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Sexy walks a fine line between being genuinely attractive and being just plain cheap. Even slits have a limit when it comes to good taste. Remember Elizabeth Hurley’s crotch-revealing gown when she went to a wedding? And she wasn’t even the bride! She got away with it but, as beautiful as Ms. Hurley is, the antic left many of the guests with a bad memory of the affair.

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Sexy is about showing your curves, all your good parts and still keeping enough from plain view to keep everyone guessing. And that is something you can do with your beach wedding dress. So which areas of the body should you expose and better yet, how much?

One thing to remember when picking your sexy beach wedding dress is to consider which parts of your body you are most proud of. If you have curves like a guitar, a fitting bodice can show them off nicely. If your legs are to-die for, a short dress or a slit that goes halfway up your thighs is a great way to wear a sexy beach wedding dress. The trick is finding one or two areas you can emphasize and allowing the rest of your body to play up your best asset.

Beach wedding dresses also require your arms to go uncovered. That enough is already sexy. If you’re wearing a long beach wedding dress, show off your neck and shoulders by tying back your hair in an upswept hairdo and wearing a strapless or off-the-shoulder gown. Or go for minimal yet sexy skin exposure with a halter neck. A halter neck will show off toned shoulders and some skin on the front torso and upper back.

A sexy beach wedding dress can also work well with a low-cut back. If your back looks as sexy as Hilary Swank’s or Nicole Kidman’s, wear a sleeveless, scoop neck and a plunging back. Any style will do – the wide V-cut to reveal nice shoulder blades and just skim your lower back or a shy slit that can run straight from the nape of your neck to the small of your back, revealing your skin only when a breeze blows it slightly open.

And what’s a sexy beach wedding dress without the cleavage? Maximize your curves with a midriff-skimming bustier or if you’re a little shy, wear a demure beach wedding dress with a little peep hole in front.

Author: Anthony Lee

Wedding planning for a destination wedding can be fairly simple as there is often a wedding coordinator at your destination busy organizing everything for you. Aside from purchasing your wedding attire, you may also want to consider taking out your wedding favors with you rather than trying to purchase them there.
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There are a few factors you will need to consider when taking wedding favors overseas. Firstly, there are some restrictions over food items and toiletries in light of terrorist attacks in recent years. Check out what you can and cannot take with you, either in your luggage or in your hand luggage.

Next think about the climate in your destination – chocolate wedding favors could prove to be the wrong choice! In fact many edible favors such as candies, cookies and preserves are unlikely to fair very well in a tropical or temperate climate, so are probably best avoided.

Think about the size of your favors, packaging and how easy they will be to pack and transport. Will they suffer from being squashed in a suitcase? Are they breakable? How much extra weight will they add to your luggage and will you be charged a surcharge because of it?

When you take these things into account favors such as mint tins seem the only solution! Nice square tins pack easily, mints won’t suffer in the heat and tins won’t break! But there are a few options open to you:

Folded fans make nice favors for your guests and will help to keep them cool whilst the ceremony is going on. Sachets of refreshing lemonade mix or lemon tea leaves are so easy to pack and transport, and won’t take up much room in your luggage.

Small photograph frames should pack easily, as long as they are not a peculiar shape! Or chrome luggage tags in the shape of planes or boats make a favor with a destination theme! Mini photograph albums are perfect for your guests to add their snaps to after you’re wedding, but could prove a bulky favor to transport.

As a compromise you could risk leaving your wedding favors until you get out there and then choosing something local to the area. You could take packaging, ribbons and tags with you, however, without knowing what your favors will be you could end up having packaging which isn’t suitable and have to purchase more!

Have a talk with your wedding coordinator about your wedding favors. If you are getting married in a hotel then perhaps they could arrange for the hotel kitchen to make you some cookies or arrange for some chocolates to be delivered for your wedding favors.

Author: JasonDixon

If you are engaged and you enjoy traveling and romantic getaways, you might want to consider a destination wedding. Destination weddings are popular right now.The most popular wedding destinations are Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Aruba, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico,  and Antigua. Many brides and grooms fly their friends and family members in, but if you cannot afford that, your wedding attendants can pay for their own plane tickets and hotel stays.

Read this guide if you want to know more about destination weddings and find out if this type of wedding is right for you.

If you want to get married when the weather is warm, you might enjoy having your wedding in the Caribbean Islands. You can have your wedding ceremony in a church in the Caribbean or on a beautiful, sandy beach. The wedding destination you choose will depend on the type of wedding you want to experience. There are thousands of destinations to choose from, so you will have to do your research and select the place that suits you.

You can save money by combining the wedding ceremony, reception, and honeymoon into one location. However, you can have your wedding reception once you are back home if you choose to. Keep in mind that most destination weddings are intimate, and some only include a few people, so they tend to cost less than traditional weddings.

Although having a destination wedding sounds glamorous, many hotels and resorts offer wedding packages for affordable prices, and they will take care of the details for you. Keep in mind that your destination wedding can be as affordable or expensive as you want it to be. Just make sure you start planning for your wedding at least six months in advance. If you do enough research, you might be able to book flight, hotel, and car reservations for a fantastic price.

Destination weddings are perfect for thrill-seekers. If you have a destination wedding, many outdoor activities will be available to you, your partner, friends and family. For instance, many destinations offer horse-back riding, scuba diving, whale-watching, kayaking, sailing, bird-watching, swimming, dancing, and hiking. If you enjoy relaxing, you can spend your honeymoon on the beach.

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If you are thinking about having your wedding in another country or state, make sure you do plenty of research online. Find out which activities will be available to you and your partner. Decide what you are going to do there after you have your wedding ceremony. Find out where the beaches, fine restaurants, museums, casinos, shops, and nightclubs are before you travel to the destination.

If you want to save money, you should consider purchasing an all-inclusive wedding package. All-inclusive wedding packages usually include all kinds of special treats like free food, champagne, other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, activities, spa treatments, airport transfers, hotel taxes, and tips. In addition, many all-inclusive wedding packages include all the vendors that are required for weddings such as caterers, bakers, photographers, videographers, ministers, florists, set-up and clean-up crew, bartenders, servers, and a band or DJ. Some wedding packages also include wedding invitations. An all-inclusive wedding package can save you stress and over 150 hours of work, so it is worth the investment.

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Plus, many hotels and resorts come with many luxurious amenities such as whirlpools, outdoor pools, fitness facilities, private balconies, live music and entertainment, bars, restaurants, casinos, room service and much, much more! You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a destination wedding because mid-range and inexpensive hotels are available all over the world.

Also, before you purchase a wedding package for your destination wedding, make sure you find out if there are any hidden fees. Having to deal with unexpected fees at the last minute can be a nightmare, so get all the details before you spend your hard-earned money on a wedding package. You should also compare wedding packages by their features and prices before you make a decision.

If you are thinking about having a destination wedding, you will need a passport and local marriage license. Make sure you and your partner apply for passports in advance. You can get a marriage license by contacting the local city hall in the destination of your choice.

If you don’t want to plan your wedding, you can hire a wedding planner. However, many hotels include wedding planning services in their wedding packages for free. A professional wedding planner will plan your wedding, take care of every detail for you, and create the fantasy wedding that you have always dreamed of. A wedding planner will also make sure that your special day is memorable for you, your future spouse, and your guests.

About the Author: Jason Dixon is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and specific products such as wedding dresses.

Author: Joe Silla

You will want to invite many people to your wedding ceremony, but you may be limited to those that you can pay to come. Now, not everyone you invite is someone that you are going to have to pay for, but some you may.

Be quite frank with those that you invite about what you are covering in costs and what they will have to. Realize that some may not be able to make it and that should be okay with you. Do not pressure those that have financial or employment strains to come to your destination wedding unless you plan to pay for them to do so.

You should pay for the lodging of your wedding party though. The people that are sponsoring the wedding need to pay for the lodging and the needs of the bridesmaids and the groomsmen. Insure that this is factored into the cost of the wedding itself.

If you will have more guests coming for your destination wedding, make sure that you do everything you can to help them to get the lowest rates. For example, you may be able to arrange group rates or book a block of rooms for them to stay in. While they may be paying for it, this can be more encouragement to those that have not visited the area to come down.

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Define the Dress Code

Another thing that is necessary for the host of the destination to do is to help the guests to know what to wear when they get there. There are two things to consider here. First, the attire for the wedding may be different at a destination wedding. If so, it may be necessary to determine what the right attire is and then insure that the wedding party and the guests know what that attire should be.

If they have not traveled to the location before, it is necessary for you to give them help with knowing what the right type of clothing to bring and wear is. This should include clothing for time spent not with the wedding party as well. You should allow your guests to know what the theme, informal or formal, of the wedding ceremony will be. Any other gatherings that happen should also be considered and communicated as well.

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What to Do

Another factor to consider about the destination wedding is what should be done during it.

If you will be inviting guests to your destination wedding, make sure you provide enough for them to do when they are there.

The wedding ceremony is only the start of what you should do. You should have a welcoming dinner or cocktail where you will inform the guests, once they arrive what the agenda is. Even if it is limited by just the ceremony and a small reception, this information should be presented to the guests even before they arrive.

Some will want to spend the entire time with you while others will be more responsive to heading out to explore the area on their own. Make sure that as the bride and groom and the parents of them sponsoring the wedding that you cater to their needs here.

It is customary for some meals to be spent with various guests that come to the wedding. Often, these can include dinner each night or it may just be a get together on the beach. Whatever it is, make sure guests are aware of what your plans are for the time that they spend with you.

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Going on a Caribbean cruise vacation can be a great way to satisfy your travel bug this year. The best part of a cruise is that your travel accommodations, hotel, and entertainment are all wrapped up in one! Cruises take you to new and exciting places and you get to meet lots of interesting people along the way.

Arguably the single most important aspect of traveling is the issue of what to pack, and by no means do we dare propose a comprehensive packing list that works for everyone – but here are some essentials and suggestions:

Clothes

During the daytime in the Caribbean, you will most likely want to be in shorts and a loose comfortable t-shirt or tank top. A wide-brimmed or long-billed hat and a pair of sunglasses are essentials for protecting your face from the sun. For the evenings, depending on the restaurant of choice, dinner can be a bit more formal, so a dress shirt or a simple sun dress might be a good idea. Casual wear is fine for most restaurants. Consider bringing only one or two pairs of long pants to the Caribbean, the islands will be too warm usually, but you might want them for your flight to the Caribbean and perhaps to wear at night to enjoy the party scene.

Bring along a light rain coat as well, especially is visiting during the hurricane season: June – November. Rains tend to be brief unless a tropical depression is moving through.

Footwear

Without a doubt, flip flops and sandals are the most useful footwear you can bring to the islands. Some people may prefer the protection and support of tennis shoes or sneakers which is fine as well.

Sunscreen

We recommend SPF 45 waterproof sunscreen, strong sunburn can be a debilitating condition, especially for those with lighter skin. You just have to be able to tolerate strong sun if you’re considering coming in the summer.

For the Water

A swimsuit or two is perfect for the water, the sun will dry them quickly and they are great for lounging around on the pool side. If you have your own snorkeling equipment and you feel like bringing it with you, do so by all means. Often it is better to have your own equipment with which you are comfortable with, rather than renting from a dive shop.

Photography

Of course you will bring your camera! The Caribbean islands are the ideal photo opportunity, and you will return with many photos that can never be repeated. For this reason, we suggest that think about how many photos you will want to take and then bring twice as much memory! Your memory will quickly fill with all the rarities, wildlife, beaches and landscapes you can dream of. But if you run out of memory, and do not have your laptop, most islands have a large range of electronic stores where you can purchase more memory or a disposable camera! For those that have quality cameras, bringing a wide-angle/macro lens and a zoom lens is advisable. The zoom lens will let you frame animals at any variety of distances, and reduce the amount of camera equipment you lug with you to the islands. A polarizing filter helps to reduce the glare of the sunlight on the water and make the dolphins & whales more visible as well as helping with sunset shots. And if you do not have an underwater camera (as most of us don’t), Kodak, Konica, and Fujifilm all make disposable ones; they work surprisingly well and let you take photos of the sharks that make you look twice!

Money

There are several currencies used throughout the Caribbean, each independent Caribbean nations has their own. Similarly, islands that are territories or collectivities of larger countries use the currency of their mother nation, for example, The French islands uses Euros, while the US Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico use the US Dollar.

The smaller islands use the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which is directly linked to the US Dollar keeping a fixed rate. The US Dollar is widely accepted throughout the islands, even in Jamaica and Trinidad where the national currency is the Jamaican Dollar and the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar respectively.

Currency can be exchanged at all banks at many Caribbean airports and at change points located throughout the islands. Check for the latest exchange rate. It’s a good idea to determine the local banking hours when you arrive as they may vary from branch to branch and island to island.

Most major credit cards are accepted throughout the islands. Traveler’s cheques are widely accepted but do ask the vendor what their policy is regarding them. ATM machines are widely available; though do ensure with your local bank that your debit/ credit card is ready for use abroad. It’s also a good idea to carry some cash for emergencies; plus, bargaining with vendors at Caribbean street markets is a large part of the local culture and an experience you may find enjoyable. Don’t forget to notify your bank and credit card providers that you will be traveling out of the country.  This will prevent them from suspecting fraud and putting your card on hold when they see international charges tied to your account.

Health

The most prevalent tourist illness in the Caribbean is sunburn, so appropriate precautions against burns should be taken, especially during the peak sun hours of 11am – 3pm. Exercising caution can greatly reduce any onset of short-term discomfort. Almost everyone carries around a cold bottle of water. During the hot Caribbean summers, it can be easy to develop sun sickness, dehydration, or sun stroke relatively quickly but using minor precautions such as sunscreens, drinking fluids or wearing light clothing and hats can prevent most of it. The most common pest is the mosquito, so pack insect repellent. There are pharmacies everywhere that can provide medications and other first aid items that you may not have brought with you.

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Transportation:

Flying

There are several regional gateways that connect the Caribbean; there is Jamaica and Puerto Rico to the West, St. Maarten and Antigua to the East, while Barbados and Trinidad provide an entry to the islands in the South. Caribbean Airlines has several flights connecting the region with flights originating in Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados. American Eagle via San Juan, Winair for flights departing St. Maarten and Liat out of Antigua.

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Rentals

There are several car rental companies throughout each island, and most people rent cars for at least some of the time they are on the islands. The smaller sized compact cars run around $25 dollars a day.

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Ferries

Ferries are also a common and relatively cheaper way of traveling between the islands. Travelers should arrive well before departure and pay close attention as the ferries do not linger long in any port. So whether they arrive late or early, if you are not right on the pier ready to go, you could find yourself spending another day or more in the same location. Travelers should note that we are in the Caribbean, and while ferries do offer another way of seeing and experiencing the islands, seas can get rough.

Money:

There are several currencies used throughout the Caribbean, each independent Caribbean nations has their own. Similarly, islands that are territories or collectivities of larger countries use the currency of their mother nation, for example, The French islands uses Euros, while the US Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico use the US Dollar.

The smaller islands use the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which is directly linked to the US Dollar keeping a fixed rate. The US Dollar is widely accepted throughout the islands, even in Jamaica and Trinidad where the national currency is the Jamaican Dollar and the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar respectively.

Currency can be exchanged at all banks at many Caribbean airports and at change points located throughout the islands. Check for the latest exchange rate. It’s a good idea to determine the local banking hours when you arrive as they may vary from branch to branch and island to island.

Most major credit cards are accepted throughout the islands. Traveler’s cheques are widely accepted but do ask the vendor what their policy is regarding them. ATM machines are widely available; though do ensure with your local bank that your debit/ credit card is ready for use abroad. It’s also a good idea to carry some cash for emergencies; plus, bargaining with vendors at Caribbean street markets is a large part of the local culture and an experience you may find enjoyable. Don’t forget to notify your bank and credit card providers that you will be traveling out of the country.  This will prevent them from suspecting fraud and putting your card on hold when they see international charges tied to your account.

Communication:

English, French, Spanish & Dutch are among the official languages of the islands but English is spoken by the locals on every island (especially in shops and hotels). There are public phones everywhere that operate with phone cards, which can be purchased in many shops or at a boot inside your hotel lobby. Internet services are available in many cafes, hotels, and tourist offices.

Health:

The most prevalent tourist illness in the Caribbean is sunburn, so appropriate precautions against burns should be taken, especially during the peak sun hours of 11am – 3pm. Exercising caution can greatly reduce any onset of short-term discomfort. Almost everyone carries around a cold bottle of water. During the hot Caribbean summers, it can be easy to develop sun sickness, dehydration, or sun stroke relatively quickly but using minor precautions such as sunscreens, drinking fluids or wearing light clothing and hats can prevent most of it. The most common pest is the mosquito, so pack insect repellent. There are pharmacies everywhere that can provide medications and other first aid items that you may not have brought with you.

Security:

Theft is a traveler’s concern that requires utilizing common sense. Theft among tourist is not found to be a major problem in the Caribbean. Most hotels provide safe deposit boxes which should be used for valuables. You can reduce risks by keeping the display of valuables to a minimum when on the streets. Also, it is always a good travel idea to take photocopies of your passport, tickets, credit cards, etc. that you store away separate from the main place where you store or carry these items. Keep a sharp eye on your things while relaxing on the beaches or use a water proof pouch.

Shopping:

No matter which island you travel to in the Caribbean, you’ll finds many sidewalk stores and booths crammed full of goodies to take back home. The range of goods includes pottery, clothing, jewelry, post cards, local soaps, etc. Like many places these days, there seems to be a decreasing variety of items to buy, but the price and designs remain too attractive to resist.

Lodging:

There is a wide range of resorts, hotels, apartments and villa rentals available throughout the islands. High season is November – March which is always more expensive and crowded. Reservations are highly recommended.

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