Announced today, and available at stores, Conde Nast Traveler’s 12th annual
May “Hot List” issue is the insider’s guide to the newest, hottest, sexiest
hotels, restaurants, spas, and nightclubs opened all over the world in the
past year. To develop the list, the magazine’s editors checked out hundreds
of new properties around the globe, rigorously evaluating each one on a
standard set of criteria. The result is a definitive guide to the world’s
most exciting new establishments destined to become instant classics.

The 2008 Hot List features 136 new hotels and resorts, 105 new
restaurants, 28 new nightclubs, and 76 new spas whose design, service, and
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Finding a Florist: It’s Easier Said Than Done
Any major city has hundreds of florist companies that will be putting their best foot forward during the wedding season. How do you figure out which florist will be able to deliver the beautiful floral arrangements that YOU want?

Take it from me, it’s tough to find a florist that will deliver on your big day. Here’s a few tips that I’ve picked up along the way and these will help you find a professional and trustworthy florist in your area.

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Fall is right around the corner and brides everywhere are planning for a fall wedding while trying to come up with creative ideas to give out to their guests as wedding favors. Check out these sweet ideas

Camel Apples & Apple Cider
Two great ideas combine into one! Take caramel apples and have the packaged individually for your guests. Add a touch of personalization with a ribbon that matches your colors. Read the rest of this entry »

Making a great first impression is key with your save the date invitations! People either keep em’ or toss em’ – you want them to keep them, put them on their fridge, add the date to their blackberry, and circle the date on their calendar! Read the rest of this entry »

I was talking with some of my good friends last night and one of our friends is getting married very soon, here’s some advice that I shared with her last night about creating a beautiful cake this spring!

Spicy Colors – One of the hottest trends of the spring season this year is to spice up your wedding cake with some hot colors. This year brides are choosing all kinds of colors ranging from lime green, pink, white and bolder colors such as red and orange. When colors aren’t enough to create pop – shimmery elements are being pulled in to make your cake shine. Take advantage of your cake decorator and have them create multiple layers of colors. Read the rest of this entry »

This year’s wedding season is just getting started and there are some hot trends already starting to pop up all over the place.  I have been keeping my eye out for the next hot trends in everything from wedding dress styles to honeymoon hot spots.  Take a peek at 3 of the latest trends for weddings this year.

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