Sunday, May 29, 2016

20 Tips for Planning a Public Garden Wedding

Thinking of a public garden for your wedding day? 

Here are some things to consider before going ahead. 

1. Walk around the gardens and look at the nooks and crannies as well as those areas specifically designated as wedding lawns. 

2. Look for suitable, decorative settings such as flowers in bloom, ponds, waterfalls, trees or trellises to use as decorations or background. 

3. Consider how much privacy you want and will get for your wedding ceremony in that particular area. 

4. Is there much noise from passing traffic, or water features, which might make your wedding ceremony difficult to hear? 

5. Will there be any shade for the bridal party as well as the guests? 

6. Will the area be difficult to find?  

7. Will you need to include a map with your wedding invitations? 

8. Are there any restrictions as to what you can and can’t do? 

9. Can you decorate the area with ribbons or balloons? 

10. How close to the wedding site will the bridal party and the guests be able to park? 

11. Is the wedding area be flat, uphill, downhill? 

12. Will the wedding party and guests have difficulty in walking in high heels? 

13. Is there are any undercover areas for you to have your wedding ceremony in case of rain? 

14. If not, have you decided on a substitute venue? 

15. How do you intend to contact your guests if you need to change the venue, and how close t the time will you decide? 

16. Find out if you need to book the area, and who to get in touch with to do so. 

17. Find out also what conditions apply. 

18. Are there any restrictions on the time you spend? 

19. Will you be allowed to use confetti, glitter, rice or rose petals in your wedding ceremony? 

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

20 Tips to pack like a Pro for your Honeymoon

1.When packing, keep the creases in your clothes vertical instead of horizontal. The creases will be much less noticeable when you begin to unpack.

2. To cushion each layer of clothing use either plastic bags which you might later use as laundry or garbage bags.

3. Use tissue or scented sheets of paper that will keep your clothes fragrant while minimizing the creases.

4. To keep wrinkles to a minimum, lay out your clothes in layers on the bed, one on top of each other, and fold to fit in the bag.

5. Specific items like shirts or blouses can be packed in layers in plastic bags before being placed in the suitcase.

6. Underwear, socks and other uncrushables can be placed into the crook and crannies of your suitcase to save on space.

7. Instead of rolling up belts, place them inside the wall of the bag, running around its circumference.

8. Casual clothes like tee shirts will take up less room if packed rolled up. Cushion them with tissue paper to keep them wrinkle free.

9. In the case of ties, if you’re travelling formal, pack each one separately by rolling tightly around two fingers, starting from the narrow end and finishing with the wide.

10. Before placing them in the suitcase, roll a sock around each individual tie. It should arrive flat and creaseless.

11. Heavier items to be packed should be placed at the bottom of the case, together with your shoes.

12. Make use of the cavities of the shoe by placing inside them the smaller items you’re taking on your honeymoon.

13. To ensure that the shoes don’t dirty the clothes on top of them, place them inside old socks or shoe mittens.

14. To ensure that shoes don’t spread any odor to the rest of your clothes, zip them up in a plastic bag.

15. Have a trial run with your packing, even though you might need to unpack and use the clothes before you leave for your honeymoon.

16. On this your rehearsal packing, pack whatever you’ve selected as the items you’re going to take. Having done this once, repack, and this time include only those things you think you will definitely use. Ideally your suitcase should still have room for those things you’re bound to pick up at your honeymoon destination. 

17. As far as toiletries are concerned, check with the hotel you’ll be staying at to see if they provide many of the essentials you’ll be using such as shampoo, conditioner and soap or body wash. Even though these will be in tiny sizes, it will be enough for you not to need to bring your own.

18. While you’re checking out the toiletries being provided, find out also if they provide any other items such as hairdryer, iron, CD player etc, so you don’t need to bring your own.

19. If you do need to bring such appliances, make sure you have the right adapters and convertors for the country you’re heading to. 

20. If you decide to use a backpack place the lighter items at the bottom, with the heavier items on top. As the pack rests on your lower back, your bag will feel lighter. As with the ordinary bag, place those things that you use the most on the top, while those items which you have already worn, and not as yet had a chance to wash, are best placed at the very bottom.

Based on 'Honeymoon! A Sizzle or a Fizzle' by Vlady M Peters. Find it on Amazon and Smashwords.