Hillbrook

Hillbrook Inn for Local Destination Wedding

Scott and I just spent a weekend in Charles Town, WV….yes, the races and slots casino that just opened up table games was about 10 minutes away. But that’s not the reason why we went.  It was a nice getaway to get … Continue reading »

Space

To The Moon, Honey!

Who wouldn’t want to take one giant leap for mankind after taking the giant leap on their wedding day? When my sister forwarded me this article, I thought she was kidding, but apparently it is true. Virginia based company, Space Adventures, can … Continue reading »

Lake side Wedding

A Deep South Wedding

Congratulations to Christina and Chris! This is our first time in Northern Alabama. We were there for a wedding of GT’s high school classmate, Christina. She and her now husband, Chris, both live and work in New York City. However, they decided … Continue reading »

Destination Wedding Picks From Daily Candy

Daily Candy shares their top five picks for a destination wedding. Suggestions range from a treehouse wedding to a resort in the British Virgina Islands. The places they feature: Treehouse Point in Issaquah, Washington Riverside Farms in Pittsfield, Vermont Peter Island Resort … Continue reading »

The Gripe About Destination Weddings

Ever wonder what people might think of your destination wedding? Well, this CNN article shares some candid thoughts from destination wedding planners. A maid-of-honor shared about how she had to sacrifice months of fun to be able to participate in her best … Continue reading »

Floating Wedding Chapel in St. Petersburg, Florida

Wedding Chapel on a Boat

This past weekend, I was with friends cheering Scott on during the St. Anthony’s Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida. He did a great job! As usual, he crushed the bike portion and did his first open water swim. Crazy! Congratulations, Scott! This … Continue reading »

Source: Dessy

Try on Destination Wedding Dresses at Home

Dessy Group with Sandals Resorts has an option for destination brides to try their Sample-on-Loan option where you can try on sample dresses in the comfort of your own home. There’s a small fee but you could choose a dress from their … Continue reading »

Your Wedding on a Cruise

Weddings on a cruise is not a new trend and I always thought it was a great idea. On a cruise, the food and alcohol are already paid for so the cost of the ceremony ends up being a couple of hundred, … Continue reading »

Scene 3

It’s a Taiwan photo shoot : Part III

This is a continuation from one of my previous posts: Part I & Part II. We got the digital photos! Just a couple of days ago, GT and I had our third wedding reception. It was held here in Taichung, Taiwan. Although … Continue reading »

Useful Tips Before Your Destination Wedding

(This post is a continuation of the destination wedding planning series) I asked professional wedding planners in St. John, “What advice would you give to a bride who is preparing for her destination wedding?” Popular officiant, Anne-Marie Porter suggests: Work with someone … Continue reading »

Honeymoon Bay is near Caneel Bay Resort

Destination Wedding Planners Will Save Your Sanity

(This post is a continuation of the destination wedding planning series) After you’re done with the beginning research of wedding planning and decided you want to do a destination wedding, what do you do next? Well, first off, read all our posts … Continue reading »

Big Fat Cake Co-Founder, Scott, is standing on a platform in one of several bays at Caneel Bay Resort

Caneel Bay in St. John for Destination Wedding

(This post is a continuation of a Destination Wedding Series using St. John and St. Thomas as an example) It seems that customers in the wedding industry keep hearing the same message over and over: the price of weddings have gone down … Continue reading »