There’s something unmistakable romantic about an overwater bungalow. Maybe it’s that splendid isolation that comes from being surrounded on all sides by water, with wraparound views of the sea, all without the constant bobbing of a boat. Thus far, honeymooners looking for this watery escape have generally had to trek far and wide to find … Read more
Something old, something maybe not so new, something borrowed, something green — these days, couples are swapping wedding-day opulence for eco-consciousness. “Sustainability has become an important consideration in many aspects of life, including weddings,” said Syrie Roman, the owner and creative director of Social Maven, based in Buffalo, NY. “As people have become more environmentally … Read more
Hallmark is a hell of a drug and thanks to the popularity of the network’s annual onslaught of Christmas romcoms, a growing number of brides are shunning spring or summer for winter weddings. “We will do between 40 and 50 weddings in the months from October to January,” said Kathy Sanders, sales manager at the … Read more
Suzannah Powell already knew that the Drifter Hotel was a great place to host a party. The New Orleans-based independent musician, working under the stage name Boyfriend (her latest single “El Niño” features rap star Lil Wayne), she had performed a number of gigs at the renovated motor lodge built in 1956. So when she … Read more
For something truly different, a wedding in the ruins of a 300 year church in Panama City might suit. Set in the UNESCO world heritage district of Casco Antigua in the old town, and exuding romance, the historic landmark Church of the Society of Jesus sits next door to Hotel La Compañía, which offers the … Read more
With the clock ticking and the heartbeats quickening, the 24 hours leading up to your wedding day can be a whirlwind of nerves and excitement. It’s the moment when your emotions run wild, and every little issue seems magnified (like, um, your tent rental company forgot to drop off chairs for your guests and your … Read more