It seems that when you are planning a 2nd marriage the couple wants to do something special and unique from their first marriages (not that 1st marriages can’t do the same!). So here are some favorite locations to have your wedding and honeymoon all in one trip! We, at Merry Bee’s Events, can help you plan that get-a-way wedding/honeymoon. They are fun, exciting and exhilarating.
#1 Mexico … Mexico entices couples with its warm, sunny weather, colorful culture, extensive coastline, spicy cuisine, and wide choice of accommodations.
#2 Jamaica … A lush island, Jamaica has beaches, waterfalls, mountains to explore. Add in more all inclusives than anywhere else in the Caribbean and a reggae beat, and it’s no wonder it’s so popular with couples who want a destination wedding followed by a beach honeymoon.
#3 Dominican Republic … The Dominican Republic has both fine boutique hotels and price-competitive all-inclusives.
#4 Bahamas … The beautiful Bahamas, just off the coast of Florida, offer couples everything from 24/7 excitement to total laid back bliss, depending on whether they opt for developed Nassau, Freeport, Paradise, and Grand Bahama Island or one of the low-key Out Islands.
#5 Hawaii … 
It’s a long flight to Hawaii from just about anywhere, yet couples flock to the state’s gorgeous islands in order to have a memorable destination wedding in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Pictured: Wedding couple at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, Hawaii. The property contains the first free-standing, resort wedding chapel in Waikiki. It is surrounded by lush landscaping, romantic waterfalls, and a lagoon.
#6 Aruba … Dry Aruba, south of the hurricane zone, welcomes wedding couples year-round. Its clean, wide beaches beckon lovers by day, and its dozen-or-so casinos keep the action going till the wee hours.
#7 Fiji … Exotic Fiji, with its gentle culture and castaway-island charm, is the choice of couples who want an unusual getaway-from-it-all wedding destination.
#8 Cruise … Not only are cruise weddings affordable, they give a couple an opportunity to sail on their honeymoon to a variety of ports immediately following the wedding. Many ships have dedicated wedding chapels and can also arrange port-side weddings.
#9 Europe … 
Historic and romantic, Europe’s great cities and small villages alike provide unforgettable settings for destination weddings. However, many countries within Europe have stringent requirements for marriage that can include a long residency period. For this reason, many couples who want a destination wedding in Europe first marry at home and then have a symbolic ceremony in Europe
The Meaning Behind The Myths
There are many wedding myths and superstitions most are based on events or omens that are said to foretell either good luck or bad luck. Ironically, some myths have both positive and negative connotations. Like all superstitions wedding myths have no scientific basis however, it never hurts to keep them in mind just in case!
Wearing pearls: this is one of those wedding myths with both bad luck and good luck meanings. The ominous version of this myth holds that pearls represent future tears; thus wearing them will bring many tears and heartache in the marriage. The luckier version of this implies that the pearls take the place of the bride’s real tears, thus she’ll have a happy, tear-free wedding.
Rain on the wedding day: this is another good luck – bad luck wedding myth. In the good luck version, rain is said to foretell the coming of children just as rain promotes growth in the farmer’s fields. In the unlucky version, rain drops represent the many tears a bride will cry throughout her marriage.
Time of day to get married: the couple should exchange their vows as the clock’s minute hand is moving upwards, therefore any time half past the hour, for example 2:30 or 4:45. The upward movement is said to bring blessings upon the couple as the minute hand is “ascending towards heaven.”
Tears on the wedding day: it is considered good luck for the bride to cry during her wedding. She will have cried all her tears away leaving none for the marriage. Another theory holds that a bride’s tears are good luck as they bring rain for the crops.
These are just a few of the myths that are out there. Just thoughts to ponder but not over dwell on.
On August 12, 2011 Katharine and Todd joined their two families in a beautiful backyard wedding for family and friends. Katherine wanted to make sure that the wedding and reception included not only her and Todd but also that their children would feel like it was their celebration also. The ceremony took place in her parent’s backyard in front of a waterfall. The wedding colors were eggplant purple, creamsicle orange and green accents. We researched and found an American Indian legend about whispering their wishes to butterflies who silently fly towards the heavens carrying their wishes. At the end of the ceremony each of the children and the couple then released Monarch Butterflies. It was really majestic and many gasps of surprise when the butterflies were released.
Following the ceremony there was a Dessert Bar reception with chocolate fountains, a variety of desserts ranging from cookies, candies and cheesecake along with fruit, cheese & cracker trays and also fresh vegetable trays. The couple chose a very unique style wedding cake. The evening was perfect with the warm weather and with a gentle breeze blowing.
To include the children in the reception we planned a “Fun Zone” for all the children (and adults alike) where there was face painting, popcorn stand and cotton candy. It was a great evening for everyone. 
Did you know that the average bride spends $2,000 on flowers for her wedding? What do you do with the flowers afterwards? So often the inside of the trash bins see these beautiful and colorful arrangements. In a recent article in the Washington Post we are now hearing of florists who are recycling by giving the flowers to charitable locations. Sarah von Pollaro, floral designer, said: “I believe that all people should have flowers in their life and especially people who might not be able to afford to buy them on a regular basis.”
Also, donating to nursing homes, where the patients at these facilities do not get a ton of visitors and they enjoy the flowers immensely, is an excellent idea. Their reaction is always positive. But you can also choose to have your arrangements of hydrangeas, coxcomb, roses and lavender, which dry well and can be kept on display long after the last dance. Did you know that you can also strip some flowers from your bouquet and press them in a book. The pressed flowers can then be glued in scrapbooks, placed with an invitation and framed or used as potpourri.
