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Saturday, July 16, 2016

A Blissful Celebration



To capture that perfect moment, that one of a kind celebration of joy in unity, begin that journey of a lifetime at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, an exclusive and timeless setting where love shines as bright as the midday sun.

The seductive location a natural peninsula along the western coast of Mexico, surrounded by lush vegetation provides the perfect backdrop for the celebration of a lifetime.  Rich local color and the surrounding community make for an eclectic and unique experience.

Walk the aisle on the beach with the sun setting on the horizon, and plan a gorgeous reception in the Astor Ballroom, with more than 2,600 square feet of space and elegant interiors. For wedding guests, the Resort features 89 spacious guest rooms and 31 luxurious suites, in tile roofed Mexican style casitas along the Pacific Coast.

The St. Regis Punta Mita meets the highest level of personalization for the ceremony where their world class staff will meet every need with flawless precision, ensuring an impeccable experience and beautiful memories for you, the special couple, and your guests.

To find out how we can personalize your wedding or event, contact us today.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Your Palm Beach Wedding at The Colony Hotel

The Colony Hotel has hosted some of Palm Beach's most glorious events for over 60 years. The Colony offers everything from an informal Barbeque to their now famous Friday night Motown Dance party. At the Colony, your Wedding Weekend with family and friends will be a truly memorable one.

At the Colony, your Wedding guests will enter their lush tropical garden, where enchanting luminaries will light the way to The Palm Court. There, white-gloved butlers will pass among your guests, offering fine Canapés, Wine and Champagne, while bars are fully stocked with premium brands for you reception. At the appropriate moment, Colony Captains will guide your guests into our elegant Pavilion which is beautifully decorated and artfully lit to create just the right mood, for your special occasion, Sparkling Champagne, Fine Wine and Cocktails will continue uninterrupted through Dinner, Dancing and Toasts to honor the Bride and Groom.

To find out how we can personalize your wedding or event, contact us today.


Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Live Love Le Blanc

Welcome to heaven on earth Le Blanc Spa Resort located in the heart of Cancun with white decor, is an all-inclusive, adults-only paradise that positively glows against the blue Caribbean Sea. Infinity pools overflow onto Mexico's white sand beaches. A world class spa waits to pamper you indulge in luxe guestrooms, haute cuisine, and personalized service with nearly one staff member per guest. Your experience here will be one of effortless enjoyment.

Imagine your wedding or honeymoon in this dreamlike setting of white sand, blue water and indulgent hospitality. Whether you seek a private service or a ceremony with family and friends, you'll find the perfect wedding and reception package here. If you wish, add the luxurious decor of a Royal Wedding with special touches like rich drapery and elegant floral arrangements to make your day glow. The Zen Garden wedding features a private bridal dressing suite, Zen inspired natural centerpieces and reception. The Signature Wedding, the ultimate wedding experience comes complete with photography packages, solo violinist and reception.

At the adults only Le Blanc Spa Resort, impeccable service and uncompromising attention to detail are celebrated every day. From the moment you and your guests arrive, you know this wedding will be a success on every level. Your guests will revel in the pure luxury of a resort so far above the usual wedding destination Le Blanc is the perfect choice for your most elite groups of 20 - 400.

At the adults only, all inclusive Le Blanc Spa Resort, you'll indulge completely in a truly romantic wedding. Every couple has its own personality, and so will your wedding at Le Blanc. Share a private retreat with your partner or relax with your bridal party. Enter the spa's serene setting and feel any pre-nuptial stress melt away.  You've lived this moment a thousand times in your mind and now its here, even more amazing than you ever imagined.

When you select Le Blanc Spa Resort as your wedding destination, you open the door to an extraordinary collection of life experiences. Gathering with loved ones in a romantic Caribbean setting, exchanging your vows in view of the sea, exploring the majesty of Mayan civilization, dancing to the pulsating beat of Cancun’s lively music, drinking champagne together beneath the stars; Once special wedding one magical honeymoon a lifetime of memories.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Quintessential Key West

Experience your special wedding day in paradise, Ocean Key Resort & Spa offers the most premier and elegant wedding location in Florida for your dream wedding. Imagine exchanging vows on the beautiful ocean terrace as a soft glowing Florida sun slowly sets over the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether it's your first special day, a renewal of vows or getting remarried, Ocean Key Resort & Spa is the perfect wedding destination offering elegant banquet rooms and suites.

Ocean Key Resort & Spa has the unique distinction of being able to claim Zero Duval Street as its location, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the sunset pier with its famous daily sunset celebration.

If you have ever dreamed of a wedding ceremony or reception on Mallory square, step over to the ocean key for an incomparable level of service and luxury. With ocean key resort & spa located directly adjacent to the famous Key West sunset celebration, you are only steps away from all of the excitement yet your catered event will be completely private!

Be it casual or formal, the beautiful sunset pier lends itself to personal touches. Be Distinct. Be You.

Whether you envision a small, intimate wedding ceremony or a large, formal affair, your wedding dreams can be realized. Create an experience with them that can never be duplicated.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Cambridge Beaches Resort - Weddings & Honeymoon

The resort provides both a picturesque and romantic setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions with spectacular water views from every vantage point of the property. Bermuda has long been a popular choice for honeymooners and couples seeking intimate weddings away. The islands natural beauty and year round mild, sub-tropical climate, with sunshine throughout the year, makes it an ideal wedding locale for any time of the year.

The resort offers a wide array of stunning indoor and outdoor venues for both wedding ceremonies and receptions, including four private beaches; picturesque Sea view Gardens and nature preserve; and gorgeous lawns, beautiful bluffs and coves.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

A Caribbean wonderland where wedding dreams come true

Your dream of a tropical wedding with your loved ones and closest friends is easily attainable at Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas. Their inspiring setting, framed by turquoise lagoons and the brilliant blue Atlantic Ocean, will create lifetime memories.


For the ceremony and reception, magnificent Oceanside venues, polished service and exciting menus with delectable gourmet foods are the cornerstones of their appeal. Whatever your vision of a wedding in a tropical paradise, Atlantis Paradise Island provides an unparalleled selection of venues to suit any size wedding party, whether it's four or 400. From secluded, romantic locations to a wonderful garden or poolside surrounded in Maya architecture, Atlantis gives you a diverse selection of venues for the ceremony and reception. Whether you want to pledge your love while barefoot on a white-sand beach or declare your love in an elegant ballroom, Atlantis can accommodate you.

After the vows, when it’s time to celebrate, Atlantis' highly trained chefs offer a sumptuous selection of preset menu options, as well as theme-party and custom-designed menus. At night, when it's time to relax, take a deep breath and dance and party the night away. No matter where you choose to stay, you and your guests will enjoy full access to all of Atlantis' fabulous amenities.



Saturday, June 9, 2012

Make your Wedding Dreams Come True at the Langham, Boston

Elegant and historic, The Langham, Boston inspires romance and makes dreams come true.


Wilson Ballroom

Shimmering chandeliers cast a brilliant light over your joyous party as you celebrate beneath the magnificent vaulted ceilings. The splendid grand ballroom of The Langham Hotel Boston will charm and delight your guests and is a marvelous setting for your lifelong memories.

Esplanade

Celebrate your wedding reception in the Esplanade, an open space with floor-to-ceiling views of the Norman B. Leventhal Park at Post Office Square. The Esplanade is perfect for large social affairs and can comfortably seat up to 170 guests with their built-in dance floor. For larger affairs, they can combine the Esplanade and Cafe Fleuri to accommodate 220 guests.

Cafe Fleuri

Perfect for a bridal shower, Café Fleuri’s Chocolate Bar is offered seasonally every Saturday and features confections that will inspire any chocolate lover. The Café’s lavish Sunday brunch buffet is ideal for your post-wedding breakfast, offering live entertainment and interactive culinary stations.



Saturday, February 18, 2012

Live Large at Land's End

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort entices guests to "live large at land's end". Perched beachside on the southernmost tip of Baja California, the Mediterranean-inspired, finds a restful spot in the tourist corridor between colonial San José del cabo and vibrant Cabo San Lucas.




Brightly decorated hacienda-style accommodations, first class service and spectacular surroundings create a dreamy setting for your wedding and romantic getaway. Lovers enjoy a luxury room with a private balcony and spectacular sea view. Or you can relax by the infinity pool, where attentive pool concierges distribute iPods and icy cocktails, at the full service oasis spa, or along the beach, diving into the glistening sea of Cortez from the resort's swimmable beach.



Brides and grooms promising forever at Hilton Los Cabos choose among several ceremony and reception locations and styles, from beachfront casual to ballroom formal. You also select from a long list of gourmet catering options, or you can work with the executive chef to create a custom menu. Hilton Los Cabos performs both legal and non-legal ceremonies in Spanish and English with your preference of judge or minister. Their ample wedding venues include traditional ballrooms, outdoor terraces and even a beachfront pavilion. The resort is dedicated to making sure the special day is designed, planned and executed according to each couple's unique dreams and wishes.



Saturday, October 29, 2011

Tropical wedding bliss in Grenada


Romantic spots on the island range from ornate gazebos at the edge of a beach to historic plantation houses. Some of Grenada’s hotels and resorts offer wedding packages complete with license, legal fees, decorations, cake minister, photographer and even witnesses, if necessary. Lush mountain waterfalls, glorious beaches, tropical gardens and grand plantation homes are just some of the special locales that can be used for your Destination Wedding on the romantic island of Grenada.

After the wedding the honeymoon, of course, and some hotels and inns on Grenada offer newlyweds a complimentary room upgrade, along with a basket of the island's famed tropical fruits. To help them begin their first day of marriage, a complimentary champagne breakfast is also usually provided. A variety of complete honeymoon packages is also available. Officiates are available to perform religious and personalized non denominational nuptials. Local flowers, foods, music and handcrafted wedding favors can help make a Grenada wedding like no other.

There are many ways to personalize a wedding on Granada. A catamaran might transport the couple and their guests to a secluded offshore island beach backed by a forest of coconut, sea grape and almond trees, with a floral arch and a backdrop of surrounding islands for the ceremony. A walk through a spice plantation, scented with cinnamon and nutmeg, might lead to a flower bedecked wedding bower in a private garden or a lawn of an elegant manor house. Couples also might opt to exchange their vows in front of one of Grenada's cascading waterfalls, surrounded by wild flowers and lush rainforest vegetation.

Special local touches can start with elegant locally produced invitations featuring a visual floral theme that might be echoed in the programs and wedding favors. Live steel band music, special foods, and fragrant local flowers used in floral arches, fresh hair flowers for the bouquet and boutonniere, and petal confetti add local flair to a wedding. Individually sewn hand painted spice bags and handcrafted spice necklaces, a traditional local gift, make unique wedding announcements or wedding favors. Gift baskets packed with island made items such as rum, organic body oils, soaps, scents and spices, along with a music CD or guidebook, enhance the happy memories of both the island and nuptials for the wedding party and their guests.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

You & Me & Roses & Sea


Begin your memories of happiness and love under the sun and beside the sea. A traditional celebration or an emotional renewal of vows the long awaited honeymoon! Their exclusive customized programs for each event in their Caribbean resorts come with special offers for couples reserving one of their special programs for eight days.

The princess packages 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 exquisite food together with excellent decor provide a delicate ambience, with a team of professionals attending to the smallest details, on this important day. A team of individuals ready to help you on the happiest day of your life!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Your perfect day


Say "I do" with the sand between your toes in a tropical paradise. The Flaboyant Hotel is nested in a lush green hillside with breathtaking views of the beautiful island of Grenada. Their guests enjoy the most stunning scenes of the impressive white sands of grand anse beach. Cooled by the sea breeze, the Flamboyant Hotel offers the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday, surrounded by tropical gardens and sea views by day and spectacular star gazing at night.

For those who dream of Caribbean Weddings, The Flamboyant Hotel is proud to introduce newly revised wedding packages that offer truly memorable and captivating experiences, tailored for virtually all who seek the refreshing ambience of a Spice Isle wedding. Couples have a choice of beach, garden or terrace location for their ceremony, together with private air conditioned banqueting rooms for larger parties.

For couples inviting family and friends to their wedding, Grenada's rich array of eco adventures into the rainforest, around and under the sea, and through the mangroves make it easy to turn a wedding into a memorable multi day reunion. Mountain biking, hiking, sailing and kayaking are just a few of the ways to experience Grenada’s diverse natural attractions together. Less active guests might prefer an expertly guided sea tour of the coast in smooth riding rafts, spa treatments, golf, tennis and other activities are also on tap. And for many, the best memories’ of all may be the time spent back at the resort, relaxing together on a spectacular mountain backed beach. The award-winning Flamboyant Hotel & Villas teamed with Dive Grenada offers you 'Grenada's Ultimate Diving Resort', a complete Caribbean diving experience for all your guests.

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

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Jamaica’s Hedonism II Offers Fantasy Wedding Packages


The adults-only Hedonism II Resort in Negril, Jamaica, is offering a series of “fantasy-filled” wedding packages beginning in September. The “sentimental yet sinful” wedding packages are available for $250 with a minimum six-night stay, and feature three themes: Vampires, Leather & Lace and Pirates & Wenches.

The packages include:
• Post-vow cocktails
• Wedding cake
• Specially decorated room
• Take-home keepsakes all corresponding with the wedding theme

Vampire weddings will feature blood orange champagne cocktails; a red, black and white cake; and a bouquet and boutonnière of black or blood red roses. His and hers costume fangs are also included. The Leather & Lace ceremony will outfit brides in lingerie and stilettos, and enjoy a dimly lit boudoir draped in lace and votive candles, and a set of handcuffs courtesy of Hedonism. Finally, swashbuckling Pirates and busty Wenches can walk the plank together in style. Hedonism wedding witnesses will be in matching regalia.

Newlyweds will also receive Hedonism's “Just Married” T-shirts, a 30-minute couple’s massage at the Blue Mahoe Spa, and his and hers sexy red satin Hedonism logo bathrobes. Couples will also receive a one-night complimentary return visit during the month of their first anniversary.

All wedding packages also include:
• Marriage officer
• Bouquet and boutonniere
• Decorated wedding location
• Music
• Marriage license
• Framed 5-by-7-inch photo
• Four guest passes
• Government and administrative fees

Thursday, July 7, 2011

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.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

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.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

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.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas Offers Free Honeymoon


Whether guests are looking for an intimate gathering or a lavish wedding celebration, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas offers elegant wedding experiences, commitment ceremonies and vow renewals tailored to create a truly unforgettable experience.

From now through May 31, 2011, couples who book the “Graciously Luxurious” wedding experience at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas with 100 guests or more are eligible to receive five complimentary nights’ accommodation for their honeymoon at any Mandarin Oriental hotel worldwide, courtesy of Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. To qualify, all “Graciously Luxurious” weddings at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas must be contracted by May 31, 2011 and conducted before December 30, 2011.

Newlyweds can enjoy a spectacular honeymoon at any one of Mandarin Oriental’s 26 properties around the world, when booking their wedding at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. Additional wedding experiences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas include: “Spectacularly Spontaneous” – an intimate affair for 10 guests and under that can be organized within 72 hours; “Elegantly Intimate”–a beautiful, one-of-a-kind wedding for 50 guests and under; and “Graciously Luxurious” – the ultimate wedding experience for 50-350 guests.

The five-night complimentary honeymoon accommodation offer is subject to availability at the Mandarin Oriental property of choice and is based on a standard room category only. This offer holds no cash value; airfare is not included.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

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

Saturday, February 12, 2011

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.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

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.