Wedding themes – Dream Destinations ~ A Luxe Travel Blogger & Advisor

Beyond ‘I Do’: Micro-Weddings with a Twist at Thornybush Safari Lodge- Your Wildest Wedding Dreams Come Alive!

April 2, 2025

A Dreamy “I Do” in the Heart of Africa. Imagine exchanging vows beneath the gentle shade of a Marula tree, the African wilderness your breathtaking backdrop… a romantic sunset ceremony… you and your partner bathed in the warm glow of the setting African sun. … More Beyond ‘I Do’: Micro-Weddings with a Twist at Thornybush Safari Lodge- Your Wildest Wedding Dreams Come Alive!

Summer Romance Turn into Fall Proposals

October 24, 2022

Approximately 40% of marriage proposals will happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, with the most popular days being Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and Valentine’s Day. … More Summer Romance Turn into Fall Proposals

Home Sweet Wedding: Why Your Backyard is the Perfect Place to Say ‘I Do.

September 20, 2016

VIEW: If you have been offered someone’s backyard for your wedding, the first thing you should do is look at what you have to work with. Do you have a view? If so and you are going to have the ceremony there as well, try to position the Chuppah in such a way that the guests can see you against the stunning backdrop! If you are only going to have the reception there, make sure to have the sweetheart table positioned in front of that beautiful view. … More Home Sweet Wedding: Why Your Backyard is the Perfect Place to Say ‘I Do.

Master the Art of the Perfect Wedding without Breaking the Bank.

September 13, 2016

Who says dream weddings have to come with nightmarish price tags? We’re here to debunk that myth and sprinkle a little magic on your planning process. Get ready to explore creative tips and clever hacks that will have you saying “I do” to a stunning wedding while keeping your budget intact. Because, after all, love … More Master the Art of the Perfect Wedding without Breaking the Bank.

Planning your wedding – the most important decisions.

September 2, 2016

When you have nothing other than “we want to get married”… which is of course the most important part, it has to feel pretty overwhelming! Just know that the first decisions are the hardest. As you go along everything will start to fall into place and it will get easier. If you decided on a … More Planning your wedding – the most important decisions.

I said YES!

August 30, 2016

So…your partner proposed and you said… YES! and then reality hits you. HELP! Overwhelming details spinning through your mind furiously and you are wondering how you will actually pull this off followed by images of the dream wedding you have imagined maybe since you were a kid. … More I said YES!

Not your every day backyard wedding.

June 16, 2016

Surrounded by the lush mountains of Malibu is the Malibu Canyon Ranch; a stunning estate famous for it’s European castle like tower. With white horses and white oak trees you will never believe that this beautiful gem is only 40 minutes from Beverly Hills and 10 minutes from Paradise Cove Beach. This venue was also the location … More Not your every day backyard wedding.

Infusions, Champagne Bar and Wedding Trends.

July 18, 2015

For a wedding you can match your cocktail to your wedding colors with pops of yellow lemon twists, fresh green mint sprigs, or pink berry fruits. You could also choose a floral garnish that matches your wedding bouquet. Elderflower blossoms offers up some signature wedding drink ideas that is not only refreshingly tasty, but also quite lovely to look at. … More Infusions, Champagne Bar and Wedding Trends.

Fun Pairings for Cocktails and Food Stations

July 12, 2015

One of the biggest challenges for any caterer or wedding/event planner is to find fun and unique ways to wow guests at an event so I have been looking around for inspiration for the next wedding we are both planning and catering and will share with you some fun beverage and appetizer pairings for cocktail hour and even for … More Fun Pairings for Cocktails and Food Stations

A Chuppah, Arbor or Arch?

June 25, 2015

I have recently had inquiries about the difference between Chuppah’s Arches and Arbors so I thought it would be a good topic for a blog post as I am sure there are other couples asking the same questions. The chuppah, like the one in the picture on the left is a tapestry attached to the tops of … More A Chuppah, Arbor or Arch?