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Picking The Right Photographer

2009-07-10T00:00:00-04:00

Unless you’re confident she’s the next Lebovitz, hiring your sister to snap photos on her digi-cam is a great way to commemorate your husband and her thumb standing regally at the altar. Go with a pro and they’ll capture the fun and elegance you never want to forget, and the things your wedding-fever made you miss- all in one slick package. This doesn’t mean just any professional ...

Greece - Eros is Eros is Eros

2009-07-09T00:00:00-04:00

Dying to set your inner sun-tanned, golden-locked, bikini-clad goddess free? Take your honeymooning on over to Greece, where you can laze and lounge about the Mediterranean landscape post nuptials. Island-hopping is a must for those trying to get the biggest bang for their buck. But with all those classic whitewash houses and gorgeous beaches right outside your window, spending a night-in with ...

Touching Base with the Best

2009-07-08T00:00:00-04:00

Don’t let foundations cake the better of you – they’re meant to highlight your skin, not mask your face. Pimples, discoloration, wrinkles and redness can be traumatizing, sure, but hiding beneath a thick layer of foundation is the ultimate faux-pas look. After all, the good stuff is meant to serve as a base for your makeup, meaning you should appear fresh and natural and makeup-less when ...

Hawaii - Get Kauai-ied Away

2009-07-07T00:00:00-04:00

Kauai, the “Garden Isle”, situated northwest of Honalulu, could just as easily be dubbed the “Prettiest Thing This Side of Paradise.” Seriously, Kauai brims with some mondo-fab natural splendor that could dull the beauty right off an airbrushed photo or mediocre the extraordinary right out of a frescoed landscape -any day. So, go. Go relax in the sand, moon the wild beauty; be inspired, ...

Pink - A Healthy Obsession

2009-07-06T00:00:00-04:00

Pink, as in tickled, as in ‘pretty in,’ as in your fiancé’s favorite piece of lingerie, can be as womanly and daring as it is girly and sweet. Painting your wedding pink doesn’t mean you have to stay within the realm of the pure and the poised- (though there’s little shame in channeling your inner Barbie-doll idolizing, tea party-girl) in fact, you’re encouraged to explore all the ...

Made-Up Men

2009-07-03T00:00:00-04:00

Marrying a man who takes pride in his appearance and is comfortable giving those gender barriers a wee push can make for beautiful wedding photos. A little moisturizer here, a dab of concealer there and you can forget about photoshopping because the both of you are going to look air-brushed and picture perfect even in person! Think of every blemish-free, clear-skinned male model that’s ever ...

Jamaican Me Crazy In Love

2009-07-01T00:00:00-04:00

Grab your shades, throw on your bikini and get ready for romance – you’re going to Jamaica, the laid-back, chill-out island paradise. Take a break from a long, tiresome day of sunbathing to explore the jungles and rainforests, or dance to the mellow reggae beats while sipping on Yellow Birds and Big Bamboos. Explore those beaches just out-of-reach, far out of prying eyes and steal a sloppy ...

Leave Them Speechless

2009-06-30T00:00:00-04:00

Since graduation, you’ve gotten over pimples, bad hair days and bad boys, (sort of) so why should the prospect of public speaking still make your hands twitch and your speech stutter? You’ve come a long way - it’s time to rise above those nerves and to the occasion, and deliver a charismatic speech using your individual strengths as the backbone, and your love for the newlyweds as the ...

Bora Bora - Tropical Bliss

2009-06-29T00:00:00-04:00

Bora Bora – located in French Polynesia near Tahiti - may be one of the smallest of the Pacific islands, but it oozes with personality and love-appeal. Better known as a secluded paradise, or heaven-on-earth, Bora Bora offers a brand of deep sea romance only dreamed of in harlequin novels. Swim with the dolphins, sleep in a fish-bowl bungalow, hug a shark- or play it safe and just hug your ...

Color - The Perfect Scheme

2009-06-26T00:00:00-04:00

Creating atmosphere can be as simple as red, yellow, blue: consult your color wheel, know what goes, what stimulates, and ultimately select what turns you on. Because color can have a strong influence on mood (much like a chocolate-truffle wedding cake), take into consideration its ability to inspire and arouse a variety of emotions and desires. Orange, for example, encourages hunger, so food ...

Aruba - Caribbean Dream

2009-06-25T00:00:00-04:00

With stretches of sand enviable of beaches around the world, Aruba – a Caribbean island located 15 miles north of Venezuela – is home to a hodgepodge of cordial locals and chummy travelers who’ve extended their trip just one more week (they swear). Dine fine, deep dive and drink in the island’s bold culture as you down bolder cocktails. Aruba’s so rich with history that it’s great to ...

Singapore - A Song Of Love

2009-06-24T00:00:00-04:00

Singapore is an incredible blend of cosmopolitan cultures, cuisines, art and architecture. The country offers an array of panoramic views, pristine beaches, world-class shopping and exciting nightlife – perfect for any honeymoon couple looking for romance and excitement in a fabulous and exotic location. Although Singapore is a happening place, there are plenty of opportunities for you and ...

Buffet, The Appetizer Slayer

2009-06-24T00:00:00-04:00

Firing up your wedding celebration with an unconventional cocktail hour is a great way to establish theme and mood for the remainder of your reception. It’s also a great opportunity to showcase your personality, chat with guests and, of course, sip, slurp and swing back yummy drinks. But whether you serve flirty cocktails or fine wines, inviting friends and family to an open bar invites the ...

He proposed... now what?

2009-06-24T00:00:00-04:00

Congrats! You’ve said yes to a life of love. Now you’re expected to say yes to a year of planning, shopping, re-planning and taste testing. Even if you can get on board with the free shrimp balls, all that checking and double-checking can seem pretty daunting. Fortunately, with a dash of help and a twinge of organization, you can breeze right on past all that pre-wedding stress and on to the ...