Known for its uber-friendly and incredibly active populace, Australia is host to a number of other reasons why it’s such a spectacular and unique wedding destination.  In terms of beautiful and varied scenery, Australia’s hard to beat.  You have the awe-inspiring Great Barrier reef, the rugged Outback and urban and urbane cities chock full of upscale dining options heavily influenced by Europe and Asia, not to mention the land down under.  Know that the local wines in Australia are also real treats and beg to be discovered.

The weather in Australia tends to be enviable.  Australian weather tends to run on the pleasant side, since most of the cities are on oceans.  Not too many extremes here, but in the summertime, some places get hot, so make sure to pack up those sunglasses and sunscreen.

Australia excels at guest activities.  For outdoors types, there is the Great Barrier Reef, just off Queensland, which is an unbelievable spot for snorkeling or scuba diving.  The same goes for the Ningaloo Reef.  For excellent jet-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing and good old-fashioned water-skiing, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast are great spots.  Tasmania is the place for thrill seekers looking for a whitewater rafting rush. Then there is the Outback; a wonderful scenic route perfect for that four-wheel trek.

In term of wildlife activities, Australia is home to many amazing zoos. There is also Kangaroo Island, which is home to a variety of wildlife including kangaroos, seals, sea lions, swans, lorikeets and wallabies.

Another popular activity is a guided walk with an Aboriginal native.  You may be encouraged to eat a bug or two, but hey, they’re protein rich and surprisingly tasty!

For all these reasons, and many more, Australia makes a delightfully unique wedding destination!

Do you have a favorite wedding spot?  We’d love to hear about your wedding experiences!

Wedding Cakes

Choosing the perfect cake for your wedding is a task that can be fun (for your taste buds)! Wedding cakes are very important for your special day. You and your groom will share a dear moment over your wedding cake during your ceremony, your guests will enjoy its decadence, and it will visually provide your wedding with an unforgettable luxury. Your wedding cake compliments the décor of your wedding and no doubt holds a key role in the entire celebration. Prior to picking that special cake you can arrange tastings and visits to bakeries of your choice to assist with the selection process. Many times the venue also offers phenomenal wedding cakes for your memorable day, so that can be an option for you too!

                                        Retro Bakery Las Vegas

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Caked Las Vegas

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                                              Marie’s Gourmet Bakery

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Bridal Jewelry: Selecting jewelry for your wedding day

Selecting jewelry for your special day should be a favorable task more than anything. Typically women have dreamed their whole lives of what the big day would look like! It is truly your day to be a princess. It is your day to feel as beautiful as ever, that being said; the perfect accessories have just as much to contribute to your look as your dress. Choosing your dress first may make the jewelry selecting process that much easier, because your jewelry will act as accents for your dress and hair completing the well rounded look. Once you have your dream wedding gown selected you can use it as a point of reference for the kind and style of jewelry you want to have. Keep in mind your engagement ring; for example, if you have a beautiful gold engagement ring, you may want to opt for gold jewelry to accent your look for the big day. Also keep in mind the accents on your wedding dress. Does your wedding dress have any particular beading or jewel-like detailing on it? If so, you’ll want to choose jewelry that compliments the detailing of your dress vs. jewelry that would conflict with your dresses’ detailing. Here are some bridal jewelry suggestions based upon your bridal style:

Harry Winston   |   HarryWinston.Com

Tiffany & Co.   |   Tiffany.Com

Zales   |   Zales.Com