Those looking for a venue in Washington, D.C. may want to consider:

Swann House Bed and Breakfast
stay@swannhouse.com

Swann House Bed and Breakfast was named one of the "Ten Best Urban Inns" by Forbes.com, as well as called one of the "Best B&B Geataways" by Philadelphia Magazine. Located in D.C.'s Dupont Circle, the Swann House was built in 1883 and resembles a small castle. The House boasts crystal chandeliers, 12-foot ceilings and a baby grand piano perfect for a small wedding reception of 75 standing or 36 seated.

Want more venues in the D.C. area? Go to my recently-added web page on Washington D.C. Wedding Venues.

Would you like to elope to Fiji? Good, then, listen up! The InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is offering complimentary weddings to couples who get engaged while staying at their resort through the month of February! Weddings may be held any month up until February 2011.

Picture this: The two of you exchanging vows on the white sands of Natadola Beach, with the deep red Pacific sunset serving as your backdrop, while a Fijian choir serenades the two of you.

The InterContinental Fiji is situated among 35 acres of tropical gardens on the lovely and picturesque Natadola Beach on Fiji's main island of Viti Levu. The resort boasts an intimate wedding pavilion looking over the aqua-blue lagoon of Natadola Bay, and offers live video feeds so family and friends can share in your special day.

Your complimentary wedding includes:

• a wedding coordinator
• venue
• marriage license
• minister or celebrant
• Fijian choir
• flowers for the bride and groom
• buffet dinner with 3-hour beverage package

To receive this offer, a minimum of 10 rooms must be booked and paid for by the wedding party and guests. To contact the resort, you can call +679-6733300, or 1-888-424-6835.

There's just something about a barn that makes a wedding even more romantic. Below are some of the top barn venues to choose from in Vermont for your perfect Vermont barn wedding.

West Monitor Barn
1949 East Main Street
Richmond, VT, 05477
802-434-3969
csmith@vycc.org

The West Monitor Barn is the statewide headquarters of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC), so when you rent this venue for your wedding your money actually goes toward funding the VYCC programs. 

Located in Richmond, Vermont, about 30 miles west of Stowe, the West Monitor Barn is a beautifully rustic barn venue for weddings up to 200 people.  Originally built in 1903, the barn was reconstructed using 40% of its original timbers, featuring  carriage barn lamps and surrounded by spectacular views of forests and conserved fields.  Rental of the West Monitor Barn includes the use of the 3rd floor reception area, an 80ft private deck, and the field behind the Barn, which is perfect for bocce or croquet.

If you're interested in renting the West Monitor Barn, contact Caroline Riehl Smith, Event Coordinator, at 802-578-2958 or email csmith@vycc.org.

The Belding House Bed & Breakfast
746 Vermont 100
Moretown, VT
802-496-7420
Email: info@beldinghouse.com

The Belding House Bed & Breakfast is located in central Vermont, in the heart of the Mad River Valley, minutes from Sugarbush, Stowe & Mad River Glen in Vermont’s Green Mountains. The House was built in 1810, while the gabled roof post & beam barn was constructed in 1840. The barn is 1200 sq. ft., a great space for a reception or dance, while the gazebo behind the barn is a perfect spot for the ceremony.

The Inn at the Round Barn Farm
1661 East Warren Road
Waitsfield VT
802-496-2276
info@theroundbarn.com

The Inn at the Round Barn Farm is another great barn venue located in the Mad River valley, and features one of the few Round Barns left in Vermont. The barn boasts two wedding options, the Hayloft for dinner/dancing and weddings up to 200 people, and the more intimate Milking Parlor, which is intended for weddings with fewer than 75 guests.

    Hey, hey, hey, Valentine's Day is just over a month away, so time to take a look at some Valentine's Day wedding specials for 2010!  Taking a quick search, I found some pretty good deals:

Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel
Las Vegas, Nevada
1-800-574-4450 or 1-702-384-0771

Of course I'm starting off with Vegas, one of the most popular wedding spots on Valentine's Day.  Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel has several Valentine's specials from February 9 through the 15th, including:

Valentine's Day Wedding Package Special for $425. This package includes:

• 12-rose bouquet
• boutonniere
• photos with 30 poses and 10 candid ceremony prints
• video
• unity candle ceremony
• champagne flutes
• music
• souvenir wedding scroll
• candlelit chapel
• wedding coordinator
• chapel fee
• names in lights on the marquee
• live internet coverage
• courtesy limo service to and from the wedding chapel

Other packages include an "Indoor/Outdoor Gazebo Package" for $355, the "'My heart belongs to you' Visions from the King" package held in the Elvis Wedding Chapel with an Elvis impersonator Minister for $325 and the "Cupid's Romance Wedding Package" for $225 for 15 guests or less.  You must call to make reservations for these packages.

Romantic Florida Beach Weddings - Cocoa Beach, Florida
Rev. Diane Thomas-Gonzales
(321) 591-3704
(800) 834-7141
RomanticBeachWed@aol.com

This wedding company offers 2 Valentine's Day wedding specials on Valentine's Day, with both packages including the minister, decorations and seating.  The 1st special is called the "Roses are Red" package for $850. It includes 20 wedding chairs, a tiki torch altar, and sand unity ceremony.  The 2nd special is the "Heart to Heart: A Moment in Time" package for $1500 which includes a photographer and videographer, with your video uploaded to the internet. 

MD Resort Bed and Breakfast
Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas area
817-489-5150; TOLL FREE:  866-489-5150
Email:  innkeeper@mdresort.com

MD Resort is located in the Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas area, 25 minutes northwest of downtown Fort Worth. It's a B&B, ranch, retreat and wedding facility all rolled into one. Their wedding sites include country weddings in the barn, intimate weddings in their lodge, and garden weddings in the pecan orchard. For this Valentine's Day they are having a special "Couples Only Valentine Day Wedding Package" for $297 which includes:

• Use of wedding bouquet
• Minister
• A few photos taken with your camera

This special is valid on Valentine's Day and the entire month of February. There is limited availability, so call to reserve your spot!

What fabulous Bed and Breakfasts in South Carolina host weddings?  Quite a few, actually.  Below are a few real standouts:

Kilburnie, the Inn at Craig Farm
1824 Craig Farm Road
Lancaster, South Carolina
website: kilburnie.com

Kilburnie was built around 1827 and is located on historic Craig Farm in Lancaster, South Carolina. What distinguishes Kilburnie is the Wedding Pavilion located on the property, which was designed specifically for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Supported by 20 white columns, the Wedding Pavilion can accommodate 150 guests for a formal sit-down dinner.  For information on having your wedding at Kilburnie, call them at 803-416 8420.

Beaulieu House at Cat Island
Waterfront Bed & Breakfast
3 Sheffield Court
Beaufort, SC
866-814-7833
Email: BeaulieuBB@aol.com
website: beaulieuhouse.com

Located between Savannah, Charleston, & Hilton Head, Beaulieu House is the only waterfront Bed and Breakfast Inn Lodging in Beaufort, South Carolina.  Just five minutes from the historic district, Beaulieu House is also adjacent to the Sanctuary at Cat Island, an 18-hole championship golf course. The owner of the Beaulieu House is a notary who can perform weddings. 

The Cypress Inn
16 Elm Street
Conway, South Carolina
800-575-5307
E-mail: info@acypressinn.com
website: acypressinn

Located in the Myrtle Beach area, The Cypress Inn specializes in small, intimate weddings and elopements, and was named "Best B&B" in the Grand Strand area by the Travel Channel, as well as being recognized as "Most Elegant" in 2005 by Arrington's Inn Traveler.  They offer a wedding package for $800 which includes:

• Marriage Officiate fee
• Photo package of 24 photos
• Flowers for bride and groom
• 2 nights in their Honeymoon Suite with breakfast each morning

You can choose from among several different sites for your ceremony, such as their banquet room and gardens, Riverwalk, Riverfront Park, or the Riverfront Pavillion.

Want more South Carolina wedding venue ideas? Go to our web page on www.locationweddings.net HTTP:? HREF?>South Carolina wedding venues

Just posted on California Hot Air Balloon Weddings over at my other blog, California Weddings, and thought I'd also share some hot air balloon companies in Arizona which offer wedding ceremonies on their balloon flights.  As you might expect, Arizona has several fabulous spots for hot air balloon flights, such as over the desert near Phoenix and over the red rock in Sedona.  Here are a few companies you might want to contact if you wish a wedding ceremony while gliding over some spectacular scenery.

Adventures Out West!
Scottsdale, Arizona
480.991.3666 or toll-free at 800.755.0935

Adventures Out West flies out of Scottsdale, treating guests to spectacular overhead views of the Sonoran Desert. They provide sunrise and sunset flights, and offer a Wedding Flight Package for $1,000 per couple which includes:

• flight
• minister
• video tape
• decorations on the basket

Red Rock Balloon Adventures
Sedona, Arizona
1-800-258-3754
Email: redrockballoons@sedona.net

Red Rock Balloon Adventures flies over the dramatic red rocks of the Sedona area. If you've ever been to Sedona, you know how stunning the rock formations are.  Now, imagine viewing them from above in your own hot air balloon! Now imagine saying "I do" with such a stunning backdrop.

Red Rock Balloon Adventures offers a hot air balloon wedding package which includes:

• pick up and drop off at a Sedona hotel
• private sunrise balloon flight for the wedding couple and up to 6 guests
• a 'commemorative picnic' with wedding cake

The cost for the wedding package is $2,500 and must be reserved by phone at least 60 days prior to the date.

Tranquil Sensations, LLC
Yuma, Arizona
928-343-2218 or 928-581-3899
Email: info@balloonsoveryuma.com

And, don't forget the beauty of the southwestern part of Arizona! Tranquil Sensations, LLC flies over the lovely farm lands and desert surrounding Yuma, offering a wedding package for $1,300, which includes:

• limousine pickup of couple and guests to launch site
• flight for the couple and up to 4 additional guests
• basket decorated with white tulle bows and garland
• religious or civil ceremony
• 1 to 1-1/2 hour balloon ride
• champagne brunch at the end of the flight

Family and friends are welcomed to come see you launch and meet you when you land.  Non-flying guest may join the champagne brunch for an additional $10.00 per person. 

Remember, for all wedding flights, you do have to have your marriage license prior to the ceremony!  For more ideas on Arizona wedding venues, go to our webpage on Arizona wedding venues. 

• "Just Married" flip flops
• "Just Married" T-shirts
• Double heart disposable cameras
• Bridal shower invitations
• Wedding favor holders
• Candle favors
• Olive oil favors
• Havaianas Flip-Flops
• Bottle stopper favors

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Pssst...wanna buy a cheap wedding cake?  Well, who wouldn't. Wedding cakes can be several hundred dollars.  But, did you know you can save a good 15% by purchasing your wedding cake from a grocery store?

What are some other ways to save money on your wedding cake?

• Have a small cake to cut in front of guests, while pre-sliced sheet cakes (or cute bakers’ cupcakes) wait in the back to be served.
• Use fresh flowers or fruit garnishes and your own supplies as cake decorations to avoid handicraft fees from the cake designer.
• Skip a separate dessert - your wedding cake is enough.
• Serve half slices and enhance the plates with fresh fruit or sorbet.
• Forgo the fondant. Butter cream icing is less expensive (and tastier!).

Hey, want to get married high atop the Empire State Building?  Many want to, but few actually get to. In fact, only 14 luck couples get this opportunity per year around Valentine's Day.  And, the only way you can be one of the lucky 14 is to win a spot in a contest sponsored by the Empire State Building and The Knot, Inc.

You can enter to win one of these 14 weddings by submitting your "personal love story" online at www.TheKnot.com/EmpireStateBuilding.  Oh, you thought it was going to be easy, didn't you?  No, for this prize a little bit of creativity is required.  I mean, this is a wedding at the Empire State Building. Just be sure you submit your story before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 15, 2009.

14 winners will be chosen, with the Grand Prize winner receiving a wedding ceremony at the East Gallery at the 86th floor Observatory of The Empire State Building on Friday, February 12, 2010.  13 runner-up winners will receive a wedding ceremony at the East Gallery on the 61st floor of the Empire State Building on Saturday, February 13, 2010.

Any legal resident of the 50 United States and District of Columbia, 21 years or older.  You must have been engaged before the commencement of the contest entry period.

So, go enter already!  And, good luck!