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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Puerto Vallarta's Casa Velas Hotel Presents Wedding Package
Representing a savings of more than $16,000, the Take Over Wedding package includes three days of wedding celebration including a welcome dinner with live music on the first night; rehearsal dinner; wedding ceremony and reception at the hotel's private beach club, pool or garden area with four-course menu; decorations.
Guests can enjoy Casa Velas' all-inclusive amenities such as accommodations in a Master or Grand Class suite, a la carte gourmet dining, beverages, 24-hour room service, mini bar, taxes and gratuities. Available through Dec. 24, 2009, and from Jan. 4 to Dec. 23, 2010, the rate is $275 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. A minimum of 70 suites for three nights is required.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Destination Wedding St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Raffles Conouon church is a 17th century Anglican church, brought to the island stone by stone from England in the 19th century. The church now features beautiful murals and stained glass windows. Guests can hold wedding ceremonies in the church. Saltwhistle Bay Club on Mayreau is a boutique style property designed with couples in mind. Set on a pristine crescent beach with a stone and palm restaurant/bar that's open to the ocean breezes, the 8 room hotel puts honeymooners close to spectacular snorkeling, sailing and diving opportunities in the Tobago Cays. Couples with larger weddings or honeymoon budgets can whisk off to Petit St. Vincent for a truly off the beaten path experience. Tie the know anywhere on the 113-acre private island.
Wedding Requirements:
Must be resident for 24 hours before applying for a license.
Parties must reside in the state for a minimum of one day.
License costs 500EC; stamps for license 20EC
License can be obtained one day before the wedding
Valid passports of both applicants, as well as ongoing plane tickets
License is valid for three months from the date of issue
If either party were married before, certified notarized copy of divorce papers
All documents must be in English
Also available are customized wedding packages at nearby white sand beaches, a beautiful local church, or on a sunset cruise.
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Verandah Resort & Spa Wedding
Wedding package is $899 and includes the following:
• Marriage officer and witness (if required)
• Governmental fees, registrar costs, and ceremony charges
• Decorated site for the wedding
• Bouquet of fresh local flowers for the bride
• Boutonniere for the groom
• Wedding cake
• Bottle of champagne
• All taxes and gratuities
Complimentary Wedding Package The above wedding package is free for couples staying 7 nights or more at The Verandah on an all-inclusive basis in the Waterfront Suite.
Optional Extras
Optional extras include photography, videos, hors d’oeuvres, private dinners, additional champagne, beauty treatments and local entertainment such as steel bands. These are all readily available and your personal wedding coordinator will not only discuss your exact requirements, but will also advise current prices on your arrival at the resort. All optional extras are payable locally in cash or U.S. dollar traveler checks (credit cards are not accepted).
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Lefevre House Elopment Package
They have the perfect package to start your new life together.
Their elopement package includes:
- A candlelight ceremony performed by marriage officiant
- Unity candles, used in ceremony, as a keepsake memento
- A framed photo of the happy couple
- 3 course dinner for two
- A bottle of champagne on ice to celebrate the occasion
- An arrangement of fresh cut flowers in your room
- Small wedding cake for two with dinner
- Rose petals and chocolate truffles on your bed
- A private breakfast the following morning
Price does not include room rental.
Cost: $750.00
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
09/09/09 Say 'I DO' on this memorable day!
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.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Experience Weddings in Kenya, Tanzania or South Africa
We meticulously plan and personalize these cherished occasions, allowing bridal couples to relax and soak up every moment. Be it a small, intimate wedding or a larger ceremony, &Beyond's attention to detail will ensure a perfect experience that exceeds all expectations. We pride ourselves on the personal attention, imaginative surprises and charming African touches with which we pamper our wedding couples.
Personalized planning and attention to detail
Imaginative surprises
Charming African touches
Limitless choice of romantic locations