Weddings at Curtain Bluff in Antigua

Curtain Bluff has long been on everyone's list of top Caribbean Hotels. The hotel caters to those seeking an exclusive hideaway where service and attention to detail reign supreme. Enjoy a list of activity options that far exceeds what one would expect from a 72 room hotel... all available within the stunning backdrop of a hotel split between a classic Caribbean beach and a lush dramatic hilltop... 

For the discerning bride, a dream wedding at Curtain Bluff offers:

• A warm and intimate atmosphere (the resort only has 72 rooms)
• An award-winning culinary team and fully customizable, one-of-a-kind cuisine for your wedding
• Catered events - rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties - for no additional charge
• Two unique settings – the bluff and the beach – both offering amazing photo opportunities and scenery that will enchant your guests
• A wide variety of activities free of charge, such as a championship tennis facility, scuba diving, waterskiing, deep sea fishing, and more
• A full-service spa for pre- and post- wedding services

Does this sound like exactly what you are looking for? If so, I'd be happy to provide you with a quote for customized luxury wedding at Curtain Bluff. Contact via laura @ caribbeanjourney.com


Enjoy,

A Real Wedding at Viceroy Anguilla

I love everything about this video and share in their sentiments about Anguilla... fabulous!




Enjoy,
 

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,

Reduced Room Rates on Destination Weddings at Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos

Book your Destination Wedding in the Turks & Caicos at the luxurious Grace Bay Club on the famous beach that shares the same name, and your guests will receive the following reduced rates:

April 1 to October 31, rates start at $350/per night

November 1 to December 18, rates start at $450/per night

Group Concessions:

Beachfront accommodations Welcome beverage upon arrival for all participants (alcoholic and non) Hospitality Desk and group coordinator assistance Group pre-registration and satellite check-in Full breakfast daily in the restaurant Personal Concierge Wireless internet throughout the resort. All international phone calls from guestroom landline phones Complimentary storage for two days prior (up to 10 pieces) One complimentary gift delivery to all guests rooms (one per stay) Complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival Discounted setup and staffing fees based on season Group rates pre/post based on availability Special site inspection rates Complimentary upgrades and complimentary rooms based on season and rooms booked Free Nights for the Bride & Groom: 45 - 80 effective group nights 81 - 120 effective group nights 121 - 300 effective group nights 301 effective group nights or more (1) complimentary stay for 2 nights (1) complimentary stay for 4 nights (1) complimentary stay for 5 nights (1) complimentary stay for 7 nights

{As with all promotions, restrictions apply - please inquire to info@caribbeanjourney.com for more details! You can start checking flight prices with our partner eDreams - they have great rates on all international flights.}

Colin Cowie brings his chic wedding style to Palace Resorts!

The Colin Cowie Weddings Collection... Exclusively available at Palace Resorts.

Celebrity wedding planner, Colin Cowie, is now your client's personal wedding planner at Palace Resorts. Now every bride and groom can turn their special day into a lavish, ultra-stylish affair that will make memories sure to last a lifetime. Choose between 9 customizable wedding collections with every possible inclusion, at an unbelievable all-inclusive price.

Wedding packages start at $1500 and the best news is, you can apply Palace Resort's Vacation Dollars to cover this expense.

Palace Resorts, located in Cancun & the Mayan Riviera have always been great resorts for Destination Weddings. Currently, 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 there huge airport, welcome dozens of international flights daily! All major US gateways have at least one non-stop flight daily and there are many options for cheap flights from Europe as well.

Start planning your very own Colin Cowie Destination Wedding! Our agents have planned dozens of weddings at Palace Resorts and will help you choose the right property!. 


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.

GILT GROUPE - The Wedding Shop

I'm gilty. Are you? I love this company and have scored so many wonderfully luxurious items at great prices. Guess what? They now have a Wedding Shop and it is currently open! Shop on and enjoy great deals on....


Carolina Herrera Gowns:

Bridesmaid Dresses:

Wedding Day Survival Kits:

Enjoy,

Book a FREE Wedding at Le Blanc Spa Resort

When I poll my travel agent colleagues about their favorite resort in Mexico to vacation, many come back enthusiastically with LE BLANC. It is a luxurious, 5 star resort, with an atmosphere that can be described as simple elegance. This makes Le Blanc the perfect host hotel for a Destination Wedding. Their complimentary wedding package is one of the finest offered:

COMPLIMENTARY WEDDING* FOR 2011 & 2012

Our Complimentary Package includes the following: Wedding location Personal Wedding Planner Justice of the Peace or Non Denominational Minister Marriage certificate for civil ceremonies (documents issued in Spanish) Special Butler service on the day of the wedding Aisle runner White wine during the ceremony Wedding cake Bridal bouquet 1 Matching grooms boutonniere Sound equipment for the ceremony White Tiffany chairs for the ceremony2 Dinner reservations for the wedding party 3 Special breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding Two Le Blanc Signature totes 4 Two Le Blanc Signature bathrobes 4 A romantic dinner for two during the stay 4

1 Bridal bouquet includes 24 rose blooms

2 Tiffany chairs provided for 60 guests during the ceremony

3 A set menu at a selected restaurant will apply to wedding parties with eight guests and over with a maximum of 25 guests. Lumiere subject to availability, based on resort occupancy.

4 The Honeymoon package included (only for europe)

{As with all promotions, restrictions apply.}

Not only will you enjoy a fabulous wedding, but you & your guests will earn up to $1500 in resort credit. You may apply this credit to upgrading your wedding package and your guests may use it for world class spa treatments, candlelit dinners, upgraded bottles of wine and more. 

If Le Blanc Spa Resort sounds like just what you've been looking for, contact us today to get started planning! 

Being located in the Cancun area, your guests will be flying to one of the easiest destinations in the tropics. Cancun is serviced by all major airlines, including United Airlines & American Airlines. 

Celebrities Marry on Necker Island

Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo recently married on Necker Island. Necker Island is the private vacation island of Virgin founder Richard Branson. It is a perfect paradise and encompasses everything I love about the Caribbean. This is the place we dream about... someday, I hope to visit! 

Nick & Vanessa allowed cameras to follow their planning & all the big day celebrations. The feature was shown on TLC. "Nick & Vanessa's Dream Wedding". Check it out for some great Destination Wedding ideas. I love when they released their wedding wishes and illuminated the sky with a paper lantern.

Vanessa recently shared some of her own personal Destination Wedding planning tips on her twitter page: 

Tip 1: Try on different styles of dresses. Even if u know what u want, it may surprise u. Go for it all & be girly! Most importantly, HAVE FUN


Tip 2: I Love a "little" splash of color! I had a beautiful bouquet of gloriosa's, BUT I didn't put my matron of honor in a fuchsia dress


Tip 3: Listen to your groom & have elements of what "he" wants in the Wedding. After all, it's both of your day. Nick had great suggestions.


{read all 10 tips here}



Cheers,

Get Married in Belize ~ Victoria House

We are currently with a bride & groom who have selected Belize for the Destination Wedding location. Belize was appealing to them because it has such a low-key vibe and off-the-beaten path atmosphere. One of the top choices for Destination Weddings in Belize is the Victoria House. 

The Victoria House wedding package includes the following items:

• License and minister's fee
• Small cake (serves 2-4 people)
• Island bridal bouquet
• Boutonniere
• Basic floral arrangements

The cost is $1,150 USD plus tax; this is additional to the room charges.

The Victoria House limits the size of wedding groups to no more then 20 guests during high season and 30 guests during low season. Additional requirements include all guests must stay at Victoria House for a minimum number of nights depending on the season.  Weddings are not available during peak season dates.

Flights to Belize are often more expensive that we like to see, but lately we have been able to secure cheap tickets for many of our Belize clients.

Contact the Destination Wedding Agents at Caribbean Journey to start planning your Belize Wedding! 

Wedding Packages at Lighthouse Bay, Barbuda

If you are looking for an intimate wedding with 12 guests or less, on a quiet island that feels like your own private paradise, the LightHouse Bay Resort on Barbuda is offering the following "Signature Champagne Cocktail Yes I Do" Wedding Package. The package includes: 

• Six Nights in the Grand Suite for the bride and groom
• Three nights for up to 12 people, including two Junior Suites and two Master Suites
• All meals and beverages for all guests during their stay
• One roundtrip helicopter transfer for the bride and groom to and from Antigua
• One way transfer for the extended party to or from Antigua via a private plane
• Arrival welcome champagne for all guests
• White Nights Party, where everyone wears white, on the beach for a rehearsal dinner
• Wedding ceremony on the beach or at the Club House
• Wedding dinner with choice of location – the Lagoon Restaurant, dining under the stars on the upper deck of the Club House, or romantic dining on the beach under the stars
• Wedding cake
• Two bottles of Moet & Chandon Star Champagne

The “Signature Champagne Cocktail Yes I Do” package is available June 1 – Aug. 31, 2011 - and package rates start at $52,999.  Exclusivity and seclusion take on new heights at the five-star resort which is situated on its own private island with 17 miles of unspoiled pink sand beach and the clear turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea to the front and the blue-green serenity of the Codrington Lagoon to the rear.  The property is only accessible visa S.V.G Airlines, helicopter and ferry service. {We realize this is a short booking window and very last minute and have asked the resort if they plan on extending this promotion.} 

For more information on how to book your Destination Wedding at Lighthouse Bay Resort in Barbuda, please contact us! 

Get Married Here... Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda

Little Dix Bay is a luxurious resort on the lovely island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Little Dix has long been known for its paramount customer service and graceful Caribbean living... both making it a the perfect location for a dreamy destination wedding.

Below are a few shots of the resort's ceremony & reception locations:

Below are two of the wedding packages offered at Little Dix Bay. If you'd like assistance in arranging travel for your wedding guests, please contact us - we'd be happy help!

Island Breeze Wedding Package

• Personal assistance and round-trip transportation to obtain wedding license in Tortola
• On-site planning and wedding coordination
• Sunset Serenity Couples' Massage treatment at Sense, A Rosewood Spa® including champagne and fruit
• Classic Manicure & Pedicure
• 60-minute Little Dix Bay Signature Body Scrub at Sense, A Rosewood Spa®
• Marriage license and commemorative certificate from signing ceremony. (Two certified copies of the marriage certificate mailed at a later date.)
• Local officiant of choice, including his/her transportation
• Witnesses (if necessary)
• Bouquet and boutonniere for the couple, designed for you by Blossom's Florist Tortola, with pre-event contact by email to discuss a design to suit your needs
• Two hours of color photography
• Cost $3,500. Special terms and conditions apply.

Island Oasis Wedding Package

• Personal assistance and round-trip transportation to obtain wedding license in Tortola
• On-site planning and wedding coordination
• Bouquet and boutonniere for the couple, designed for you by Blossom’s Florist Tortola, with pre-event contact by email to discuss a design to suit your needs
• Marriage license and commemorative certificate from signing ceremony. (Two certified copies of the marriage certificate mailed at a later date.)
• Local officiant of choice, including his/her transportation
• Witnesses (if necessary)
• Cost $2,000. Special terms and conditions apply.

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,