Wedding Theme Inspiration: Hot Havana Nights

by Azure

I have a Havana Nights cocktail party tonight, and went on the hunt for the perfect look. Beyond knowing that vibrant colors (like red, orange, fuchsia, sapphire, yellow), ruffle-adorned dresses, and tropical flowers accenting updos are Havana Nights appropriate, I was a bit lost on what to wear (and more importantly, what NOT to wear). So to the world wide web I went! I feel like I'm a Google searching pro at this stage in the game, so I found tons of inspiration (including a drop...

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Destination Wedding in Caneel Bay, St. John: Low-Key Luxury

by Azure

Featured destination wedding by Michelle Jonne Photography Keri and Michael tied the knot on 06.11.2011 in Caneel Bay, St. John. This low-key couple could not have selected a more perfect destination wedding location! From the azure blue water to the clear bluebird skies, Caneel Bay is a dream come true. And the wedding venue, the luxury Rosewood Resort, was heaven on earth! The guest list was kept intimate, with only 40 of the couple's closest friends and family in attendance. ...

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Tropical Beach Wedding in Key Largo: Jess and Ryan

by Azure

Featured wedding by Churchill's Photography Summer is in full swing so what better way to get in the sizzling summer mood than with a fabulous real wedding on the beach! Jess and Ryan tied the knot on March 19, 2011 in Key Largo, Florida. From start to finish, this was the perfect low-key destination wedding! The couple chose a wedding color palette of vibrant oranges and pinks, and their tropical wedding flowers were beyond stunning! The wedding ceremony took place on the beach...

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Honeymoon Planning: 5 Steps to Success!

by Azure

  ...from The Man Registry Planning a wedding isn’t easy. This doesn’t bode well for a lot of grooms who would surely rather be kicking back and watching college football than researching and planning a wedding. One of the largest time consumers on the groom’s side of wedding planning is the honeymoon. From finding a location to budgeting to planning activities, it can become quite tedious. That’s why we’ve prepared a list of five “no-brainers”– some basic...

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Create This Tropical Destination Wedding Tablescape In 10 Easy Steps!

by Azure

Now that you’ve seen what a fabulous affair you can create with the help of Party City, let’s break down this tropical tablescape into ten simple, DIY steps! 1. Set the tone with your table cover Drape each dinner table with Party City’s Hibiscus White Table Roll ($19.99) or Floral Paradise Table Cover ($3.20). 2. Dress it up with a tableskirt Adorn the tropical draped tables with bright pink (if your hubby-to-be will allow it!) or Caribbean blue tableskirts. Or mix and match...

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Bahamas Bridal Bash: Awesome Pre-Wedding And Wedding Design Ideas To Come!

by Azure

My luggage was lost en route to and from the Bahamas. And my trip back to Chicago was anything but smooth… But aside from my travel nightmares (which I’ve come to expect these days), everything else was gravy! Thanks to the rock star folks at Party City, the Wyndham Nassau Resort, the Zimmerman Agency, and celebrity event designer and wedding plannerSamantha Goldberg (who is also Party City’s spokesperson and event expert), I had the opportunity to attend my very first...

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Exotic Honeymoon Destination: Petite St. Vincent Resort In The Grenadines!

by Azure

How incredible does this honeymoon destination look?? Let's take a little trip to Petite St. Vincent Resort in the Grenadines, shall we? The inside scoop is in our Advice section! Helpful Links: Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Planning

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Featured Maui Wedding: Alec & Rhea

by Azure

Featured wedding by Karen Stott of Avayah Photography In keeping with both of their laid back personalities, Alec from Texas and Rhea from Oregon found themselves moving to Maui on a whim with some friends. Hawaii had more in store for them than they originally anticipated when they were introduced to each other through mutual friends. When Alec proposed Maui was an obvious place for their wedding since it was the very setting of them falling in love. They decided on the gorgeous...

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Honeymooning in the Dominican Republic: Part Deux!

by Azure

Check out Part Deux of our Honeymoons.com expert's fabulous time in the Dominican Republic. Her tranquil, relaxing time at the Tortuga Bay Resort in Punta Cana is chronicled today in our Advice section!

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Honeymooning in the Dominican Republic!

by Azure

This week, our Honeymoons.com expert Marie O'Mara blogs live, on location, from the beautiful Tortuga Bay Resort in the Dominican Republic. Check out her experiences thus far in our advice section!

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