With lush green forests and warm, crystal-clear blue water, it’s no wonder that Gauguin ran here to find the serenity needed to paint. You can create a different kind of art, while the artisans of the resort sculpt you in the spa.

The spa isn’t just a place to be pampered with massages and oils. It offers aromatherapy and Tama scrubs with semi-precious stones. The Tapo’I wrap will envelop you in an earthly garden of papaya, coconut, or vanilla that’s just heavenly. Get any of the dozen different Maitai No Te Tino body treatments and you may want never to go home again.

The Topara’a pape taurumi tropical massage combines lomi-lomi with balneo therapy. Don’t know what that is? Just go. You’ll find it’s indescribable, anyway. Ok, I’ll tell you. You’re immersed in warm water while the therapist gives a massage as six shower jets ease every muscle in your body.

If you want to spend your honeymoon here - and who wouldn’t - you can sign up for one of the five-night honeymoon packages. It includes accommodation, as well as a special greeting with beverages and flowers decorating your bed. Natch, there’s French champagne and a romantic dinner for two at the Otemanu restaurant.

The resort is situated in the Bora Bora lagoon on a little island called Motu Toopua. The rooms, which are to die for, look out over the lagoon at Mount Otemanu just across the water. At sunset or sunrise, or anytime of the day really the view is breathtaking.

And the rooms - excuse me, bungalows - are incredible themselves. There’s everything from a one-bedroom motu suite right off the beach to a two-bedroom villa with its own swimming pool. There are overwater bungalows that sit on top of a pontoon where you can even feed the fish through a glass-topped coffee table. You’ll feel like you’re cocooned on an island all your own.

I’m not surprised that Bora Bora Lagoon Resort and Spa has won so many awards from travel experts and bridal magazines. A Conde Nast Traveler poll of 28,000 gave it top ratings. Modern Bride Magazine said it had the “sexiest in-room extras, and that it was the “Most scenic honeymoon spot.”

Come to Bora Bora Lagoon & Resort Spa and you’re sure to agree.

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Mauritius is a small island a few hundred miles (800km) off the east coast of Madagascar, near the Tropic of Capricorn. But it doesn’t matter what astrological sign you might be, because this location is heaven on Earth.

Pure white sandy beaches and blue-green water that has never seen a drop of oil, other than maybe suntanning oil. Skies so clear you’ll have lots of chances to wear those stunning hats you wouldn’t risk back in the States. But you can still go barefoot and stroll, or slip on some shoes that are perfect for parasailing or riding scooters.

If it’s high speed you want, Hotel 20° Sud owns a 350hp speedboat. Or, you can enjoy one of their leisurely dining cruises in the bay. Maybe you’d like to take your own private boat for a picnic? Can’t get that at just any luxury resort, I can tell you.

This small, charming and refined hotel located in a coconut grove is the crown jewel that fits perfectly in this vacation spot that treats every visitor like royalty.

Sure, lots of places have spas. But you don’t get Confortzone Italian spa products at most of them. They don’t all offer Turkish baths that are the real deal, either. The Belgian proprietors - Michel and Anne Bourgeois - know one when they see it. They’ve spent time at the Moroccan Riads and the small hotels near the Provence.

Once you’ve been pampered with a relaxing massage, you can head out for some shopping. That’s another thing you don’t find at every resort island. Here, you can boat over to the Grand Baie - the little “St Trop” of Mauritius - in a few minutes. They’ve got lots of little boutique shops there, and several craft markets. You can pick up something to take back from your honeymoon that you just couldn’t get anywhere else in the world.

St. Tropez, France is beautiful, for sure. But Mauritius is uncrowded and the hotel is drenched with luxury. With 29 rooms decorated with antiquities and furnishings from the Belgian interior designer FLAMANT, you’re sure to find an atmosphere of warmth, and unique personal touch.

See for yourself by looking at some of the photos. But only check them out if you want your honeymoon location search to be over. You won’t have to look anywhere else once you see Hotel 20° Sud.

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The Maldives is a little group of atolls in the Indian Ocean. The Beach House - opened in February 2008 - is located at the northern tip, in a pure blue tiny island called Haa Alifu Atoll.

Occupying 35 acres of the island, the resort is a stunning paradise hideaway where luxurious selection meets wild natural beauty. It gets even better.

Surrounded by clean, deserted lagoons you can swim lazily through the warm waters to your heart’s content. You can scuba dive for a few hours and never see the same kind of fish twice. Astounding. If you need some instruction, don’t worry. There are 5-star PADI certified instructors on staff.

But, natch, after all that exercise you’re going to want to relax and be pampered. Lucky for you (and me!), the Beach House offers a dozen ways to do that, all of them stellar.

Shui is a little area hidden away inside an easy-to-navigate tropical jungle. Birds chatter away as you saunter over a series of small bridges to the spa area. Once you get there, you may never want to go back to your splendid room. I didn’t!

Thai yoga to work out those kinks. Japanese Shiatsu massage to have them worked out for you. A manicure and pedicure, just because you deserve it. And, the best juice bar around for hundreds of miles…

Ok, now you’re getting hungry. I did. Wander over to the Four Corners restaurant. You can have a dish from just about any style of cuisine you can think of. But I recommend the Indian Ocean King Scallops terrine. Still, if a cheeseburger suits your style, that’s on the menu, too. They’re open from 7 in the morning to 10:30 at night. Dress a little nicer for dinner just to show off those great clothes you bought in Hong Kong.

And the rooms are to die for. But don’t You’ll want to come back again another time. The Grand Beach Pavilion offers two bedrooms, a dining room, two open-air bathrooms, and its own sauna! Lots of other extras, too. Perfect for anyone looking for the ideal honeymoon spot. Equally great if you’re looking for a heavenly place to get married.

Check out the photos on the site and you won’t doubt anything I’ve said. Then grab your passport, because you’re in for the most idyllic vacation you’ve ever had at the Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.

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This small, luxury hotel is built down the side of the caldera rim, three hundred meters above the water surface. Breathtaking. Spectacular. Stunning. Soothing. Mouthwatering. These are just a few of the words describing the view and surroundings here.

All of the air-conditioned rooms are built in traditional style with white washed walls and domed roofs, all well-furnished, comfortable, inviting, and charming. All the rooms and suites are spread accross several different levels. About 200! steps separate the room at the lowest level from street level. So get in shape when you book here The steps are not typical for this hotel only. No matter where you are in Santorini you’ll have to deal with them. To complete the picture there is a cliffside swimming pool, pool side bar, 2 restaurants and a friendly, helpful and professional staff at your service.

And if you decide to marry here you’re at the right place too. As a popular honeymoon and wedding destination in Santorini, Sun Rocks has witnessed many weddings in the past. Sun Rocks offers you a beautiful fairy tale wedding, with the ceremony being held in a gazebo overlooking the natural surroundings of the caldera and the volcano. Download the wedding brochure at the Sun Rocks website, to know everything about organizing your wedding here.

When looking for honeymoon destinations in Europe, Sun Rocks in Santorini should definitely be part of your list. I love to hear your experiences if you spent your honeymoon or held your wedding in this hotel. This will help all couples who are currently planning a wedding and looking for a wedding and/or honeymoon destination. Any other tips and suggestions are welcome as well Just insert them into the comments box below this post.

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The Mandarin Oriental group just added a new ‘jewel’ to its collection of luxury hotels and resorts around the world. The luxurious Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya is an exclusive beach and jungle resort near Playa del Carmen in Mexico with luxury and natural beauty in complete harmony.
The resort houses a spectacular cenote, a deep, freshwater lake sacred to the ancient Mayan, at the center of the resort. Whether you choose for a contemporary-styled lagoon villa or casita along the beach, all rooms were built with total privacy in mind. Built with pale limestone and glass walls, all rooms feel fresh and light and encompass their own spacious, private terrace or garden, some with individual pools and most with secluded garden bathrooms.

The resort offers a variety of fine restaurants and bars, several swimming pools and a 25,000! square-foot spa. Whether you spend time on the beach, or gliding along the gentle waterways that meander through the resort or visiting the many ancient Mayan sites within striking distance, there is something to do for each of you.

And if you decide to hold your wedding here don’t worry… the Mandarin Oriental group have been organizing weddings and celebrations for over forty years. Their experience will ensure they anticipate all your requirements.

Is there anything better than idyllic romance and luxury set by the shores of the Caribbean? So if you’re looking for a wedding or honeymoon destination or both in Mexico, the Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya resort may be the perfect choice for you.

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You can shop online for rehearsal dinner invitations. The easy to personalize Signature Collection rehearsal dinner invitations from WeddingPaperDivas for example are a modern and stylish choice for your special celebration.

Making wedding rehearsal dinner invitations yourself is another option and very simple. All you need are a computer, some publishing software, printer and some crafts you can use in designing the rehearsal dinner invitations.

You can look for wedding rehearsal dinner invitations designs and templates online. Supplies are available and can be purchased from any local crafts store. The computer and printer can be optional depending on what design you have in mind. You can create handmade elegant wedding rehearsal dinner invitations if you are inclined.

You don’t have to have a big budget. Buy a pack of card stock in a color that will compliment your wedding theme. You will also need to get some nice envelopes to mail your wedding rehearsal dinner invitations in. They may be available in the same color as your card stock. If not, look for something that is a good match. You can buy embellishments like ribbons and glitter if you want to decorate your invitations. You’ll find all these things in any local craft store.

You don’t have to be formal with your wording. Just compose a simple message inviting your guests to attend the wedding rehearsal dinner. Discuss the wedding rehearsal dinner guest list with the hosts (usually led by the mother of the groom) and make sure they are aware of how many people are coming. If you have out-of-town guests, it would be nice to invite them to the rehearsal dinner.

Sending the Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

It is customary to send out wedding rehearsal dinner invitations after the wedding invitations have been mailed. For out-of-town guests, make sure you invite them as soon as possible so they can prepare for it and make travel arrangements early enough. For your local guests, you can wait a little later to send out the wedding rehearsal dinner invitations.

However, for the purpose of saving time and minimize the possibility of forgetting to invite a guest or two), you can send out your rehearsal dinner invitations to both out-of-town and local guests at the same time. It is better to be early than late in inviting your guests to the wedding rehearsal dinner.

One thing you should do is send out your invitations by postal mail. Make the invitation formal. Do not issue your wedding rehearsal dinner invitation by e-mail or verbally. Some of the guests you are inviting may be people you see regularly, but it is still proper etiquette to mail them their wedding rehearsal dinner invitations.

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How Do You Want Your Wedding Flower Arrangements to Look Like?

If possible, know exactly what wedding flower arrangements you are looking for before you approach your florist. Bring along pictures of wedding flower arrangements to show to your florist. There are plenty of bridal magazines out there that have wedding flower arrangements featured in them or just do a search online. Take along all the pictures so you can show your florist which wedding flower arrangements you like.

Getting married in a church? Ask the personnel there if they have an album of different floral arrangements you can look at. These are from weddings that have taken place in that church over the years. It can take some time to look through them, however, so be ready to spend a few hours. If you see wedding flower arrangements you like, ask if you can borrow the pictures so you can show them to your florist.

Keep in mind that the flower arrangements for your wedding compliment the theme of your wedding. Make sure they are a good match for the colors of the dresses your bridesmaids will wear. If possible, bring along a piece of that fabric to the florist. This way the florist can get a good match of colors of flowers that will be a perfect match.

Sharing Your Wedding Flower Arrangements Ideas with the Florist

The more you can tell your florist about what you want, the more he or she can help you. This is why taking along pictures of wedding flower arrangements that you like is so important and should be done if possible. People can have a different perception of the same topic and this process will help to ensure you and your florist are on the same page.

If the wedding flower arrangements you want can’t be found in pictures, you will need to be as specific as possible with the details when you talk with your florist. Most florists will be glad to create unique wedding flower arrangements based on your needs. Yet they can only do this if they know for sure what it is that you want.

A good florist is generally able to do some amazing things when it comes to designing flower arrangements for a wedding. It is best to work with someone with whom you feel comfortable and that communication is effective. Let your florist know what colors you want to use as well, and then give your florist some time to come up with some possibilities for you to consider. Do not worry because your florist is a professional and knows how to make flowers work well with each other for any given occasion.

If you start this process early enough, you can do it in a calm and relaxed manner. That will work best for both you and your florist. You want to be able to communicate all of your likes and dislikes about ideas on wedding flower arrangements that come up. Failure to communicate is only going to result in everyone involved becoming frustrated. Work with your florist and you can end up with great looking wedding flower arrangements for that special day.

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Sure, high heel wedding shoes (like any other high heels) are going to be a little harder to walk in. But we’re used to it. We know that a pair of high heels is the only way to go when you want to slant that arch and firm that calf, or just gain some height.

You worked hard to gain those nice legs. Show them off! To do that to best advantage a high heel works like nothing else. It tenses the calf muscles, making them a delightful round that will perk up even a jaded groom. If he hasn’t paid you a compliment in days, he will now.

They’re especially good for gals who are, shall we say, a little on the wee side. Not everyone is as tall as Elle MacPherson, darn it. But good things come in small packages and sometimes those bundles just look better with a little bit of extra height.

Of course, what is a high heel to one woman is low to someone else. Lucky for you, you have a whole range of heights to choose from. A pair of six-inch stilettos might be a little extreme for wedding shoes. But those elegant two-inch high-heeled bridal shoes with ankle strap are just perfect. And, if you happen to be getting married in Vegas, those stilettos could be just the thing, after all. The sky, literally, is the limit.

You don’t have to sacrifice style to get height, either.

Want an open toe? No problem. Prefer something with a little more support up front, given that your foot is pushing forward? Easily done. Every color and style imaginable is available in a high-heeled version. You don’t have to limit your choices. It’s your wedding and you can have what you want.

Did you ever think your ankles could look so good? Do you want to make all that work at the gym pay off? Would you like a little extra height? Go for a high heel wedding shoe and get all that in just the style you prefer.

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There are two main types of bridal wedding bouquets that a bride can choose from. You can work with a florist to make you beautiful bridal wedding bouquets but she is not going to ask about your wedding dress. This means it is going to be up to you to pair the right type of bridal wedding bouquets with the dress you will be walking down the aisle in.

◊ Cascading Bridal Wedding Bouquets: These are the most popular type of bridal wedding bouquets. Cascading bridal wedding bouquets feature flowers that go over the hands of the bride and down the front of her wedding dress. Cascading bridal wedding bouquets are a formal type of bridal wedding bouquet that brides use for their wedding day.

◊ Cluster Bridal Wedding Bouquets: For a more informal look, there are cluster bridal wedding bouquets. These wedding bouquets are smaller and are full of beautiful flowers. Cluster bridal wedding bouquets are round in shape, with the flowers arranged close together to form the cluster appearance.

It is important for the bride to know she can have either of these bridal wedding bouquets that she wants. But to get the bridal wedding bouquets that work best with a certain wedding dress can certainly help to keep things in perspective.

Matching the Bridal Wedding Bouquets with the Wedding Dress

The cascade bridal wedding bouquets work best with formal and elegant wedding dresses. These wedding dresses tend to have long skirts as well as the traditional long train to go along with them. Cascade bridal wedding bouquets can help minimize the look of the waist too. This is why you will need to carry the cascade bridal wedding bouquets below you waistline as you walk down the aisle. Cascade bridal wedding bouquets help self-conscious brides so that they feel more comfortable.

There are many very pretty but simpler wedding dresses that a bride may choose to go with. The cluster style of bridal wedding bouquets work best with these types of dresses. Cluster bridal wedding bouquets can help brides with smaller curves and hips achieve a curvy look.

Selecting the Flowers for Bridal Wedding Bouquets

After you have decided on the bridal wedding bouquets for you, the quest for the flowers starts. You can choose from many wonderful types of flowers, not just the traditional white flowers, so take the time to look around. Find out what flowers are in season during your wedding too. You may also want to choose flowers that match the flowers that will be used at the ceremony and reception.

And then there are silk flowers, which are artificial flowers. These are less expensive and you can get any flower you want regardless of the time of year. This is a great way to have a keepsake of your wedding and to cut down on the cost of your bridal wedding bouquets for the occasion. You can combine both real and silk flowers too. With this, you can make your bridal wedding bouquets exactly how you want them. Try to preserve your flowers though so that you can have them as a memory of your wedding day.

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Calla lilies are perhaps the preferred choice among the types of wedding flowers of most brides for their wedding day. With all the beautiful and superb colors calla lilies have, they can really transform your day into such a special one. Calla lilies come in different colors such as amber, white, burgundy and sometimes even almost black, making these flowers perfect for the groom to wear.

The Purity in Roses

Express the romance in you through the different colors of roses. Roses come second to the calla lilies for being the popular types of wedding flowers popularly. Unlike calla lilies, the colors of the roses project a meaning, an expression you might want to project when you choose them. Red roses project deep affection and love, pink roses project long life and happiness, yellow roses express loyalty and the most common are the white roses, which project innocence and purity. You may also choose from the variety of sizes; there are teacups or miniatures, which are perfect for use in bouquets.

The Aroma of Allium Flowers

Interestingly, the origin of allium flowers makes it a strange choice for wedding flowers but because of their beauty and appeal, allium flowers (popularly known as flowering onions) have always been the first choice for wedding flowers by many brides for over a long time now.

Moreover, allium flowers have been a favorite for centuries now because of the aroma they give is perfect for a really special day such as your wedding day unlike other types of wedding flowers that create those not-so-good odors.

Allium flowers or flowering onions are star shaped and they come in different colors. However, the most preferred colors for allium are green with white trimming and burgundy. Aside from the above mentioned, allium flowers symbolize oneness between the groom and the bride.

The Beauty in Tropical Wedding Flowers

For those who are planning to have tropical and paradise-like weddings, tropical wedding flowers are the perfect choice. These types of wedding flowers have become so popular in the United Kingdom and United States, mostly used by couples who choose to have modern themed weddings. Birds of Paradise are the most popular choice amongst all tropical wedding flowers. These types of wedding flowers are tall and made beautiful by their large and deep orange blossoms. Birds of paradise will make you look beautiful in your bouquet and they go perfectly well with other types of wedding flowers that you may choose.

However, if you would like to have the hearty type of wedding flowers, why not go for orchids? You don’t only get to choose from variety of colors, you also benefit from their strength and ability to withstand handling and heat. Orchids are the perfect types of wedding flowers for summer and outdoor weddings.

I hope that this blog post has given you some insight as to what choices you have when it comes to the types of wedding flowers you can have for your wedding. Take your time in choosing your wedding flowers, as the flowers are an important part of your wedding.

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