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Within these pages you will find information, links, answers to questions and, other wedding event resources. In one convenient location you will be able to review a wide range of wedding information.

We recommend that you post questions in response to the articles below; answers are posted freely.

Finally you may contact us to engage our services as a wedding planner. We also provide travel arrangements for your out of town guests and affordable honeymoon packages.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

The Memory Canvas


Seton on the web is the creator of this unique concept in art, they brush weaves a running narrative of the "Story of your Life". Whether a memory trunk, canvas, table or tray the idea remains the same: celebrating your family.

This colorful one of a kind piece chronicles your heritage, family traditions and anecdotes for all to enjoy. Children, homes, pets and travels are revisited and depicted with humor, as your family's history will transcend the generations.

The memory canvas depicts the family wedding in Paris, bridesmaids, her horse, careers and their love story. Every family has a story let Seton on the web capture yours. Your family deserves this lasting legacy to enjoy today, tomorrow and always.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

South Africa’s Camp Jabulani Offers Wedding, Honeymoon Packages


South Africa’s Camp Jabulani luxury safari lodge in the Kapama Private Reserve is offering wedding and honeymoon packages through March 2011. The new wedding packages offer couples a safari wedding experience, an interactive experience with a herd of trained elephants and an educational experience through the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC).

The wedding package consists of:
• An exclusive photographic session with one of the Camp Jabulani elephants,
• Overnight accommodation for the bride and groom in a luxury suite,
• Honeymoon turndown,
• A bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket,
• A special signature honeymoon gift
• A private dinner or breakfast at the cost of 35,000 South African rand

The Deluxe Honeymoon package includes:
• Luxury accommodation,
• A welcome cocktail on arrival,
• Game drives, guided walks,
• A visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC),
• A lavish full-body massage,
• A fruit basket
• An exclusive private dinner, at the cost of 9,600 South African rand per room per night

The Superior Honeymoon Package offers:
• Accommodation,
• An exclusive honeymoon gift courtesy of Camp Jabulani,
• Local beverages,
• Elephant-back safaris,
• Game drives,
• Guided bush walks,
• A visit to the HESC,
• A fruit basket, flowers,
• Special turndown service,
• Sparkling wine and chocolates at bedtime,
• Private romantic candle-lit dinner and a personalized DVD of your elephant-back safari experience, at the cost of 15,000 South African rand per room per night until March 2011.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Marry Me


For many couples, getting married in Fiji is a chance to share your love with family and closest friends in a warm and welcoming setting a magical, bountiful playground of relaxing and stimulating adventures for all to savor. And the choices for your tropical Fiji wedding are endless. Experience spectacular tropically inspired wedding chapels, cliff top decks set amidst cascading waterfalls, lush tropical surroundings, a sandbank with waves lapping at your feet, or say your vows in special chapels create by island resorts, in a colonial church of the local village, or even underwater. You can choose to wear white or opt for traditional Fiji tapa costumes custom made for you. Of course you'll arrive in a traditional Fijian wedding raft, escorted by Fijian warriors and costumed attendants while being serenaded by angelic, choir voices.
Overseas visitors intending to get married in Fiji are required by law to obtain and sign a marriage license from the nearest registry prior to the ceremony with an average of 36 hours in advance. The couple must provide the following personal documents to the registrar for verification purposes at least two weeks before the wedding:
• Original birth certificate
• Valid passport
• Divorce papers if applicable
• Death certificate if previous spouse is deceased
• Written parental consent is required if either party is under 21 years of age
You can choose Fiji for your romantic getaway; you can marry in Fiji; or you can just give yourselves an unforgettable honeymoon experience. And you can tell your family and friends that weddings in Fiji are of course recognized as legal in the USA, Canada and the rest of the world. The choice is yours but anyway you choose to experience Fiji, we're sure you'll return home knowing that the only answer to Romance Me? Is Fiji Me!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Shangri-La Fijian Resort


Shangri-La Fijian Resort is located on Fiji's coral coast, a 45-minute drive from Nadi International Airport.

Set on a 109 acre private island with a causeway joining it to the mainland, the resort has natural white sandy beaches and a large natural lagoon forming a protected bay in front of the main swimming beaches, making it ideal for swimming and water sports.

The resort offers a wide range of dining options with six restaurants, five with water vistas, and six bars. The resort has one of the most extensive sporting and recreation facilities in Fiji.

For those who have dreamt of getting married in paradise, Shangri La's Fijian Resort and Spa offers a range of stunning outdoor venues and a spectacular non denominational Seaside chapel with views of the Pacific Ocean.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

For the special times of your life


Some occasions demand the most remarkable settings, and located just 270km from Cape Town, at the foothills of the majestic Cederberg Mountains, Bushman’s Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, is awe inspiring location to make memories that will last a lifetime. Whether it's a wondrous wilderness wedding ceremony and reception for up to 40 guests or a quiet, intimate honeymoon celebration for just the two of you, this beautifully styled five star Relais & Chateaux lodge provides the ideal escape. Surrounded by spectacular scenery, an array of exquisite settings and breathtaking venues provide the ultimate backdrop for your very own special occasion, complimented by distinctive personal service and imaginative romantic touches.

They'll customize all the arrangements to craft a delightfully different and exclusive experience. From a family reunion and special birthday celebration, to a luxury getaway or an adventure packed break with close friends, you couldn’t wish for more. Everything comes together beautifully to create a wonderful sense of balance and well being in the heart of this oasis of tranquility amid ancient landscape.

Celebrating a special wedding anniversary? At Bushman’s Kloof you may commemorate your special milestone, recapture the magic and reminisce about the good times, while enjoying a brand new wilderness experience that will create new memories to treasure for years to come. Indulge in a spectacular anniversary dinner served in one of our extraordinary venues, or toast your future with a romantic sunset picnic in the reserve just the two of you.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

An Event to Remember at Four Seasons Bora Bora


The event space at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has our attention as the next “it” for events gone barefoot luxury.

Start with the resort’s open-air pavilion, Otemanu, which offers 1,226 square feet of space (the perfect size for a party for you and 100 of your closest friends). The pavilion lies under a 25-foot pandanus dome with its own adjacent private beach, completely separate from the resort’s other activities. Talk about exclusive! We love that the area is customizable based on guests’ needs (think beach barbecue, a fire dancing show or a sumptuous meal, all at the water’s edge).

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Contemporary African Style Classic European Comfort


Discover two remarkable worlds: the vibrant, charismatic Cape Town, and the nearby peace and serenity of the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa. This is the edge of the world, a magical place where precipitous mountains plunge to the sea and wilderness parkland reaches almost to the heart of the city. The Twelve Apostles hotel and spa blends Atlantic Ocean tranquility with unquenchable cape vitality. Cape Town's most beautiful beaches are five minute away, while the city centre and lively waterfront are just 15 minutes by road.

Enjoy the breathtaking ocean vistas as the sun sets on another glorious African day. Unwind with cocktails, conversation and live music at the leopard room bar and lounge. envelope yourself in stunning and timeless design intimate, cozy, chic a mood that evokes a colonial style rich in colors’, textures and luxury.

Few places linger in the memory like the twelve apostles. This is the unforgettable backdrop to an occasion that demands to be remembered: a wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or family celebration. Spectacular settings, caring service, and a dedicated team to assist and make memories that will last a lifetime.