There are so many big picture things to know when planning a destination wedding like picking a location, getting your documents ready, and deciding on a guest list, that sometimes brides forget the smaller yet equally important things to make their wedding experience go as smoothly as possible. One of those things is, folding your wedding dress properly. No matter the type of dress or the type of fabric you pick, it's still important to know how to get your dress safely to your destination with out doing any permanent damage to it.

The first thing you need to do is find out what your gown is made of. Some fabrics rest and fold better than others and it will benefit you to know this. Second, decide if you are using a dress box or a travel garment bag. If you purchase a kit from a wedding dress specialist, then they can pack it securely for you (and we totally recommend letting them do this!). But if you're anything like this wedding blogger here, you will want to try on your wedding dress a few (hundred) more times before the wedding trip; so we'll teach you how to pack it yourself. Remember: the trick to packing your dress is proper folding; avoid cramming your dress at all times that may lead to unsightly wrinkles!

Make the jump to learn the perfect method for folding your wedding gown...

 

If you’re a woman thinking of proposing to her boyfriend on the next leap year but a bit nervous about it, here’s a happy ending we hope will help calm your nerves and get you down on one knee!

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When planning a destination wedding, it's very important to know the marriage requirements of the country you're getting married in, such as how long a couple must be in that country before they can wed. For most Caribbean destinations, the time can range from 48 hours to a week depending on the location. Which leaves the question; What should I put on my save-the-dates?

We suggest a save-the-week! Here's why...

We all know the old favorites; "Never go to bed angry." and  "Never leave the house without saying good-bye". Well now there are 60 of them! We found advice from all over the great wide web and came up with a few of our own gems on how to make your marriage rock!

1. Go on regular date night.
2. Hide notes in secret places for each other.
3. Go to bed at the same time as often as you can.
4. Listen to music together; share ear-buds.
5. Revitalize the romance with intimate dates and keep them like you would a business meeting. Set reminders if you have to.
6. Go away together at least once a year if you can, even if it's a stay-cation.
    

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Whether it’s a re commitment ceremony, a renewal of vows or as we like to call it, retying the knot, deciding to get married all over again may seem like something only celebrities or your grandparents do. We can tell you, a renewal of vows is much more than just a celebrity trend or a good-natured nod to 20 plus years of marriage. Here are five reasons you should renew your vows, and trust us, you won’t need more than these five reasons to retie the knot!

 

Because it’s seriously romantic as a surprise.

A surprise vow renewal is hands-down one of the most romantic experiences we’ve been a part of. In fact, a planned surprise renewal of vows was one of on-site wedding planner, Jadeane Clarke’s, favorite moments!

“…I remember doing a renewal of vows with a groom who arranged it as a surprise to his wife who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. We had her get all dressed up for a “family photo session”. She had no clue! It wasn’t until I handed her a bouquet and the music started playing, that she realized what was happening. She cried right through the entire ceremony; she was so happy!

There’s no better way to explain it; it’s beyond romantic!

 

4 more reasons to go after the jump!

Six! That's how many days you have left to enter Weddingmoons' Pin to Win A Mystery prize contest. It's really quite simple to enter.

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1. Follow WeddingMoons® and Sandals Resorts on Pinterest. (If you're not on Pinterest, it's worth it to join!)
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Earlier this year, we officially declared our Weddingmoons' Colors of Spring 2013 as Sea Foam and Sea Glass for a vibrant spring beach wedding inspired by the waters of the Caribbean. Being the fair and equal people we are this time, we decided to focus on the soft neutrals that a Caribbean garden in the spring time can offer. We call this one our "Stranded on a Tropical Island" Spring Palette! We paired the tropical lure of Kiwi and Tangerine with Soft Sand to come up with what we think  makes a delicate beach wedding on the sand with a lush reception in the garden. Pair this palette with Pantone's color of the year, Emerald, for a rich addition to your wedding (we're thinking bridesmaid's dresses)!

Thanks to the easy-to-use interactive wedding planner and an enviable palette of colors, Weddingmoons is helping you plan the perfect spring weddings! If these colors are absolute must-have's, don't hesitate to share them with your wedding planner to help you put this together!

Is this palette totally you? Tell us in the comments!

The wedding has passed, the reception was lovely, the wedding dress has been put away (or trashed!) and the honeymoon was spectacular; now comes the "re-think". "Should I have had my make-up professionally done?" "I definitely should have started planning earlier." "I so didn't need those extra ribbons!" Every bride thinks she's alone with her "Should I have done this differently?" moments after the big day but now, thanks to The Huffington Post, you can take comfort in knowing just how many brides have re-thought a lot of their wedding decisions.

Make the jump to see the bigger picture and to learn how you can still have the wedding of your dreams! Read more...

Contest Alert! Now through April 15, 2013, Sandals Resorts and WeddingMoons® invites future brides and grooms to participate in the exciting new Pin to Win a Mystery Prize contest. 

How to Enter:

1. Follow WeddingMoons® and Sandals Resorts on Pinterest.
2. Create a Pinterest board entitled Sandals Resorts Dream Wedding.
3. Pin at least 10 images from the Sandals WeddingMoons® board
4. Submit your contact information and link to your Pinterest board on the Pin to Win Sandals Resorts Facebook tab. 

Two lucky winners will each receive a special mystery prize perfect for newlyweds. Rules and restrictions apply. Happy pinning!

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