Congratulations Lacey & Ryan!

Lacey & Ryan hosted a Caribbean Destination Wedding earlier this month at Sanctuary Cap Cana in the Punta Cana area of the Dominican Republic. 

The wedding planning began almost 2 years ago and it was one of the most exciting weddings I've worked on in a long time. I'm going to miss my weekly exchanges with this sweet bride.

I love every detail of her event... especially the coral color theme. It contrasts perfectly against the turquoise sea...

An eclectic collection of bridesmaid dresses in vibrant hues...

The stunning bride... {LOVE the dress, the hair... all of it!}

Tissues... a great idea...

Brilliant orange calla lilies... 

Congratulations and best wishes to the bride & groom!

{Photography by Clint Shuttlesworth}

Cheers,

Secrets Royal Beach + NOW Larimar Punta Cana

There are two hot new resorts on the Destination Wedding scene in Punta Cana! The brand new Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana and the NOW Larimar Punta Cana. 

Each resort includes Unlimited-Luxury® vacation concept which offers desirable locations, understated yet elegant accommodations with breathtaking ocean views, limitless access to gourmet a la carte dining and premium beverage brands, 24-hour room and concierge services, countless daytime activities, live evening entertainment, fitness facilities and more. Highlights at each resort include:

Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana 

Located a short 30 minutes from the Punta Cana International airport, this adults-only resort sits on 700 yards of picturesque palm-studded, white sandy beach.  All 373 rooms feature a Jacuzzi on the terrace and are designed in a subtle contemporary style with vivid Caribbean colors. The resort features three restaurants and five bars. Additionally, guests can enjoy reciprocal dining privileges at Now Larimar Punta Cana, expanding their dining options to include 10 restaurants and 14 bars. Guests have access to a variety of activities including land and water sports, daily special events such as movies on the beach, dance classes, and nightly shows and entertainment.

Now Larimar Punta Cana

Offering stunning ocean views, white sand beaches and lush gardens, the resort boasts 642 spacious rooms and suites. In addition to offering seven restaurants and nine bars, Now Larimar includes signature amenities such as a bowling center and an open-air nightclub and lounge with swimming pool. Families with children will appreciate the resort’s Explorers’ Club, which caters exclusively to younger guests’ ages 3-12 with dedicated facilities and fully-supervised activities. Preferred Club level accommodations and amenities also are available featuring three separate preferred private lounges and check-in area, daily continental breakfast in the lounges, afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, free internet access in suite, and upgraded mini bar service and bath amenities.

The properties also share a full-service spa and a 9,040 square feet convention center. In addition, guests also have close access to four golf courses including the Cocotal Golf & Country Club, designed by six-time Spanish Champion Jose “Pepe” Gancedo.

To celebrate the opening of these two new hotels, they are offering the following low introductory rates. 

   • Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana - $139 (summer) and  $149 (fall) 

   • Now Larimar Punta Cana - $99 (summer) and $89 plus kids stay free (fall)

If your Destination Wedding plans aren't until 2012, take advantage of these low rates to take a site tour of the hotel and meet with the wedding planner! Contact us for a quote with airfare today!

Cheers,

Casa Colonial Boutique Hotel - Dominican Republic

Casa Colonial is one of only a few true Boutique Hotels in the Dominican Republic. Its small size and attentive staff, makes it the perfect choice for a personalized Destination Wedding. 

The accommodations are luxuriously decorated yet maintain a high level of comfort:

The hotel is not all-inclusive, another rarity on the island. The a la carte offerings would please any gourmand and certainly impress your wedding guests:

At Casa Colonial, you may even book a private meal in the hotel's wine cellar:

Even though it is a small hotel, full spa services are offered:

The rooftop pool, surrounded by a warm teak deck, is stunning:

The beach... perfection:

Casa Colonial offers wedding packages on the beach, in the gardens, verandah, or an oceanside gazebo. Their packages are completely customizable without restriction. 

Jump over here to check out Casa Colonial's wedding presentation.

To book your wedding at this AAA Four Diamond award wining resort, please contact us! 

Enjoy,

RIU Hotels offers FREE Weddings for 2011

ALL you have to do to earn a FREE Destination Wedding at select Riu Hotels is book at least 5 guestrooms for you and your wedding guests. 

The FREE Wedding Package Includes:

* M.I.C.E. Manager to help plan the special day

* Decoration set up for the ceremony location

* Bridal Bouquet

* Matching boutonniere for the groom

* CD or recorded music during the ceremony

* Semi private dinner for the couple and wedding guests at one of our specialty restaurants

* Wedding cake for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less

* Sparkling wine for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less (during the main toast only)

* Special decoration in the room

* Witnesses if required

(MINISTER OR JUDGE FEES & DOCUMENTATION ARE NOT INCLUDED)

This offer is only valid at the following RIU Hotels:

MEXICO:

Riu Palace Mexico

Riu Palace Pacifico

Riu Santa Fe

Riu Emerald Bay

JAMAICA:

Riu Negril Hotel

Riu Tropical Bay Hotel

Riu Ocho Rios

Riu Montego Bay

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:

Riu Bachata Hotel

Riu Palace Punta Cana

BAHAMAS AND COSTA RICA:

Riu Palace Paradise Island

Riu Guanacaste Hotel

Wedding Date must be between January 1 to December 31, 2011. 

Ready to start planning? I'd be happy to get started right away by checking availability of your desired ceremony date/time and shop around for the best group rates on a hotel block. Drop me a line!

All of the Riu Hotels above are in locations that are easy to reach from the US and Europe and there are many cheap flight options available! Check American Airlines - they offer lots of different flight schedules to the locations listed above!

(As with all promotions, restrictions apply!) 

Enjoy,

Congratulations Shannon & Shaun!

Congratulations to Shannon & Shaun, married earlier this summer at Dreams La Romana in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Their wedding was photographed by a company based in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Mr. Michael Weiler of Caribbean Emotions.

I love the group "trash the dress" session below. Why should the bride & groom have all the fun? Bring in the wedding party too!

Thanks again for letting me book your Destination Wedding. It was a pleasure working with you & all of your guests! 

Dreams La Romana is one of the smaller all-inclusive resorts on the island. It is in a remote location which gives way to the beautiful and uncrowded backdrop you can see in the photos above. If you'd like more information on a Caribbean Destination Wedding, please contact me! {laura@caribbeanjourney.com}

Cheers,

1500 Vacation Dollars for your Palace Resort Wedding!

Palace Resorts, located in Cancun & the Mayan Riviera and a Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, have always been great resorts for Destination Weddings. This year, they are an even better choice because the resort chain is giving away $1500 in Vacation Dollars that can be used towards your wedding package. This is a huge savings! 


One of the best facts about Cancun is that it is easy to reach! All major US gateways have at least one non-stop flight daily and there are many options for cheap flights from Europe as well.

Book & travel from now until December 2011. Plenty of time to plan your very own Destination Wedding! Our agents have planned dozens of weddings at Palace Resorts and will help you choose the right property for you. 


Contact us: info @ CaribbeanJourney.com or 866-236-1924 to start planning today.

*Use up to 1,500 vacation dollars on select Precious Collection Wedding Packages exclusively when you book 5 nights or longer or 750 vacation dollars when you stay 3 or 4 nights.

Trashing the Dress in the Dominican Republic

Wedding Packages by Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana

Thinking of the Dominican Republic for your Destination Wedding?

Consider the Melia Caribe Tropical in Punta Cana! They are offering a fantastic package for Wedding Groups:

Private Check-in with Welcome Drink
10% OFF Spa Treatments
Wedding Coordinator Assistance
VIP Hotel Amenities in room for Bride/Groom and their parents
Upgrade for Bride/Groom to a higher room category if 20 rooms booked & paid for min. 3 nights
1 Complimentary Room when buying Tropical Fairytale Package and if 25 rooms booked & paid for min. 3 nights
Group rates from $90/per person, per night

Contact me and I will help you book this great package!

Valid for bookings NOW until March 5, 2010 for travel in May/June/September/October 2010.
Restrictions might apply.

A Villa Wedding | Castellamonte | Dominican Republic

Villa Castellamonte in the Dominican Republic is the ultimate choice for a Villa Destination Wedding. The villa sleeps up to 24 persons in 8 lovely bedrooms. There are other nearby villas & a charming boutique hotel to house any additional guests.

Villa Castellamonte's trained staff will handle even the smallest detail...
You'll walk down the aisle with peace of mind knowing you've made the best choice and everything is taken care of...
Time to celebrate...

Love is in the air...

Tables are set...

The party will begin...
And you will dance the night away under a fiery sky...
Contact me & I will help you decide if Villa Castellamonte is the perfect choice for your Caribbean Destination Wedding~

Cheers,

LIFEWORK IMAGES, Images for Life

Lifeworks Images, a husband & wife photography team, are giving away a FREE Destination Wedding Photography package! Check all the details here and enjoy some of their work below - shot at one of my favorite resorts for Destination Weddings, Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa: