Will you marry “moi” ?

CLAUDE MONET, 1840-1926
The most important exhibition devoted to Claude Monet for 30 years! Since research on this outstanding artist has intensified, new analyses can now highlight the work of this genius impressionist painter. A look back at his career from his beginnings to his most recent works.

Simply a MUST for those of you who adore this artist (like us!). Consider escaping your wedding organisation frenzy for a couple of hours of intimacy with your H2B or organise a tour of the exhibition with a few of your closest girlfriends in the run up to your wedding.

Whether you are organising your destination wedding in Paris, stopping by the city en-route to another wedding destination or enjoying your honeymoon in the most beautiful city in the world, this exhibition is not to be missed!

Showing from September 22 until January 24, 2011 at the Galleries Nationales du Grand Palais (8th district of Paris) – Tel. +33 1 44 13 17 17 – www.grandpalais.fr.

Think out of the box! For the couple who is willing to take a risk and plan a truly unique wedding experience for themselves and their guests, why not consider one of these fun and crazy wedding travel ideas:

To make your wedding stand out from the rest:

1. For those couples who are not afraid of logistical challenges, why not organise a stylish civil wedding in London in the morning before hopping aboard a privately reserved carriage on the Eurostar and transporting your guests to the truly romantic city of Paris. Celebrate your symbolic ceremony aboard a private yacht floating down the River Seine or opt for a chic private mansion where you will sip pink champagne and party until dawn.
   
2. Spread the joy! Distribute mini tubes of love heart sweets or personalised M&Ms to your fellow airplane passengers and ask the head steward to announce your wedding to all on board!
   
3. If you and your friends love adventure, why not keep the ultimate wedding venue a secret and provide clues to your friends in your STDs, wedding invitations and on your wedding website. The city must be obvious but the actual venue could be discovered at the last minute using a treasure hunt devised by you or your wedding planner!
   
4. The winner receives up to 2 nights free stay at your wedding destination or 150 $ spending money! Theres nothing like a quiz with high stakes to get your wedding guests into the wedding mood and psyched about your wedding. Why not devise a quiz about your destination country and post it on your wedding website? The winner will receive a fabulous prize. Take this gaming theme further by organising other activities and games on-site. Prizes can range from simple to more sophisticated depending on your budget. Here are a few ideas to get you started…For a beach wedding : beach bag, towel and flip flops or a boat trip for two; for an urban wedding: a guided tour of the destination city for two; for a country wedding: a guided tour of a wine cellar etc. The only limit is your imagination and your budget!
   

Remember, its all about having fun and enjoying yourselves!

When we saw this playful and sexy pair of Eiffel Tower fishnet stockings featured during Jean Paul Gaultier’s Haute Couture runway show for Fall Winter 2010-11, we just had to share the photo with you. They are simply THE must-have accessory to wear at any self-respecting, chic, Parisian, Vintage Glam destination wedding!

Photo credits: www.splendora.com

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