One Shot to Tie The Knot

Ooh la-la! Sexy Honeymoon Lingerie

2007-07-27T13:53:00.000-07:00

TLC's Stacy London shows TODAY host Merideth Vierira wedding night fashions that are sure to wow! Check Out the Video!

Destination Weddings

2007-07-09T15:03:00.000-07:00

If your dream wedding is in a tropical paradise, an enchanting castle, on a cruise ship, or even in an Italian villa, a Destination Wedding might be the perfect choice for you. Can you imagine marrying in a gorgeous setting away from home? Destination Weddings usually cost less than traditional weddings, and they can turn your wedding day into an unforgettable vacation for you and your guests. There are many resorts that make it easy for couples who want a turnkey wedding, often including a honeymoon. This takes the stress out of all of the planning, so you can actually relax and enjoy the festivities.

The most popular place for destination weddings is Mexico. From Cancun and the Riviera Maya on the country's Caribbean coastline to Los Cabos along the Pacific at the tip of baja California, Mexico is tops for tying the knot — but it's not the only place drawing couples away from hometown ceremonies. Many celebrities, like Tom and Katie, have made Europe a hot spot, especially romantic Rome, Italy. Fairy tale weddings have also seen a wave in popularity in many magical castles across the world.

The 2007 Top Wedding Destinations are:
1 Mexico
2 Jamaica
3 Dominican Republic
4 Bahamas
5 Hawaii
6 U.S. Virgin Islands
7 Aruba
8 Fiji
9 Cruise Ship
10 Europe

Where ever you decide to spend your special day, be sure to plan in advance, and remember many places offer great package deals for destination weddings that will save you money. You can do some planning yourself, like choosing memorable Beach Wedding Favors and other Unique Wedding Favors to thank your guests for sharing your beautiful day. But keep in mind, it is a good idea to have someone at the destination making plans for you, whether it be a resort or planner, to have everything in order for your ceremony and reception, since you probably won't be there before your big day.

Your Wedding Planning Budget

2007-07-09T12:49:00.000-07:00

Planning a wedding can be a very exciting time in your life, but it can also be a bit stressful and overwhelming. The first thing you need to do is set your wedding budget, so you can stay organized and set guidelines as to what you want to spend on each thing. You may use this worksheet to set your parameters, and print it off, to keep in your wedding planning notebook. Then, you will be able to easily refer to it when you speak with vendors. You will find it much easier to stay within your budget and know what things you can splurge on, and where you need to cut back.

	My Total Budget ___________
Expenses	% of total budget	Your estimate	What you actually spent
Ceremony Location fee, officiant fee, marriage license, musician's fees, ring pillows	3%	______	______
Reception Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors	48%	______	______
Attire Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments and hosiery, shoes, accessories, jewelry, hair and makeup, Groom's Tuxedo or Suit, shoes, bow tie, cuff links, studs, suspenders	10%	______	______
Rings His and her rings, engraving	3%	______	______
Flowers Ceremony, bride's bouquet, maid-of-honor and bridesmaid bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, centerpieces, flower-girl basket	8%	______	______
Music Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ, cocktail hour musicians, sound system rental	8%	______	______
Photography Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums, additional prints, disposable cameras for candids	12%	______	______
Transportation Transportation for wedding party, guest shuttle and/or parking attendants	2%	______	______
Stationery Invitations, response cards, thank you notes, postage, calligraphy, guest book	3%	______	______
Gifts Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents, welcome baskets for out-of-town guests.	3%	______	______