Looking for a cute bridal shower gift?  How fun is this International Love Pillow by Alexander Girard that says LOVE in 19 languages?  It might also be fun as a giant ring pillow…  Read More →

Globetrotting Cindy is back from sunny Fort Myers, Florida with a fabulous new find for destination weddings.  Here’s the scoop: Fort Myers, known as the “City of Palms,” is the entryway to Southwest Florida (just three hours from Miami and two hours from Fort Lauderdale) and offers some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve seen in Florida.    I stayed at Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa , an 85-acre waterfront property secluded... 

I think lilac is such a refreshing color for spring and summer.  Here’s a cool dress it up or down Jersey promenade gown from J. Crew .  At just $118, it’s a steal of a bridesmaid dress.  It would be great for a honeymoon too and since its cotton jersey and won’t wrinkle!  Also available in dark pewter.  Read More →

You can get your beauty sleep on that overseas flight and let fellow passengers you’re a newlywed with this fabulous Just Married eye mask . A great gift for the bride-to-be.  Read More →

Globetrotting Cindy here reporting from my recent visit to Atlantic City… Your wedding day is fast approaching…
now’s the perfect time to grab the girls and head to Atlantic City for your last single girl getaway!  For an over the top spa retreat, where you don’t have to keep the gossip down to a minimum, head to the new $15 million Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Atlantic City . Modeled after the world famous Qua Baths &... 

Today’s guest post is from my friend Ellen over at To The Max !  I was one of her bridesmaids way back when and I can still remember her fun-filled wedding.  I asked her for a wedding photo to accompany her wedding advice post but she refused on the grounds of funny looking hair and sent this picture of her cute kids instead…. Hi, everyone. I’m Globetrotting Bride’s longtime friend, Ellen. She likes to call me her “old”... 

One of my good friends has an old telegram message framed in her apartment. Its a message sent to her dad announcing that she was born (he was in the Army or something like that at the time). It’s faded and full of typos but it always catches my eye. If you’re looking for a cool way to include some retro correspondence into your wedding plans, check out Telegram Stop . You fill out the telegram information online and for just $4.70 it gets... 

The Cliff House Resort & Spa was one of the suggestions for my bachelorette trip. Here’s the scoop: * Who: Gals who want to enjoy New England’s great outdoors, biking, swimming and quaint villages while knowing a mani/pedi is just minutes away. * What: A classic New England Seaside retreat with pampering amenities, luxe spa treatments, eco-friendly practices and fabulous oceanfront dining. Opened in 1872, the resort features 194 guest... 

Here’s an idea for guys who are afraid to pick out an engagement ring. What if you gave your gal one of Tiffany’s key necklaces and said “Here’s the key to my heart. Let’s go ring shopping?” The guy gets to surprise the girl and the girl gets double bling. How perfect is that? The necklaces start at $100 and go up to $15K. They would also be great wedding, birthday or anniversary gifts…  Read More →

Are you having a Turkish themed wedding? Are you honeymooning in Turkey? Are you a modern gal who wants to incorporate a fun, non-humiliating, find-out-who-will-marry-next tradition into your wedding? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, I have a great idea for you, compliments of Martha Stewart Weddings . Instead of tossing a bouquet and subjecting their girlfriends to bodily harm, Turkish brides use shoes and dancing to determine... 

Every couple needs a wedding website to share details for the big day, post pictures, share registry information, track RSVPS, etc., etc. etc.  A lot of the free wedding websites have the basics but the formats usually leave a lot to be desired. Newly launched Weddingjojo is a great wedding announcement site worth checking out.  There is a nice choice of modern looking templates and  Read More →

Am I the last one to find out about this show?  If you’re itching to see some beautiful wedding cakes, you’ll want to tune into Amazing Wedding Cakes on We TV . Check out some of the cake candy:  Read More →

I love giving personalized gifts!  If you do too, check out The Studio by Danielson Designs for some great gift ideas. I really love their personalized signs and photo frames that make great anniversary, wedding or bridesmaid gifts.  They also have a series of vacation photo frames which I think would be great to showcase honeymoon or bachelorette trip photos. Want your own?  Use code GTBRIDE for the next 30 days and you’ll recieve... 

Today’s guest post is from Myra and Neil at Elegant Eating caterers on Long Island who catered my engagement party. There is no doubt everyone loves pigs in blankets at a wedding or engagement party!  Cocktail franks with dough wrapped around them are good but our favorite way to serve these yummy appetizers is as Garden Franks. How cute are these?  And they taste as great as they look. Want to make them at home?  Just take a sheet... 

Today’s guest post is by By Aurelie of Lady Likeable . If you’re planning to propose, you want it to be as memorable and impressive as possible. You also want a positive response. In many ways, your proposal sets the tone for the rest of your life together. Here are some ways to make sure your proposal stands out as an event both you and your bride-to-be will always remember. 1) The Surprise Proposal A proposal that comes out of...