Short wedding dresses aren’t just for spring and summer. Some of the Fall 2010 bridal collections also include short gowns. Priscilla of Boston offers traditional ball gowns, slim sheaths, sexy mermaid silhouettes and fun short dresses. Check out the Fall 2010 Priscilla of Boston Collection, as well as the Melissa Sweet and Platinum collections below.

Image: Platinum by Priscilla of Boston, Fall 2010 Collection

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Today I have one last Puerto Rico wedding destination in the The Waldorf Astoria Collection, over the last couple day’s I’ve talked about some other wedding venues in Puerto Rico if you’d like to check them out:

• San Juan Hotel and Casino
• El Conquistador Resort

The Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza is located on the Condado Strip, just one mile from Puerto Rico’s brand new convention center and ten minutes from the Hato Rey Business District. The venue has also been recently redesigned with an intensive refurbishment of all rooms, meeting and public spaces, and an impressive new lobby.

The hotel offers more than 41,000 square feet of meeting and event space for you and your wedding party. There are both indoor and outdoor venues that provide spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Condado Lagoon.

The Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza also offers catering and event planning, featuring innovative local and contemporary cuisine; as well as the newly opened Pikayo Restaurant, by renowned Chef Wilo Benet.

Image: Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza

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Tonight I have another destination wedding venue in Puerto Rico to share with you. The recently renovated El San Juan Hotel and Casino, part of the The Waldorf Astoria Collection, is located in the Isla Verde District in San Juan Puerto Rico. The hotel features 35,000 square feet of versatile event space, which makes it a wonderful choice for your destination wedding.

El San Juan Hotel and Casino offers a magnificent ballroom and also features 14 meeting rooms. The smaller boardrooms would be ideal for smaller receptions. There are also several unique outdoor spaces, such as the Banyan Tree, Panorama and Encanto Beach locations, which offer views of mountain slopes and the turquoise surf of the Atlantic.

The alluring pool and beachside experience, called Encanto Beach Club, is the hotel’s newest and most unique setting for outdoor events and was built by acclaimed architect Stephane Dupoux. All event and meeting spaces offer high-speed Internet access, a full-service business center, multilingual staff, state-of-the-art audio-visual support and professional catering.

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Las Vegas is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the world with an average of more than 100,000 marriage licenses issued annually. Getting there from almost anywhere in the United States is affordable and there is so much to do that you (and your guests) will certainly enjoy the getaway.

VisitLasVegas.com

The most popular wedding days in Vegas are Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve. Whether you want a small, intimate affair with just a few friends or a dazzling, elaborate event with hundreds of guests, there’s no place quite like Las Vegas.

If you are planning your Las Vegas wedding, turn to VisitLasVegas.com. Their wedding planning guide will help you pick a chapel, find a limo, choose a hotel and much more.

Today, we are giving you the opportunity to win a $250 Southwest Airlines gift card to use to fly to Vegas PLUS a $250 American Express card for spending money. Prizes were provided by VisitLasVegas.com.

To enter the contest, leave a comment here and tell us your favorite thing about Las Vegas. We will select one random winner from all the comments. Contest ends Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 11:59pm CT. Only open to US residents age 21+.

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I’ve only been to Puerto Rico once and it was quite a few years ago. The one thing I remember about my trip was the beautiful beaches. If you’re a fan of the beaches in Puerto Rico I have some wedding destinations to share with you over the next couple days.

First up The El Conquistador Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection, is the largest non-convention center facility in Puerto Rico. The Grand Atlantic Conference Center provides two adjacent conference areas with two ballrooms, complemented by 16 additional breakout rooms, offering over 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

The facility also boasts a number of scenic outdoor and poolside venues for functions, including terraces with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and El Yunque Rainforest; the new sea-side Coqui Water Park; as well as the resort’s private Palomino Island, which can be reserved for the most exclusive themed events.

The oceanside resort also offers planners and attendees a variety of on-site amenities and activities such as a Golden Door Spa; Arthur Hills golf course; casino; and numerous dining options, including Strip House steakhouse.

Las Casitas Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection, is an intimate resort that shares the grounds of El Conquistador and is an additional accommodation option or retreat for group executives seeking a higher level of attention and privacy.

Image El Conquistador

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Over the last couple days I’ve featured several fabulous wedding destinations on the coast in Rhode Island. Today I have a couple more wedding destinations to share with you with beautiful coastal views, and gorgeous scenery.

From restaurants, to full wedding venues complete with wedding planners to help you make your wedding plans, here are several more east coast wedding venues that would be perfect if you’re looking for a beach side wedding with a spectacular view.

The Coast Guard House Restaurant
Romantic and elegant weddings celebrated at the Coast Guard House. We offer warm hospitality, impeccable service and personal attention to every detail. From simple and intimate to sumptuous and sophisticated; say “I do” with an incredible view.

Amalfi’s
Voted 2006 Caterer of the Year by Rhode Island Hospitality & Tourism Association. Elegant Weddings by the Bay inside our Spectacular Grand Ballroom & Bay Ballroom. The Ultimate Wedding Experience – Amalfi proudly
offers off premise catering, Event Planning, Wedding Day Coordination, Bridal Consultant, J. Vincent LeDonne.

Aldrich Mansion
Overlooking beautiful Narragansett Bay, the seventy-room, French chateau hosts a unique blend of European artistry and craftsmanship reflecting an era of yesteryear. Situated on seventy-five acres, the estate provides a private, comfortable, and stately setting for wedding and social events. Menus are customized to your needs and prepared on the premises.

The Mansion schedules only one event per day, assuring your guests a relaxed atmosphere and undivided attention. The detail-oriented professionals at Aldrich Mansion are committed to making your event truly unforgettable. Aldrich Mansion specializes in wedding and corporate events and is located just north of Newport RIon the oceanfront of Narragansett Bay. Beautiful waterfront mansion, a perfect wedding reception venue site, or place for your social events, private parties or corporate meetings and functions. The Aldrich Mansion is one of Rhode Island’s treasures on the bay.

Image: The Coast Guard House

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I really enjoy browsing wedding blogs and checking out all the super cool wedding ideas, I have several that I check out on a regular basis. I haven’t shared any wedding links for a while, so I thought a snowy Sunday morning would be the perfect time to catch up. I hope you enjoy the weekend reading.

• Masterpiece Weddings has a really cool pink and green wedding inspiration board (and I know how much everyone loves the pink and green wedding palate).
• Looking for some spring wedding ideas? Brenda’s Wedding Blog has a fabulous blue and lemon yellow wedding inspiration board.
• Looking for bridal shower ideas? Check out A Yummy Mummy’s ideas for a  Chocolate Inspired Bridal Shower (with some really yummy photos).
• Chandelier Events has some really fabulous ideas if you’re looking for black and white wedding inspiration.

Where are you getting your wedding inspiration this weekend?

Image L Gerlach

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I have several Rhode Island wedding venues to share with you. I started with the Quidnessett Country Club, and the Narragansett Towers now I want to talk about the Meadow Brook Inn.

In Rhode Island old is new again with classic yachts, ceremonies on the beach, romantic inns, and gracefully appointed hotels. Say “I do” on the beach and celebrate your marriage in a grand mansion, or escape to an island paradise for an elegant Victorian wedding that will be treasured forever.

Meadow Brook Inn is a distinctively unique, beautiful and unforgettable….just the way your wedding should be! The Meadow Brook Inn offers an enchanted private country setting for your wedding ceremony and reception. Featuring landscaped grounds, spacious ballroom, exquisite cuisine and gracious service. All with the charm of Charlestown!

Images courtesy of Meadow Brook Inn

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I’ve been sharing wedding venues from beautiful Rhode Island. I shared the Quidnessett Country Club earlier, now I have the Towers of Narragansett to share with you.

The Towers of Narragansett is a great place for special occasions. The great hall above The Towers archway has been the site of memorable galas for more than a century. Measuring 130 feet by 20 feet and seating 180 comfortably, this romantic third-story gallery presents majestic ocean views in a magnificent turn-of-the-century setting.

The Towers features breathtaking views for your wedding, and a full staff and  wedding planner to help you plan your dream wedding. The Towers are also rich in history. The Narragansett was a casino for the social elite in the late 1800’s, until it burnt down in early 1900. The remaining towers are still standing today, making them a wonderful location for a wedding with a story behind it.

Image: Towers of Narragansett

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With its timeless grace and accessible oceanfront, Rhode Island is a beautiful state, and the perfect place to tie the knot, over the next day or so I have several wedding venues in Rhode Island to share with Our One Heart readers.

In Rhode Island, you can go for sophisticated or playful and have an extraordinary wedding.  Rhode Island’s naturally beautiful coastline and countryside offer some of  the most memorable setting for your wedding day celebration.

The first location we’re going to take a look at is the Quidnessett Country Club. The Quidnessett Country Club is one of those perfect Rhode Island wedding venues. It’s a wonderful location for picture-perfect wedding ceremonies and elegant receptions overlooking Narragansett Bay.

The Quidnessett Country Club enjoys an outstanding professional reputation for excellent food and polished service with a personal touch. They offer a wedding planner to help you plan your wedding.

Quidnessett Country Club located just 20 minutes from downtown Providence on the East Greenwich/North Kingstown border.

Images courtesy of Quidnessett Country Club
Photo Credit: John Lovegren

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