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Showing posts with label chapel. Show all posts
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Friday, April 4, 2014

Cancun Weddings and Romance


Cancun a modern city with majestic landscapes offers ideal settings for a romantic escape, a unique wedding or that unforgettable honeymoon. Ceremonies are held  on the beach as well as in different locations within the hotels: in ocean view ballrooms, chapels, gardens, terraces, foyers, gazebos and piers with thatched roofs or even on board a boat while at sea, typical Mexican weddings and Mayan ceremonies. Whether you are looking for that unique tropical, exotic atmosphere or a modern and sophisticated style for your wedding you will be pleasantly surprised by the different settings Cancun offer you.

Its natural attributes marvelous scenery the cultural wealth of the area and a vast touristic infrastructure make Cancun a favorite destination worldwide for holding celebrations and enjoying romance. Cancun is the perfect setting for love, pleasure, passion and experiencing unforgettable moments. It is a magical place where you be in harmony with nature while enjoying all the comforts of a large city set in the lush jungle.

You've all heard the expression that one size doesn't fit all, but that doesn't exactly apply to a destination like Cancun. What does apply is the sheer scope and variety of choices Cancun offers that can marry adventure travel with a relaxing spa experience and a day at the beach. It is also one that has the ability to match virtually any travel budget and time frame, something that makes it an option for any potential traveler. A romantic warm and exotic setting awaits the thousands of couples who visit us each year. From fun outings, to fine shopping, to superb dinning and nightlife, Cancun is ideal for both seclusion seekers and activity oriented couples.

How about sunsets and fine wine to end the day? Head to La Europea (a gourmet and wine shop next to La Isla Shopping Center) and their lagoon facing patio. Pop open a nice Malbec, order a cheese plate and relax. You'll find unique wedding venues and plenty of activities to keep wedding guests entertained.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

The Ideal Destination for a Wedding or Honeymoon

There is a combination of close proximity, a wide range of activities sure to please every age group, plenty of outdoor adventures, dining choices and miles of sandy beaches. Whether you're looking for total relaxation or a fun adventure, the perfect destination wedding awaits.




Puerto Vallarta is without a doubt an excellent place to spend an unforgettable honeymoon or wedding. Besides their enchanting natural benefits, there is an array of things to do appealing to all generations, such as taking in a romantic sunset walk on the Malecon, relaxing in a day spa, sharing the wondrous experience of swimming with dolphins or taking a zip line adventure in the Sierra Madre or perhaps just a refreshing drink in the shade of a palm tree by the pool.



There could be no more romantic place to get married than Puerto Vallarta. The spectacular tropical setting of Azure Ocean and lush mountains, unlimited opportunities to have fun, and every pampering amenity adding up to the perfect stage on which to begin your lives together. Whether your heart's desire is a traditional wedding or an alternative ceremony, they have the absolutely perfect venue for it. From beachfront or mountaintop hotels and restaurants to private chapels, elegant villas, luxurious yachts, secluded beaches, you name it. Puerto Vallarta is your best choice for such a memorable occasion.



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 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, September 24, 2011

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

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Shangri-La Fijian Resort


Shangri-La Fijian Resort is located on Fiji's coral coast, a 45-minute drive from Nadi International Airport.

Set on a 109 acre private island with a causeway joining it to the mainland, the resort has natural white sandy beaches and a large natural lagoon forming a protected bay in front of the main swimming beaches, making it ideal for swimming and water sports.

The resort offers a wide range of dining options with six restaurants, five with water vistas, and six bars. The resort has one of the most extensive sporting and recreation facilities in Fiji.

For those who have dreamt of getting married in paradise, Shangri La's Fijian Resort and Spa offers a range of stunning outdoor venues and a spectacular non denominational Seaside chapel with views of the Pacific Ocean.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Barbados Weddings made in paradise

Barbados has a long tradition of hosting newlyweds and the island can provide all the necessary ingredients to ensure the intimate sojourn you'll always remember with great pleasure. Explore their ancient cultural history or some of the world’s oldest rum distilleries and buildings. Reminisce in the splendor of a former plantation house or discover our world underwater. A romantic escape to Barbados is limitless and so are the possibilities.

Adventurous couples will enjoy discovering the many facets of Barbados by indulging in the best spa experiences, exploring Barbados ancient sugar history, its run distilleries and former plantation houses, or an exciting surf or scuba lesson or two. In Barbados it's always the season for love. Our rich unique culture, tropical island breeze and beautifully restored architecture sets the perfect atmosphere for a truly quintessential romantic experience.

Discover your perfect place whether it be, in a secluded flower forest, in a picture perfect chapel or synagogue; or the epitome of old world charm, at a Barbadian plantation house. Old stone churches, mahogany groves, heritage sites. Botanical gardens, breathtaking hilltops, secret covers. Where better to say I do.

Maybe it's the promise of fabulous, world class, dining that you and your loved one will feast upon every day and each night, or the option of the most beautiful white sandy beaches to relax and languish in by day, which intrigues you. Perhaps it's the serenity of 70 miles of glorious beaches, with gently swaying palms that will lure you to honeymoon in Barbados.


Things to know about getting married in Barbados:

Documents
A valid passport or the original or certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate or travel documents

If either party was married previously and widowed, a copy of the previous marriage certificate and the deceased spouse death certificate

If either party was divorced, an original decree absolute or certified copy of the final judgment.

If the decree absolute is in a foreign language, the document should be translated by an authorized notary public officer.

Roman Catholic ceremony

Premarital inquiry completed and signed by the couple

Baptismal certificates for both parties indicating their freedom to marry

Statement of freedom to marry signed by the couple’s parish priest

Certificate proving participation in a marriage preparation program

Permission to marry or dispensation from disparity of cult issued by the bishop of the Catholic Church, if only one member of the couple is Catholic

Copies of applicable declarations of nullity, or death certificates for previous marriage ending with spouse's death

Testimonial letters from the bishop

Civil Requirements
A civil marriage license must be obtained here in Barbados by visitors. Parties need to present suitable identification.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

09/09/09 Say 'I DO' on this memorable day!

Pick your fantasy wedding and tie the know on September 9 in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is the wedding capital of the world, and chapels across the city are gearing up for one of the busiest days of the year. Whether you are engaged and looking for a wedding date, or renewing your vows for the second time, plan on Las Vegas - and plan on 09/09/09 for your special day.

The Stratosphere Hotel has the highest (in altitude) wedding service in the city. The Chapel in the Clouds at the top of the famous tower serves as the ceremonial center of your day, but the 360 degree view from your reception inside the 'Top of the World' restaurant will finish the day off with a spectacular sight! Head to Paris - down the boulevard, for a romantic ceremony in Le Chapel De Paris. Enjoy a panoramic view of the glittering city below from the Eiffel Tower Restaurant.

Check out the Little White Wedding Chapel for drive-thru weddings, Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel for themed weddings with Elvis and 50's rock n' roll icons, or a regal ceremony at the Canterbury Chapel at Excalibur. There are more than 50 wedding chapels in Las Vegas.