The Unity Sand Ceremony is a meaningful and unique visualization of the joining and blending of two lives. It is a great alternative to the traditional Unity Candle Ceremony; especially to those who are perhaps getting married outside.
Many Brides and Grooms choose to involve their family, by giving various colors of sand to different family [...]
The wedding cake is one of the most important elements of the wedding ceremony, after the bride’s dress, of course! What began humbly as an ancient tradition symbolizing the bride’s fertility; wedding cakes have taken a life of their own, and grown into a sugar extravaganza with thousands of endless possibilities!
Wedding toppers are a wonderful [...]
Happy new year! Will you or someone you know be getting married this year? Now halfway through the first month, we’re well on our way to planning this year’s wedding ceremonies. Please let us know if there are any topics you would like us to cover to help prepare you for your experience.
In the meantime, [...]
Looking for some inspiration for your wedding hairstyle? What are you in the mood for–romantic, chic, relaxed…? Will your ceremony be outside in the breeze or indoors? Will you have a veil or tiara? Are you feeling traditional or exotic? Browsing photos of bridal hairdos can give you many ideas if you feel like you [...]
Thinking of exchanging your vows on a designated holiday? There are advantages and disadvantages for marrying on holidays.
Advantages:
- You’ll be more likely to remember your anniversary each year
- If it’s a holiday where your families usually come together (i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter), all of your families will likely attend your ceremony when they come for [...]
Take the opportunity with your wedding party to experience the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands and the Caribbean as it was 75 years ago. Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I, offers exquisite simplicity, world-class lobster and limitless solitude.
The island is about a 45-minute boat ride from St. Thomas. You can ride the ferry, or set [...]
“I wanted to let you know we loved planning the sailing excursion for our reception. It depends on what you are looking for, but I have always been a water girl…so it naturally suited me. I was surprised because almost everyone got in! The sailboat was equipped with snorkel gear for the whole party. All [...]
Writing a wedding Thank You card can be a challenge: you want to be genuine, but it’s hard to express sincerity when you’re saying thank you repeatedly for so many different gifts. And finding the words for someone you don’t know well or for a gift you may not like can be even harder. Take [...]
Taking a day trip, a sunset cruise or an excursion to a nearby island on a sailboat can create awesome memories for both you and your wedding party. Some of the best of the Virgin Islands can be seen from the deck of a sailboat.
You may consider day sails: generally 6-7 hour sails to neighboring [...]
Finding gifts for your bridesmaids–most likely some of your closest girlfriends–takes careful consideration. You want to find something that shows your appreciation for their time and attention to your wedding day. Balancing your budget while still finding something meaningful is important. Here are a few suggestions that may help:
A Day at the Spa: enjoyable for [...]
