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Travel Wedding Gifts

7 December 2012 by Harmony · Leave a Comment

Yesterday we shared a few of our favorite tech travel gifts and today it’s all about going personal! From custom mugs to custom laundry totes, take a look at our favorite personal (and affordable destination wedding gifts).

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1. In Flight Travel Kits: His and Hers travel kits make flying to that exotic honeymoon destination a breeze. Complete with an eye mask, inflatable neck pillow with removable/washable jersey cover, and moldable earplugs for a long night of travel. $22.00

2. Scratch Off Map of the World: For the travel loving couple this scratch off map makes a great stocking stuffer to inspire them to globe-trot together and reveal new places on the map. $22.00

3. Monogrammed Travel Bags: Travel in style, and with your new last name with these monogrammed travel laundry bags. Your dirty clothes have never looked so good! $98.00

4. Personalized City Ceramics: Jessica Rust Designs creates custom wedding gifts – mugs, plates, and keepsakes for the couple who likes something a bit more personal. Did they host a destination wedding in a big city? Then gift them the memory of a set showing off that city’s skyline (with a personal name and date included of course). $29.00-$84.00

Travel Tech Gifts

6 December 2012 by Harmony · 1 Comment

Happy Holidays friends and travelers! Today we’ve got a few of our favorite tech travel inspired gifts. Goodies that make great wedding presents to one another or for your favorite couple, don’t leave home without these fun finds!

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1. Instagram Photo Calendar: Turn your honeymoon photos, wedding photos, or love story into a personalized calender with Printstagram – they take your Instagram images and bind and print! Great countdown gift to the honeymoon or the first anniversary getaway! $40.00

2. Mobile Mini Speaker: Enjoy your own soundtrack and set the mood with tunes you’ve traveled with through these mini mobile speakers that work on all your mobile devices. $34.99

3. Roll Up Travel Charger: A sleek leather roll up that unveils a dock to charge you and your new spouse’s travel gadgets. Plug in and then plug into the wall and you’re set! $49.00

4. Scuba Mask with HD Camera: What to get the couple who has everything? Taking a tropical honeymoon to Fiji? Then don’t leave home without a scuba mask complete with underwater HD camera! Make memories above and below sea level. $300.00

Travel Products that Give Back

12 October 2012 by Harmony · 1 Comment

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month so today we’re highlighting a few fun pink travel finds from our friends over at Newlywish. Their registry site has everything from dinners for two and cooking classes to travel products that during the month of October will donate 100% of proceeds to the non-profit, Wish Upon A Wedding. So pick up those honeymoon must-haves or bridesmaid gifts and give back at the same time! Hurry, it’s only for the month of October!

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1. Luggage Tags: Don’t loose your luggage, tag it! Fashionable and functional these leather luggage tags can be personalized and come in an array of colors to match your bags. $23-33

2. Passport Holders: This leather passport case fits perfectly in your purse or pocket and can even be personalized with gold stamping (your new initials perhaps!?!) $45-$55

3. iPhone Cases: This leather iPhone sleeve protects your phone in style with a gold monogram ideal for gifts for your guys or gals. $45-$55

4. Laptop Cases: The perfect fit for a 15″ laptop, protect your precious cargo and travel in style (for those of us who just can’t leave the computer at home, even on a honeymoon). Personalization available perfect for groomsmen gifts. $195-$205

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Moroccan Wedding Blankets

2 October 2012 by Harmony · 1 Comment

Hosting a destination wedding in Morocco? Have you heard of the wonderful tradition of the Moroccan wedding blanket (also known as Berber wedding blankets). They are beautiful woven blankets made by the bride’s female relatives. A collection of silver sequins and soft fabrics; the ladies of the house weave for weeks leading up to the big day until the blanket is ready to be given to the bride, along with some words of wisdom about marriage (among other things). Once the wedding ceremony is complete, the bride wraps her head and wears it like a cape before retiring it in her new home. The blanket then serves as protection for the newlyweds – keeping out evil and bringing fertility.

Your family may not be weaving one of these beauties for you, but why not register for one? Or use several as an aisle at your ceremony? We even found one wedding tent made of these good luck charms. If you are gifted one before your big day, be sure to take it with you and the two of you can snuggle under it for a few special photo ops.

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{Photos: Top Left: Beyond Marrakech, Right: Song of Style, Aisle: White Tea via SMP, Bottom Left: Scott Clark via 100LC, Right: My Marrakesh}

Hot Honeymoon Products

14 September 2012 by Harmony · Leave a Comment

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Recently over on The Huffington Post I shared a few ways to plan for the perfect honeymoon (check it out here). So today I wanted to expand on that topic and show you a few of my favorite honeymoon must-pack items (all almost under $50). I’ll start by skipping the obvious (your shower lingerie gifts, etc) – these are a few new finds for honeymooners.

1. A Great Book: Semi-Charmed Life by Nora Zelevansky. A brand new novel, this delightful read will carry you away with wit and humor and kick start your vacation perfectly! Because let’s face it, you deserve a little downtime with a great book, even on your honeymoon! $10.98

2. On the Go Protection: (No, not that kind.) Supergoop! Sunscreen Swipes provide 30+ SPF protection in individually packaged wipes. Easy to pack and apply, you won’t be rocking an accidental 80’s look as there’s no color to rub in – it goes on clear, clean, and without a residue, so no need to wash up after applying. Why didn’t they think of this sooner? $15

3. Jet Lag Relief: Chances are you’ll land with more than jet lag, but pure exhaustion from the big day. Don’t waste a single moment on location sleeping it off, carry on a JetPax Jet Lag Relief Kit instead. Pop a JetPax natural dietary supplement pill on arrival and again before bed and you’ll be back to your old self in no time to explore your new honeymoon home. $6

4. Wedding Walking Shoes: Don’t forget to pack a pair of shoes that give back – TOMS. Buy a pair today, and tomorrow a child in need will get one too. One for One is their mission. And besides spreading the love on your honeymoon, they are lightweight, easy to pack in small spaces and surprisingly comfortable for days out exploring your far-off land. Their new wedding collection was designed with you in mind. $54

5. Underwater iPhone Case: Turn your iPhone into an underwater camera with the Joy Factory RainBallet. This waterproof case gives you a great way to capture those underwater memories and keep your phone dry at the same time. Upload your photos to facebook while underwater? What will they think of next? $49.95

Pack these small and small-priced honeymoon hits for your summer travel and you still have room for all that lingerie too!

Scout Honeymoon Accessories

23 March 2012 by Harmony · 1 Comment

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Every once and a while we come a cross a product line so perfectly designed for destination brides and honeymooners that we stop in our tracks, and, well, shop. This was the case with these beach bags, travel accessories, and honeymoons gifts by Scout. With collections for every season, type of sport, and even your favorite city inspired accessories, Scout has made shopping (and packing) for your honeymoon as simple and color coordinated as can be. Two of my favorite palettes are their beach inspired and preppy tennis star swag. Any of the pieces would make great bridesmaid gifts or a sweet splurge for a destination welcome bag. And of course we can’t forget the bride and groom – send them packing with a matching collection of goodies for their upcoming honeymoon! No matter your speed or sport, chances are, Scout has a tote, a cooler, cap, or pack with your name on it.

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Wedding Leis

15 March 2012 by Harmony · Leave a Comment

Love a lei! Leis or floral garland (which actually can be made of just about any material) look lovely around the neck of a destination bride or groom! Seen in most Hawaiian destination weddings, we thought we would expand on the idea a little to go beyond just the islands. Perhaps this is your one DIY wedding element and you make your leis from paper hearts for all the bridal party or just the flower girl to wear. For the guys? I love a nut lei with that chunky masculine look. And if you want to involve your guests, setup a lei station pre-ceremony so the entire group gets a beautiful accessory (and looks good in pictures too). If a lei isn’t your bridal style, then consider a statement necklace that looks the part instead.

One of my favorite ways to incorporate leis into a destination wedding is to give one to each parent during the wedding ceremony, as a sign of love and appreciation (and a nice way to involve them from the front row – or even just the moms). Together you can turn and adorn your parents with leis on both sides of the aisle. At Tracy and Adam’s wedding (that we shared last year), they chose to give each other’s parents leis so the groom to the bride’s parents and the bride to the groom’s parents. So sweet!

If fashionable flowers aren’t for you, then dress your sweetheart chairs and lay (no pun intended) leis on each seat back instead! Or create a lei making station for the kids area and even include non-perishable versions in each guest’s welcome bag upon check-in to give them something fun to wear by the beach. Don’t forget the ever popular tongue and check tag – get lei’d!

wedding leis Wedding Leis {Photos: Lei Station on Beach: Studio EMP, Little Girl: Rebecca Cooper Photography, Orange Lei: Martha Stewart Weddings, Chair Lei: Lexi Photography, Nut Lei: Lei Hut, Bride + Parents: Martha Stewart Weddings, Groom Lei: Aloha Hawaiian Flowers & Gifts}

Travel Gift Guide

16 December 2011 by Harmony · Leave a Comment

Happy Holidays everyone! For our gift guide, we of course wanted to share our favorite travel themed gifts and goodies. Perfect ideas for the couple in your life planning a destination wedding! travel gift guide Travel Gift Guide

1. Mini iPod Speakers: Rechargable, color changing and compact for your travel needs, these will get you grooving in your hotel suite with or without a dock available. $25.99

2. Pink Fisheye Camera: A fun travel accessory for the girl in the party, a cute and compact fisheye camera! $79.00

3. Ultra Mini Tripod: Perfect for capturing honeymoon photos of just the two of you, a compact and easy to travel with tripod! $16.00

4. Travel Fitness Trainer: A gift for those that can’t get away from the gym, even on their honeymoon! The clip-on includes a pedometer, heart rate monitor, MP3 player & radio, stopwatch, headphones and a USB cable. Skip the gym and work out on the beach with this gadget! $165.00

5. Mani / Pedi Emergency Kit: When on the road and a bride-to-be one must always be prepared to fix a chip! $10.00

6. Tory Burch iPad Travel Case: If she must take her iPad with her, then let it travel in style – Tory Burch Style! $135.00

7. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones: Every traveler needs a pair of these! Drift into blissful sleep in-flight on your way to and from your destination with these amazing headphones. $299.00

8. Cell Phone Camera Lens: What a great idea for those couples who are more likely to snap up a photo via phone than camera! Three different lenses to attach to your camera phone – a great stocking stuffer. $20.00-$25.00

Happy Holidays!

Tiffany & Co Travel Products

14 October 2011 by Harmony · Leave a Comment

So today we’re going to splurge, just a little, on a few of our favorite travel products from the makers of that little blue box. Maybe you didn’t get that box when he proposed (and perhaps you did), either way, get yourself one (or two or three) of those boxes before you pack up for your destination wedding or honeymoon! Or better yet, register for a few goodies you and your soon-to-be spouse can enjoy on your honeymoon. You just might enjoy those new shades a bit more than that blender. While you’re shopping, should you come across a gift perfect for him (or her), consider getting your fiance their wedding gift at Tiffany & Co and give them something extra special to pack for your trip, wear on your big day, and enjoy long after you’ve returned home.

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1. Jewelry Roll: Pack your destination wedding jewelry in ultimate style with this Tiffany jewelry roll! $175.00

2. Watch Roll: A perfect travel companion for your groom if he’s a watch guy. Makes a great gift! $395.00

3. Tiffany iPad Cover: I know you’re not going to leave home without your iPad, so protect it in style on your honeymoon with this robin’s egg blue tablet cover. $195.00

4. Tiffany Blue Passport Cover: In patent leather and Tiffany’s signature color, heads will turn at customs with this on the desk. I have one and every time I use it I feel so decadent, I love it! $145.00

5. Leather Passport Cover: His and Hers passport covers. How cute! (It’s okay to match in this case) $145.00

6. Tiffany Keys Rectangular Sunglasses: How can you not love a little bling on your shades? And this blue pair paired with a subtle Tiffany key on either side is oh-so sexy. $380.00

7. Tiffany 1837 Compass: For when you’re on the roads less traveled during that adventure honeymoon! $325.00

8. Red Heart Luggage Tag: Red heart for your honeymoon luggage. Need we say more? $75.00

9. Onyx Luggage Tag: Something a bit more discrete for him, or if hearts aren’t your style. $75.00

10. Atlas Chronograph Men’s Watch: A big splurge for his wedding day gift but one that will last a lifetime. $7,800.00

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Beach Wedding Shoes

30 September 2011 by Harmony · Leave a Comment

Packing for a destination wedding often means lots and lots of shoes for a variety of weather and activities. And no matter where you’re headed, chances are you’ll want a flip flop for the pool, spa, or sand. So as summer far too quickly fades away here but some of the most amazing beach wedding locations are gearing up for high season, it’s time to shoe shop!

For the ladies in your bridal party, a nice bridesmaid gift could be a the pair of shoes for the road or splurge for yourself before you jet set off to that tropical honeymoon destination!1. Luxe Travel Flats: An easy to travel with, good pair of roll up ballet slippers are essential to any gal’s closest and your honeymoon is no different. Complete with travel pouch to store them in your tote bag when you need a change of shoes, your feet with thank you for bringing these on board. $58.00

2. Prada Rubber Thongs: For the designer-loving bride-to-be who wants to splurge for her honeymoon, Prada makes this great pair of sandals complete with travel sack to pack and go! $230.00

3. Sperry Top-Siders for Women: I have this exact pair and I adore them! So cute and comfortable, easy to travel in and versatial for a day out in town or on the boat. $90.00

4. Tory Burch Flip Flops: An easy staple to carry if you hit the sand, the Tory Burch flip flop is affordable, funky, and comes in huge selection of vibrant and fun patterns (perhaps you can find one to match your wedding colors to wear to your reception)! $39.00 – $225.00

For the guys, I love, love, love Sperry Top-Sider Shoes. Making a comeback, this old American classic completes a honeymoon look for cruising through town, enjoying a day at sea, or hitting the beach. Your groom can’t go wrong in these comfortable and casual rehearsal dinner shoes or beach-going sandals.See you at the beach!