What Really Matters

I absolutely love this article from Inside Weddings! In particular there's this quote that I think captures perfectly why weddings are so important: "A wedding is the ultimate celebration of everything that is beautiful about the life. It is the event for which everyone you love gathers in the same space at the same time to revel in your happiness. It is the place where lives are bound by rituals and vows that have endured for  generations. It is a testament of faith and a declaration of love, and it is evidence of your belief that there is a value of commitment.

This is exactly why I love weddings so much. Don't get me wrong I love the creative aspect to the design and the decor but in the end it's not about the how great the reception looks. I think the most important thing is that at the end of the day, when all is said and done, you are married to the person you want to be with forever and that day should be perfect for you in every way.

Destination Wedding Questions to Ask Yourself

Hi guys! So it's officially been one week since Dave and I returned from Florida and I'm still on such a Disney high! I swear all I can think about is how to get back there ASAP lol! I've also had my mind set on Disney weddings but I was reading the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings and there was this article "Decide on Distance" that really resonated with me. In the article the writer posed four questions that brides considering a destination wedding should ask themselves before committing to that route.

1. Will your VIPs be able to travel? To me this is a big factor in deciding whether or not to host a destination wedding. My grandmothers are both older now and asking them to travel and do all these wedding things is a lot to consider. And if family members are unsure if it's affordable or not that could cause a serious problem too.

2. Can you afford a planner? If you were getting married in your hometown you could probably do most of the arranging yourself but if you're thinking about a destination wedding you will almost definitely need a person that knows the area and the vendors down there and can successfully coordinate all of that for you. That is going to be a big chunk of your wedding budget right there.

3. Are you willing to play host? If you're asking your family and friends to travel for your wedding be prepared to have activities and events before and after the wedding. Everyone will be dying to see you and share in your happiness so if your wedding is a weekend celebration it's courteous to have things for your guests to do.

4. Are you willing to relinquish control? Now this seems more dependent on where you get married. For example, in Disney control is their middle name, there is nothing that you can't ask for that they won't provide but if you venture to some exotic island chances are you may not get everything the way you imagined it based on limited vendors and venues.

So here's some food for thought if a destination wedding is appealing to you. I hope it's not a buzz kill but I know for me I've always been intrigued by destination weddings and felt that this is a practical way of thinking to think about it seriously.

Disney Weddings

Me and my boyfriend just got back from our vacation in Disney World! It's inspired me to do a series all about Disney Weddings! We visited the Wedding Pavilion to get a better idea of what it's like to have a Disney Wedding and we were not disappointed! Here are the pictures we got, more information about Disney Weddings is coming!

This is Franck's, the office for Disney Fairytale Weddings. Here you meet your wedding specialist who will help plan all the details for your big day!

The non-denominational chapel was locked but we were able to get a shot from the door. You can't see it from the picture but in the center window is CInderella's castle in the background. 

This is the actual wedding pavilion where couples can exchange their vows. While couples are welcome to get married virtually anywhere on DIsney property this is by far the most popular.

This is picture point right behind the pavilion, a lovely spot for wedding photos! I don't know if the picture shows it well but you can see the castle again in the background! 

Disney Weddings

Been in Disney for the past couple days and omg the weddings are BEAUTIFUL! Have so much to post about when we get back!