After you have worked hard to get all of the main wedding details locked in, it is time to start planning the Honeymoon! When looking at Honeymoon destinations you always want to keep an open mind. There are so many different areas of the world to consider!

One of the most popular destinations for Honeymoons is The Caribbean. One of the best ways to visit these areas in my opinion is a cruise! A cruise is nice because it is all inclusive, the food is excellent and you can go and visit the different ports and always have somewhere comfortable to come back to. We felt it is the best bang for your buck!

There are many different locations to choose from when you are looking into cruises. There is the Eastern Caribbean which includes: Saint Maartin, Saint Thomas, and the Bahamas which is always a nice way to go. My fiancé and I recently just got back from a cruise that went all of these places and it was beautiful. There were even some Honeymooners on the cruise! I thought there were a lot of very romantic places and each of the places we went was breath taking in there own way!

Now the Western Caribbean although I have never been I have heard amazing things about! The areas that are part of the Western Caribbean include: Cozumel, Mexico, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. This is an option that my fiancé and I are considering! We both would like to go on another cruise for our Honeymoon because he proposed to me on are Eastern Caribbean cruise and we feel it would be suiting!

If you decide to go with one of these two options I am sure you will not be disappointed!

How do you choose the perfect reception site? When I was looking into reception sites I wanted the reception to be somewhere close to the wedding ceremony. When I was in my sister’s wedding she had her reception about 20 feet away from her ceremony. Which I thought was perfect. So I wanted the same type of set up for my reception.

A couple questions you have to ask yourself is do you want to have your reception inside or outside, do you want it close to the ceremony or in different location, how many people are you going to have at your reception and what type of decorations did you want to use for it?

After you have answered these questions the reception site might be right in front of you if you choose to have it on site or you may have to start looking for the perfect location. If you are choosing a different location then the ceremony you always want to keep in mind what is going to be easier on the guests and keep there best interest in mind by having the reception close.

Start researching options right away so you can narrow down a solid list of places. Once you have your list go visit the sites and find out all of the information before making a decision. Make sure that your decision is with in your budget!

I hope this advice helps you narrow down your perfect reception site!

What is a good way to remember your wedding day, video tape it! A videographer is someone you hire to record your wedding. It gives you the ability to watch your wedding day over and over again. My sister had a DVD made of her wedding day and I would also like to hire someone to video my wedding!

Where do you start when looking for a good videographer? The best place to start is to ask all of your friends and family who they have used in the past if any. If your friends or family recommend anyone specific add them to your list and make sure to include them in your research.

Another way to find a videographer is to look online, or look in wedding books. Many videographers will have samples online to view there work. Take the time to watch there videos they have produced to see if that is the style you are looking for. Some videographers are more artsy and some are more conservative. It is your day so you decide which style you are after.

Once you take the time to research all of the different choices you will know exactly what you want. Videographers can be expensive so make sure to have a budget set aside for this part of the wedding experience!

So you are preparing for your big day and something that keeps going through your mind is “hairstyles.” There are so many different wedding hairstyles to choose from! How do you know which hairstyle is going to work best for you? Well I wanted to see what was in style for 2008 weddings. What I found is when it comes to wedding hairstyles there are a lot of choices!

If you want to wear all of your hair up then there is the classic up do, up do with curls, and up do with accessories (example: flowers, hair pins, pearls etc.). To wear all of your hair up, you need to have a certain length of hair to be able to pull back. Also you have to feel comfortable with it all up. I for one do not like it when all of my hair is up. I have a rounder face and so I always feel self-conscious when all of my hair is pulled back. Although the nice thing about having all of your hair back is you do not have to worry about messing with it!

If you want to go for more of a half up half down style then there is the sleek half up look, half up with a lot of curls, and half up with accessories. Again to wear your hair half up it has to be a certain length to pull back. This is a style that I would consider because it still pulls back your hair, but at the same time leaves some hair to play with.

The other option is to have all of your hair down. When you make the choice to have it all down there are a variety of ways you can wear it. You can always wear it long and sleek, or you can dress it up a little more by doing long barrel curls. If you have naturally curly hair you can always wear it with your natural curl. I recommend especially on your wedding day to wear it a new way you have never worn it before. In my opinion that would make your hair style that much more unique on your special day! Also always plan ahead to try a few different hairstyles before the big day.

What is the best way to relive your wedding memories over and over again, the photography! When you are looking into different options for a photographer there are many avenues you can go.

One way is to talk to your friends and family and ask to look at there wedding photos. If you are happy with the way there’s turned out then this might be a good option for you! If your friends and family recommend them, this is someone you can add to your list of options.

Another way is to research different options in books and also on line. Read about different people and look at the photos they have taken. If you like there style then you can add them to your list of options.

Once you have a solid list of options, it is time to educate yourself. Get to know all the different types of packages they offer. If you have not already set up a photography budget, now is a good time to do so! Once you are familiar with the packages and your budget you can start narrowing down the options.

Take the time to talk to each of your top choices. Make sure you will work well together, and then make your final decision! If you have done the proper research and are sticking in your budget, you will be happy with the results!

You have all received it the invitation that comes before the wedding invitation the save the date card. Did you know the average engagement lasts 16 months! Usually people mail these out 6-9 months before the wedding to give all of there guests advanced notice. I have received many save the date cards over the years and for my wedding I wanted them to be very special. So I looked into all the different save the date options that were available and here is what I found…

The first option is to send out a card that has your picture on it and all of the information they need to knows to save the date. You can mail it like a post card and it is simple and pretty inexpensive. You can also choose to have a postcard with no picture and just writing on it, it is all up to you!

Another option is the save the date magnet. I really like the idea of the magnet. It is a great way to make sure your guests do not loose sight of your wedding date. Now you can choose to have a magnet with your picture on it or just writing. The magnets come in all shapes and sizes and you can choose exactly how you want them to look.

You can also do a folded save the date cards. Available in glossy or matte finishes. Also with a picture or graphics or with out. This can be mailed in an envelope or just the way it is.

With so many options it is best to look into each option and choose the one that best fits your needs and also your budget! Good luck!