Planning a Romantic Easter Getaway

The Easter weekend presents a great opportunity for a holiday getaway and for the married couple it could be the wonderful opportunity for a second honeymoon. This season is also characterized by weddings and the honeymoon taken at this time is quite memorable indeed. There are quite a number of Easter getaway destinations; it all depends on the couple’s choice of relaxation venue. The choice may be between places that have a marked Easter culture where this holiday is commemorated with pomp to quite toned-down locations that offer relaxing holidays. A first honeymoon destination may be an island or tropical location where the couple can enjoy their early marriage days in colourful places that actually specialize in this. Such locations may include islands like Hawaii, Seychelles or Zanzibar. This works for a second honeymoon too where the couple may get to enjoy a similar experience as their first honeymoon or a totally new one.

A religious married couple may opt to visit historical sites such as Israel or Greece which celebrate Passover or Easter on a whole new dimension. Such destinations offer a variety of activities in commemorating this feast, such as fireworks displays and parades around the cities. The couple is bound to catch an enactment of the days leading to the biblical Passover as well as the real sites that this happened, such as the Via Delarosa in Israel. Such an experience is quite moving for the religious and may kindle spiritual feelings for the not so religious. Apart from the spiritual bit, culturally these sites are rich in their practices which they have preserved for years. Some of the biblical sites are intact with most of the features remaining untouched, save the necessary upkeep. They also provide a perfect location for the wedding of a lifetime with the picturesque landscape.

For varied reasons, some couples may not be able to get away for a very long period of time and may have to find a location locally for the weekend only. In such a case they should shop for a quiet serene atmosphere such as a villa or cabin close to home so that they are not inconvenienced. The beauty of not travelling far is that the couple gets to spend more time together. In some cases it is not the beauty of the location but the quality time spent together that matters. Such a getaway allows the couple to bond on a whole new level which puts the spark back into their marriage.

The adventurous couple may opt to go for a cruise by taking advantage of the numerous offers available at this time for such holidays. These may be a bit pricey, but the magic of being out in the sea is always captivating. Luxury cruise ships have exciting activities for their guests on Easter holidays which include romantic dinners for couples on honeymoon or celebrating their anniversary. Special buffet dinners are also served which include all the traditional Easter delicacies like ham and potatoes.

Easter Décor for the Garden

The Easter season holds a different significance to different people. Some look forward to the holiday because of the religious importance attached to it while others are eager for some free time to spend with family and friends. To others, this season heralds newness with the dawning of spring and it also most popular for weddings with many couples choosing this time to start their marriage and new life together. It is a season characterized with celebration with homes decked in signature Easter décor that is cheerful, heightening the celebratory mood. The inside of the house including the dinner table are given the most attention, however, the yard or garden can be done colourfully to depict the season

The front door is probably the first thing that guests to the home will see on arrival and hanging a themed wreath on it is a cheerful welcome. For a wedding theme, the wreath can be incorporated in the archway for more pomp. These can be bought ready made which is handy for one short of time to create one at home. However, with a little creativity a personalized Easter wreath can be made at home using several items that are reminiscent of the season. Ready made Easter eggs or even hand-painted ones are a great addition to a front door wreath. Eggs signify newness of life and a blessing when incorporated in the décor as a couple gets married in this season. Beautiful and colourful ribbons will give the wreath a cheerful look that is great welcome to the home. Alternatively, an Easter tree can be used in place of a garland or wreath. This is made up of branches, with colourful Easter eggs hanging from it. Bows and ribbons add pomp and colour to this striking décor item.

When the weather is good and bright with no rain in sight, some Easter bunnies can be placed in the garden to heighten the mood of the season as well as excite children. An Easter egg hunt is a great game to play in the garden in such lovely weather. Colourful signs and banners placed on trees in the garden or on the fence will indicate clues to the game. If the weather is not all that cheery, then a pair of Easter bunnies placed on the porch brightens up the holiday mood. This type of décor is especially significant for a newly married couple to herald fruitfulness.

Any celebration is never complete without sharing a meal. The garden is a lovely place to set up a picnic table for the Easter meal. This should be draped in linen with Easter depictions such as bunnies or eggs. If this is not available a plain white table cloth is ideal with a bunny and eggs basket centrepiece. Hand-painted eggs in bright colours in a gorgeous basket incorporating an Easter bunny in the middle makes for a most striking centrepiece. This is a most unique décor item for a marriage reception table during Easter.