Las Vegas Weddings and Honeymoons: October 2005

Wedding Lingerie: Honeymoon in Paradise

By Robb Ksiazek

There are many things to remember in preparation for your wedding day. Of the many items you can't forget, your wedding lingerie is very important. Getting the most out of your big day is all about taking advantage of every experience. This includes the honeymoon. But there is more to your lingerie than the honeymoon.

Traditions create many of the reasons why we do things, especially in weddings. You've spent so much time selecting the right invitations and the just the right dress, so why wouldn’t you do the same with your intimate apparel.

Panties play an important role in everyday life, but a more important one under your bridal dress. Many of the latest dress styles are more sensual and revealing than ever before. White thong panties are the perfect answer to the panty question. Thongs are required because there is a chance that your dress is slightly see through, and you don't want to give anything away.

Choosing the right bra might be just as easy. You want support, yet you don't want your wedding guests to see it. It also has to be seductive for the alone time that follows. There are many strapless bras that provide wonderful support, while also adding a little more in the bust. The design choices are intricate, with lacy designs that are easily transferred to the bride's chambers.

Your stocking choice is maybe the most difficult decision to make. There are many inexpensive options available, but they don't have the same appeal as vintage sexy stockings. The traditional silk variety is head and shoulders above the competition. Shiny, white legs will go a long way down the aisle and the dance floor. Pantyhose just can't provide the appeal you are looking for in a stocking.

Last, but not least, is the traditional wedding garter. It is customary to give this one out to a lucky someone in the wedding party, so you don't want to spend a fortune on it. If you want to keep one for yourself, then you can go all out. Find something that matches your personality, and make it fun. The removal of the garter is just as traditional as any other custom.

Getting the most out of your wedding day shouldn't be contingent on your lingerie, but it will definitely have an impact on your memories. Take a chance on your styles, and do it differently than all others. Make your day more special for bride and groom with the little details that are so memorable.

Robb Ksiazek researches, writes, and publishes about sexy lingerie for Lingerie-4U.biz. He feels the right apparel will allow us to be ourselves, yet someone we desire to be.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/

Make the Honeymoon Last, Six Secrets to Keep the Fires Burning

By Robert Crowell

Guys, whether you are married or in a long term relationship, everyone wants to know - what are the secrets to making the honeymoon last? There are six main things that you need to do to keep her waiting on the edge of her seat. Do these things and you will end up in a long, loving and sexy relationship.

First you both need to decide to keep the honeymoon alive. The main reason that people do not keep the honeymoon feeling is that they do not decide to. You have to consciously commit, early in the relationship, to spend the time, energy and effort to keep that honeymoon feeling. This should be the type of commitment that all of us feel good about.

Second, just like the actual honeymoon, kiss her - a lot! Even if you've been together for years and years, you should kiss her good morning, kiss her goodnight, and kiss her when you get home from work, or when she gets home from work! Your minimum should be at least three times a day. If you're not displaying your love for her in a physical way and keeping that constant reminding going, you will have a hard time keeping the honeymoon feeling alive.

Just like kissing, tell her that you love her. This also should be done at least three times every day! It is very important not just to know that you love her, but also to verbalize your feelings on an ongoing basis. You did it during the honeymoon; continue to do it now and throughout your relationship.

Go for walks! Spend time together away from the house, the apartment, and if possible, the children. Walks are great because the silence wants to be filled up with conversation. Since there is nothing else to do, you should end up talking about things you have in common, things you want to do together and your dreams. This constant reconnection does not have to be in the form of a vacation to Cancun (although that's OK), but it does need to happen often. You need time to communicate about your lives together and going for walks is the perfect way to do it

Go on dates! This part is obvious to some extent. As your relationship grows, people tend to fall into predictable patterns and boring dates. Your dates may have been limited early in your relationship due to lack of funds and you may have less to spend as you start a family, but that is okay! Whether you are rich or not rich, find inventive ways to go on dates. There are tons of ideas here on the Internet. Use them and modify them to make them your own. One of the best and least expensive date ideas for reconnecting is to go to a children’s playground. Swing on the swings, ride the seesaw and generally reconnect with your childhood and with each other. Cool date for not much money.

Finally, be a bit unpredictable. This was part of what was exciting when you were on the honeymoon. This takes some effort, as all of us tend to fall into familiar routines over a period of time. Things that you can do to be unpredictable include having flowers sent to her for no good reason and no particular holiday. Buy candy for the same non-reasons. Take half the day off, show up at noon and take her to a baseball game (if she likes baseball), an art gallery or a walk in the park, and then to dinner! The unexpected is what made things exciting before and keeps them exciting now. This is something special you can do to keep the honeymoon feeling alive.

The honeymoon period of your relationship was exciting and new. You were in a committed relationship, but you did not know everything about each other. Using the six steps above will help to not only keep you connected as your spend your lives together, but keep that sexy honeymoon feeling!

Robert Crowell writes about dating and generally romancing the girl of your dreams. There is more information at his website http://www.romantic-gentleman.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/

Planning Your Honeymoon: 6 Tips To Help

By Andrea Britt

The groom traditionally plans the honeymoon. However, most brides prefer to be in on the honeymoon plans so that they can prepare ahead too. Here are some things the two of you need to discuss when planning your honeymoon.

The honeymoon budget: The groom usually pays for the honeymoon so it is important that you both know how much you can afford to spend. The budget will determine your choice of destination and the duration of your honeymoon.
The honeymoon destination: Honeymoons are meant for relaxing, having fun and enjoying the beginning of a life together. Both – the bride and the groom – must be happy with the chosen destination. If your bride doesn’t like the heat, going to Hawaii might not be such a great idea. Likewise, if mountains are not her thing, Switzerland is out for you. Choose a destination that appeals to you both.
Weather: It is important that you consider the weather before heading to a new location. Going for an Arctic Cruise in the middle of January might not be the wisest thing to do. All honeymoon destinations have a peak season during which you experience the best of the place. If the higher rates don't bother you, travel during peak season.
Using a good travel agent: Most people think a honeymoon package would turn out more expensive than if they plan their own honeymoon trip. This is not always the case. Sometimes a good travel agent can get you great discounted rates. A travel agent can also help you pick and choose your destination, make reservations for you and in general advise you about your honeymoon plans. Using a travel agent is also helpful if you are traveling to a foreign country, which is unfamiliar territory for you.
Legalities & papers: The last thing you want on your honeymoon is to be stuck in a foreign country with some legal documents missing. Make sure your passport, visas and any other documents you may need are organized well in advance. Also get yourself an International driving permit to enable you to move about freely.
Traveler's checks: Carrying cash while traveling may not be such a great idea. It is always better to carry traveler's checks which you can encash at your convenience around the globe. Credit cards are also an option but with Internet fraud on the rise, they too pose a risk.

Wherever you choose to honeymoon, remember to plan well in advance and make all your bookings before you leave. Roughing it can be great fun and being spontaneous is exciting as well. However, your honeymoon is about pampering and sensuality and an easy, relaxing time. So plan your honeymoon with a few thoughts ahead of time to keep it the 'vacation of love' you both will enjoy!

Reprint Rights: Feel free to use this article on your website or online publication. Please remember that you must include the author's copyright, resource box and live URL links, exactly as shown below, to the author’s website at the end of the article.

Andrea Britt is owner of http://www.CharmingWeddings.com where you can find elegant, unique wedding favors, bridal shower favors, and wedding planning tips for your wedding reception and bridal shower.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/

Honeymoon Registries: A Guide to Asking for Your Honeymoon as a Wedding Gift

By Jerry Windley-Daoust

Is the cost of your wedding putting the honeymoon of your dreams out of reach? Not to worry; if you already have all the kitchenware and bedding you need, and if you have generous friends and family, your problem might be solved by setting up a honeymoon registry.

A honeymoon registry is much like a wedding registry. Just as a wedding registry allows you to create a list of gifts you would prefer to receive at your wedding, a honeymoon registry allows you to create a list of places you would like to go and things you would like to do on your honeymoon. The honeymoon registry enables your wedding guests to purchase portions of your honeymoon. Yes, your guests could just contribute cash toward your honeymoon, but somehow giving a particular portion of the honeymoon, dinner at a fancy restaurant, or a carriage ride, for example, is more meaningful.

Type the phrase 'honeymoon registry' into your favorite search engine, and you'll get thousands of results. There are three basic kinds of honeymoon registries:

Registries that require you to book your travel through the travel agency offering the registry.
Registries that allow you to book your travel either through the sponsoring travel agency (or other affiliated travel agencies), through the travel agency of your choice, or on your own. Usually these registries charge an extra fee or higher service charge if you choose not to book travel through the registry's parent travel agency.
Registries that are not affiliated with any travel agencies, requiring you to make travel arrangements on your own or through a travel agency of your choice.

If a honeymoon registry sounds like the perfect solution for you, then here is a quick guide to choosing, creating, and using one:

1. Choosing the honeymoon registry

Search for the term 'honeymoon registry' on your favorite search engine, and you'll come up with plenty of results. How do you choose the one that's best for you? Here are a few basic tips:

Take a 'virtual tour' of several different registries. Start by looking for the registry's FAQ page, then look at a few examples of honeymoon registries.
Look for professionalism. Does the site provide a thorough explanation of its services, including all fees and service charges? Does it explain who you can contact or what you can do if you run into problems? If the honeymoon registry is run by a travel agency, does the FAQ explain the company's policy for cancelled or delayed travel?
Contact couples who have actually used the registry. You can find couples by looking up old honeymoon registries and doing a web search for their e-mail addresses. Or look for e-mail addresses associated with wedding home pages hosted by the registry service. Send a friendly e-mail explaining your situation and asking for advice; most couples will be happy to offer their advice.
Talk to someone from the registry service, either by phone or e-mail. If the registry service falls short on customer service when you're signing up, don't expect better service if a problem arises.

2. Creating the honeymoon

First, you submit some basic personal information, your names, the date of the wedding, contact information, and so on. Then you create your registry, which is an itemized list of all your honeymoon expenses. Some registries charge a setup fee, usually between $100-$150; others charge nothing to the wedding couple, but charge wedding guests a 'service fee' when they buy part of the honeymoon. Most honeymoon registry websites allow you to create your registry right away over the web. Other sites put you in touch (by phone or e-mail) with a representative who helps you create your registry.

What can you list on your registry? If you can buy it, you can list it. Typical registries list transportation, lodging, activities, special amenities, and meals. Expensive items are usually broken down so guests can choose to pay only a portion of the item. For example, a honeymoon registry might list 10 gifts of $100 each toward your $1000 airfare expense.

Some honeymoon registries allow you to personalize your registry with a message to your guests and descriptions of the different parts of your honeymoon, perhaps even allowing you to upload pictures to the registry.

3. Announcing the honeymoon registry

Once your registry is set up, you need to let your wedding guests know that it exists. Many registries will provide you with printed cards announcing the registry and its web address; you can either mail them with the wedding invitation or separately. Some registries will e-mail your wedding guests if you provide their addresses.

The more tactful approach is to let your guests know about your registry indirectly. Let your parents, close friends, or wedding party members know that you have a honeymoon registry; they can pass the word along to guests. Or create a wedding web page with up-to-date information for guests, and include a link to your registry on that page. You can then list the address of your wedding web page in your invitation without directly bringing up the issue of gifts.

4. Buying gifts from the honeymoon registry

Guests look up your registry by typing your last name(s) into a search box on the registry website. After reading what you want, they click on the item(s) they want to buy and pay for the items over the website. Most registries also allow guests to purchase items by phone.

The gift-giver usually receives a certificate that is either sent to the wedding couple or to the giver (to hand on to the couple in person); some registries charge a fee to mail this certificate. Other registries notify the couple of the gift by e-mail. On any registry, you can track how many gifts you have received simply by logging into the registry.

It's important to note that most registries require guests to pay a service charge for the privilege of contributing to your honeymoon. The service charge is a percentage of the cost of the gift; the registries we surveyed had service charges ranging from 3.5% to 15%. So if a guest wants to pay $100 toward your airfare and the honeymoon registry website imposes a 10% service charge, she will end up spending $110.

5. Paying for the honeymoon

The wedding couple are ultimately responsible for paying for their honeymoon expenses. That means that any portion of the honeymoon that must be paid prior to the wedding (airfare, room deposits and so on) comes out of your pocket. Some or all of those expenses might be picked up by your guests, although most couples' honeymoon expenses are not completely covered by their registry. It's wise not to plan a more extravagant honeymoon than you can pay for yourselves.

Whatever money wedding guests contribute toward the honeymoon is placed in a holding account. The registry sends the couple a check (or electronically deposits the funds into their account) on a predetermined date, usually a week before the wedding. Even though the wedding guests paid for certain parts of the honeymoon, the couple is really free to use the money for anything they want.

6. Thanking guests

It's important to write thank-you notes to guests who bought part of the honeymoon (just as you would write thank-you notes for any wedding gift). It might actually be fun to thank guests for the honeymoon, though, because you can describe your experience in the note, you might even include a picture.

Jerry Windley-Daoust runs the Creative Honeymoon Ideas website, where you can learn more about honeymoon registries, including a side-by-side comparison of six popular honeymoon registries.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/

Las Vegas Weddings and Honeymoons

Sunday

Wedding Lingerie: Honeymoon in Paradise

Make the Honeymoon Last, Six Secrets to Keep the Fires Burning

Planning Your Honeymoon: 6 Tips To Help

Honeymoon Registries: A Guide to Asking for Your Honeymoon as a Wedding Gift

Previous Posts

Archives

About Me