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Within these pages you will find information, links, answers to questions and, other wedding event resources. In one convenient location you will be able to review a wide range of wedding information.

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Finally you may contact us to engage our services as a wedding planner. We also provide travel arrangements for your out of town guests and affordable honeymoon packages.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Real Resorts Romance Wedding Package


Real Resorts Romance Wedding Package

Simple elegance for a spectacular once in a lifetime even, the Eternal Romance Package offers one of the most beautiful and enchanting wedding settings in the world. Keeping ceremonies in mind, Real Resorts has beautifully decorated waterfront gazebos, ideal outdoor settings to exchange wedding vows.

The romance wedding package includes:Decorated wedding gazebo
Wedding cake
CD player for the ceremony (bring your own music)
Champagne toast (domestic brand) after the ceremony
Complimentary upgrade of room or suite (subject to availability upon arrival)
Bride’s bouquet (fresh flowers)
Grooms boutonniere
Witness (if required)
Fruit basket and domestic champagne
Continental breakfast in bed the morning after the ceremony

The Eternal Romance Wedding Package includes:
Special decoration in the couple's suite
Decorated wedding gazebo
Flower centerpiece for the altar
Bride’s bouquet and grooms boutonniere
Wedding cake
Champagne toast (domestic brand) after the ceremony
Professional photography services with 24 color photos on a CD
CD player for the ceremony (bring your own music)
Complimentary upgrade of room or suite (subject to availability upon arrival)
Private romantic candlelit dinner for the couple
Special breakfast in bed the morning after the ceremony
Witness (if required)
25 minute massage for the couple (by appointment)
Late check-out for the couple until 6pm (based on availability)

Classic wedding package includes:
Special wedding souvenir for the couple
Decorated wedding gazebo
Wedding cake
CD player for the ceremony (bring your own music)
Champagne toast (domestic brand) after the ceremony
Complimentary upgrade of room or suite (subject to availability upon arrival)
Natural flower centerpiece for the altar at the ceremony
Bride’s bouquet (fresh flowers)
Grooms boutonniere
Witness (if required)
Champagne breakfast in bed the morning after the ceremony

Luxury package includes:Beautifully decorated setting for the ceremony with red carpet and floral centerpiece on altar
Bride’s bouquet and grooms boutonniere
Pressing of the wedding dress
Wedding cake
Champagne toast (domestic brand) and cold hors d'oeuvres served after the ceremony
Keepsake album with 24 4x6 color prints and a CD
Live mariachi band (45 minute set)
Complimentary upgrade of room or suite (subject to availability upon arrival)
Private romantic candlelit dinner on the beach for the couple
Petit fours and champagne turndown service the evening of the wedding
Witness (if required)
Champagne breakfast in bed the morning after the ceremony
50 minute in-suite couple massages
Hairstyling and makeup for the bride
Spazul manicure and pedicure for the bride (by appointment at spazul)
Late check out for the couple until 6pm (subject to availability)

The star crossed lover’s package includes:Private roundtrip limousine transfer for the couple from airport to resort
Welcome cocktail cruise (1 hour)
Decorated wedding location
Brides bouquet consisting of a dozen fresh roses (brides choice of colors; other flowers are available upon request)
Grooms boutonniere
Solo entertainer (guitarist, violinist, saxophonist subject to availability) 45 min set
Three course dinner reception under the stars
Professional photographer and 36 4x6 color prints, one 6x8 print on a CD
Handmade keepsake wedding album
Professional video services for ceremony and 30 minute edited DVD
Witness (if required)
Breakfast in bed the morning after the ceremony
Rose petal turndown service and scented bath for two
Romantic escape a chocolate body wrap for two fresh fruit plate followed by a relaxation massage then to complete the romantic evening and aphrodisiac bath and a bottle of sparkling wine (by appointment)

Friday, June 18, 2010

Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort & Spa


Set on the Marine National Park, home to one of the world largest and richest reef systems, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa is a unique hideaway, secluded and surrounded by lush vegetation.

After a big renovation, this resort offers upgraded facilities and a unique vacation experience for the discerning traveler.

Since our Mayan ancestors, Cozumel has always been considered the special place. For our Mayan Ancestors, it was a sacred island, home of Ixchel, Goddess of Fertility.

What better way is there to celebrate a special occasion than with all the finest, special touches only to be found at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa? Elegant, luxurious, exhilarating, intimate and exceptionally romantic, there is no doubt that you will find all the magic you are looking for. Imagine strolling along a palm fringed beach of pure white sand against a backdrop of sparkling Caribbean sea or sharing an exquisite dinner together with your loved one while watching the sun settle down at the horizon and the sky lighting up with thousands of stars.

Heart's Desires package includes:
Beach front superior accommodation
Welcome cocktail upon arrival
A red rose’s bouquet in the room at your arrival
Romantic decoration of your room
Welcome regional amenity
Yucatan Awakening Spa Treatment
Sunset Boat promenade
A bottle of Champagne Moet Chandon
One romantic candle dinner
One breakfast in the intimacy of your room or terrace

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Lavishly "Say I Do"


Malliouhana Hotel & Spa Anguilla British West Indies, an extra ordinary 5 nights stay in a Junior Suite to lavishly "Say I Do". They will prepare everything with style from your arrival until they say good bye.

Your stay and your bridal suite
Five nights in a Junior Suite or our Honeymoon Suite with daily Continental breakfast
Welcome greeting at the airport/ferry and transfer to/from hotel
A sunset cruise along the coast of Anguilla on the Hotel's private motor launch with your choice of fruit punch or rum punch

Prior to our wedding ceremony, for the bride to be
Manicure and pedicure
Hairstyle and professional make up including a trial

Their support for your wedding legal requirements
Town car transportation to/from registrar's office
Services of minister or justice of the peace
Marriage stamps and certificate

For your wedding ceremony
Beautiful wedding tent overlooking Turtle Cove beach, Meads Bay beach or in the gardens overlooking the ocean, or any other location of your choice
Petals pathway with flower arrangement
Bridal bouquet and boutonniere
Guitarist and singer
A photographer (36 exposures including negatives and album)
A bottle of French champagne

Your wedding dinner reception at The Restaurant
A four course wedding dinner for two chosen in advance from our a la carte menu
Wedding cake for two

On your wedding night
Wedding night turn down service with petals on bed
Complimentary in room spa (bath, essential oil)
Champagne and seasonal fruit dipped in chocolate

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Let your love soar in our Mexican Caribbean paradise


Mayan ceremony is spiritual interactive and in harmony with nature the universe and four basic elements (fire, earth, water and air). The shaman will bless the union, setting an altar for the Mayan gods with flowers, fruits, seeds and fire. This ceremony takes place on the beach.

Real Resorts Mayan ceremony includes:
Shaman to celebrate the blessing of the Mayan Gods
Live Mayan pre-Hispanic music and sounds
Decorated beach ceremony
Sacred wine as an offering for the bride and groom
Special offerings for the ceremony (fruits candles and flowers)
Crowns of natural flowers for the bride and groom
Complimentary upgrade of room or suite (subject to availability upon arrival)
One bottle of sparkling wine and fruit basket in your suite on night of the wedding
Special suite decoration on the day of the wedding
Guaranteed king size bed
Breakfast in bed the morning after the ceremony
Late check out for the couple until 6pm (subject to availability)

Friday, June 4, 2010

Dreams of a Lifetime can Begin With “I Do" in Aruba


Aruba serenades newlyweds with the rhythms of the waves softly hitting the shore and gentle sounds of rustling palms during a romantic walk on the beach. Aruba is perfectly suited from romantic getaways, honeymoons and weddings. Vacationing pairs are given special treatment with extensive couple-oriented activities, whether dining in intimate eateries, swaying to island tunes in beachside bars or indulging in a shared massage in exotic spas.

Evening Escapades
Couples recline along the deck of a slick catamaran, luxuriating in the soothing sensation of gliding across the sea's surface as you are served colorful refreshing cocktails

Toasts are often made by moonlight. A private dinner set up on the beach over a carpet of white sand, or a romantic meal out on the water to the sway of calm seas, helps provide the continuation of an unforgettable evening.

Lady luck often smiles on the honeymooning couple, with the carnival like atmosphere of the casino lasting into the wee hours of the morning.

Dancing while wrapped in each other's arms to the sounds of a fast-paced salsa or merengue, or in appreciating the footwork of professional dancers during a live show, rounds out the evening, perfectly topped off with a lingering kiss during a last stroll along a deserted beach.

Walking Down a Sand Aisle
Friends and family look on admiringly as a barefoot bride delicately strolls down a sand aisle. The resounding pop of a champagne bottle marks the end of the ceremony as guests rush in to congratulate the gloriously happy couple.

Historic, gabled colonial buildings and quaint island churches create similarly picturesque venues in which to create the once in a lifetime event of a wedding or renewal of vows celebration.


Create Your Memories as Mr. & Mrs.: Daytime Delights
Rising to the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee and the anticipation of a breakfast served bedside is only the start of one of many perfect days experienced together in Aruba.

Lazy days or active afternoons, each are spent in ideal harmony whether hand in hand, exchanging comforting, side long glances while luxuriating along white sand beaches bordered by the warm Caribbean sea, or in breaking out of the beach scene and into the Aruban countryside. Hitting the trail on horseback and racing into an island sunset, sailing through a yet another cloudless day, or sharing laughs as you take on the bumps of the road of an island tour are the many pleasures of Aruba.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Las Vegas Weddings


With more than 100,000 weddings each year, Las Vegas is by far the nation’s wedding capital, and it sometimes seems like there are 100,000 different ways to get married in this city as well. Just about every hotel provides wedding services and dozens of street-front chapels line the Strip and surrounding areas. It’s those down-at-the-heels little chapels that have given Vegas weddings a somewhat sullied reputation, but it’s the mega hotels that have and continue to change the image of a Vegas wedding.

La Bella Wedding Chapel has various wedding packages ranging from the “I Do” package starting at $299 to the “Beautiful” wedding package at $899. It also has a variety of outdoor wedding options from a simple ceremony under a beautiful outdoor gazebo to taking or renewing vows in a helicopter while flying over Las Vegas.

Couples can also get married in one of the Hilton’s luxury suites, including the hotel’s three Sky Villas. The largest of these, the 15,400-square-foot Verona incorporates old-world Venice into every detail from imported Italian marble floors to hand-painted ceilings to the original sculptures, tapestries and paintings that adorn the walls. The vast living area leads to the secluded master retreat overlooking the private, outdoor pool and garden. The suite also has a sculpted observation deck.

The second largest of the Sky Villas at 13,200 square feet, the Tuscany has elaborate detail from its custom wall and ceiling murals to its Italian marble floors and stonework. The courtyard and pool are the focus of the Northern Italian-inspired decor.

The most impressive of the Sky Villas, the 12,600-square-foot Conrad redefines French elegance. The two-story Conrad has an oversized formal dining room and living room that both open to a grand courtyard and pool. The master retreat upstairs connects to a terrace that overlooks the pool and some of the most breathtaking views of the city and surrounding mountains.

If your clients are looking for something a little over the top, the suites are a good option for a ceremony or reception after a wedding in a gazebo, or the Valley of Fire State Park, the Las Vegas Welcome Sign, in a helicopter. The options are endless.”

Choosing the Right Site
Endless options can overwhelm a couple and it may be up to you to step in and narrow those choices down:

There are two wedding salons and one outdoor courtyard at Wynn Las Vegas, but no two events are hosted at the same time. Each salon has a private foyer where guests can gather before the ceremony begins, and a private dressing room for the bride to use up to one hour prior to the event. The Lilac Salon accommodates 65 guests and the Lavender Salon seats 120. The Primrose Court is also available for weddings or mini-receptions. It is a private courtyard that seats up to 100 under a canopy of trees and two whispering fountains.

Two chapels, outdoor ceremony locations and the opportunity to pop the big question in a semi-private area of the Eiffel Tower are all available at Paris Las Vegas. The Chapelle du Paradis has a church-style setting enhanced with columns, detailed gold-leaf designs, crystal chandeliers and cherubs depicted on a blue sky ceiling. The Chapelle du Jardin sports a white cathedral-style design, accented with garden murals throughout. One of the most romantic hotels in Vegas, Paris has about a dozen wedding packages (named after the great wines of France and the Eiffel Tower).

Even that paragon of living to excess, Caesars Palace, can tone things down for a sophisticated wedding ceremony. Caesars has several wedding locations, including two gardens and a terrace. The Classico, Romano and Tuscana are among the traditional chapels. The Classico seats 196 and is decorated in beige, blue and cream with chandeliers and stained-glass windows; the Romano seats 35; and the Tuscana, 80. While decidedly scaled down compared to some of the Palace’s other elements, your clients’ wedding can still be deliciously decadent, as in the La Dolce Vita package, which includes a classical pianist playing during processional and recessional, limo transportation, two nights in a luxury suite, champagne breakfast for two, a $450 spa/salon certificate, four spa facility day passes, dinner for two, show tickets, champagne, chocolate-dipped strawberries and more.

The Forever Grand wedding chapel at MGM Grand a more modern approach to elegance is on display at two MGM Mirage properties. The Forever Grand wedding chapel at MGM Grand decorated in greens and browns with wood accents has a recessed ceiling with a chandelier and room for a piano. Weddings are also held in other areas of the hotel, including a patio ceremony by the pool or a nearby landscaped area, outdoors by the beautiful spa fixture or on the Terrazzo, the hotel’s secluded patio.

With a blend of earth tones, dark woods, modern artwork and glass-beaded lights, the chic ambiance of the wedding chapel at Mandalay Bay sets itself apart. Even the names of its wedding packages exude a New Age, Zen-like state of being Platinum Skies, Crystal Waters, Alluring Breeze, to name a few. Guests can take in views of Mandalay Beach while listening to live piano music. There are three chapels in all, each able to accommodate up to 100.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

"Only Us" wedding package


Malliouhana Hotel & Spa Anguilla British West Indies combines privacy and intimacy without leaving the elegance and sophistication of the resort. It includes a three night stay in an Ocean View Double Room and "Only Us" wedding arrangements which includes:

On your arrival
Three nights in an Ocean View Double Room or in our Honeymoon Suite
Welcome greeting at the airport/ferry and transfer to/from hotel

Prior to your wedding ceremony, for the bride to be
Manicure and pedicure
Hairstyle and professional make up

Our support for your wedding legal requirements
Town car transportation to/from registrar's office
Services of minister or justice of the peace
Marriage stamps and certificate

On your wedding day
Malliouhana floral wedding arch on Turtle Cove beach or in the gardens overlooking the ocean
Bridal bouquet and boutonniere
Guitarist and singer
A photographer (36 exposures including negatives and album)
A bottle of French champagne

Your wedding dinner reception at the Restaurant
A three-course wedding dinner for two chosen in advance from our a la carte menu
Wedding cake for two

On your wedding nightChampagne and seasonal fruit dipped in chocolate