Honeymoon like an A-list Celebrity!

Check these super-chic celeb getaways for inspiration.....

The Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie and her actor husband Josh Duhamel tied the knot in Malibu, before cruising around the Maldives. They then stayed at the 5-star One & Only Reethi Rah, where they are said to have enjoyed cooking classes, private yoga, tennis lessons, spa treatments, scuba diving and fishing. The UK TV presenter Holly Willoughby and her husband Dan Baldwin also chose the Maldives for their honeymoon.

The music superstars Beyonce and Jay-Z honeymooned at the super romantic Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa in Arizona a week after their secret ceremony in New York. Their busy schedules meant they could only spend two nights at the boutique retreat, but they are said to have made the most of it by chilling out in the luxurious Sanctuary Spa and swimming in the infinity pool overlooking Paradise Valley.

The Westlife singer Kian Egan married his actress fiancee Jodi Albert in Barbados last year, stayed there to honeymoon. They held their romantic ceremony on Turtle Beach, and then celebrated with family and friends at one of the most famous hotels on the island, Sandy Lane Resort. This luxury golf resort and spa is popular with many an A-lister, with Simon Cowell regularly holidaying there, as well as footballing sensation Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen.

Denise and her musical star husband Lee Mead married and honeymooned at the 5-star Labriz Silhouette Resort in 2009. Apparently the happy couple enjoyed romantic strolls along the beach, and treatments in the uber-luxurious Spa on the Rocks, and chilled out in their presidential villa.They are not the only celebrity couple to honeymoon in the Seychelles, with Liz Hurley and Arun Nayar Fregate Private Island

John and Jackie Kennedy, Julia Roberts and Danny Moder, Sandra Bullock and Jesse James, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. Wow, what a list! All of the above have honeymooned at the glamourous San Ysidro Ranch, an hour outside of Los Angeles. The 500 acre resort has 41 cottages and suites, all furnished with oriental rugs, original artwork and antiques. Additionally there is 17 miles of beautiful hiking trails, and lush gardens - where Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier exchanged vows.

Inspired? Contact us to see how our wedding planning services can help you Wed like a Celeb.

Lucy

Choosing 'The Rings....'

The exchange of rings at a wedding is one, if not the most meaningful parts to the whole day, and has long been a tradition of marriage. Although not legally important, wearing a wedding ring is one way of showing your love and commitment to your partner (it’s also a nice subtle way to let people know you are off the market!) The shape ring itself is of course a circle, and circles are said to symbolise eternity, therefore wedding rings are said to represent an everlasting circle of love. They are said to be worn on the third finger of the left hand as the vein of this finger travels directly to the heart (cute!). Originally they were made from grass, plants and hair!! Fortunately a wider range of ring materials are now available....

Like the engagement ring, you have to love it, as you’ll be wearing it everyday for the rest of your life. As discussed in the previous blog, make sure your engagement and wedding rings complement one another – having them in the same metal is a good way to help them correlate. Of late, white gold and platinum are most popular, but the choices are endless!

Many men choose a wedding ring made from platinum due to its strength and durability. However if this is an important factor for your Groom he should also consider titanium, as this metal is not only strong but also holds less weight than other metals, making the ring lighter and easy to wear.

Many couples choose ‘plain’ bands, but rings with diamonds and/or gemstones are also widely available. You don’t have to go blingtastic like Peter Andre & Katie Price did for their rings, a few subtle stones can be beautiful

Or why not consider a personal touch by having your rings engraved? This could be on the outside or inside of the band. Your partner’s name or initials, date of marriage, small quote? Or what about having your partner’s fingerprint engraved into your ring? Andrew English specialises in ring engraving

If none of that takes your fancy then why not consider something bespoke? Jewellery designers can make a unique design for you & your partner. Sometimes this can be more expensive, but not always - visit a few jewellers who offer this service for a consultation - you might be pleasantly surprised.

Lucy

Oh, and another thing – remember to adjust your home contents insurance to cover your new rings!

Our First Blog!

Hello everyone!
I’m so excited to finally have our blog up and running. I plan on keeping busy finding great items, offering great tips for weddings, and researching the newest trends so you can be the first to experience them on your special day, whether you plan 2 or 200 guests. I will take you inside our life as wedding planners - I hope to tell you all about what we do & the new ideas we try. I plan to discuss everything from flowers to fashion, rings to receptions, and vows to Veuve Clicquot!
For those who do not know us already, Premier Wedding Planners Scotland are Cheryl Dowie & Lucy Swanson, sisters and best friends who wanted to help take the stress away from brides on the run up to their big day & allow them just to enjoy it. It takes on average over 250 hours for a bride to plan her wedding - so not only can we save you time with our knowledge and expertise, we can save you money with this knowledge, expertise & also our negotiating power with suppliers. We cater to every budget also. Don't think that you have to spend a fortune to create your perfect wedding. Cheryl and I always say that it is not immediately obvious how much has been spent on a wedding - what is noticeable is how much thought and effort has gone into it...

Looking forward to posting again soon!

Lucy

P.S. Remember - We would LOVE to hear from you! Your thoughts, questions, ideas.....please get in touch!

Premier Wedding Planners Scotland

Our blog is live - looking forward to posting lots of fabulous wedding pictures and stories. There is so much going on in the wedding industry, so many venues to showcase, dresses to die for - even wedding flowers have moved on so much over the past few years.

Keep in touch....

Lucy and Cheryl