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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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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Royal Weddings by Real Resorts

A red carpet, a champagne toast and a gentle Caribbean breeze; what could be more romantic? Destination wedding theme can be simple elegance for a spectacular once in a lifetime event or the romance of a fairytale. Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel is the first Catholic ocean view chapel in Cancun. It was consecrated to the Queen of Mexico because of the great devotion of her people. Embrace the fantastic beachfront ambience at Real Resorts.


The Mayan Ceremony is spiritual, interactive and in harmony with nature, the universe and the four basic elements (fire, earth, water and air). For this beach side ceremony, the Shaman will bless the union setting and alter for the Mayan gods with flowers, fruit, seeds and fire.

The Eternal Romance Wedding 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.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Aruba Weddings by Divi Resorts

There is no better location than their quiet stretch of Palm Beach. Walk down sand swept aisle complimented by subtle green palm fronds and tropical flowers, and say your vows with the azure sea as your backdrop.


Make the most of your beach wedding with a private after party as the romantic Sunset Beach Bistro. This delightful open-air restaurant features indoor dining with classic Caribbean decor, rounded thatched roofline, and hanging lanterns. Seating extends out to the beach, with tables set in the sand under palm trees wrapped in twinkling white light. The Sunset Beach Bistro accommodates up to 160 guests for a seated banquet, or up to 300 for a beachside affair.

The Divi Aruba Phoenix ballroom is perfect for an indoor celebration. This unique air-conditioned ballroom features vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and a wall of glass with views to the Caribbean ocean. The ballroom curves around a garden lined deck area so that up to 180 guests can easily mingle between indoors and out.

Thinking of something different for your once in a lifetime event? Celebrate your special day island style with Divi Resorts. From wind-swept cliffs to sun kissed beaches they guarantee you an "I do" with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and the gentle music of waves.





Saturday, March 17, 2012

“Yes I do” But only in Queretaro

Queretaro has enviable spaces from baroque temples to neo-classic houses, from colonial cities to picturesque towns; spaces that will give your celebration an air of sumptuousness. It is a state of vice regal and baroque scenarios that have been surrounded by the glamour of the modern and the global tendencies; luxury hotels, colonial houses, majestic haciendas, baroque churches and huge country estates and gardens that create a refined and cozy environment for an unforgettable wedding, an elegant event with a Mexican taste.


Eleven reasons to say "I do" and get married in Queretaro:

1. San Antonio La Galera Hacienda - A Hacienda of the end of the XVII century where the dancing halls are Antique granIaries which now count with the necessary equipment for your wedding. The chapel, which conserves the charm of the original facade, and the sumptuous gardens, create a unique environment.

2. Brisas Hacienda Jurica Hotel - A magnificent option for a romantic and unforgettable wedding. This ex hacienda of the XVI century, beautifully restored, has a chapel, spacious patios and gardens for this special day. In addition, it is well known for its cuisine and its excellent service.

3. Hacienda La Venta Hotel - A one and only combination of modernity and tradition in a majestic hacienda of the XVI century. Its luxury facilities with gardens and a bullring, and an avant-garde service promise a wedding like no other.

4. Hacienda Mision La Muralla Hotel - Revive the Mexican Revolution and enjoy a different wedding in a thematic hotel. It is a beautiful hacienda of the XVIII century, where Mexican history comes to life surrounded by the tranquility of the country.

5. Villa Antigua Hotel - In this hotel, details make the difference. Its gardens are the ideal place for a celebration, and with the planning experience, the organization and the meticulous coordination in the service, your wedding will be a memorable event.

6. El Risco - Have a wedding in a country and tureen environment. The vivid gardens are combined with lakes and waterfalls. It has what it takes to create an unforgettable event, with an area for children and a chapel.

7. Hacienda Santa Catarina - In a subtle combination of Antique and modern, this hacienda offers an ideal place for your wedding. The view and the contact with nature create an extraordinary environment, equipped for a celebration of 1,000 guests.

8. Balvanera Polo & Golf Resort Club - Enjoy a country celebration in an equestrian club with magnificent gardens and terraces, next to a lake with extended and wooded green areas. You can organize your wedding here, just 10 minutes far from the city of Queretaro.

9. Provincia Juriquilla Club - In an exclusive residential zone, a magic wooded place is found. It offers an esplanade and gardens. It counts with the attraction of a Sevillian style bullring and all the necessary services for a one of a kind wedding.

10. Rancho El 7 Hotel - An elegant style, offers you majestic terraces, a bullring, beautiful gardens and a chapel were a sophisticate wedding can take place.

11. La Troje Garden - Ideal for an exclusive wedding in a country environment without the need of going too far. It counts with an extended area with magnificent gardens, a chapel and all the other services.





Saturday, March 10, 2012

Italy’s Romantik Hotels Promotes Destination Weddings

Romantik Hoteliers in Italy are highlighting their most romantic properties as settings for destination weddings. The Romantik Hotel Laurin, an Art Nouveau villa, is situated on the outskirts of Saló with a view of Lago di Garda. Frescoes by Bertolotti and Landi, wrought iron details and refined wood inlays are only a few of the details at the hotel that add to the ambience for celebrations. Visits to nearby Milan and Venice make a trip to this area extra special.


The Romantik Hotel Capo la Gala is located on the water along the Sorrento coast, with hotel balconies overlooking the island of Capri. The Romantik Hotel Villa Giustinian is a Venetian mansion surrounded by an Italian-style park. The Villa is an ideal starting point for excursions to nearby medieval walled cities, wine and prosecco routes, and Venice, which is less than an hour away. Discover the various possibilities to make the most beautiful day even more beautiful, to make unforgettable moments even more memorable and to make togetherness even more romantic.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Magical Weddings in Yucatan’s Maya World

Imagine a place full of mysticism with the Mayan temples of Chichen Itza and Uxmal as witnesses of the most important day of your life. Say I do, surrounded by beautiful lush gardens, and create, together a lifetime date to remember.


An exquisite wedding destination, an exclusive setting, and a romantic resort where to spend your wedding night or your honeymoon are guaranteed when Mayaland takes care of every detail for you. Arrive at your ceremony in style; their fleet of brand new Mercedes Benz can add some glamour to your wedding day by arriving in a luxurious car class 280. Experience the magic of world class jungle resorts, located in the very heart of the archaeological sites of Chichen Itza and Uxmal.