Are you celebrating Halloween?

Yes it is almost Halloween weekend, and the 31st is just around the corner! I will be spending my Halloween in New Orleans this year for a friends wedding, which is on Friday. We are making it into an extended weekend as we are leaving tomorrow and coming back Monday afternoon! It will be a nice little getaway!

If I had a dog I would dress him in this!

I wasn't sure if I was going to dress up or what New Orleans would be like on this weekend, but I have heard the city definitely dresses up! I should have known...Therefore, I have decided to be the Black Swan, from the recent movie, also called Black Swan!

Here is my inspiration:



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I hope you all have a safe and fun holiday with whatever you end up doing!

I will be back next week.

-M

Let's go Jet Setting...

I feel as though this is the summer of destination weddings! I have been invited to 3 of them, and will end up going to only one. And I finally just booked the tickets, which means I am officially excited about it! Not to mention Southwest Airlines is having a 40th anniversary special, with $40 - $80 one way flights around the US! (Sale ends June 23rd)

The destination I am going to is some place I have never been, but always wanted to visit...New Orleans! (aka NOLA) It is not until the end of October, but I cannot hold my excitement!! I have been telling everyone, and showing them the beautiful venue it will be held at, Southern Oaks Plantation. I am so pumped to stay in the French Quarter, and walk around Borbon St.

It seems like destination weddings are the hot ticket right now, especially since you can combine your honeymoon and ceremony all in one, which can save some money. However, you need to make sure you closest friends and family are up for the vacation, as it does require more of a committment.

Here are some of the top spots for 2011 weddings:

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Tuscany, Italy

Cyprus

Jaipur, India

 

 

 

 

Hawaii, US (actual picture from Maui where my sister honeymooned!)

Castle Leslie, Ireland

Lizard Island, Australia

Cape Town, South Africa

via IBTraveler

Some of these sites seem a little more extravagant and costly than

what I am use to, but definitely something to lust after! 

-M