Whenever people ask me where my favorite place to travel is, I often respond, “Destinations are like children; it’s hard to name a favorite.” I’ll spill the secret here, though, and tell you that a few of my top choices are the walled city of Carcassonne in France, the ancient ruins of Tulum, and Arenal in Costa Rica. 

What is so cool about the Arenal site is the fact that there is an active, lava-spewing volcano that’s visible from nearly every vantage point in town. And with the geothermal activity comes ah-maze-ing natural hot springs. There are cool rock formations that create pools for dipping, luxuriating, and oh-so-conducive to some couple time. There are public pools, but the ones at Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort are set in a luxurious setting complete with 11 outdoor spa treatment rooms, a menu of indigenous-inspired spa treats (the mud wraps are awesome), and Ayurvadic offerings. There are also places to enjoy delectable spa cuisine and time together.

After several months of browsing and researching, Michael and I have finally completed our wedding registries! With the holidays in mind, we included products that are ideal for entertaining. (Check out part one of our wedding registry list here.)

Make your job as hostess hassle-free with our picks below:

1. Wedgwood Vera Wang Gilded Leaf 20-Piece Dinnerware Set

Michael and I were looking for a china pattern in a neutral color palette that wasn’t overly feminine. We really loved the combination of gold and silver in this set, as well as the delicate leaf detail.

2. Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton Atelier 77-Ounce Decanter

We searched for a decanter that was sleek with bold details — Monique Lhullier didn't disappoint. We adore the narrow neck and circle accents.

This past year, so many proposal videos went viral that we lost count. From flash mobs to proposals gone wrong, we couldn't get enough! Here, check out the top 5 most-viewed on YouTube.

Greatest Marriage Proposal Ever!!! (20.5 million views)

Crazy Marriage Proposal - Guy falls off building (6.1 million views)

Jamin's Downtown Disney Flashmob Proposal (3.4 million views)

Food Court Proposal Gone Bad (2.7 million views)

OFFICIAL Trang and Nam Proposal Flash Mob (1.8 million views)

Tell us: Which were your favorite wedding videos this year?

—Kristen O'Gorman Klein

I heard this popular The Sound of Music tune the other day and started to think of some of my own favorite things about—what else— weddings! I lost count a long time ago of how many I’ve attended over the years, but thought I would share with you some of my favorite wedding moments.

1. The First Look at the Bride as She Begins Her Walk Down the Aisle

Every bride looks absolutely beautiful, and the joy and pure happiness on her face is contagious. Plus, seeing those dads beaming with pride while choking back tears is just so sweet.  

Photo Credit: Dianna Hart Photography

2. Flower Girls and Ring Bearers. Too. Cute. For. Words.

Each week, we feature wedding music recommendations from Scratch Weddings, the nation's leader with the best wedding DJs at affordable prices. This week's post comes from DJ Nadia Vidal. Born and raised in the British West Indies, DJ Nadia Vidal draws from her wide cultural knowledge and world travels to bring an exciting blend of music to any occasion. She's passionate about playing weddings and aims for perfection every time. "I love being the vehicle that brings everyone out on the dance floor. My goal is to keep all the guests moving and motivated. When that's accomplished, it fills me with joy.” Nadia's wedding clients rave about her unique and personalized approach, hand-tailored to each couple's families, friends, and tastes.

Photo Credit: Casey Fatchett Photography

About a week ago, we showed you the first trailer for the upcoming movie, The Five-Year Engagement. And now, you can check out the couple's official wedding website! We can't help but love this promo idea. These days, it seems like every betrothed couple has a wedding website — and now, even fictional ones do. On the website, there's even a blog where the groom, Tom (Jason Segel), shares what he's learned about wedding rings since getting engaged, his ideas for combining their last names, and how he almost proposed. Check it out!

—Kristen O'Gorman Klein

Britney Spears couldn't contain her engagement euphoria last week—get the scoop on her proposal here!—it's easy to see why she got a case of Twitter TMI after receiving this incredible round-cut engagement ring designed by Neil Lane.

Photo Credit: Neil Lane

Neil Lane revealed to People Magazine that Jason Trawick refers to the pop singer as his "everyday princess," so he was inspired to create a regal setting with a tiara motif, which includes 90 small diamonds. 

The ring created a splash this weekend because unlike other celeb sparklers, Britney's weighs in at a modest 3 carats—"Jason didn't want an over-the-top ring with a giant stone." 

In honor of her new bling, we tracked down five sparkly lookalikes (and one fantasy pick so similar, it's scary) for our lovely BG brides:

1. Overstock.com 14K White Gold 1 ct. TDK Diamond Engagement Ring ($1,929.99)