Top Island Weddings - U.S. and Canada
When most Americans think of an island, their first thought is usually the Hawaiian Islands. Certainly Hawaii is a fabulous place to hold your wedding. But, did you know there are wonderful, romantic islands in the Continental United States and Canada that are just as romantic for your wedding and may be a little closer to home? Here are some you might want to consider:
5 Top Romantic Islands for Weddings in the Continental U.S. and Canada
1. Catalina Island - California
Located 26 miles from the coast of Los Angeles, Santa Catalina Island is and always will be "the island of romance." Although Catalina Island was hit by a wildfire in 2007, the city of Avalon was untouched and is still one of the most romantic spots in Southern California to have your wedding, just the two of you or with friends and family.
Catalina Island abounds with great spots to hold your wedding. If you wish a larger ceremony, you might want to choose some of the more formal venues like the Descanso Beach Club or the Catalina Country Club. If you wish a small, intimate ceremony, you can hire an officiant to perform a wedding at such places as Buena Vista Point on Mt. Ada overlooking the ocean, the beach, or the Wrigley Botanical Gardens. Of course, you will have to get a permit for the public areas.
2. Sanibel Island - Florida
Located off the coast of Southwest Florida and about 30 minutes from Fort Myers, Sanibel Island is world renowned for its white sand shelling beaches, which provides visitors with an abundance of seashells from the Gulf of Mexico. Sanibel Island is a place to get away from the high-rises of other beach tourist communities and just relax.
If you'd like a beach wedding, check out Casa Ybel Resort's Thistle Lodge, which has been hosting weddings for more than 100 years. You can choose to have your wedding in one of the many resort locations such as a secluded white-sand beach, the lakeside gazebo, or the grand Thistle Lodge. Call them at 866-748-8958 for more information.
3. Mount Desert Island - Maine
What's so special about Mount Desert Island in Maine? The beaches, the vistas, and Acadia National Park are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Mount Desert Island. Another reason is the number of "Best of" lists which Mount Desert Island finds itself on year after year.
Bar Harbor is the most popular town on the island, with Frenchman Bay being a sought-after spot for many weddings. If you want to get away from the crowds of Bar Harbor, you might want to consider the town of Southwest Harbor, on the island and 20 minutes from Bar Harbor.
You can even have your wedding at Acadia National Park, which also tops many "Best of" lists. You will have to pay a permit application fee of $50, and there are certain restrictions. For more information you can visit the National Park Service site at nps.gov and find information for Acadia National Park.
4. Cape Breton - Nova Scotia
If you're located outside Canada or the Northeastern United States, you might not be familiar with Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. But, apparently enough people have visited this beautiful destination to have voted it one of the "Top North American Islands" in the 2006 Reader's Choice Awards for Conde' Naste Traveler magazine. In 2006 Travel + Leisure ranked Cape Breton Island as the #1 island in the Continental U.S. and Canada.
If the two of you are into outdoor activities, Cape Breton Island is the place for your wedding and honeymoon. There you will find the world-famous Cabot Trail, considered by some as one of the most beautiful scenic destinations in the world.
For a small wedding of just yourselves or up to 18 guests, check out Castle Moffett, which overlooks the Bras d'Or Lakes. Castle Moffett has earned both Canada select's Five Star and AAA Four Diamond ratings. Call them toll-free at 888-756-9070 for more information.
5. Vancouver Island - Vancouver
Vancouver Island has also made the Travel + Leisure and Conde' Naste Traveler's lists for 2006. Known as "Canada's Paradise on the Pacific," Vancouver Island is known for its beauty – year-round blooming gardens, lush rainforests, beaches, rocky shorelines - as well as the "quintessentially-British" city of Victoria, with its high teas, double-decker buses and horse-drawn carriages. A wedding here will certainly give couples a wide range of experiences.
As for your wedding venue, you have many outstanding choices on Vancouver Island, from public parks to elegant hotels. Do check out the Sooke Harbour House on Whiffen Spit Beach, which offers weddings on the beach and in gardens with 180 degree Pacific Ocean views. Sooke Harbour House has the distinction of winning the Wine Spectator Grand Award for 2006, offering one of Canada’s five best wine lists. Call them at 250-642-3421 for more information.
Shari Hearn is a writer and creator of a destination wedding website, where you can learn about such wedding venues as Maine Weddings and Weddings in Jamaica.
Wedding Rings & Bands - That Special Wedding Ring Shopping Tip
Shopping for wedding rings can be a daunting task, because there are
literally hundreds of vendors selling, and hawking wedding rings
online, so to save you some time, and money, here's some helpful
information that will get you started on the right track to picking
that perfect wedding ring for your hopefully once in a life time
special wedding event.
WEDDING RING BUDGET
From the looks of things online (which usually has much better
deals than you would get offline at a regular retail store for
the same quality) a reasonable budget would be between say
$200.00 to $500.
I've done my homework, and must say, the best way to start
shopping for any ring you should know:
1. your budget for it
2. your ring sizes
3. metal finishes, and methods of manufacture
Of course a lot of places will tell you that in order to buy a
men's diamond wedding band that is of decent quality, you need at
least $800.00 to $1,500 dollars to work with initially, however
don't let them fool you.
WOMEN'S WEDDING BAND
For a women's wedding ring, when in doubt, invest more in quality,
and preferred style. I personally would spend a little more for
something that is a must do it right the first time deal.
From my research, I suggest you plan to put aside $300 to $800
(or if you got a much bigger budget, or want diamonds, adjust the
numbers accordingly) for a very nice ladies wedding ring
in order to give you more options on better quality rings
when you start hunting for that perfect ring she will just be ecstatic
about. Again, your wedding is to be a once in a life time event,
and you want to make it as memorable as possible right?
SUMMING IT ALL UP
So with that said, and to sum things up; a very nice quality
women's wedding band is pretty much in the same price range as the
men's, however again, error on the side of more quality which usually
means a little more cash out of pocket, but hey, when it comes to a
life time investment, it's worth it right?
Netaya.com is one of the leading fine jewelry online retailers
that has been providing fine designer jewelry for
less since 1999. Visit:
Netaya.com
for all your jewelry needs today, and save 10% on your order.
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