ideas needed - lots of flashes

Sorry for the massive pics - thought I had resized them.

If you really have your heart set on Hibiscus you could have artificial ones in your bouquet mixed with fresh frangipani and foliage.

Ooops actually meant frangipani - hibiscus are nice but wilt quite quickly and wrong colour - they're all red ones in Zanz.

Hi,

I make wedding jewellery and tiaras. Feel free to have a look on my website in the gallery, you may find some ideas. i can match the crystal colours to your address if you fancy something with colour.

www.simplysilverbridalprom.com

What a perfect setting! I wonder if I was right to dsmiss OH's idea to get married on the carribean...

My thought is that I would go for shoes that also tie round the ankle if I had to go up and down steps and get into a boat.. Mules are just as bad as flip flops at causing accidents. As I can't flash, this link shows a lot of shoes with buclkes around the ankle. http://www.elegantsteps.co.uk/categories/Wedding-Shoes-by-Heel-Height/Up-to-2-inches/

These aren't colourful but you can have a lot of them dyed.

Can you ask your venue/hotel if they can arrange a bouquet from a local florist using local flowers? That way you are bringing something more of Zanzibar into your wedding. Perhaps you can request certain colours? You could then have some flowers at your meal to tie that together.

Wow ,these photos are so beautiful.

Hi there,

If you are not 100% sure on your hair something like the Glamour Puss hair band below is really versatile and would suit the hairstyle you mention, as well as many other styles.

If you'd like some more ideas, my website is

Oooh - I went to Zanzibar for my honeymoon. It is a really beautiful island. Great choice! Thought your might like some things on things to see there:

I loved going to visit the dolphins, it was stunning and the first time I had seen any. I also really enjoyed the traditional boat rides. Many locals will happily take you out for the da and can sometimes provide a better tour than the ones organised by the hotels. They are also good value. Some will arrange for a picnic and drinks too. We shared a boat with 3 other couples and went snorking too. It was reasonably priced and really good fun.

The very northern tip of the Island is beautiful, and there is a large rasta community up there who run amazing beach bars. (Kendwa Rocks)

Stone town can be quite hectic, and I would only stick around for a day visit, as I find haggling and all the hustle and busstle a bit much (but that might be your cup of tea!)

Enjoy - it is a beautiful place!

I can get Frangipani as well in a variety of colours.

Sorry, I can't really help with your questions but do you mind if I ask where you are getting your dress from?

NathalieSB - I know Zanzibar well as I actially live in Dar es Salaam - so a 20 minute flight and I'm there Stone Town is a fab place - certainly not hectic - getting lost in the back streets is my favourite way to spend the day. I know Kendwa- first time I ever went - a few years ago stayed at Sunset.

Sqidgybob )love the name) - the dress is from a fab shop in Folkestone called Pumpkins and Dragonflies - it's actually a bridesmaids dress. Don't know where in the country you are but it's from the phoenix range - http://phoenixgowns.co.uk/stockists.html. I couldn't justify spending loads on a 'normal' dress.

Lucieloulabelle/Sherrie - http://www.artificialweddingbouquets.com.au - I know it'san Australian site but did provide mw with inspiration.

Thanks Katscamel! It's exactly what I am looking for, seen one very similar for £900 and was looking for a cheaper version. I'm in Medway so not too far from Folkestone, I'll check it out!

Thanks

EDIT: Just checked the website and they have a stockist in Chatham, even better! I can see the shop from my bedroom window!