Barbuda Resort Unveils Wedding Package
If the two of you are looking for an exclusive and private getaway for your wedding, check out the newly-opened Lighthouse Bay Resort on the Caribbean island of Barbuda. This private island resort is just a 15-minute flight from Antigua, promising a secluded getaway for weddings and honeymoons.
Wedding Packages: Wedding ceremony and service packages start at US$1,150 and include:
- personal wedding planner
- wedding document preparation
- official to perform ceremony
- U.S. valid marriage certificate
- private beach location for ceremony and celebration
- bride’s bouquet
- groom’s boutonniere
- chef’s selection of dinner for four
- customized wedding cake
- ten 5 x 7 photographs in a keepsake album
- standard DVD video of ceremony
- dinner
- breakfast in bed the following morning
Honeymoon Packages: Honeymoon and second honeymoon packages are priced at $2,700 U.S. plus 10.5 percent tax and 10 percent service charge for five days and four nights, double occupancy, and include deluxe room with laptop and internet access, red carpet check-in with welcome cocktails, flowers and champagne in room, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, breakfast in bed, chef’s special candlelight dinner, house wine or champagne with dinner, one island excursion for two. Individual nights are priced between $999 and $1,450 U.S. per night, double occupancy, plus tax and service, depending upon season. Guests can also opt to reserve the entire resort;’s nine rooms and suites for four nights for the full wedding and guest party, and receive a super suite for free.
Why It's Dreamy: The resort features nine ocean-front guest rooms and suites with private balconies, highly personalized service from a staff of 25, resident gourmet chef and masseuse, 24-hour concierge and rooftop restaurant with 360-degree ocean views. All guest rooms and suites include leather and mahogany furnishings, flat screen TV, iPod compatible surround-sound stereo, wireless internet and original watercolor paintings from local artist Stephen Murphy. The two of you can use the resort as a base camp from which to enjoy sailing, diving, exploring hidden caves and bays, shell hunting and horseback riding. The world’s largest frigate bird sanctuary and nesting grounds is just 10 minutes by boat.
For More Information:Photo courtesy Lighthouse Bay ResortLabels: Caribbean Weddings
posted by Paris & John @ 1:36 PM
90120: Atlantic City Plans Free Group Wedding
Whether you're planning a wedding or a vow renewal, here's a budget friendly idea that ensures you'll never forget Valentine's Day or your anniversary.
Atlantic City, New Jersey is hosting its second annual group wedding, vow renewal and civil union ceremony. Scheduled for Saturday, February 14 at 12:00 Noon at Boardwalk Hall, the ceremony is free for all couples and their guests.
Jean Muchanic, executive director of the Absecon Lighthouse and wedding officiate, will perform the non-denominational ceremony. Last year’s inaugural ceremony drew more than 50 couples who tied the knot in front of family and friends and this year’s event is expected to attract even more.
Couples must pre-register online through the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority’s website by Wednesday, February 11.
For more information:- email ACWedding@accva.com
- call (609) 449-7126
- visit the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority site, www.atlanticcitynj.com
Labels: Group Weddings, US and Canada Weddings, Vow Renewals
posted by Paris & John @ 9:09 AM
011409: Florida Resort Offers Weekend Wedding Package
Looking for a location for a weekend wedding? In Naples, Florida, the
Playa Beach & Golf Resort has announced a new weekend wedding package with these mix and match components:
Pamper & Play - Price: Starting at *$275 per person (*Rates reflect starting prices and are based on availability; subject to change. Excludes taxes and gratuities. Actual wedding and reception packages sold separately.)
- Includes private beach location for play with your guests including a personal beach butler, jet skis and a volleyball net and a spa/golf day
From Beginning To End- Price: Starting at *$200 per person
- Includes tiki bar welcome reception and farewell breakfast. To kick off the weekend, wedding goers enjoy a one-hour open bar complete with four tray passed hors d’oeuvres. As the weekend comes to a close, visitors start the morning off right by taking part in a sumptuous breakfast buffet topped with Mimosas. Following the farewell meal, wedding-goers visit the honeymoon hut where everything from magazines and aspirin to eye pillows and snacks make for a safe and happy trip home.
Wedding Welcome- Price: Starting at *$150 per person
- Includes ultimate amenity kit and seaside reception. For the adventurous couple the Wedding Welcome package comes to the rescue with the ultimate survival kit filled with everything from sunscreen and custom designed weekend itinerary to Advil and personalized bottled water. Along with the welcome pack couples also receive two hours of cocktails, a sand sculpture and a private trolley transport to fabulous downtown Naples.
Why It's Dreamy: Named “Most Excellent Resort” for 2008 in the United States and Canada by
Conde Nast Johansens and snagging a spot on the Great Hotels ranking of Travel + Leisure, the resort also features a white sand beach with private Beach Butlers, crisp white cabanas along a cascading falls pool, exotic
SpaTerre and stunning sunsets.
For more information:Labels: US and Canada Weddings
posted by Paris & John @ 12:03 PM
Ceiba Del Mar Offers Three Wedding Packages
If you're considering a wedding along Mexico's Riviera Maya, check out the three new wedding packages from Ceiba del Mar. The Gold, Platinum and Diamond wedding packages offer everything from a simple, intimate ceremony to more lavish celebrations.
Wedding Venues: Brides have a choice of venues with indoor and outdoor venues. All rooms feature natural light and unique features such as cathedral ceilings and waterfalls to make the setting truly special. Choices include customizable ballrooms, spacious terraces and lounges, plus over 1⁄2 mile of private beach.
Gold Package: The resort's Gold Package is designed for couples planning a simple, elegant celebration, and includes:
- the ceremony venue
- a special wedding dinner and wedding cake for 20 people at one restaurant.
- wedding detailss: judge, legal permission, and blood test at hotel
- wedding organization and coordination
- marriage certificate (available only in Spanish)
- Bridal bouquet for Bride
- Boutonnière for the Groom
- 2 floral options for the 2 witnesses (one per witness)
- a Ceremonial Table
- flower arrangements for table centerpieces
- a bottle of Moet Champagne for toast
- a 15% discount on all Spa treatments
- a photographer for one hour
- 36 gloss printed wedding photos 6x8 (Color, B&W, and Sepia)
- special handmade wedding album for the prints; all printed photos digitally corrected and manipulated
- late check out of 5pm for Bride and Groom (based on availability)
- witnesses if required
- ten rooms in the resort's Deluxe Category are provided
Price: This package is all-inclusive including taxes and service charges. The Gold Package begins at $16,430 USD.
Platinum Package: Designed for couples looking for something a bit more lavish, this package includes all of the amenities listed in the Gold Package with the following additions/changes:
- arch decorated with flowers for ceremony
- 2 bottles of Moet Champagne for toast
- one-hour private cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres for 20 people
- Mexican Trio for 45 minutes during cocktail reception
- Spa Package (manicure and pedicure for the bride)
- 50-minute Swedish massage for the bride and groom
- participation for the bride and groom in the resort's 30-minute Temezcal Ceremony
- photographer for two hours plus 42 gloss printed wedding photos 6x8 (Color, B&W, and Sepia)
- a 30-40min DVD comprised of footage from 2 hours of shooting on-site, including a DVD with personalized label and casing, main menu and titles, music and special effects.
Price: The Platinum Package begins at $20,220 USD.
Diamond Package: For an elaborate wedding no one will ever forget, the Diamond Package offers all of the amenities listed in the Gold/Platinum Packages with the following additions/changes:
- 3 bottles of Moet Champagne for wedding toast
- Mexican Mariachi band for 45 minutes during cocktail reception
- a 60-minute DVD comprised of footage from 4 hours of shooting on-site, including editing, personalized label and casing, main menu, titles, music and special effects
- 50 gloss printed wedding photos 6x8 (Color, B&W, and Sepia) and two special handmade wedding albums for the prints; a romantic beach dinner for two
- a one-night complimentary gift certificate to stay with us again for your Anniversary
- a free upgrade to Master Suites
Price: The Diamond Wedding Package begins at $21,801 USD.
The Fine Print: All wedding packages are based on 10 Rooms for two nights. Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for additional services. Packages must be reserved at least 14 business days in advance. Additional room nights are available upon request. 80% of your Wedding guests must be registered at Ceiba del Mar. Wedding guests staying in other hotels are required to purchase a day pass.
Why It's Dreamy: Along with the beauty of the area, you'll find plenty of good reasons to say "I do" to a stay at this resort, from white beaches to suites offering ocean views. Located 20 minutes from the Cancun Airport, the resort offers a unique holistic spa. When selecting accommodations for your wedding party, you'll choose from 88 luxury rooms, including 37 suites and 7 penthouses, all with breathtaking ocean views. All of the rooms feature fabulous amenities including private balcony or terrace, international cable TV and DVD/CD player, enhanced turn-down service, cotton robes and slippers, twice-daily maid service, mini-bar, ceiling fans, and exclusive bath amenities.
For more information:- call the resort's on-site wedding planner at +52 (998) 872-8060, ext. 6803
- visit www.ceibadelmar.com
Photo courtesy Ceiba
Del MarLabels: Mexico weddings
posted by Paris & John @ 3:23 PM
1102009: Flower Girl Dresses for Brides on A Budget
Her dress may be the smallest, but the dainty design of a flower girl's frock symbolizes every bride's childhood dream of her wedding day as the little lady starts the procession down the aisle.
Marrying the innocent beauty of the bride's wedding dress with the shade of her bridesmaids silhouettes, a simple sash, ribbon or flower accent provides a continuous thread which binds the attendants' attire together.
Adding splashes of color to a pristine palette, LittleGirlDresses.com offers affordable designs for the youngest member participating in your "I do." Constructed of man made fabrics, organza, Dupioni silk and tulle, the retailer's frugal flower girl frocks start as low as $50. Also carrying ring bearer apparel, ground shipping is free for orders exceeding $150.
For more information:
• visit
www.LittleGirlDresses.com Photos courtesy PR WebLabels: Flower Girl Dresses
posted by Grace Sydney @ 1:05 PM
If the two of you are looking for an exclusive and private getaway for your wedding, check out the newly-opened Lighthouse Bay Resort on the Caribbean island of Barbuda. This private island resort is just a 15-minute flight from Antigua, promising a secluded getaway for weddings and honeymoons.
