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Culture And Wellness-Focused Honeymoon Ideas For 2023

 

Being in love means you get to share all your fun experiences with each other, and forever! You get to ride the highs together and sail through the lows with each other at hand. If you have a wanderlust heart and can’t wait for the wedding day, as that means you will be that much closer to your honeymoon, we come bearing ideas! For the couples who like to travel and go on fun experiences, sit tight, because this blog is just for you! While the internet-verse is full of fun travel destinations for newly-married love soaked couples, there is no dearth of options when it comes to exploring. But you want to do something different for your honeymoon: something relaxing, soul-soothing, and calming. There is no denying that wedding planning can be quite intense and, for lack of better verbiage, stress-inducing. How about a honeymoon vacation that lets the stress fade away in a blink, rejuvenates you, and allows you to finally relax after the last few whirlwinds of months? Think relaxing massages, barefoot walks in the grass, and a glass of pinot grigio by the sunset as you listen to the lapping waves. Think slow mornings and homegrown coffees in the corner cafe, fresh squeezed orange juices, and locally sourced delicacies. Now that we have your attention, here we have some wellness-focused relaxing, and culturally enriching honeymoon ideas that you might want to look into as you plan your honeymoon.

 

Wellness Focused Getaways

Imagine a farm-to-table menu with naturally sourced ingredients that are tailored to your taste, fresh juices, and a lush, natural setting. One of the top and long-lasting honeymoon trends of 2023 will be wellness-focused vacations since the demand for them is only expected to grow. Some couples even decide to start over after the wedding by forgoing alcohol and revitalizing their bodies with spa treatments, vitamin drips, and other renewing activities. Couples looking for gastronomic adventures are looking for cooks at establishments that concentrate on naturally sourced, fresh food. An increased emphasis on wellness programs is an interesting honeymoon trend. Couples are looking for hotels that provide wellness activities like sunrise yoga on the beach, nature hikes, running groups along the coast, or outdoor spin classes. Additionally, newlyweds are choosing locations that promote active lifestyles through pursuits like kayaking, biking, and other sports.

 

Arizona’s Civana and L’Auberge de Sedona Destination Hotel

In Carefree, Arizona, there is a brand-new holistic health resort called Civana. It is a place to unwind and genuinely unwind, and it is also reasonably priced. Wellness honeymoons can be completely personalized and can range from specialized spa experiences to immersive and complimentary activities like sound bath therapy, floating meditation, hiking, cycling, farmers market excursions, vision board-making, and lessons on identifying your inner spirit animal (rawr). The L’Apothecary Spa at the picturesque L’Auberge de Sedona provides individualized yoga, vinyasa vortex, and signature treehouse sessions where couples gain a stronger sense of presence, and are moved by a sound bath, and then set intentions for the future.

St. Lucia’s Marigot Bay Resort & Marina

This St. Lucia beauty retreat has updated its health offerings to include mindfulness workshops and novel spa services, including the ideal honeymoon option: a couples massage followed by a chocolate mud wrap that nourishes your skin. In a workshop meant to teach you techniques to use at home, newlyweds can also master the art of couples massage, strengthening not only their physical ties but also their emotional ones.

Fairmont Château Lake Louise, Alberta

Consider the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the stunning Banff National Park if you believe that nature and wellbeing go hand in hand. This stunning location is ideal for all-inclusive wellness retreats that promote self-care and self-discovery. There is usually a tonne of free exercise and health programs available, as well as amazing hiking, sleigh rides, and ice skating on the lake—of course before a couple’s massage.

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is beneficial to the body and mind in addition to the restorative beauty of being in the Swiss Alps because of its naturally occurring thermal waters from the Tamina Gorge, which contain remarkable minerals and healing capabilities. The private spa also has a whirlpool, steam room, sauna, home theater, private eating area, and therapy rooms for things like haki-rituals, which use the “art of touch” to relieve daily mental stress. Because eating well and enjoying delicious cuisine go hand in hand, the hotel also offers a Michelin-starred dining experience with 30 sharing dishes and carefully chosen wine pairings.

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection, Connecticut

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection is a large country estate with a 20,000-square-foot spa two hours from New York City, where honeymooners can unwind after meeting with a personal health expert to discuss goals and suggest treatments. You could choose from rites of cleansing, a traditional hammam (Turkish bath) treatment, couple-specific connectivity meditation, woodland bathing, or other ancient and current scientific and scientific activities that aim to reset both inside and out and promote well-being.

Secret Bay & Jungle Bay Eco-Resort, Dominica

Dominica, the Caribbean’s “nature island,” attracts adventurers with its diving, snorkeling, sulfur hot springs, bubbling mud spas, and longest hiking route. The Waitukubuli Wellness package at the five-star Secret Bay includes massages, Reiki, reflexology, yoga, and assessments of the body’s energy and chakras. The Jungle Bay Eco-Resort, which suffered serious hurricane damage and reopened in June 2019, offers a wellness adventure package that includes several of these outdoor activities, as well as organic food and juices, and a huge spa for all the treatments you could possibly want.

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa and Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa, California

At Cal-a-Vie, just north of San Diego, active couples will thrive because of its five-to-one staff-to-guest ratio, more than 150 fitness classes, beach volleyball, golf, pools, and 10 miles of trails that feature ideal sunset sites. There are also lots of spa and mind-body activities available, including candlelit yoga for couples in a 400-year-old chapel. The recent refurbishment of Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa revealed a brand-new high-tech wellness experience, including eight Sleep Smart mattresses that measure sleep activity and body temperature and offer sleep coaching—ideal if you frequently argue over covers or mattress firmness. Additionally, you may get on the right track with the help of Moon Juice adaptogenic blends, meditation headbands that detect brain activity and tailored AI trainers.

Velaa Private Island, Maldives

The ultra-luxurious and ultra-rejuvenating Velaa features a new invigorating program with HIIT, Spinning, circuit training, and yoga courses that emphasizes body shape and muscle mass along with mental health. Technology enthusiasts will like using Gen Smart DNA testing, which provides information on the metabolic and hereditary background to support the path to optimum health and fitness. In addition, there are pools, tennis and squash courts, a golf academy, and a full-service spa for relieving any muscle aches.

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Florida

It’s not necessary to travel far to enjoy unique companion treatments like an exhilarating massage given on a crystal quartz bed and a choice of international ritual therapies from European skin-care brand Comfort Zone. Along with magnificent Miami Beach for a traditional honeymoon experience, there are kombucha facials, salt float pools, infrared saunas, and fitness sessions like Rock Wall Boot Camp.

Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, Costa Rica

Combining a beach vacation with a few days hidden away in a lush rainforest close to Costa Rica’s Arenal volcano is a great idea. At Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, newlyweds are able to spend most of their time in soft robes and little else. Spa treatments in private outdoor huts hidden by forests and mineral-rich natural hot spring pools make for leisurely days and nights. Your Downward-Facing Dogs’ soundtrack is provided by toucans, howler monkeys, and other animals.

Santa Fe Resort, Four Seasons at Rancho Encantado

Unsurprisingly, Santa Fe is a top-notch wellness resort that is also a great place for romance. You two can participate in horticulture, gardening, and Body as Brush art programs at Sunrise Springs, which stimulate creativity and relaxation. For those who are interested, there is also a spiritual advisor on staff who performs aura cleansings for newlyweds as well as tarot card readings. The Equus Experience, a personalized experience that uses horses for self-discovery and learning, is offered at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado. Think problem-solving, the art of being present, nonverbal communication, beliefs and intentions, and how to inspire rather than control. The lessons discovered through the enjoyable interactions with the strong mammals and each other are ideally suited for a couple setting out on an epic journey.

Canyon Ranch, Massachusetts

The renowned Canyon Ranch luxury spa and wellness facility is located in the Berkshires and offers couples countless chances to bond and rejuvenate after their wedding. A couple’s coconut melt treatment, heart-based yoga, private cooking lessons using healthy recipes, a Watsu Duet—a kind of graceful warm water massage that is incredibly soothing and relaxing—a private photography hike in the mountains, canoeing on the lake, and private photography sessions are all options. You have all you require before returning to daily life.

Chenot Palace Weggis, Switzerland

Yes, it will be expensive ($8,668 for a one-week stay at Chenot Palace Weggis), but it will be worthwhile. The Chenot Molecular Lab for Optimal Living, which opened in November 2021 on the northern bank of Lake Lucerne, will have eudaimonia fans giddy with delight. The program develops a personalized treatment strategy to boost your health using mRNA-based molecular tests. Three distinct programs are now available at the renowned luxury health resort that you can enroll in while there: Advanced Detox, Recover & Energize, and Prevention & Aging Well. All contain a variety of Chernot diagnostic evaluations, medical and nutritional advice, mud treatments, massages, and more, in addition to elements that are particular to each program.

 

Culture Getaways

Experiencing the ways of a totally new country is always culturally enriching, and you come back, closer as a couple and a hundred times more culturally knowledgeable than you left. Every country has its own narrative. While we can’t possibly list down all the countries with positive cultural experiences in such a small space, some of the countries we think can leave more impact are listed down below.

 

Greece

For honeymooners, Santorini is remarkably gorgeous. It has some of the best accommodations for romance, incredible cuisine and drink, blue oceans, and orange skies. In this stunning region, there are numerous activities to try, including hiking from Fira to Oia, visiting Theotokopoulou Square or Red Beach, and sipping some of the world’s oldest wines. Voyemo, a platform allowing you to access some of the most lovely villas and is ideal for seeking a place to stay, offers custom tours with an emphasis on experiences and excursions. Athina Luxury Suites, a boutique hotel perched on the caldera’s cliffs, places you in the most desirable location just a few meters from the bustling town center. Athina Luxury Suites offers guests a once-in-a-lifetime romantic experience that combines calm and culture by enveloping them in peace, stunning vistas, first-rate service, and luxurious rooms. Not only is this a luxurious retreat, but it’s also an environmentally responsible place to be where you and your companion may have a wonderful holiday and encounter the most genuine Greek hospitality.

Tanzania

Tanzania is home to so much knowledge and history: the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro, indigenous peoples like the Chagga people, and a plethora of birds and wildlife. It also has art, architecture, cuisine, activities, and amenities. Zanzibar offers countless magnificent retreats, friendly inhabitants, and the opportunity to learn about culture while forgetting your cares and reconnecting with your inner self. This will make your honeymoon experience, unlike anything you’ve ever had. Places like Stone Town, which are steeped in centuries of Swahili culture, feature quaint shops, ramshackle streets, and historical insights that shed light on issues like colonialism and slavery. Reserve a bungalow with a garden view at the Sevi Hotel, a luxurious house with a classic design that touches the coast’s immaculate white sand. Sevi Hotel is a peaceful, tranquil haven that welcomes you to cast off your concerns and unwind with great activities like scuba diving and snorkeling, a trip to the spice farm, and unique spa treatments. Together with your significant other, go on a sumptuous vacation to the city of Zanzibar in Tanzania.

Italy

Sicily is renowned around the world as an unfathomable travel destination because of its enormous old temples, impossibly beautiful beaches, and unfathomable cuisine. Sicily offers activities for all types of couples, like relaxing on beautiful beaches, climbing in the mountains, and touring historic archaeological sites. Casale Balate creates a lovely environment, framed by century-old olive and carob trees, encircling the residence which enjoys tranquil views over the terraces, garden, and pool, if you prefer a more private and wonderful retreat in a private farmhouse style villa. While Voyemo takes care of you to create your ideal trip experience for you and your loved one, you will enjoy a distinctive luxury villa that blends modern design with natural elements from the surrounding area to create a warm and welcome atmosphere. Voyemo offers luxury travel and cultural activities all around the world if you’re seeking an amazing honeymoon like no other. Voyemo will go above and beyond to identify and arrange the ideal retreat for you and your loved one when you are ready to book your special occasion.

India

Just seven decades after gaining its independence, India’s economy has become one of the ones with the fastest growth rates in the world. The 29 states and 7 union territories that make up this South Asian nation all have different cultures, languages, and traditions. India will enchant you with its vibrant diversity. Due in part to the fact that the nation was ruled by a monarchy for thousands of years, India’s art, music, textiles, and dance have a long and illustrious past. The scope of Indian art grew with every passing time. Both Indian classical music and dance are unlike anything else in the world. India now has a remarkable array of historical sites and cultural expressions that you would like to explore together.

Honeymoons come with a lot of expectations, bearing promises of crimson sunsets by the beach, long walks on winding roads, and picnics by the brook. While all of those things are amazing, it’s important to bear in mind that what a honeymoon looks like to you, might be very different from the next bride. Honeymoons are personal and are tailored keeping in mind the couple in question. While a midnight hike might be just your jam, it might be far from ideal for the next couple. There are couples who love soaking in hot tubs and getting deep tissue massages and ordering room services, while there are couples who love to snorkel, ski, and go hiking, and each kind of honeymoon is valid and dear to us. In fact, it’s the diverse nature of honeymoons that makes them so amazing. No matter what you “taste” in honeymoon trips, it goes without saying that it is going to be a trip that you will always remember with fond memories and misty eyes. So you might as well make it worth remembering!

Our Favorite Luxe Lighting Ideas For Your Wedding

Click the link for some luxe wedding lighting ideas to add ambiance to your ceremony or reception venue in style!

Indeed, we are all about the wedding details– wedding cakes, flowers, monogrammed wedding invites, luxurious wedding venues, and everything in between. But we have to admit this understated fact: Lighting is the single most important wedding decor element at any wedding. It is not only an important wedding day detail for decor purposes but it also affects the wedding day photography sessions.

At first, whenever it comes to wedding day lighting ideas, the focus is more on function than fun. Just hear us out: the bulbs and candles you select (whether they are simple votives or over-the-top chandeliers) are they willing to ultimately light your dream wedding venue, will the light setting that you have chosen will make your wedding photographs just right, and lastly, will the ambiance keep the party going, even after the sun has said goodbye to everyone? So, before you jump over any kind of lighting plan for your wedding day lighting decor, take a moment to think about your priorities and choose a lighting idea that is not only amazing, and unique but also luxurious and leaves everyone on your guest list jaw-dropped!

A perfect and, of course, luxurious lighting idea will not only increase the overall vibe of the ambiance but will also elevate the whole mood of your celebration, and not to forget your wedding guests! So, just for you, we have curated a list of some amazing and our favorite luxe lighting ideas for your memorable and extravagant wedding. Check them out!

Chandeliers

Chandeliers are indeed very classic and elegant, especially when they are used for decorations to light up a wedding. They have always been a luxurious and old favorite for a wedding venue, but they graciously offer wonderful effects. Having chandelier decoration on your wedding day will take all your wedding guests back to a variety of historical periods, or bring a modern and luxurious feel to everything. The 1920s feel offered by chandeliers is always whimsical as they give endless photography and videography to professional wedding photographers and videographers. Nothing can beat the mesmerizing and magical glamor quite like offered by chandleries to the wedding venue. And to have the luxe lighting setting created by chandeliers, you don’t have to always go for those grand, and opulent crystal types of chandeliers to look fabulous and luxurious. If you want you can consider having small vintage-inspired chandeliers beautifully wrapped in fairy lights to bring in the cozy, romantic, and luxurious effect to the overall setting of your wedding day celebration. The ambiance illuminated by chandeliers offers great professional photography opportunities and also incredible wedding videography opportunities.

Fairy Light Curtains

It is very simple and also very beautiful to create a whimsical look of lovely and magical fairy lights draped everywhere to create luxe lighting ideas for your romantic wedding day celebration. This lovely and luxurious look doubles up at covering any not-so-fancy parts of your wedding venue or anywhere you don’t want your wedding guests to go. Fairy Light curtains also work as great photography and wedding videography backdrops. Brides can consider having this kind of light setup in their bridal suite to have incredible and whimsical bridal portraits captured by our experienced wedding photographers and videographers. The draperies and fairy lights when combined indeed offer a magical touch to the overall setting making the whole ambiance extremely romantic and inviting.

Lighting Decor With Aromatic Candles

Do you know that when it comes to luxe wedding lighting decor ideas, candles can do thousands of things that are nothing but just whimsical and magical? If you are planning to have a romantic and classic vintage-themed wedding, candles will surely set the tone for your classic and mesmerizing vintage-themed wedding. In fact, with unique and creative candle decor ideas, you can take it to the complete another end of the scale and have the sleekest, chic, and most modern wedding day candle decor inspirations that will leave all your wedding guests in great amazement. Various wedding candle vendors out in the market can easily tailor your candles to your exact colors and scents to resonate with your wedding theme and lend a perfectly and beautifully lit ambiance for your wedding guests to savor the night and also to your professional wedding videographers to capture the soft and romantic glow in the best of frames.

Lovely Lanterns For Romantic Vibe

Well, there is absolutely no denying the fact that lanterns indeed are wonderfully versatile and hold the potential to create a world of different effects, giving the best of luxurious vibes to any kind of wedding celebration. From rustic-themed weddings to contemporary weddings, we can assure you that lanterns are always a perfect choice of lighting decor. These days, as our millennial generation is always looking out for unique, creative, and luxurious wedding ideas, lanterns indeed offer some really incredible luxe wedding lighting decor ideas. You can even consider booking those wedding venues that feature lovely lanterns in the ceiling so that for your wedding day decor, you won’t have to worry much about the lighting decor, as your wedding venue will already have taken care of it in advance. Those kinds of wedding venues with lantern ceilings are pure magic and bliss to host your extravagant wedding celebration. This kind of incredibly lit ambiance will offer incredible professional photography options to talented wedding photographers and also to wedding videographers to create a stunning wedding portfolio.

Custom Neon Sign

With every new trend coming, staying, and fading away with time, especially in the world of weddings, there is one trend that is always making a huge comeback every now and then sure does not seem to be losing traction anytime soon, and that is the neon sign trends (wedding lighting decor ideas). This eye-catching and luxe wedding decor idea is indeed great if you are looking to really personalize your wedding venue in no time. You can use the neon sign to showcase your last name or even your name initials, or some cheeky phrase on display behind your head table for an instant and unique photo backdrop. These kinds of chic and quirky lighting settings are a great trend these days. As they offer something very unique and creative to capture.

Tented Light Strands

Well, these days the weather seems too pleasant in most of the states, so, if you are thinking of hosting a tented wedding reception and looking for luxe and unique lighting ideas, then we have something for you that you will surely love and it is something really chic for our professional wedding photographers and videographers to capture. To bring in the ultimate and stunning wow factor, just accent a clear-top wedding tent with dozens of draped LED string lights. Trust us, this kind of wedding day lighting decor will surely make you and all your wedding guests feel like you are celebrating under a gleaming and shining sky full of lovely stars! If you want you can be a little more experimental with this kind of wedding day lighting setting. This incredible wedding lighting idea will also look fantastic and extremely gorgeous with a standard marquee tent or sailcloth tent. An outdoor wedding reception with such kind of wedding decor and wedding lighting will surely leave all your wedding guests swooning over the luxe lighting decor and our wedding photographers and videographers delightful!

Edison Bulbs Are New Wedding Lighting Decor Addition These Days

Of course, Edison light bulbs are sleek and also a great classic and sophisticated hanging light option if you and your partner are head over heels in love with the chic and contemporary lighting decor ideas. Whether you are planning an indoor wedding reception celebration or even consider the great and panoramic outdoors for your memorable and grand wedding reception celebration, you can use Edison bulbs for your wedding day lighting decor. Consider suspending them vertically from your wedding venue ceiling on long and fancy cables to create an industrial-inspired backdrop on your wedding day. Not only an industrial-inspired ambiance, but Edison bulbs will also be able to create a rustic and vintage-themed ambiance when adorned beautifully to elevate the setting of the event space.

Pillar Candle Ceremony Altar Lighting Decor 

Apart from adoring your wedding venue or reception location with luxe lighting ideas, you can also consider making your wedding ceremony seem a little extra-intimate just by encircling your lovely and elegant wedding altar with clusters of pillar candles and of course lush greenery accents. Well, there is absolutely no denying that lush greenery and candles always make a marvelous and luxurious combination when combined together, especially for wedding day decor. We can assure you that even here also, the candles will give the space a warm and magical white glow that will make all your wedding guests feel welcome and homey. And this sparkling white glow will also offer endless photography and videography opportunities to our professional and experienced wedding photographers and videographers.

Fireworks are Indeed Something Very Extravagant

To have this kind of extravagant lighting decor at your wedding, the first thing you need to do is have a venue that allows this. Well, there are certain venues that offer some kind of unique and marvelous lighting effects that will leave you and all your wedding guests breathless. In fact, you can also consider hiring some specialists if you want to plan a romantic and incredible surprise for your darling and make your wedding day a memorable celebration, then fireworks will surely add extra drama and character to your wedding day lighting decor idea.

Glowing Furniture Is a New Lightning Decor Inspiration

So, now you have planned your extravagant and grand wedding celebration and everything is in order, so why not surprise all your wedding guests simply just by waiting until the sun has set to turn on the super cool lighting furniture that you have brought to your wedding day decor. These days the modern shape of the furniture combined with LED lights is surely a delight for your wedding guests.

Glowing Trees Are A New Addition To Wedding Day Lighting Decor Ideas

If you are planning to have an outdoor wedding celebration, where your reception area is surrounded by lavish green trees, there you can consider some different and unique lighting decor ideas to lift up the entire outdoor setting and create a lighting fairyland. You can make a truly astonishing but subtle light canopy simply throughout the branches and make a fantastic lightning setup that will not only leave all your wedding guests bewitched but also make our wedding photographers and videographers extremely happy. By strategically and creatively placing the bulbs behind the leaves, you will be able to achieve a softer, green-tinged glow from them, rather than those bright and sharp lights. The soft glow of lights will surely add a dramatic tone to all your professional portraits captured by our team of professional wedding photographers and videographers.

Uplighting Lights Are So In Trend

Have you heard of the lighting term “uplighting”? Well, if not, then trust us, it is another cool, amazing, and luxurious lighting idea that you can consider for your upcoming grand wedding lighting decor. “Uplighting” is a lighting effect created just by placing a few light fixtures on the floor or on the ground and directing them at the ceiling of the venue in order to create a particular ambiance or a setting. In order to get a stunning watercolor look to elevate your wedding day lighting setting, then you can consider bringing in group bunches of blue, purple, and pink lights together, so when they overlap and blend, and offer some really out-of-the-ordinary and modern lighting setting.

So, concluding everything, all we want to say is that you are only limited by your imagination and how many wedding photos you are willing to add to your perfect lighting vision board on Pinterest or on Instagram. With most of the above-mentioned luxe wedding day lighting ideas, we can assure you that your wedding day decor will surely be a treat to witness and also to capture in mesmerizing frames!

Wedding Popcorn Bar Ideas

Planning to have a popcorn bar at your wedding? Here's all the inspiration you need for an impactful popcorn bar to make your wedding iconic!

Planning to have a popcorn bar at your wedding? Here's all the inspiration you need for an impactful popcorn bar to make your wedding iconic!

 

Over the years, weddings have definitely had their trendy and chic decorations, unique themes, mouth-watering food, and endless dancing! Everything from surprise-yet-rehearsed wedding party dances, to modern and rustic country wedding themes, we have seen it all over the last decade!

One such aspect of weddings that never comes to a halt is the food! With every year’s something new and unique is getting added to the wedding food! When it comes to food at weddings, these days, the latest trend is focusing on the wedding day dessert table! These days our millennial couples are more focused on showcasing and offering more than just the usual wedding cake! At present, the biggest wedding day dessert trend is popcorn bars! They are gaining popularity in no time as every other couple is considering having a popcorn barn at their wedding!

Popcorn is indeed a great and fantastic treat that nearly every person enjoys and it also makes the perfect display at any wedding, regardless of the wedding theme, color, or dietary restriction. The best thing about popcorn is that it can be colorful, flavorful and it makes great wedding favors. And a popcorn bar is nothing but a great choice for vegans! Everybody just loves popcorn, no matter whether it’s salty or sweet. We can assure you that your friends and all your wedding guests will be thankful to you for this tasty and light wedding snack! And dancing the night away can make your wedding guests hungry! So, why not fuel them up to dance again with some delicious and flavored popped popcorn! Your wedding guests will love having this as a late-night snack, and leftover bags of popcorn make for cute wedding favors!

So, before we go ahead and tell you about all the incredible and unique popcorn bar ideas for your wedding day, which will not only elevate your wedding day snacking game but will also leave your wedding guests enchanted and mesmerized, here are some of the general questions that every couple face while they plan for popcorn bar for their wedding day! The idea of creating a popcorn bar usually starts with endless questions popping into the minds of couples. In that case, you don’t need to stress away as we have got you and all the questions that might be coming into your head covered!

Here are some of the simple yet important questions whose answers will help you in creating a perfect popcorn bar for your big and special day! All these questions will not only elevate your wedding day decor game but will also give our professional wedding photographers and videographers endless possibilities to capture mind-blowing wedding decor photos in the best of frames! Our experienced and talented wedding photographers have keen eyes for the details, and when with them by your side on your wedding day, we can assure you that none of the wedding details will be spared in getting documented in the most creative frames!

How many gallons of popcorn will I need for _____ number of wedding guests for my wedding day?

Well, the factor of ordering the number of popcorns depends a little bit on how much food and the varieties you are putting down on your wedding menu! If you are planning a complete sit-down meal with lots of finger food, then you might consider ordering 1.5 to 2 cups of popcorn per wedding guest! But, if you are planning to have the popcorn bar as the star of your wedding celebration, then you must go with 2 to 3 cups of popcorn per guest! Just keep in mind that some of your wedding guests might not eat popcorn and the kids will have some extra. So, just plan in a way that you may want to have more than you think you need!

Just some maths here, that will help you with your question! On average, a 2-gallon bulk bag of popcorns will serve 32-1 cup servings. Whereas, a 4-gallon bulk popcorn bulk bag will have about 64-1 cup serving!

Just for an example, if you are planning on a grand celebration with about 128 to 200 of your wedding guests, as per the above-mentioned details, you will want to purchase a minimum of 8 gallons for each guest to have one-1 cup serving of popcorn!

What is the usual serving size?

Talking about the serving size, then you must plan that your wedding guests will eat an average of 1 to 2 cups of popped corn per person! But, if you want to be more precise and don’t wanna waste any food, then you can determine the amount of popcorn (by volume) the individual containers will hold in order to determine an individual serving size for your popcorn bar at your wedding!

To get a brief and generic idea, you can fill one of your containers for your wedding guests with popped popcorn, and then pour the popped popcorn into a measuring cup to actually determine the volume (preferably in cups) that the container will hold!

This simple and easy method will help you to get an approximate idea about the typical serving size of popped popcorn on your wedding day. And this way you won’t be wasting any food and your wedding guests will have enough popcorn to savor!

How long before my wedding should I order my popcorn?

You can always place an order for popcorn for your wedding day as early as you would like! When you will submit the order you will be asked to specify your preferred shipping date, and you can choose whatever you find the best! Most brides and wedding planners prefer to get the popcorn delivered about 3-4 days before the wedding to alleviate any kind of last-minute stress and chaos! Or you can always schedule a future shipping date for your popcorn to arrive!

If you don’t want to schedule a future shipping date then we will suggest you place an order a week and a half to two weeks before your wedding day so that the popcorns arrive on time and also stay as fresh as possible for your big and special day!

What kind of theme should I consider for my wedding day popcorn bar?

It’s your wedding day and we are sure that you have already planned every inch of your wedding day in your head! But, if you ask us, all we will say is whatever inspires you and your sweetheart! You can coordinate the decoration with your wedding day color palette. Or you can also draw inspiration from something in your life (like a romantic movie, perhaps?). If you still need some inspiration, we have some ideas for your wedding day popcorn bar-

  • A movie-theme
  • An Art-Deco Theme
  • Something rustic yet chic and elegant


What are the basic things that I may need to create a popcorn bar for my wedding day?

Well, you need a lot of stuff to create a fantastic and eye-catching popcorn bar for your wedding day celebration! All you will ever need are-

Popcorn (of course!)

Chic and unique containers to hold the popcorns. When it comes to choosing the holders for popcorn, the sky’s the limit! If you want everything to be extraordinary, then you will need to think outside of the box (or bowl), when trying to figure ways to hold your popcorn snacks! You can always try the tin buckets, large Mason jars, or even baskets!

Scoops for scooping out the popcorn.

Containers that your wedding guests will use to fill with the popped popcorns! Consider adding bring in favors bags or treat cones are the unique containers to fill in the popcorns!

Various kinds of toppings or seasonings. From delicious and mouth-watering chocolate bits and chunks of bacon to seasoning both classic (Kettle Corn, Caramel, Buttery Garlic) to the unusual and scrumptious (Pizza, Sriracha, Chilli Lime), you can allow your wedding guests to mix and match the flavors of their choice to please their own taste buds!

And lastly, the napkins!

So, now all the important questions related to Popcorn Bar are answered in the above section, let us enlighten you on some really incredible and fantastic popcorn bar ideas which are popping. These unique ideas will surely leave a lasting impression on the hearts, minds, and in the mouth of all your wedding guests, and will also offer ample photography and videography opportunities to our professional and experienced wedding photographers and videographers!

Pick a Theme for Your Popcorn Bar

The initial step that comes into play when you are planning to have a popcorn bar at your wedding is deciding upon a theme! Make sure you are choosing a theme that matches your wedding theme or the style of your wedding! Like a rustic popcorn bar setup if you are planning a rustic wedding, modern and chic for a contemporary wedding style, vintage, retro, colorful and fun, and so on! If you are planning an outdoor wedding or a spring wedding celebration, then make sure your popcorn bar should have all the beautiful colors of the spring wedding palette! The options are endless for you to choose from! The reason we are saying it matches your wedding theme or style is that it will make your wedding photos look stunning!

Here are some popcorn bar theme ideas for choose based on your wedding theme-

If a rustic and vintage theme wedding is on your mind, you can have your popcorn bar set up on a wooden trolly to bring in the rustic vibe and adorn it with kraft paper. You can keep the popped popcorn in a bucket, or paper bags, and place them alongside a large chalkboard sign mentioning “Popcorn Bar is Waiting!” this style of the rustic popcorn barn will undoubtedly leave your wedding guests enchanted and wanting for more! And of course, it will be a great photography opportunity to capture!

In case, it’s your spring wedding, and we all know that when it’s spring season it’s all about colors! Especially the poppy colors! If spring is your wedding theme, you can consider a fun and bright popcorn bar made of a wagon on wheels with colorful popcorn in glass bowls and in sacks!

Opt For Proper Decor For Your Popcorn Bar

Once you are through with the theme of the popcorn bar for your wedding day, the next step is to choose the base of your popcorn bar! Like, will it be a classic vintage dresser or the cabinets? Or will you go for a cart or trolley that screams retro at its best? Or you want things to be simple, elegant, and classy, so just want to go with a minimalist console table? Or maybe you will try something fun like a couple of ladders and a vintage door as a shelf between them? Whatever you prefer, we can assure you that it will offer a great setting for your popcorn bar! Once you decide upon the setting, it’s time to put all the popped popcorn into proper containers, like the clear glass jars or bowls for a modern and chic wedding! Elegant glass jars with beautiful lids will make a perfect container for a vintage-themed wedding! Choose it as per your choice and then add a table cloth or a runner and pair it with some blooms and greenery if you want! The choice is completely all yours! You never know, maybe a well-decorated popcorn bar becomes the centerpiece of your wedding day!

Signage

No bar or food station goes without a sign on a wedding day! So, you will need at least one large signage to point at the bar and some cute little smaller tags or signs to mark each type of popcorn you display on the popcorn bar! To make your signages more attractive and alluring, you can also consider hanging banners or can bring in some string lights to accentuate the station! Choose the style of signage that perfectly fits your wedding theme and style. If you ask us, chalkboards are the most popular signages these days! Well, you can also try something vintage, modern and chic, along with many other styles, looks, and frames depending on your wedding day theme!

So, whether you are planning a grand wedding celebration or an intimate celebration with your loved ones only, adding a popcorn bar to your wedding day will be a crowd-pleasing treat that will surely delight all your wedding guests as it offers enough of a tasty snack without being overly filling!

Winter Honeymoon Destinations

Looking for winter honeymoon destinations? Here are some amazing ideas for honeymoon destinations for winter weddings!

Looking for winter honeymoon destinations? Here are some amazing ideas for honeymoon destinations for winter weddings!

Does anything in the world feel more romantic and beautiful than being alone with your darling inside a snow globe while the fluffy flakes fall down around you and your partner, all bundled up and down in knit? There is something unquestionably out-of-the-world and magical about a perfect winter scene! It gets flawless and impeccable if there are hot toddies, dancing fires, and ski-in/ski-out slopes within easy reach! For all the couples who are planning to romp in the snow and sip spiked hot cocoa then sit on some romantic beach and have pina Coladas, a winter honeymoon destination is a perfect fit!

A winter honeymoon does warm your heart and also ignite your imagination! In fact, this happens to us too! With scenic and dreamy landscapes, cozy accommodations, seasonal adventures, and off-peak perks, everything about a winter honeymoon is amazing and out-of-the-world! For all the couples who are planning a romantic winter honeymoon, we have narrowed our list to the most desirable honeymoon destinations across the world for you and your sweetheart to have a super romantic and fantastic winter honeymoon surrounded by nothing but just beautiful and white sparkling snow!

  1. Zermatt, Switzerland

Isn’t there something incredible about visiting a destination that is car-free? It is, right? One such location is the valley village in the Swiss Alps! This enchanting winter honeymoon destination is perfect for all those couples who are just fond of pristine blankets of white snow! Situated beneath the Behemoth Matterhorn mountain, the panoramic fairy-tale setting of Zermatt effortlessly attracts snow bunnies from all across the globe! This incredible and enchanting Swiss Alps ski village is the stuff of honeymoon dreams! The beautiful village of Zermatt is an ideal winter honeymoon wonderland with the prime and picturesque views of the towering Matterhorn mountain! Your winter honeymoon at this destination will be nothing short of magical and extremely romantic and yeah, cold too!

Being here, we can assure you that you and your darling will be able to spend days just admiring every inch of this wintry landscape from day to night!  Still, you and your sweetheart will be able to do some fascinating snow activities, like you can hit the slopes, go snowshoeing through serene backcountry, or even take a helicopter ride to capture this special moment in the best of frames!

Where To Stay- To make your winter honeymoon more romantic and memorable in Zermatt, Switzerland, you can consider completing your Swiss Alps honeymoon package with a stay at The Omnia! This marvelous and opulent mountain lodge is perfectly positioned on a cliff overhang just above the Zermatt village! The charismatic views of the Matterhorn will always be in the sights, whether you both are lounging in your elegantly appointed room or just having a good and relaxing time at the massive, marble whirlpool in the spa! The Omnia is home to one of the world’s best rooms with picturesque views, and its A-class, top-notch service starts from the moment you both arrive at this hotel. A stylish electric shuttle will pick you both up from the central train station, and a striking all-glass elevator whisks up to the lobby from the streets of central Zermatt in mere seconds. Mountain trails for leisurely hikes intertwine just behind the property, as does a bus stop for skiing.

  1. Finland

One of the best destinations that actually captures all the right feels for a cozy and incredibly romantic winter honeymoon, is Finland! This winter honeymoon destination has everything that a newly married couple will love to do during their honeymoon period! From crackling fires to warm drinks, to reindeer-drawn explorations, to starry night skies, Finland is indeed a perfect and extremely romantic destination for a winter honeymoon! During the months of December, all of Finland transforms into a stunning white paradise that indeed creates a panoramic setting for beautiful post-wedding photography opportunities! Amongst all the locations in Finland, the Lapland region is quite possibly the closest one that is actually a honeymooning destination in a winter wonderland! Lapland is for lovers and also for all the newly married couples who want to spend some romantic time together with each other at a location surrounded by nothing but snow! It is barren but also features a beautiful natural landscape that offers irresistible wintry charm, and its sky is also graced by the Northern Lights for more than half of the year, which indeed makes this location one of the most desired winter honeymoon destinations!

Where To Stay- Plan your Finland stay at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort as this glass-roofed igloo offers one-of-a-kind accommodations to all its visitors that are definitely worth visiting the Finnish Lapland just to experience! There is no denying that Finland is amongst the most fabulous destinations in the world to witness the magical Aurora Borealis, and these personal glass igloos will further amplify the visceral viewing experience!

  1. Queenstown, New Zealand

Summers in the States simply does not mean that you have to succumb to the bright and glowing sun! All the snow-seekers and snow lovers, you can find a setting covered within the blanket of snow in Queenstown, New Zealand! Even in the warmest months, you will be able to find stunning powder-coated ski and snowboarding activities to do and enjoy with the love of your life! Covered with snow throughout the year, this destination is a perfect getaway for all the newly married couples who are looking for the best winter honeymoon destinations! Queenstown, also known as the adventure capital of the world (yes, this is the place where bungee jumping was founded), there are oodles of snow-related activities for adrenaline-fueled couples to get their fill, including glaciers to hike.

Where To Stay- To witness the best of the views, Luxe Digs like intimate and window-laden Matakauri Lodge ensure all that frosty fun is balanced with equal parts TLC and luxury relaxation.

  1. Iceland

There is nothing more wondrous and incredibly romantic than the Northern Lights! It is indeed a very rare sight to witness, and the neon spectacle is only possible during the winters when the days are oh-so short but full of possibility, coziness, and romance! So, if you are still thinking about which destination we are talking about, then it is none other than Iceland! This stunning and amazing winter honeymoon destination has it all! From massive glaciers to beautiful ice caves to lava fields to hot springs, which are incredibly satisfying when the air is frigid and steam rises up, obscuring the other soakers! So, if you are a big-time lover of this kind of snowy setting, don’t think too much just visit this destination and have a memorable winter honeymoon with the one you love!

Where To Stay-  Come spring, The Retreat at Blue Lagoon is the best way to experience the famed waters and local cuisine (at Moss Restaurant), with suites embedded in the lava flow and terraces that give access to the geothermal waters. Hygge vibes and a mega-dose of adventure are available at Ion, which is the most luxe pick near the Aurora Borealis.

  1. Jackson Hole, Wyoming

All the newly married couples, if you are looking for one of the best winter honeymoon destinations, then Jackson Hole is nothing but perfect! This destination is a honeymoon paradise all year round! Jackson Hole has also been claimed as the mountain town amongst the top USA honeymoon destinations! The winter season at Jackson Hole is all about the blanket of a thick coat of snow covering every inch of this location, while the city’s rugged beauty still manages to shine right through the snow blanket! Two premier national parks and some of the country’s best skiing indeed offer endless outdoor adventure opportunities! And not to forget the mind-blowing backdrops to pose for some utterly romantic couple portraits!

Where To Stay- Book your romantic honeymoon stay at Amangani, to witness the wide and sweeping views of the winter scene outside! All the rooms of this stunning resort feature floor-to-ceiling windows that will bring the panoramic and snowy beauty of the outside world close to you!

  1. Japan

A winter honeymoon in the Land of the Rising Sun is indeed a great way to romance after your wedding day! Japan, also known as the Land of the Rising Sun offers an endless array of epic experiences to all the newly married couples who want to get away from the hustle-bustle of the city! With fewer crowds and at a fractional cost when compared to surrounding seasons, Japan is unquestionably one of the best destinations for a winter honeymoon!

With the unique culture and dramatic scale of megacities and majestic mountain towns, Japan is gaining popularity on the list of best winter honeymoon destinations! In Japan, the winter season is one of the quietest seasons, which clearly means the lower cost for honeymoon couples and fewer crowds in popular places like Mount Fuji and Gion! Add snow festivals, natural hot spring baths, and world-class deep powder ski slopes into the mix, and you’ll further appreciate Japan’s appeal as a winter honeymoon destination.

Where To Stay-  If you are planning your winter honeymoon in Japan, the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo is one of the best places for you to stay with your sweetheart! The 45th- floor of the Ritz’s, that is the lobby, is nothing less than mesmerizing! The views that you will be able to witness from the lobby will get only better as Tokyo is indeed a big, bold, beautiful, and also hectic city! Your honeymoon stay at the Ritz will keep you feeling refreshed and ready for more.

  1. Colorado

For an ultimate winter wonderland experience, Colorado is a no-brainer of a destination. This stunning state has more than just Aspen! Telluride, offering world-class all-levels skiing, claims the iconic Dunton Hot Springs, where all those lovely and secluded cabins beautifully make the coziest hideaways between ski runs, hot springs soak, and various other snow activities! Visiting Colorado for your winter honeymoon will be a great experience if you wanna travel locally in the States and don’t wanna switch countries!

Where To Stay- For your stay in Colorado during your winter honeymoon, you can consider Vail! This luxurious and elegant place features incredibly luxurious resorts in the form of European-inspired The Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort, and the fab ski-in/ski-out Grand Hyatt Vail!

  1. Quebec City, Canada

Well, there are some cities that seem built especially for the winter season, and Quebec City in Canada is certainly coming to life during the depths of the cold season! It is certainly magical and incredible about meandering through this old, walled city’s cobblestone streets touring shops, galleries, checking out cafes for some great coffee experience, and lastly restaurants for some mouth-watering food! Plan your Quebec winter honeymoon to coincide with the Carnaval De Quebec event to witness this snow capital’s annual two-week celebration of all things winter!

Where To Stay- To have a memorable experience during your winter honeymoon in Quebec City, plan your stay at the Auberge Saint-Antoine. The old-world vintage charm of this property will definitely capture the hearts of honeymooners! This historic 19th-century stone property is nothing but the gold standards of luxury hotels in the area!

  1. Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska

A romantic winter honeymoon in Alaska is indeed an incredible and enchanting place for all the newly married couples who are always up for winter adventures! Well, there is no denying the fact that it is going to be cold and of course, very cold in certain spots! But it will be worthwhile for your winter honeymoon! The gorgeous scenery and once-in-a-lifetime experiences at this incredible winter honeymoon destination are more than the makeup for the chilly and freezing temperature! If you ask us about a perfect time to rent an adorable and extremely cozy cabin, then it is indeed the winter season!

Well, a honeymoon is indeed the most romantic and memorable time for any couple. So, if you want to make your winter honeymoon in Alaska more memorable and want some great memories that will last a lifetime, don’t forget to take the Aurora Winter Train from Anchorage to Fairbanks to see the breathtaking Northern Lights! Trust us, the journey north through the snowy landscape is stunning in itself! The lights are usually visible from September-March, perfect for a winter honeymoon.

Where To Stay- For a comfortable and cozy stay, the Girdwood Cabin is indeed the perfect place to enjoy your leisure and alone time while being in Alaska and surrounded by nothing but a pristine white blanket of snow!

  1. Hocking Hills, Ohio

Hocking Hills in the Southeastern part of Ohio is indeed a beautiful place any time of the year, but during the winter months, it becomes an incredible destination for a winter honeymoon in the USA! If you are planning your winter honeymoon at the Hocking Hills, make sure you are completely prepared for some great and adventurous hiking! During the winter season, as the waterfalls freeze and everything is covered in white makes this destination an incredibly romantic place to explore! With the summer crowds gone, your winter honeymoon at this destination will feel like it’s a perfect winter wonderland for two!

Where To Stay- It’s your honeymoon, so the type of accommodation is all your choice! No matter what kind of accommodation you prefer for your winter honeymoon at this destination, just make sure to visit The Inn at Cedar Falls for a classic afternoon spa retreat! Woo your sweetheart with a couple’s massages and cherish some long and relaxing time together!

Summing everything up! These are some of the best winter honeymoon destinations that are sure to keep things hot, even as the snow falls!

Create a Classy Christmas Wedding

Planning for a Christmas wedding? Check out our blog for some amazing Christmas wedding ideas for details for a beautiful festive wedding!

Planning for a Christmas wedding? Check out our blog for some amazing Christmas wedding ideas for details for a beautiful festive wedding!

If you just got engaged and are currently contemplating the month you should get officially hitched, December might not be the most obvious choice of month to get married! But after weekends of long and warm days, the month of December brings the ultimate festive cheer that translates to holidays and celebrations with amazing food and family time. And if you love all the things that make this month so magical, then getting married in December can be the most ideal choice for you! A December wedding is full of off-season perks as only the most daring and adventurous couples decide to get married this month. A wedding in December means more available wedding dates, reduced rates, available venues, and less stress about the weather since your celebration will be most likely indoors.

Since there are fewer weddings in December and winter in general, your wedding event is sure to stand out and your guests would not experience “wedding fatigue” as they do during the spring and summer wedding season. Plus you will have endless holiday-inspired ideas and save a lot on wedding décor as the wedding venues will most likely be decked with holiday wedding décor.

Somebody truly said that it’s the most wonderful time of the year and a Christmas wedding can be the ultimate magical experience for you and your loved ones. If you are a holiday enthusiast couple just like us, throwing a winter Christmas wedding or a wedding celebration that is close to Christmas can be the ultimate fête. Unlike your annual ugly sweater party or white elephant gift exchange, your Christmas wedding can be the grandest affair with classy and glamorous wedding details and ideas that strongly nod to the magical season. Walking in a winter wedding wonderland can not only be an ethereal experience but also bring in a cheerful wedding photography session that will go down as one of the prettiest photo sessions in a sea of spring and summer wedding portraits. Snowy wedding portraits have always stolen our hearts as they are etched with romance, holiday cheer, festive moods, and enchanting snow blankets.

 

Classy Christmas Wedding Ideas And Details

 

Christmas inspired wedding cake 

What do Christmas and weddings have in common? A big fat gorgeous cake! From a classic three-tiered wedding cake dressed up with pinecones, cranberries, and mistletoe to a boldly designed red and white Christmas wedding cake topped with jingle bells and candy canes, Christmas wedding cake inspirations are endless. Different cake adornments like pine cones, berries, and pine needles are often associated with Christmas-inspired wedding cakes which can make you definitely feel the air of the holiday season. A simple and chic all-white wedding cake can also be dressed up with fresh cranberries, holly, or sugar flowers to jazz up a simple white fondant confection. If wedding cake is not your thing, then you can slightly hint at the Christmas season by bringing in certain unique wedding desserts and dishes that can easily take on a holiday form, like Christmas tree-shaped canapés made with cucumbers, cheese, and nuts.

Christmas wedding décor 

Greenery is a special and natural choice for dressing up at a Christmas wedding. It is also one of the best inspirations for a winter big day as it is flexible and can be used in many unexpected ways. For instance, long green garlands can be used to line the tent draping, chandeliers, and pool along with accented berries and classic red ribbons to make it all the more Christmassy! Another Christmas wedding detail idea is the use of jingle bells in different details. From giving out jingle bells as wedding favors to adorning simple white fondant wedding cakes with jingle bells, there are several elevated takes on the Christmas tradition and many ways to embrace it. You can also create homey holiday vibes by hanging drapes of greenery along with pinecone-accented wreaths, gathering Christmas trees, and modern wrapped orbs just like you would do at your home.

Christmas wedding invitations 

Christmas-inspired wedding stationery ideas are mostly inspired by holiday design themes which will most likely stand out in a way that makes things clear for your guests. Just like the invitation suite sets the tone for the big day, your Christmas invitation suite will likely set the scene for a Christmas-themed wedding photo gallery or album. For your holiday wedding, it is time to embrace the season by styling paper goods with accents like greenery, ribbons, and ornaments. You should never shy away from using red and green while designing your Christmas wedding invitation themes. You can always complement the shades with earth tones, metallic accents, and winter blues on your invitations, save the dates, menus, and place cards. The goal here is to make your wedding stationery stand out enough so that your guests take immediate notice of the holiday wedding theme.

Christmas wedding favors and welcome gifts 

Luxurious wedding favor ideas during the colder months are all about celebrating the festive cheer of the season. You can consider combining the festive gift ideas with traditional wedding gift inspirations to say thanks to everyone attending your wedding. For instance, Christmas ornaments inscribed with your monogram or wedding date can be a great welcome addition to your guestbook. Christmas wedding favor ideas can also involve DIY projects like handmade jams with seasonal spice, handcrafted candles, snow globes, baked goods, and late-season wines. These terrific Christmas-inspired wedding favor ideas can subtly welcome your guests to the big December wedding and can match with any destination, theme, or color palette.

Christmas themed cocktail reception 

Incorporating flavors like peppermint, cranberry, and eggnog in your ravishing Christmas-themed cocktail party can be a nostalgic spin to the good old Christmas flavors. You can bring in holiday-themed cocktails like champagnes and a luxurious selection of wines and add a dose of Christmas charm to completely make it your own. Festive wedding cocktails are the typical Christmas cocktails that include certain signature recipes like “Love Potion” or “Merry Mule.” You can add your own spin by presenting your assortment of Christmas wedding cocktails in an ice bucket with frozen berries and pine needles. Hot beverages and cocktails are also good for warming up when the temperature outside is freezing. You can serve some of the season’s most beloved hot cocktails, like mulled wine, buttered rum, spiked apple cider, and hot toddies, as well as non-alcoholic options like hot chocolate, coffee, and herbal tea.

Christmas themed wedding color palette 

Before you go out all red and green for your Christmas wedding, consider picking your favorite holiday hues with metallic and natural accents to bring in a luxurious and royal charm. For instance, you can bring in mid-century modern rental furniture, textured linens, and flocked Christmas trees in a more natural wedding color palette and accent them with Christmas-inspired wedding colors instead of making your wedding look like a gift wrapping paper.

Christmas wedding flowers 

Christmas wedding flowers can also be combined with a lot of greenery and dry flowers. Since natural flowers become sparse during this time of the year, wedding flower options like potted amaryllis flowers can be great to pair with your winter wedding décor. Instead of traditional wedding flowers, you can also go for a dried-up tree branch wrapped up with fairy lights and surrounded by votive candles and garlands of white flowers to keep with the winter wedding theme. Pine cones and green garlands can be a great option for your alternate winter wedding flowers.

Christmas reception tablescapes 

When deciding on the reception table décor for your Christmas wedding, you need to decide whether you want it to be clean and minimal or ornate and colorful. Both kinds of Christmas wedding tablescapes come with their own individual charm. While busy reception tablescapes are full of excitement and provide your guests with a lot of interest and photo ops, clean and minimal tablescapes provide guests with lots of room to pass the plate and encourage them to talk and hit the dance floor. To make it more Christmas-oriented, you can include personalized details like a signature napkin with a wordplay quote or monograms so that your guests can take them home in fond memory. Another idea is to use a special quote with a name tag and add it to every wedding detail from wedding signage to cocktail names and invitations in a complete holiday-themed design.

Christmas themed wedding lighting 

Another amazing wedding planning inspiration is to incorporate wedding lighting that sets the tone for the entire celebration. Decking up your reception space with mood lighting is one of the most fun parts of planning a wedding. Christmas wedding lighting ideas can start with a well-lit Christmas tree and garlands that can transform the entire event space into something magical. Also, string lights can play a vital role in setting the mood for a Christmas wedding. Whether you choose colorful bulbs or stick with the classic white string light, adding them to your wedding venue will amp up the space and make it undeniably cheerful and cozy. You can string them across the ceiling, around doorways, in the trees, or even use them as an addition to a decorative floral arch.

Grand Christmas wedding send-off 

Make it snow, make it glow! Grand wedding send-offs are memorably creative and stay with us for a long time. Ask your guests to make their own snowflakes in the form of a confetti shower and send you off to your exotic honeymoon as you sign off for the big wedding day. Sparkler wedding exits can also add a magical charm to your wedding exit idea. And if you are the eco-conscious type, then opt for a vintage red bus to make your grand wedding exit at the end of the Christmas wedding night.

Christmas menu ideas 

Dining is made easy with our Christmas wedding. Your Christmas wedding menu can involve your traditional holiday-inspired menu with a few romantic upgrades. Christmas dinners are already special and if you’re hosting your wedding on this special day, then do not forget to include certain Christmas staples like gingerbread cookies, festive Christmas drinks, cookie pops, chocolate-covered pretzels, and gingerbread men. You can also add healthy Christmas alternatives in your food menu like fruits stacked into a snowman or Santa shape, celery sticks stuffed with peanut butter in the shape of reindeer, and a good old charcuterie board.

Christmas wedding dress ideas

As a bride who is hosting a winter wedding on or around Christmas Day, you can opt to play your part by wearing a Christmas-themed wedding dress with lace sleeves, intricate layers, and warm wraps! A Christmas bridal outfit can be anything from a chic ball gown with embellishments and endless yards of organza, lace, or tulle or a lace wedding dress with a combination of ornate lace and tonal beading mimicking the intricacy of a snowflake. Lace-adorned long sleeve wedding dresses can also keep your arms from feeling chilly on the big day celebration. As a subtle alternative to the traditional white gown, you can also opt for wedding dresses in blush tones and champagne hues. Outfits of your bridesmaids can also be planned in deep and dark shades in fabrics like satin that offers a luxurious shine to contrast the wintery landscape.

The benefits of a Christmas wedding are not only limited to holiday-inspired wedding décor and festive wedding ideas, but your wedding can be the ultimate time where all your loved ones come under one roof and take some time off to be with each other. It’s also nice to get out of town at this time of the year with cold and snow engulfing certain parts of the world and exotic beach wedding destinations turning even dreamier. So you can take your best pick for a dream honeymoon getaway right after your Christmas wedding. Also for couples who love minimalist wedding ideas, the chances are that your wedding halls will already be decked with built-in themes and it will take a very little effort to transform it into something that is uniquely your own. Upscaling your Christmas décor and turning it into your wedding décor ideas is another great way to repurpose wedding décor elements for having an eco-chic wedding.

A Christmas wedding in December can be an ideal opportunity to celebrate the best of this festive season and throw an amazing holiday wedding party that will send your guests home smiling. From bright winter holiday cocktails to decking up the wedding halls in white, green, and red details, there are so many chic ways to host your Christmas wedding. If throwing fake snow all over your wedding is your idea of going overboard and tacky, then there are pretty chic Christmas wedding details that can add colors to your favorite winter whites in an elevated way that sprinkles a dose of holiday magic sparingly and intentionally.

Winter Weddings in Warm Climates

How to get the feel of a winter wedding in a warm city? Check out some amazing ideas to incorporate winter elements into your wedding!

How to get the feel of a winter wedding in a warm city? Check out some amazing ideas to incorporate winter elements into your wedding!

 

Winters! The most romantic and cozy time of the year. When all you want is some hot cocoa or hot chocolate and the love of your life wrapped in a cozy blanket with you against a fireplace! Everything about this season is extremely romantic and inviting! But, there are times when the weather outside is frightful, but that should not make you stressed as you can still host a wedding that is nothing but delightful!

Talking about winter weddings, then there is nothing quite magical and incredibly romantic other than hosting a winter wedding no matter where you are residing! From exciting and soothing holiday-inspired music to pretty wintry blooms, pristine blankets of gleaming white snow, endless snow-filled wedding photography and videography photoshoot opportunities to sparkling and bold wedding decor ideas, everything about this season is all about love and magic! All these beautiful seasonal wedding details can add warmth and charm to even the frostiest of days! A wedding during the winter months is nothing but a kind of a best-kept secret! From scenic and incredibly photogenic forest overlooks to cozy candle-lit spaces and the enthusiastic cheer of the holiday season, winter weddings always bring a whole new level of romance, excitement, and bundles of happiness!

Well, there is no denying the fact that winter weddings are absolutely magical, but if by any chance you live in an area or state where you are not lucky to get a snowfall or two, we understand that it gets kind of hard to find inspiration for an authentic winter wonderland wedding that you actually desire! So, don’t worry we have got you covered under these circumstances! With the below-mentioned ideas, you can bring plenty of winter season magic to your wedding even if you won’t get a single real snowflake!

All the couples who stay in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and other such states that have pleasant months all year round, really want to have a classic winter wedding in warm climates, this blog is especially for you! So, what if you don’t get to witness snowflakes or can’t have a pristine blanket of sparkling white snow as the backdrop for your wedding portfolio, trust us, these amazing and out-of-the-box ideas will get you going, and help you to host a magical and stunning winter-themed wedding!

Make “Snow” for the Bride to walk on

For a bride, the most memorable moment is when she made her way down the aisle all decked out in the glowing and expensive designer wedding gown! At that exact moment, all the eyes are glued to her and she just becomes the center of attention! The wedding guests can’t keep their eyes off her and even our professional photographers and videographers just can’t’ stop capturing her in their cameras! In order to bring in the true and real winter vibe while a bride walks down the aisle without the actual snow, you can consider getting a gleaming white carpet runner and sprinkling white or silver glitter into it! This kind of setting will create an illusion of walking on the snow to get to the altar! To make a bride’s entrance more swanky and winter authentic, you can also consider lighting the aisle with candles leading to the altar that is decorated with seasonal blooms such as roses, hydrangeas, garden roses, and white cherry blossoms! You can also consider bringing in ivory-colored curtains placed in such a way that they reveal the aisle edge which you can consider garnishing with sprawling seasonal greenery!

Make Use of Lighting

It does not matter whether you are yourself planning to decorate your wedding venue or just hiring a professional decorator to elevate the entire look of your wedding venue, to keep the winter feel alive throughout the celebration from start to finish, make sure that lighting is being used to its full potential! You can bring in soft, blue lights as they create a romantic illusion of “cold” and make the entire ambiance feel more wintery than it really is!

But if you don’t wanna play around with soft, blue light for your wedding day lighting decor, fairy lights are always the best option! They make everything appear more magical and romantic! With a white aisle setting inside, a spring of glistening twinkle lights can help set the overall mood and tone of your winter wedding in warm climates! For more unique and creative lighting decor ideas, you can consider dangling them from the ceiling, or even adding them into the tablescape decor, or even stringing them into a majestic canopy at your wedding reception! But if in case you are planning an outdoor winter-themed wedding for your wedding day during warm climates you can consider creating a Narnia-esque winter scene by stringing lights around the trees along with some artificial snow!

Bring in Winter Colors to Your Wedding Decor

Well, when it comes to the winter wedding color palette, then there are some incredibly fantastic combinations that actually feel like winter! For instance, silver and blue when paired together give a very cool feel and gracefully go with the season while highlighting the true winter vibe! But, it is not just the cool colors that bring in the magic of the winter season or are perfect for a winter-themed wedding, some other color combinations like red and silver when paired together also bring out a very winter-ish, holiday-inspired feel!

Apart from winter colors, you can also consider adding a few greenery garlands, swags, wreaths, and pine cones, as these wedding elements can easily turn any wedding space into a perfect winter wedding backdrop! If you can’t suspend greenery wreaths from your venue’s ceiling or chandeliers, tie them to chairs or line your ceremony aisle with lush runners.

Choose a Barn Wedding Venue for True Winter Season Essence

To get the ultimate winter vibe for your wedding day, choose a barn-style wedding venue as the rustic feel of a barn wedding venue will definitely bring in the winter vibe alive in its own way! A barn wedding venue when adorned with minimal winter-inspired decorations like long garlands of greenery will undoubtedly transform the space into a cozy cold setting for your winter-themed wedding! This kind of wedding venue will not only help you in bringing all the wintry vibes to your wedding day but will also set the overall tone for the ultimate wedding photography and videography experience! Our experienced wedding photographers and videographers will have a great time capturing your winter-themed wedding at this kind of wedding venue even when it is hot outside!

Neon Sign on Wooden Backdrop for Classic Winter Vibe

So, now that you have booked a rustic barn wedding venue for your wedding day, bring in the neon signs to elevate the entire setting! There is no denying the fact that a rustic wooden backdrop indeed feels warm and cozy, but just with the addition of neon signs, the overall setting will have a modern and chic vibe! Talking about neon signs, there are endless options available for you to choose from! Go for the signs that say, “Love Made Me Do It”, or “Always & Forever” or something more romantic and catchy that resonates with both of your personalities and love story!

Decorate Your Wedding Arch with White Floral

Who says that only red flowers bring in the winter vibes alive in the best possible way? Well, that is not a hundred percent true! If you are planning on having an indoor winter wedding celebration, you can consider garnishing your wedding arch with sparkling and impeccable white florals as they will definitely make your wedding guests feel like they are walking in a winter wonderland indoors! Exchanging your wedding vows against this charismatic white floral arch will also elevate your wedding photography game! Trust us, with this kind of floral setting your wedding photographs will look like they are straight out from a romantic fairytale book!

Emerald Color Outfits for Bridesmaids & Groomsmen

When it comes to wedding colors for bridesmaids’ dresses, emerald is indeed a great choice! It looks especially stunning in the wintertime! So, while you are slipping into an impeccable white designer wedding dress, you can ask your lovely ladies to get decked out in emerald-colored short or long gowns, depending on their choice of bridesmaids’ dress! The same can work for groomsmen too! The groom himself can opt for an emerald-colored suit and allow his handsome and charming groomsmen to color-coordinate their suits and make a perfect winter celebration to remember!

Add Velvet Accent to Your Bridal Bouquet

Winters and velvet always go hand in hand! So, what if you are staying at a location where you don’t get the chance to experience the cold days as it always stays warmer, you can still have a winter-inspired wedding day with all the winter elements! And talking about winters, velvet is a must-added element! Adding them into your dresses might be a bit of a daunting task, so, instead of that, you can add a touch of velvet to your bridal bouquet! Tie your wedding day bridal bouquet together with a beautiful velvet ribbon as will it instantly add a wintry vibe to your fresh flowers! Just a small addition to your wedding bouquet will elevate your overall bridal look for your big day in no time!

Seating Chart with The Combination of Silver & Blue Color

As already mentioned above, there is a certain combination of colors that work best to bring out the wintry vibes, no matter what kind of climate you experience on your wedding day! One such classic winter combination is blue and silver! Blue and silver, when paired together, bring out the best vibe of the winter season. The blue highlights the cold whereas the silver brings in the illusion of snow! So, elevate your winter-themed wedding game just by adding a winter wonderland vibe to your wedding space with a silver and blue seating chart! This kind of color combination will do wonders to your wedding day pictures, indeed!

Metallic Stationery- A Big Yes for Winter Wedding

An authentic winter wedding is incomplete without sparkle! If it is a winter wedding then sparkles are mandatory, no matter what! So, why not introduce some sparkle and glitter through your wedding stationery! You can gracefully add a touch of winter snow sparkle to your wedding stationery by incorporating metallic foil accents! This will not only make your wedding decoration a cut-above-the-rest kind of setting but will also give endless photography options to our professional and creative wedding photographers and videographers!

Classic White Wedding Cake Adorned with Greens

A wedding is incomplete without a wedding cake! And when you are planning a winter wedding a white wedding cake is an incredible and the best option! An impeccable white wedding cake when adorned with green accents makes a perfect wedding cake for a memorable winter wedding! The reason we are saying that you must consider a white wedding cake for your wedding day is that an all-white wedding cake looks like it is covered in snow! To make it more personalized you can top off your white wedding cake with some edible greens to bring in the happy and romantic festive winter touch to the overall look of your wedding cake!

Add White, Green, & Red Centerpieces

White, red, and green are the ultimate color combination for an ideal winter wedding! And if you are in search of an ideal centerpiece for your winter-themed wedding that becomes the center of attention then look no further than having a classic combination of white, green, and red florals!  These three color combinations together will not only look festive and chic but will bring out the best of wintry vibe to your overall wedding celebration look! These three stunning colors are the most desired color combinations when it comes to winter weddings! You can also incorporate these three colors into your winter wedding decor and bring in the true winter vibes alive in the best of frames!

Opt for a Cozy Sweetheart Table

Well, your sweetheart table is indeed the showstopper of your wedding reception! So, for your winter wedding make it cozier so that your wedding guests and wedding photographers can’t take their eyes off it! Add a satin runner, warm candles, and simple greenery at your sweetheart table to bring in the romance and coziness in abundance! This kind of sweetheart table setting will not only bring in the festive vibe to your table setup but will also make the entire mood of your wedding reception inviting and incredibly romantic!

So, summing everything up! No matter where you are staying in the States you can always work and bring in the magic of the romantic winter season to your wedding day celebration! Whether you experience cold and freezing days or not in your area, these above-mentioned ideas will definitely help you plan a perfect and unforgettable winter wedding even in warm climates!

Happy Winter Wedding!

Christmas Cruises for Your Holiday & Honeymoon

Nothing beats a luxurious Christmas cruise right after your wedding! Click to explore the most beautiful cruises from around the world!

Nothing beats a luxurious Christmas cruise right after your wedding! Click to explore the most beautiful cruises from around the world!

 

There are couples who have always worn traveling pants and trotted throughout the globe. But a honeymoon is different. This is the first time you will be taking a trip as a newlywed and make decisions as a family. Isn’t that wonderful? Whether you are a lie on the beach with a coconut kind of a person, or fly high in a jet plane with your sweetheart kind of a traveler, or let me try all the exotic cuisines before the world ends, or adventure junkies, or snow bunnies, or city folks, an adventure of your kind awaits you. There are incredible ways and places to indulge your personal idea of romance out there.

Your honeymoon will be the first post-wedding getaway, and out of all things, it should be epic! Picture this: You wake up next to the love of your life in a fluffy bed that looks straight out of a Parisian dream and look out to a spectacular seascape from your floor to ceiling windows! You then slip into your plush satin robe and open the door for a butler to deliver your decadent breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at the pool, followed by a spa session, and head off to explore a new exotic city like Santorini or Tel Aviv and do all the touristy things exclusively planned for you. Doesn’t that sound like a dream?

After a satisfying day of sightseeing and checking off all the points of interest, you dining in a luxurious restaurant by Lake Como in Italy while being surrounded by palatial villas and jaw-dropping vistas or sidle up to an elegant circular bar in Paris while listening to old French songs sung by a pair of oldies. You might also catch up on a musical show at Australia’s Sydney Opera House or play your game of Blackjack at the posh Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas or check into one of the top hotels for an exclusive honeymoon stay or head back to your cruise suite for the night. There are so many options when it comes to honeymoon cruises 2022 for indulging in a lifetime experience right after your holiday wedding. Let us find out some of the best Christmas cruises for an unforgettable holiday and honeymoon!

Most loved holiday honeymoon cruises from around the world:

 

Norwegian Cruise Line

Has your idea of an exotic honeymoon always been taking a trip on one of the honeymoon cruises to Hawaii? Nothing gets better than hopping on the trip of a lifetime amidst swaying palm trees with the Norwegian Cruise Line. Known for being home to some of the dreamiest wedding venues across the US, the exotic islands of Hawaii have always been also known for being home to some of the best honeymoon cruises ever. The Pride of America is a part of this cruise line that sails from Honolulu and takes you through different Hawaiian islands including Hilo, Kona, Kauai, and Maui. This can let you have a white Christmas with the white and powdery sand of Hawaiian beaches and a green Christmas with the unique black sand beaches native to only this part of the world. It is known for having a flexible style that is perfect for couples who are inclined to a port-intensive itinerary as well as itineraries that are perfect for couples with a strong adrenaline rush and looking to have some Hawaiian adventure!

Disney Cruise Line 

Known for being the destination to all the exotic and dreamy honeymoon cruise ideas, the Disney Cruise Line gets even more magical around the holidays. The special holiday-themed sailings are met and greeted by Disney-themed characters that sail from Port Canaveral on one of the most delightful cruise ships ever. You can visit the secluded island retreat from Disney’s along with Castaway Cay, and charming colonial Nassau, Bahamas. It is also famous for giving out honeymoon cruises all-inclusive packages that include special and separate areas for honeymooners which are created specifically for adults. From a pool, an intimate Italian restaurant, an all-night complex with several different bars to a decadent spa and an exclusive beach night, the honeymoon cruises packages all-inclusive from Disney can be a dream!

Princess Cruises

Exclusively ideal for couples voyages from Princess Cruises includes Salsa classes along with food and wine tasting sessions. Whether you have been looking for some stay-at-home date ideas without actually staying at home or browsing through honeymoon cruises packages that include big scenery, big wildlife, and big adventure, then you’ve found the perfect honeymoon. One of the best honeymoon cruises, the Golden Princess departs from Seattle starting from May through September and sails to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, British Columbia. If you want to enjoy a winter wonderland but do not like dealing with the cold then you can have both with these cruise lines as they feature “snowfall” of faux flurries in an atrium and staterooms have virtual yule logs. You can also experience the exciting gold rush history in this antique train journey, trek through the magnificent glaciers, and enjoy the immersive cultures of Alaska’s native people while traveling in this luxurious cruise honeymoon. Hopping from a casino to the movie theatres to shopping districts, this honeymoon on a cruise will be one unforgettable trip of your lifetime.

Carnival Cruise Lines

Designed for some fun in the sun, when you think about having a carnival cruise for your honeymoon, nothing can be better than the exotic Carnival Freedom from Carnival Cruise Lines. Cruising for Christmas without skipping out on all the holiday traditions sounds like a true dream! From in-room Christmas music to traditional Christmas day meal with turkey and pecan pie to tons of Christmas decorations, your search for executing glamping ideas for an unforgettable honeymoon starts right here. It departs every Sunday from Fort Lauderdale, and you can sail year-round for 6-nights to Western Caribbean ports of call in Key West, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. These cruises for honeymoons are the home for some of the most sought-after honeymoon adventures in the Caribbean. From the Las Vegas-style atmosphere featuring casinos and nightclubs to parties in a piano bar, there are many honeymoon cruises all-inclusive packages to find your best fit.

Ama Waterways Cruise Line

Ama Waterways Cruise Line is considered to be one of the best honeymoon cruises, sailing through the Rhine River truly sounds like a romantic reverie that just came true! Starting from  Basel, Switzerland, or from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, this cruise for a honeymoon can let you experience Europe’s Christmas through iconic markets in France, Germany, Austria, and Hungary while stopping for mulled wine, artisan crafts, and dazzling light displays. The medieval villages and quintessential castles can look straight out of your favorite fairy tales and one of our favorite honeymoon cruise tips for couples would be to cuddle and cozy up like you are having a staycation when you are traveling through some of the prettiest places on earth! The best part of these cruises honeymoon, which makes it one of the best and iconic cruise deals for honeymoon, is that they only take less than 150 people on board which makes a very intimate and modern atmosphere with English as their common language.

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Home to some of the best beach wedding venues there is no end to how pretty the islands of Tahiti can be! For your dreamy honeymoon on a cruise, you can check out the Paul Gauguin Cruises. Setting sail from Papeete in Tahiti, Paul Gauguin Cruises honeymoon sails every Saturday for a 7-night voyage the idyllic coral atolls of Raiatea and Tahaa, and the itinerary includes overnight stays in Bora Bora, Moorea, and Papeete before disembarkation. One of the most exclusive and effortlessly luxurious cruises for a honeymoon that feels like an endless summer dream, your honeymoon on cruises from Paul Gauguin will allow you plenty of time to bask in sunlit beaches and enjoy water sports right off the back of the ship. This cruise ship only visits smaller ports and the honeymoon rooms feature oceanfront balconies making it gorgeously intimate and unimaginably luxurious. The casual and elegant cruise for your honeymoon carries less than 350 guests and is home to one of the finest personal service and fabulously gourmet cuisines meticulously prepared and presented under the supervision of top-rated French chefs.

Viking Ocean Cruises

When you are daydreaming about a star-grade cruise for a honeymoon, there is a high chance that you have come across Viking Ocean Cruises! Exclusively carrying only 930 people on board, this star cruise is home to floor-to-ceiling window views of the snow-capped Nordic mountains, infinity pools, crackling fireplaces, and stately verandas that offers offer ample ways to cuddle up with your loved one while taking in your surroundings. When you think about an old-world Christmas that goes through magical European holiday markets, this honeymoon holiday cruise can make it a reality. This honeymoon cruise goes through the North and Norwegian seas from England to Norway. After admiring the view, you can reconnect while sipping tea at the airy Wintergarden lounge or relaxing in the Nordic spa’s snow grotto or sauna.

Windstar Cruises

Setting sail from Turkey from Istanbul or from Athens, Greece, Windstar Cruises are anything but an ordinary cruise experience for honeymooners! Windstar Cruises are known for giving a chic feel to the guests in a chartered sailboat. Cruising through the Mediterranean, this honeymoon Cruise is known for offering attentive service, superb dining, wide-open teak decks, a casual atmosphere, and the romance of some of the trendiest destinations. Including some of the most incredible places like Greece, Istanbul, Mykonos, Santorini, Bodrum, and Kusadasi, this honeymoon cruise offers an incredibly laid-back atmosphere without any schedules or restrictions for couples to have a time of their life while on their honeymoon.

Celebrity Cruises

For a vacation to remember as newlyweds who are looking to set sail on a cruise on their honeymoon, this exclusive cruise experience is not going to disappoint! It is easy to see why Celebrity Cruises are considered to be one of the finest ships in the cruise industry and come with one of the highest ratings of customer satisfaction. It has also been rated as the best cruise line for couples who are looking for various opportunities for romance. Whether a couple is looking to reconnect during a couples’ massage or while dancing the night away under the starlit skies, this gorgeous ship becomes a destination in itself. One can sip cocktails at the ice-topped Martini Bar & Crush or retreat to The Lawn Club for live jazz music, the seclusion, and exclusively romantic atmosphere makes it one of the most unparalleled cruising experiences for couples. It sails every Sunday from May to August for 7 nights from Cape Liberty to beautiful Bermuda with an unequaled length of stay: three days in port. This honeymoon cruise line is home to exotic opportunities for rejuvenation and relaxation featuring club-style spa vacations along with splurging in the specialty restaurants like the Tuscan Grille.

Honeymoon is the trip of a lifetime for every newlywed! After getting married to the person whom you love the most, what can be more exciting than taking a wild trip down the road or across the ocean to a faraway land and taking some time off from the whole wedding madness that kept you awake at night for so long? Your honeymoon is the break from your daily lives both of you deserve, with your growing family. A dreamy honeymoon allows you to enjoy each other with all the planning and stress behind you. Probably it is the time you take your forever-planned honeymoon social media hiatus and focus on the things that truly matter the most. This is the time of your life that will set the tone for all the upcoming adventures of your life and provide memories that will last you a lifetime.

There are selected high-end cruise lines from around the world that are not about images of families in Mickey Mouse ears, waterslides, and thousands of people floating on behemoths. If you are looking for honeymoon cruises in 2021 to set sail after your holiday wedding, the above-mentioned voyages can make your dream come true as they set sail through some of the most romantic places on this planet. From sailing through some of the dreamiest wedding destinations to giving you highly romantic adventures, there are so many reasons to seriously consider hopping on a 21st-century love boat for your honeymoon.

Why You Should Consider a B&B Wedding Venue

Looking for a wedding venue? Here's why you should consider a B&B wedding venue for your upcoming wedding!

Looking for a wedding venue? Here's why you should consider a B&B wedding venue for your upcoming wedding!

 

Does thinking about your wedding day give you a whole zoo instead of simple butterflies? It is needless to say that planning for your big wedding day is one of the most exciting yet daunting things you will ever do in your entire life. With so many details to take care of from planning a luxurious wedding photoshoot with all the must-have wedding photos to getting in touch with all the wedding vendors and preparing at least a million lists, it is not easy to be a bride! And where is that one place where everything – from all the shiny and glamorous wedding details to the little and thoughtful wedding ideas will come to life? Yes, it is your wedding venue. Your choice of wedding venue is the live stage for all your hopes and dreams that you have always secretly coveted for your big day. After picking up a wedding date, it is the second most important wedding decision that will require certain homework. Thankfully there are thousands of wedding venue options for brides across the country or even beyond it to choose from and get married at. But what is it about intimate wedding venues that set them apart from all of its contenders?

Think about an intimate space that feels like home with a quaint little garden and charming on-site guest rooms where you will be tying the knot with the love of your life while your most dear ones are going to cheer you on! Talking about some of the dreamiest wedding venues across the country we cannot leave out without mentioning the beauty of B&B wedding sites. Choose an intimate and gorgeous bed and breakfast wedding venue instead of a traditional venue, as they have become one of the most loved post-pandemic wedding trends. Here a couple can tie the knot in an utmost private setting without losing out on basic amenities and luxurious wedding ideas. We have seen how B&B wedding venues have made their mark in almost every dream wedding destination across the world. Bed and breakfast are popular in almost every country and hence we are sure that you are going to find your fit that will not only meet your wedding needs but goes beyond imagination to surprise you in a beautiful way. From finding a private and romantic wedding bed and breakfast by Lake Como in Italy to scoring some of the best in class B&B wedding packages that can redefine “luxe,” let us find out why couples are considering B&B weddings, and maybe you should too.

Reasons to go for a B&B wedding venue for your big day celebration:

All-in-one wedding venue 

On your wedding day, it can be incredibly stressful to get everyone from the ceremony venue to the reception venue. When you have decided to rent a bed and breakfast for wedding celebrations, you can rest assured that every wedding event can be held on-site without having to travel. From accommodating your rehearsal dinner in a big dining room to hosting your whimsical summer garden wedding ceremony and having your first dance under the starlit skies, B&Bs have it all to host the wedding of your dreams. Different aspects of your wedding can be hosted in one location. For instance, you can exchange your wedding vows in the courtyard against the trickling fountain and head inside for your wedding reception, and have all your guests in the private dining room area. Hence it is easier for you and your guests to attend all of the different wedding events in the same wedding venue. Some bed and breakfasts also have indoor areas that can be used if the weather doesn’t cooperate on your wedding day.

Everybody gets to stay together

When you are hosting a bed and breakfast wedding reception, all your nearest and dearest ones get to stay together under the same roof and have an old-fashioned family time with everyone laughing at uncle John’s timeless childhood jokes! Your guests can use some of the rooms to rest in between wedding events or even stay in for the night especially your out-of-town wedding guests. When your guests check into the on-site rooms of the bed and breakfast, they can touch up their makeup and even opt to change in between the wedding events. Bed and breakfast weddings mean that all your guests can conveniently and comfortably enjoy the wedding weekend under the same roof. It also means that the B&B is a great place for them to stay before and after your wedding festivities. It can also serve as a little vacation getaway from their daily lives and might turn out to be the kind of vacation they needed for a long time. What can be a more wholesome idea than to bring all the people you love together under the same roof on your wedding weekend? It can also allow you and your spouse to spend more time with the closest family members and friends before and after the wedding.

More intimate wedding atmosphere

What does a small wedding bed and breakfast seem like for hosting your big day? For couples who are fond of privacy and intimacy, this one’s for you as a beautiful B&B wedding might change the way you used to look at traditional weddings. While large and luxurious weddings have their own charm and beauty, intimate weddings are preferable for some couples who want a more private experience with a small wedding guest list. Just like not everyone wants a large wedding, a quaint and private bed and breakfast reception can be a great option for intimate wedding events. With more cozy spaces and extra rooms, you can be sure to spend quality time with your fiance and your closest family and friends. Hence hosting a small B&B wedding means that you are going to spend private time with people who matter the most, and not with people who you will probably see or meet only on the day of your wedding. Also for couples who are looking to keep a short guest list, having your wedding at a bed and breakfast is a pretty great excuse. However, there are many bed and breakfast wedding packages that enable you to accommodate a large wedding guest list, which means that you do not have to make a hard choice and it’s a win from all sides!

On-site staff and wedding vendors of B&B can be very helpful

When you are hosting a B&B wedding, you can be assured that many top-class wedding vendors will be available at your disposal. From catering services to wedding florists, there are many award-winning B&B wedding venues around the world that are also home to on-site world-class wedding vendors. There is a high chance that catering will be already included in your B&B wedding packages as an added perk. It is worth finding out if the venue is equipped to serve meals, finger foods, and drinks. If they are not, they may be able to suggest reliable local caterers to meet your needs. Many B&B owners are connected to local wedding vendors and have connections that can also prove to be convenient. One can be confident in their vendor recommendations as the chances are these wedding B&Bs have already hosted several weddings with these vendors. This can not only save you enough time to find a good wedding vendor, but it is especially important if you are getting married in a region that you are not familiar with. For instance, in the case of a destination B&B wedding in a faraway land, you would want to enjoy the entire wedding experience and not feel overwhelmed by the small details that will show up throughout the day.

Picturesque and beautiful 

If you have always wanted Pinterest-worthy wedding photos, hosting a bed and breakfast wedding can be a great start to this wedding dream. From quaint English garden settings and the sprawling lawns to wrap-around porches and lakeside rooftops, B&Bs have built-in unique and gorgeous backdrops for wedding photos. One of the biggest flexes is B&Bs are generally located near sweet or famous towns and cities that can offer unique shots in front of bustling nightlife, landmark buildings, whimsical skylines, and main street views as your wedding photography backdrop! There are many historical wedding venues around the world that have been turned into bed and breakfast inns for enhancing your entire wedding ceremony experience with a breathtaking backdrop.

Enriched history and heritage

Choosing a B&B location with a rich history can make a location have sentimental meaning and excite many individuals who are attending the ceremony. These historic B&B wedding venues can offer a beauty that is hard to capture elsewhere. Starting from the architectural style to the unparalleled décor, these are elements that are hard to grasp in modern wedding venues. These kinds of historic bed and breakfast wedding venues will often boast this beauty that you desire in a marriage location on both the inside and the outside of the building. Hence you will have to do very minimal wedding décor in the already beautiful area for your wedding ceremony and reception.

A special experience 

Choosing a bed and breakfast wedding means that you will get more than just a beautiful location. Most B&B wedding venues specialize in making your wedding perfect by providing a more intimate and detailed experience. The helpful staff of these wedding B&Bs is trained to make you feel at home with their cozy and warm hospitality. You can also make your B&B into a mini honeymoon or a romantic getaway with your new spouse once the event is over. From added perks like a couple’s massage or a candlelight dinner to indulging in some special experiences like going on a nearby adventure tour or organizing for a post-wedding photography session in some of the famous landmarks nearby, the options are endless. Having a small wedding at a bed and breakfast location will also mean that you can finally go for the most exotic honeymoon that you have always wanted for yourself. There are also many famous and well-known B&B wedding locations around the world that organize special tours and exclusive getaways for couples who just got married.

Bed and breakfasts are a perfect and unique venue to hold a wedding and reception. However, it’s worth taking a tour of your favorite Airbnb wedding venues before settling for your final choice. Previously known for being brilliant staycation ideas, these private spaces are turning into bed and breakfast wedding locations. However, it is also important to find out what sort of atmosphere and wedding theme you are looking for before going on the hunt for the best non-traditional wedding venues. Bed and breakfast wedding ideas are all about delightful and picturesque details along with elegance and relaxed settings as a backdrop. The charm of hosting weddings at bed and breakfast can give you a pocket full of memories in the form of beautiful wedding portraits as well as an experience that you can tuck away in the most lovely chest of treasure filled with emotional wedding memories. So when you are looking for a “bed and breakfast wedding near me,” paint a picture of truly gorgeous portrait backdrops, including well-manicured gardens, fountains, and more.

Choosing a venue can be one of the hardest decisions you make when planning your big day. Whether you are looking to go for glamping as a minimoon idea with the love of your life by your side or looking to host your wedding at a bed and breakfast inn in the whimsical countryside of your state, there are many options and packages to browse through before settling on your perfect fit. There are many bed and breakfast wedding packages that also enable you to have a big wedding guest list (how convenient is that?) so that you do not miss out on any important family member or friend.

Glamping Sites Perfect for Pre-Wedding Celebrations

A little holiday trip before the wedding never hurts! Our latest blog features beautiful glamping sites to visit before you take the plunge!

A little holiday trip before the wedding never hurts! Our latest blog features beautiful glamping sites to visit before you take the plunge!

 

Wedding days are a special one, a day which shines in our Google Calendar with a brilliance of a thousand diamonds! It is a day that you have been dreaming about, planning for, and have been waiting in anticipation to arrive! It is only right to ensure that you do all that you can to ensure your wedding day is just as dreamy and extraordinary as envisioned. However, your wedding day is not the only thing you should be prepared for. A wedding usually comes with a handful of other celebratory occasions, which not only act as a gradual build-up towards the actual wedding day, it also multiplies and quadruples the fun to be had! Arranging for a series of fun pre-wedding celebrations is something that you need to pay special attention to. When your wedding party and your guest have the most amazing time during the pre-wedding celebration, with the actual big day still ahead, it is a tell-tale sign of a wedding that is a phenomenal success. If you are looking into pre-wedding celebrations that will leave a lasting impression on the minds of your guests but are also outdoorsy and luxurious, you have found yourself in just the perfect blog post. Hold tight as we walk you through some of the most luxurious glamping sites that you can consider for your pre-wedding celebrations.

 

Camp Kalahari, Botswana

Gorgeously refurbished Camp Kalahari in Botswana is the perfect example for a glamping trip. Featuring huge tents filled with Moroccan rugs and four-poster campaign beds, this woodland paradise of a property is situated conveniently near the Makgadikgadi salt pans. You can either soak into the gorgeous forest-like ambiance of the Campsite or visit the nearby meerkat conservation project! One of the three camps in a phenomenal one million-acre private wildlife reserve, Camp Kalahari is set with just 12, Meru-style tents set peppered among the palms. There’s a wide variety of activities that you and your guests can get into, including quad biking, horseback riding, bushman walks, and traditional game drives.

 

Longitude 131°, Australia

Longitude 131° is a transcending experience of discovery, tucked away in the effervescent heart of Australia. Facing majestic Uluru, Longitude 131° sets spectacular views of the outback icon and World Heritage-listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Hunched in the shelter of a red sand dune and arranged among desert oaks and spinifex, the luxury tented pavilions of Longitude 131° are overshadowed by the grandeur of the scenery. The guests here can probe into the foundation of Anangu culture and investigate their compelling land. Luxurious and lush, Longitude 131° will surely leave a lifelong impression!

 

Singita Sabora Tented Camp, Tanzania

Singita Sabora Tented Camp is located in an unblemished wilderness area of the Grumeti Reserve, which traverses over 350,000 acres in northern Tanzania and constitutes part of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem. The resort is conveniently positioned on the celebrated migratory route crossed annually by more than a million wildebeest, one of the world’s most notable wildlife adventures. The private 1920s-style camp is adorned with 9 one-bedroom ensuite tents and is saturated with a sense of nostalgic experience. Steeped in nature, Singita Sabora Tented Camp dazzles guests with luxury which is not much-expected in such a rugged territory of the savannah plains.

 

Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia

Designed by famous resort designer Bill Bensley, Shinta Mani Wild is a revolutionary new ‘glamping’ concept in Cambodia, combining world-class hospitality and conservation. The property is settled in a lush and untamed wildlife corridor connecting the Bokor National Park with Kirirom National Park and strives to preserve this 350 hectares river valley from poaching, mining, and logging. Fifteen custom-designed tents are perched over swift-moving waters and waterfalls, presenting a view and adventure unlike any. Each tent is carefully designed to summon the taste of what it would have been like to be on a luxury safari in the wildernesses of Cambodia with Jacky O.

 

The Point, New York

The Point, also known as the “Great Camp” is one of the extraordinary recluses from the bustling cityscape of New York, bringing in the serenity of the wild. This woodland retreat was built by the Rockefellers on the banks of Saranac Lake and blends the vintage charm of the bygone era with a combination of rustic aesthetics. From activities like water skiing and campfires in the summertime to skating and ice fishing in the wintertime, you and your guests can unwind at this idyllic spot and bring a sense of calm to life. The simplistic rustic charm pairs well with the extraordinary luxury, lighting up the luxurious guest rooms in the four log buildings huddled on the peaceful wooded coast of the lake. Enjoy the leisurely companionship of your closed ones as you sit by the blazing campfires at the edge of the lake, and enjoy delicious meals, and we promise this memory will be etched on all of your guest’s minds!

 

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, UAE

A luxurious oasis of peace between a gorgeous landscape, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is a treat for the guests! The property encompasses an Asian-inspired spa, a nature reserve featuring Arabian gazelles, camels, and oryxes, a gorgeous 18-hole championship golf course, and admittance to a private beach! Sitting pretty in the midst of the jaw-dropping sandscape, the resort is set abreast the waters of the Arabian Gulf and grand Al Hajjar Mountains, presenting a surreal atmosphere of desert enchantment. The roofs of the gorgeous tents are in the peculiar style of popular Bedouin nomadic dwelling, along with modern villa furnishings in traditional Arab style and the excitement of a private pool in the middle of the desert, all of these things come together to make a journey a mesmerizing adventure.

 

El Cosmicos, Texas

For the bohemian hearts, it’s time to pack your belongings and get lost in the high desert outpost of West Texas! This gorgeous glamping site in Marfa, Texas is a stop that has been demonstrated to have excellent food for the soul. Enclosed by large-scale installations of the Chinati Foundation and downtown galleries filled with modern art, this luxurious glamping site in Texas sits at an intersection of rural Southwest culture and international art Mecca. Highlighting refurbished vintage trailers, safari tents, explorer tents, Sioux-style tepees, Mongolian yurts, and tent campsites, each deluxe accommodation facility is devised with marine-varnished birch linings and furnishings collected from different corners of the world, and amenities for a comfortable camp experience. Another great thing is that this destination has a lot of recreational features for your guests and plenty of photo ops on every corner.

 

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, British Columbia, Canada

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is a delightfully exotic paradox of indulgent extravagance and the thrill of the forgotten, untamed wilderness within Canada’s Pacific Rim National Park. This unique 21st-century safari-style glamping endeavor with great white canvas suite tents, dining, lounge, and spa tents, provides an excellent menu and breathtaking experiences, giving guests a unique taste of how the wealthy spent their summers some 100 years back. Twenty suite tents show off exquisite antique furnishings, lush rugs, down duvets, remote-controlled propane-powered woodstoves, along with all the luxurious amenities!

 

Willow Treehouse, New York

The Willow Treehouse is an uncommon yet cozy cabin treehouse nuzzled on 35 acres of private land that faces a forest paradise that is excellent for unwinding and letting the hustles of the city life slip away! Settled just outside Woodstock in upstate New York, this secluded gem is deemed to be one of the best chill weekend getaways near New York and is one of the diverse hamlets of the Catskills. Live in the cabin with your close clan, nestled within the thick woodland forest, and immediately turn it into your little refuge for the weekend, away from the turmoil of the world. It is also considered to be one of the most-loved destinations for spreading love after saying the big “yes”. You can also let out your outdoorsy spirits at this amazing staycation spot as the Catskill Mountains enable hikers with gorgeous caverns, waterfalls, and swimming holes.

 

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand

Want to escape the wedding planning craziness by running off to a different terrain altogether? An actual paradise encircled by grand mountains, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is settled in a beautiful bamboo jungle adjacent to some of Thailand’s oldest civilizations. The guests here can ride an elephant, take a rejuvenating nature stroll, and explore the ways of northern Thailand’s most eccentric hill tribes. Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle comprises just 15 tents, where guests can stretch out in 581 sq ft of living space equipped with leather-and-hardwood bush chairs, propeller fans, and a hardwood desk. Soothe your senses in this gorgeous setting and come back calmer than ever!

 

Asheville Glamping, North Carolina

Asheville Glamping is one of our favorite glamping spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville and also happens to be North Carolina’s most fascinating luxury camping facility. If you are looking for a glamping spot near North Carolina, this spot is perfectly placed to be enjoyed by both city-dwellers and nature-lovers as it combines the nostalgic beauty of camping with luxe details and modern facilities. The guests can enjoy a unique and memorable experience with a plethora of glamping options, ranging from vintage RV’s, bell tents, treehouses, and even mountain cabins. With the capricious and unparalleled atmosphere of log mountain cabins consolidated with innovative architecture, all surrounded by the best of nature, this glamping option in North Carolina can be your perfect recluse with your besties before your big day!

 

Ventana Big Sur, California

Perfect for a girl’s weekend or a bridal shower trip, Ventana Big Sur comes with awe-inspiring views snuggled amidst redwoods and meadows, this adults-only Big Sur hideaway features luxurious plush suites or glamping tents for a luxurious pre-wedding celebration in Big Sur, California. The confluence of luscious blue skies, the blue-green sea, the moody blue-gray mountains, and vast green forest lands can make you feel like you have reached where civilization never touched! Teleport yourself to the place of boundless tranquility and beauty that has succeeded to attract artists and philosophers for centuries. Highlighting water bodies of all kinds- from rustic glories like a hike to McWay Falls for an 80-foot waterfall and a light sand-colored beach with dabbling emerald color water to up-to-date luxuries like an infinity hot tub, mountain pools, and Japanese hot baths, this secluded nook in California is a party for the senses, and will rejuvenate you before the big day! It is a recluse tucked among the forest with the view of the most gorgeous and dramatic landscapes on earth.

 

These are just a select few of many glamping options out there, as glamping has come in big and is now preferred by couples, families, and friends. It allows for the outdoorsy feel of real camping but with a generous sprinkling of luxury! If there was ever a time to go big, the wedding day is surely the one. You want to create the best impression, and leave your guests awed and inspired by your choices. From the finest linens on the table, the fanciest of flowers adorning your ceremony arch, there are a lot of ways to impress. However, there is nothing quite like a glamping site with a phenomenal view and the most luxurious of services to form a solid impression, making your wedding the kind that people remember for ages with talks of “remember when” and “wasn’t amazing when”. The definition of luxury has changed a lot over the decades, moving out of luxurious hotel rooms and finely curated menus to exotic locations in the middle of nowhere, with an experience that is more potent than what any hotel room could provide. Whether it is a combined pre-wedding ceremony, a bridal shower trip, or a bachelor trip just for the groom and the groomsmen, we hope our list of glamping sites is received well and with an open heart!

Coastal Destinations for a Tropical Escape After Your Winter Wedding

Planning for a warm honeymoon after a winter wedding? Check out our blog featuring some of the most amazing coastal destinations to visit!

Planning for a warm honeymoon after a winter wedding? Check out our blog featuring some of the most amazing coastal destinations to visit!

 

At the onset of the holiday season when the winter months are fast approaching, the best way to beat the spells of chilly winter is to look for places that can give you a chance to kiss your love while witnessing a serene sunset. We bet nothing can be dreamier than that! Whether you are looking for a lazy beach getaway, a once-in-a-lifetime coral diving experience, a zen sanctuary to explore, an indulgent luxe spa therapy, a vibrant city nightlife, or a honeymoon haven, we’ve got you covered. These coastal destinations around the world can be the ultimate escape for you this winter as they are known to be foolproof go-to’s and some of the world’s best-kept secrets. So indulge in the classic honeymoon dream filled with crystal-clear water, fine white sand, plush palm trees, tropical cocktails, and no one around.

 

Some of our favorite coastal destinations that guarantee a dreamy time together:

 

Zanzibar,  Tanzania

Turning into one of the top locations for a dream destination wedding, Zanzibar in Tanzania is romantically alluring, which is also turning out to be one of the most coveted winter wedding places in the world. Located 22 miles off the coast of Tanzania in Africa this group of islands is world-famous for serene picture-perfect beaches and spectacular coral reefs and offers deep-sea fishing and several other coastal activities for couples. A group of archipelago islands located off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean, Tanzania is the place where you can swim, snorkel, or just lounge the hours away, while shoals of luminous fish graze over nearby coral gardens and pods of dolphins frolic offshore. Sounds dreamy, isn’t it?

 

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Imagine sleeping in a suspended hammock wrapped around in your boo’s arms over the ocean waters that look straight from paradise! This French Polynesia island has a reputation as one of the best honeymoon islands in the world and it’s very easy to see why! Bora Bora is undeniably famous and fabulous for its powdered-sugar beaches interrupted only by the shadows of palm tree fringe, and the most turquoise water imaginable. If privacy and seclusion are your things and you are probably planning to take a social media hiatus on your honeymoon, this is the place to be. The lavish overwater bungalows of Bora Bora include private plunge pools and overlook some of the best beaches in the world including Matira Beach. Some of the top resorts in Bora Bora like Four Seasons and Le Meridien offer immediate access to the sea and the shore and are known to be some of the most luxurious wonderland wedding venues dappled in the coastal sunshine round the year!

 

Ko Samui, Thailand 

Looking to tie the knot in a picture-perfect setting that is also one of the top places for destination winter weddings? The Thai Islands are meant for the ones with high levels of adrenaline and sun-seekers! Southern Thailand is one of the most classic destinations for a winter break and one of the best places to make all your romantic honeymoon ideas come true. Koh Samui in Thailand has a unique personality that speaks to the needs of a different kind of traveler especially if you are after a luxury resort to boot. Featuring rainforest mountains and crazy beautiful beaches with crystalline water, this Southern Thailand is a great place to visit in winter. Visit the countless postcard-worthy spots that will make you feel as if you’re living in a dream and see for yourself why it has become a popular filming destination.

 

St. Lucia 

For all those who are looking to escape the low temperatures right after your wedding, St. Lucia can be a dream! This Caribbean gem is synonymous with romance because of its stunning visuals – from the pair of Pitons volcanic mountains bringing in a host of drama to the expensive and sweeping cobalt colored sea making it one of the best spots for making your winter destination wedding ideas come true. The adults-only resorts of St. Lucia make it one of the most sensuous winter honeymoon destinations the USA has around. Escape with your true love by your side into the feeling that there is no one else around in your little paradise. Probably that’s what makes it one of the most favorite spots for mini-moon glamping ideas! With an abundance of luxurious resorts, vibrant coastal culture, and dreamy natural attractions, there are many intimate winter wedding venues in this coastal haven.

 

Maui, Hawaii 

Getting married in Hawaii on the beach was your original dream and you are wondering about how to plan a wedding in Hawaii? Probably one of the most searched winter wedding destinations in the USA by couples from all walks of life, the Hawaiian island of Maui attracts throngs of newlyweds each year thanks to its dramatic landscape, which features lush forests, beautiful beaches, and dormant volcanoes. Surrounded by sweeping opportunities for a dream-come-true wedding photography experience, tying the knot at Maui in Hawaii is groundbreaking and one of the best beach destinations on the planet. Get in touch with all the top wedding venues of Maui, Hawaii, and enjoy the first moments of your marriage on the magical island surrounded by lush rainforest, active volcanoes, black sand beaches, deserts, ranchlands, sacred valleys, sky-high waterfalls, and plenty of space to romp about.

 

Bali, Indonesia

If your honeymoon fantasy includes an exotic island paradise that is spiritually rich, Bali in Indonesia is your place! For couples looking to get away from the chilly winter, Bali in Indonesia has become one of the best winter elopement locations in the world. Home to some of the most serene beaches, this Indonesian island is the perfect place for a laid-back honeymoon as well as one of the best places to propose in the world. With the incredible natural scenery and striking blue water, Bali is home to luxurious resorts for everyone seeking something restorative and luxurious at the same time. Indulge in the breathtaking ocean views from your beachfront cottage, explore ancient temples, or pamper yourself with spa treatments in one of the world’s favorite winter wedding locations. If running through rice paddies, sunrise yoga indulgence right on the beach, volcano hiking, and exploring raw and vegan eateries sounds like a kick to your adrenaline, Bali is the place to find bliss with your boo.

 

Maldives 

If you are looking for hot wedding destinations in December, nothing gets more scenic and tranquil like the Maldives. It’s truly wild how gorgeous the islands of Maldives actually are. The postcard-worthy photos of Maldives don’t do justice to the spectacular and brilliantly colored waters of the Indian Ocean. With over 200 islands to choose from, Maldives is also one of the best winter family vacations if you are considering taking your family for a destination wedding. Home to some of the best winter resorts for families in the entire world that are dappled in sunlight and features private sandbars for uber-romantic dining experiences and desert-island vibes under the stars along with rejuvenating spa indulgences, one can literally swim side by side with tons of cool sea creatures after taking a dip in the sea under the ocean villas. It is home to some of the dreamiest wedding venues in the world that feature pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and stunning sunsets.

 

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Italy’s Amalfi Coast is one of the best places for all your destination wedding ideas. A destination filled with honeymooners and newlyweds, this Italian region is filled with serene and quaint beaches that look straight from a storybook. Although this wedding destination might not be an appropriate spot for winter weekend getaways for families who are planning to come on your wedding weekend, it can be the ultimate destination for a staycation and feel secluded while being surrounded by cliffside towns and petite shorelines. For unforgettable Amalfi Coast views, hit up Positano’s Marina Grande Beach or the secluded Furore di Fiordo. Featuring a deep history and throbbing modern nightlife, Amalfi Coast in Italy boasts adults-only beach resorts and charming villages built of stone. The details of this picturesque region make it a rich destination regardless of your interests since you can really build your own adventure. Located in the Campania region of Italy, this UNESCO World Heritage site covers 34 miles of majestic terrain. Featuring flawless aquamarine surroundings, it’s probably best to base yourself within close sight, so opt for something like the secluded and intimate.

 

Santorini Greece

Home to some of the most luxurious hotels for honeymooners, Santorini in Greece is a slice of seclusion and privacy served on a platter with a side of the world’s most famous sunset ever! With its romantic whitewashed architecture, cliff-side resorts, top-notch Greek cuisine, and red and black sand beaches, the Greek island of Santorini outshines its Mediterranean rivals. Known to be one of the best locations for honeymoon and wedding it is said that lovers come to Santorini for its charm, evidenced in the stacked structures dotting its hillsides and the plethora of adorable restaurants with panoramic vistas and incredible locally grown – Mediterranean-Greek cuisine. This mythological metropolis is now guarded by whitewashed homes and beautiful beaches which makes it a dream destination for new beginnings. From the archaeological delights and imperial ruins to the black and red sand beaches and endless Mediterranean views, this island is made for romance and we can see why.

 

Fiji Islands

Of course, not a very easy island to reach, but Fiji is one of the best beach honeymoon destinations in the world which is located more than 1,300 miles northeast of New Zealand. The 330 islands of Fiji are home to private island retreats that have fueled many honeymooners to book their ultimate trip. From appreciating the splashing archipelago waves and coral reefs to being a paradise to adventure seekers, surfers, and divers, Fiji is a world-class winter honeymoon destination that offers you the delectable feeling of seclusion. From swaying palm trees and coconut galore dotting the epic lines of beaches to the extraordinary vacation ideas for aviation lovers where one can fly around with their lover by the side over the lagoons as clear and brilliant as a flawless diamond, one can be sure that there is not a single dull moment in Fiji!

 

Sri Lanka 

Probably not the first destination that comes to your mind while searching for the best winter wedding locations in the US, but Sri Lanka is magic! Sri Lanka is literally everything you could want. From the city cape of Colombo with western vibes to the southern and eastern coasts featuring perfect sandy beaches and soft rolling waves to the culturally fascinating temples galore of the north, Sri Lanka is everything that you have dreamt of when you are planning your honeymoon in the wintertime. The enigmatic island in South Asia is home to fantastic beaches, natural wonders, centuries-old ruins, majestic temples, wildlife, and thrilling adventures. From the breweries and cideries posing as wedding venues to the exotic wildlife safari experience and ayurvedic therapies that can rejuvenate your mind and soul, along with accommodations and experiences that pamper and make it feel like a really special trip, there are so many reasons why Sri Lanka is special.

 

Los Angeles, California

If you are not planning to travel all the way across the world to seek heat in the winter, good old LA can do the trick for you! Considered to be one of the best places to have a winter wedding in the US, tying the knot in Los Angeles, California can give you everything from luxurious hotels, beautiful beaches, to amazing dining options and shopping districts. There are many luxury hotels in Santa Monica that can give you an iconic old Hollywood feel on your wedding day or you can straight away head to the amazing restaurants that LA is home to and check out why it is known as one of the favorite spots and best winter vacations for families in the US.

The options are endless for a warm destination wedding during the winter months. After your winter wedding is over, it’s time to get away and celebrate the start of your new life together in a classic and romantic place. Give your love story the best sun-kissed start and check out the above-mentioned coastal spots to plan a postnuptial retreat while eating fresh seafood on the picturesque beaches and sipping rosé. Whether you choose to happily ride around in a boat for your entire honeymoon or choose to discover a new place every day on your trip by taking in its local culture, traditions, and cuisine, this article will help couples planning their post-nuptial holiday to find their best pick.