There are many advantages to having your wedding ceremony outdoors. Not the least of the advantages is this. You won’t find anything more breath taking than a beautiful bride all in white being escorted down a long path, across a beautiful white bridge and up the aisle between two sections of white covered chairs towards a superbly decorated Gazebo at the front. And if it is all topped off by an absolutely beautiful day and a stringed quartet playing, what could be better. Pictures taken on a scenic golf course or with nature as your backdrop can’t be beat. There are many reasons to have an outdoor wedding, these are just a few.

One of my bad memories of an outdoor wedding is getting to it, driving up a main road in Oshawa with about 6 inches of water running downstream towards me. That day the gale like winds and rain totally removed a reception tent and landed it a couple of fields over. We did find about a 15 minute window in which the chairs were dried off and the wedding took place to be following quickly by another gusher. Strangely enough though rain has not been the worst thing that could happen to an outdoor wedding in my opinion. If you have ever sat through the blazing hot sun for a half hour ceremony you will know what I mean. You can move inside when it rains but there is not much your guests can do but endure the heat.

Here are some tips that might help if you are planning an outdoor wedding.

1. Look for an outdoor venue that is well shaded. This will even protect you during a light rain shower.
2. Consider getting married in May, September or October, the coolest months for outdoor weddings.
3. Look for a Venue that has a nice indoor rain alternative. Don’t settle for anything less than a space you would be happy to have your wedding in, rain or shine.
4. Make sure you see your rain alternative before you sign the deal.
5. If the weather is hot, hand out small umbrellas to your guests and have lots of cold bottled water available on ice.

These are just a few of the things that might help to make your day memorable in a good way, not in a negative way. All the best to you as you plan your day.

A beach wedding can come in many forms; you don’t really have to limit yourself to a beach location to hold the wedding you’re aiming for. You can easily compensate with accessories, theme variations and decor.

Playing around with Themes

Aside from the obvious beach and coastline location, what comes to your mind when you think about a beach wedding? For example, if you’ve always wanted a wedding reception by the beach under the stars, you can always book an outdoor wedding and pick a clear and starry night to hold your reception.

If lighthouses remind you of the beach, you can play around with a lighthouse theme for your wedding. If you can rent an old lighthouse in your vicinity, then by all means, go for it. If that’s not possible, you can always pick a secluded area (if possible near the ocean) and play around with the motif.

You can even consider mermaid or fairy themes for your wedding, both of which have proven popular with many brides. A nautical-inspired theme complete with yachting decor, wooden boardwalks and sand can also be done, without having to poke a hole through your wallet.

When it comes right down to it, should getting married really be an expensive affair? To be honest, it all depends on how you want your wedding to be like, who you want to be part of it (are you looking to invite your immediate family, or the whole neighbourhood?) and where you want it to take place.

Being on a budget however, shouldn’t hinder your chances of having your dream wedding. While it’s true you’ll have to cut corners in order to make things work, you can still have the wedding you’ve always wanted. Here are some tips to help you get started.

• Wedding packages are where the action is at. There are some great hotels and venues that offer wedding packages to brides and grooms to be. For a wedding not to look tacky—which is often the case with such packages—you’ll have to compensate by careful planning and tons of customization.

• Ditch wedding planners and have a team of friends and family help you with your wedding. Not only will this save money—you can negotiate payment terms if you’re worried about being called cheap—it’s also easier for people who know you to understand what you have in mind.

• Do your homework. The Internet is teeming with wedding advice—this site alone should be enough for your needs. Get your ideas and adjust them according to your present needs. From the flowers, theme, entertainment and dress, there are plenty of ways for you to save without compromising quality.

Remember that it’s foolish to place too much emphasis on the beginning of your marriage. Having good memories about your wedding is great, but what good is a fancy wedding if the marital commitments and vows aren’t kept over the long run?

With a rooster of great actors: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, John Krasinski, Steve Howey and many others, one would never be able to help him/herself from feeling that indeed, many things are worth pondering on. Friends and lovers alike must see a movie as heart-warming as this one.

Something Borrowed Movie Trailer

Martha’s Vineyard might have been a place of full confusion and raised brows when two families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds met up to figure that they are in for a wedding treat! This movie is all about that, how two people, in order to avoid having their families telling them what to do or to simply forget about the one they love because of issues of money or background kicks in.

It is definitely one of those movies that would give you a hilarious approach in the otherwise dramatic situation. Love is really very powerful. For sure, there are a lot of people who would suddenly feel that there are ways when they could simply forget about how others would take their relationships to end up together. Fighting for love? Well definitely, no matter who gets in the way, if love is true, love would conquer all.

Jumping The Broom Movie Trailer

Universal Pictures and Judd Apatow, the producer of Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin came up with a movie that is dedicated to the women that helps the bride- the bridesmaids. In here Annie played by Kristen Wiig is the maid of honor to her close friend Lilian played by Maya Rudolph. The road to matrimony is one wild thing because Annie does not have the best state of life, she is broke and lovelorn. She finds her way into bluffing with expensive and extremely bizarre rituals. She only wanted it to be perfect and to chase the love that would make her complete.

This Spring movie is definitely a must see. The trailer will make one roll on the floor laughing but it sure would touch the heart in different ways. It is a movie that is not just for the brides but more especially, for the bridesmaids.

Bridesmaids Movie Trailer

A few months back, we did a feature on the 2010 Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest by Cheap Chic Weddings. The story attracted quite a bit of attention, and we’re very pleased to share that one of the contest’s participants sent us a message detailing her experience on the annual event.

Katherine Moon, who hails from Chatham, Ontario, has joined the contest for the past two years. In 2009, her toilet paper dress won 6^th place, while her 2010 creation placed 4^th—a very impressive achievement, seeing as how Katherine was pitted against 900 participants from all over the world.

Katherine’s dress for 2009 was a very memorable one, as it was featured in an online video for being the only dress that used pink toilet paper. Her latest creation was also featured on Cheap Chic’s website. Her other entries include a bouquet, headpiece and even a pair of high heels made from toilet paper.

Needless to say, Katherine had an amazing time working on her entries and seeing them featured on the site. As a disabled retiree, the experience was even more fulfilling.

If you’re thinking of checking out Katherine Moon’s dresses, you can troop down to the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museums in Queensland, Australia.

Watch out for the next installment of Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest by Cheap Chic Weddings. This year’s contest is about to start soon, so keep your eyes peeled for updates.

When you think of Spring weddings, we’re guessing that the first that comes into your mind are all different sorts of blooming flowers, bursts of warm and vibrant colours, and of course, a re-emergence of life all over. Many wedding planners like the Spring because it’s the season where many flowers bloom naturally, including daisies, lilies, daffodils and tulips. March and April brides typically go for yellow and lavender pastels, as well as eye-pleasing combinations like red and darker shades of pink, as well as pink and green. You can even go for a totally pink look (albeit in different shades) to create a stunning effect.

For themes, you can go for butterflies and cherry blossoms. If you or your partner has Irish ancestry, you can also draw inspiration from St. Paddy’s Day.

Remember that these are just suggestions for themes and colours, so if you plan to do hold a wedding in some exotic destination outside North America, you’ll have to do a lot more work, with more factors to take into account. Although we think the suggestions above are perfect for the Spring months, there’s no reason why they can’t be used during any time of the year.

Just recently, Moss shared that she’s very interested in having two of rock music’s most revered bands, the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, perform at her upcoming wedding to rocker Jamie Hince on July. Aside from the two bands, the catwalk sensation, known for her waifish yet chic looks, has been rumoured to be working on a list of bands and acts whom she would like to play at her nuptials to Hince.

The goal is to turn the affair into a “mini version” of the popular annual Glastonbury festival. Rumoured to be on this exclusive list of A-listers are Kanye West, The Clash, Duran Duran and more. Indeed, it seems Kate Moss isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to planning a memorable wedding, and if her plans push through, she just might steal the spotlight from the royal couple—at least when it comes to the entertainment aspect of things.

According to a source close to the English supermodel, Moss is working double time to bring together her friends in music and the acts she adores into one memorable event. She’s reported to have made nonstop calls to sign up her dream acts.

With Kate Moss’ connections, she just might be able to pull it off.

It’s time for another update on the year’s biggest wedding event.

With less than 40 days to go before Prince William and Kate Middleton walk down the aisle and officially tie the knot in front of a star-studded collection of guests, rumours abound as to who’s invited and who’s not. You may think that inviting some past flames to your wedding may be a bad idea, but that’s exactly what the royal couple intend to do on their big day.

According to Victoria Arbiter, royal contributor for CBS News, there are a number of surprising additions to the guest list that may raise some eyebrows. Insider sources share that recently invited guests include Kate’s first boyfriend in university. Prince William on the other hand, has apparently invited four of his ex-girlfriends—you can expect to see Jecca Craig, Arabella Musgrave and Olivia Hunt at the ceremonies.

Of course, close friends of the bride and groom are quick to defend these additions. All of William’s exes are apparently good friends with Kate—she even visited Craig’s estate in Kenya. Still, observers can’t help but feel nonplussed by the additions.

Aside from being treated to a royal experience, guests can also expect to take home some unique souvenirs that mark the royal wedding. Some of the memorabilia include shirts, engagement ring replicas, knitting patterns, iPad covers and more.