Posted on November 17th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Honeymoons
One of the top honeymoon destinations in recent years has become Costa Rica. if you are planning your honeymoon to this area, consider Casa Chameleon, which is located on the remote southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula.
With Casa Chameleon, you get your own private villa nestled in the jungle surroundings overlooking the ocean. You can get spa services in the privacy of your own bungalow or enjoy the many activities and attractions in the area. Check out hotelcasachameleon.com.
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Posted on November 16th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Makeup
Your wedding is just one day, but the pictures will last forever. 
Make sure your wedding day makeup is picture perfect by avoiding these common makeup mistakes from Shannon over at Makeup Minute.
You don’t want to look back on your wedding pictures and see bad eye shadow or too much blush. Learn how to let the beautiful you shine through. Read on for more wedding day makeup tips and other skincare tips too!
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Check out the Spring 2009 Jasmine Bridal Couture collection, where you will find an assortment of beautiful bridal gowns. 
From elaborate to simple, Jasmine Bridal offers an array of fantastic choices.
Jasmine Bridal also offers custom design services. So if you are looking for something in particular and none of their stock wedding gowns are just quite right, you can create a your own one-of-kind style.
Visit JasmineBridal.com to check out all their bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and other formalwear.
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Are you planning a fairy tale theme wedding? 
It’s one of the most popular wedding themes these days. Even Ashlee Simpson had an Alice in Wonderland wedding.
For a fairy tale wedding, pick appropriate wedding favors that feature castles, coaches and glass slippers. One of my favorites is this glass candle holder with its adorable pumpkin coach. It’s adorable and affordable.
Check out these and other fairy tale favors from Truly Wedding Favors.
I am a big fan of Watters bridal gowns and their bridesmaid dresses are equally as beautiful. This gown (style 3733) features a deep v-neck and a trumpet skirt. Pictured here in “Marine” taffeta, it comes in your choice of 13 colors and sizes 0-24.
Find out more about this gown and locate a shop near you by visiting Watters.com.
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If you are having a destination wedding, you are probably looking for a bridal gown that is simple, elegant and unique. Check out Destinations by Mon Cheri, where you will find a variety of bridal gowns like this one that are perfect for a destination wedding. Made from lightweight fabrics in a variety of lengths, these gowns are perfect for an outdoor wedding, whether in a garden or exotic seaside locale.
This wedding gown (style 19105) comes in sizes 4-20 and features lots of beautiful lace. Check out this and other beautiful bridal gowns at MonCheriBridals.com.
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Gone are the days when round three-tiered white cakes were the norm at weddings. 
Now you see every and any kind of cake imaginable. The last two weddings that I attended, one had devil’s food cake that was iced in burgundy (matching the bridesmaid dresses) and the other had a topsy turvy cake done in colorful fondant.
Some couples are skipping wedding cakes altogether and instead going for an elaborate dessert table full of rich, decadent delights instead. How about you? Are you sticking with a traditional white wedding cake?
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I love this silky satin gown from the Mori Lee Blu Collection. This bridal gown features soft, asymmetrical draping and flared bubble hemline.
This form fitting bridal gown features a removable brooch at the sweetheart neckline and a chapel length train. You can find out more about this wedding gown (style 4501) at MoriLee.com.
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According to DiscJockeys.com, these are the most requested wedding first dance songs. 
What do you think of the list?
* Unforgettable (Nat King Cole)
* Can’t Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
* Can I Have This Dance? (Ann Murray)
* The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
* It Had To Be You (Harry Connick, Jr.)
* What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
* Endless Love (Diana Ross and Lionel Richie)
* I Cross My Heart (George Strait)
* I Swear (John M. Montgomery or All 4 One)
* A Whole New World (Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle)
* As Time Goes By (A Kiss Is Just A Kiss) (Michael Feinstein)
* When You Say Nothing At All (Allison Krauss)
* Faithfully (Journey)
* No Ordinary Love (Sade)
* Here And Now (Luther Vandross)
* I Can Love you Like That (John M. Montgomery)
* Power Of Love (Celine Dion)
* Tonight I Celebrate My Love (Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson)
* Everything I Do {I Do For You} (Bryan Adams)
* When A Man Loves A Woman (Percy Sledge or Michael Bolton)
* All My Life (Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville)
* I’ll Be There (Mariah Carey)
* On Bended Knee (Boyz II Men)
* At Last (Etta James)
* Don’t Know Much (Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville)
* From This Moment On (Shania Twain)
* Our Love Is Here To Stay (Harry Connick, Jr.)
* Unchained Melody (The Righteous Brothers)
What is your First Dance song?
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According to OK! magazine, newlyweds Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are planning a second wedding.
The couple was married in September in a ceremony at a Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Vancouver. The wedding not only shocked the paparazzi, who missed it, but many of their family and friends were unable to attend.
Therefore, the happy twosome is now planning a ceremony in the U.S. in coming months for 150 guests.
