Unleash your fantasies

If you’re dreaming of sweet romance, of being surrounded by dazzling white sand beaches and the bluest clearest sea imaginable, then visit the islands of the Bahamas. Once there you'll find a true tropical paradise with more than 700 stunning islands and cays strung like jewels across the shimmering turquoise waters. Choose from the glitz and glamour of Nassau and Grand Bahaman Island with their sophisticated hotels and casinos or the rustic escapism of the out islands where life slows down its pace and finding a deserted beach to enjoy alone is easy.

Whether you're looking to get married, enjoy an exotic honeymoon or simply seeking a romantic escape. The Bahamas will ensure an unforgettable experience. Whatever dreamy island you pick, you will find a host of leisure activities. That is, if you can drag yourself away from the luxury of your hotel or idyllic palm lined beaches.


It could be an extravagant event with all the trimmings or a simple ceremony on a deserted beach. Imagine a beautiful horse drawn carriage whisking you away to the wedding ceremony, limousine transfers to and from the hotel, swimming with dolphins or tea at Government House. For a Royal Wedding Bliss experience, colonial Nassau is the ideal location. Come see the breath taking blues of their ocean, tickle each other's feet in pink sand and enjoy the warm hospitality of Bahamians. With the Tropical Wedding Bliss experience couples can still enjoy a simple and elegant wedding in a lush garden or on a pristine beach. Steal away to a quiet location or spice up that special day dancing to the rhythmic beat of a Junkanoo Rushout.

The Islands of the Bahamas offer the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure. Wonderful spas await those is search of pampering while great outdoors beckons the more playful honeymooner. If you want to go exploring, The Bahamas serves up to host of exciting ways to fill your time including: Scuba diving, fishing, golfing, shopping, island hopping and yes there is more!

Discover the South Pacific secret for your beautiful wedding or honeymoon

With coconut palms swaying to the rhythm of the breeze, this man made Tropical Island provides a unique location for your Fijian wedding. Wedding facilities in Fiji range from spectacular tropically inspired wedding chapels, traditional thatched wedding bures, beautiful local churches, specifically adapted and decorated boats and even underwater settings.

Making your way across to Fiji takes you into a whole new realm. The warm Fijian welcome makes you feel you’ve slipped into a timeless haven. Indeed, the leisurely pace here permeates you with a sense of calm. It's not surprising that many people choose to wed in Fiji, one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Famous for its long, lazy beaches, swaying palm trees and romantic sunsets Fiji is the perfect backdrop for a South Pacific wedding and honeymoon by the sea.

For the most intimate and memorable marriage unions, the beach is just hard to beat. Secluded beaches, tropical gardens and swaying palm trees or choose their beautiful wedding chapel for an indoor wedding renewal of vows.

And there are churches, chapels and temples of all denominations in villages, towns and cities. For the socially conscious bride and groom they can make your wedding a little greener. Pure Fiji spa’s eco-friendly bonbonnieres and accessories are wonderful gifts of nature favors; sublimely excellent for the skin, senses and the environment.

Island Weddings Abaco Style

While many people may never have the opportunity to be among the rich or famous, the Bahamas specializes in making dreams come true and transforming fairy tales into a reality for any special occasion.


The stunning diversity of clustered islands stand out like gems encircled by crystalline waters, soaring skies and pillowed clouds that create once in a lifetime memories for couples wanting to exchange their marriage vows with almost as many choices of wedding packages as there are islands to choose from. It is no surprise that Abaco is high on the list among the Out Islands.

Come celebrate your destination wedding and honeymoon Bahamian style. All year long their days are jam-packed with fun festivities, food, drinks, and entertainment for everyone! Bring your bathing suit; flip flops and your appetite for food and fun, but leave your cares behind because Abaco knows how to throw a party!

Bay Gardens Beach Resort

At Bay Gardens Resorts, they have created the quintessential romantic setting for lovers on honeymoon, getting married or celebrating special occasions.


From romantic rendezvous on their exclusive pristine beach featuring dreamy sunsets, to heavenly honeymoon havens, to intimate meals at their four superb restaurants, your stay at their Beach Resort, Hotel and Inn, they promise that this will be one of the most memorable romantic experiences of your life.

The resort and spa sits on one of St. Lucia's scenic beaches and in addition to the magnificent settings at their resort, guests have the additional privilege of an incomparably beautiful 2-mile beach vista allowing access to the aquatic delights which include swimming, snorkeling and water skiing.

Princess Weddings

A traditional celebration or an emotional renewal of vows, the long awaited honeymoon their personalized exclusive programs for each event in their Caribbean resorts come with special offers for couples reserving one of their programs (Platinum Suite or Laguna Villa Suite) for eight days.

The Princess packs where they perfectly combine the glamour of the ceremony with personalized care, paying attention to every little detail to enable the couple and their guests to enjoy the emotion and charm of the moment. Private parties on the shore with beautifully decorated gazebos, a Caribbean atmosphere in selected spaces, gala dinners, and live music. This is the perfect place for the most longed for party.

Luxury suites in stunning paradisiacal environments the wedding reception, the guest list, guest accommodation, exquisite food together with excellent decoration provide a subtle and delicate ambience for the perfect princess wedding.

Celebrity's Wedding Experience

A vacation with Celebrity is the perfect way to celebrate any of life's milestones, and no cruise line rises to the occasion like they do. Whether you want to host the perfect wedding for a large number of family and friends, renew your vows in front of a small group, plan a family reunion that unites generations, or commemorate an event like a special birthday or anniversary, in their own incomparable style, they offer a wealth of special touches that can turn your event into the memory of a lifeline.

Custom Wedding Packages - they offer numerous packages and can also custom build around your special day, from an array of offerings.

Saying Your Vows - imagine the romance of being married at sea, or in a picturesque coastal town. On most ships, their captains are licensed to officiate at an onboard ceremony, adding special flair to your nuptials. Of course, if you would rather be married in one of the amazing destinations found on their itineraries that can also be arranged.

Dining - award winning culinary team can furnish you with a wealth of options for your event, including private receptions in specialty restaurants, personalized menus, private buffets, a cocktail reception complete with canapés, and of course, a truly extraordinary wedding cake.

Spa Treatments - it's your day, and their renowned Aqua Spa by Elemis and beauty salon can pamper you in style. Select from dozens of indulgent spa treatments for yourself, or allow them to create a package of spa treatments for your bridal party or other special group.

Special Touches - let Celebrity help you turn your event into a complete experience with entertainment, photographers and videographers, invitations and favors, and onboard formalwear rentals perfectly altered and delivered to your stateroom.

Blue Lagoon Cruises

Island Weddings on Blue Lagoon
Weddings are special, so selecting an exotic private island paradise to get married on with someone else taking care of all the small but important details seem like a dream. With Blue Lagoon Cruises, your dream becomes a reality when you can have a sunset wedding on a secluded beach on our own private island of Nanuya Lailai or on board one of their vessels.

Club Wedding Package
They take care of the license, private car transport, a buttonhole, exotic bouquet, photographer, special wedding album, music and a 20cm wedding cake selected by you. If you book 6 cabins or more, you get the "club wedding" absolutely free!

Princess wedding package
With the license, private car transport, a buttonhole, deluxe bouquet or exotic floral tiara, a photographer, special wedding album a 30cm wedding cake, champagne and later a private picnic in paradise complete with gourmet food and chilled champagne

Royal Lagoon Wedding (Gold Cruise Only)
For the ultimate nuptials, go all out with a two tiered wedding cake, Lagoon Spa Bridal package treatment, arrive as a Fijian queen on a bamboo raft, complete and Fijian warrior escorts to the island after set-up, with a village choir waiting ashore to enchant you with their famed harmonious singing. There's a case of French champagne for a toast with guests afterwards, a relaxed champagne breakfast in bed with a massage and gifts next morning, Later, enjoy a private candlelit dinner with a personal waiter at a secluded point on the island. Book 10 cabins and get the 11th free.

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.

St. Lucian Weddings, Honeymoons and Anniversaries

Saint Lucia is the perfect destination for Caribbean weddings and honeymoons. The natural beauty of this Caribbean tropical island seems created for romantics. Palm fringed beaches, elegant old plantation houses, the soft tropical air, hypnotic steel band music, and the tantalizing aroma of the cuisine, all combined, make weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries popular on Saint Lucia. Wonderful climate, astounding beauty and friendly islanders make Saint Lucia simply perfect, simply beautiful for your special wedding day.

Enjoy a simultaneous, side-by-side massage in a seaside hut with fragrant oils scented of the tropics, or better yet, learn the secrets of a couples massage as you explore ancient techniques with your loved one. Many of the island's award winning spas recognized for being among the Caribbean's best.

A sunset cruise, champagne on a moonlit beach, a private tour aboard a yacht, lunch for two at a cozy cove beneath the Pitons all sizzle with romance and are just the beginning of the many romantic activities to be enjoyed on Saint Lucia where the tropical beauty alone radiates passion. There are so many reasons to visit Honeymoons, weddings, anniversaries or just make up an occasion to bask in the romance.

What can be more romantic than a beach wedding on a perfect strand of white sand with the soft music of waves accentuated by the rustle of swaying palm branches, all under the clear blue of the Caribbean sky? Enjoy a horseback ride to a picturesque beach, dismount, get married, toast with chilled champagne, nibble on a beautifully decorated cake and then ride back. Alternatively, if you like the horse idea, but prefer not to ride, how about a quaint ride in a flower strewn horse drawn carriage to the beautifully landscaped gardens of Pigeon Island. Rent a yacht for the special occasion and then sail into the sunset. Not adventurous enough: Scuba divers known to take the plunge amidst the underwater wonders of the Caribbean Sea. Mountain bike to the top of the expert tinker's trail and exchange vows while applauding the achievement of getting there. End a hike to the tiptop of piton in an exchange of vows surrounded by the most impressive panoramic views, or how about the rhythmic whirl of helicopter blades as the background music with the mountain ranges of Saint Lucia stretching up to join the celebration.

Musketcove Island Resort & Marina

Located on Malolo Lailai Island, just off the coast from Nadi, Musket Cove Island Resort offers a variety of choices for a unique island wedding. Take your vows at sunset on the beach with the sand between your toes or walk along the jetty, your own private aisle over the turquoise sea or for a more traditional wedding our chapel is set among lush gardens overlooking the beach.

Wedding Package
• Donation and return transfer for minister/celebrant
• Tropical bouquet and matching button hole
• Choir or Fijian island band for ceremony
• Fijian style arch decorated with tropical island flowers
• Photographer 2 rolls, negatives, prints, album and transfers included
• Romantic candlelit dinner for two at the pier including a three course menu and dedicated wait staff
• Traditional Fijian warriors as escort for the bride
• One hour aromatherapy massages and foot ritual for both the bride and groom in the couple's room at the Mandara Spa

Renewal of Vows
• Donation and return transfer for minister/celebrant
• Fijian island band for the ceremony
• Fijian style arch decorated with tropical island flowers
• Photographer 2 rolls, negatives, prints, album and transfers included
• Romantic candlelit dinner for two at the pier including a three course menu and dedicated wait staff

Hundreds of Dreams, Thousands of Details, Millions of Memories

Imagine exchanging vows barefoot on the beach as you are caressed by warm ocean winds at sunset, with your closest friends and family there to celebrate your special day. The time leading to your wedding is filled with excitement as your special day draws near. With the Westin Resort, Aruba, you can bask in the anticipation, assured that every detail is attended to. Our promise is to make your entire wedding experience absolutely perfect, and to create a truly unique and memorable event.

Sunset Ceremonies
• Arrangement and fees for minister
• Professional photographs in a mini album
• Bridal bouquet & boutonniere
• Champagne at wedding site
• Fresh flower arrangements
• One tier wedding cake
• Bridal hair & makeup appointment
• Caribbean steel pan

Special touches to consider
• Chilled towels after the ceremony to cool everyone off
• One hour of chef's choice of hors d'oeuvres and open bar while wedding pictures are being taken

In order to get legally married in Aruba, couples must first have a civil ceremony in our beautiful historic "Stadhuis" (Civil House) located downtown Oranjestad. After this ceremony, couples may have their unions "blessed" on the sugary white sands of the Westin Resort; Aruba by either religious or non-denominational officiates.

Aruba Weddings and Honeymoons

Aruba's romantic environment of sunset lit beaches and private beach coves have long endeared the island as a honeymoon destination. Now both the celebration of the honeymoon as well as the actual wedding ceremony and reception can also take place on the island. As one of the hot spots for both weddings and honeymoons in the Caribbean, couples seeking romance in Aruba find they come away with their fair share of memorable moments to accompany the wedding and honeymoon photos that will soon be carefully pasted in the albums back home.

Civil marriages are performed in the salon of the historic City Hall building in downtown Oranjestad. After the legal marriage, couples may also wish to enjoy a religious ceremony, either in one of Aruba’s churches or synagogues, or even with a blessing held right on the beach.

Visitors wishing to carry out their civil marriage in Aruba must provide an apostille report from their country of citizenship. If either party has been divorces, he or she must submit a copy of the divorce decree; if one has been widowed, a death certificate must be produced. Other documents necessary for the ceremony to be carried out include copies of birth certificate, with the raised seal, and valid passports from the couples’s witnesses. All documents must be faxed for review and then submitted by courier at least one month prior to the desired wedding dates.

Ceremonies are performed Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:00pm and on Saturday by special request and upon availability. After the wedding comes the unforgettable honeymoon and Aruba perfectly fits the bill for this very special occasion. The majority of Aruba’s resorts participate in the one cool honeymoon program where couples receive the red carpet treatment right from the start with the resort providing a complimentary bottle of champagne of wine, complimentary souvenir gift, complimentary honeymoon doorknob hanger and a certificate for a free night during the following year's return stay.

Matangi Private Island Resort Fiji

Matangi Private Island Resort is the perfect South Pacific destination for couples seeking and exclusive Fiji private island hideaway. Our nine bures and three unique tree houses, set among exquisite surroundings, offer a harmonious balance between modern comforts and traditional Fijian island flair. Matangi Private Island Resort is undoubtedly one of the finest romantic beach resorts in Fiji that specializes in intimate weddings and honeymoons. There tranquil setting, also offers fine dining, spa services, premier snorkeling and scuba diving.

Island Wedding Package
• Legal registration on Taveuni Island
• Services of a wedding coordinator and minister of religion
• Decorated site
• Floral leis for the, bride, groom and witnesses
• Floral head piece or hair flowers and bouquet for the bride
• Fijian choir warriors
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• Tropical rum punch and canapés following the ceremony
• Wedding cake
• Special Matangi wedding gift
• Private dinner at a romantic location

Renew your vows in paradise
• Decorated site
• Floral leis
• Floral head-piece or hair flowers and bouquet
• Fijian choir
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• Tropical rum punch and canapés
• Special Matangi gift
• Private dinner at a romantic location

Destination Weddings in Mexico

Solmar Hotels & Resorts collection is offering couples the chance for a destination dream wedding in Mexico. The three properties under the Solmar umbrella, including Solmar All-Inclusive Resort & Beach Club, Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa or the Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa, offer guests a variety of options with regard to accommodations and services.

For couples who have selected Playa Solmar as the location for their upcoming nuptials, Solmar Hotels & resorts offers an array of wedding packages:

The "Intimate Package" is available for groups of up to 20 guests, designed specially to cater to private ceremonies with a small number of family and friends. The "Inspiration Package" is available for groups of 20 to 50 guests and offers a unique element of a complimentary two-night stay certificate to be redeemed on the couple's one-year anniversary. Finally, the "Serenity Package" caters to large group of 50 to 100 guests and features a Baja Moon Experience for the bride and groom, consisting of an 80-minute couple’s massage under the Los Cabos moon.

Additionally, Solmar Hotels & Resorts recently introduced the "Eternal Romance Package" for married couples interested in renewing their vows in paradise. Also available is the "Sweet Escape Package" for couples interested in eloping under the Baja sun.

Package prices range from $610 to $2,260 and include a marriage certificate, romantic set up on the beach, a bridal bouquet and groom boutonniere, 20 percent discount on a Spa massage and more.

Have a different wedding/honeymoon experience at their intimate and picturesque resort

Its beautiful Dutch colonial architecture will take your breath away; and it pristine white beach and turquoise blue water will exceed your every expectation; warm smiles, friendly staff, spacious full equipped studios and suites, fine dining and great amenities.

Unwind in a warm ambiance at Mango’s Restaurant. Exquisite dishes, all prepared with a Caribbean flair. Mango’s is semi-open air so you can feel the warm tropical breeze and enjoy the wonderful beach scenery in the background. For a unique beach dining experience visit their restaurant on the beach; Passions restaurant, offering the freshest “Reef Cuisine”, and the most stunning sunset view on the island.

Make the most memorable experience with a simple civil ceremony at Aruba’s Colonial Town Hall, a romantic sunset blessing barefoot on their beautiful beach or an extravagant celebration with family and friends. When the last notes of your wedding music fade into the night, your perfect Caribbean honeymoon awaits you at the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort.

Amenities include but not limited to: Free high speed internet access, fresh water pool with waterfall, complimentary beach & pool lounges & towels, activity desk & car rental service, weekly manager’s cocktail party, movie night on the beach and more.

Hideaway Resort Coral Coast

Your wedding by the beach at Hideaway Resort will be the most memorable event of your life. You have a whole choice of venues seaside, the Golden Door Pavilion or Tagaqe Point. The sun setting, the gentle breeze and you, it is time to rejoice your love and where better than Hideaway Resort on Fiji's famous Coral Coast. Groups from 2-100 can be accommodated in our beautiful, tropically appointed ocean view or frangipani bures. There beach side villas provide the ultimate romantic setting.

Romance Wedding Package
• Celebrant
• Documentation and marriage certificate
• Venue preparation and decoration

Extras
• Wedding cake
• Village choir
• Hire of traditional costumes and two attendants
• Dinner for two
• Bridal beauty package
• Still photography
• Video photography
• Floral arrangements
• Marquee hire

Likuliku Lagoon

Located in Fiji's popular Mamanuca archipelago amongst pristine waters, Likuliku Lagoon Resort is a haven for couples who wish to recapture their romantic spirit. Weddings at Likuliku can range from the simplest ceremony through to the popular Fijian celebration. Likuliku has designed two very special wedding packages to combine the most essential requirements for any style or sized ceremony.

Marau Eternal Happiness package
• Fresh salusalu floral lei greeting on arrival at the resort
• Bure flower decoration
• Bottle of French champagne on arrival
• Escort and transfer to Nadi registry office (Nadi based hotels only)
• Registration and documentation fee
• Ceremony location and set up
• Minister or celebrant fee including transfers/meals
• Likuliku lagoon framed wedding certificate

Dodomo True love package
• Same inclusions as the marau package plus:
• Bridal posy and orchid lei for the groom
• Fijian choir
• Fijian warrior guard and escort
• Traditional fijian wedding attire (if required)
• Bottle of French champagne for ceremony toasting
• Terrace candlelit wedding dinner for two
• Tatadra spa bridal package a luxurious treatment for the bride and groom to be. The bride will enjoy an island foot
• Wrap followed by a paradise body glow and aromatic massage. The groom will experience a healing stone massage.

Introducing the New Club Med Sandpiper Bay

Invite your clients to experience the new Club Med Sandpiper Bay, the only all-inclusive resort in the US. When it reopens in December after a $25 million transformation, the Port Saint Lucie, Florida property will be the flagship of Club Med premium sports resorts. The 216-acre renovated Sandpiper Bay will feature world-class sports training, elite fitness and wellness facilities, two new gourmet restaurants and enhanced room accommodations.

Sandpiper Bay will be a beautiful backdrop for a bride and groom’s picture-perfect wedding. Renovations will include a grand ballroom and an outdoor wedding ceremony site overlooking Florida’s beautiful St. Lucie River. The policy of having only one wedding on property per day gives couples complete exclusivity and allows them to keep their special day to themselves. Club Med Sandpiper Bay will offer three wedding packages for couples to choose from, and a personal wedding specialist to coordinate on-site amenities.

The Ultimate Wedding Destination

Come celebrate your dream wedding on one of Fiji's 333 beautiful islands. Experience that romantic feeling in this truly relaxing tropical paradise. Weddings in Fiji are recognized as legal worldwide. In Fiji wedding parties are often able to take over an entire resort for total privacy or just the two of you on a picnic on an exclusive coral atoll. A choice of beautiful locations range from saddlebacks to tropical rainforest, barefoot to ballroom, glass sided chapels to traditional churches on any of our 333 islands. The culture with natural hospitality seeped in fascinating tradition, Fiji is a land of song and dance.


Wedding Requirements
Overseas visitors intending to get married in Fiji are required by law to obtain and sign a marriage license from the nearest registry prior to the ceremony with an average of 36 hours in advance. The couple must provide the following personal documents to the registrar for verification purposes at least two weeks before the wedding:
• Original birth certificate
• Valid passport
• Divorce papers if applicable
• Death certificate if previous spouse is deceased
• Written parental consent is required if either party is under 21 years of age
• A certificate of single status or certificate of no legal impediment must be produced only if:
• Marriage between a Fiji citizen and a foreign citizen
• Marriage by former citizens of Fiji
• Marriage between foreign citizens residing in Fiji
• Marriage applicants from Japan must produce the koseki-shouhon to certify their personal details

Excellence Group Luxury Resorts

Get married in all adult paradise, where your suite is showered with rose petals, a horse-drawn Carriage takes you to the chapel and all you have to say is "I do".

Tucked away along the Dominican Republic's eastern coastline is Cap Cana, often referred to as the World's Next great destination. Excellence Luxury resort is easily among the most luxurious and romantic destinations in the Caribbean. This resort offers spacious castle suites, amazing 2600 square foot island suite, with two-level accommodations, ultra modern fixtures and service that borders on the sublime all on its own private island.

Playa Mujeres lies just north of Cancun on a 20-mile peninsula that feels wonderfully remote but is surprisingly accessible. Our oasis of virgin beaches and lavishly appointed architecture exudes contemporary luxury.

Riviera Cancun, on Mexico's fabled Riviera Maya coast, is sun-bathed in the mysteries of the ingenious Mayan culture. If you have a taste for classic luxury, Riviera Cancun is where you belong.

Their resorts locations are celebrated for their spectacular sunrises, their warm waters and breathtaking beaches. Quiet elegance is the hallmark of each of our properties where tranquility and exclusivity reign.