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5 Bach Party Escapes for Every Type of Friend Group

After a stretch of virtual bachelor and bachelorette parties, these weekend trips are back in full force. The soon-to-be newlyweds are eager to spend quality time with their besties before their big day — whether…
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From Welcome Party to Next-Day Detox — Here’s How to Plan an Epic Wedding Weekend

Weddings are back and bigger than ever. Now, instead of the traditional ceremony and reception, weddings have turned into full-blown weekend fêtes, complete with welcome parties, daytime activities and post-wedding detox events. If you’re completely…
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Say ‘I Do!’ at 7 Destinations for the Wedding of Your Dreams

What could be more romantic than saying “I do” or renewing your wedding vows in a dazzling location, creating lasting memories while adding the spice of adventure to your special day? With a host of…
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Planning a Sequel Wedding? Here’s Where to Hold Your (Second) Big Day

Wedding planning can be at turns exhilarating and exhausting, and as any couple who’s planned one amid the pandemic — and subsequently postponed, rescheduled and replanned their event — can tell you, it’s often extremely…
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Wedding Bells Ringing from Afar? Say ‘I Do’ to 7 Idyllic Destination Wedding Spots

You’ve found the one you want to spend the rest of your life with, and you’re ready to tie the knot. But where? When it comes to saying “I do,” there are plenty of incredible…
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Beach Bums, Thrill-Seekers or Party People? Where to Honeymoon Based on Personality

There’s no denying it: A honeymoon is magical. You’re in the throes of just-married bliss, whisked away to an enchanted, beautiful, far-off place you’ve always dreamed about with your new life partner. The first hurdle,…
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Wedding Bells Are Ringing in Greece: A Destination Wedding Guide

Peeking into blue and white domed churches. Sharing sunsets that seem to go on forever. Walking barefoot on pebbled beaches past wooden fishing boats bobbing in seas that twinkle in the moonlight. When the time…
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Wedding Bells Are Ringing in Asia’s Most Romantic Destinations

Pledging to spend the rest of your life with the one you love is already momentous enough, but these days, many couples are choosing to make the occasion even more special by swapping vows in…
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How to Plan a Fairy-Tale Wedding in a Castle in Canada (and Other Tips for Your Big Day)

Crystal MacLeod has been in the wedding planning business for a while now. Her company, RSVP Event Design, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. In that time the company has won national awards for things…
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7 Memorable Places to Pop the Question in Mexico

Mexico has some truly special places to tie the knot and more and more couples from all over the glob are choosing to get married in this beautiful country. The same stunning beaches, awe-inspiring architecture,…
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Where Do Royals ‘Round the World Marry? Set Foot in 6 Spots Where Nobility Say ‘I Do’

Palatial palaces and cavernous castles are what royal weddings are made of, but you don’t have to be in line for the crown — or invited to the big day — to experience these past…
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Where to Live Out Your Own Royal Wedding Fantasies

When royal wedding bells ring, couples-to-be can’t help but listen. And yes, inevitably, visions of their own fairytale celebration dance through their heads. Luckily, you don’t have to be a prince or an actress to…
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The World’s 10 Most Popular Spots to Get Engaged

Thinking of getting engaged but don’t know where to pop the question? You’re in luck. You might want to take a trip. A beach or desert resort may be a great choice to create a…
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Top 6 Hotels for a Destination Wedding

Wedding planning season may stress a lot of couples out, but there are many more out there who can provide some help. According to the first Marriott Road to Romance Trends Report, which analyzed more…
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The 6 Most Popular Honeymoon Destinations Around the World

So you’ve booked the location and set the date for where you’ll get married. How about that honeymoon? You might want to consider booking a pair of tickets to Hawaii. The Moana Surfrider, a Westin…
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7 Wild Wedding Ideas for Adventurous “I Do’s”

Take a deep breath — an underwater wedding won’t soon be forgotten. (Photo: Alamy) Tying the knot? You might not want to indulge the traditions from which this phrase arose; that is, being tightly tied…
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Where to Pop the Question? Find Picture-Perfect Places to Propose in Florida

Say, “I do!” at these romantic Florida spots. (Photo: Alamy) With it’s spate of sunny shorelines and iconic sights, Florida sets the mood for a perfect proposal. Regardless of what time of day you pop…
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Raising the Roof: Say Your “I Do’s” From on High at a Rooftop Wedding

Plan a wedding with a view your family and friends will never forget. (Photo: Alamy) Whether your heart is set on a London rooftop wedding or a ceremony in NYC with views of the Empire…
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Destination Wedding Travel Tips: 5 Must-Haves to Pack in Your Carry-On

Keep calm and carry-on with these five packing essentials. (Photo: Alamy) Your dress is pressed, your caterers are booked and your venue is waiting. You’re all set for your destination wedding, right? Not so fast….
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Keep Calm and Carry-on: Packing Tips for Your Caribbean Honeymoon

For the perfect honeymoon, don’t leave home without certain essentials. (Photo: Alamy) Wedding? Check. Caribbean honeymoon? Check. Packed? No? Relax, we get it. You’ve been making decisions non-stop as the bride-to-be. You don’t even want…
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How to Plan Your Dream Destination Wedding in Hawaii

Tropical flowers. Sandy beaches. Waterfalls. Lush landscapes. Breathtaking sunsets. Few places are more exotic or romantic than Hawaii, making it an ideal choice for destination weddings. Many hotels in Hawaii offer beautiful settings and professional…
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Tie the Knot in Style at These Epic Destination Wedding Locales

Getting hitched atop the Great Wall of China is an utterly unforgettable experience. (Photo: Alamy) While a destination wedding isn’t everyone’s ideal, for those who wish to say their “I Dos” in a special place,…
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11 Honeymoons for Adventurous Newlyweds

Bali offers countless opportunities to enlighten and enhance your chi. (Photos: Courtesy of The Ritz Carlton) Marriage commemorates the beginning of all kinds of new experiences together. So why not infuse your honeymoon with that…
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Enchanting Winter Wedding Venues to Dazzle Your Guests

A couple is wed in a traditional Finnish ceremony. (Photo: Alamy) Destination beach weddings can be overrated. How about getting hitched in a winter wonderland instead? There’s nothing more romantic than a classic, all-white wedding…
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Best Destinations for a Winter Honeymoon

Spying the Northern Lights in Iceland alongside your love is an unforgettable experience. (Photo: Alamy) Something magical happens when the snow flurries start to fly. Ever see The Holiday featuring Cameron Diaz and Jude Law?…
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Love on Top: How a New Orleans Couple Won Their Dream Wedding with a View

Mark Favre and Jason Picus, winners of New Orleans Marriott’s #MarryMeNOLA Contest celebrate their wedding with a toast. (Photos: 1216 Studio LLC) It is often said, “All that glitters is not gold.” Unless it is…
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Fall in Love With Flavor on a Honeymoon for Foodies

It’s impossible to resist the temptation of Rome’s authentic gelato. (Photo: Yeun Man Cheung / Alamy) If you and your future hubby or wife obsess over the latest food trends, hottest restaurants, and other culinary…