Make Way for Weddings!

Planning a wedding? If you or someone you know is getting married in 2008, I hope that these links will help you make your way down the aisle…

General Wedding Sites:

The Wedding Experience

Wedding Window

E-Wedding

The Knot

Wedding Solutions

Brides.com

Blue Skies and Daisies

Setting up a wedding blog with RSS feeds:

http://www.weddingbee.com

http://www.manolobrides.com

Wedding dresses:

http://www.alfredangelo.com

http://ww.w.demetriosbride.com

http://www.amymichelson.com

http://www.tropicbride.com

Bridal veil how-to instructions:

http://www.wegotgame.net/jen/veils/html

Customized Wedding albums:

http://www.picaboo.com

Travel gift registry:

http://www.giftpile.com

Destination wedding planning:

http://www.destinationweddings.com

I’m In (online trip planning for groups)

http://www.triphub.com (features online social planner)

http://www.triporama.com (features online social planner)

Invitations:

http://www.redbliss.com

http://www.myjeanm.com

http://www.evite.com (online)

Destination wedding forums:

http://www.brides.com

http://www.theknot.com

Wedding vendors:

http://www.clienty.com

http://www.weddingwire.com

Wedding cake pictures:

http://www.freedsbakery.com/weddings-frameset.html

Passport/Travel Info:

US Department of State

http://www.travel.state.gov

Airlines:

http://airtravel.about.com/cs/airlines/a/phonenumbers.htm

Marrying in Mexico:

http://www.visitmexico.com

http://www.mexperience.com/guide/weddings/getting_married.htm

Mexican all-inclusive resorts—Both Coasts:

http://www.barcelo.com

http://www.palaceresorts.com

http://www.dreamsresorts.com

http://www.occidentalhotels.com

http://www.solmelia.com

Mexican all-inclusive resorts: Caribbean Coast

http://www.iberostar.com

http://www.karismahotels.com

http://www.secretsresorts.com

http://www.grandcozumel.com (features underwater wedding package)

Mexican all-inclusive resorts: Pacific Coast

http://www.cabobungalows.com (ten room bungalow hotel can host up to 50 people for a wedding)

http://www.oneandonlyresorts.com (has traditional white-washed Mexican chapel on premises)

http://www.lasventanas.com (work w/Director of Romance to plan your wedding)

Mexico: other cities

http://www.visitpuertovallarta.com

http://www.ixtapa-zihuatanejo.com

Cruise ship wedding packages:

http://www.carnival.com

http://www.celebrity.com

http://www.costacruises.com

http://www.disneycruise.com

http://www.hollandamerica.com

http://www.ncl.com

http://www.princess.com

http://www.royalcaribbean.com

http://www.windstarcruises.com

http://www.halfmoon.com

http://www.moorings.com

Las Vegas reception halls/restaurants:

Carlucci’s Tivoli Gardens (old-fashioned Italian)

Pamplemousse (French)

http://www.pamplemousserestaurant.com

Villa rentals:

http://www.wimco.com

http://www.halfmoonroyalvillas.com

Hawaii specific wedding info:

http://www.hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/vital-records/marriage/index.html

http://www.hawaiianair.com (wedding wing program—upgrade for 20+ air)

Byodo-In Buddhist Temple

http://www.hawaiiweb.com/oahu/sites_to_see/byodo-in_temple.htm

Haiku gardens

http://www.haikugardens.com

Blog/Website categories for posting:

*Save the date

*How we met

*Photo gallery

*The proposal

*Our wedding

*Date & location

*Attendants’ photos w/IDs

*Guests’ travel info

*Getting there: maps & directions – car rental info – places to stay –what to see & do

*RSVP

*Gift registry

*The honeymoon

*Guest comments

*Contact us

Destination wedding specific posts:

*(Destination) wedding schedule

*Travel arrangements

*Passport & visa info

*Currency exchange

*Proposed packing list

*Suggested group itineraries

Destination Wedding Planning Outline

1. Choose place

2. Choose possible dates

3. Select a destination & place to stay

4. Draw up a guest list

5. Notify friends & family

6. Make travel arrangements

7. Shop for wedding attire

8. Plan ceremony details

9. Pick a reception location, caterer, & menu

10. Select flowers, decorations, & music

11. Make photography arrangements

12. Arrange all group activities for the wedding weekend

13. Pack luggage & guest welcome bags, etc.

14. Arrive early to check on details

15. Celebrate!

Sources:

***”Destination Weddings for Dummies”

***”The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings”