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Sponsored: Saying, “I Do” In Style – 10 Luxury Proposal Ideas to Blow Your Loved One’s Mind

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The planning behind proposals has rocketed in the past few years. Many are looking past cookie-cutter proposals and pulling out all the stops to blow away their future fiancé. If you’re looking to really impress your future spouse, here are ten luxury proposal ideas that are sure to wow everyone who sees it.

Bahamian Dream

Sandals all inclusive romantic resort vacation proposal Well known for its hospitable resort culture, the Bahamas offer an incredible backdrop for relaxation and romance. You can book a vacation to one of the many resort options and throw in some additional treatments for couples, like a couples massage. On the special day, ask about having a private meal for two at sunset or schedule a photography session on the beach so your proposal can live forever.

City of Love

Well known for its hospitable resort culture, the Bahamas offer an incredible backdrop for relaxation
There’s probably no better place to propose than the City of Love, Paris. The Eiffel Tower is the quintessential location for proposing in France, but the city has many other sites that are just as romantic. Montparnasse Tower is the second tallest building in Paris and offers a 360 view of the city, including the Eiffel Tower, from its observation deck. Another option is in front of the glass pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre. To celebrate, find a café to enjoy a glass of champagne or fine French wine.

Under the Northern Lights

Aurora Borealis Northern Lights Proposal Engagement

There are fewer natural occurrences more romantic than the Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights. There’s an entire niche within the travel industry that caters to those who want to capture the magnificent light show. You can book a night’s stay in a glass-topped igloo to watch the greens, blues, and purples dance through the sky while snuggling your future spouse before popping the question.

Cheer on the Team

Sports Event Proposal Engagement
Many couples will cheer on the same sports team together. It might not be a team you rooted for, but the joined passion of watching “your team” win a game is guaranteed to keep spirits high. The majority of sports venues have entertainment that feeds off of audience engagement, like the Kiss Cam. Call your favorite sports team to talk about setting up an epic proposal that will be shown on the big screen. You’ll instantly have thousands of fans rooting for your future marriage.

Love Cruise

Cruise Ship Proposal
Who doesn’t love an enjoyable cruise? With so many options to take couples around the world, you’ll have your choice of adventures and endless possibilities to pick the perfect proposal location. Let your cruise staff or booking agent know of your plans, and you’ll likely come back to your room with some extra goodies to extend your celebration of love for the day.

On Top of a Ferris Wheel

You can match the high of proposing to your special someone by being high above everything else when dropping to one knee. The world is full of famous Ferris wheels, which are typical for couples to enjoy together. The London Eye and the Singapore Flyer have larger compartments so you can set up a fancy celebration inside the capsule or invite friends to witness your love.

Love on Top of the World

If your love reaches as high as the clouds, you should plan your proposal atop a skyscraper. You will have a choice to do it from an observation deck or choose a building with a rooftop restaurant to enjoy a full meal with the best view of the city and your partner. Order an indulgent dessert to share after you dedicate to share everything moving forward together.

Royally Yours

The United Kingdom is home to pretty extravagant castles that have seen marriages from history’s greatest kings and queens. Edinburgh Castle, Tower of London, and Windsor Castle are some of the more famous castles but don’t feel restricted to do it inside the actual castle. Many grounds include beautifully curated gardens that will make anyone feel like royalty as they stroll through.

Nothing to Wine About

vineyard picnic proposal wedding engagement
Napa Valley and the surrounding areas are perfect for a proposal between two people who appreciate good wine. With several wineries close together, book a limo to make a day out of wine tasting and vineyard tours. Work with the staff at your favorite venue to create the picture-perfect proposal on their property. Cheers to your new engagement by splurging on a special bottle of wine.

Movie Theatre Proposal

Movie Theater wedding proposal engagement
It’s one thing to see a blockbuster with your closest friends but imagine everyone is there to watch you get engaged, and the movie is a bonus! Many movie theatres allow you to rent an entire theatre then fill it with whomever you please. Consult with the manager to see if you can play a video or slideshow of your relationship so your sweetheart can relive all the memories you’ve shared together.

Conclusion

Surprise Proposal Wedding Engagement Ideas
Keep in mind, a luxury proposal will be something that your future partner remembers for the rest of their life. And, it will be a great story to tell. But, the proposal is just the beginning. If you are looking for a fairy tale life together, don’t forget to keep writing the book. Make sure that your marriage is just a great as the proposal. Then you are sure to have that happily ever after you both want!

This post is sponsored by Sandals Resorts.

Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas Martini

Have a very Merry Christmas and holiday season with your family and friends!

xoxo,

Terrica

The Cocktails + Details Holiday Gift Giving Guide

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The holidays are fast approaching– which means delicious martinis, delectable foods, festive parties and gift giving! If you still need help selecting the perfect present for that special someone in your life, we are here to the rescue!

For Him…

luxury skin care for men

One gift that I personally gave to Captain America (for new readers, that’s my amazing husband) was the Organic Male OM4 Collection. In just 4 simple steps, your guy will be pampered and on his way to perfect skin. Filled with rejuvenating vitamin and antioxidant rich extracts that actively defer the onset of premature aging is his best offense to maintaining his ultra good looks. OM4 comes in 5 sets for specific skin types: Sensitive, Oily, Normal, Dry and Anti-Aging. Each set retails for $170, but the products are sold separately at www.om4men.com. My man adores it! Yours will, too!

buddy lee jump rope fitness holiday christmas gift

For the fitness enthusiast in your life, the Buddy Lee Jump Rope will be happy addition in the gym bag. Unlike traditional jump ropes that can be too short or too stiff, these special calorie burners come with a swivel bearing for easy movement and are speed length adjustable. Get yours for $45 at www.buddyleejumpropes.com.

Brew Shop Beer Making Kit

Have a beer enthusiast in your life? Check out Brooklyn Brew Shop‘s many beer making kits with favorites like Rye and Smoked Wheat to gourmet favorites like Jalapeno Saison, Chocolate Maple Porter and Chestnut Ale, there is absolutely something for every one. Can’t choose? Gift cards are also available. Kits start at $40.

For Her…

Sephora Give Me Some Lip Gift Sampler

No one pampers your pucker like Sephora‘s Give Me Some Lip Sampler featuring some of the best brands such as Tarte, Laura Mercier, Sugar, and more. From stains to glosses, tints to treatments, it’s the perfect for the beauty queen in your life for only $25.

Herve Leger Lilac Infused Body Con Cocktail Dress What about the fashionista on your Christmas list? With bodycons still being huge in the fashion world (curvy girls of the world are genuine ecstatic about this!), you can find your perfect dress for that special occasion, like this Hervé Leger cocktail dress from Rent the Runway. Here, you can rent some of the hottest designers dresses and gowns for a fraction of the price. Have a shoe freak in your midst? Online boutiques like Kimora Lee Simmons’ JustFab and Kim Kardashian’s ShoeDazzle allow you to pick out your favorite pair of shoes, jewelry or handbags based on your personal style handpicked by today’s hottest stylists.

Horchow Python Travel Accessories Have a beautiful Jetsetter in your life? These gorgeous Python Travel Accessories from Horchow will be right up her alley. Consisting of designer luggage tags and passport covers, they are the perfect way to personalize her travel experience. They would also make a welcome addition to the Crown D Elite Luggage Collection that make traveling a breeze.

Have you scored the perfect gift for someone in your life? Share the joy! Tell us all about it!

Hot enough? The New Brangelina? You Decide!

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Terrica and her husband up for Munaluchi Bridal Magazine’s Hot Couple Contest with this shot from their Mr. and Mrs. Smith Inspired Shoot with Brooke Roberts. Here are a few iconic shots from the session:

If their photo wins, they win a trip to Nevis and Brooke receives a full feature in the magazine! Think the pic is swoon worthy? Please take a second to vote— you can vote every day until May 20th!

How to Vote:

1. Click this link
2. Like the Munaluchi Bridal Page
3. Click VOTE for the “New Mr. and Mrs. Smith” entry
4.) SMILE and have a martini 🙂

Good luck, Terrica and Brooke– and thanks for your support!

Real Wedding Advice: “Stop Being Cheap”

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…I said to myself.

Here’s a little background: I have ceramic tile floors throughout my entire house. With three kids, a dog and a cat, the floor cleaning is an every day job. Cue my ecstatic elation over purchasing a Mint Floor Cleaner. This is similar to the Roomba, only instead of vacuuming floors, it sweeps and mops on its own. It has replaced the broom and Swiffer for me (unless I want to double team the house and have the Mint do one room and I do another at the same time). What makes the Mint awesome is that in addition to using the microfiber cloths that come with the cleaner, you can also use the Swiffer disposable dry and wet cloth refills…

…which brings us to our real wedding advice lesson for the day.

I bought a generic, cheaper brand of disposable refills for my Mint. BIG mistake. These things did a better job of moving and repelling the dust rather than capturing it in the cloth to clean the floor. I remembered that I had a box of the actual Swiffer brand of cloths and went to replace the travesty I was using previously. The difference was startling and immediately noticeable in the texture, quality, and performance.

So what does this have to do with your wedding?

Do not make your final decision solely on price. You cannot assume because two people are in the same service category that you are comparing apples to apples. You really need to look at why Wedding Coordinator A’s fees are $1800 and Wedding Coordinator B’s are $400. The same thing goes for photographers, caterers, DJs and other wedding vendors. While you may think a DJ is a DJ or a caterer is a caterer, the differences and qualities of their services could shock you. Make the best decision on service first, then price. There’s no need in going for something cheaper, if you have to go behind a professional and do the job all over again or fill-in gaps. You not only pay with your wallet, but also your time, which is far more precious. For example, I’ve seen some brides who will go with a rental company because they offer less expensive rentals, but opt not to get the setup. What is the purpose of getting a deal on the rentals if you are stuck setting everything up yourself on your wedding day and breaking everything down afterwards?

Just remember the great words of Sasha Souza:

“While you can find something cheaper, it won’t be the wedding you want, it will only be the price you like.”

It’s your wedding. Plan responsibly, my friends.

We Likey: CBTL Espresso Machine

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There are a few things I need in life to start my day off right:

Smiles and hugs from kids.

A thankful prayer to the Lord for seeing another day.

A kiss from the love of my life.

And coffee.

Please note, all of these are non-negotiables!

After running the kids to school, I could typically cajole myself in to believing how much I deserved that caramel macchiato or a vanilla latte to start my day with busy details, interviews, meetings, sketches and more. I’d get that 2:30 feeling that they rave about on the 5 Hour Energy commercials and say, “Go on to Starbucks”. I’m the mayor of my Starbucks on Foursquare. It’s that serious.

I was then introduced to the CBTL machine, The Coffee Bean + Tea Life machine and my life has been glorious ever since. Less cost intensive than other one-cup machines with a compact and sleek design, the gorgeous Americano rests sweetly on my counter waiting for me to pop in an one of the delicious flavor espresso or tea cups into its holder and LIFE BEGINS!

This is the perfect item to add to your registry or even give as a gift to your honey. Simple to use, compact, and a myriad of flavors to suit your tastes of the day. They find highest quality coffee and tea from around the world, use a freshness seal on their single serve capsules to lock in exquisite taste and aroma. What I also love are the powder and sauce sachets which give me that coffeehouse decadence in the comfort of my own home. My kids even love it because it makes hot chocolate! This is a definite must have in your home.

Help Us Win Our Christmas Party!

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We would love to have our next company Christmas party at Latitude 31, but we need YOUR help! We’re in a contest to win a Christmas party from the scenic waterfront restaurant and are asking all of our friends, families, fans, readers, pets and ten people that look like them to vote!

Our Entry:

Each and every year, many of us in the event industry make dreams come true with weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries and more. From running around with food, arranging linens on the table, making sure the roses have opened up in the centerpieces, we all play very vital roles in a singular event. This year— I would love to have a Christmas party dedicated to the party people who make the parties happen; give them an opportunity to relax, be grateful for the successful year we’ve had, hopeful for the one that’s to come and for once be a guest at their own party. Well, that, and because I’m really dying to belt out “Santa, Baby”.

So, please– if you have ever loved your wedding planner, wedding photographer, florist, DJ, Band, Cinematographer, Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Caterer or any wedding professional you enlisted to help you on your wedding day, you know exactly how hard they work and everything they do to pull off a great event for two special people bringing together two special families. Here is an opportunity to give a party to those who make it happen!

Thanks for your vote!

P.S.– you can vote once a day until Friday!

Martinis with Terrica: David Tutera of My Fair Wedding

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terrica skaggs of cocktails details with party planner david tutera

Prior to the VIP Cocktail Party for the Tybee Wedding Chapel, I was able to take a moment to sit down with party planner extraordinaire, David Tutera of My Fair Wedding who was there to cut the ribbon (and the cake) for the grand opening. It was really wonderful to sit and pick his brain, hear his thoughts on this area and as well as how he uses his talents to translate his client’s passions and personalities in their events. David is extremely warm and talented– and so gracious with his thoughts and time.

: What is your name?

: Terrica.

: Spell it.
: T-E-R-R-I-C-A

: T-E-R-R-I-C-A. I like that!
: Thank you! Me too. It’s French for “fabulous”.

*Laughter*
: I’m just kidding. I’m really excited to have a chance to talk with you!

: Well, thank you! It’s been fun.
: Tell me, David. What do you find most romantic about a Southern Wedding?

: Oh my gosh! How they embrace families and food. It is so serious, it’s not even funny.
: It’s not a game, is it?

: Not at all! I used to do a lot of work in Atlanta years ago, and I’ll never forget the first time I did a wedding down in Atlanta to meet the family. And I met them, the hospitality– the Southern hospitality, was so odd to me, that when I went back to New York and I’m like, “The people down here are so strange”. And then when I went back for another meeting, I was thinking “I like this!” Because it’s real.
: Well, see you had a totally different experience. I’m a Northern transplant, too. So it totally caught me off guard. My husband would be out mowing the lawn and people would ride by and honk the horn or wave. I remember thinking, “Oohhhhh no no no no no. Who is THAT waving at you?!” But the Southern hospitality is awesome.

*Laughter*

It is. It’s very endearing. And the weddings– there are no walls, and there are no pretenses. I think, and I don’t live here, but what I’ve experienced with the weddings I do in the South, you get what you see.
: Absolutely. Absolutely. So with the return of glamour in weddings and events, how do you think that can be incorporated with a Southern wedding? You know, meshing the homespun with a little bit of the glam. Can it be done?

: I’ll give you a perfect example: here we are sitting in the Tybee Wedding Chapel. Someone just asked me earlier, “Can you embrace uniqueness to this space?” And I say, yes! You know what, just because you are in this space, you don’t have to have a Southern style wedding. Can you imagine a wedding with two long tables in here– done up in high glam?
: Oh, gosh that would be awesome. Estate tables…that would be fabulous!

: Yeah! But you wouldn’t expect that in here. And then if you came to that and left here, you’d think, “Oh my God”…
: “What just happened!?”

*Laughter*

: That, to me, is what makes great celebrations.
: Well, I know you are all about “Dreaming Bigger”…

: Thank you…
: and brides going for the absolute best, and I really appreciate that. So if a bride had to splurge on one thing– what should it be?

: Well. It’s going to be one of three things…

*Laughter*

: It’s gonna be either food, music or decor.
: Oh my gosh, yes!

: And since none of those things can happen all at once, so if we had to splurge on one of them…Just because I am a designer I would say decor. I’d have to say that–because that’s my roots. It would have to make sense to who you are and what the bride wishes for the most. You can always make the energy happen with music, and not spend a lot of money. That’s not necessarily true with decor.
: That’s true. Really create the experience. Now, I have to ask this– are you finding that you are drawing a lot from what you learned from your grandfather into what you do?

: I come from [pause]… You’re the first person to ask me these questions. I come from a very close family. My grandfather had no money. My parents had no money. I learned everything I could with the simplest of things. I’m grateful for that because it gave me such a strong ability to put up with people that have a lot of money. I don’t find myself of that class to fit in, I found myself comfortable enough to step into it to execute a wedding and then go back into the life that I am comfortable in. And it really make me appreciate the simple things.

: That is awesome. I think any client would really appreciate that… That you bring something different to the table.

: I’m not sure that clients knew that as much. It came more focused in my world when I began hosting “My Fair Wedding”. Because the brides on My Fair Wedding are really just like people I grew up with. And I thought, “Oh, full circle”. 25 years later, but…

: *Laughter* It happens! It happens! Ok. Another real talk moment. What wedding trend would you absolutely see die? I mean like right now..I’ll get the crime scene tape out of my truck…

*Laughter*

: The.freaking.garter.belt! As far as I am concerned, it is dead.

: I don’t even see the point anymore.

: It’s not the time or place to do that in front of a bunch of people. So that’s what I’m hoping disappears.

: I know from the Grammys to the parties that you do for social clients…how do you bring out an event’s personality? How do you make it different?

: Listen. You listen. People can’t actually explain what they want. And you ask questions that are non-related to the ceremony or to the event. Like I would ask you– you told me you were from Baltimore, you told me a couple of things. From the sense of what I see– I would do something high glam and you probably like a little sparkle. I have a really great knack of getting to know someone fast and getting into their heads.

: Are you finding it’s more of what people “don’t” say, too– and you learn from that too?

: Or it’s what they say that they think that they’re understanding that they’re not. I like to ask a lot of important fact finding– just like you are with me. I do the same in return.

: Well, thank you so much for spending time with me, David!

: You are very, very, very, very welcome! Thanks, sweetie!

David was so gracious and warm! Everything that you see on TV– he truly is in real life! Be sure to check out his show, My Fair Wedding, on the We Channel each week and also get his MUST HAVE book for wedding planning, The Big White Book of Weddings: A How-to Guide for the Savvy, Stylish Bride
available in Hardcover and for the Kindle!

Party with Me: The Tybee Wedding Chapel Grand Opening

St Simons & Jekyll Island Weddings, Terrica Talk

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Last week, I had the great opportunity to visit Tybee Island, Georgia and participate in the Tybee Wedding Chapel Grand Opening. It was a wonderful experience to visit this seaside town, especially to see the opening of this gorgeous little chapel! Originally built by prized artisans to reflect the look of a turn-of-the-century Baptist chapel for the Miley Cyrus movie, “The Last Song”, it was slated for demolition after filming wrapped. At the last minute, the new owner Stayce Jarrell, saved the Chapel and lovingly repurposed it as a unique, beautiful wedding venue. The renewed Chapel has elevated Tybee Island to a premiere wedding destination where brides and grooms from across the country come to take their vows.

Tybee Wedding Chapel for weddings and events

The Tybee Chapel is absolutely STUNNING! Stayce has taken every care into all the details, creating a unique space filled with romance, history and timeless beauty. As part of the Grand Opening, she invited us to join her and Party Planner David Tutera as they “Cut the Ribbon and Cut the Cake” to celebrate the opening of the Chapel. What made the event extraordinary is that it was something that could appeal to all of the senses– David conceptualized different vignette motifs, which the members of the special event trade translated into flowers, food, and decor. It was completely amazing to see how their creativity interpreted his vision.

Paris Market

Antique Garden

Tuscan Bounty

Posh Picnic

Other vignettes:

But it wasn’t all work and no play– there was great food, music and laughter as at any event industry event! It was great to meet with so many talented vendors, some of my twitter followers and great innovators in the industry. I had a chance to hug and chat with Matt and Ginny— the AWESOME couple who raised the bar with Matt’s wedding proposal which was a movie trailer. They are SO much fun and I cannot wait for their wedding!

Youtube wedding proposal sensation matt and ginni

The food was absolutely DIVINE! Everyone knows my adoration of cakes and cocktails, so I made it a point to try the “Chapeltini”, which was a melange of Peach Schnapps, rum, strawberries, and peach nectar. It took everything in me not to just scoot out with the punch bowl! Not to mention, Gigi’s Cupcakes were there with adorable mini smoothie shaped cupcakes and other confections! I loved this peacock cake as well as some of the passed hors d’oeuvres like bacon wrapped dates, seared ahi tuna, duck confi and SO much more. I was in foodie heaven!

peacock wedding cake, chapeltini signature drink, cupcakes

I also had a chance to meet Carlie of TravelPod an her mom, Chris who were my housemates (Top left). They were absolutely hysterical! I loved hearing all about Carlie’s travels, so be sure to check out her blog! The Tybee Chapel owner Stayce Jarrell (Top right) is an absolute visionary with everything she has done to transform the chapel and create a blank canvas of a space that can welcome any event and be a beautiful backdrop. Additionally, she is beautiful, dresses divinely and is a gracious host! I look forward to working with her in the future. It was so very nice also to chat with Diann Valentine, the celebrity event planner and host of the new wedding show “I Do Over” (Bottom left) as well as FINALLY meet the man simply known as “Big George” on Tybee Island of North Beach Grill (Bottom right). Not only is George a ridiculously terrific cook, but he is an artistic genius! I loved his low country vignette above that was laced with antique mason jars, hydrangeas and candles!

celebrity event planner behind the scenes party

And I must give a shout out to my date, Nicole who helped me capture some awesome images to bring back and was the perfect company! We had so much fun and I cannot wait to do it again!

wedding planner terrica skaggs cocktails and details

The next day after the VIP cocktail party, we arrived back to the gorgeous chapel for the ribbon cutting with David Tutera:

Tybee wedding chapel opening with David Tutera

Diann Valentine with Terrica Skaggs Wedding Planner

Tybee Wedding Chapel Grand Opening with David Tutera and Stayce Jarrell

The Tybee Wedding Chapel is a beautiful venue– if you are ever in the area, be sure to check it out. It would be the perfect backdrop to your destination wedding in Coastal Georgia while keeping the beach town feel and ambience. You’ll fall in love with the flooring, architecture and spacious grounds!

Taking Over Wedding Wednesdays at Jekyll Island!

Company News, St Simons & Jekyll Island Weddings, Terrica Talk

Oh, yes. It’s happening.

As we’ve mentioned– we are the coordinator of fabulous for the Jekyll Dream Wedding, and now we are taking over Jekyll Island’s Facebook Page on Wedding Wednesdays! Each week, we’ll share behind the scenes interviews and showcases of the Dream Makers of the Say “I Do” Like a Millionaire Giveaway, gorgeous looks into the island and so much more! Additionally, you’ll have a chance to have ‘Tinis with Terrica! That’s right– I’ll be doing live Q+A each week with brides, grooms, mothers and more, each week!

So happy and blessed to have this opportunity and also to share our gorgeous home with everyone! Journey on over to Facebook and “Like” Jekyll Island to join the fun!

P.S.– want the real behind the scenes looks, check out our photo album 🙂 Shout out to iMint Media for this awesome video!

Sponsored: Saying, “I Do” In Style – 10 Luxury Proposal Ideas to Blow Your Loved One’s Mind

Merry Christmas!

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We Likey: CBTL Espresso Machine

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Martinis with Terrica: David Tutera of My Fair Wedding

Party with Me: The Tybee Wedding Chapel Grand Opening

Paris Market

Antique Garden

Tuscan Bounty

Posh Picnic

Taking Over Wedding Wednesdays at Jekyll Island!

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