4 0 WEDDING GUIDE 0 J ANUARY 2018
Tips to consider when choosing
a honeymoon destination
Once couples have tied the knot, hit
the reception dance fl oor and thanked
their friends and family for joining them,
their thoughts inevitably start looking
ahead to their honeymoons.
Statistics vary in regard to how much
couples spend on their honeymoons, but
those heading overseas can expect to pay
thousands of dollars on such getaways.
Couples planning their honeymoons
want to get the most for their money
while also ensuring their fi rst trip to-
gether as newlyweds is as memorable as
possible. Th e destination couples choose
can go a long way toward making that
happen, and people can consider various
factors as they work together to choose a
locale for their honeymoons.
Activity level
Some couples might want their honey-
moons to be fi lled with activities, while
others might prefer more low-key trips
spent relaxing at seaside resorts. Couples
can discuss which types of trips they pre-
fer and be willing to compromise if their
desires diff er.
Travel
Some couples want to travel during
their honeymoons, while others may
want to stay at the same resort for the
duration of their trips. Couples who want
to travel may fi nd a backpacking trip
to Europe is a romantic way to indulge
their sense of adventure, while those who
prefer something more quiet may fi nd a
beach resort more to their liking.
Budget
Budget is a strong consideration for
many couples as they plan their honey-
moons. Because honeymoons can be
expensive, couples who don’t want to
sacrifi ce on their fi rst trip together as a
married couple can begin planning their
trips early, even looking for ways to cut
costs on their ceremonies and receptions
if their honeymoons are a bigger priority.
When planning their honeymoons,
couples also can take steps to save mon-
ey. For example, delaying a trip until a
few months aft er the wedding can help
couples get back on their fi nancial feet
and enjoy their dream getaways. Couples
visiting resorts also may want to opt for
all-inclusive packages, which can provide
great value, particularly on food and bev-
erages. — Metro
Rustic bouquets add natural flair
Couples opting to get back to basics, stream-
line their nuptials and create more intimate and
less superfi cial aff airs oft en gravitate toward rus-
tic celebrations to showcase their ideals. Rustic
weddings also may appeal to environmentalists
and men and women who want their weddings
to be as eco-friendly as possible.
Rustic weddings may include those ceremo-
nies and receptions that take place outdoors or
in abodes, such as barns, wineries, castles, or
converted silos or town factories. In fact, Bridal
Guide says that barn weddings have never been
more popular — among both urban and rural
couples alike.
Coordinating a rustic wedding may mean let-
ting go of perceived notions of how everything
from food to favors to fl owers should be. In fact,
one way to describe rustic weddings — and es-
pecially the fl oral arrangements that adorn them
— is “purposely imperfect.”
Rustic wedding bouquets may seem like they
were plucked right out of the garden or grabbed
through a stroll in a meadow. Th ey’re rarely
symmetrical or feature the customary fl owers of
more formal wedding celebrations.
When designing rustic bouquets, fl orists may
keep the stems of wildfl owers or other blooms
untethered for a relaxed feel. Long stemmed ar-
rangements are quite popular, and trends point
toward bouquets that are loosely tied with raffi a,
twine, vines and other natural materials rather
than more refi ned ribbon.
Another way rustic bouquets set themselves
apart is with the introduction of other elements
into the arrangements. Not merely blooms and
greenery, rustic pieces may feature twigs, vines,
berries, scabiosa pods, ivy, and feathery ferns.
Th e heights of elements in the bouquet are var-
ied, and the bouquets will not have an overly
uniform shape. Rustic bouquets are far from
pretentious, and brides shouldn’t feel that these
bouquets are delicate or will fall apart when
handled.
When planning a rustic wedding, couples can
work with their fl orists to create bouquets and
arrangements that fi t with their visions. — Metro
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ocated at 1220 Bay St., Suite 100, Coast Jewelers is back
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fi ne engagement, wedding and Valentine’s Day jewelry. We
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Shop around town or even in Eugene or Coos Bay and
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or bracelet in white or yellow gold or sterling silver we
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During the month of February, all of our wedding and
engagement rings for brides and grooms, or the upgrad-
ing of original wedding sets for that special anniversary,
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As Liz Breon used to say, “You are unique and one of a
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We hope that we off er a touch of class to you and our
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