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Saturday, November 26, 2011

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.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

One & Only Cape Town Offers New Wedding Venues and Packages


The One & Only Cape Town resort is adding a luxurious new 76-ft motor yacht and a sophisticated new Ballroom to its expansive venue list for weddings and engagements. The new Ballroom boasts a classic ivory color palette and the addition of six handmade crystal chandeliers to the décor. It’s a space designed for the most elegant of weddings. It measures 2,314 square feet, as well as having 648 square feet of outdoor space with breath-taking views of Table Mountain. It’s able to accommodate 50 to 140 guests and can also be divided in two for more intimate affairs.

In addition to the new Ballroom, couples can be married on the Sherilyn, a luxury motor yacht, which is available for sunset wedding photographs, intimate wedding ceremonies and proposals. It can accommodate up to 20 passengers and comes equipped with a qualified team able to facilitate elaborate floral décor or a menu of gourmet canapés and champagne. Those who take part in the Ballroom Package are provided exclusive access to the yacht for post-ceremony drinks. The yacht is also an ideal venue for a bachelorette or bachelor party and a post-wedding brunch.

The basic wedding package, the One &Only Intimate Wedding, includes a maximum of six guests. In order to book this package, guests must stay a minimum of two nights and the package is added to the regular accommodation rates. Accommodation is subject to availability. The High Season is from October 1 to December 20 and bookings must be fully pre-paid 21 days prior to arrival.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Skopelos - Mama Mia theme Wedding


Skopelos the island dressed in blue and green, proof that the gap between cosmopolitan vacations and an ecological paradise is very small. Skopelos is the greenest island in Greece. Here, where the green of the pine-trees and the dense forest mix with the deep blue of sea and sky, creating the picture of unrivalled nature beauty, you will find yourself in an idyllic land, in a small paradise in the very heart of Greece perfect for any wedding or honeymoon.

Staphylos scenic bay with its unforgettable beach is truly mesmerizing there are many caves and impressive rocks in the region. For many people Milia is the most beautiful beach on the island. Endless surrounded by pines. Milia inspire awe with its beauty and intensity ideal for guests looking for all water sports. Kastani magnificent waters wonderful landscape one of the fairest and most picturesque beaches on the island which leaves an indelible mark on those who visit it.

Blo is believed to be one of the most scenic places on earth with respect to the beauty of the nature surrounding it and is certainly a beautiful shelter for fishing boats. The sunsets at Panormos always evoke pleasant memories. Mark a small beach with pebbles, the pines reach right up to the sea, the memory of its crystal clear waters can never be erased. Looking for a more traditional reverent place to have your wedding, Moni Evangelistrias built high up on a mountain the monastery dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary has an exceptional view of Skopelos. There is also a chapel dedicated to St Nicholas the patron saint of sailors on the premises.

Skopelos is famous of its enchanting view when you are entering the harbor, the 360 churches, the white painted houses and the narrow paved alleys. It is a traditional island known for its relaxed atmosphere.

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, October 1, 2011

The Caribbean You're Looking for


Isolated beaches, romantic moonlit evenings, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, walks, hikes, island explorations, and island nightlife are but a handful of the possibilities available when you choose a destination wedding or honeymoon in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The multi-island is mountainous and lush, with tumbling waterfalls, verdant rainforests, magnificent coral reefs and an active volcano. Dark View Falls consist of three individual waterfalls cascading into pools which are lovely for an exhilarating swim in the cool, refreshing river water.

Over the years, St Vincent and the islands of the Grenadines have become a popular choice for destination weddings; as a result, they posses all of the necessary ingredients to ensure a perfect romantic wedding day. There are countless venues from which to choose sandy white beaches, a hilltop at sunset, sailing around a picturesque harbor, a lush tropical garden surrounded by colorful blooms, a charming island church, or even a deserted island the choice is all yours!

The list of services offered is extensive and includes arrangements for obtaining the wedding license, selecting a minister, providing witnesses, bridal bouquet, boutonnieres, floral arrangements, photographer, videographer, a traditional wedding cake, and for a special touch, a stell pan duet can be arranged to play at your wedding dinner. The restaurants in Bequia are charming and diverse, offering menu selections and prices to suit everyone. Wherever you choose to dine, you'll find, in general, all of the restaurants on the island enjoy a happy, informal and relaxed atmosphere from the small, no frills joints, to the larger and more sophisticated.