little honeymoon adventures: The Point

The Point

As mentioned last week, I'm on vacation, so I will be keeping "little honeymoon adventures", short and sweet. For the next couple of weeks, I will be writing a North American Resort series. A little wish list that I thought I would share with you all.
Today, I'm taking you up state New York to The Point. This former Rockefeller estate offers the ultimate civilized wilderness experience. Imagine spending a beautiful fall weekend there....sigh....

I highly suggest taking a sneak peek here, its so dreamy........

Vintage Textile treasures.....

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some new finds from Vintage Textiles to see more go here

A Ribbon Garden

(image from gemma comas website)
Visions of a DIY project came to mind when I stumbled upon these beautiful ribbon & fabric creations....
don't you think something like this could be incorporated into a wedding somehow?

Tempting Weddings

image via tempting photography

I'm sort of digging this brides romantic style, to see more of this wedding go check out the beautiful work of Tempting Photography here

little honeymoon adventures: The Amangani Resort

The Amangani Resort

While I'm away I will be keeping "little honeymoon adventures" short and sweet but I promise to bring back some beautiful tips from a unique little island in the Mediterranean where I am currently busy collecting travel tips for you all.....
The next couple of posts will be dedicated to North American luxury resorts and today's spotlight is on the Amangani Resort in Jackon Hole, Wyoming. This location is perfect anytime of the year but I think it's especially romantic during the winter. An adventure honeymoon for the couple wishing to spend the day on slopes and nights cuddled up in front of the fire.

all images from amangani resort

To find out more on Amangani Resort go here

Morgane Le Fay wedding dresses

images from morgane le fay

Looking for an alternative wedding dress, one that might be a bit offbeat and in color?
You might want to try Morgane Le Fay (stores in NYC & LA)
If your on the hunt for a unique, modern yet romantic wedding dress with out all the glam and glitter, this is your place.
At the Soho shop location in NYC, you will enter into a beautiful tranquil airy loft like space, refreshing after a long day of stressful bridal shopping, where you will find dramatic yet quiet dresses hanging on suspended racks just longing to be swept away to the next romantic festivity.
Now a days more brides are opting for something other then the traditional white dress, go here to read more....
Note: most styles you see in color also come in ivory.

Heirloom Couture

image via Heirloom Couture

Do you have a heirloom or vintage dress that needs some love and tender care?
This London based company can make magic happen and breath new life into your vintage find.

Andiamo in Vacanza

photography by deirdre quinn

Little Winter Bride needs a vacation but don't fret, there are plenty of goodies lined up for the month of August, so be sure to check in daily for little wedding treasures.....
Enjoy the rest of your summer and I promise to be back with some incredible travel ideas!

A little forest wedding

Keeping with the enchanted forest theme from yesterdays post, I put together this rustic,offbeat, bohemian bride in blue wedding inspiration board for a fellow blogger, East Side Bride, who is getting hitched in the natural beauty of British Columbia, Canada.

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1st row: wild flower bouquet via little daily's, invitation via paperedtogether, paper lanterns unknown, forest in dayligh via brides.com
2nd row: Morgena Le Fay dress via the click, bohemian red head with flwer crown via muse magazine, ferns via gemma comas photography blog, deer coasters via paperedtogether, deer cuff links via commune salon brklyn, chocolate cake via an atlanta bride
3rd row: guest holding candles in forest via david tutera events, rings on twigs via gertrude & mable photography, candles in mason jars via east side bride.

Letterpress: Paperedtogether

{images from paperedtogether}

A little letterpress in Minneapolis that prints an assortment of custom jobs {stationery, wedding invitations, announcements, business cards, cd/album jackets, coasters, etc.} as well as a complete line of letterpress-printed greeting cards and coasters. To see more of Paperedtogether wedding invitations go here, for custom jobs go here and be sure to check out the shop here

little honeymoon adventures: Morocco

MOROCCO
By Kira Wind

I've invited my best friend Kira, a.k.a, little miss globe trotter, to guest blog on little honeymoon adventures today. A couple of posts back, she was kind enough to share insider tips on how to have an ultimate Nantucket honeymoon. To read about it go here. And today she will transport us over to exotic Morocco.


There are few places as romantic and mysterious and Morocco. It’s hot, cold, dry, spicy, sultry, sweet and mystical. If you’re looking for a honeymoon that will take you completely out of your element and drop you thousands of years in ago in a land rich with history, culture, tradition and personality, Morocco is a trip of a lifetime. There are many ways to see and experience Morocco – too much in fact. In your planning process you’re going to have to make some difficult decisions about what you desperately can’t miss and what you’ll skip. If you’re going in the summer (namely July and August), you may want to take into account the extreme heat. If any of your itinerary includes more than an evening ride into the Sahara and a sunrise ride out, consider traveling in the Spring or Winter. The sun is blistering hot and there’s nothing less romantic than heat stroke. There are many fantastic ways to see the country, but the safest, easiest and most interesting is to hire a driver/tour guide. Your driver is your key into this beautiful and unusual culture and country.

Some of the most interesting adventures in Morocco include camels, sand dunes, waterfalls and long, beautiful hikes. There are also sites for the more leisurely travelers, but there’s just so much to see and do that you’ll want to bring a great pair of sneakers and some sunscreen and do everything Morocco has to offer. As far as lodging, Morocco stands apart. In most cities and even in some villages, Riads are generally a fantastic choice. These are old palaces that have been converted for the modern traveler, maintaining all of the architectural integrity and incorporating all of the modern conveniences of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels. There’s a Riad for all tastes and budgets – so be adventurous. This isn’t where you want to be looking for a Marriott.

Karim, one of the managers of Kasbah Omar will take you on the best hike of your life. Exploring high mountain villages, natural water falls and swimming holes –you’ll forget the heat of the city and lose yourself in a beautiful mountain wilderness.

Kasbah Omar – Ourika, High Atlas Mountains

Dades Valley

Dades Valley, Gorges

Driving out to the Saraha

Setting up camp in the Merzouga Dunes

After a delicious meal cooked for you under starlight, the local Berber evening entertainment begins.

The only way in and out of the Dunes is by camel or dromedary. Your guides will lead you.

You may feel a little sandy upon returning from the desert. No better way to wash off than with a traditional Moroccan hammam. This exfoliating treatment will leave you soft and radiant. Most hotels and Riads offer this spa option.

Marrakech has plenty of best in class hotels to choose from. La Sultana offers five star luxury accommodations, dining and spa options. Other luxury resort options in Marrakech include:

Amanjena
La Mamounia
La Villa des Orangers
Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort

Dining
It’s hard to go wrong dining in Morocco. Local tajines, juices and breads are delicious options no matter which part of the country you find yourself. Orance juices are particularly good, as is the local olive oil. If you’re invited into someone home for a meal, don’t decline. This will be your most memorable evening in Morocco!

Shopping
Moroccan crafts are stunning. Whether you’re shopping for lighting fixtures, antique jewelry boxes, carpets, perfume bottles or pottery, you’ll be sure to find unique objects all over the country. The medinas (or old walled cities) are the best places to find the most authentic goods, so be sure to bring a certified tour guide and start exploring!


How to get there…
Royal Air Maroc
Daily flights from JFK to Casablanca (and domestic connections to Fes, Marrakech, etc…)
When planning your itinerary, consider skipping Casablanca altogether and connecting to one of the main cities. A connection from Casablanca to Fes is just about an hour of flying time and will cut hours off of your drive. A sample week long itinerary includes Fes, Merzouga Dunes in the Sahara, Ouarzazate, Ourika/High Atlas Mountains and Marrakech.

{Photography by Kira Wind}

Photographer Spotlight: Paloma Images

{photos by Paloma Images}
I thought I'd share these two enchanting weddings photographed by Paloma Images.

The first wedding was held at the Malibu Nature Preserve, while the other was one held at a winery in Napa. A little nature mixed with love, aren't they just gorgeous? The two creative forces behind these lovely images are photographer, Fontaine Su and James Erin de Jauregui, based in Pasadena, California. To see more of their wedding photography go here and be sure to check out their blog here. And now that you have photography figured out you might want head over to here for some modern invitations, designed by Courtney de Jauregui's.

Guess creativity runs in the family......