Wedding Abroad – Advantages

• There are numerous tour operators who will be more than happy to help you plan your wedding.
• You can marry in an exotic location.
• The weather will be perfect, but check the weather forecast just to be on the safe side. 
       

  Church in Tuscany

• You can start your honeymoon straight after your wedding ceremony.

Wedding Abroad – Drawbacks

• You may have fewer guests as they may not be able to get the time off work to join you on your wedding day.
• You may want a church wedding, but the ceremony may not be legally recognised in the UK, so you might have to have compromise and have a civil ceremony followed by a blessing.
• You need to ensure you have all the required documentation before you get married abroad, this will vary depending on the country.
• There may be a minimum residency stay.

 

Getting Married Abroad – Checklist

• Ensure you can marry on your chosen date. Make sure you get this confirmed, in writing, with the celebrate who is to perform the wedding ceremony.
• Check you have a valid 10 year passport.
• Check the weather for your wedding date, ensuring there are no freak changes in weather predicted.
• Take out travel insurance and wedding insurance for all those unforeseen events. Ensure you read the small print so you know exactly what is, and what isn’t, included in the insurance.
• Find out if there is a minimum residence stay before you can get married.
• Ensure you have a list of all the required documents you will need in order to get married in your chosen country.
• Check whether your documents will need to be translated into the countries own spoken language.
• Check if the bride or groom need to deliver the documents to appropriate authorities in person before the wedding day.
• Allow plenty of time to gather all the correct documentation needed to get married abroad.
• Contact your chosen countries embassy in the UK, for further information on getting married abroad.
• If you are using a tour operator and they are offering you a wedding package, ensure you know exactly what is, and what isn’t, included in your package.
• Ensure the wedding ceremony abroad is legally recognised by the UK.
• If you are planning a church wedding abroad, you will need to seek permission from the church authorities where you wish to marry. You may need to allow extra time sa you may be asked to attend pre-nuptial consultations in your chosen country.
• If your wedding is to be preformed in another language, other than English, ensure you have an interpreter present to translate the proceedings.
• If your marriage certificate is written in a foreign language you will need to ensure it is translated on your return to the UK.

source http://www.weddingchaos.co.uk/wedding-abroad/wedding-abroad.asp

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Recently engaged and married couples are excited about the newest industry trend to create a design that serves as the family trademark. Perhaps you may want to consider creating a design to become your family crest?

When creating your design you should consider something that allows you to grow as your family grows. Be selective when choosing your design since you are creating a foundation that will be used as you see fit during the rest of your life. If you can’t create the design yourself work with a designer who will take the time to determine what is special and unique to you and your family. Make sure you choose fonts and colors that you feel will be a good fit now and in the future. Using the same fonts and colors will create consistency and instant recognition each time you use your design.

When should you use your design? Start as early as possible. For the recently engaged couple create consistency and incredible detail throughout your wedding by using your design for the complete wedding stationery set including: Save the Dates, Shower Announcements, Complete Wedding Stationary Set, Matching Decorations, Gifts and Favors.  Once married use the design on everything from matching Return Address Labels, Family Announcements, Reunions, Holiday Cards, Thank You Notes, Stationery and much more. The opportunities are endless! Choose a design that truly is a fit for you and your family that can be built upon through the years.

We love creating designs for couples. Here are a few of our favorite designs that we developed to help couples create their own unique Mark for Life.

For a classic look and feel The Ashton's chose a brocade pattern with a simple Monogram.

This monogram is simple and could easily be adjusted as a family grows. Kara and Hal's initials create an elegant and tasteful MARK that will stand the test of time.

The Bradford's wanted to put a twist on the traditional monogram. The loved the simplicity of a single Letter representing their last name but wanted to add the framed box displaying their last name and wedding date

The Corinos wanted a MARK that would always remind them of their brisk autumn day when they were married.

If you know the Robertson Family then you know they are avid beach goers. I can’t imagine a better MARK to set the stage for their new life together.

Kelly and Alexander Reynolds said their I Do's in the mountains of Oregon with Kelly's Daughter Bella. The three pine trees represent the strength of their newly formed family of three!

The Smith's had been childhood Sweethearts that tied the knot in 2007 after knowing one another for 30 years!

So what is important to you in creating a Mark for Life? If you need help or direction don’t hesitate please send your contact information to Marked Event at info@markedevent.com for a free consultation.

 

I would like to introduce you to Pink Initiative. They are a collection of wedding industry professionals and private donors dedicated to funding awareness, outreach, education and research for breast cancer.

As a daughter and sister of breast cancer survivors I am thrilled to be part of Pink Initiative.

If you are a wedding professional and would like to get involved, please click here to join in their efforts.

The general public may make donations by following the donation link below.

Thank you so much for your support!

http://www.pinkinitiative.org

We are just crazy about Busy Bee Lifestyle. They have done all of the leg work for you when it comes to party planning, shopping, decorating and more! Be sure to check them out for your upcoming Super Bowl Party!

What You Can Find at Busybeelifestyle.com!

Do you need a terrific birthday party plan? The perfect gift for a special occasion?  Fun ways to welcome Spring?  Tips for creating curb appeal? A fabulous playlist for a special celebration?  Easy ways to incorporate fashion trends or update  your wardrobe?  Clever ways to use your dishwasher or laundry baskets?

How We Help You Save Time!

In recognition of today’s busy moms, Busy Bee Lifestyle takes the legwork out of adding special touches to life’s everyday celebrations.  We provide clever and up-to-date ideas and having done the research for you, provide links to the websites and products we love.

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The name Mimosa alone has my mouth watering. Pantone has selected this vibrant color for their color of the year 2009. In my opinion a perfect color to help Renew, Refresh and Revive a New Year!

Mimosa would pair nicely with Kelly Green for a Spring Wedding or a deep Red for an Autumn event.

Other unexpected combinations might be: Mimosa with Hot Pink, Mimosa with Chocolate Brown, or even Mimosa with Dark Grey.

Mimosa Embodies Hopefulness and Reassurance in a Climate of Change

CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 3, 2008 - Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa, a warm, engaging yellow, as the color of the year for 2009. In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow.

Best illustrated by the abundant flowers of the Mimosa tree and the sparkle of the brilliantly hued cocktail, the 2009 color of the year represents the hopeful and radiant characteristics associated with the color yellow. Mimosa is a versatile shade that coordinates with any other color, has appeal for men and women, and translates to both fashion and interiors. Look for women’s accessories, home furnishings, active sportswear and men’s ties and shirts in this vibrant hue.

Mimosa is also one of the 3,000 colors available in Pantone’s line of superior-quality, eco-friendly paint. PANTONE Paints combine the accuracy of PANTONE Colors with the beauty of high-performance Dutch paints. Perfect for the kitchen or family room, painting a wall in Mimosa will add warmth and cheerfulness to any room, especially during the winter months. Mimosa also creates the illusion of being connected to the outside, making small rooms feel open and inviting.

“The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation.”

http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20634&ca=10

Marked Event would like to congratulate Angie for writing the winning blog comment on Marked Events Holiday Giveaway Shopping Spree blog.  However she is M.I.A. Where are you Angie?

Angie, on November 30th, 2008 at 5:05 pm Said:

Your 2008 Holiday Photo Cards are very festive! I love the pastel color ones especially! It gets me in the mood for Christmas! Bring on Santa and his reindeer! I love the smiling children on the cards!

You have done a great job, but if I were to add one, it would go something like this:

A Christmas scene with Santa and his sleigh flying overhead. He is making a turn and his sleigh tips slightly, spilling out a treasure chest of brightly wrapped gifts! They are falling from the sky mixed with lovely snowflakes or Christmas tree ornaments! Children are below holding up their arms toward the sky, their faces a glow with joy!

Merry Christmas!

Her winning comment entitles her to receive a free $75 shopping spree to spend on her favorite Marked Event Holiday Photo Card Design for 2008 or 2009.

Please help us find Angie so she can redeem her winnings.

When Emma was asked how she wanted to celebrate her second birthday, two words came from her mouth. Puple Buttfly, or Purple Butterflies to us adults.

Enough said! We were going to center her special day around the color purple and the beauty of butterflies.

For the invitations Emma’s mother wanted to capture the lively spirit that Emma portrays. She is a charismatic, insightful little gal so she wanted her invitations to scream “Come celebrate with me! I know how to have fun at a party!” 

The invitations displayed multiple variations of the color purple accompanied by chocolate brown. We used her actual silhouette to bring Emma’s personality to life. 

Emma’s mom wanted to continue the theme so she had us create a cute paper bag with Emma’s Butterfly Silhouette design. It contained goodies for each of Emma’s guests. One of the items that was a huge hit at the party was a plastic container of bubbles, with Emma’s Butterfly Silhouette design.

The guests then enjoyed a delicious one of a kind cake from Kelly Kakes served on chinet white plates with purple napkins both with Emma’s silhouette design.

Emma is so precious, it was a pleasure to help her celebrate her special day.

So what do you think of our newest cutest customer?

The cake was created by: Kelly Kakes

Emma’s photo was taken by:Zoomwork photography, Marisu Wehrenberg

Do you want a unique Theme for your event?

We did! We began searching for a unique theme for our wedding.

What a challenge!

First, we wanted the perfect design to set the theme for our wedding. Next we had to find a printer to incorporate our design into our announcements and invitations. Lastly, the trickiest part was incorporating our design into our Favors, Decorations and Gifts. Since each vendor had there own limitations it was a true test of our patience. We are happy to say things turned out great!

About a year later Marked Event was born to simplify this process. It’s a simple concept. Choose one of our stock designs and create a unique theme for your event, or sign up for our Free Design offer and we will create a design specifically for you. Next, attach your design to each of our quality products including: Announcements, Invitations, Favors, Decorations, Gifts and more.

It is an easy way to create a Unique Theme for your event.

A fantastic event begins with Save the Dates, Shower Invitations and most importantly Wedding Invitations. Most modern day brides enjoy breaking the rules with something unique and original for their wedding invitations. Invitations are a vital part of any event; they are a presentation to your family, friends, and guests. They are one of the first elements that allow guests a glimpse of your day and give them an opportunity to get excited about accepting your invitation. 

Most brides no longer invite their guests using plain white engraved invitations. Marked Event allows brides to be creative in a unique one-of-a-kind way. Marked Event has a full line of stock designed invitations that are beautiful and customized to meet your needs. For the truly unique wedding you may choose to start the design process from
scratch to capture your very own personal style.
 
Marked Event has much more to offer the bride looking to create a distinct wedding theme. It’s easy to work with Marked Event. We allow brides to brand their wedding by placing personalized designs on hundreds of products including: Save the Dates, Shower Invitations, Wedding Invitations, as well as Matching Favors, Gifts and more. Each product allows you to carry your theme throughout your Wedding.
 
This is your moment to shine! Make it special with Marked Event! 

Visit : www.markedevent.com

We would like to start the week with a new Surprise Giveaway! In celebration of launching our 2008 Brand New Holiday Photo Cards we are making this special offer. It’s easy to Win a $75 shopping spree to spend on your favorite unique, one of a kind Marked Event Holiday Photo Cards.

It’s easy! Simply post a comment on our blog and let us know your comments about our 2008 Holiday Photo Cards. In addition to your comments we would really like comments about designs that you would like to see added to our 2009 Collection. Whether it be a cozy fire, homemade cookies for santa or lyrics from your favorite holiday carol.

Be creative with your comments and please let us know what you would like added.

The winning comment will receive a $75 shopping spree to spend on your favorite Marked Event Holiday Photo Card Design.

Click here to see our 2008 Holiday Photo Cards http://www.markedevent.com/shop/catalog/PHOTO_CARDS-HOLIDAY-59-1.html

Expires December 5th. Winner will be announced December 8th