[1] http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2013/150/8/0/hawaii__life_is_beautiful__hawaii_by_alierturk-d6764rj.jpg
[2] http://seasonsagents.com/new-zealand.php
[3] http://inhabitat.com/finlands-hotel-kakslauttanen-offers-unrivaled-views-of-northern-lights-from-your-own-private-thermal-glass-igloo/
[4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay,_Singapore
[5] http://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/planyourtrip/modelcourse/course10.php
[6] http://www.insightguides.com/destinations/africa-middle-east/israel
[7] http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/provence/things-to-do/top-things-to-do-in-provence-the-cote-d-azur
[8] http://simone.co.in/about_austrailia.html
[9] http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2010/05/antarctica-at-risk-from-flood-of-people
[10] http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?next=/lifelists/the-statues-of-easter-island-11248888/

Thursday, December 18, 2014

10 Things Make Your Wedding Day Awkward

Now it is finally coming toward your big wedding day. The wedding dress is chosen, the wedding venue is decorated, the wedding wine is ordered, the wedding planner is having a break...what else might go wrong? Yes, with all these detailed planning, things can still go wrong. Here we've listed 10 things that will make it really awkward on your wedding day. Check through them and let us make your wedding day really smooth and full of sweet memory.

1.  Heels stepped into the grass
I am sure you've prepared one of the thinnest, most delicate, and sexy pair of heels for your wedding. But it is very possible that your heels will make it almost impossible to move elegantly cross the equally delicate wedding venue - grass, beach, pebbles. The wedding photographer will not be able to capture graceful and natural moments of yours because of these wedding shoes. So do be careful! One possible solution is to get heel protectors like this. Of course, only get those if your wedding gowns are long enough to cover your heels. Otherwise you will indeed look awkward with your wedding shoes on a piece of plastic! 




2. Muddy venue that trashes your dress
If your wedding dress is those kind with huge long tail, and you are going to walk through some exposed ground...think twice. White or ivory color wedding dresses can go dirty really fast on exposed grounds. Also if it rains, things will be 500% worse. Update your wedding plan. Long wedding gowns look best on grasses or indoor aisles.


3. Force guests to talk to people they don't know
You must have invited all the important people in your life to be the honored guests of your wedding party. But bear in mind that they may not know one another. It would be extremely awkward if one of them are assigned to sit with complete strangers and need to "bear" with that throughout the whole wedding ceremony. They most likely would know quite a number of your other guests, but definitely not all of them. You can either let them pick their own seat...so that they will naturally aggregate into groups that they are comfortable with. Or if you really want to assign the seats, make sure to do it according to their natural social circles and don't leave anyone alone.



4. Forget to enjoy each other
The number one thing to celebrate in your wedding party is the love between two of you. Some couples are so nervous about the food, the wine, the arrangement, that they forget to enjoy each other. People say that the wedding parties that the guests would enjoy the most are the ones where the couples are just enjoying each others' presence.Your love will strengthen their faith in love and bring back great memories of their own. No matter what happens, rain or shine, just enjoy each other and celebrate your love.


5. A bad MC
A MC can make or break your wedding reception. Some weddings would have MCs to talk through the process. It is not natural at all to hire some MC that don't know you at all. They may be "professional" MCs but they can totally say or do things so awkward that the whole wedding party feel is destroyed. One tip is to get the MC from the wedding venue itself so that at least they are very familiar with the venue. Also those MCs will not be so talkative and will mainly serve as a person who will smooth-en the process. Otherwise get a friend of yours to "volunteer“ as the MC. It is much cheaper and also your friend would know best how to use anecdotes and harmless teases to entertain all the guests.


6. Food with no distinction 
This world is full of diversity. You may or may not know that some of your guests are actually vegetarian, vegan, diary-allergic or gluten-allergic. They will feel extremely alone if they cannot eat anything because those dietary restrictions were not taken care of. In your wedding invitations, make sure to collect your guests' dietary restrictions so that...no one will go back home hungry from your wedding party.  



7. Ignored a certain group of guests
Is it a must to say Hi to every single guest in your wedding party? Probably not. But don't make any group feel that they are "ignored". While you are enjoying one another, roam around naturally and say Hi to each group. If you greet them by groups it is not that hard to reach every one. Have a checklist somewhere in your pocket or smartphone.  


8. Just coping with photographers
We all love photos. Wedding photos are extremely important to keep the memory. You've also got all the beautiful wedding dress, cocktail dress, lace veils, bride hairpieces to look pretty on this day. But remember the best wedding photos are the natural moments of yourself. Some wedding photographers like to "arrange posts" for you and some brides would just be busily coping with those "requests" throughout the wedding. That would make all the other guests feel extremely awkward and you will not have the chance to focus on the more important things such as celebrating with your guests. Book a separate session with the photographer to just capture the beauty of yourself and the wedding dress. But when you are on the wedding party, just be natural and enjoy yourself. 



9. Lost track of important things like ring
There are many details on your wedding party to take care. The wedding venue, the cumbersome wedding dress, the nails, the hair, the mother-in-law...Don't lose track of super important things like the ring, the wedding bands, your phone, your speech script. The only way to avoid this is to be organized. Keep a clear mind and know where to get things. Get a clear plastic organizer like this so that you can see clearly where things are. Also don't bear all the responsibility on your own shoulder. Assign tasks to your bride-maids and your husband so that the important details will not be forgotten.


10. Too nervous
After all, it is YOUR wedding party! You can pick whatever wedding dress you want and look however you want. Just be confident and natural. Some brides get too nervous the previous night and cannot be their best selves on the actual big day. If you didn't have enough sleep the previous night or got all nervous in your party, the wedding photos wouldn't be as nice and your guests can tell.  So forget about many rules and..have fun!


Sources: 
www.heelsabove.com
http://brandx10.com
www.bridalmusings.com
www.laughingsquid.com
http://www.weddingemcee.com/
http://www.weddingbee.com
http://www.people.com
http://www.glamour.com/
http://estadosanacronicos.blogspot.com/2014/09/wedding-ring-background.html
http://bridalmusings.com

Thursday, December 4, 2014

"Peter Pan Live" and a "Wouldn't Grow up Wedding".

NBC is having "Peter Pan Live!" tonight.

(photo from NBC)
Peter Pan is one of the most important people to many girls. At the last chapter Wendy grew up and got married. As much as she would like to hide the fact from Peter, she indeed became an adult woman.

So do we. As much as we want to stay free and single, we are proposed by our man-in-the-life and now got engaged. We will start our "boring adult life" and can never go back.

That is why the end of Peter Pan is somewhat sour. After all, we all will grow old, except Peter Pan.

But there is a way to embrace the "last bit" of our single life. Besides a Disney bachelorette party, we can also hold some "Wouldn't Grow up Wedding":
  1. Center piece - Neverland miniature
  2. Wedding props - Wendy for ladies and Peter for the gentlemen
  3. Song lists: anything that can make you fly :)
Hope this wedding can help us "realize" our childhood dream just a little bit more.



Christmas Wedding Dress Choosing Tips - Complete Guide

The most beautiful and luxurious bride's wedding is not necessarily able to fully highlight the strengths and qualities, color, style does not fit there may be stricken opposite effect. Thus, according to the bride own color, temperament, she picked the most important thing for the wedding, so the wedding gift of incomparable beauty, you become a lifetime of memories. So how to choose wedding? Xiao Bian now come for you to answer. There Weapon Wedding Queen VeraWang oh.

First, how to choose wedding styles.

Raiders first step is to choose the wedding dress should determine the style, take a look at the different body type brides choose wedding Raiders.

Busty bride how to choose suitable wedding: the neck to the abdomen, clean lines and neat, appropriate decorative folds, slightly lower neckline can make the chest feel smaller. Bogey: low-cut, exaggerated necklace jewelry, Punta sleeves or tutu.

Slim build smaller chest bride how to choose wedding should: A word wrinkled decorated wedding dress, fluffy collar design makes the body looks very material, you can choose round or large necklaces and headdress, eyes shift focus. Avoid: high-necked dress, slender or sparkling accessories.

How tall overweight bride should choose wedding: wedding dress, simple lines, dressed properly. Bogey: Puff skirt dress, jewelry complicated.

How tall slim brides choose wedding should be: high collar or round neck dress, with a focus on decorative items and select exaggerated or circular jewelry. Bogey: low-cut dress, slender sparkling jewelry.

How long neck brides choose wedding should: high-necked dress. Bogey: V, U-shaped or lower strap dress, long thin necklace.

How to choose wedding bride short neck should: V, U-shaped or collar wedding dress, bridal hair comb high bun. Bogey: cumbersome necklace.

How to choose wedding bride double chin should be: simple strapless neckline wedding. Bogey: complex shoulder neckline or too high neckline wedding.

Shoulder bride how to choose wedding should: Select the vertical line cutting and a large ship neckline wedding, the best dressed soft shoulder, with slender necklace.

How to choose wedding bride thick arms should: Select tent sleeves and coveralls sleeve wedding dress, or with fine jewelry, shawls to divert attention. Avoid: heavy fabrics, sleeveless wedding.

Protruding belly bride how to choose wedding should: Select satin gown, A word wedding, multilevel wedding. Bogey: soft cloth, lace wedding dress or dressed too, do not choose too heavy wedding.

Second, how to choose wedding colors

Second, choose wedding Raiders How to choose wedding colors, of course, the prerequisite is to match with the bride's complexion.

Bride skin deep yellow, suitable to wear ivory wedding dress, it will be more harmonious nature. Pink orange, light green dress can match with yellowish color. Wearing a white wedding dress will look dull, blue, purple and yellow are not coordinated.

Or bronzed skin rosy complexion of the bride, wearing white would look great, especially the latter, would emerge an honor different from others.

Third, how to choose wedding tips

1, if the church at weddings, not too low-cut wedding dress, it is disrespectful to the performance of the clergy.

2, many styles are the United States, but not for everyone, so you must try, you can change the size does not fit, style and the bride's body shape and temperament do not match, it will be particularly ugly.

3, according to environmental factors to select the wedding is trailing a long tail or short.

4, fishtail skirt is the most convenient, and most difficult to dress nice, if not particularly fond of the bride fishtail skirt, otherwise, without consideration.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Has a popular Instagram account? You can rent your wedding dress for free

Do you have an Instagram account with >1k followers?
Getting married?
You can rent a branded wedding dress from memorablewedding.me for free. Yes that is  instant saving up to $879. Email info@memorablewedding.me if you think you qualify.