Try to find a fragrance that matches your style and personality. There is no secret way to find exactly what suits you and your skin. Do not let anyone dictate what you should wear. Your fragrance should reflect your mood and only you know what makes you feel beautiful.

I recommend that you try as many fragrances as possible and experiment with designers’ fragrances, but also with original niche fragrance houses. Small niche fragrance houses usually work with high quality essential oils and tend to do very different scents compared to what you find in department stores.

It is important that you try fragrances on your own skin and that your fiancé approves. Ask for samples to try the fragrance on your skin in your own environment. If you do not like it right away, go wash your hands. When it comes to fragrance, I believe in love at first sight! It should please you completely and become part of who you are. That being said, make sure Mr. Perfect approves, as you want him to love everything about you on your wedding day.

Each fragrance belongs to a family of scent which I will explain below. Most of us prefer one family of scent over another. Some of us will own ten different fragrances, and most likely nine of them will belong to the same family. Just like colors or clothing styles, we each have our preferences. Here are some of the most popular families:

Floral – For the romantic girl and by far the most popular family. There are a lot of fragrances in this family, from the complex floral bouquet, to what we call soliflore (only one flower is the main ingredient). Are you more of a lily of the valley, a jasmine, a rose, a gardenia, a tuberose or an orange flower.

Citrus – For the sporty and natural woman. These fragrances are perfect for a warm day and if you are having an outdoor and daytime venue. My only concern with citrus fragrances is that they are very volatile, so make sure you bring your fragrance with you to reapply your scent during the day.

Oriental – For the sexy woman. These fragrances sure make a statement and are fantastic for evening or winter weddings. Be gentle wearing an oriental, as it may be overwhelming. These fragrances tend to be woody with vanilla and spices. An oriental fragrance usually stays on skin for a long time.

One key point is to make sure that your perfume will not compete with your flower bouquet. Work with your florist to make sure you have the right combination. Sometimes those Casablanca lilies can take over the floor if you are not careful. Many of the roses, calla lilies and orchids used by florists are unscented and can be a great choice.

On your wedding day, put a few drops of your chosen fragrance in your bath water. Layer your scent with a matching lotion and try to wear “perfume “if you can as it will last longer on your skin. The great thing with pure perfume is that only a drop on your pulse points will diffuse magnificently for many hours. Try to keep your perfume in its original box and store it in a cool and dark place. This way, you will be able to keep it fresh for a good five to eight years after your wedding.

When you apply your perfume, be sure to apply it directly on your skin and before putting on any clothing. Fragrance can also damage jewelry, especially pearls, so keep your scent away from important pieces and be especially careful when touching up your fragrance after you’re dressed. If you’ll want to reapply your scent during the wedding, ask the salesperson where you purchase your fragrance for couple sample vials. She’ll be more than happy to accommodate you for your wedding day!

Every bride remembers the fragrance she wore on her wedding day. It is a very special accessory that you cannot leave to a last minute decision. Many years after your wedding, a whiff of that fragrance will take you right back to your special day. I have kept my bottle preciously since I married 11 years ago and although its content is now spoiled, it still brings me right back to when I walked down the aisle.

File a “Notice of Intended Marriage” with the Registrar General at least 15 days but no more than 3 months prior to the wedding. Personal checks are accepted if certified by the bank. If you wish to pay by credit card, contact the Registrar General Office for the required forms. The 2 witnesses can be provided by the Registrar Monday-Friday, but not on the weekends.

Send Notice to:

The Registrar General
Government Administration Building
30 Parliament Street
Hamilton HM 12 Bermuda
Tel: (441) 297-7709

Forms may be obtained from Bermuda Department of Tourism offices in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Toronto and London as well as the Office of the Registrar General in Bermuda.

Copies of final divorce decrees must accompany the Notice of Intended Marriage if either bride or groom has been divorced. No blood tests or health certificates are required.
Civil ceremonies are performed in the Registry by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.. The $243 fee for publishing the “Notice of an Intended Marriage” in the newspaper and a marriage license. Island properties also arrange ceremonies at various rates and locations.
Marriage certificates are available through the Registrar General for an additional $42. Couples can get a substantial discount by purchasing the certificate for $24 at the same time the “Notice of Intended Marriage” is filed.
Non-Bermudians who wish to marry in a Roman Catholic Church are considered on an individual basis. Such ceremonies are granted only under exceptional circumstances. Contact the Bishop of Hamilton, P.O. Box HM 1191, Hamilton HM EX, Bermuda.

The first inquiries from wedding couples are typically about the travel arrangements.

Concern about coordinating travel for family and guests along with offering a variety options to meet all budgets seems a challenge.

Bermuda Travel offers expert advice and assistance to determine the travel arrangements that coordinate perfectly with individual requirements, budget, wedding ceremony and reception.

Exclusive discounts are negotiated exclusively for the wedding couple and guests that may include flights, airport transportation and hotel accommodations.

Individual requests from each traveler are personally serviced by Linda Mitchell, Destination Wedding Travel Specialist at Bermuda Travel.

Guests benefit from the exclusivity of your very own personal travel specialist with focus on your guests specific travel needs. As well, Linda Mitchell’s expertise as a Bermuda specialist with an intimate knowledge of the island, is shared with every client. Personal recommendations on restaurants, activities and travel requirements are offered.

Special memories of a destination wedding include spending the time before and after the wedding with family and friends. A magnificent experience will result through specialized destination wedding travel organization while leaving the wedding couple and families free to focus on the wedding arrangements.

Guest’s arrivals, accommodations and other important travel details are coordinated with the wedding event. The wedding couple is kept informed of guests travel arrangements.

FAQ

Q. With a group rate and block of rooms what if some guests want to stay elsewhere?
A. When your guests contact Bermuda Travel they are offered information on the host hotel as well as options on other properties to satisfy budgets, special interests or even a favorite hotel they have stayed at before.

Q. How do the guests know how to make contact with Bermuda Travel?
A. When all of the details are worked out with the wedding couple regarding the travel arrangements that will be offered, the wedding couple then informs their guests, usually with a Save the Date announcement to contact Bermuda Travel specifically for group room rates, discounted airfare and other requests.

Q. What if guests want to use Frequent Flyer miles?
A. Not a problem, they can still benefit from the services of Bermuda Travel to book their hotel and airport transportation arrangements.

Q. How far in advance should we send Save the Date announcements?
A. Once the travel arrangements have been set up Save the Date announcements can be sent, but it is recommended that it be no more than 10 months in advance.

Q. We are concerned that our family and friends will not come to Bermuda for our wedding.
A. With the increase in popularity of destination weddings there is an excitement that surrounds an invitation to one. Guests look at the experience with enthusiasm. By working with Bermuda Travel even the guests with budget limitations are offered options that can work for them. As well since Bermuda is within a short plane ride from the eastern seaboard gateways, the length of stay can be as short or as long as they wish.

Q. Why is Bermuda such a great destination wedding location?
A. Bermuda offers many varieties of accommodations so there is something to suit every wedding couple, from small intimate guest houses to large resort hotels. The spectacular setting of a beach, park overlooking the ocean, private hotel gardens or under a moongate overlooking the harbor are but a few choices of memorable spots to tie the knot!

Q. What if we want to elope?
A. At Bermuda Travel every wedding receives specialized attention and great service as well as the benefit of the expertise of having arranged destination wedding travel for weddings of all sizes. Your wedding will be as special as you and Bermuda Travel will work with you to insure you have exactly the arrangements you desire for your special day!

Q. How do we make the arrangements for the actual wedding once plans have started with Bermuda Travel and are you a wedding planner?
A. Bermuda Travel handles the travel arrangements specifically. You will be directed towards wedding planners working either directly at the hotel that is chosen or that work independently to assist you with all of your arrangements.

Bermuda Travel will share the personal experience of destination wedding travel of wedding couples who have enjoyed the magnificence of a dream wedding on the charming island of Bermuda. Family and friends will arrive happy and ready to share in your beautiful memories of your special day.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Linda C. Mitchell
BERMUDA TRAVEL
INFO@BERMUDATRAVEL.BM
WWW.BERMUDATRAVEL.BM

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Places to Picnic:

1. Par-La-Ville Park
2. Arboretum
3. Spanish Point Park
4. South Shore Beaches (e.g., Warwick Long Bay, Jobson Cove, Horseshoe Bay, etc.)
5. St. Catherine Beach
6. Gates Fort

Great Walks:

2. Arboretum
4. South Shore Beaches
7. Vesey Street in Devonshire
8. Railway Trail (nine different sections throughout the island)
9. Spittal Pond Nature Reserve & Spanish Rock
10. Royal Naval Dockyard
11. St. David’s Battery
12. The Town of St. George

Secluded Beaches:

5. St. Catherine Beach
13. Jobson Cove
14. Church Bay
15. Tobacco Bay
16. Shelly Bay Beach

Photo Opportunities:

17. Moongate at Palm Grove Garden

Places to Enjoy Sunsets:

3. Spanish Point Park
14. Anywhere west along the South Shore, past Church Bay
20. West Whale Bay
21. Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
22. Whaler Inn at the Fairmont Southampton
23. Ocean View Golf Course
24. Scaur Hill Fort Park
25. Daniel’s Head Park
26. Park Benches on Ireland Island South

Places to Get Married:

27. Astwood Park
28. Honeymoon Point at Wyndham Bermuda Resort & Spa
29. Birds of Paradise Cottage at Elbow Beach Hotel
30. Botanical Gardens
31. John Smith’s Bay

Waterview Dining:

21. Lighthouse Tea Room at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
29. Lido Restaurant at Elbow Beach
32. Waterloo House
33. Aqua at Ariel Sands Beach Club
34. Pompano Beach Club Restaurant
35. The White Horse Tavern
36. Bouchee
37. La Coquille
38. Coconuts at The Reefs
40. Harbourfront
41. Waterlot Inn at the Fairmont Southampton
42. Middleton Room at Horizons & Cottages

Places to Pop the Question:

43. At a quaint cafe in Somerset Village
44. Albouy’s Point
♥ At sea (while scuba diving, snorkeling or helmet diving)
♥ On a Horse & Buggy ride through Hamilton or the Town of St. George
♥ On a scenic hole of your favourite Bermuda golf course
♥ On any one of the 59 public beaches on the island