The couple who have everything can now register for an overseas honeymoon.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts (http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/index.jsp) has unveiled the Hyatt Gift Registry (http://www.hyattregistry.com/partners/home/hyatt), where couples can register online for a host of amenities, services and accommodations at Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide. Imagine spa treatments, dinners on the beach, scuba diving or an anniversary stay at a favorite hotel on a gift registry? It’s an ideal option for the couple who has everything.

Guests make a contribution towards Hyatt Gift Cards (redeemable at Hyatts in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean) or Hyatt Check Certificates™ (redeemable at Hyatts worldwide). Just like traditional registries, couples are notified as gifts arrive and they can make revisions with just a few easy clicks. Best of all, there are no expiration dates or blackout dates so any extra honeymoon credits can go towards future vacations, spa treatments, etc.

Click on the links for full details

Primadonnabride is thrilled to have been awarded the Wedding Blog Award for the Most Charming Wedding Blog. Here’s what they had to say:

”Charming is the perfect word for this site. I LOVE the attention to detail.

Prima Donna Bride is a wonderful wedding site out of South Africa. It is a great mix of real weddings, DIY projects and inspiration for all the little details in a wedding.

A few of my favorite posts are this one and this one. The posts are short and sweet with lots of photos, which makes it a perfect site for me.”

Thanks guys. I am honoured!!

Why not go over to Wedding Blog Awards. I’m sure you’ll be inspired.

Johan has performed over 80 weddings with excellent results. This service includes customising a wedding ceremony that’s right for you and meeting as often as required to ensure the ceremony comes off without a hitch.

The service includes all required paperwork, submissions to Home Affairs and the provision of an official, Home Affairs marriage certificate.

Performing wedding ceremonies for large formal & informal weddings
Solemnising private weddings
Registration of marriages

Johan will do all of the above. These are his contact details:
johan@gesinskerk.co.za
021 919 8153
084 580 5740

The rules: List 5 obsessions/addictions that you have, and tag back to the person who gave you the award. Post the rules. Tag 5 more people!

My obsessions:
1. Pink, pink and more of anything pink.
2. Coke and anything with gas. ( bad, I know)
3. Weddings, which should of course been No 1.
4. Handcrafted gifts. Even if I don’t make it myself I always try to support crafters.
5. Playing on the internet until the wee hours.

I am passing this Fabulous Blog Award to

1. An Atlanta Bride
2. Unmatrimonioformatojpg
3. Classicbride
4. Bridechic
5 A Lovely Morning

On this note I would like to wish my readers a fabulous Christmas and a bright and beautiful New Year

About Bridal Lingerie:
What to wear under your dream dress? That is a difficult question, as you can essentially go two different routes – you can aim to wear something deliciously saucy that will delight him after the wedding and give you that secretive smile… Or you can go for something that shapes and tones, making you look fabulous in your dress. A sexy ivory bra with thong and garter sets are great for going sexy. A bridal basque is also a lovely option for strapless dresses, and as the basque extends over your tummy, it will also give a little shape. If shape is your top priority, a shaper and an awesome strapless or push-up bra are the way to go.

For backless dresses, lingerie can be even more of a challenge. You might need to look at stick-on bras for that extra bit of support. Stick on bras work quite well up to a C cup, but they have been known to fall off if you start dancing widly. So if you can have extra support sewn into your dress, that might actually be the safer way to go!

Fortunately there is a third option that combines the best of both – bridal corsets give you an enviable hourglass shape and are also drop dead gorgeous. Many corsets come with garters, so you don’t need to look frumpy under your dress. Corsets also give you an upright posture. On the downside, that does restrict bending and it takes a little getting used to – it is advisable to wear in your corset before wearing it in on your wedding day.

Corsets come in two flavours – underbust and overbust. Overbust corsets will lift and shape what bust you have, which means an amazing bustline for most. Sadly, what you don’t have can’t be lifted, so overbust corsets can make small chests look smaller. Underbust corsets leave you more freedom with your dress. They come in several different lengths – from shaping just your waist and tummy, to shaping all the way down to the hips for a smooth and sleek silhouette.

What about panties? If you aren’t going with a shaper, it’s important to choose something that is seamless yet comfortable for you. A laser cut thong or hipster as done by Sloggi might not be wildly romantic, but it guarantees seamfree lines.

When it comes to hosiery, don’t stinge here. High quality hosiery is less likely to snag and tear. Also be sure to buy the right size, as you don’t want your stockings to be too tight or baggy.

Definitely try on your lingerie and your dress before your wedding – or bring your lingerie to go dress shopping. The two need to work together, with the lingerie enhancing the fit and look of your dress.

Images courtesy of Vollers Corsets

The something pink bridal collection by Jaime at Its a Jaime Thing.
Beautiful pink inspiration board by Kathrine at Snippet and ink
and a whole week of pink yumminess from Abby at Style me Pretty