Funny Bajan Superstitions

There are so many superstitions that exist worldwide, largely unique in their own landscape based on culture. This article will take a look at the superstitions of Barbados, surrounding categories such as Easter and Children. GoodFriday/Easter 1)No sea bathing on Good Friday – this is one of the superstitions surrounding the Easter Tradition, as many
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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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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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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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Bajan Superstitions

There are so many superstitions that exist worldwide, largely unique in their own nature based on culture. This article will take a look at the superstitions of Barbados. Good Friday/Easter No sea bathing on Good Friday – this is one of the superstitions surrounding the Easter Tradition, as many believe Good Friday is a time
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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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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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Destination Wedding Planning Tips

Destination weddings have become highly sought after in recent times. Couples have the opportunity to have one of the most momentus occasions in their lives in a spectacular location. There are a few pointers that you should bare in mind, however. 1. Time it right  2. Take a trip 3. Factor in extra expenses 4.
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Weddings in Barbados

Close your eyes and imagine for a moment, a perfect afternoon, beautiful bridesmaids, a proud groom and a bride in a glorious wedding gown surrounded by a breathtaking Caribbean backdrop. Make your dream come true on the island were dreams can often become reality. A wedding in Barbados is the perfect way to tie the knot,
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Wedding Planners in Barbados

Getting married in Barbados? Don’t plan alone. Get some assistance from one of the many certified professionals in the business. Here are just a few: We highly recommend Events Unusual & Emma Corrie Designs. Two fabulous options for fantastic weddings here in Barbados .   Barbados Weddings Click Wed Caribbean Concierge Barbados Dreamy Weddings &
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Weddings – A Romantic Proposal In Barbados

A romantic story for the books… Once upon a time, there was a man named Harry Martin-Dreyer, who decided he wanted to marry the love of his life Lucy Plant. This man, Harry, was no ordinary man, however. He was an adventure seeker. He knew he had to make this proposal one to go down
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Wedding Planning Checklist

6 Click here to view as a PDF file. Wedding Planning Check List Wedding Planners in Barbados Wedding Tips & Tricks.
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Getting Married in Barbados? What you need to Know

Legally Speaking – What you need to know. Any excited couple can get married immediately upon arrival on the island! Simply make note of the following requirements: 1. The bride and groom to be must travel together to the Ministry of Home Affairs in Bridgetown to submit a formal application for marriage.2. Those not marrying
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