According to the Love Boat--New Trends in Romance
Hi ho, MMMLogerinos!
Princess Cruises sends out an interesting Captain's Circle newsletter to their cruise patrons. Yesterday, Valentine's Day, I received a Romance Report. In said report was an interesting little article on The Look Ahead in Romance: Five Emerging Trends . . .
Green is the new red
Eco-conscious couples are incorporating their lifestyle into their wedding plans, spending time and money to use recycled paper and minimizing the amount of paper used for invitations, place cards and programs, creating centerpieces with pesticide-free flowers and potted plants and serving organic and vegetarian menus.
A new moon rising
The latest trend in honeymoons is emerging thanks to the phenomenon of increasingly shrinking durations for regular vacations. Adventuremoons are on the rise, as more and more couples take the excuse of a honeymoon to experience dream adventure trips that they wouldn't normally be able to squeeze into a standard 3-to-5-day vacation, a duration which is increasingly becoming the norm. Hiking through the ruins of Machu Picchu, rafting in the Grand Canyon and strolling along the Great Wall of China are some of the top activities for adventurous honeymooners.
Stop the insanity (if only for a weekend)
With wedding planning becoming more elaborate, more frenetic, and more overwhelming, an increasing number of couples are taking a mid-engagement escape from the drama. Mini-moons are a quick getaway favored by harried betrotheds, enabling them to have a 48-hour freeze on making any decisions, dealing with pushy in-laws, and coordinating any details.
Vegas here we come
It's no longer the guys who hit the road to toast their best buddy's walk down the aisle. Destination showers and bachelorette bashes are all the rage, giving the girlfriend getaway a whole new meaning.
Wilder and wackier wedding receptions
The bride and groom are still doing their first dance, but now it may be to karaoke or a live rock band. In 2007, the cocktail reception will take center stage, lasting longer and becoming more elaborate. Highlights will include signature and oversized cocktails, elaborate display tables and themed music.
I'm tripping to my nephew Andrew's wedding next month. I wonder if he and his Michelle are aware of the new trends, or too much in love to care? It's the latter, I hope.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmelinda
Information compiled from theknot and msn.
Princess Cruises sends out an interesting Captain's Circle newsletter to their cruise patrons. Yesterday, Valentine's Day, I received a Romance Report. In said report was an interesting little article on The Look Ahead in Romance: Five Emerging Trends . . .
Green is the new red
Eco-conscious couples are incorporating their lifestyle into their wedding plans, spending time and money to use recycled paper and minimizing the amount of paper used for invitations, place cards and programs, creating centerpieces with pesticide-free flowers and potted plants and serving organic and vegetarian menus.
A new moon rising
The latest trend in honeymoons is emerging thanks to the phenomenon of increasingly shrinking durations for regular vacations. Adventuremoons are on the rise, as more and more couples take the excuse of a honeymoon to experience dream adventure trips that they wouldn't normally be able to squeeze into a standard 3-to-5-day vacation, a duration which is increasingly becoming the norm. Hiking through the ruins of Machu Picchu, rafting in the Grand Canyon and strolling along the Great Wall of China are some of the top activities for adventurous honeymooners.
Stop the insanity (if only for a weekend)
With wedding planning becoming more elaborate, more frenetic, and more overwhelming, an increasing number of couples are taking a mid-engagement escape from the drama. Mini-moons are a quick getaway favored by harried betrotheds, enabling them to have a 48-hour freeze on making any decisions, dealing with pushy in-laws, and coordinating any details.
Vegas here we come
It's no longer the guys who hit the road to toast their best buddy's walk down the aisle. Destination showers and bachelorette bashes are all the rage, giving the girlfriend getaway a whole new meaning.
Wilder and wackier wedding receptions
The bride and groom are still doing their first dance, but now it may be to karaoke or a live rock band. In 2007, the cocktail reception will take center stage, lasting longer and becoming more elaborate. Highlights will include signature and oversized cocktails, elaborate display tables and themed music.
I'm tripping to my nephew Andrew's wedding next month. I wonder if he and his Michelle are aware of the new trends, or too much in love to care? It's the latter, I hope.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmelinda
Information compiled from theknot and msn.
posted by MMMelinda at 11:38 AM
