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Monday, November 25, 2013

One of a Kind

Imagine taking marriage vows on a terrace perched above the Caribbean Sea with breathtaking views of Montego Bay in the distance. At Tryall, an idyllic setting that has been called the ultimate backdrop for wedding day pictures, the perfect wedding becomes a reality. The Tryall Club offers all the services and amenities needed for an unforgettable wedding day. At Tryall Club, they also realize that your wedding should be your vision.

On your wedding day, bridal parties have access to the spa services for pre-wedding treatments, including facials, body scrubs, body wraps, therapeutic massages, hair and nail care. Golf at Tryall Club is an unforgettable experience that blends the beauty of the Caribbean with the challenges of a world class course.

At Tryall Club, they host only one wedding on a given day. They realize how important your wedding is, so they focus all their resources on you, giving you the one of a kind event you deserve. The day, in fact, the entire visit, belongs also to your wedding guests, who can enjoy Tryall offers pre-wedding group activities including golf outings, boating, picnics, nature hunts, beach parties and much more. Rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons can be staged at the casual waterfront Beach Cafe or poolside in one of the villas.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Experience the Seductive Charm of Jamaica

Whether you're about to tie the knot or commemorate an anniversary of your own, Jamaica is an unmatched destination, replete with natural beauty, vibrant culture, seductive beaches, top-notch service and charming accommodations.

A sanctuary for couples to create unforgettable memories and honor lifetime commitments, there is no better place to say "I Do" or to enjoy a romantic honeymoon. North, south, east or west an adventure awaits in each resort area, all of which boast diverse offerings sure to capture your heart and imagination.

Montego Bay - this energetic and stunning resort area, adorned with a bustling, colorful "hip strip" of shops and restaurants is home to world class golf courses, historic great houses and a pulsating nightlife.

Negril - active honeymooners looking for exciting adventures can experience the exhilaration of cliff jumping among the coves or witness the magnificent, world renowned sunsets at Rick's Cafe.

Ocho Rios - offers classic gorgeous resorts, beaches and exciting activities; daring couples can climb the tricky Dunn’s river falls, a 600-foot cascading waterfall, or get hitched while flying through the tree tops courtesy of mystic mountains "I Do at 700 feet".

Port Antonio - has an unforgettable beauty and charm; this quaint resort are brims with verdant foliage and majestic fauna; couples will love the secluded villa type hideaways.

South Coast - looking for a laid back vibe can discover another fascinating world as they venture off the beaten path to fishing villages, miles of beaches, historic great houses and natural waterfalls;


Saturday, November 2, 2013

Sandals "Love is all you need"

At Sandals Resorts dining is one of the most impressive highlights of your luxury destination wedding. Like everything else at Sandals you'll experience a level of excellence unrivaled at other resorts. They offer a breathtaking array of restaurants, and for a nominal cost, they cater to your every fantasy. Celebrate in epicurean style on your own floating sea raft. Savor morsels of grilled lobster at a table for two in beachside shallows. Let them serve you a four-course meal directly on the beach under a billowy canopy. Or dine under a velvety sky of stars surrounded by balmy tropical gardens. Whatever you envision, moments for two are yours whenever and wherever you wish and yours alone to remember forever.

Make your wedding day as unique and special as your love by creating a totally personalized celebration designed by you. Choose from an impressive array of inspirations from floral arrangements, ceremony styles, place settings, and finishing touches. The icing on the cake is that every detail is taken care of and you can choose from a wide range of gorgeous color palettes.

Exchange your vows in veritable Garden of Eden, surrounded by the colorful foliage of the Caribbean. Everywhere you look are picture perfect locations for a wedding ceremony surrounded by those you love? Begin your new life together on a bluff overlooking the sea, with a view of paradise as far as the eye can see. Or in a lushly landscaped garden beneath a romantic trellis or a signature gazebo laced with the fragrant blooms of the Caribbean. Anything and everything is possible when you get married in the most romantic places on Earth.

Your dream wedding should be as unique as your love you can plan every aspect of your special day, from the location and color palette, to the flowers, decor and cake. When you get married at the resorts made for love, every detail is taken care of so you can celebrate your promise of eternal love in paradise. There's something enchanting about exchanging vows in a place so romantic it feels like you'll want to share it forever.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Unforgettable Weddings Barcelo Hotels & Resorts

Imagine a dramatic destination wedding experience so all-encompassing that it will stick with you forever in memories, so all-inclusive that there will be no last minute surprise expenses, and so sensational that you know it was held on a beachfront Barcelo Resort. Adapted to each bride and groom's personal taste, their magnificent oceanfront settings reflect individual style.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort complex has its own Catholic Chapel on property. Celebrate your union in the beautiful, outdoor setting. The southwestern region of Mexico is a popular tourist destination because of its pristine beaches, gentle ocean breezes, and endless shopping and entertainment. Choose from one of our four resorts in the Dominican Republic, to arouse your senses and relax your body in their beautiful spa’s, where you can choose from a wide range of relaxing treatments for both you and your partner. The multiplicity and diversity of Costa Rica’s natural landscapes provide an incomparable setting for nature enthusiasts and lovers of outdoor activities such as deep sea fishing, scuba diving and surfing.

White sand beaches, crystal clear Caribbean waters, gentle ocean breezes. These are just some of the elements that make the Barcelo resorts the perfect place to get away from it all. At Barcelo Hotel & Resorts, we put at your disposal everything that you need, making the most important day of your life one to treasure always.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Wedding Venues in Hacienda Encantada

Unique and breathtakingly beautiful, Hacienda Encantada offers relaxation, romance and luxury, holding a variety of ceremony and wedding reception venues with amazing panoramic vistas to the Sea of Cortes.

Wedding Reception Locations - Hacienda Encantada

Las Marias - For arguably the most romantic and memorable wedding reception venue you simply cannot overlook Las Marias Restaurant & bar, a uniquely decorated Mexican specialty restaurant with amazing cliff top balconies looking the Sea of Cortes. This beautiful venue lends itself to the perfect setting for your wedding reception.

La Trajinera - A perfect location for a private or low attendance wedding reception, located conveniently next door to their Las Marias restaurant perched high above the hotel and sea below.  This colonial inspired decor features upholstered armchairs, wood tables, and a massive dark wood colonial glass decor bar back with bar seating, 18th century paintings, crystal chandeliers and the baby grand piano creating an elegant ambiance. Exotic wood arched French windows and the patio dining area offer views of the Sea of Cortez.

La Pergola - Their La Pergola restaurant & pool bar is the perfect place for a casual fresh reception, offering a poolside dining al fresco under a shady pergola on elephant, cast iron glass covered tables and comfy chairs; a red tile roofed outdoor kitchen and bar makes this guest facility very comfortable for your special event; down the stairs you can watch your kids playing on the fascinating water playground kids area.

Las Terrazas - Have your special event at Hacienda Encantada's beautiful open air Terraces. Be it weddings, vow renewals, or private parties. Their terraces are located conveniently at the highest points within the resort, above the main lobby, las marias & la trajinera restaurants. Enjoy the amazing panoramic vistas of the Sea of Cortes.

El Patio - Enjoy and relax the amazing view of the Sea of Cortes, while celebrating your special event at El Patio restaurant & bar, the perfect place for a cocktail prior or after a ceremony at the beach area. The beautiful contemporary Mexican open air beach front Patio lends itself to the perfect setting for your special cocktail.

Wedding Ceremony locations

The Kiosko - This is the ideal place for a special, romantic and unforgettable ceremony and wedding reception. Imagine yourself getting married in an authentic Mexican Kiosko surrounded by beautiful stone arches and bright, terra cotta colored, Mexican Hacienda style buildings? The kiosko is conveniently located in the heart of hacienda encantada resort, at the front yard of la noria.

Beach area - Great location, amazing views and an unforgettable experience; the perfect venue ceremony to view it all! Celebrate your special event surrounded by towering rocks, desert landscape and prickly cacti with the most beautiful scenario of the sea of Cortes making this breathtaking location so romantic and unique perfect to use a beautiful floral decor gazebo.

The Mirador - A once in a life time occasion deserves a once in a life time location. Set high on a cliff, on the highest point of the resort, overlooking the sea of Cortes and land's end, this spectacular setting provides the perfect wedding venue for a magical ceremony. Imagine for your photographic options getting married under a beautiful floral decor gazebo facing one of the most amazing breathtaking ocean views overlooking the beautiful los cabos coast line?

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Hold Me In Cabo Magic Moments

A wedding is the celebration of a new beginning of life, a new starting point for happiness and usefulness which makes this magical moment, shared with family and friends, meaningful and memorable. Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa offers the most luxurious, romantic and relaxing settings with magnificent panoramic views to the Sea of Cortes.

From its hillside location at Land's End, Hacienda Encantada Resort and Spa takes in unparalleled views of the Sea of Cortez and Baja's dramatic desert landscape. In fact, guests enjoy spectacular sunrise and sunset vistas over El Arco from most any site on property, including the infinity pools restaurants and the terrace of their private suite.

Traditional Mexican hacienda style decor fuses with sleek contemporary lines in the 150 suites, each featuring high-end amenities, handcrafted wood furnishings, luxurious fabrics and rich color accents that add a feeling of home away from home.

Some couples spend their day by the sea, discovering hidden coves, surfing or snorkeling. Others tee off on award winning Cabo Del Sol golf course, go sport fishing or explore nearby Cabo San Lucas. With its panoramic sea and mountain views, towering rocks and prickly cacti, Hacienda Encantada promises a stunning setting for a wedding celebration.

Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa offers the most luxurious, romantic and relaxing settings with magnificent 360 degree ocean and mountain amazing views. Let us help to make this special lifetime celebration an unforgettable moment. Whether your celebration is a solemn ritual with high attendance or a private moment, it will be their pleasure to help. Experience Hacienda Encantada, the perfect enchanted beachside wedding venue in Los Cabos where you and your guests will never forget.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

With You in Mind

Along a seaside stretch between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas beside the destination's most swimmable beach, none could wish for a more ideal setting. Come share the attentive service, expansive pool oasis, delicious dining trend setting spa and beauty salon. Your beachside ceremony and ocean view terrace await you with their best wishes for a lifetime of wedded bliss.

Their mission is to see your vision for the special occasion realized in every way crafted from a selection of inspirational sites with ceremonies, catering, decor, amenities, music and arrangements for your destination wedding. Be swept away by the enchanting ambience of the Pacific where time and nature seem to stand still on that one special day. Romance blossoms in a magical setting with stunning ocean views and a staff that will cater to every need. And what could be better than a world-class Cabo spa to leave you refreshed and radiant for one of the most important moments in your life.

Where the vast Pacific Ocean weds the serene Sea of Cortez, every aspiration for your new beginning is fulfilled. Here, sun swept beaches and starlit mountains embrace sheltered coves and intimate retreats. Gracious colonial charm and eclectic nightlife await devoted couples as nowhere else. Regarded as Mexico's most diverse ecological destination, Los Cabos is bathed in a romantic ambience that pervades every shared moment and memory.