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Your invaluable contribution towards the completion of the frst ever
Sun Paradise Magazine will always be remembered and treasured.
To you I say a heartfelt thank you for your timely assistance, advice, patience,
expertise and most of all your hospitality that you have demonstrated time and time again.
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Welcome
Celebrity Destination Weddings
Planning for an Imaginable Experience
Antigua and Barbuda Marriage License Requirements
Relax the Time Away By Sandy Burns
Question and Answer by Alicia Daniel
Unforgettable Honeymoons by Alicia Daniel
Make Up Tips for the Big Day
Finding your Perfect Wedding Gown by Alicia Daniel
Make it your Dream Day by Ann Marie King
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been made to ensure correct and accurate information, the publisher will
not take responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes. Information
in this magazine is correct at the time of going to press and subject to
changes and corrections.

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Dear Guests,
boasting 365 white sandy beaches, warm and
friendly people, antigua and barbuda has been
one of the best tourist destinations in the world.
This infectious twin-island state offers the ultimate
wedding experience that the would-be bride and
groom will never forget.

as editor of this 1st sun Paradise Magazine, it is
indeed a privilege to be associated with this unique
production. Working on this project took a lot of
hard work, patience, focus, and discipline but it was
exciting. one of the most memorable moments was
taking photographs and mingling with the models
in helping them to take eye-catching pictures.

Your response to this masterpiece will be welcomed
since it will provide feedback on how management
can attempt to improve your stay with us.
It is my pleasure to wish you an enjoyable and
unforgettable wedding experience that will provide
positive and lasting memories.

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a Unique antiguan
Wedding experience
W
elcome to Antigua and Barbuda and thank you for choosing
this beautiful twin-island state as your wedding destination.
Sun Paradise, a magazine with a diference, gives you an
opportunity to plan and enjoy a unique Antiguan wedding experience
that you have always imagined.
Flip the pages and explore the luxurious intimate hotels that provide an
unforgettable stay in paradise.
Enjoy the breathtaking view of our country by helicopter and eco/
adventure tours. Ignite your taste buds with locally prepared Antigua
and Barbuda specialties or your choice of an international cuisine.
With specialist on board, receive that glowing hairstyle that is bound to
be an eye catcher on the day of your new wedding beginning.
Experience our 365 beautiful white sandy beaches and miles of pink
sand beaches on Barbuda.
Browse even further and discover our attractions and sites that will be
sure to entangle you in Antigua and Barbudas history and culture.
Come See the Sunrise in Paradise!
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Sun Paradise Magazine is published semi-annually.
The main focus of this magazine is to promote
Antigua and Barbuda as the #1
Romance Capital of the world.
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sun Paradise welcomes contributions from tourists,
professionals or writers in specialized felds
or areas of interest.
sun Paradise reserves the right to determine the
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As Antigua and Barbuda continues to celebrate
June as the Month of Romance, love was in the air
at the Hermitage Bay Hotel, the site of last years
Celebrity Destination Wedding.
Melissa Saint-Cyr and Derrick Ward, winners of last years
Destination Wedding Sweepstakes, exchanged nuptials on the
islands southwest coast, at a ceremony hosted by the
Ministry of Tourism and other key stakeholders.
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Celebrity couple and award
winning R & B performers, Kenny
Lattimore and Chante Moore,
guests of honor at this intimate
ceremony, serenaded the couple
and guests with a live performance
of a Love Ballad against the
backdrop of a majestic sunset view,
at one of Antigua and Barbudas
newest upscale properties. Te
Lattimores were married fve years
ago in a similar romantic setting at
a Destination Wedding in Jamaica
and commented that they felt
honored to be a part of such an
important event that symbolized
unity between couples, families and
the community.

Demonstrating the destinations
commitment to this promotion,
Minister of Tourism, Harold
Lovell was one of the witnesses and
signatories on the couples marriage
certifcate. Ms. Skepple was the
ofciating marriage ofcer and
prayers of thanksgiving were ofered
by Rev. Carlsen Christie. As the
gentle waves lapped the shoreline,
fower girls from Verity Dance
group, created an exotic pathway
of fresh petals as the bride made
her processional down the aisle to
the sounds of local jazz musician
Foster Joseph. At sundown, the
couple was whisked away in a horse
and carriage provided by Stella of
Bolans.
Te romantic shore side event
was a fan fare of baby pink and
tropical fowers.. Te wedding
gown was provided by Demetrios
Brides and wedding bands provided
by Colombian Emeralds. Te
wedding exuded the true favors
of the destination as most of the
resources were donated by local
providers: Photography by Photo
Fantasy, Flowers by Exotic Flowers,
Hair and Make-up by Mingles and
wedding cake by Lisas Creations.
Te wedding was attended by
tourism ofcials, stakeholders
and sponsors and was carried live
on local television station ABS.
Derede Samuel Whitlock, Director
of Tourism for the United States,
indicated that the wedding was
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Before booking for your wedding
and honeymoon experience,
Consider these needs:
Te location and setting of your wedding ceremony.
As a couple you may consider having a beach setting,
tropical garden setting, on the hill top,
a traditional church ceremony
Reception
Video/Photography
Flowers
Wedding cake
Wedding bouquets, decorations, bridal arch
Transportation (taxi, limousine, helicopter, horse
and carriage etc)
Music (pan music, band etc)
Rest assured that whatever your requirements are they will be
met, to make your wedding day even more memorable
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very special and everyone present
could feel the love that this twin
island destination has to ofer.
We expect that with the celebrity
involvement that the event will
provide signifcant media exposure
for the destination and help to
position us as the Romance
Capital of the Caribbean.
On the eve of the Celebrity
Wedding, the Ministry of Tourism
hosted a cocktail reception at the
Copper and Lumber Store, to
honor both the wedding couple
and the celebrity couple. At the
event, a Diamond Hunt Contest
that features Nelsons Dockyard
as one of the most romantic sites
in Antigua and Barbuda was also
launched as part of the Romance
promotions. Te Diamond Hunt
was being hosted at
www.antiguabarbudaevents.com
and ran until the end of October.
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Special licence:
1. Valid passport or birth
certifcate and valid picture I.D
such as drivers licence and
Immigration form.

2. Proof of Status: Single -
A declaration is signed within
Antigua and Barbuda; Divorced
- Original Decree Absolute which
includes the Seal of the Court
where Decree is issued or a
certifed copy of Decree which
includes the Seal of the Court
where Decree is issued;
Widow/Widower -
(i) Marriage Certifcate, (ii) Death
Certifcate of Husband/Wife.

3. Application form is flled out
and signed at the Ministry of
Justice and Legal Affairs in St.
Johns.

4. All applicants must be over
the age of eighteen (18) years.
If under, then written parental
consent must be obtained.

5. There is NO waiting period in
the country to obtain a Special
Licence.

6. The petition for a Special
Licence shall be accompanied
by a fee of one hundred and
ffty United States dollars
(US$150.00).

7. Both parties MUST be present
at the time of the application.

ORDinaRY licence:
1. Valid passport or birth
certifcate and valid picture I.D
such as drivers licence and
Immigration form.

2. Proof of Status: Single -
A declaration is signed within
Antigua and Barbuda or letter
stating status by some person
well known in the community;
Divorced - Original Decree
Absolute which includes the Seal
of the Court issuing the Decree or
a certifed copy of Decree which
includes the Seal of the Court
where Decree is issued; Widow/
Widower -
(i) Marriage Certifcate,
(ii) Death Certifcate of Husband /
Wife.

3. Application form is flled out
and signed at the Ministry of
Justice and Legal Affairs in St.
Johns.

4. All applicants must be over
the age of eighteen (18) years.
If under, then written parental
consent must be obtained.

5. One of the parties must be
resident in Antigua and Barbuda
for a period of ffteen (15) days
immediately preceding the date
of the application for a licence.
6 The petition for an Ordinary
Licence shall be accompanied
by a fee of one hundred Eastern
Caribbean dollars (EC$100).

7. Both parties MUST be present
at the time of the application.
ceRemOnY:
1. The wedding is performed by
the Registrar, Deputy Registrar,
Assistant Registrar or any of the
marriage offcers.

2. The day selected for the
ceremony depends upon the
parties.

3. There is a registration fee of
one hundred Eastern Caribbean
dollars (EC$100) to be paid at the
Registrars offce.

4. There is also a fee for this
service which is dependant
upon the place selected for the
ceremony.

5. The Marriage Offcer fee for the
performance of the ceremony is
two hundred and seventy Eastern
Caribbean dollars(EC$270) or one
hundred United States dollars
(US$100).

NB: Dates and times of
weddings are confrmed at the
time of the interview at the
Ministry of Justice and Legal
Affairs, St. Johns.


change Of name:
If a change of name has taken
place in the case of an applicant,
then the Deed Poll under which
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n ancient times people used the method of massage for
health and healing purposes. Massage is said to be healing
because of the power of touch and the impact it has on the
internal organs, the nerves, blood vessels and muscles etc. In
todays fast pace world more and more people are becoming
aware of the benefts of massage. More and more couples are
destressing before taking the big step, and massage is the
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What is Massage?
Massage is a systematic manual
application of pressure and
movement of the soft tissue of
the body (skin,muscles,tendons,
ligaments and fascia).

soMe benefits of
Massage:
strengthens, nourishes, and tones
the muscle fber. It nourishes
the skin and all its structures by
stimulating blood circulation. blood
brings oxygen which is essential
to cell growth to cells and carries
away waste products by helping
to cleanse the skin of impurities.
Massage manipulation can help
deplete excess fuids in the tissues,
reduce puffy and saggy areas.
Massage sometimes relieves pain by
helping the muscle relax. It makes
the skin softer and more pliable, it
tones muscles and retards aging of
the skin. It reduces fat cells in the
subcutaneous tissues. This helps
frm the skin and the underlying
tissues. soothes and rest the nerves.
some studies show that massage can
reduce blood pressure.

types of Massage:
swedish: Manipulates deep
muscle tissues by a series of
massage movements. Most
massage movements given during
a facial massage are based on these
techniques.

acupressure: Work with
acupressure points on the body.
shiatsu: combines stretching of
limbs with pressure on acupressure
points. some of these techniques
are used during a facial massage.

Lymphatic Drainage: uses gentle
pressure on the lymphatic system
to move waste materials out of the
body more quickly.
so before you take that big step
down the isle, why not destress,
unwind and awaken your senses
to a whole new world of massage
therapy. Give the happy couple a
gift of massage they will need it
Relax the
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Q: How would You describe your
wife?
A: Caring and gentle, a woman that
knows what she wants.
Q: What is the most interesting thing
about your wife?
A: Her humility and her shy attitude.
Q: How did You meet your wife?
A: In a bible study group at church.
Q: What was it that frst attracted you
to your spouse?
A: The type of conversation she
entertained with me and the way she
spoke captured my attention.
Q: Did your spouse meet all your
expectations?
A: Yes and a lot more.
Q: How would you describe your
wedding?
A: Short and sweet with a lot of freedom.
Q: How did you propose to your wife?
A: We both knew we wanted to marry
each other, so after we had fnished
making all our plans for our wedding
and the date was set, I asked her to
marry me.
Q: What was your greatest concern
on your wedding day?
A: I was concerned that everything
wouldnt go smoothly, and I wanted
everything to be perfect.
Q: What would you say was the
highlight of your wedding day?
A: Our frst kiss. I had to coax her into
kissing me because she was so shy to
kiss me with all our guests looking on.
Q: How did You feel after you were
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married?
A: I wanted to be in her presence
forever.
Q: How did you meet your husband?
A: I met him at church, we were
basically on a hi and bye basis.
Q: How would you describe your
husband?
A: I would say that my husband is very
funny, caring and focused.
Q: What was it that frst attracted you
to your spouse?
A: He was different, he wasnt
obnoxious, he was very quiet and
reserved and after speaking to him I
found out we shared the same views.
Q:What is the most interesting thing
about your husband?
A: He has a sweet spirit and I fnd his
humility and peace in adverse times to
be very encouraging.
Q: Did your spouse meet all your
expectations?
A: Yes and then some!!!
Q: How would you describe your
wedding?
A: Wow!, it was so beautiful. It was
simple and warm.
Q: How did your husband propose to
you?
A: On my birthday he popped the
question. I think that it was very
romantic. We went to a restaurant for
lunch and during my chicken lunch he
asked me to marry him.
Q: What made you say yes to his
proposal?
Sun Paradise caught up with one of our
youngest married couples Terry and Ayannah
Athill. Although they have only been married for
months, these two had alot to share with us.
Our couple were asked to answer these
questions and here are their answers.
A: He was just so sweet and I knew he
was the one I wanted to spend the rest
of my life with because he makes me
laugh and I love to laugh.
Q: Were you nervous and did you
have any second thoughts on your
wedding day?
A: Yes very much so!!! I had all the eyes
of my guests looking at me, but I did not
have any second thoughts.
Q: Were any of your childhood
dreams accomplished on your wedding
day?
A: No. After getting to a mature age, I
just wanted a simple warm ceremony.
About a year and a half ago, I was really
settled in my mind that this is what I
really wanted.
Q: What would you say was the
highlight of your wedding day?
A: The highlight for me was the
exchanging of our marriage vows.
Q: How did you feel after you were
married?
A: I was happy, a bit dazed but then the
reality began to settle in.
Q: If you could do anything differently
about your wedding what would it be?
A: The length of the ceremony.
When asked what advise they
would offer to couples who are
ready to get married, this couple
said: Pray about your decision, get
spiritual counsel. There are serious
responsibilities that comes along
with a spouse, so get Godly counsel
and wisdom and get rid of all selfsh
motives.
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An unforgettable honeymoon is a well planned
honeymoon. Whether youre thinking of going to
the moon or in your own backyard, the success
of your very romantic getaway depends on good
budgeting and a well thought out itinerary. Thinking
of going to somewhere exotic like Hawaii, Paris, a
tour of the Caribbean Islands maybe? We all have
our dream vacation spot, where we want to let loose,
lay back and enjoy, but before you do. Here are a
few Honeymoon Tips that are sure to get you
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next vacation on the plane ride home.
You may also want to use a credit
card that gives you frequent fyer
miles when paying for your wedding
and honeymoon expenses.
7. Figure out a budget for your
honeymoon and make every effort to
stick to it. If its important to you,
be sure to factor in some fun money.
Stressing out over how youre going
to pay for it once you get home is no
way to spend the most romantic time
in your life, and could ruin the whole
trip.
8. Pack separate bags. This way you
can keep track of your own things,
and ladies you can keep your new
lingerie a surprise! Also, if you leave a
little room in your bag, youll have a
place to put new acquisitions.
1. Some couples are just too worn
out from the wedding to rush out
and go on a 10-day trip. Try this:
take a week between the wedding
and honeymoon. Use the time to get
settled. Open gifts, write thank you
cards, get organized. Then take off on
a relaxing trip and enjoy!
2. If you can avoid it, dont book your
fight for EARLY the next morning
after the wedding, particularly if
youre having an evening reception.
Once you fnally get to sleep, it may
be hard to wake up at 5:00am for
that early morning fight or worse you
may not even hear the alarm!
3. Dont try and pack too much into
your honeymoon. Instead pick a few
places that you really want to see and
enjoy them!
4. To really savor the sights, sounds
and tastes of a country, focus on a few
places to visit. Concentrating on a
few cities also gives you more time to
truly experience the local culture. You
can always return for another trip!
Remember your honeymoon should
be more about focusing on each other
rather than marathon sightseeing.
5. Just so neither you nor your spouse
is ever bored discuss your idea of the
perfect honeymoon. Do you want to
be active or relaxed? Do you want to
do lots of site-seeing and exploring?
Do you both like to shop? You and
your partner should make a list of
the things that you like to do, then
compare your lists.
6. If you dont already belong to one,
join a frequent fyer club. Trust us:
Youll already be thinking about your
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9. If you are using disposable cameras
at your wedding, buy a few extra
and take them on your honeymoon.
Disposable cameras are great when
you dont want to risk losing or
damaging your expensive digital
camera.

10. Label luggage with names,
address and phone numbers on the
inside, as well as the outside. Also,
add a ribbon or bow to your entire
luggage. It will make them easier to
identify in baggage claim.

11. When you frst start to plan for
your trip, check the expiration date
of your passport and, if necessary,
send it in for renewal. Check for
any advance-application visas for
countries you are planning to visit.
Usually, you have to send your
passport in with the visa application.
People have been turned away at the
airport check-in desk with expired or
soon-to-expire passports. Additionally,
many countries will not let you
enter if your passport is within a few
months of the expiration date.

12. To protect yourself and your
spouse, if you are traveling out of
the country, ask your doctors if he/
she does travelers immunizations.
You should also visit the Centers for
Disease Control for health-related
information for your destination.

13. To avoid altitude sickness, drink
lots of water the day before and day
of your departure. If you drink 8 ozs.
of water an hour, it will help you
acclimate sooner.

14. Planning a honeymoon to
a remote overseas destination?
Before you book tickets, check your
destination for potential trouble
such as political unrest, terrorism or
natural disturbances.

15. If youre taking a redeye fight
and arriving early in the morning,
you may not be able to check into
your hotel right away. Consider
starting your reservation from the
night before (with a guaranteed late
arrival) so you can check in right
away.

16. If you are changing your name,
make all reservations in your given/
maiden name. You wont be able to
apply for a passport or change your
identifcation to your new name until
after the wedding. Trust us -- sticking
with the old one on your honeymoon
will save you lots of headaches!

17. Take more money than you
think youll need. To make things
uncomplicated, you may want to
pre-pay, or select a resort that offers
an all-inclusive rate, which usually
covers food, lodging, activities, drink,
tips, and more.

18. Even if youre on a budget, keep
in mind that many places adjust their
rates seasonally. For instance, it can
be less expensive to visit Caribbean
Islands in the summer and many ski
resorts offer a lot of summer activities.

19. Some all-inclusives charge extra
for items such as liquor, sports,
and spa services. Be sure to know
whats included and whats not,
so therell be no surprises. If you
are looking to save money on a
vacation, an all-inclusive package
may be the best value. It is one price
that usually includes your airfare,
hotel accommodations, food, drink
(including alcoholic beverages) and
some water sports (i.e. snorkeling,
sailing).Also, pick an all-inclusive
that caters to couples (Some attract
singles or families).
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20. Make photocopies of your drivers
license, airline tickets, etc. youll
be bringing on the trip. Store one
separately from your wallet and leave
another at home.
If the unfortunate happens, you
have back up copies. In addition
to photocopying all your important
documents and carrying them with
you, scan or type up everything and
e-mail them to your e-mail account.
Use a free e-mail account, such as
Yahoo, Hotmail or G-mail, so you
can access your documents from
anywhere in the world.
21. Photocopy the itinerary of your
trip destination and dates. Put inside
each piece of luggage. If luggage is
lost or picked up by mistake, it will
increase the chance of fnding it.

22. Wear something on the fight that
you can get away with for a couple
of days if you have to. If your luggage
gets lost or delayed, youll want to be
prepared. Just in case, pack a change
of clothes and toiletries in a carry-on.
23. Holidays can trip up any
traveler. Trains become less frequent,
post offces and banks shut down,
restaurants may or may not be open,
and shops close. To protect yourself
against holiday surprises, check the
Worldwide Holiday & Festival Site,
which lists legal holidays for more
than 200 places around the world.
And if your travel dates do fall on
such a holiday, call or email a local
(such as your hotels concierge) to ask
how youll be inconvenienced.
24. Always check with your travel
agent about the weather of your
destination. Try not to let those
glorious pictures in the magazines
fool you. You dont want to end up
in a beautiful, exotic location --- in
the middle of monsoon or hurricane
season!
25. Are you unsure as to how
much should you tip? Here are
some guidelines for tipping on your
honeymoon.
Doormen - $1 to call or hail a cab
Bellhops - $1 per bag
Valet Parking - $1 to park car
or retrieve your car
Taxi - 15% of the fare
Tour Guides/bus driver - $1-2 per day
Chambermaid - $1-2 per day
Powder room attendants -.25c - .50c
Coatroom Attendant - .50c - $1.00
per coat
Waiter/bartender - 15-20% of the
bill. Be aware that many countries
will automatically add the 15%
gratuity to your bill.

26. The Internet is a great resource
for planning your honeymoon. If you
book online, be sure to know who
youre dealing with. There are some
less than reputable companies on the
Web. The danger is that youll pay
money and the vendor will disappear.
Your credit card is some protection,
but youre still not 100 percent
protected. If it looks too good to be
true then it probably is.

27. On a tight budget? No problem
weve got you covered. You dont
have to go on your honeymoon right
away. Go on your honeymoon during
Off-Season. You could save up to
45% on your rooms, avoid crowds,
and still get great weather! Or you
might be thinking I cant afford that
exotic honeymoon, we all know that
weddings can take a huge chunk out
of our pockets, but you can still enjoy
an oh so fabulicious honeymoon.
Light Bulb!!!!!! Why not have a get
away in your own country. Why
should tourists enjoy all the fun of
your own island? There are certainly
loads of benefts to this, let me count
the ways to save you money.
Here are some Honeymoon Tips for
those on a tight budget
1. As you start your life as a married
couple, why not use your honeymoon
to rediscover what you have in
common? Lets say you and your
spouse enjoys hiking: Why not
pick the farthest hotel you can fnd
on island and just hike along the
beautiful beach. To everyone else
youll be tourists and best of all you
and your love will be together. You
never know you might just discover
something new about the place youve
lived all your life, take an island tour,
keep an open mind, you just might
think youre in a different world, at
the very least youll be in each others
world.
2. Why not do something special! A
side-by-side massage on the beach is
a wonderful treat and a great way to
relax from the stress of the wedding.
Or make it more romantic by giving
your other half a relaxing massage.
3. Or you can be your own tour
guides, the great thing about this
is there are no rights or wrongs,
you can customize your getaway
to meet your needs not that of the
honeymoon package you bought.

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4. Have kids? This is the perfect
solution while youre away getting
your island groove on, you can
check up on the kids that youve left
with the in-laws of course, and not
bother about getting phone cards
to call or charging it to your credit
card. Best of all youll never have
to worry about changing currency,
which we all know can be a hassle
and not to mention expensive. Need
more money while youre on getaway,
No Problem! Just go to your bank;
everything you need is right at your
fngertips.
always remember, perfect
honeymoons dont just happen.
they have to be carefully
planned. the more you do your
honeymoon homework, the
more romantic - and the more
fun - your honeymoon will be.
setting expectations too high
or expecting a perfect
Wedding and
honeymoon
will create
stress and lead to frustration.
there will be stress, you can
count on it. there are a lot of
decisions to be made, many
details to be worked out, and
others may want, or try to
infuence you. that is not
bad or wrong; it just
requires that you
and your fanc
be aware of
what is
really
happening.
try to respond
to issues and avoid
reacting to things. by the
way enjoy your honeymoon!
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Taking your walk down the
isle is a very exciting and
memorable occassion. We
put alot of time and effort
into planning our wedding
day that things may run as
smoothly as possible.
We have chosen and ftted
our dress, the cake is a
done deal, the bouquets
and all that. But often times
we forget to put some
loving into our skin.
here are a few pointers for
radiant skin and fawless make
up for your journey to the altar:
1. Top up on alot of water.
This fushes out all toxins.
2. Its good to have a few
facials, 2-3 times before your
wedding day.
This will help to make the skin
nice and subtle, getting rid of dead
cells, excess oil, pimples etc.
3. Choose a make-up artist
and book an appointment for a
dry run. Go with hair styled if
possible, this way you will give the
artist an idea of what you would
like and youll also get to see how
your make-up matches with your
hairstyle. be sure to take photos of
hairstyles you like with you.
4. If youre satisfed, book an
appointment for the wedding day.
Your make-up should be done
about an hour and a half before
the wedding , by which time your
make-up should be nice and warm.
so make your planss, get your skin
pampered and make-up done to
perfection, for that beautiful walk
down the aisle.
for the Big Day.
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Finding
Your Perfect Gown
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Choosing the
perfect gown
is one of the
most important
decisions that
you will make
throughout your
wedding planning
and life. Making
sure it is perfect
does not come in
a mere second.
Many brides-to-
be have made this
mistake..
a relative will give you a dress,
or maybe you will order one
from the internet as the online
price seems cheaper than the
in-store price, and that is
true, but internet stores are
cheaper because they do not
offer you full service. You have
already spent many months of
researching the Internet and
magazines. You are between
decisions. now, it is time to
purchase the perfect dress.
The Internet store will only
ask what style and size you
want. You pay the total cost
for the dress and shipping
right away. In a few months,
you will receive your dress in
a little box. The dress will not
be pressed or steamed. often
times, Internet stores never
open the manufactures box to
check for damages to the dress
before reshipping to you. They
simply attach another label and
forward the same box to you.
Remember, this dress is now
yours without much recourse.
since all the dresses are hand
made, each dress is made a little
different. If the size or ftting
is not right, you are stuck with
it. Internet stores never see
you, comment on how the dress
fts, offer samples to try on and
makes no offer for fttings. In
conclusion, internet stores must
be cheaper because they do
not offer full service, they take
all your money without ever
investing their own money nor
time into giving you the service
you deserve.
a relative donates your dress.
brides this is a personal
decision!!!!!! Many brides have
acquired their dresses this way
because they feel a sense of
obligation simply because its
a relative. an easy solution is
to ask that person to donate a
dress that is a personal choice
or advise them to make a
monetary donation. These are
two ways of making sure that
you are completely in control
over your dress purchase, even
if it means you have to add
a little more to it to get the
perfect dress.
The best way to get the perfect
dress for you as well as the
perfect matching attire for
your bridal party is through
full service professional bridal
consultants, who are willing
to spend hours with you to
fnd the perfect gown to make
your wedding day the most
memorable.
once you have an expert bridal
consultant team to spend
hours in fnding your dress,
offer many samples to try on,
offer expert advice, and have
customized ftting, you are sure
to be happy in the end with
your choice and feel confdent
that you are the star on your
wedding day.
Today is the day you
will make one of
lifes most important
decisions. Make
sure it is done right.
Dont ever think
you are saving a
lot of money now,
because you may
spend much more
trying to
fnd your perfect
wedding gown.
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Personal
Touch
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every girl dreams of
becoming a bride
some day, however
this was planned for
us even before we
were conceived if we
truly seek the heart
of God. Gods desire
was and still is that
we are joined in holy
matrimony and two
shall be made one
fesh.
so you have arrived to planning for
this day. I believe that each bride
and groom should or would have
their personality refected in the
ambiance of their wedding. how-
ever we are humans with ideas and
dreams which would require fne
tuning. seek advice from persons
who have traveled the road that
you are presently pursuing and you
can learn a lot from them. Ideas
come to us from various sources
so jot them down on paper, use
your creative ability to create and
re-create until you are satisfed with
the outcome.

KEEP A DIARY: To ensure that
every detail is written and accom-
plished.

PLAN: Planning is of utmost im-
portance. It allows for adjustments
and decreases unforeseen errors.
Make frm decisions on what you
would prefer with regards to:
number of guests
your bridal party
ceremonial site for the wedding
type of transportation you
desire for bride and groom
your choice menu
dining parlor
the ambiance/setting for dinning
allocate duties (if possible) to
dependable persons. have frequent
meetings, to ensure and evaluate the
advancement of the plans. This will
eliminate unnecessary last minute
hassles. avoid depression and excess
anxiety when goals are not realized.
BUDGET: Plan your budget and
stick to it. a wedding can be as
extravagant or simple as the cou-
ple desires. Determine how much
money you would like to spend for
the cake, decorations, bridal trans-
port, souvenirs, food and drinks
and other miscellaneous items. In
the excitement of shopping for
your wedding, the couple has to be
disciplined, since it is quite easy to
spend unnecessarily. Do not lose
focus, stay in line with the theme of
your wedding. always be willing to
compromise and restructure guest
list or other plans as is necessary.
PERSONALIZE: everything
should refect you. Choose wedding
attire that excites you, your spouse
Make it
your
dream day,
how to put your
personal mark on every detail.
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and your bridal party. Project the spirit of the
life that is in you, so that your guests are awed
at your presence. Dare to be different. add
your personal touch by choosing the theme and
colors for your wedding in order to create the
perfect ambiance for that day.
FINISH WITH FINESSE: Remember the
importance of keeping your color scheme coor-
dination. hair stylist / barber, make up artist,
Pedicurist /manicurist. Ceremonial decora-
tive design, Centre piece design for the dinner
tables.
You can have / fnd advisors who will help you
to avoid the last minute wedding blues.
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