Want a little Moroccan inspiration?

I'm always dreaming of a Moroccan getaway so when I spotted Bridal Buzz' post on Moroccan Sunrise Collection by Sephora, I was intrigued...

I love that the products are just as pretty as the packaging. In addition, the limited-edition collection features lots of travel-friendly cases making them perfect for a destination wedding or weekend retreat.

You'll find bronzer, eye shadow and lip gloss in sun-kissed shades and tres chic gold and white, tangerine and gold or fushia and gold cosmetic bags. I think they'd make great bridesmaid presents.

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Got your soulmate? Go get your SoleMates!

Here's a photo from my engagement party last May. We all look happy, right? You can't even tell that it had rained like crazy all day, ending just before the party started...

But, if you look closely at our feet, we were actually sinking right into the wet grass! Ewwww...


Better late than never, here's another amazing invention that would have saved our heels! SoleMates are little rubber coverings that slip right over your high heels.


In addition to making your shoe more stable (a nice feature for klutzy gals), they help you from sinking into the grass and slipping into cracks! If you're planning a garden wedding, having cocktails on cobblestones or just looking to protect your special day heels, you'll want to check them out. I think they'd be a nice amenity for destination weddings (bulk discounts apply on orders or 10 or more) or bathroom baskets.

They come in clear or black and fit most high heels. Click here to find a retailer by you or order online. At just $12 a pair, they're a great investment for your fancy shoes.

Recession friendly weddings in Paris?? Oui, Oui!!

Overseas destination weddings usually offer couples substantial savings over tying the knot at home (fewer guests, better exchange rates, lower restaurant pricing, more affordable vendors, etc.). But, did you know that a wedding in Paris, one of the most romantic cities on earth, could actually save you money?


Kim Petyt of Parisian Events, one of Paris' famed wedding planners, did a blog post entitled The Recessionista's Guide to a Wedding in Paris, and its chock full of great information. Best of all, I learned that the average cost of a 100-guest wedding in France is $14,960 dollars compared with the United States average of $27,900 (and obviously much higher in major cities)! Some food for thought if you're thinking of saying "Oui."

Kim's Parisian Party blog is also a great source to learn about Parisian wedding trends and traditions, eloping in Paris, French bridal fashions, wedding favors, invitations and much more!

Bad, Bad, Bad Bridesmaid Dresses

I found this really funny site called Tacky Weddings and I couldn't take my eyes off these super ugly bridesmaid dresses. I think these are even worse than the ones from 27 Dresses!

Enjoy the ugliness...

The ultimate personalized wedding gifts...

I found this fun site called Not Just Any Old Day and I had to share these sterling silver calendar charms (on jewelry or gifts) marked with a genuine Swarovski crystal to commemorate your special date! They've been nice enough to offer a 10% discount for Globetrotting Bride readers so just click here to order.

How cute would these be for a wedding or anniversary gift? You could also give them to your bridesmaids with their birthdays or anniversary dates. I love the key chains, money clips and biz card holders for the guys. And, they just introduced a cake server which would be perfect for a wedding!

Below (cake server, charm, bracelet, key chain, money clip and card holder) are my favorites:

Eat. Shop Guides for wedding guests and globetrotters

If you're looking for a great destination guide for your Out-of-Towner bags (or your next vacation) you'll want to hear about Eat. Shop Guides.

Currently available for Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Montreal, New Orleans, New York City, Paris, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Rhode Island, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Twin Cities, Washington D.C (and coming soon for Kansas City, Miami, New England and Vancouver) , these 100+ page glossy guidebooks are filled with fabulous recommendations for tourists and locals alike.

They start with background on neighborhoods, a list of 20 Favorite Things and pages for notes. Inside, you'll find a slew of restaurant picks ranging from street vendor, quick noshes and coffee shops to exotic lounges, ethnic favorites and gourmand pics. The shopping section is equally interesting with suggestions for everything from clothes, antiques, to stationary, baby clothes, home accessories and beauty finds. Each page is filled with photos and enough suggestions to keep you busy for a month or two.

They retail for $14.95-$16.95 but the price drops to $8-10 when you buy more than 74 books or $11-$13 for a half-case (26 books). They're offering Globetrotting Bride readers FREE GROUND SHIPPING on all orders of half-case or larger. Email kaie@eatshopguides for bulk orders.

They'd be a great keepsake for any wedding and a great take along if you're honeymooning in any of these spots.

Want to be a cover couple? Here's your chance!

Destination Weddings & Honeymoons has a fun new feature that lets you sample a peek at cover couple stardom.

The Cover Model Maker lets you upload your own photo and fill in your own headlines. You can also choose the text, colors, positioning and size. I had some fun trying it out (yes, that's us below) and I bet you will too. If you're having a destination wedding, this would be a really cute Save The Date or Thank You Card idea.