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Hautelook from me is a personal recommendation. The brain behind the brand name isn't just a friend, but a fashionista in her own right!. She's always spot-on and will have you looking ubber fab on your special day.

Enough from me; I'll let her work speak for her:

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How Much Do Weddings Really cost?

Often times I get asked, how much do you think a wedding costs? I usually answer with a smile, it all depends on your budget.

Personally, I like the small, intimate yet elaborate type weddings. I'd love a glamorous wedding, but I'll refuse to break my bank and more just so I can have a wedding.

Once you've finished basking in the glow of engagement, you'll find it very hard to get anything accomplished without a detailed wedding budget. This will give you an outline of what you should spend on each item, so as to ensure you don't spend more than you intend to overall. Here's how to create a wedding budget that you can afford.

Your Wedding Budget Worksheet




My Total Budget ___________

Expenses % of total budget Your estimate What you actually spent

Ceremony

Location fee, officiant fee, marriage license, musician's fees, ring pillows 3% ______ ______

Reception

Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors 48% ______ ______

Attire

Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments and hosiery, shoes, accessories, jewelry, hair and makeup, Groom's Tuxedo or Suit, shoes, bow tie, cuff links, studs, suspenders 10% ______ ______

Rings

His and her rings, engraving 3% ______ ______

Flowers

Ceremony, bride's bouquet, maid-of-honor and bridesmaid bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, centerpieces, flower-girl basket 8% ______ ______

Music

Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ, cocktail hour musicians, sound system rental 8% ______ ______

Photography

Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums, additional prints, disposable cameras for candids 12% ______ ______

Transportation

Transportation for wedding party, guest shuttle and/or parking attendants 2% ______ ______

Stationery

Invitations, response cards, thank you notes, postage, calligraphy, guest book 3% ______ ______

Gifts

Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents, welcome baskets for out-of-town guests. 3% ______ ______

Top 7 Honeymoon Destination

Todays post was inspired by my friend. We were talking about vacation; and a get-away Island. Somehwere to get away with the new hubby to rekindle. I started to do a search and found what I'd like to call the top 7 honeymoon destinations.

The Honeymoon is the most treasured and awaited occasions of one's life. Most of the couples want that it should be a memorable moment that is ever lasting. When they plan to go for a honeymoon they are really confused as to where to go and where not to go.




So let me tell you about the top honeymoon destination where all the couples would love to go.



1. Honeymoon In South Africa

The best attractions to be explored by the couples is the exotic beaches, beautiful sunset, amazing natural beauty, majestic islands and a perfect blend of unique cultures make it the best destination for honeymoon. It is just apt for the newly married couples.












2. Honeymoon In Morocco

Morocco is also a famous honeymoon destination offering number of activities and events like water sports, marvelous architecture and desert festivals. Couples who are adventurous can enjoy some of the best sports here.











3. Honeymoon In Canada

Though Canada is a beautiful country but it is most famous for the Fairmont Chateau Lake. It is an amazing experience to enjoy the lake side views wit your beloved. The couples can also come across many other popular spots like the Victoria, Quebec City etc.












4. Honeymoon In Malaysia

Most of the couples choose Malaysia as their honeymoon destination because here you can spend some romantic moments with your beloved and also explore a few great attractions. Sarawak is a famous place spotted by most of the honeymooners. It is renowned for the longest river and also the cave of the world.

5. Honeymoon In Turkey
Turkey is just the perfect honeymoon destination as it has an ideal blend of ancient and modern culture and heritage. Here you can get a variety of dishes which are delicious and mouth watering.








6. Honeymoon In Switzerland

Switzerland is very popular among all honeymoon destinations. The couples can tour the small villages which is the home for a variety of chocolates. The beautiful trees spread in huge area are the eye catching feature.






7. Honeymoon In France

It is the most romantic place with stunning beaches, well built cities, popular wine drinks, finest architectural piece and many amazing countryside views. It is best suited for a honeymoon drive.



So what are you waiting for just make a splendid trip to one of the destinations with your beloved? Hope you will have lots of memorable moments to cherish.

You can bet I soo plan to get-away soonest!

Traditional Vs Non-Traditional Vows.

Lately, couples  have chosen to write their own vows, rather than repeat what the officiator says verbatim.
There are traditional vows from just about every denomination faith and religion, but when it boils down to it, I love the non-traditional vows.

Below are some vows I've come across. I hope you find them as interesting as I did.

From this day forward I promise you these things..

I will laugh with you in times of joy and comfort you in times of sorrow.

I will share in your dreams, and support you as you strive to achieve your goals.
I will listen to you with compassion and understanding,
and speak to you with encouragement.
I will help you when you need it, and step aside when you don't.

I will remain faithful to you for better or worse, in times of sickness and health.

You are my best friend and I will love and respect you always
I love you. You are my best friend.

Today I give myself to you in marriage.
I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you,
and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle.
I promise to love you in good times and in bad,
when life seems easy and when it seems hard,
when our love is simple, and when it is an effort.
I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard
These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life.





We pledge to each other to be loving friends and partners in marriage.

To talk and to listen, to trust and appreciate one another; to respect
and cherish each other's uniqueness; and to support, comfort
and strengthen each other through life's joys and sorrows.
We promise to share hopes, thoughts and dreams
as we build our lives together.
May our lives be ever intertwined, our love keeping us together.
We will build a home that is compassionate to all, full of respect
and honor for others and each other.
May our home be forever filled with peace, happiness and love.



There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved. - George Sands
XoXo.

Spotlight- Wedding Trends

It's been a minute I blogged ;) My appologies! I've had soo much going on and am very excited about the future for Alexis Mag-Admot. I can't burst all out to share it just yet. But definately watch out!

I know this is a little late in the year to blog about this, but I thought to share anyway. If you haven't already figured out what the trends are in 2010; do enjoy the read below!

Bird Cage Veils

The Vintage-look veils combine a jeweled clip or feathered headpiece with netting that only covers the face.Wearing one allows you to have some dramatic glamor and feel like a bride, but is a more fun look and less hassling than a long traditional veil.

Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses

Over the years, brides have been selecting a bridesmaid dress designer and a fabric, then letting their bridesmaids choose the style that works best for their bodies. But the 2010 wedding trend takes idea further. Choose only a color, then let your bridesmaids find an off-the-rack dress of any designer that they like. Not only does this take some pressure off of you, but it also ensures that women are choosing a dress they like and they'll be likely to actually wear again. If you follow this trend, be sure to tell your bridesmaids how formal the dress should be – you don't want one bridesmaid wearing a casual sundress while another has on a beaded evening gown (Matchy-matchy weddings, where the chair bows must match the favours, the save the date cards and the mother-of-the-bride’s corsage are both stressful and expensive. Luckily, with a mismatched theme to your wedding, all these problems seem to melt away)


Short Engagements
Though a year is a good amount of time for an engagment it certainly isn't obligatory. Some couples will be planning quick elopements, while others will opt for longer engagements. There are advantages to both – a quick engagement means that you don't overwhelm yourself with trying to plan the perfect wedding, and often means that you spend less money on unnecessary things. A long engagement can help relieve the stress, spreading out the tasks and the expenses, but if money isn't an issue, then why wait!

Candy Buffets

For the couple that wants to save some money on the dessert table, a candy buffet can help to offset costs with a build-your-own sundae theme around a simple wedding cake. Candy buffets are also appearing with a fondue theme where wedding guests can enjoy sample sizes of miniature cakes, brownies, and cookies and dip them in a fondue pot or a chocolate fountain.

Oversized Bows

Vera Wang is among the many designers embracing the trend of oversized bows for the 2010 wedding season, and bridal gowns are embellished with large, satin bows tied that serve as a part of the sash at the waist, or are placed directly under the bustline for romantic twist. Bows are also appearing on the shoulder, and to trim shoes and other accessories on the wedding day.


Hot Color Trends: Torquoise and Coral, Pink champagne and Violet,  Purple and torquoise

 (Picture credit- Primadonna bride)

Stay Fabulous!

XoXo.