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What to do in Barbados this December 2017

December Run Barbados Series This exciting 3-day event is great for those who love to run. It is an event that attracts persons from various countries including Spain, Sweden, Canada, Germany, Italy, Britain and the USA. There will be 5 races over the course of the 3 days: Run for Fun, Run for a Cause

Places to Get Married in Barbados

Many visitors choose to get married in Barbados. At times, these weddings are spontaneous, other times, they are well planned by professionals or even themselves. One of the best things about getting married in Barbados is the fact that there is absolutely no shortage of places to get married, regardless of the type of wedding
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Something New – New Twists on Old Wedding Traditions

More and more couples have been showing a more adventurous spirit when planning their wedding. While they do appreciate that some of the old age wedding traditions are significant, they put their own twist on them. What is significant about most modern weddings, is the effort that is put into making sure the ceremony is
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Barbados Staycation Stories

After long, hard workdays and weeks, locals need a break. However, with the tough economic times, some cannot always afford to travel abroad. Luckily, Barbados has great accommodation facilities island wide that tourists frequent for their vacations and locals can visit for their staycations. Below are some of the experiences of some locals who stayed
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Guinea Plantation – Yesterday and Today

….Yesterday… Guinea Plantation is located in St. John Barbados. With its expansive grounds, it is of no great surprise that it was one of the first sugar plantations located on the island of Barbados. It derived its name from the Africans from the Guinea Coast that once populated the property. Additionally, the location holds some
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This Magic Moment: My Wedding Experience

Weddings are probably my favorite event to attend. I love seeing the color schemes, decorations, bridesmaids and groomsmen attire and especially the moment when the happy couple says “I do”. I especially love the food at receptions because it is usually such a nice blend of Bajan and Caribbean cuisine. My latest wedding experience was
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Wedding Planning Tips

Choosing to get married should be one of the most romantic and wonderful moments in your life, and very often it is, until…you have to plan the wedding. Where to get married, where to have the reception, who sits where, what should be served, which colours to choose, the list goes on and on. That’s
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Plantation Weddings

The tropical Caribbean islands are the most romantic destinations for weddings. White sandy beaches, tropical breeze, natural, lush gardens, all-star exquisite resorts, you name it, you can find the ideal location to get married in the Caribbean. However, one of the emerging locations for both local and destination weddings in Barbados are plantations. The history
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Forever I do – Managing a Bridezilla

Wedding Planning can be the most stressful thing to do in the world, so stressful than it can turn the nicest, sweetest woman into what is known as a Bridezilla – a woman whose behaviour in planning her wedding is regarded as obsessive or intolerably demanding and includes high-strung behaviour, a snarky attitude, and obsession
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Wedding Planning Timetable

Getting married is one of the most beautiful things in the world. With that being said, we know planning the wedding day could be one of the most hair pulling, frustrating, infuriating, overwhelming and stressful things as well. Luckily for all brides to be out there, more and more writers and bloggers are creating Wedding
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Creative Wedding Favours vs Traditional Wedding Favours: What should you do?

Gifting wedding favours dates back centuries. Couples would initially gift guests love knots made of lace and ribbon as a wedding favour. However, this has evolved as a tradition where the newlywed couple would present their guests with various treats (edible and non edible) as a thank you for joining them on their special day.
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Hair, Nails and Makeup Ideas for Weddings

One of the most important days in a woman’s life is her wedding day. After getting all the usual things out of the way such as the venue, the caterer, the guest list and the registry, the bride must now focus all her attention on her personal appearance, including her hair, nails and makeup. What
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Wedding Registry “Must Haves”

Choosing your wedding registry presents a fun opportunity to build-up a new home with your significant other. However, sometimes this task becomes stressful and tedious, because there are so many things that you both wish to get, and you may struggle to compromise since its’ nearly impossible to get everything. Therefore, it is helpful to
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Weddings on a Budget

He gets down on one knee and proposes. She says yes and they share what is the happiest moment of their lives to date. However, after the euphoria of the moment fades, reality sets in – money is tight and they have no idea how they will get everything they need for their big day.
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Destination Weddings

What is a Destination Wedding? A destination wedding is a wedding that is held in a location away from where you live. Some persons choose to have their wedding and the honeymoon at the same venue.  Destination weddings are growing increasingly popular and they can be intimate, involving only the couple, can involve a few of
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Wedding Etiquette for Guests – The Do’s and Don’ts

Believe it or not it is actually a privilege to attend someone’s wedding. Your friend or family member is paying thousands of dollars to invite you to share their day with them and because of this, it is your responsibility to show good manners and etiquette at their ceremony and reception. However, good wedding etiquette should be
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And the bride wore what…??

White is recognized as the traditional colour of wedding dresses. However, in recent times a new trend has been emerging: coloured wedding dresses! From red to orange to rainbow to black (yes, black!!), modern day brides are transforming the bridal scene. Well known designer Vera Wang even released a bridal collection in 2011 of predominantly black
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How to Celebrate Your First Anniversary

It’s that day. A year to the day after you said “I do” to your special someone. But how are you going to celebrate it? Every couple celebrates this anniversary in different ways but the key to the ideal celebration is planning something you know both you and your partner will enjoy. Also, it is
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Something Old – Good Ole’ Fashioned Wedding Traditions

This quote highlights several items that the bride is expected to have on her wedding day, as she walks down the aisle. They are used as a symbol of luck for the happy couple and have different meanings/connotations:   Something old – represents continuity Something new – symbolic of the future Something borrowed – denotes
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Proposing on Valentine’s Day

“It was so special,” she gushed. “It was actually funny, he first gave me a Ring Pop – a candy Ring Pop – and I was crying so hard, and I said yes right away, and then he pulled out the heart-shaped diamond and I said ‘Oh, God!'” – Lady Gaga on how her bubby
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