Wonder Weddings

Dreaming of celebrating that happiest of days your wedding in Puerto Rico? You'll be glad to know that tying the knot just got easier, now it is a snap to arrange the perfect destination wedding on the beach, in the mountains, even underwater, if that is what you want! It is always summer in Puerto Rico, so if you dream of balmy days running barefoot on the beach, waves murmuring over the sand, or nights that begin with a golden sunset and end with a champagne colored moon, forget about what season it is. This is the Caribbean: it is always a warm, exotic, and romance place to get married. And it is easy.
Many midsize or small hotels and country inns feature wedding packages and have hosted countless beachside and mountaintop events, so if you want something more intimate be sure to look into the islands of the beaten track locations. You may prefer a simple sunrise or sunset ceremony under the mango tree at the minimalist 20-room Casa Grande Mountain Retreat in Utuado or a barefoot on the beach party literally steps from your room at Hosteria del Mar in Ocean Park.

What will you find in Puerto Rico besides a couple hundred miles of beautiful beaches? Every watersport you can imagine, a score of championship golf courses, hot hotels with hotter casinos, a whole city that is a National Heritage Site, horseback riding, mountain bike and ATV trails, one of the highest and longest zip lines on the planet, a cave system with one of the world’s major underground rivers, the world’s best rums, a rainforest that is considered one of the natural wonders of the world, and much more.

Top 10 romantic sites in Barbados

Bathsheba picnic unique rock formations from an ancient coral reef make for a protected cove with the backdrop of rolling hills and gullies. Catch this blissful spot at low tide when mineral pools form and you have yourself the perfect for a secluded, beach picnic a deux.

Akin to a Castle tucked away in a hidden forest mahogany tree high up on a hill, with breathtaking views over the rugged Atlantic coast, Farley Hill houses a secret mansion in ruins. Escape to nature, and enjoy the welcoming shade of the trees as you take in the dramatic scenery.

Spa at Sandy Lane resort is the ultimate in relaxation and self-indulgence. Here you unwind in a splendid Romanesque building, fronted by a spectacular waterfall, cascading into its own free form swimming pool. For an intimately relaxing 90 minutes, enjoy romantic bliss his and her massage set in your own private treatment suite with a secluded tropical garden.

The Cliff Restaurant terraced into a Cliffside cove's embrace, with flamed torches extending the sunset's lingering glow, this breathtaking dining hot spot perfectly blends quality and elegance with an unparalleled romantic ambience. After dinner, be sure to order a mouthwatering cocktail and head to a private, Oceanside, chaise lounge to view the gently lapping waves with your honey.

Flower Forest Its not only love that blossoms on Barbados! This lush garden forest is rife with vivid flowers, and blooms from all over the world. Take the winding scenic path, heady with clusters of heliconia, orchids and begonias and allow your senses to be wowed with sweet scent and brilliant color.

Bottom Bay frothy aquamarine waves lap the pearlescent soft sand of this idyllic tropical southeast beach. Enjoy the cool breeze moving through the coconut palms, recline and enjoy a good book or take a stroll and explore bottom bay’s overhanging cliff and cave.

Welchman Hall Gully enjoy a walk through this shady tropical paradise complete with rustling bamboo; a melange of Bajan Fruit; and the islands infamous green monkeys. Towering above the Gully, you'll find nutmeg, clove and palm trees which give this unique location a truly exotic ambience.

Graeme Hall to truly experience Barbados natural beauty takes a stroll through Graeme hall nature sanctuary along the serene boardwalk. This natural oasis is a haven for wildlife. Love birds will be rewarded with walk through aviaries giant tarpon swimming in its lake and red and white mangroves

Foul bay discover why locals prefer to keep this hidden cove their little secret. A stone throw from crane beach; foul bay combines dramatic crashing Atlantic waves with a deserted beach. Add a picnic blanket a splash of rum punch and your loved one and you have the recipe for a perfect romantic afternoon

Crane beach is the ultimate picture perfect beach. Its rugged cliffs sparkling waters and pink hued sands are the ideal spot for a champagne picnic for two.

One and Only Celebrations

Resting  between pristine beach and exquisite gardens, One & Only Club is a
picturesque location for wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, engagements and other special
celebrations. From weddings and honeymoons to anniversaries, birthdays or family reunions,
One & Only Ocean Club is the perfect setting for celebrating life's most memorable
occasions. Each and every celebration receives creative, individual attention,
ensuring memories that will last a lifetime.

The spa offers a complement of pre-wedding services, from the signature 4-hour wedding
day delight programme, complete with manicure, pedicure, massage, hair styling and
make-up application for the bride; to the spa's two salon suites, which may be
reserved together for the bridal party's use on the wedding day. A personalized programme
of services is easily arranged by the Spa Concierge for the bridal couple and party.

Newlyweds are treated with special care, discovering surprising touches of thoughtfulness
throughout their stay. A romantic evening turndown service with a unique Bahamian drink; a
bath ceremony; chilled bottle of champagne; and initimate dining experiences for two on
the beach deck under a starlit sky or amidst the beauty of Versailles gardens.

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa provide everything you need to ensure a traditional island wedding that reflects your personal style, whether you want to keep it small and simple or prefer a lavish affair with all the trimmings. Add to this Sofitel Fiji's very own, exclusive, beachside wedding chapel to hold your ceremony and you have a picture perfect scene to celebrate your marriage in a truly memorable way.

A variety of reception venues are also available at the resort, from outdoor garden or beachside settings to glamorous ballrooms and fine dining restaurant options. And when it comes to cuisine and menus, the only limit is your imagination with options including sit down dinners, cocktail receptions, or perhaps a picnic feast.

Personalized ceremonies and receptions can be tailored especially for you. Alternatively, Sofitel offer a range of elegant wedding packages to ensure a Fiji wedding experience.

Wedding Ceremony Package
• Hire for wedding chapel
• Selected garden or beachside venue
• Marriage minister
• Marriage license
• Transfer to and from registry office in Nadi
• Bottle of French champagne
• Tropical wedding bouquet for the bride
• Buttonhole or lei for the groom
• Floral arrangement for altar or signing table

New York's W Hotels Offer 'Right to Unite' Package

New York's new gay marriage law won't take effect until the end of July, but the W Hotels of New York are already offering a Right to Unite package.

The package includes:

* Car service to and from City Hall
* “Right to Unite” Flip Camera to document the nuptials
* Champagne and Custom Wedding Cake
* Suit Press/Shoe Shine OR Dress Steaming
* Suite at one of W Hotels’ New York properties

And for the couple who desires something a bit more lavish, W hotels are offering to plan the nuptials in style at W New York or W Union Square, where the couple will receive two free nights to honeymoon at W Vieques in Puerto Rico. Located in a landmark Beaux Arts building constructed in the 1800s, W Union Square’s Great Room has already hosted many commitment ceremonies and civil unions.

WHEN: July 1st – December, 31 2011

WHERE: All W Hotels of New York:
W Times Square, 1567 Broadway
W Union Square, 201 Park Ave South
W New York, 541 Lexington Ave
W Downtown, 123 Washington St.


*Two night stay at W Vieques is subject to hotel availability, blackout dates may apply. To be eligible for the complimentary nights, guests must book their wedding at W New York or W Union Square by December 31st, 2011.

Hawaii Honeymoon Cruise Package

A new Hawaii honeymoon package that promises exclusive, private experiences for newlyweds is part of American Safari Cruises' offerings aboard its soon-to-debut 145-foot, 36-guest yacht Safari Explorer. The company will begin inter-island cruises between Maui and the Big Island in December.

The romance package includes one of two top-deck balcony suites that feature a living room with a large, flat-screen TV, master bedroom with king bed and Tempur-pedic mattress, refrigerator stocked with the couple's favorite beverages, and bathroom with heated tile floors and Jacuzzi tub. They also will receive a private helicopter tour of Volcanoes National Park (other guests will fly with up to five others), and be honored at a honeymoon celebration one night at dinner.

The couple will be welcomed with Dom Perignon champagne on ice; a platter of chocolate-covered strawberries, fine cheeses and grapes; a rose-petal strewn bed; and two personalized keepsake pillows. They will have first choice of complimentary massage appointments, and their preferred wines will be stocked in the yacht's wine library. The honeymoon package begins at $7,395 per person and includes from-yacht activities, shore excursions, private transfers and complimentary premium spirits and fine wines. Guest-crew ratio is 2-to-1.

A “Proposal Package” in St. Lucia

Cap Maison, a luxury boutique hotel in St. Lucia, is launching a new "Proposal Package," making it easy for would-be grooms to create their own "rose ceremony" as seen on television show, "The Bachelor."

Rates for the package begin at $5,750 from now to March, per room at double occupancy, which offers a savings of 20 percent. From April to December 19, package rates begin at $3,400 per room at double occupancy.

It includes four nights in the signature Ocean view Villa Suite with private pool; a scenic helicopter transfer upon arrival, offering a quick arrival at Cap Maison and aerial views of the island and Piton mountains; a complimentary bottle of Champagne in room upon arrival and much more.

Taj Boston Offers Six-Night Honeymoon to Wedding Couples

Taj Boston is offering a complimentary six-night honeymoon at sister hotels to couples who marry at the property. All Taj Boston weddings include the services of an events planner, a pampering suite for the bride and her attendants, and culinary choices that can be paired with an array of beverages, including wines and Champagnes. The bride and groom will also enjoy a complimentary Taj Boston suite on their wedding night.

The “Fit For a Princess” honeymoon options include a white marble palace in the middle of Udaipur, India’s Lake Pichola; an overwater palm-thatched villa with plunge pool, sun deck and ladder access into the lagoon in the Maldives; a Victorian townhouse on a steps from London’s Buckingham Palace; or recently renovated The Pierre in New York City. Other destination options include San Francisco, Sydney, Dubai, Mumbai or Taj Boston.

To receive the six-night honeymoon, couples must book their 2010 Taj Boston wedding after Sept. 10, 2009, and spend a minimum of $25,000 on wedding-related food and beverage services (exclusive of taxes and gratuities). Expenditures of $25,000 get a Level One Taj Hotels Honeymoon; expenditures of $35,000 or more receive a Level Two honeymoon.

LaPlaya in Naples launches Betrothal Butler program

Nervous grooms-to-be worried about pulling off a successful proposal can get a helping hand at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida with the resort's new Betrothal Butler program.

Priced from $998 through December 31st, the two-night experience includes:
standard resort-package features
deluxe beachfront accommodations
spa treatments, meals and in-room amenities
unique pre-proposal, fiance-tailored services such as proposal wording assistance
a private appointment with Cartier to browse for engagement rings
customized proposal from a menu of five creative options

Grooms are able to plan a proposal that is specifically tailored to the personality of his relationship, making the experience unforgettable. This program allows men to relax and receive assistance on making that special day seamless. The proposal gets a priming with a couple's carriage ride along Fifth Avenue, a couple's massage and in-room Champagne and rose amenities.

If and when the proposal is accepted, the newly engaged couple will enjoy a private beachside dinner with more Champagne, followed by a post-proposal penthouse-suite party to celebrate with any friends and family present. In addition, they get an hour-long engagement-photo shoot, along with a DVD recording, private online album and $50 credit toward prints. Guests who return on the first anniversary of their engagement enjoy 50% off dinner at LaPlaya's Baleen Restaurant and Bar.

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Five-Day Super-Inclusive “Girlfriend Getaway” Package at Grand Lido Braco in Jamaica Starts at $916 Per Person

Grand Lido Braco’s new “Girlfriend Getaway” package delivers with deluxe Super-Inclusive amenities and fun extras like cooking classes, windsurfing lessons, and pampering spa treatments, all for the starting price of just $916 per person.

Women are greeted with a bottle of Champagne in their “Royal Beachfront” accommodations
A welcome basket stocked with Biodroga beauty products also awaits, before the girlfriends indulge in their complimentary manicures and pedicures, and choice of a 30-minute beachside massage or a basic facial at the Blue Mahoe Spa.

Grand Lido Braco’s “Girlfriend Getaway” package starts at $916 per person, land only, and includes:

accommodations;
meals and premium alcoholic beverages;
mani-pedi;
30-minute massage or a basic facial;
pastry class on Mondays and a cooking class on Wednesdays;
windsurfing and scuba diving lesson;
personalized golf instruction;
two-for-one island excursions with Chukka Caribbean Adventures, and a welcome basket with Champagne and Biodroga products.

Have your destination wedding in Nevis and you will be rewarded with the wedding of your dreams!

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