After the frenzy of planning a wedding, the idea of escaping to paradise is pretty enticing. Especially when all the details are taken care of.

At Princess Cruises all you have to do is book your Hawaiian Honeymoon cruise and enjoy! You’ll visit four enchanting Hawaiian Islands while finding plenty of time to spend together doing as much, or as little as you like on a relaxing retreat on board. And instead of stressing over hotel reservations, meals and entertainment, you’ll be free to just kick back with your sweetheart and enjoy  –  because it’s all included in your cruise fare.

When you sail to Hawaii with Princess you’ll have 15 wonderful days of relaxation and exploration. On board, you’ll find everything from pools and hot tubs, to live shows, comedians and enrichment classes. Meals are also a celebration, where you can get a table for two in the elegant main or specialty dining rooms for a tantalizing gourmet meal or enjoy casual fare like pizza and a buffet when the mood strikes.  And what better way to start your honeymoon than with a fun and inviting sail away party on deck filled with tropical drinks, music and revelry?  Princess even offers a Bon Voyage Package so your friends and family join you on board before your romantic journey for an exquisite four-course lunch, a ship tour, and a photo! That way you can make a memorable honeymoon exit and party too!

Once you are out on the gorgeous blue sea, you’ll feel like you’re already on the islands as Princess gets you into the “Aloha Spirit ” with a host of fun Hawaiian-themed activities which will give you a taste for the local culture, food, dance, and folklore. You can take even take hula lessons, learn how to make a lei or play the ukulele!

Once you reach the islands, you can take part in exploration days on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. And planning your time ashore is also easy, as Princess offers a wide range of unforgettable excursions like whale watching, zip-lining, or volcano hiking. You can reserve in advance or even onboard.

Sound enticing? Go ahead and book your cruise  to paradise!

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When it comes to options in wedding attire, grooms seem to get the short end of the stick with few color options available to them beyond black, grey, and navy; that is, of course, until now and the sudden advent of the brightly colored suit. While we’ll never tire of the classic black tuxedo, we love seeing grooms up their fashion game and add pops of color and personality to their wedding garb.

For guys looking to step outside the box, but not too far, a blue suit is a great place to start. Everyone loves (and looks good in) blue and it’s just bold enough to be interesting without being too in your face.

After realizing that their combined guest list would top 300, Amy and Cameron decided that they wanted something different for their special day. The couple knew that they could have the wedding of their dreams by including immediate family only, and that they could keep their wedding under budget by harnessing the skills of their nearest and dearest.

“Considering our financial situation, we had to keep the budget really tight. We have known each other since we were in kindergarten and  had been dating for 5 years already; we wanted to keep our engagement short and start our new life together!” says Amy.

A special thanks to Tall & Small Photography for sharing their lovely photos with us!

Amy, 23 & Cameron, 23

 Nashville, IN

 Wedding Date: May 20, 2013 (the couple’s 5 year anniversary!)

Number of Guests: 26

Wedding Cost: Approximately $4,500 (including the honeymoon!)

Wedding Ceremony Location: Brown County State Park Nature Center Amphitheater overlooks the park

Wedding Reception Location: Abe Martin Lodge Allison Room in Brown County State Park

Cathryn and Brian’s sweet at-home wedding in San Antonio, Texas wasn’t just a celebration of their love and union, but also one of family and heritage. By incorporating their families, Cathryn’s Mexican roots, her love of poetry, Brian’s love of physics and their mutual appreciation for blues and jazz music into their big day, they paid homage to both their shared and separate histories as they tied the knot in San Pedro Park surrounded by their nearest and dearest.

The talented Kat Bevel was on hand to capture this simple, yet stunning small wedding.

Cathryn, 33 & Brian, 31

San Antonio, Texas

Wedding Date: March 23, 2013

Number of Guests: 25

Wedding Cost: $7,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: San Pedro Park (it’s the second oldest park in the U.S. and only second in age to the Boston Commons)

Wedding Reception Location: Bride’s mother’s house, near the park

Is there anything sweeter than swiss dots? We think not! The sheer white on white polka dots are a fresh and fun twist on the all-white wedding and we love that they’ve been showing up on bridal runways and real brides alike. We’re pretty sure you’ll adore them too!

If you like your wedding dresses ultra feminine and super sweet, swiss dots add just a hint of cuteness without being over the top, making them the perfect choice for anyone who appreciates the art of subtlety.