Ok Brides, lets be honest with one another.  Does the thought of whether or not your bridesmaids can re-wear their dresses for your wedding truly go through you head?  Do you think about the colors of your chapel or reception first or is the tone that looks best with your maid of honor a strong consideration?  We have all seen 27 Dresses and laughed and the ridiculous designs that some weddings can produce. While at the time the themed dress or outrageous color seemed to fit into the day, how did it fit 1 year later?

What makes a bridesmaids dress re-wearable?

Color?

Style?

Length?

Now we are seeing many more trends with bridesmaids dresses, and I do believe brides are putting more of a focus on their friends than before.

Many brides are working with all black bridesmaids dresses, and letting each bridesmaid choose which style they want.  This is works well so everyone feels confident on the day of walking down the aisle.  During the winter months brides are using floor length dresses which are easily altered to cocktail or above the knee dresses worn to parties.

What are other considerations you put into your choice of bridesmaids dresses?

Jake choose Vienna in last nights finale… I have no comments on where I think that relationship will go.

But next week we will be lucky to experience Jason and Molly’s wedding from a previous season wed.  We watched them as they fell in love and went through their ups and downs on reality TV, so it seems only right for us to tune in next Monday, March 8th.

My personal favorite is to see the details of the day, the color combinations, flowers and attire of the bridal party.  I am not proud that I still shamelessly watch Bachelor, but I am secretly looking forward to next Monday.

Do you think Jake and Vienna will be the next to get married on TV?

In keeping up with technology in 2010, follow Jeff & Erin’s lead with a YouTube trailer to send your guests:

How would your story be told on the big screen?

Step One : Rent a convertible, simply to have fun with the drive.  Since there are a lot of twists and turns and so much beautiful scenery to see, it’s only fair for the driver to have a convertible to enhance the experience.

Step Two: Drive safely. There are a lot of one way bridges and curves on the drive, you never know when to expect another driver around the next turn.

Step Three: Make sure you stop and enjoy the scenery.  There are designated places to pull over and I highly suggest you take advantage of each one!  Hidden waterfalls, deep valleys and coastal views await you!

Step Four: Plan ahead.  It is a long drive and while you will love every bit of scenery, there are only a few restrooms and restaurants.  Bring food because when you finally get to Hana you have about three choices of places to eat, none are too enticing.  Bring a packed lunch with you and pull over at one of the stops and eat while taking in the beauty.  Also, it is around a 6 hour round trip drive three hours each way. So don’t expect to be back before lunch.

Most recently I moved from Indianapolis where the entire city circles around and supports the Colts.  On game days you can’t go anywhere without seeing the blue worn proudly by its fans!  Today we are hosting a 2010 Superbowl Party which includes Blue Rice Krispie treats, blue jello jigglers and cookies in the shape of footballs are among a few of the blue accessories we have pulled together for this festive night.

If you grow tired of lounging on the beach on Oahu, grab your tennis shoes and head for a simple yet beautiful hike up Diamond Head Crater, a worldwide recognized symbol for the Hawaiian Islands. Everyone I know that has made the hike says making it to the top is 100% worth the climb!  The best views of the ocean and across the island are to be had at the top.

Diamond Head has always been a defining feature of the view known to Waikiki. The volcanic cone is a United States State Monument in that part of it serves as a platform for antennas used by the U.S. government and is closed to the public.   The crater’s proximity to Honolulu’s resort hotels and beaches makes the rest of it a popular destination for tourists.

A .75 mile hike leads to the edge of the crater’s rim. Signs at the beginning of the trail say that the hike takes 1.5-2 hours round-trip, and recommends that hikers bring water and flashlights. Although not difficult, most of the walk up is on unpaved trails winding over uneven rock in addition to two steep uphill climbs on stairs, each set is 75 – 99 steps up!  This is a great change from Waikiki beaches and crowds.  You get a chance to see untouched beauty on Oahu and truly appreciate the land you are spending your honeymoon on.

If you are traveling to Hawaii during the winter months, the North Shore of Oahu is the place you are going to want to make sure you spend a day.  The spot of Ehukai Beach, commonly known as the Banzai Pipeline, is the most notable surfing spot on the North Shore.  The waves can reach up to 20 feet during winter.

You will find what is called the ‘Seven Mile Miracle’ stretch of beach that begins in Haleiwa, a famous surf town, and ends in Turtle Bay.  If you are lucky you will come on a day when The North Shore is host to one of the numerous surfing competitions that take on these massive waves.  Grab a plate lunch from one of the many roadside stops and sit out on the beach and watch the brave souls ride these treacherous pipelines.  My only requirement is that you drive to Matsumoto’s and order Shave Ice (NOT shaved ice)!  I can’t put my finger on it, but this is the best shave ice you will experience on the island – and it is located here on the North Shore in Haleiwa!

If you are a beginner and are interested in trying the waves yourself there are areas on the beach where they can give surf lessons.  You might not be hitting up the 20 foot waves quite yet, but soon enough you will get the swing of it!  Be careful not to get in over your head, most of the main beaches do have lifeguards and if they think you aren’t prepared to handle the level of waves they will get on the loud speaker and call you in.  This is for your own safety and the safety of the surfers around you – those waves can have a mind of their own sometimes.

Source: Wedding Photography Hawaii

Source: Film Photo, Jamel Gregorio