The morning after…

The Trash the Dress experience is a very special way for a bride to express herself and revel in the emotions that have led up to the big event.  Trash the Dress is not about destroying something beautiful but about creating fantastic imagery allowing the bride (and groom) to live in the moment, feeling like superstars with their own personal photographer encouraging them to liberate themselves and truly expose their inner beauty and even their wild side.

Imagine the possibilities!

It is entirely up to the bride to decide how far she wants to go – some just want to enjoy the excitement of the occasion and are thrilled to utterly destroy their wedding clothes, while many have been able to return home, with their dress, dry clean it and wear it again.  Some  bring a second dress.

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“Keli,

Thank you so very much for everything!!! It was so much fun! I feel like everyone is family from there! We couldn’t have asked for anything more perfect. It was a truly special and memorable day and because of your hard work, we were able to have a relaxing, enjoyable time. We are truly thankful to have had you as our wedding coordinator. You rock!”

“Insight from the bride ~ my daughter will never wear this dress, styles change and her’s is far from mine. I now have some amazing shots that most women will never have and it was an amazing experience to do this photo shoot with just my husband and no one else around. a great memory for the two of us.
CONCH CREATIVE IS AMAZING! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR CAPTURING OUR SPECIAL MEMORIES THE WAY YOU DID! LOVE YOU!!!”  Sandra Matthews

Special thanks to our fantastic photographer, Conch Creative Photography, and many thanks to our cheerful and vivacious couple Sandra and Corky.    What a blast!  We are honored to be part of your special day in Belize.

I DO Belize Weddings

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We would like to focus our attention on some colored wedding dresses that we’re sure you’re going to feel tempted to read about.  Dresses are always an exciting topic.

Becky and Dwayne, our bride and groom, offer some seriously refreshing wedding ideas for today’s bride.  It’s not often that bridal blogs see colored wedding dresses, especially bright red!   Colored wedding dresses create a really interesting and cheerful visual effect on the beach.  The trend of colored wedding dresses is certainly on the rise, especially for destination weddings.  We’ve been lucky to see Belize bride’s in champagne, latte, spring green, ocean blue, and red!

Photographs by Conch Creative Photography

Here’s a look back at a few of our colored wedding dress brides.

Photography:  Kay Scott

Photography:  Belicolor Photography

Photography:  Belicolor Photography

Photography:  Belicolor Photography

Photography:  Kay Scott

Traditional brides:  try adding just a hint of color.   Our stunning Valentine’s Day bride added red for the perfect look.

Recycled Bride: 5 Eco-Fabulous Wedding Favors

Visit One Wed’s Savvy Scoop Bridal Blog, one of our favorites, for “Eco-Fabulous” Wedding Favors and more unique wedding ideas!

Summer wedding guests deserve something special to commemorate your celebration. These eco-friendly favors are vibrant, sunny, and as good for your guests as they are for the Earth.

1. Take a cue from recent bride Chelsea Clinton, and give your guest reusable tote bags that they can use in place of paper or plastic. Chelsea’s wedding favors included an orange tote from a local shop filled with products from a neighboring Farmer’s Market, and a bottle of wine from the nearby Clinton vineyard. For your favors, try this stylish green tote made of natural cotton, either on its own or filled with locally-made goodies.

2. Bloembox Tiny Tins Plantable Seed Favors are favors so pretty they double as decor. Each tin is topped with a colorful silk bloom corresponding to the type of plantable seeds within. Both beautiful and practical, these environmentally friendly favors are each wrapped with a wonderful message for your big day: “Happiness held is a seed. Happiness shared is the flower.”

3. Charity Wedding Favors that benefit an organization like The Rainforest Alliance or The Sierra Club let you and your guests celebrate helping the environment. To let everyone know about the donation you’ve made in their honor, choose a place card, tent card, or postcard to leave on each plate.

4. These adorable mini flower pots make an inspiring wedding favor for your special day. They don’t come with flowers, so you can DIY it and plant your own, or fill the pots with seeds, chocolates, almonds, or leave them as-is. These favors also double as escort cards, saving you an extra expense.

5. Chocolate truffle boxes from Sweet Earth Chocolates contain the perfect post-wedding treat: delicious truffles that are 100% organic and fair trade. They come in a gold or silver truffle box that can be customized with your names, wedding date, and a one line message to your guests!

Will you incorporate an eco-chic element into your wedding guest favors? If so, what will be your green favor of choice?

Photo: Bloembox Tiny Tins Plantable Seed Favors

Photo: “Favor for a Cure” pink ribbon favor boxes

Photo: Miniature Flower Pots

Photo: Chocolate truffle boxes from Sweet Earth Chocolates

Choosing a Place to Get Married

Not sure if a destination or location wedding is right for you?  Then, consider the…

Top Ten Reasons to Plan a Destination Wedding

By Jennifer Baumann

You and the one you love are dreaming of an enchanted getaway, to do nothing less than tie the knot. Why should anyone want to go away, you say? Check out these reasons for taking a sandy route to the altar with a destination wedding.

1.   Nearly stress-free planning!

Getting married is quite a big step, so we don’t ever want to say any wedding is completely and totally stress free. But, not having to worry about the seating chart, or who’s going to be the best man could take a lot of worry out of your Big Day.

2.   Slim to none chance of inter-family fights

Especially if you invite them along. It’s vacation time for everyone!

3.   It’s usually cheaper

There are all-inclusive packages that feature both your wedding and the honeymoon for $4,000 or $5,000, which is darn cheap compared to the average of $20,000 + for a traditional wedding and sit-down dinner reception.

4.   Control!

An amazing relief if you’ve ever been part of a traditional wedding with two families involved. All the factors are completely and totally within your hands.

5.   Second wedding heaven

Especially if you’ve already been there, done that with a big wedding, second weddings are perfect for the relaxing getaway to a beautiful locale. Don’t forget to ask about activities for the kids!

6.   Your honeymoon begins immediately after the ceremony

Now, that’s not bad.

7.   Pack light

You can choose your wedding clothes once you arrive in your exotic location! Think snowsuits, island gowns, saris, and of course, shorts.

8.   Parental bliss

If they’re coming, you will get to hear them say over and over, “we’ve been wanting to take a vacation!”

9. Use your imagination

You can eat before the ceremony, or after. You could have a cake, or not. You could jump in the ocean, or stay on the sand. Endless opportunities.

10. Fun for those who attend

Think of what you’re doing for them! A cruise, a ski vacation, or a weekend on the beach - who wouldn’t enjoy themselves?

Jennifer Baumann is editor of Wedding Gazette, the resource for real-world wedding planning that’s packed with info on how to plan your budget, how to avoid killing certain family members, exhaustive theme ideas, plus tons of resources on finding favors, necessary accessories, gifts for your groomsmen, and much more.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_Bauman

We want to hear about your engagement story!  Tell us the proposal story under comments.

And incase any of you were wondering Stef’s response?….

Charis and Owen of O&C Photography 

“We are planning to get married in June 2011, definitely outside…”

Isn’t that just the most adorable and romantic gesture in the whole wide world?  Congratulations Emily & Stef!!

Whether your idea of the perfect destination wedding is blue waters, white sand beaches or eco-friendly surroundings, we’ve scouted out some of the most alluring locations where the dollar still goes far - and amazing locations are still in reach. Our top ten picks are:

http://www.weddedaway.com/emerging-destination-wedding-locations.html

Sail off into the sunset overlooking the world’s second largest barrier reef, for a true celebrity style wedding or reception. Coupled with the tranquility of the Caribbean sea, the romance of the setting sun and the wind in our sails, we provide all the ingredients for magical moments.

Wedding Catamaran Sailing Package includes:

• Private Two and a half Hours Catamaran Sunset Cruise
• Tropical Bridal Bouquet and Boutonniere (or choice of two tropical leis)
• Tropical Wedding Decorations
• Hair and Makeup
• Manicure and Pedicure
• Choice of Music for ceremony and sail
• Professional Photography 36 shots During Ceremony & Cruise
• Delicious Wedding Cake Choose from 10 flavors
• Bottle of Sparkling Wine
• Bride and Groom Toasting Flutes
• Personalized Island Wedding Keepsake
• Personal Server
• Island H’ordeuvres (choose from three platters)
• Unlimited Rum Punch, Beer, Soda, and Bottled Water
• Marriage License
• Courier and Notary of Wedding Ceremony
• Minister or Senior Justice of the Peace
• Meeting with Officiant Prior to Wedding Day if required
• Planning of all wedding arrangements
• Wedding Day Coordinator
• Ceremonial Documents
• Registration of Marriage
• Certified Copy of Marriage Documents from Belize General Registry

Private charter packages available for sunset, sunrise, or afternoon sails.

Feeling extremely lively in nature and full of spirit today (sounds silly as that is my nature the majority of time) I felt featuring one of our recent weddings inspired with liveliness and full of charm, cheer and euphoria was fitting.

Is there such a thing as “Too much fun at a wedding?”

The answer is simple and easy:   No!   Who says you have to have a traditional wedding with all of the “serious stuff” and stress?  It’s your big day so go for everything you imagine!   The tropical music came to a stop when everyone was expecting the bride to appear.   Heads turned at what first seemed to be  inappropriate for a golf cart cruising the beach!   Surprise!  Instead of walking the bride down the aisle her father drove her on a golf cart… right up to her ceremony on the beach!   This was a first for us and the groom and guests got a kick out of it!   The party after the ceremony was out of this world!  Lisa and Jared along with 40 guests will always remember this wedding as the most incredible, upbeat, and vibrant wedding!  Even we at I DO Belize Weddings didn’t feel like we were at work for much of the evening!  We were thrilled and honored to be part of this very special couple’s celebration.

Any couple daydreaming of their joyful occasion on the beach will truly appreciate Lisa and Jared’s big day.  What an awesome wedding!!

If there was such a thing as too much fun at a wedding and an award given for it this couple just might win…

Congratulations to a very wonderful couple!

All photographs by Brian Fox Reflections of Life

Details to be posted March 28.