The Bachelorette on Maui for tonight’s Rose Ceremony

July 13th, 2009

On Maui, we are excited that tonight’s episode of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” was filmed on Maui, and, especially, that the “Rose Ceremony” episode took place at the “Olowalu Plantation House,” one of our favorite Maui wedding locations. This is a great opportunity for couples considering a wedding here to get an idea of what it would be like to have a wedding at this fantastically beautiful beachfront estate. We, as coordinators and planners, can arrange this location for YOUR dream Maui wedding, as well! Just check us out at: http://www.merrymauiweddings.com and/or call us toll-free at (888)588-0400 7 days a week!

Fourth of July

July 4th, 2009

Fourth of July is here, accompanied by sunshine, parades, cowboy hats, the odd firecracker erupting anytime and this evening, fireworks. And, weddings. Fourth of July is a very popular day for weddings on Maui, and why not? It’s a 3 day weekend and a fun, festive, celebratory day, already. Why not hitch your wedding wagon to that train?

Picture this: a bride and groom are standing on an overlook, surrounded by the blue sea with white, frothy waves, warm golden light shines upon them as they exchange their vows. By the time they have signed their wedding license, the sky radiates beams of orange, gold, pink and turquoise. They toast one another, as the setting sun bathes them with a fiery glow. They kiss and then… fireworks light up the sky.

Three hundred and sixty four days of the year and all of this might happen at a sunset beach wedding, but on the Fourth of July, the fireworks are not just in their minds, but also exploding in the sky, lighting up the lavender evening, reflecting off the ocean, and shining in lover’s eyes.

You may well want to consider having a wedding on Maui on July 4th, 2010!

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Rev. Ayesha Sandra Lee is a minister, wedding planner, hula dancer, mother, singer, published book writer, online author, wife and owner of Merry Maui Weddings at www.merrymauiweddings.com. More of her writing can be read online on her website and her articles can be read throughout the internet.

Selecting Men’s Wedding Rings

July 3rd, 2009

Selecting Men’s Wedding Rings

wedding-planning-basicsDuring the course of planning a wedding, one aspect of the event that doesn’t seem to get enough thought is the selection of a wedding ring for the groom. The hopeful husband may spend weeks or even months trying to find the perfect engagement ring for his fiancĂ©e and then take her to shop around in as many jewelry stores as may be needed to find the perfect wedding ring. Granted, men’s wedding rings are often purchased along with women’s, the couple desiring rings that match, but that is often the only consideration. The fact is that the selection of men’s wedding rings is every bit as important as that of women’s rings and there are some important factors to consider when making such a purchase.

Does His Wedding Ring Match Hers?

This may not really be that important in the great scheme of things, but most couples want their rings to match. If that is the case, it’s usually an easy requirement to meet when selecting men’s wedding rings. Jewelers are accustomed to selling women’s and men’s wedding rings as a set and will usually have men’s wedding rings in stock that complement their selection of women’s wedding rings. This makes it easy to choose a matching design for both rings, as well as choosing a similar weight and the same color of ring. Jewelers tend to recommend 18k gold, platinum, or titanium for wedding rings. Whichever precious metal is chosen, both rings should be the same material and the same karat weight.

Durability

Obviously, all wedding rings should be designed to last. That said, durability is still an important factor in men’s wedding rings, especially if the man in question performs some form of physical labor or works with his hands in some way. Traditionally, men are simply tougher on their wedding rings then women are. A woman will typically take her ring off before doing any kind of work with her hands and replace it afterward. Men often forget this step. The chosen ring should be heavy and durable enough to stand up to the beating that the man is likely to give it.

Comfort

A man’s wedding ring is most likely going to stay on his finger from the day he gets married until the day he dies. In the days before men’s wedding rings were commonplace, there were few choices in them and several of the rings designed for men were quite uncomfortable. They could dig into the skin, cause the finger to perspire and the skin to itch, and could even be partially responsible for chaffing and cracking of skin as well as fungal infections. Men’s wedding rings have come a long way where this is concerned and most jewelers offer “comfort-fit” wedding bands that are designed specifically for such long-term wear. Keep this in mind when choosing men’s wedding rings.

Deciding on a wedding ring for the groom still doesn’t require a lot of thought, but when the couple is shopping for men’s wedding rings, adhering to these simple principles will help them make the right choice and select the right ring. Wearing a comfortable and durable wedding ring will help make for a happy husband.