Planning to have an unusual location for your wedding? A destination wedding is defined as getting married abroad, although it could also mean getting hitched in an out of town locale. Simply put, a destination wedding is more expensive because it involves traveling to another place. Before packing your bags and heading into some foreign land, make sure to take note of these.Determine first where to get married and what type the wedding ceremony would the partners like. Would they still have a r…

Getting married in England? You do not need to get bloody furious and leap out of your jumpers. Not that it much any different anywhere else, but the British have their own wedding traditions.For good fortune, the bride carries a ribbon-bedecked horseshoe on her arm. There is also the saying “wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a lucky sixpence in your shoe”. Another superstition they follow is for the bride not to use her married name before the wedding or…

Ciao! Here are some of the wedding traditions in Italy.In small villages in Italy, after the wedding celebration, the newly married couple walks through town greeting their friends, neighbors, and loved ones. The villagers then set up a sawhorse, a log, and a double handled ripsaw in the town plaza. The newlyweds then must saw the log into two.The crowds cheers them on until the couple achieves in cutting the log. This symbolizes that the man and woman must work together in their tasks as a fami…

Whoever said that weddings, particularly wedding locations, should cost an arm, a leg, and a ring finger? If a church wedding sounds pricey, why not go the path less traveled, go for an alternative location, and make that day more special by celebrating it somewhere unique?As a rule of thumb, it would be less expensive if the ceremony and the reception are held in the same or in proximate places. As for the celebration of the sacrament of matrimony itself, nothing beats the practicality of a civ…

The demand for cruise wedding has grown at a very fast rate over the last few years. Actually, these were unheard of five or so years ago, but nowadays cruise lines have as much as 2000 weddings a year. One good thing about having your wedding on a cruise ship is that cruise lines also offer a built-in honeymoon. This means that you can have your wedding on the ship while on port, then simply sail off on your honeymoon right after! Or better yet, you can bring all of your guests on the cruise wi…

What could be the perfect dream wedding for someone? It could either be taking a bow on the Caribbean beach or saying “I do” in the top of the mountains. Taking the wedding to fantasy destinations and exotic locations is slowly becoming a trend. What could be the reason behind this shift from the traditional church wedding? First, having a destination wedding is considerable as a mini-vacation not just for the couples but also for the closest family relatives and friends. It offers the intimacy …

Greece makes a wonderful setting for your wedding, with a limitless selection of magical settings & scenic backdrops for your big day! Changes in the laws in the last few years have made it much easier to have a wedding in Greece so getting married on a beautiful Greek Island is now easier than ever. Greece provides a wealth of historic architecture & ancient ruins for those who love culture. The climate & beaches provide a sun worshippers paradise, while couples who want nightlife & action will…

Scotland makes a wonderful setting for your wedding, with a limitless selection of magical settings & scenic backdrops for your big day!There are plenty of wedding locations in Scotland providing a great deal of options & styles for a Scottish wedding. There are many Scottish castles that offer full services for your wedding day, also many spectacular hotels & country houses offer wedding services. One of the most popular destinations to get married in Scotland is Gretna Green – located on the E…

Japan is a fascinating country of contrasts – engaging culture & futuristic cities combined with ancient culture & stunning natural landscapes. From the white sandy beaches of Okinawa, the hot springs of Hakone to the big excitement of Tokyo, each region of Japan has something special to offer. Japanese law states that all weddings must take place at a local ward or city office. The couple must give notice to this office of their intent beforehand. Any additional services at church or temple can…