Posts Tagged ‘travel’

Organising A Hen Party

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Hen parties and bachelorette parties have been a very popular way to celebrate the single status of a woman before she gets married since the 1960’s. This night is always memorable and there are many strategies to make sure they are both memorable and successful.

There are many different ideas for throwing a hen night some of which include: a small gathering of her close friends, going to a nightclub or organising something at an outdoor location. If you are the bride’s closest friend then choosing which one to do should be no problem as you will know all her likes and dislikes, remembering to make sure the night is special so that she can remember it for the rest of her life.

Having a party that is theme based can be very successful. For example if the bride enjoys being pampered then organising a spa evening would make her night memorable and special. You could do this by arranging massages, nail treatments, a makeover and champagne.

Organising a theme based party is great fun as you can do a lot to entertain your bride. Other hen party ideas include going to the ballet or going to see her favourite comedian or going to see her favourite musical or just going to a local nightclub and dancing the night away.

Top Choice Bahamas Wedding Venue

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Couples often ask where the best place to have a destination wedding would be. The Caribbean ranks amongst some of the top choices! And, a favourite of many brides is The Bahamas. This is primarily because you can have your wedding and honeymoon in the same location.

There are 700 different islands in the Bahamas to select from. So regardless of which one you choose, you will have an unforgettable wedding. The food and the people in The Bahamas are lovely and friendly and their culture dates back many years. The people are very nice and you had better believe you will have a time of your life!

Bahamas weddings are the incredible and memorable and there are quite a few of popular islands to get hitched on.

A popular island for a Bahamas wedding is The Abocos. Abaco Beach Resort and boat Harbor is located about seven miles from the Marsh Harbor Airport and Treasure Cay is only about 25 miles away. This island is popular because of all of the activities that you can do, such as snorkeling, tennis courts, fitness rooms, and it has its own private beach. This island features room service, non-smoking rooms, kitchenette, meeting rooms, restaurant, swimming pool, fitness center, and family rooms.

Dominican Republic Wedding – Caribbean Style Wedding

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

If you have never tried a Caribbean cruise as a vacation then it is time you tried, spending time touring some of the most beautiful islands anywhere. Everything you could possibly want is there at hand with wonderful Caribbean island locations, a new one each day, and every creature comfort on board the cruise liner. There is a great deal of flexibility involved on the part of the liner companies and they can arrange short taster trips or a full fourteen days or more vacations.

Sailing is an excellent way to enjoy yourself and this includes a person who just wants to send all day on board enjoying the entertainment to someone who can’t wait to explore all the new sights. Never worry that there will not be enough to keep you occupied as cruise liners are past masters at ensuring their travelers have everything they need.

Before making the trip, it is wise to find out more, so go to your nearest travel agent to find the right package, but you can also find comments and reviews online. Each Caribbean cruise will visit a certain number of islands on that particular voyage so you must decide if you want to visit certain islands like Jamaica, Bermuda, Bahamas or Antigua for example.

Engagement Party Etiquette in a Luxury Hotel

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Hosting an engagement party is an important part of celebrating a wedding. Depending on your budget, you can have a simple engagement party at a home, or an elegant event such as a party at a Luxury hotel. If you choose one of the luxury hotels, there are a number of engagement party etiquette factors that you should take into consideration.

Location: When having an engagement party at a luxury hotel, you should consider the number of guests attending, what services you will be using, and if the price meets your budget. Your engagement party invite list should include family, close friends and those you plan to include in the wedding party There are number of luxury hotels that offer such services as spas, privacy, stylish dining halls, professional staff and chefs, beautiful accommodations, entertainment, beautiful outdoor surroundings such as elegant gardens and much more If you prefer an outdoor engagement party, most luxury hotels will have lovely pool areas and gardens. You could have a buffet or barbecue.

Styles of invitations: Because your engagement party is being held in a luxury hotel, your invitations should reflect the elegance of the event. Invitations should be fancy and professional. Make sure that your guests know that it is either a formal or informal event.

Affordable Stag and Hen Events In A Recession

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

As the current economic crisis deepens, debt is piling up, unemployment is rising rapidly and household bills are skyrocketing, engaged couples are finding that they must make their wedding plans on a tight budget.

Recently it has become more and more common to have a stag-weekend instead of just a stag-night, or sometimes a stag-week. However given the recent clamp-down on spending, stag-weeks are being shortened to weekends, and stag-weekends have been shortened to nights. Stag events are receding in that respect.

Instead of weekends abroad, it is becoming increasingly popular to spend activity weekends in the UK. You can arrange multi activity days or weekends for far less than a foreign trip. Typically you can have a high quality days activities for 60 – 80 per person, which in many ways will be more memorable than a longer foreign break.

Another main advantage that UK stag parties have is that you will find more people are able to participate as the financial prospect of going abroad may put many people off, and so with more people taking part, the event is sure to be more memorable than it may have been otherwise.

Simple steps in finding the right photographer for the job.

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Need a photographer for a special event? Being a San Diego Photographer, I have some great tips to help you make the best choice for that special day. So before you go opening the yellow pages and just calling up any old photographer, here are a few steps on how to choose a good photographer.

Many people want to remember special memories with pictures so it is very important that you do research on your photographer. Start with friends and family. See if they have any photographers that they would recommend to you. This way you can start building your list of possible photographers.

After talking with your friends and family, you should now have a good list of photographers to work with. With that, take a look at their websites. See if they have an online portfolio for you to view. By looking at their past work, you will get a better idea of whether or not their style and the types of shots that they take are in line with what you have in mind. By doing this, you can narrow your list down even more to the photographers whose work you like so far.

Planning your Wedding on a Boat, Pros and Cons

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Your wedding day should be one of the most special and most memorable days of your life, so if you feel that you need to step outside of tradition in order to make the experience all that it can possibly be – then you should go for it, but be prepared for the possibility of facing some adversity if you opt to go for something that isn’t wholly traditional.

One particular wedding location that’s increasing in popularity is aboard a boat. Having your wedding aboard a boat can be an incredible experience, the beauty of the open water coupled with gourmet food and entertainment out in the sun with a cool sea breeze is an occasion that neither you nor your guests will ever forget.

Pros of having your wedding aboard a luxury cruise ship. By having your wedding on a ship, you can combine your wedding and honeymoon allowing you to immediately begin the vacation celebration as soon as the wedding is through. You’ll eliminate the need for dual planning – once the initial decision is made and the guest list is submitted, the crew aboard the cruise ship will take care of everything else