Win a Honeymoon!

Flowers at the Cabin

From The Bride’s Guide:

Martha Stewart Living Radio (Sirius channel 112) is having a weddings sweepstakes! Enter now to get a trip to Cancun and do it quickly because all submissions must be in by July 11th. See below for details.

Are you tying the knot?

Sweep us off our feet with your proposal story, and you could win an all-expenses-paid honeymoon in Cancun!

To enter, just tell us, in 250 words or less, how you got engaged, and how Martha Stewart Weddings has inspired your wedding plans.

Our experts will choose three finalist couples, and during the week of July 13, 2008, we’ll post their engagement stories on marthastewart.com/radio so you can vote on your favorite duo. The couple whose story gets the most votes wins. The winning couple will receive a honeymoon to the luxurious Secrets Maroma resort in Cancun, Mexico, courtesy of applevacations.com

The winners will also be announced live on Martha Stewart Living Radio (Sirius channel 112) on July 18, 2008. Please e-mail submissions to honeymoon@marthastewart.com by 5 p.m. EST on July 11, 2008.

Visit MarthaStewart.com to read the Rules and Submission Information!

July 7, 2008 | Filed Under Contests | Leave a Comment 

15 Minutes of Fame Returns!




With the relaunch of Wholly Matrimony, we are proud to announce the return of the 15 Minutes of Fame feature! On the 15th of each month we feature a new and magnificent wedding! This is more than just a weekly “best site” contest with a link to the couple’s wed-site. We will take you through the entire wedding process…from the planning, to the actual event, and everything in between…including details which made each big day special.

Are you a bride or groom that is interested having your wedding day featured as an upcoming 15 Minutes of Fame Wedding? Check back for our submission form so that you can submit your wedding for consideration!

Meanwhile, you can check out the original 15 Minutes of Fame features!

July 7, 2008 | Filed Under 15 Minutes of Fame | 1 Comment 

Wedding Destinations

Finding the right setting to match your ceremony is more than the finishing touch. After all the wedding planning is done and your just remembering what it is like to relax, consider a magical location to top off the biggest day of your life. No pressure, the stress of making all the arrangements is over. This part is fun!

Close your eyes for a moment and try to recall how your wedding looked when you imagined it years ago. What did your dream wedding look like? Now is your chance to make that dream a reality. And keep in mind that no matter what, that reverie is within your reach!

Your options for a romantic destination are literally endless. For tropical, beachside getaways don’t forget about, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Ka’anapali Bay, Hawaii; San Jose, Costa Rica; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; Ko Samui, Thailand; and Auckland, New Zealand. I know what you’re thinking: I can’t afford these places! Not true. A little help from a wedding timeshare and you are practically there. Of course these six locations are just an example. Your paradise may be at the base of a snowy peak, or on the banks of a shimmering lake. Get married in Paris or London! The choice is yours…

For those of you who remain a little skeptical, here is an explanation. The evolution of the vacation real estate industry has brought potential vacationers from every socio-economic bracket to the same level. How this works is accessibility. Resorts that feature timeshares recognized how popular certain destinations were becoming and invested in those locations.

Now there are so many timeshare rentals available that the cost of vacationing has been on a steady plummet for the last decade. The result is that your dream wedding on the beaches in Maui is now completely doable.

To assist you in the celebration look into the advantages you have when you buy timeshares. This opportunity may be beneficial in saving time and money. A romantic wedding at a breathtaking locale is the perfect way to commemorate this exciting bound into a blissful stage of life. The process is easy and I promise no hassle for you! Step one: Where have you always wanted to go? Step two: go there and get married. Step three: live happily ever after…

Author: Jesse McMahon

July 7, 2008 | Filed Under Destination Weddings | Leave a Comment 

New Orleans Needs You!

New Orleans Needs You!

Before Katrina, New Orleans was second only to Las Vegas for American destination weddings. With your help, it can return to it’s former glory. New Orleans still boasts world-class restaurants, hotels, museums, theater, and the most unique and exciting music scene you’ll ever find.

The French Quarter escaped largely intact. The Canal Street Streetcar line is up and running and the historic St. Charles line is due to return late autumn. The Audubon Zoo is open, and the Aquarium of the Americas will be back May 26th. We just had one of the most successful and memorable JazzFests ever, and I personally performed two weddings there!

We are still rebuilding, and things will never be the same. We’re determined to make them better.

Before the storm, you could go to City Hall Monday through Saturday, get your marriage license, and be married the same day. Unfortunately Saturday is no longer an option. The office at City Hall is closed indefinitely, but you can take a short ferry ride across the Mississippi River to the Algiers Courthouse and get one there. The ferry is free to pedestrians, the courthouse is right next to the ferry landing, and there are some great local restaurants and bars for lunch. If you’re coming in from Louis Armstrong Airport, you can get an Orleans Parish license at 111 N. Causeway Blvd. in Metairie.

As long as you get an Orleans Parish license, the ceremony takes place in New Orleans, and one of you are a non-resident, the officiate can waive the 72 hour waiting period.

New Orleans still offers many beautiful and unique venues for your wedding. From grand ballrooms to romantic courtyards, our hotels and B&B’s have a wide variety for you to choose from. For outdoor weddings, Audubon Park is in great shape, and City Park is making a remarkable recovery.

By having your wedding in “The Crescent City” you’ll be part of the re-birth of one of the world’s most romantic places. There’s always a festival, a concert, a play or a gallery opening. You’ll never want for something to do, or you can relax and do nothing at all.

So come be a part of history. New Orleans needs you now, more than ever.

Author: Rev. Donald Bohn
RomanceInNewOrleans.com
don@RomanceinNewOrleans.com
504-343-0574

July 7, 2008 | Filed Under Destination Weddings, New Orleans | Leave a Comment