An Exuberant Bride
October 6, 2008 by Katie
Filed under Little Tips, Wedding Planning, Weddings Around the World
Happy Monday, everyone! Here is a little tidbit by Ayesha Sandra Lee, from Merry Maui Weddings. Do enjoy!
I love happy, excited brides. After all, many women have dreamed of their weddings and planned them since childhood. Then, a woman finds the man she wants to spend her life with, and perhaps have children with. She plans her dream wedding for months and often several years. Shouldn’t she enjoy this beautiful celebration of beginning her life with her true love? “Yes, of course,” you say. But, sadly, this is not always the case.
Some brides are so sabotaged by nervousness, self-doubt or even their desire for “perfection.,” that they cannot enjoy the planning or the wedding, itself. Their extreme concern that every detail be perfect, ruins their appreciation of the true joy of marriage – the wondrous fact that two people are promising to join their hearts and lives in a lifelong commitment.
Happily, some brides are so appreciative of this miracle of marriage, that they perceive the world through rose-colored glasses and see perfection in every aspect of their wedding. If only every bride knew that this kind of joy gives them more luminous beauty, than any make-up, dress or lighting could, they would all strive to “don’t worry, be happy.”
Dark clouds hide sunlight
But cannot dim the radiance
Cast by their Love-Light
Crazy Kransekake
September 8, 2008 by Katie
Filed under Receptions, Sweet Treats & Favors, Weddings Around the World
In honor of last weeks post on the ever-so-fabulous French wedding cake, I thought I’d post on something a little closer to “home”. I’m mainly Norwegian and Germain… pretty awesome, I know. So imagine my giddy, school-girl excitement when I discovered this FABULOUS traditional Norwegian wedding cake!
From What Possessed Me
And if you want to get a little more patriotic:
From hfb
This almond-y treat is made up of 18 rings stacked on top of each other and drizzled with a sweet frosting. Its consistency is more like that of a cookie than a cake. If it tastes anything like krumkake, sign me up!
Let’s get hitched - in space
August 4, 2008 by Katie
Filed under Weddings Around the World, Weddings in the Media
Apparently it’s possible…and getting popular! The Luxist, a great blog about luxury living, recently did a post about these far out weddings.
For a small fee of 2.2 million bucks, even you can tie the knot quite literally amongst the stars. DVICE has another fab post about it. Rocketplane Kistler Japan, the transportation, and First Advantage, the wedding planner, will take you high into the sky for a one-hour ceremony. Only downside (other than the large price tag) is that it’s not really a valid wedding of two people - no government (at least on earth) will recognize it. But let’s be honest - if you can afford to get married in space, a few extra hours and dollars on earth won’t break your bank. As DVICE puts it - at least you’ll have some cool wedding pictures!
Honeymoon Clos{er} to Home
July 15, 2008 by Katie
Filed under Resources & Checklists, Weddings Around the World
Lots of couples talk about honeymooning in other countries. But sometimes, that’s just not in the budget! Just because you don’t want to go broke because of your honeymoon (kudos to you for that) doesn’t mean you can’t have a fabulous one nonetheless. Try taking a vaca a little closer to home! (Side note: this is being written from US citizen’s perspective, so we’re considering the United States “home”. =)
The US has some beyond fabulous destinations to spend a little time living it up newlywed style. Here are a few places you might want to look into!
Savannah - A fabulous place to get away to any time of the year, Savannah offers a charming setting filled with southern hospitality.
Jekyll Island - Dubbed “Georgia’s Jewell”, Jekyll Island is full of fun activities in a picturesque setting.
The Coast - For everything from rugged cliffs, evergreen forests, and sand dunes, the Oregon Coast is the place to be if you want to experience the beauty of nature.
Mt. Hood - Want to spend your days in the snow and evenings cuddled up by the fire? Mt. Hood is the white wonderland you’re looking for.
Willamette Valley - If wine is your thing, you simply must check out Willamette Valley. The “heart of Oregon’s agriculture country”, Willamette Valley is home to over 200 wineries.
Hamptons - For miles of beach, fresh produce from family farms and fresh fish caught the same day, the Hamptons makes a great honeymoon getaway.
Adirondacks - Beautiful and rustic, spending some time in the Adirondacks can really bring a pair of souls to life!
Nantucket Island - Whether you want to bike or boat or spend some time at the spa, Nantucket is a great place to get some beach time in.
Martha’s Vineyard - For fine seafood dining and smooth sailboat sailing, Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy some quality time with your new spouse!
Lake Tahoe - Smack dab in the middle of Cali and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is rich with history, color, and beauty. The perfect place to which you can escape, to enjoy the most popular attraction - “the restful silence of the wilderness and the awe-inspiring beauty of the Lake”.
There are so many beautiful places so close to where you are, even if you have a bottomless budget, you might just want to check them out anyway. Happy Honeymooning!
The Mansion
September 10, 2007 by Katie
Filed under Receptions, Weddings Around the World
I’m an absolute sucker for great venues. Maybe it’s the building itself, the architecture, the history behind it. Perhaps it’s the vision you get when you enter the space. Or maybe it’s the feeling you get when you walk through the doors, see an empty (or sometimes not-so-empty) room, and know that you can do something fabulous there.
I recently saw such a place. Well, actually, I did not see it in person, but the wonderful people over at bloomeryweddings.com recently did a post about The Mansion at Butler, PA. I imagine I would have “that feeling†walking through its doors and wish I could see it in the flesh.
Click here to check out some of the great pictures from The Mansion!
Weddings Around the World - Arkansas
July 8, 2007 by Katie
Filed under Weddings Around the World
The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa
75 Prospect Ave
Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632
General Info Number: (877) 342 - 9766
For more wedding info, contact: roanna@crescent-hotel.com
http://crescent-hotel.com/
The Crescent Hotel and Spa rests atop the highest point in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It sits on fifteen acres of beautiful land and houses the classy Crystal Dining Room and New Moon Spa. Stepping into the Crescent Hotel means you’re taking a step back into time, in style. So, if you’re looking for a wedding venue rich with history, this is the place for you.
Captain Henderson House
349 N 10th Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: (870) 230-5544
www.hsu.edu/Captain-Henderson-House/
The Captain Henderson House is owned and operated by Henderson State Universe in Arkadelphia. The charming house rests on a lush green lawn and displays a grand wrap-around porch and the original fret-work. Inside, the house contains a fabulous wooden staircase, perfect for taking pictures on! Couples can enjoy the assistance of Vickie Jones, the Inn manager, as they makes their reception vendor selections.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
550 Arkridge Road, PO Box 22240
Hot Spring National Park, AR 71913
For more info: gardeninfo@garvangardens.org
www.garvangardens.org/weddings/
A truly magnificent site for saying your vows, the Anthony Chapel in the Garvan Woodland Gardens, has been open since May of 2006. The huge space has fifty-seven foot ceilings, intricately laid rock work, and floor to ceiling windows which gives a majestic feel to not only the bride and groom and wedding party, but to everyone that attends the ceremony.
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Weddings Around the World - Arizona
June 10, 2007 by Katie
Filed under Weddings Around the World
Things are bound to get steamy in the hot southwestern state of Arizona. Home of the Grand Canyon and many other monuments, parks, national forests, and Native American reservations, Arizona also houses many budding artist colonies and is part of the subject matter in many modern films. This state is perfect for the southwestern, wild west, or nature loving couple.
FireSky Resort & Spa
4925 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480.945.7666
www.fireskyresort.com
Step into an oasis of natural elements tucked into the heart of Scottsdale, near many attractions such as Fashion Square, museums, golf courses, and other entertainment. Playing on the four elements thought to make all that exist, fire, water, earth, and air, the resort’s setting gives a contemporary yet relaxed vibe. Two hundred and four beautifully decorated rooms are meant to induce instant relaxation and the 3,500 square-foot spa will easily help you melt away any pre-wedding jitters.
The Z Mansion
Thomas and Emmeline Hill
& the Seven Hilldren
288 North Church Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-4889
(888) 344-4843 toll-free
For more info, contact: tom@zmansion.com
www.zmansion.com
“The Z Mansion philosophy is simple: You are welcomed as part of our family. We are here to make your dreams come true.†This private residence opens its doors to a select number of couples each year to hold weddings and other special events. You can chose to have the people at The Z handle all the details for you, or just help as you need them. The beautiful Victorian-era home was built with an unlimited budget and still holds the charm and elegance as it once did when it was built in 1898.
Reflections at the Buttes
9800 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85737
Phone: 520-229-0627
For more info, contact: contactus@reflectionsatthebuttes.com
www.reflectionsatthebuttes.com
This picturesque valley is the perfect place to hold an outdoor ceremony and a fun indoor reception. With spectacular views of Pusch Ridge and lush grounds, this venue has a romantic and relaxing feel. Reflections also offers private Bride’s and Groom’s rooms for preparation, a professional wedding consultant, and even extended marriage and family counseling. With a number of choices when it comes to the ceremony and reception, Reflections at the Buttes is a fabulous place to hold your event.
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Weddings Around the World - Alaska
June 3, 2007 by Katie
Filed under Weddings Around the World
Welcome to the land of the moose and the natural beauty that is Alaska. The beautiful views of mother earth really do take your breath away. Geographically the largest state of the U.S., Alaska has much to offer when it comes to places to get hitched.
Alaska Botanical Garden
P.O. Box 202202, Anchorage, Alaska 99520
Phone (907) 777-3692
For more information, email: garden@alaskabg.org
www.alaskabg.org
The gardens are housed in 110 acre spruce and birch woodland, where an array of perennials grow from May through September (and sometimes through October).
Colorful yet rustic, the beautiful blend of natural elements at the Alaska Botanical Garden is a picturesque place to be married. Offering five sites, Alaska Botanical Garden includes two perennial gardens, an herb garden enclosed by a trellis fence, a simple clearing next to the rock garden, and a nook next to a large glacial erratic boulder.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99506
Phone: 907-330-8000
For more info, contact: info@alaskanative.net
www.alaskanative.net
A gathering place for wishing to learn about the native cultures of Alaska, the Alaska Native Heritage Center is a great place to gather information. The center is also, however, a great place to hold an event. Able to hold up to 700 guests, the Heritage Center has a theater, outdoor deck able to hold up to 80 guests, and a space called “The Gathering Place†which can accommodate up to 180 guests. And for something uniquely Alaskan, the Heritage Center can arrange for entertainment by Alaska Native artists and performers, Athabascan fiddlers, storytellers and personal tour guides.
Anchorage Museum
At Rasmuson Center
121 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone 907-343-6173
For more info, contact: museum@anchoragemuseum.org
For the contemporary or Alaska-loving couple, the Anchorage Museum is the perfect place to party post-wedding. The calming reflecting pools and grand marble staircase in the atrium add unique, but not overwhelming character to the space. Also available to rent along with the atrium are three galleries and an heated underground parking garages for space enough for 100 vehicles.
Also check out:
Mann Lieser Memorial Greenhouses
4th Avenue Theater
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Alyeska Prince Hotel at Alyeska Resort
Alaska’s Natural Wonders Bed and Breakfast
Alpenglow at Arctic Valley
Crow Cree Gold Mine
Eagle River Nature Center
O’Malley’s on the Green at the Anchorage Golf Course
William A. Egan Civic and Conventions Center
Anchorage Historic Depot – Alaska Railroad Corporation
Box Canyon Cabins
If you’re looking for more info on weddings around the world check out our post on Alabama.
Also be sure to check out bridzilla’s recent posts here and here.
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Weddings Around the World - Alabama
May 27, 2007 by Katie
Filed under Weddings Around the World
Here is the first of many posts about some of the best places to tie the knot, all over the world.
Welcome to the Heart of Dixie, where the warm weather and southern hospitality provide a simply irresistible backdrop for the perfect wedding. The birthplace of the world’s first electric trolley system and two American Idol winners, Reuben Studdard and Taylor Hicks, Alabama offers many wonderful places to tie the knot. Here are just a few.
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa
4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35226
(205) 916-7677 | (800) 593-6419
For more info, contact: weddings@rossbridgeresort.com
This stunning Birmingham venue offers 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Every direction you turn you’ll see beautiful landscapes, flowing fountains, and Renaissance-style architecture. With banquet seating for 25 to 600, the Renaissance is perfect for a celebration of any kind. Catering from the fully equipped kitchen is provided, as well as dressing areas for the bride and groom, alcohol, and cleanup services.
The Tutwiler – A Wyndham Historic Hotel
http://www.thetutwilerhotel.com/
2021 Park Place North, Birmingham, AL 35203
205.322.2100
Built in the 1920s and luxuriously restored in 2000, the Tutwiler, with its magnificent circular drive and towering columns, was made just for sophisticated guests and exciting occasions. It has produced many memorable events, ever since the press conference of Charles Lindbergh and the post-wedding gala of Tallulah Bankhead were held there.
Located in the heard of Birmingham’s business and financial district, a Tutwiler guest is never far from upscale shopping and exciting entertainment. The Tutwiler holds the Mobil Four Star and AAA Four Diamond awards, and has paid perfect attention to detail for the honeymooning couple.
Historic Rucker Place
http://www.ruckerplace.com/
1804 12th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
(205) 558-2485
For more info, contact:
gail@ruckerplace.com
Originally built as a wedding gift for his daughter, Civil War General Edmund Winchester Rucker built what is now Rucker Place. The family lived in the beautiful home for 50 years, after which it became a Doctor’s office, and then restored to be the beautiful venue it is today. Offering a private preparation room for the bride and her attendants, Rucker Place also offers wrap around porches with garden seating that provide exquisite views of the city. Rucker Place is located only five blocks away from the Five Point South entertainment and dining district.
Also check out:
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
The Sweet House
Summit Club
Twin Oaks Manor
B&A Warehouse
Wills Creek Vineyard
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