Expect breathtaking scenery, mild climate and ocean and mountain vistas, because Victoria is a nature lover’s dream. Add romance, adventure and outdoorsy fun and Victoria just may be the perfect place for your honeymoon. This resort-style city recently took the top spot as … [Read more...] about Victoria, BC
Your walk down the aisle is your personal red carpet moment. You want to look – and you can look – lovelier than at any other time of your life. Start now to experiment with new products to find what works best for you. It's also the time to update your hair and makeup. Too … [Read more...] about A little this, a little that…
Planning your day just got easier! Apps for your smart phone can help with organization and keep your budget on track. iWedding Deluxe is an all-in-one wedding planner that helps you track your spending, RSVPs, meal options and seating plans. The app also comes with automatic … [Read more...] about Wedding day apps
How to avoid hard feelings: Set up a list of all the categories and do your homework about an approximate price range in each category. Meet with those who have offered to share in the cost of the wedding. Distribute your price range sheet to everyone at the meeting. … [Read more...] about Money is a MMMM …. Minefield
For up-to-the-minute news on wedding flowers trends we talked to two top florists. "Tastes are returning to a more traditional look. My clients have seen so much bling and colour and, while they like it, they no longer want it for themselves." Be true to your own … [Read more...] about Blooming bouquets. Blushing brides.
If you receive a communal gift from a group, each person should receive a hand-written note from you. You will receive wedding and shower gifts. You will give gifts to your attendants and those who host a shower for you. Those are the basics – there may be more. You may give a … [Read more...] about Giving and getting gifts
Belize, a western Caribbean nation, is one of the few remaining unspoiled places on earth. It is nestled between Mexico and Guatemala on the Caribbean coast of Central America. What to do Belize has spectacular caves, winding waterfalls, a virgin tropical rainforest and … [Read more...] about Belize
A biking holiday is not what it used to be. It's better. Over the years there has been enormous upgrading in bicycles that are used in European vacations, from the use of increasingly lighter (and more pricy) touring bikes and gears moving from 10 to 27, high-tech brakes and … [Read more...] about Italy by bike
A successful organized tour starts long before you leave home. It's all in the planning. And it often starts with finding the most reliable tour operator. Here are 10 tips from Austin-Lehman Adventures (named World's Best Tour Operator by Travel + Leisure magazine). Build … [Read more...] about How to find the best tour operator
We challenged a future bride to stop dreaming about a wedding and experience the fun versus stress of choosing a gown. Like many women, Meredith was sure she knew what would suit her! But not so fast... "I felt as if I were playing dress up in my mother’s closet. It was fun … [Read more...] about Bridal gown shopping 101
