tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:35:37 +0000Outdoor Wedding Blog: Ideas, news, tips and resources for brides and grooms planning outdoor weddings, from Kim Knox Beckius, author of "The Everything Outdoor Wedding Book." Visit Kim's Outdoor Wedding Web Site: <a href="http://www.outdoorweddingguide.com">outdoorweddingguide.com</a>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)Blogger104125OutdoorWeddingBloghttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-6742127359808568805Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:00:00 +00002009-10-26T21:06:24.774-05:00marriage studiesengagementUniversity of Virginia Doctoral Student Cristina Reitz-Krueger is looking for volunteers for a study of engaged couples' attitudes toward marriage and parenthood. The study consists of a 25- to 30-minute online survey. To qualify for the study, you must be 20 to 35 years old, live in the U.S. and plan to marry or have a commitment ceremony within the next 365 days. You and your romantic partner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/25p2W4sAKzY/engaged-volunteers-needed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3W_6090ZFz1Oi0HdZszJV1tfowc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3W_6090ZFz1Oi0HdZszJV1tfowc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3W_6090ZFz1Oi0HdZszJV1tfowc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3W_6090ZFz1Oi0HdZszJV1tfowc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/10/engaged-volunteers-needed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-1440467398104106260Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:29:00 +00002009-09-15T10:47:19.971-05:00wedding contestsnew york outdoor weddingsgreen weddingsSun Crystals is seeking 20 couples to tie the knot or renew their vows on October 22, 2009, in New York City's Foley Square. For your chance to win an eco-friendly Sweet & Solar Wedding, complete this online form and state in 50 words or less why you want a solar-powered wedding and what makes you a naturally sweet couple. The deadline for entries is October 16, 2009.Eco-wedding planner Danielle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/k-9pDOWduR4/win-solar-powered-outdoor-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3sVS060db4JQnafs8pYteDu5fhI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3sVS060db4JQnafs8pYteDu5fhI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3sVS060db4JQnafs8pYteDu5fhI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3sVS060db4JQnafs8pYteDu5fhI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/09/win-solar-powered-outdoor-wedding.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-4257332356626129435Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:11:00 +00002009-08-10T12:27:17.921-05:00outdoor wedding foodnashville outdoor weddingsoutdoor wedding ideasnew york outdoor weddingsTemperatures are expected to top 90 degrees here in the Northeast today for the first time this summer, and I'm thinking about cool treats for hot summer outdoor weddings: specifically, gourmet popsicles! BizBash New York recently reported on a Brooklyn-based company, People's Pops, that makes and delivers popsicles in a variety of farmer's market-inspired flavors: Watermelon & Mint, Organic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/XVPpbxm4zw8/cool-treats-for-hot-summer-outdoor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fBgh4pKzwKLk3Ub1pK8GL0ewu6M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fBgh4pKzwKLk3Ub1pK8GL0ewu6M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fBgh4pKzwKLk3Ub1pK8GL0ewu6M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fBgh4pKzwKLk3Ub1pK8GL0ewu6M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/08/cool-treats-for-hot-summer-outdoor.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-5132796934454665414Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:43:00 +00002009-08-03T15:04:46.498-05:00hawaii outdoor weddingscelebrity outdoor weddingsflorida outdoor weddingsThe Fall/Winter issue of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style is just hitting newsstands, and I'm thrilled to share a sneak peek at five phenomenal outdoor wedding stories I had the opportunity to write for the magazine, including:Michelle Hynek and Jason Anthony's Hollywood meets homespun wedding on a Kansas hilltop;Johnnyswim bandmates Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano's intimate oceanfront wedding at thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/Dz9ugaLMp7U/5-phenomenal-outdoor-weddings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wkx9vZcneaJJE-qYYWtDCAJ8kL0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wkx9vZcneaJJE-qYYWtDCAJ8kL0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wkx9vZcneaJJE-qYYWtDCAJ8kL0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wkx9vZcneaJJE-qYYWtDCAJ8kL0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/08/5-phenomenal-outdoor-weddings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-7577909630310145748Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:19:00 +00002009-06-21T13:25:54.797-05:00outdoor wedding dealsisland weddingscaribbean outdoor weddingsBook by August 31, 2009, and you can use a special coupon code to save $500 off an Escape Wedding & Honeymoon package at Jungle Bay on the Caribbean island of Dominica. This offer includes the services of a professional wedding planner, who will ensure your Dominica outdoor wedding is a one-of-a-kind celebration in a romantic, tropical island atmosphere. Package rates begin at $1,500, and you'll http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/Zil7MPHBGoA/save-500-on-dominica-outdoor-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NpwOCocJ7DMK_B5vxm1rIVHWouQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NpwOCocJ7DMK_B5vxm1rIVHWouQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NpwOCocJ7DMK_B5vxm1rIVHWouQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NpwOCocJ7DMK_B5vxm1rIVHWouQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/06/save-500-on-dominica-outdoor-wedding.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-2748008568616839925Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:48:00 +00002009-06-15T20:08:09.028-05:00weddings on televisionoutdoor wedding ideasWedding Day, a new wedding reality show, debuts June 16 on TNT at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). I'm watching the extended sneak preview online now, and I'm already drawn in by the story of Holli and Steve, whose wedding was postponed following Holli's near-fatal car accident.Wedding Day marks TNT's first foray into the unscripted, reality TV genre. Each week, celebrity event planner and food expert Alan Dunn http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/N0QO_3QGya0/wedding-day-premiers-tomorrow-on-tnt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/h3YY4eQTMxxKNBnTf221M57IOvY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/h3YY4eQTMxxKNBnTf221M57IOvY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/h3YY4eQTMxxKNBnTf221M57IOvY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/h3YY4eQTMxxKNBnTf221M57IOvY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/06/wedding-day-premiers-tomorrow-on-tnt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-9081365168697454673Tue, 19 May 2009 16:01:00 +00002009-05-19T11:59:17.653-05:00outdoor wedding traveloutdoor wedding adviceoutdoor wedding gownsLesson 1: Don't ever pack your wedding gown in your checked luggage.Lesson 2: If at all possible, don't wait until the last minute to transport your dress to your wedding location.If you need to transport your carefully selected, custom-altered gown to your wedding destination--as many outdoor brides do--it's important to read Jenn's sad story, reported today in the Consumerist, so you won't findhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/-3A33KiYHoQ/dont-learn-these-lessons-hard-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)3 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/e3RorPDo5CPBPwbgrFRdTVkUnC0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/e3RorPDo5CPBPwbgrFRdTVkUnC0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/e3RorPDo5CPBPwbgrFRdTVkUnC0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/e3RorPDo5CPBPwbgrFRdTVkUnC0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/05/dont-learn-these-lessons-hard-way.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-3605942914509104183Mon, 11 May 2009 15:19:00 +00002009-05-11T10:36:25.023-05:00wedding contestsoutdoor wedding gownsbeach weddingsI always advise outdoor brides not to overspend on their wedding gowns, and winning the dress of your dreams is certainly one way to accomplish this! If you are getting married any time after August 2009, you'll want to play the new Match the Wedding Gowns memory game from Get Married and submit your score for a chance to win a dress valued at up to $1,800 from Alfred Angelo or the Alfred Angelo http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/jkqg6HZcJiw/win-your-wedding-gown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/glzgTKGjcIKUoqCLrCXkZSMp1u4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/glzgTKGjcIKUoqCLrCXkZSMp1u4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/glzgTKGjcIKUoqCLrCXkZSMp1u4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/glzgTKGjcIKUoqCLrCXkZSMp1u4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/05/win-your-wedding-gown.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8020196161256917819Sat, 02 May 2009 21:33:00 +00002009-05-02T16:39:34.162-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/7Wdey1BCVBc/poll-which-type-of-outdoor-wedding-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/i3WLWcgDlFznNBW4TPrMPo9Vjpo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/i3WLWcgDlFznNBW4TPrMPo9Vjpo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/i3WLWcgDlFznNBW4TPrMPo9Vjpo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/i3WLWcgDlFznNBW4TPrMPo9Vjpo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/05/poll-which-type-of-outdoor-wedding-are.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-3968759302840796647Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:36:00 +00002009-04-29T19:46:46.587-05:00new york outdoor wedding locationsnew outdoor weddding locationsrooftop venuesLooking for a fun, creative and new outdoor space to host your wedding in New York City? BizBash reported yesterday on 3 New Rooftop Spots for Summer Events including the 2,700-square-foot Penthouse atop the Cooper Square Hotel with its 1,400-square-foot wraparound deck: The space can accommodate up to 175 guests. Hurry while there's still time to be the first bride on the block to book one of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/bQeDWk0uX0Q/3-new-rooftop-outdoor-wedding-venues-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6rNJprC95jao4jBtDFSmxlTE3ec/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6rNJprC95jao4jBtDFSmxlTE3ec/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6rNJprC95jao4jBtDFSmxlTE3ec/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6rNJprC95jao4jBtDFSmxlTE3ec/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/04/3-new-rooftop-outdoor-wedding-venues-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-4744080857722644295Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:27:00 +00002009-04-17T12:37:00.148-05:00There are some really clever ideas among the 25 entries in the DIY wedding project contest at Vintage Glam Weddings. Vote for your favorite by Wednesday, April 22. I really liked these three--all perfect for outdoor weddings:Entry #3: DIY Centerpiece - How gutsy to use toilet paper rolls as wedding decor!Entry #7: DIY Ribbon Pomanders - A cute, simple and colorful idea.Entry #25: DIY Water Bottlehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/iwhNGW4d3pQ/find-great-ideas-and-vote-for-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uvHU_T3hXaClVbLdLrNvG_1X8cc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uvHU_T3hXaClVbLdLrNvG_1X8cc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uvHU_T3hXaClVbLdLrNvG_1X8cc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uvHU_T3hXaClVbLdLrNvG_1X8cc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/04/find-great-ideas-and-vote-for-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-7653307803896096698Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:03:00 +00002009-04-06T13:27:22.003-05:006PM.com is offering Bouquets shoes in a multitude of styles at a sale price of $12.95, and I think several would make perfect outdoor wedding shoes. My faves: Beauty in white with an outdoor-friendly clear heel, the bejeweled Slide, Suzy in sheer silver mesh; and, especially for brides planning butterfly-themed weddings, Jean in either the champagne or silver faux leather. I'm actually pretty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/CSE8GGm7Y7w/your-outdoor-wedding-shoes-just-1295.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pEZHMnAs4q_tva5YGklO4CCNlo4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pEZHMnAs4q_tva5YGklO4CCNlo4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pEZHMnAs4q_tva5YGklO4CCNlo4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pEZHMnAs4q_tva5YGklO4CCNlo4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/04/your-outdoor-wedding-shoes-just-1295.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8040514359418742059Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:23:00 +00002009-03-09T15:34:05.045-05:00garden weddingsflorida outdoor weddingsbutterfliesWhile vacationing on Florida's West Coast last month, I stumbled upon alovely outdoor wedding setting during a visit to the store at Mixon Fruit Farms. This working orange grove in Bradenton, Florida, calls its wedding facility Mixon's in the Grove, and it's ideally set up for couples who are dreaming of hosting their wedding in an intriguing outdoor setting but also want to ensure they have a "http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/Ldnnbj2qlPU/juicy-spot-host-your-outdoor-wedding-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)4 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8kTByg-GMe7zrkmDMu20j19nMds/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8kTByg-GMe7zrkmDMu20j19nMds/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8kTByg-GMe7zrkmDMu20j19nMds/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8kTByg-GMe7zrkmDMu20j19nMds/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/03/juicy-spot-host-your-outdoor-wedding-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-6122821302082542396Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:20:00 +00002009-03-02T20:29:02.026-05:00wedding contestswedding stationeryHallmark's Perfect Start Sweepstakes features a prize any couple in the throes of wedding planning could definitely use: $4,000 cash and a $1,000 Gold Crown Gift Card for a year's worth of Hallmark greeting cards. You can enter online once each day, but hurry! The deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 16, 2009. Good luck!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/ChOiV27XlwY/win-4000-toward-your-perfect-start.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_Jv1Y_yFkGvZTbh_wetu4YYh8cs/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_Jv1Y_yFkGvZTbh_wetu4YYh8cs/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_Jv1Y_yFkGvZTbh_wetu4YYh8cs/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_Jv1Y_yFkGvZTbh_wetu4YYh8cs/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/03/win-4000-toward-your-perfect-start.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8162084223474719568Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:09:00 +00002009-02-24T09:22:29.767-05:00autumn weddingswinery weddingsVineyards make lovely outdoor wedding locations, especially during the early autumn grape harvest season, and I'm pleased to share the news that my SATW colleague, Yvonne Horn, has just launched Winery Wedding Guide, a Web site showcasing U.S. wineries that host weddings. Yvonne has done the research for you, identifying vineyards that welcome wedding celebrations and describing the unique http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/RPbmUT8qEXQ/winery-wedding-guide-launches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oQ9lB9eNEjoMl-JRTelV833lms4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oQ9lB9eNEjoMl-JRTelV833lms4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oQ9lB9eNEjoMl-JRTelV833lms4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oQ9lB9eNEjoMl-JRTelV833lms4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/02/winery-wedding-guide-launches.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-1836421878383299478Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:57:00 +00002009-02-08T20:49:56.296-05:00outdoor wedding advicewedding blogsI was pleased to learn last week that my Outdoor Wedding Blog has been added to the Alltop Wedding News page. If you're looking for an easy way to stay on top of the latest tips and ideas from dozens of wedding bloggers, this is a resource you'll definitely want to bookmark. Alltop aggregates blog headlines for myriad topics, providing site visitors with an at-a-glimpse view--updated hourly--of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/UrUpA16eDqA/follow-outdoor-wedding-blog-and-dozens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)3 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9DJxMS8YzZxhv8b33JOPOMPxVbo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9DJxMS8YzZxhv8b33JOPOMPxVbo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9DJxMS8YzZxhv8b33JOPOMPxVbo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9DJxMS8YzZxhv8b33JOPOMPxVbo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/02/follow-outdoor-wedding-blog-and-dozens.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-4687530417786316381Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:42:00 +00002009-01-27T14:17:08.165-05:00barbecue weddingsgroomsmencountry weddingsoutdoor wedding favorsWhen my husband opened one of his favorite Christmas presents, a big box filled with 2-ounce bags of gourmet jerky in dozens of intriguing flavors, my very first thought was: wedding favors. Stick with me on this one! While jerky certainly isn't a typical choice for a wedding favor, wouldn't it be a cool option for a country or barbecue-themed outdoor wedding?Whatta Jerky, the Naples, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/T4BlvQLUumU/wedding-jerky.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wRiNzsvtLPL9EXo-Ld8U3KC_8wQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wRiNzsvtLPL9EXo-Ld8U3KC_8wQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wRiNzsvtLPL9EXo-Ld8U3KC_8wQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wRiNzsvtLPL9EXo-Ld8U3KC_8wQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/01/wedding-jerky.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-1824621210386972942Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:54:00 +00002009-01-25T15:03:30.644-05:00outdoor wedding dealsoutdoor wedding advicebudget outdoor weddingsYour wedding budget may be tighter than you'd hoped in this economy, but that doesn't mean you can't have a spectacular outdoor wedding day. In my new article, 10 Tips for Planning an Outdoor Wedding in a Recession, you'll find simple ways to save money by selecting cheaper alternatives or eliminating unnecessary expenses.Have a recession-busting tip to share? Post it in the comments, and help http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/9mrlZcYQ9CQ/10-tips-for-planning-outdoor-wedding-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)3 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/p5KxKSbft6mr6WVFd3QcPEmK9bA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/p5KxKSbft6mr6WVFd3QcPEmK9bA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/p5KxKSbft6mr6WVFd3QcPEmK9bA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/p5KxKSbft6mr6WVFd3QcPEmK9bA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/01/10-tips-for-planning-outdoor-wedding-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-1606438921167292325Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:24:00 +00002009-02-05T19:57:59.596-05:00wedding contestsfacebookWhether you're a bride or groom planning an outdoor wedding, a member of an outdoor wedding bridal party, or a wedding vendor who provides services for outdoor weddings, I'd love to have you as a fan of the new Outdoor Wedding Guide page on Facebook. Once you join our group (click here to begin), you'll be able to post photos, videos and events; start and contribute to discussions; share your http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/fLjer6Bp0vM/become-outdoor-wedding-guide-fan-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ByxYsCliENx5u1hHED6x9fcatDw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ByxYsCliENx5u1hHED6x9fcatDw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ByxYsCliENx5u1hHED6x9fcatDw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ByxYsCliENx5u1hHED6x9fcatDw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/01/become-outdoor-wedding-guide-fan-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-4368108607596578907Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:25:00 +00002008-12-31T10:48:16.612-05:00celebrity outdoor weddingsaruba outdoor weddingsanguilla outdoor weddingsFor the latest issue of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine, which is just out on newsstands, I had the opportunity to write about two phenomenal celebrity outdoor weddings:Music mogul Timbaland married Monique Idlett on a private island owned by the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino (although Monique said their private exchange of vows on Virginia Beach--in sweatpants--"would have been enoughhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/vYRfyBa6bYg/celebrity-outdoor-weddings-timbalands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BAAevZtdvLysLcqf7JDL2HrU7Is/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BAAevZtdvLysLcqf7JDL2HrU7Is/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BAAevZtdvLysLcqf7JDL2HrU7Is/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BAAevZtdvLysLcqf7JDL2HrU7Is/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2008/12/celebrity-outdoor-weddings-timbalands.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-5469495358939157678Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:12:00 +00002008-11-22T22:24:06.824-05:00poolside weddingswedding disastersoutdoor wedding videosMy friend and colleague Susan Breslow Sardone, author of Destination Weddings for Dummies, recently sent me a link to a video that will make you think twice if you're considering a poolside wedding. My husband says this outdoor wedding video was staged, but after a few viewings, I'm convinced it's the real deal. Watch it, then weigh in by posting a comment below.I just want to know... are Chloe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/jIbIJSnzYKo/contemplating-poolside-wedding-you-may.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZfWlgW5Pkq1r_ABDtJ6CQhs3Xy4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZfWlgW5Pkq1r_ABDtJ6CQhs3Xy4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZfWlgW5Pkq1r_ABDtJ6CQhs3Xy4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZfWlgW5Pkq1r_ABDtJ6CQhs3Xy4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2008/11/contemplating-poolside-wedding-you-may.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-4355968165048494597Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:02:00 +00002008-10-11T20:30:31.339-05:00Wouldn't it be marvelous if planning your outdoor wedding was as easy as shopping from a catalog? Well... it can be. That is, if you (or your generous folks) have $1.3 million to spend on an utterly fabulous destination wedding.The 2008 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book debuted last week, and a Luxury Destination Wedding Package at California's new Resort at Pelican Hill, which is scheduled to open http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/ixWVJm1znW4/buy-your-outdoor-wedding-from-catalog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ryKTmahcFdzsYCn3rUzLmNF2s7A/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ryKTmahcFdzsYCn3rUzLmNF2s7A/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ryKTmahcFdzsYCn3rUzLmNF2s7A/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ryKTmahcFdzsYCn3rUzLmNF2s7A/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2008/10/buy-your-outdoor-wedding-from-catalog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-851774617520158773Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:12:00 +00002008-08-26T09:31:03.685-05:00louisiana outdoor weddingshistoric wedding venuescajun cuisinezydecoWhen I was invited to speak at a Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) event in Lafayette, Louisiana, I accepted immediately, not only because I'm always happy to share insights about working online with my fellow writers but because I was excited about the prospect of exploring several Louisiana outdoor wedding venues during my June visit. On my first evening down south, our group was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/U83HJDuxsas/outdoor-weddings-in-cajun-country.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/RJTwT1LAO7QwF_6KfquVfLxvv8E/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/RJTwT1LAO7QwF_6KfquVfLxvv8E/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/RJTwT1LAO7QwF_6KfquVfLxvv8E/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/RJTwT1LAO7QwF_6KfquVfLxvv8E/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2008/08/outdoor-weddings-in-cajun-country.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-4895228056979160846Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:06:00 +00002008-07-29T19:53:29.820-05:00wedding artanniversary giftswedding giftsoutdoor wedding keepsakesFlorida-based paper cutting artist Joe Bagley contacted me recently to suggest that his original works of art--each created from a single sheet of black paper--would make a unique keepsake or cherished gift for the bride and groom who marry outdoors, and I agree! "All designs are custom made, and I work directly with the couples to create exactly what they want," Joe told me. Each design is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/XVAtkSfYHT4/unique-outdoor-wedding-keepsake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_vDaear9bPH3zFT0IqG85GZe6WE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_vDaear9bPH3zFT0IqG85GZe6WE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_vDaear9bPH3zFT0IqG85GZe6WE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_vDaear9bPH3zFT0IqG85GZe6WE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2008/07/unique-outdoor-wedding-keepsake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-2843538588466520441Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:30:00 +00002008-07-14T19:55:27.078-05:00hawaii outdoor weddingsbeach weddingsIsland Television KITV reported last week that the state of Hawaii plans to get tough on commercial wedding companies that do not obtain the proper permit for a beach wedding on unencumbered state lands. The fee for a permit is 10 cents per square foot for the requested area, with a minimum of $20. Wedding companies need to apply for the required permit at least one week in advance.According to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OutdoorWeddingBlog/~3/ZGy8GKUnLPI/permits-required-for-hawaii-beach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)4 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d_D3kaDaL5UwaogzfgSqCPRYCZo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d_D3kaDaL5UwaogzfgSqCPRYCZo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d_D3kaDaL5UwaogzfgSqCPRYCZo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d_D3kaDaL5UwaogzfgSqCPRYCZo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2008/07/permits-required-for-hawaii-beach.html