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WeddingPath News 27th June 2007 511 views
I have been on a total of 32 honeymoons, I do know a thing or two about them (click here to find out why I have been on so many honeymoons). Colin keeps asking if he can come along too, but I know he just wants to check out the girls in bikinis on the beach and isn't a serious journalist. Serious journalists don't check out girls in bikinis - they check out boys in trunks (mmm, Daniel Craig in Casino Royale anyone)?
Choosing a honeymoon destination is great fun! You may remember a little while ago I wrote about romantic island destinations. Traditionally in some parts of Europe, newlyweds were supplied with a month's worth of mead - a honey-based alcoholic beverage to make sure they were happy and fertile. If Colin and I got married I don't think it would be a good idea for us to be given a month's worth of mead. Colin is insufferable when he is drunk - he tends to sit in the corner and sing show tunes. Believe me, if you had heard 84 improvised verses of Copacabana sung by an inebriated donkey you wouldn't feel very happy or fertile.
Anyway, I digress...
Your honeymoon: first steps
Sorting out your honeymoon should be one of the most exciting aspects of your wedding planning, but many find it adds to their stress levels. The wonderful Sarah Richardson suggests some points to consider before you book.
Your dream
If your budget will stretch to it, take time to consider what your dream honeymoon consists of (as if you needed prompting!). This might sound obvious, but many people book a honeymoon that is not right for them. The dream will be different for everyone, and may be quite different to the generally accepted idea of what makes a good holiday. For some it's a lazy fortnight on a remote island; for others, it's a trip to one of Europe's romantic capitals, or a once-in-a-lifetime safari. The important thing is that you and your partner agree on the destination and type of break it'll be. Once you have some ideas, research a list of potential destinations.
Read the full article here.
Not so much a book, in fact not a book at all, A Bride's Guide to Wedding Music is a two-CD selection of music you might like to choose for your wedding.
The pieces range from those played on a church organ to those for a full orchestra and choir. The 38 tracks range from Bach to Bochherini.
There are many of the obvious choices for wedding music here, such as Mendelssohn's Wedding March, plus a few more unusual suggestions. A few of the pieces seem to me to be very unlikely choices for a wedding, but each to their own!
The CDs are ordered in such a way that the first disk covers suggestions for prelude music plus the bride's entrance. The second disk covers ideas for the signing of the register and the bride and groom's exit.
The CD booklet has biographical information about the composer and the mood of each piece plus a couple of suggestions on how it could be performed (for example flute and harp, or string quartet).
There is also a rating of how difficult the piece is to actually play. This is a nice touch and saves you panicking your Auntie Mabel, who dabbles on the organ, by giving her a track too difficult for her to perform! Finally, there is a glossary of musical terms for the inquisitive.
This CD set should definitely give you a good idea of possible music for your wedding plus suggestions on instrumentation. I imagine it would also be of use if you perform at weddings and are looking for ideas for new material.
Read what other WPers have to say about A Bride's Guide to Wedding Music A Bride's Guide to Wedding Music here.
All this talk of honeymoons has got my head spinning with ideas of places to see. I love to see other people's holiday snaps, so I have set up a topic on the Travel and Venue forum. Share your favourite photos with me here.
Remember to keep copies of all your travel documents when abroad. Copy your passport number down twice - one to take with you and one to leave at home with a relative of friend. If you lose your passport you must immediately report it to your embassy. Copy your credit cards, travellers' cheques and flight details in case of emergency. Again, it is sensible to leave a copy back home as well. Leave all unnecessary credit cards at home. Make sure you have your bank/credit card contact details so you can call them if you lose a card.
As always, if you have a question that you would like me to answer, drop me a line and I will do my best to help. My email is margo@weddingpath.com. If you would like me to come to your wedding, and/or honeymoon, please check out the about me section on my profile page to see my schedule and leave a message on my notice board if I am available.
Have a wonderful week.
Love and apples!!!
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