My 10 Favorite Travel Resources

Love traveling but hate packing? Need help figuring out what to take (and what to leave at home?) Hitha Palepa is a consummate professional when it comes to packing. Check out her website, where she shares tips to help you pack stylishly with limited items, so you’ll never over-pack and always be able to carry […]

5 Reasons Not to Hire A Wedding Planner

HERE ARE 5 REASONS NOT TO HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER: 1) If you don’t have a job or have an endless amount of time to plan your own wedding. 2) Your best friend or family members offer their services to assist with the planning. 3) You have a full-time job but know you can do […]

Making “Up, Up & Away” More Comfortable

Over the years, I’ve come up with simple little ways to make the whole flying experience easier for me. I hope that sharing these tips will provide you and your guests a more relaxing and definitely more comfortable journey. Your Personal Medicine and Spa Bag Okay, you might call me a geek, but I believe […]

Food Truck round up for your next event!

When I was in high school, I remember going down to the nearest food truck and buying the most delicious beef pate (similar to an empanada) or a warm Johnnycake with a slice of cheese before classes started…yum!  In the Virgin Islands, the food truck is a local staple. Most trucks are stationary, while others […]

5 Ways to Save Money When Planning Your Wedding

Trying to find ways to trim your budget? Here are 5 easy ways to save you money and time: 1. Do you really need programs? Well, that will depend on how formal your wedding is, but in most cases, I would say no. Brides and their parents think they make a nice keepsake, but in […]

5 Simple Ways to Get in Shape before you Say I Do

Every year we make resolutions to lose weight, go to the gym, and eat right. People put so much pressure on themselves that by the end of the first month all their good intentions have gone out the door. Don’t let this happen to you! If you are planning on getting in shape before your […]

Should I invite children to my destination wedding?

There are so many brides that are torn about inviting children to their destination wedding. They don’t want to offend their guests, but at the same time, they don’t want to have an elegant sit-down dinner with children running around, crying, or wanting to go home because they are bored. Parents, on the other hand, […]

Happy New Year!

Beginning by Warren Hanson This is the Beginning… This is where it all will start, on the Wings of some new Spirit with the Beat of some new Heart. Every morning brings a Promise, Every day has Gifts to give, But Today…right now…This Minute…. is when I begin to Live. And the air that I […]

What does “Soulmate” mean exactly?

Richard Bach explains beautifully what it means to be married to your “soulmate.” “A soulmate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who we are; we […]

Don’t let Covid-19 stop your Destination Wedding!

Jen and Mike's St. Thomas Wedding 2020

Sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, and the perfect wedding destination await you in the U.S. Virgin Islands. We officially opened to tourists on June 1, 2020. As we all know, Covid-19 is forever changing how we operate, but for now, the Government is allowing small events which is perfect for those who want to have an […]