M A N A A L A Y A
Every Grooms Bestman
Page 01 Celebrity
Weddings Thursday 29 October 2015
Steal-Worthy’s
from celebrity weddings
There is
something magical about celebrity weddings that seem to capture attention.
Maybe it's all the famous guests, the incredible fashion or the over-the-top
receptions, but they are exceptionally popular or they wouldn't continually
grace the covers of bridal magazines. If you have ever felt like you wanted
your wedding to feel like a celebrity wedding, consider adding some
steal-worthy celebrity wedding features into your own to add a little celebrity
sparkle.
LOVESEAT is a couch or sofa designed for seating two
persons with only two cushion seats and
has the two parties facing parallel[ to each other. There is something about it that just looks
cozier and more romantic than normal chairs or any other individual seating
options. 
FIREWORKS - If the idea
of fireworks excites you, talk to your planner or local fireworks company to
see what options are available in your budget from a full fireworks display to
having your getaway car drive through a tunnel of remote controlled sparklers.
BRASS BAND - is a fun
and memorable idea that your guests will love. Most local entertainment
companies can get you a quote on a brass band and it's pretty affordable since
they will be performing for less than an hour.
NON-TRADITIONAL WEDDING DRESS - It is no longer a requirement to wear white, ivory
or any other version of cream favored by traditional brides for decades.
Champagne, blush and even black, red or blue are making more and more
appearances.
LET YOUR VENUE SHINE - Select a venue that complements
the aesthetic of the wedding you are planning instead of having to hide the
walls behind pipe and drape. When you select a stunning venue that fits your
style, you might save in the long run by spending less on flowers and décor.
MIS-MATCHED BRIDESMAID DRESSES - Work with your bridal or bridesmaids salon to
select dresses that look great together and complement your girls.
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Authored
by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Author + Copywriter communications
consultant
Page 02 Health Thursday 29 October 2015
Get fit Groom
Dear Groom. You may be fit. You
may be fat. But wherever you're at, everybody who is important to you is coming
to the wedding, and you'll be the center of attention on your wedding day.
Better to be in the best shape of your life because your friends and family
will notice and wedding photos will not lie. It's time to Get Fit, Groom!
Whether you have one month, three months or six months to go
before your wedding, you can make some great gains in terms of your body shape
and ability to properly fit into your tuxedo. The pace of the program and the
gains will differ depending on how much time you have.
You do not need to spend a ridiculous amount of time in the gym to
see results. In fact, you should spend no more than 30-40 minutes of high
intensity training. For example, hit the gym with a goal of doing ten pushups
followed by five pull ups with no break in between.
You will be using your core muscles (lower back and abdominals),
chest and triceps to perform a pushup. You will be using your core muscles,
back and biceps to perform a pull-up. While pulling up, your chest takes a
break.
You'd be amazed just how much eating less is
critical to a groom's success in losing a few inches before wedding day. It is
the most important factor. "I'm working out," grooms may think.
"I can certainly go to one of the plush restaurants in town and have an
extra helping of of what I like best ." Wrong.
Finally, why the back, chest and shoulders? These large muscle
groups are likely to show the most gain. Working your biceps is pure vanity,
but it's your chest, shoulders and back that will really create total buffness!
A word of advice for the prospective groom: If you embark on any
fitness plan, be sure to save your tuxedo fitting until closer to your wedding
day. If you get measured for a tuxedo in December, for example, and then
diligently work out for the next 3 months, be prepared to have a different
physique by March.
You will be trimmer, your shoulders will be larger and your waist
will be smaller. In short, you'll look great, but you will need to be re-fitted
for your tuxedo. Granted, that is a small price to pay for a buff body, but you
can avoid all that trouble by getting fitted later on in the process.
A GROOM'S DIET
To keep your metabolism in high gear (which means that your body
will burn calories at a rapid rate), grooms ought to eat six mini meals
throughout the day, rather than "breakfast, lunch and dinner." Instead
of gorging yourself on a huge chicken and pasta dinner, have a smoothie at 3pm
and a smaller helping at dinnertime.
You will want to eat plenty of protein to build muscle as well as
hearty portions to fuel your cardio workouts. The goal is to tailor your daily
meal plan to your daily activity level so that you consume more protein on days
that you strength train and more carbs on days that you cardio train.
If your body gets used to eating the same amount of calories each
day, then your metabolism will slow down (i.e., becoming more efficient at
using the calories you consume) and your weight loss will plateau.
The worst part is that if your metabolism becomes sluggish and you
go on a 3-day eating bender, then your body won't know how to burn the excess
calories that you have consumed. The result: Your body will store the calories
as fat.
But weight loss isn't just about caloric intake; it's about the
quality of the food you eat, as well. Our bodies are not made to digest
hydrogenated oils, and as a general rule, you should try to avoid foods that
are overly processed.
Authored
by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Author +
Copywriter communications consultant
Page 03 Grooming Thursday 29 October 2015
Looking great on your wedding day
Grooms can
knock one of the bride's underlying fears out of the ballpark by looking like a
million bucks on wedding day.
THE GROOM'S 'DO
About three months before the wedding, find a salon that has
experience in getting grooms ready on the day of the wedding. Go there. Tell
them what you are looking for. Schedule an appointment to get your hair chopped
leading up to the wedding. Have your final pre-wedding haircut no later than
two weeks prior to the wedding day.
THE GROOM'S UGLY MUG
A trip to the spa or dermatologist can ensure that your skin will
look its best. This will probably mean a facial treatment to cleanse, remove
any dead skin and get rid of any unsightly blackheads or blemishes. A facial
should be done no later than three days before the wedding day as they can
leave some redness for up to a day or two after a treatment.
A PROFESSIONAL SHAVE
If it's still a bit much
for you to waltz into a spa to have a men's facial, you can certainly treat
yourself to a professional shave at a reputable barber.
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Authored
by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Author + Copywriter communications
consultant
Page 04 Fashion Thursday 29 October 2015
A
tie is the first thing people notice
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A tie is
the first thing people notice. "Nice tie!" That's always what people say. Their eyes
can't help but go there. So while you do want a tie that looks great all on its
own, it's meant to speak to
the rest of your outfit, not stand apart from or clash with it.
LENGTH
MATTERS
Whether you're six feet four or five feet six, the tip of
the tie should hit right at your beltline not three inches below it, not two
inches above it. That is, unless you're doing the whole short-suit thing. And
then, yes, let the tie hang tight above the navel.
AND SO
DOES WIDTH
At MANAALAYA,
we like a narrow but not super skinny tie, about two and a quarter to two and
three-quarter inches at its widest point. Much wider than that and you start to
look like the odd-man-out.
KNOT
SHOULDN'T RESEMBLE A GIANT
You really
need to know only one knot - the four-in-hand. It's neither too big nor too
small nor too perfectly triangular. It's natural and elegant, and it works with
every collar, from a spread to a point. Learn it, never forget it and always
use it.
Authored
by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Author + Copywriter communications
consultant
Page 05 Finance Thursday 29 October 2015
Don’t
borrow for a wedding
When a couple got married,
the groom and bride decided to have a big wedding that cost a princely sum. To
pay for it, they took out a personal loan at an affordable interest rate and
put the rest on a credit card.
They thought that, with both their salaries, they'd be able to pay off this debt in a short period of time. But her husband was laid off due to recession also burdened with a house payment and a car payment.
They thought that, with both their salaries, they'd be able to pay off this debt in a short period of time. But her husband was laid off due to recession also burdened with a house payment and a car payment.
How did
thinking go wrong?
·
Problem #1: "decided to have a big wedding"
·
Problem #2: "Lavish cost"
·
Problem #3: "took out a personal loan"
·
Problem #4: "Affordable as it seemed but a big interest
rate"
·
Problem #5: "put the rest on a credit card"
·
Problem #7: " husband laid off"
·
Problem #8: "also have a house payment and a car
payment"
This is
the way it is when you live life on the edge of your financial limits
everything has to go perfect to keep the ship upright. But when it doesn't (and
it usually doesn't, "real life" seems to happen along the way) then
you start taking on water. This is what happened to this couple.
Here are MANAALAYA’s suggestions for those of you about to get married:
Here are MANAALAYA’s suggestions for those of you about to get married:
·
Learn from this couple. Do NOT spend a huge amount on your wedding
if you can avoid it. Keep the wedding costs reasonable.
·
If you "must" spend big on your wedding, at least do not
borrow a huge amount for it. Pay in cash (or charge the expenses and then pay
them off when the credit card bill comes due.)
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Authored
by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Author + Copywriter communications
consultant
Page 06 Travel
Thursday 29 October 2015
BEST BUDGET
VACATIONS FOR NEWLYWEDS
These days everyone understands that vacation rentals are a smart way to
save money on travel. It's a smart idea to scale back a little bit, but that
doesn’t mean you should forgo vacationing altogether.
NEGRIL, JAMAICA
On the western edge
of Jamaica, still very close to all of the island’s highlights, Negril is
affordable and extremely pretty. A stunning white-sand beach stretches on for
seven miles and the incredible cliffs are perfect for sitting and watching a
lovely Caribbean sunset together.
QUEBEC CITY
Quebec is one of
the oldest cities in North America. The Old City is rich with charm and
culture, complete with cobblestone streets, European architecture and plenty of
excellent restaurants where you can spend an evening sharing a bottle of wine.
Check out enchanting attractions like the Sainte Anne de Beaupre Basilica and
the Montmorency Falls, or take a scenic ride on the Levis Ferry.
TULUM, MEXICO
Tulum is home to
some of the most fascinating Mayan ruins in Mexico, and the rocky beaches and
romantic cliffs on this stretch of Mexico’s coastline are far less crowded and
far more affordable.
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Authored
by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Author +
Copywriter communications consultant
Page 07 Honeymoon Thursday 29 October 2015
Things You Must
Do on Your Honeymoon
You may have taken
vacations with your fiancé before. And you definitely will go on couples’
getaways again. But after all the stress of wedding planning, you deserve a
memorable honeymoon. MANAALAYA wishes to share a few tips with you to make it
an unforgettable episode in your life.
DO SOMETHING YOU’VE
NEVER DONE BEFORE.
Kayaking in the sea is an unusual idea but you need to be watched over by a good diver in case you need help. It could be fun and exciting.
Kayaking in the sea is an unusual idea but you need to be watched over by a good diver in case you need help. It could be fun and exciting.
ORDER ROOM SERVICE.
Have your meal sent straight to the room although it may cost a little more if it is not included in your package. This way you would feel comfortable and at ease.
Have your meal sent straight to the room although it may cost a little more if it is not included in your package. This way you would feel comfortable and at ease.
GET OTHER PEOPLE TO
TAKE PICTURES OF YOU.
Your honeymoon is one trip where you would want more pictures to include all of your wife’s cheer, so it’s time to get over your shyness of asking for favors.
Your honeymoon is one trip where you would want more pictures to include all of your wife’s cheer, so it’s time to get over your shyness of asking for favors.
Resort
staff members would be happy to shoot those memorable moments when you both
take a dip in the azure waters and at dinner and they could be your favorite
pictures from the whole vacation.
EAT AND DRINK TO YOUR
HEARTS CONTENT
If your meals aren’t
part of the hotel deal, make sure to squeeze in at least one crazy delicious
and filling dinner during your stay.
HAVE A LOT OF SEX
Wedding night sex is a
must. You may never be as blissful as you are on your honeymoon, so take
advantage of your happy, relaxed state and get busy
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Authored
by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Author + Copywriter communications
consultant
Page 08 Sex Thursday 29 October 2015
Sexy Wedding Night Secrets
The best part of your wedding just may happen
after the guests go home and you slip out of your fancy clothes. After all,
it's your wedding night and the two of you would want to be alone together.
There are a lot of little things that couples
can do. MANAALAYA has some simple ways to make your wedding night a memory to
cherish.
FLIRT WITH EACH OTHER during the wedding. Sure, you're busy attending to guests, but
take the time to meet each other's gaze, touch each other's arm or hand and
steal some kisses. These little things keep you focused on each other and build
anticipation as the wedding night approaches.
FILL YOUR
ROOM WITH FRAGRANCE. "Scents are carried to your brain's
emotional center, where they can stimulate memories, emotions and moods. They
soothe, relax, energize and arouse.
If you're
staying in a hotel room, arrange to have a bouquet of flowers put by the bed, as well as scented candles. You can also sprinkle
a few drops of essential oil on your sheets. Try sandalwood, lavender or
jasmine - scents that are said to increase arousal and sexual desire.
CARRY HER ACROSS THE THRESHOLD. Its fun for both partners. Give each other foot massages (she’s been
standing all day), and progress as slowly or as quickly as you like to a
sensual full-body massage.
SET THE NIGHT TO MUSIC. Load the CD player with
your spouse's favorite tunes and put it on when you enter your hotel room.
SLIP INTO SOMETHING
SEXY Soft, silky lingerie may not be
the newest idea, but it's always fun.
MAKE A LOVE LIST. Start by letting your partner
know that you can't wait to spend the rest of your life as a twosome and then
list the physical, mental and emotional things about her that you love.
FEED EACH OTHER. Put a bowl of strawberries,
melon balls, chocolate truffles or other succulent snack by the bed to nibble
on.
USE APHRODISIACS. Chocolate contains
caffeine and a feel-good chemical called phenylethylamine, both of which may
put you in the mood for sex. Also try honey, which contains boron, or oysters,
which contain zinc. Those minerals may increase the production of testosterone,
the hormone responsible for sexual desire.
PLAY "FIND THE HONEY” For this game,
blindfold your partner, put a dab of honey (or another sweet sauce, like
chocolate or caramel) somewhere on your body and then have her find it (giving
a few hints is a fun part of the game). "It's cute, fun, erotic and
playful.
GET HIS-AND-HERS MASSAGES. Arrange to get
massages in your hotel room right after the wedding. This will help work out
any stressful kinks in your bodies, ease tired-from-dancing feet, and get you
both in a very relaxed and cozy state of mind.
CHANGE THE LIGHTING. Surprise your
partner by replacing an everyday lightbulb with a red or blue one. This creates
a soft, romantic glow or, have a bridesmaid, the hotel concierge or your
wedding planner fill the room with rows and rows of candles and light them just
before you arrive.
LEAVE SOMETHING SEXY ON THE BED. Buy your bride some
fancy lingerie that sets a fun, sexy tone.
BLISS OUT IN THE TUB. Prepare beforehand
for a romantic bath. Think rose petals, massage oils and candles, as well as
sponges or loofahs to wash each other with. Just turn the water on and enjoy.
RELAX! REALIZE THE PRESSURE IS OFF Take the time to talk about your amazing day. Get romantic;
make out the way you did when you first met. All of this will make the sex more
intimate and thrilling.
HAVE A TREASURE HUNT. Hide sweet (and
sexy) items around the room and give her a list of clues. for example, hide
chocolates, a bottle of champagne, a CD of your favorite songs, and so on. The
final "find" can be you—soaking in the tub or cuddled beneath the
covers.
STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE. Decorate the room
with playful, romantic pictures of the two of you. You can also burn a DVD with
a slide show of these special photos set to music, and arrange to have it
playing when you get back to the room.
PAINT A ROSY FUTURE. Write down private vows like “We
promise to love each other. To help each other. To believe in each other."
Another is: "We are committed to providing understanding and forgiveness.
To creating a partnership that can grow mentally, physically, sexually and
spiritually."
DO NOT DISTURB. The most important
tip for making your wedding night sexy and romantic? "Don't invite friends
and family back to your room after the reception
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Authored
by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Author + Copywriter communications
consultant
