Weddings at El Dorado Royale

I spent last week in Mexico, exploring 8 fantastic hotels and conducting my research from a weddings point of view.

I scoped out the best ceremony locations at each resort, including this simple, yet elegant, gazebo at El Dorado Royale Resort & Casitas:

I tasted cake - 6 or 7 flavors... it was heaven!

And towards the end of my trip, I was lucky enough to witness a sweet vow renewal ceremony at the chapel on property at El Dorado Royale:

The chapel is a great choice for brides who want a Destination Wedding but don't want to give up the dream of walking down the aisle of a church:

The Vow Renewal Ceremony is complimentary at El Dorado Resorts:

Then it was time to celebrate complete with colorful cocktails... and a shoe valet - such a great idea:

The resort had arranged a dance floor on the sand, complete with bubbles, a great DJ, and a cute couple:

* More photos from Weddings at El Dorado Royale.

* My resort tour of El Dorado Royale.

* More about our Destination Wedding Planning.

Enjoy,

Alto Vista Chapel in Aruba

There are charming wedding chapels in the Caribbean... and then there is Alto Vista Chapel. 

Alto Vista was the first church established in the whole of the Caribbean. Also called the Pilgrim's church, it was constructed by Spanish missionaries in 1750 and to this day the Chapel of Alto Vista continues to conduct services between its pale yellow walls. The chapel is fairly easy to reach, despite it being located well off the beaten path. Dirt roads lined with vaguely unsettling messages left for future travelers lead up to the pews of Alto Vista Chapel Aruba. Read more...

Contact the Destination Wedding Specialists at CaribbeanJourney.com for more information about getting married at Alto Vista Chapel.

Enjoy,

Gran Caribe Real Oceanfront Wedding Chapel

The Gran Caribe Real in Cancun has all of the expected wedding ceremony locations from beautiful beach settings to expansive terraces... but as shown in the photo above, they also have a spectacular, glass-walled wedding chapel. The chapel is used for Civil, Symbolic, and Mayan Ceremonies. One of the best features if that the chapel is also available for Catholic Weddings. If you are Catholic you know how rare it is to find a destination wedding hotel with a Catholic chapel on property. 

The Wedding Package is FREE if the bride & groom stay in the Master or Presidential Suite or book at least 20 ocean view rooms for their guests for a minimum of 5 nights.

A perfect match for your event? If so, we have fantastic rates for your wedding guests. Contact us: info@caribbeanjourney.com or 866-236-1924

Enjoy,

NEW Wedding Chapel at Breezes Runaway Bay, Jamaica

One of the top requests I receive, is for the perfect Destination Wedding Chapel. I have found a few others worth mentioning, and now I am happy to announce that Breezes Runaway Bay in Runaway Bay, Jamaica has a new chapel worthy of consideration.

Read on... and let me know if this sounds like the perfect location for your event!

For couples wanting the most picturesque venue for their nuptials, Breezes Runaway Bay has created a new Wedding Chapel right on the beach. The Victorian inspired chapel provides the perfect setting, with spectacular ocean and beach views, for wedding or vow renewal ceremonies. With space for a number of guests and their entire bridal party, couples will enjoy beautiful memories and perfect photographs of their special day.

Remember... Weddings are FREE at Breezes for couples staying at least 3 nights.

Included in every Super-Inclusive Breezes wedding:
Free Wedding with minimum 3-night stay (any category)
Marriage license
Minister fees
Preparation of documents
Affidavits
Wedding planner
Recorded music upon request
Witnesses if needed
Champagne or Sparkling cider
Decorated wedding area
Wedding cake
Bouquet & boutonniere
4 Complimentary off-property wedding guest passes
Candlelit dinner for bride & groom
Continental breakfast in bed, morning after wedding

Mexico's Xcaret Park & Wedding Chapel

Xcaret Park, located on Mexico's Riviera Maya, provides a lush and romantic backdrop for a Destination Wedding. It is a great choice for for couples looking for a more unique experience than a typical beach wedding would provide.

It is also the perfect solution should your host hotel not have your desired wedding date or time available. We will arrange transportation between the hotel and Xcaret and you and your guests will have the best of both worlds!

The Chapel at Xcaret Park is legally recognized by the Catholic Church, reason why Xcaret is one of the few places in the Mexican Caribbean to offer a ceremony with Catholic validity.

We can customize your Xcaret Wedding with a hotel package at any Cancun area hotel.

Bahamas' Out Islands... the stuff dreams are made of

The Bahamas Tourist Board has a great website. It should be considered a reference for anyone thinking of the Bahamas for their Destination Wedding. I found these inspirational photos on their website... featuring weddings in the Out Islands...

What are the Out Islands, you might ask? The other 699 Bahamian Islands aside from the one you likely know about - New Providence, home to Nassau.

Be it a sandy beach or a quaint little church... the Out Islands of the Bahamas offers all the ingredients to make your special day memorable...

A Grand Lawn at the Four Seasons Nevis

I love big sprawling lawns... all of my favorite homes have this feature. And so does the Four Seasons Nevis. Their lawn has a gentle slope right down to the sea. It is the perfect spot for a walk down the aisle...

Vows said with a view just seem that much more special...

The best feature a lawn has to offer is the promise of a great party... or a wedding reception or two... Always to the setting sun... simply adds to the atmosphere...
Now if you fall into the group of brides determined to walk down the isle of a church, just as you did hundreds of times in your childhood dreams... there is a charming little church nearby...

In the end, you'll be pleased you decided on the Four Season Nevis for your Caribbean Destination Wedding.

Photography from Four Seasons Nevis.