Adventure Elopements are growing in popularity, especially within the rise of a pandemic where many weddings are having to be rescheduled or downsized to family only events. Adventure elopements allow couples to express their adventurous side and get married in a location that is unique to them, often with breathtaking scenery. Though these weddings often have far fewer people and require much less planning than the average wedding, there are still a few logistics to work out. One of the most vital parts of planning an adventure elopement is deciding where to make this life-changing event happen. We've come up with a few tips on how to choose the perfect adventure elopement location for your big day. –
The Hottest Wedding Destinations for 2019
If you're getting married and looking for the right wedding venue for you, we have some of the hottest (literally) destinations you should check out! Enjoy the gorgeous views, wonderful weather, and sand in your toes at any of these locations. You and your wedding party will have a blast at any of these locations, so get started on planning your wedding at one of these great getaways! Continue reading "The Hottest Wedding Destinations for 2019" »
How Do Destination Weddings Work?
Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular. This also leaves many newly engaged couples with a lot of questions about planning a destination wedding. Here is a short guide to walk you through how destination weddings work! Continue reading "How Do Destination Weddings Work?" »
Our Top 10 Caribbean Wedding Destinations
Do you dream of warmer weather for your wedding, or just want something small and more intimate? A destination wedding may be just what you're looking for! The Caribbean has many great locations that anyone would love for their destination wedding. Here are some of our favorites. Continue reading "Our Top 10 Caribbean Wedding Destinations" »
Perfect Day + Perfect Stay
Nestled in the foothills of the smokies in Sevierville, Tennessee lies the romantic getaway of Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn and Cottages.
Built on a 60-acre family farm, the beauty of this bed and breakfast makes it the perfect location for your wedding or event.
With green valleys, rolling hills and magnificent mountains, let this backdrop be the final touch to your happily ever after.
Nature's Beauty
Named after the blue mist that rises from the deep valleys, this B&B consists of a Victorian-style farmhouse and five unique cottages.
Feel at ease accomodating up to 34 guests at the B&B.
As for your wedding ceremony and reception, feel free to invite up to 250-300 guests!
Stressing about the planning? Don't worry! Blue Mountain has a wedding coordinator, Myly, who organizes everything just for you! Choose from a variety of packages or have her customize one to fit your wedding day vision.
Every Detail
Not only is this location unique and idyllic for your wedding, but what really sets Blue Mountain Mist apart is their attention to detail–every detail that is.
Feel like a princess for your special day and let them take care of everything for you. From the catering and floral arrangements to the music and cake, Myly takes the reigns so you can focus on building memories with your new spouse, family and friends.
One couple couldn't believe the attention to detail provided to them for their wedding:
"We cannot say enough wonderful things about this B&B. they went above and beyond the call of duty, assuring that our wedding was exceptional! The family atmosphere, the breakfasts, the absolute phenomenal desserts were more than we could have hoped for. The B&B is beautiful and we felt like we were part of the family!"
Don't look any further for a more picturesque and friendly location for your wedding. After all, at Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn and Cottages, they strive to make it a perfect day and a perfect stay.
Wedding Wednesday – Destination Wedding
Your Wedding Wednesday Question
We are planning a destination wedding. Do we have to pay for our bridal party's airfare?
Answer:
Destination weddings are definitely more popular now and normally have a smaller bridal party and guest list. It is not required of you to pay for your bridal party's airfare. If you asked someone to be a bridesmaid or groomsman and they can't afford the trip, they can respectfully decline. After they've declined, you can decide whether or not you would like to help them or not. Remember though, if you are paying for one and not another to keep that on the quiet side. You may hurt someone's feelings for not offering it to one.
We hope this answered your question!
If you have more wedding questions, send them to: social@weddingandpartynetwork.com
Every Wednesday we will post answers to your biggest wedding questions.
Inspirational Friday – Destination Weddings
This week's Inspirational Friday is all about destination weddings. Isn't there just something special about having your wedding on a beach or remote location? If you are planning a destination wedding, Wedding and Party Network has a few ideas to make sure yours truly unforgettable.
Incorporate beautiful seashells, florals and colors inspired by the beach. This will definitely highlight your beach wedding. Also, your pictures will be unbelievably beautiful with the wonderful background your photographer has to work with. These pictures showcase just how great your wedding will be.
Surfside Brides: Perfect for Your Destin Destination Wedding!
Are you heading to Destin, FL to tie the knot with your beloved? Congratulations, and well done on making an excellent destination choice. Beach weddings always make for beautiful memories, especially when you have the right people helping you put it together. Surfside Brides has a team of wedding specialists ready to help you plan and execute the perfect beach wedding!
A Day to Remember
Your wedding day is one that you will remember for the rest of your life. Shouldn't it be as perfect as possible? Owner Patti Terjak and the rest of the team at Surfside think so, and they have decades of experience doing what it takes to make a bride's fondest dreams a reality. They will do everything in their power to ensure that your special day is fun, free of stress and deeply romantic. And they will help you every step of the way!
They will help you plan the ceremony, they can provide a professional photographer and they can even refer you to a wonderful reception specialist. They even handle the marriage license!
Pick A Package
If you know exactly what you want, that's great! Just let them know, and they'll help you to make it happen. But if you don't, (and really, how many of us do?) you can put together your own package from the Ala Carte menu or choose from one of the ready-made packages already optimized for price and wedding perfection!
The packages are tiered so that you can get the options you want at a price you can afford.
- Sweet Love – provides you with an experienced officiate, professional photographer, the Blessing Shells ceremony and the Sand Ceremony.
- Sweet Blessings – in addition to everything in the Sweet Love package, also includes a simply gorgeous beach set-up.
- Sweet Forever – You get it all, including a full beach setup that will take your breath away!
A beach wedding means the warm rays of the sun on your face, the gentle caress of a salty breeze in your hair and the soft tickle of sand between your toes. Come to Destin and let the team at Surfside Brides give you the wedding you've always wanted!
Sail Away with Me – The Ultimate Destination Wedding Theme
There comes a time in everyone’s wedding planning when you start to think of places you would like your wedding. The church you’ve been going to since birth, the vineyard 20 miles up the road or the land your grandparents own all seem to come into play and are unique to every couple. Well, except one. The beach may seem like a huge hassle for those of you who want to invite 250 people, but for those looking for a destination wedding that grabs the culture of the beach without strangling it, read on.
“Sail Away with Me” was my theme when I wanted a beach wedding at one point in my life, so all these ideas have been laid out to perfectly align together. I know! I know! You’re welcome. Ok, so here were my first thoughts, “I don’t want it to be cheesy.” Same here, sister, no one wants your wedding to be cheesy and that starts out with colors.
Wedding Decor:
- Main Colors: Navy and Starch White
- Accent Colors: Anything cream and natural, such as starfish, seashells or pearls. Stay away from reds, or other bright colors to keep the elegance of the navy, white and cream.
- Vases: Big round glass vases in sea glass colors or clear will add height and dimension to your seaside wedding.
- Arrangements: Remember to stick tall dried grass or your favorite summer arrangements in large tall quantities. You could also add smaller vases to even out the area.
- Lanterns: These are a huge obsession of mine and so is the color white. It just makes sense to have white lanterns at your wedding. I found mine at IKEA (made of real glass and they're pretty sturdy) that were pretty budget friendly , but don’t forget to check out TJ Maxx and Marshalls. You can stick seashells in the lanterns or candles depending on the time of day.
- Wooden Arches: They are a huge hit on the beach. They can be white or a natural wood color with sheer white curtains to add to the elegance of your dress.
- Pillows for Chairs: Depending on how formal your wedding will be, the extra expense for chairs may just be a pain. Laying out matching blankets and chairs can send an ambience for your guests to sit back, relax and enjoy the romance.
Reception Decor
- Long Tables: If you are creating your own reception area, I would personally adore long tables. They feel so much more intimate instead of splitting your party into circles. Plus, its way easier to decorate long tables with long runners and garland
- Napkins: Brides can have a field day on napkins even if they are paper. Luckily, I have two suggestions for you. (1) Take grey linen looking cloth napkins and find a stencil that relates to your wedding and simply paint it in blue paint. It can be “LOVE” like the picture below or your new name. If you are using white napkins, simply wrap them in navy and white ribbon and a twig of rosemary adds a touch of your theme, while the rosemary leaves a refreshing scent.
- Seashells: What is something so natural and beautiful in a large abundance at the beach? Seashell! Seashells can be used for candles (Simply, pour wax into the belly of the shell and add a wick.) The seashell candles will be a beautiful hit at your reception table. or under a beautiful coral and candle arrangement! Wouldn’t those scream elegance on your seaside wedding?
Whatever you decide for your beach side wedding, just remember, you are there to relax and enjoy the wedding, but who doesn’t love to plan a delicate and classy wedding? We all do! So enjoy planning your “Sail Away with Me” Destination Wedding!
Inspirational Friday – Destination Weddings
Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding and party details. The details are what sets your wedding and party apart from anyone else. The colors, theme, detailing and style all creates your wedding day style and conveys your party theme. So, today's Inspirational Friday will focus on destination weddings.
Planning a destination wedding? Need a little inspiration? There's plenty of it! You'll find so much to do for a destination wedding. Incorporating the elements that surround you is inspiration enough. Plus, there are so many unique colors and design schemes you can create. Or, you can have the staff at where you're staying create your memorable day for your destination wedding.
