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Valentine Wedding Planning

One of the most romantic times of the year to hold a wedding is on Valentine’s Day. It is the day that we devote to love every year and the perfect occasion to become married. Since the holiday is such a romantic occasion, there are many different design schemes to choose from and brides will find an endless amount of décor and attire options to choose from.

Choosing a specific theme for your Valentine Day wedding can also be something fun. Just as you will find many different styles of Valentine Day wedding dresses and décor, you will also find many different themes to choose from as well. Below are some options that are fun and romantic and that will fit nicely with Valentine’s Day.

Showing Love

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to hold a wedding around the story of your love. Every couple has special moments in their relationship and planning a wedding around that story is a great idea for any couple. If you met on the ski slopes or in Paris, there are some perfect decorations and attire ideas that can best showcase this history. You can also add to the occasion by including photos of your time together as well.

Valentine Invitations

Instead of sending traditional wedding invitations or save the date cards, dress up the theme by creating Valentine card styled invitations instead. It can even be fun to include Valentine cards for your guests to fill out for you instead of a wedding book. Then, you will have something fun to remember your wedding with and guests can provide a personal note to the happy couple. You can even use Valentine’s as place cards as well.

Romance is in the Air

Another great idea is to create a wedding reception area that is filled with romance. Add soft lighting and colors that will make the room feel romantic and glamorous. Adding lots of candlelight to the room is also a great addition. If you have a space that allows a fireplace or fire pit, this can also create a romantic flow. Instead of champagne or wine for toasts, you can offer pink cosmopolitans or chocolate martinis instead. Decorating the tables with conversation hearts or red cinnamon hearts is also a nice touch.

Conclusion

Make sure that you include your wedding cake design with the theme as well. Keep in mind that you can change the filling to be something that fits with the theme as well. Red velvet and strawberry are fantastic options. Chocolate covered fruits are also a romantic item to include as well.

There are so many ways that you can create a romantic Valentine’s Day wedding. Whether you are looking to add some simple romantic touches or go all out in the love department, you can easily create a wedding with a theme that fits perfectly with the holiday.

Best for Bride

Best for Bride will help you to find all the right supplies for your Valentine Day Wedding. They offer convenient locations as well as a large supply of dresses and wedding décor. You will be able to make one stop when you choose this store for your wedding day planning.

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Tokens of Gratitude: Unveiling the Deep Significance of Wedding Favors!

The tradition of giving favors to wedding guests goes back centuries and was to thank guests for making the occasion special. We proceed with this custom today however wedding favors differ impressively, so what were the first wedding favors which were given hundreds of years prior? This article takes a gander at the history and hugeness of wedding favors.

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3 Amazing Places for Your Destination Wedding

There are a lot of things you have to do before you are fully ready for your wedding. The dress, the wedding party, the music, the cake, but the thing you need to know first is the location. Often times, these places need to be booked so far in advance that the engagement ring is barely settled on your finger before you’re making that call. Some people prefer a more traditional venue, or a local place such as a courthouse or courtyard nearby. If you’re like me, though, you don’t want to get married in the same places you see every day on your way to work. You want your wedding to be special, memorable, and perfect. Let us help you out by showing you three of the most amazing and beautiful (not to mention exotic) places for your destination wedding.

1. Kauai

If you’re looking for the perfect destination that is still in the States, Hawaii is the best place to go. It’s secluded, beautiful, and Kauai is less populated than the other islands, so you’re more likely to have a fun, intimate experience. Also, the resorts there are fantastic and have some incredible bundles for weddings.

2. Italy

Nothing says ‘romance’ in quite the same way Italy does. From old, stone streets to beautiful vineyards, you are bound to find exactly the sort of location you want for your wedding. It has the old world charm. It has countless activities and other places to visit. It can even double as your honeymoon location.

3. Bermuda

A lot of places have beaches. A lot of places have incredible venues. But not every place has beaches as beautiful nor venues as flawless as Bermuda. The resorts alone are reason for going, and you can easily find quaint little pubs in the small towns there that have delicious food and amazing company. Want to make your wedding even more romantic? Visit the pink-sand beaches. They are absolutely breath-taking.

There are so many places in the world that need to be visited, and so many of them are absolutely perfect for a wedding. Finding the perfect match for your needs won’t be too hard at all, and in no time, you’ll be on that plane heading for your destination wedding!

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The Benefits of Eating Chocolate

The month of February is often associated with Valentine’s Day, an occasion often celebrated with chocolate. Considering its historic use as an aphrodisiac, ability to improve mood, and potential heart health benefits, it is no wonder why this dark delight has long been linked to the celebration of love.

Here are some benefits of eating chocolate include:

1. Improved mode, libido, and alertness

Eating chocolate releases chemicals in the brain that can help improve mode and libido. As well, its caffeine and threobromine content gives chocolate stimulant properties similar to coffee, which may help to improve alertness. This, in combination with the carbohydrate energy it supplies, makes chocolate a great snack for long romantic evenings.

2. Antioxidants

Chocolate contains antioxidants called flavonoids, which help repair damaged cells in the body and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease. However, antioxidant content varies greatly among chocolate products, with the least processed—i.e. cocoa powder and dark chocolate—being highest in flavonoid content and potential health benefits. For the greatest benefit, choose dark or unsweetened chocolate that lists 60% or more cocoa solids on the label.

Despite some health benefits of chocolate, it also contains compounds that are detrimental to health.

Cocoa butter—a saturated fat that can raise cholesterol—is a popular chocolate additive. As well, all chocolate is high in sugar, fat, and calories, which could all lead to increased weight and associated co-morbidities. Unfortunately, milk chocolate, white chocolate, or chocolates with any sort if additives (nuts, nougat, caramel, etc.) are low in flavonoid content and thereby lower in health benefit.

When weighing out the pros and cons, it is still best to enjoy chocolate in small quantities, particularly since research is insufficient to recommend chocolate for its health benefits benefits. If you do choose to indulge,

choose dark chocolate containing >60% of cocoa solids
use cocoa powder in beverages and baking to reduce the fat and calories content

The health benefit of flavonoids can also be reaped from consuming citrus fruits, apples, berries, nuts, grapes, green tea and onions. In addition, these foods provide other nutrients beneficial to overall health and can easily be incorporated into the daily diet without the drawbacks of chocolate.

If you have any questions about healthy eating, weight loss, chocolate or any other foods, Registered Dietitian Anna Gofeld will be more than happy to answer them for you.