For many people Safari is a once in a lifetime experience that couples can only ever enjoy on a really special occasion such as a honeymoon. South Africa is a fantastic place to go for Big 5 safari with many of the game parks offering Malaria free safaris just a few hours drive from the cities. We spent 4 nights at two different safari game reserves, both of which offered us unforgettable experiences.

We chose to fly in to Port Elizabeth, a costal city situated on Nelson Mandela bay which is within easy reach of some of the best game reserves in the country and acts as the transport hub for the Eastern Cape of South Africa. For this reason, it is an excellent place to start or end a safari trip if you are also planning to spend time along South Africa’s famous Garden Route and in Cape Town.

Arriving in Port Elizabeth, tired and sore from the long flight, what better way to start off your honeymoon than with a little bit of luxury. Probably the largest and most impressive looking hotel along the sea front in Port Elizabeth is the Raddison Blu. A cool, modern, glass fronted building with 18 stories of unobstructed sea view rooms, it was an easy decision to make this our first port of call.  The rooms very much reflect the exterior of the building as they are modern, stylish and luxurious. A huge comfortable bed with a killer ocean view awaits in the bedroom and rooms also have a separate lounge area partitioned off from the bedroom and both bedroom and lounge have large flat screen TVs.  A large free-standing bath, double sinks and a shower/wet room are all featured in the spacious open plan bathroom.
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Cape Town is one of the most spectacular cities in the world, from breath taking beaches and scenery to phenomenal vineyards, night life and some of the best food & wine in Southern Africa, there is something for everyone to enjoy and I would highly recommend it for a honeymoon.

We arrived in Cape Town with high expectations and were not disappointed for a single second. We stayed in some of the best hotels in and around the city and had the most amazing time.

Our first point of call was The Table Bay hotel, situated right on the V&A waterfront. When we first entered the hotel lobby, it felt like stepping into a palace! It is the most breathtakingly grand lobby with gleaming marble floors, soaring ceilings and towering windows through which the Cape Town sun streams in, lighting up the many impressive artworks that are dotted around the room. From the moment you arrive you know that you are going to have your every need taken care of as a bevy of helpful staff relieve you of your luggage and set about making you as comfortable as possible. Everything here has a real feel of refined old world class.
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The amazing Bridal Designer Sale is back and will be held at The Lancaster Hotel on Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of June 2011.

You can save up to 70% off exquisite designer wedding dresses, with new stock arriving each day! Over 1000 stunning dresses available from leading designers including Designers include Amanda Wakeley, Amy Michelson, Anna Christina, Annabel B, Atelier Aimée, Caroline Castigliano, Christiana Couture, Galit Levi, Lyn Ashworth, Max Chaoul, Oleg Cassini Icon, Sharon Hoey, Toi Creazioni, and many, many more…

The tickets to this event are FREE, however, brides must log on to www.bridaldesignersale.com to register your details and select a time slot.

Event: The Designer Wedding Dress Sale

Location: The Lancaster Hotel, London

Dates: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June 2011

Time: 10am – 5pm Saturday, 11am – 3pm Sunday

On Saturday 28th May Perditas Wedding Shoes is having a showroom sale in Stoke on Trent with many items up to half price.

Shoes from Touch Ups, Benjamin Walk, Liz Rene Couture, Lexus, Shades, Origa and end of line styles from Rainbow Club.

It is strictly first come first service and appointment only. Book your place now by emailing karen@perditasweddingshoes.co.uk

Click here to see available time slots

Sky Living’s hit show ‘Four Weddings’ is back and they are looking for more brides-to-be to attend and score each other’s weddings. Each wedding is scored on the venue, the food, the overall experience and of course, the dress. The couple that scores the highest will win the luxury honeymoon of their dreams!

The production team would love to speak to brides who are planning their dream wedding. If you are lucky enough to be chosen and you win your episode, then you’ll be whisked away on the ultimate honeymoon.

If you are interested in finding out more, and are planning an elaborate or unusual wedding, then contact:

4weddings@itv.com or call 020 715 73803.

Leave details of your wedding including the date, type of wedding and location. Also, don’t forget to leave your name and telephone number.

Chicheley Hall are thrilled to invite you to join them on Thursday 30th June for an exclusive tour, they will be showcasing the magnificent facilities available for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the venue opening for wedding events a traditional English afternoon tea will be served on the beautiful garden lawns.

Located just outside Milton Keynes, the Grade I listed Georgian stately home is set in 80 acres of landscaped gardens and features its own lake. Chicheley Hall offers the perfect backdrop for luxury weddings with a range of event space and dining rooms with stunning views over the grounds. The estate offers space suitable for a marquee structure or guests can be entertained in the formal garden, complete with its walkways and inset seating area. Renown caterers Harbour & Jones create gourmet modern British inspired dishes, providing up to 60 guests with the ultimate fine dining experience in the ambience of the magnificent Grand Hall. Chicheley Hall is available for wedding receptions on an exclusive basis and is licensed to hold a select number of ceremonies each year for up to 60 guests.

Places at this event are strictly limited so please RSVP to Rachael.adams@perception-uk.com to secure your space.

Half-Pint Chic is thrilled to make available the stunning collection of bridesmaid dresses from Royal wedding dress designer Nicki MacFarlane. The collection includes bridesmaid dresses made from the finest silks, organzas, taffetas and will be offered to Half-Pint Chic members with up to 70% off the recommended retail price, for one week only.

Nicki was recently commissioned to design the bridesmaid dresses for the wedding of Catherine Middleton to Prince William. Catherine’s four bridesmaids, Lady Louise Windsor, Margarita Armstrong Jones, Grace Van Cutsem and Eliza Lopes wore a ballerina length, box pleated dresses made of ivory silk satin gazar, layered over organza, wild silk and generous petticoats, edged with an English lace trim. A silk gold sash, tied in a bow at the back, completed the look.

Register for the sale online and for free at www.halfpintchic.com

LovebySusie has launched its first e-commerce website at www.lovebysusie.co.uk.  This exquisite range of luxury bridal lingerie, accessories and loungewear will now be available worldwide direct from the designer, previously only available through selected lingerie retailers, bridal shops and e-boutiques.  For the first time, LovebySusie customers can see the collection in its entirety and will be able to order bespoke items and even purchase exclusive limited edition designs.

Every LovebySusie collection is individually designed and handmade to perfection by Scottish designer Susie McKenzie. The exquisite lingerie ranges from figure enhancing silk and coutil corsets to delicate vintage lace garters, luxury silk and lace knickers, nighties and loungewear, all capturing the elegance and romance of long gone eras.

LovebySusie particularly appeals to the modern fashion aware bride, with a passion for luxury fabrics, sophisticated vintage design and unabashed pretty femininity.  Every aspect of a LovebySusie bride’s wedding day ensemble is a careful consideration, especially when it comes to what is underneath that once in a lifetime gown.
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