Will you marry “moi” ?

Whether you are an avid sailor or just love the water, beautiful boats or grand old ships, then a nautical wedding is just for you! Weddings on boats are very popular with good reason. They have a festive setting, the views are beautiful, and they are unique compared to a reception hall.

But, what we are suggesting is not just a boat, but a grand YACHT on the River Seine!!! We all agree that if Paris is the most beautiful city in the world, then the River Seine is its most beautiful avenue and a Parisian yacht its best emissary. The most luxurious yachts in Paris are available to transport you and your wedding party guests on an unforgettable journey of discovery throughout the City of Lights. Under a luminous sky, no interruptions, no traffic, just you and your guests surrounded by the historical sites and splendor of an authentic Parisian evening. Enjoy your cocktail reception outdoors before moving inside for dinner and dancing. What could be more enchanting than a private river boat cruise on the romantic River Seine as your destination wedding venue in France?

Continue reading

The best-man is the chief male assistant to the bridegroom at a wedding. In North America and Europe, the groom extends this honor to someone who is close to him, generally either a brother or his closest male friend. While the best man’s required duties are only those of a friend, in the context of an American/European wedding the best man will typically:

• assist the groom on the wedding day,
• keep the wedding rings safe until needed during the ceremony,
• act as a legal witness to the marriage, and most importantly make a toast to the bride and groom at the reception!

This is where many best-men get into trouble if the toast is not well prepared and thought out… There have been hundreds and hundreds of books written on the matter, here are a few hints I have gotten from the many sites and manuals available on this subject. Below are some ideas taken from the leaders called “www.thebestmanspeeches.com”

Continue reading

Have you ever watched the acclaimed British comedy called “Four Weddings and a Funeral” staring Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell? If you haven’t rent it! If you’ve seen it, this should give you a pretty good idea of what goes into a traditional British wedding… No one throws a wedding like the Brits !… lots of tradition, inordinate amounts of flowers, lots of people, the mandatory extravagant hats, big old beautiful churches and great old castles. Although this award winning movie was a comedy, the British people are known as strict followers of tradition. Should you be lucky enough to be invited to a Destination Wedding in Great Britain, this will undoubtedly make this wedding ceremony a memorable event to watch and remember for years to come. Below are a few British wedding traditions, customs and superstitions, have fun with these and perhaps incorporate them into your own wedding ceremony!

Continue reading