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,

Congratulations Sara & Andrew!!!

Sara & Andrew hosted their Destination Wedding at Excellence Riviera Cancun in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico. 

It was a super easy event to organize largely in part because the Excellence is hands down one of the best hotel groups for Destination Weddings. We receive accolades from all of our Excellence clients and are always thrilled when a bride selects one of there hotels for her special day.

Sara & Andrew used the photographer recommended by the resort - Blue Lens Caribe - and I think they did an amazing job! Love, love, love their photos.

Congratulations!!!

Cheers,

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,

Something Different... A Wedding in the Sky

The popularity of Destination Weddings has exploded in recent years with dozens of weddings happening on the sand around the Caribbean & Mexico daily. More and more brides are coming to us wanting something different... wanting to take the uniqueness of a Destination Wedding to a new level. 


One such recommendation we have is to book a Sky Wedding at Azul Sensatori or Azul Beach in Riviera Maya, Mexico. 

Imagine exchanging vows perched above the pool, gardens and beach – a setting unlike any other in the world. Signature Sky Weddings are hosted on a private rooftop terrace with glorious views, especially at sunset.

For the formal ceremony, there is a wooden canopy structure facing the sea for you to personalize with your own themed color & other decor. Glass panels top the partial walls to block any wind. Your guests will be greeted with a cold, scented towel and a welcome cocktail. They are given a fan and personalized program with a photo of the Sky terrace for the ceremony.

A wedding webcam provides live Internet broadcast of the ceremony back home to friends and family (max 20). Drinks for your celebration toast are presented with white glove service. You’ll get a silver photo frame as our gift.

Sky Wedding Details:
• Sky Wedding location package is available for an additional fee: $1,700 USD
• Guests: Up to 80 people at Azul Sensatori. Up to 65 people at Azul Beach.
• Includes the services of our U.S.-based Advance Wedding Planner and On-Site Wedding Coordinator.
• Rooftop terrace is accessible only by elevator plus a flight of stairs. 

Interested in more details? Drop our Destination Wedding planners a line... info@caribbeanjourney.com 

Cancun is a great destination for a wedding because the airport services international flights from all over the world on every major airline. Delta Airlines, and many others have daily nonstop flights.

Divi Aruba Offers FREE Weddings!

Everyone loves Aruba... it is that quintessential easy Caribbean island. The Divi Aruba is one of the island's few all-inclusive resorts, making it a popular choice for guests wanting to have all their meals & drinks pre-paid. 

The Divi Aruba is a good match for couples seeking a host hotel with a pristine white sand beach, multiple dining choices, comfortable accommodations, a beautiful pool, and a casino.

 

One reason Aruba is an easy island is because it is so easy reach! There are flights available from most major gateways and often airline tickets are within the $450-$550 price range.

Plan your destination wedding at the beachfront Divi Aruba All Inclusive and receive a complimentary oceanview room with your all inclusive wedding:

TIER I

Complimentary Oceanview Room

& Honeymoon Package for 7 nights (min. of 10 double rooms)

     Free Oceanview room for bride & groom for 7 nights

     Bottle of champagne

     Candlelight dinner for two

     Free Night First Anniversary Certificate

     Remembrance gift

TIER II

Complimentary Essential Wedding Package

(Or credit of $1000 toward a destination wedding package of your choice),

Oceanview Room & Honeymoon Package for 7 nights (min. of 20 double rooms)

     ALL AMENITIES LISTED IN TIER I - Plus

     Beach wedding or golf course ceremony

     Meet & Greet at Aruba Weddings For You office

     Keepsake calligraphy certificate

     Fresh floral bouquet and groom boutonniere

     Pre-recorded background music

     Destination wedding setup

     Floor draped table

     1 Bottle champagne

     2 Torches

     Palm fringed aisle with candle walk

     Non-denominational minister fee

     Coordinator present at ceremony

     Administrative charges

Features and facilities subject to change without notice. Complimentary Essential Wedding package or $1000 credit must be redeemed directly with Aruba Weddings For You at www.arubaweddingsforyou.com and cannot be redeemed for other services. Complimentary all inclusive Oceanview room for bride and groom (2 adults maximum 7 nights). Tier I requires a minimum of ten (10) double occupancy rooms. The wedding party must book at least a five (5) night minimum stay per room in order for bride and groom to receive complimentary room. Tier II requires  minimum of twenty (20) double occupancy rooms. All rooms must be booked for at least a five (5) night minimum stay per room in order for bride and groom to receive complimentary room and complimentary Essential Wedding package or $1000 credit toward ceremony. Wedding must be contracted through Aruba Weddings For You in order to qualify for complimentary night and/or credit. Complimentary room is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Complimetary Honeymoon Package for bride and groom only.  

Stay only 5 Nights at ANY Sandals Resort for a FREE Wedding!

Effective Immediately, Sandals Resorts has dropped their FREE WEDDING requirement to a stay of only 5 nights in ANY room category! This applies to ALL Sandals Resorts with the exception of Sandals Emerald Bay during the months of FEB to AUG where a government fee of $350 will still apply. 

To start planning your own Destination Wedding, contact the Wedding Travel Consultants at Caribbean Journey ~ 866-236-1924 or via email.

{As with all promos, restrictions apply. Please inquire.}

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. 

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,

A Riu Montego Bay Wedding - Jamaica

Get Married at Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica

The photography from this wedding is by Vijay Rakhra, a professional wedding photographer and videographer based in San Francisco. In the past 8 years, Mr. Rakhra has covered hundreds of weddings all over the world.

The Riu Montego Bay Resort & Spa is located only 20 minutes from the airport, making it a great choice for a Destination Wedding because guests typically only stay for the weekend and will appreciate being close to the airport.

Check out Mr. Rakhra's website and blog to see his full wedding portfolio. 

If you're interested in planning your Destination Wedding at Riu Montego Bay, contact us at info @ caribbeanjourney.com!

Enjoy,

Sandos Resorts Wedding Packages

Adding variety to destination weddings, Sandos Hotels and Resorts offers three ultra-romantic wedding packages at its two all-inclusive complexes on the Riviera Maya, Mexico, perfect for couples looking to tie-the-knot in paradise.

The Sandos package is priced at $950 and features: ·         Service of a judge or minister to perform the ceremony ·         Personalized service from the wedding coordinator ·         All paperwork arrangements including marriage license and certificate (legal documents issued in Spanish) ·         Decorated wedding site such as a private area on the beach (including guest seating) ·         Background music during the ceremony (or couples can bring their own songs and use the hotel's CD player) ·         Wedding cake ·         Sparkling wine for the wedding toast ·         Wedding dinner at any restaurant (based on availability and number of guests) ·         Free room upgrade for the wedding couple (based on availability) ·         In-room amenity of fine pastry, fruit basket and sparkling wine upon arrival ·         Special guest room decoration ·         Plush bathrobes for the wedding couple to use during their stay ·         Special gifts for the couple including "Just Married" his and her t-shirts, and a commemorative wedding photo of the couple, presented in a keepsake Mexican-style picture frame ·         Commemorative wedding certificate To qualify for a FREE Sandos package, guests must book a minimum of 18 rooms for seven nights each.             Couples can upgrade their nuptials experience with the Caribbean package, priced at $1700, which includes all features of the Sandos package, PLUS: ·         Décor for the entrance to the wedding ceremony ·         Bridal bouquet and groom boutonniere ·         Set of 10 wedding photographs ·         Breakfast in bed, with champagne, the morning after the wedding ·         One Swedish massage for the Bride and Groom ·         15% spa discount on all treatments that can be used throughout the stay ·         10% discount on motorized sports including banana boat rides, jet skiing and parasailing To qualify for a FREE Caribbean package, guests must book a minimum of 35 rooms for seven nights each.

            For an ultra-romantic experience, couples can choose the Riviera package, priced at $2,300, which includes all features of the Sandos and Caribbean packages, PLUS:

·         Set of 20 wedding photographs

·         Natural flowers to decorate and rose petals on the aisle

·         Bridal up-do at the spa's beauty salon

·         Steaming service for the wedding dress

·         Preferential guestroom location

·         Private VIP check-in

·         Post-ceremony bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries

·         Nightly turn-down service.