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planning guide 13 INSPIRATION AISLE We’ve got dresses! Check out the

destination wedding gowns in vogue for 2015. We also unveil the latest bridal color trends and fun accessories that play the part, and share a few of our favorite gifts and favors.

20 BEAUTIFUL BRIDE Fit and Fabulous How to get in shape

for your once-in-a-lifetime event—and ever after.

Wedding Day Glow Don’t let stress and lack of sleep wreak havoc on your skin. We’ve got THE products for a gorgeous look, on and beyond your big day.

24 LOCATIONS TO LOVE Honeymoon Bliss: There’s a Package

for That Our contributing editor Annette Burden explores the top spots for an unforgettable escape, whether you opt for something simply romantic and relaxing or want to venture off the beaten track.

Wow Your Wedding Why settle for ordinary? Find a venue or special bridal package that makes your destination day extraordinary.

30 REAL WEDDINGS Love Stories How four destination

wedding couples said “forever” in four fabulous places.

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Quality time with friends and family? Check.

Sun-kissed days and fun-fi lled nights? Check.

Choices for every budget? Check.

The adventure of a lifetime? Check.

We could go on and on about the many positive attributes of

a destination wedding, but if you’re reading this, chances are

you’ve already considered saying “I do” away from home.

This magazine was created for destination brides and grooms

who seek a one-of-a-kind venue to host their special day—and for couples looking for the

perfect honeymoon spot. Not only do we present dozens of fabulous locations in our Elite

Wedding Collection Resort Guide (starting on p. 40), but we share tips for how to pull off

an unforgettable event fi lled with personal fl air.

Head to our Inspiration Aisle (from p. 13) to explore this year’s destination wedding

“Gown Guide,” gorgeous gift ideas and the latest bridal color trends and accessories.

Next, Beautiful Bride (p. 20) fuses fi tness tips from the pros with a lineup of superior

beauty products, while Love on Location (p. 24) is fi lled with wow-worthy wedding and

honeymoon packages and today’s hottest getaways.

Last but not least, our “All Time Love Stories” feature illustrates how four very different

couples brought their unique wedding visions to life.

To us, it’s as much about the journey as the destination. Celebrate each step

of the way and know that your getaway will be nothing short of spectacular.

With love,

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The look of love: A lacy Maggie Sottero sheath with beaded cap sleeves fi ts perfectly with an outdoor ceremony.

Billowy ball gown, curvaceous

mermaid, cutting-edge

sheath? It’s all up to you. Your

search for the perfect destina-

tion wedding dress starts right

here. Turn the page for a taste

of what’s to come in 2015 and

beyond. –Annette Burden

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D estination brides have a few extra

things to think about before

shopping for The Dress. Like every bride,

they should first consider the formality—or

informality—of the ceremony, their

budget, body type and personal style. But

brides taking their show on the road also

need to think about portability as well as

practicality for the climate and site.

We asked Valerie and Stephanie Chin,

lead designers at Val Stefani and Moon-

light Bridal, for their thoughts on finding

the perfect destination wedding dress for

2015. The fashion-forward duo has

designed gowns for many celebrities,

including recording artist Kesha.

What aspects do you consider when designing for destination weddings?We are always thinking about the type of bride we are designing for when designing

any collection. We see our destination bride as being a little more adventurous than a

stay-at-home bride and wanting a gown that reflects that part of her personality. We

know that some want to match their dresses to the character of their destinations. That’s

all right for them, of course. But we don’t think style should be sacrificed due to the

location—the bride should still feel like a bride and wear a gown that reflects her style.

How do you address the need for a gown that travels well, is comfortable and suits the destination?We design using lightweight fabrics, delicate lace and beaded accents. Chiffon

and organza are the perfect lightweight fabrics to allow for carefree movement.

They don’t wrinkle easily and don’t cling to the body. They keep you cool, look

pretty in a breeze and are simple to steam once you take them out of a garment

bag. Also, we love to see the use of color, especially blush tones on brides. For an

outdoor or destination wedding, it is the perfect complement.

FINDING THE ONE

From left: gown by Moonlight Bridal; Maggie Sottero; Val Stefani; Maggie Sottero; Lillian West; Winnie Couture

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Are there any new bridal trends that you think work well for destination weddings?We have been using a lot of color in our latest collections—and featuring amazing

back detailing. We think brides want to make a statement when they first walk

down the aisle—and when they exit. So we are focusing on low V-neck backs as

well as keyhole backs. We are also playing with lengths, whether it is a tea-length

or a high-low hem. This is another feature that allows brides to have their personal

style reflected in their gown. It works particularly well if they are looking for a

vintage- or retro-inspired style.

Do you have any other wardrobe or beauty tips for destination brides?We think a birdcage or simple tulle veil makes a nice complement to any gown.

Beyond that, use accessories you love to complete your look. Also, it’s a good idea

to keep an emergency kit with blotting paper, a fan and makeup for quick touchups

nearby. That way you can be stress free about your looks and always camera ready.

But above all, have fun—nothing makes a bride more beautiful than having fun.

Alfred Angeloalfredangelo.com; 877.726.4356.

Available at partner boutiques and two

dozen Alfred Angelo signature stores

across the country.

Angel Sanchez angelsanchezusa.com; 212.921.9817.

Available at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf

Goodman and select bridal boutiques

worldwide.

Casablanca Bridalcasablancabridal.com. See website to

reach Casablanca’s flagship store in

Newport Beach, California, or autho-

rized dealerships around the world.

Ines Di Santoinesdisanto.com; 866.899.INES. Sold

through luxury retailers worldwide,

including Bergdorf Goodman and

Neiman Marcus.

Justin Alexanderjustinalexanderbridal.com. See website

for regional customer service offices to

call. Available at upscale bridal salons

worldwide.

Moonlight Bridalmoonlightbridal.com. See website for

stores carrying Moonlight collections

throughout the world.

Val Stefanivalstefani.com. See website to contact

retailers across the nation and world.

Winnie Couturewinniecouture.com. See website for

authorized dealers worldwide or Winnie

Couture salons in Atlanta, Dallas,

Houston and Beverly Hills.

Maggie Sotteromaggiesottero.com. See website for

premier retailers to call for information

worldwide.


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Y our wedding palette radiates a special mood

and ties everything together, from save-the-

dates to invitations, fl owers, bridal party attire and

favors. So, where should destination brides begin

when faced with a whole universe of colors,

neutrals, tints and blends? It may sound overwhelm-

ing, but don’t worry, says Heidi Markgraf, who keeps

her fi nger fi rmly on the pulse of bridal trends—with

a special eye for color—and blogs for the online

arm of MagnetStreet, a creator of custom wedding

stationery. “A typical color scheme contains only

two, maybe three, main colors; and one, maybe two,

accents.” That’s a suggested minimum of only three

colors and a maximum of fi ve.

Start with your real-life preferences—the shades

you love to wear and have in your home—then think

about the vibe you want to resonate throughout the

big day, recommends Markgraf. Next, consider the

existing decor of the venue. “You don’t want your

table linens clashing with the carpet,” she says.

Finally, for inspiration, it’s Hello, Pinterest! Search

examples of the mood you’re going for with

keywords like “boho beach wedding,” “luxe island

wedding” or “elegant winter wedding.”

Among today’s most fashionable color combos,

you’ll fi nd elegant neutrals and metallic tones

paired with softer pastels; charcoal paired with

minty green; and “turquoise and cobalt blue paired

with a bright and cheerful yellow,” notes Markgraf.

When it comes to the hottest shade for 2015,

Pantone has declared marsala Color of the Year. “I’ll

be excited to see this classy neutral woven through

weddings all year long,” Markgraf says. “I imagine it

paired with olive or hunter green and blush pink—

pure romance for a destination wedding.”

For more tips from Markgraf and the team

at MagnetStreet, go to TrulyEngaging.com or

Magnetstreet.com/weddings. – Annette Burden

THE COLOR OF LOVEGet a head start on picking your wedding

palette with tips from a pro.

1 Anticipated Moments Dress, $109.99, modcloth.com; 2 Pomellato Lola Garnet Drop Earrings, $3,595, Gilt.com; 3 Nina Shoes, Karen, $119, ninashoes.com; 4 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze, $18, 100percent-pure.com; 5 Cocoa Berry Lip and Cheek Tint, $17, 100percentpure.com; 6 Recchiuti Chocolates Custom Chocolates, recchiuti.com; 7 Cake by Sugar Ruffl es; sugarruffl es.co.uk

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2015 COLOR OF THE YEAR

Marsala“We’ll see this classy neutral woven through weddings all

year long,” says bridal trend guru Heidi Markgraf. “I

imagine it paired with olive or hunter green and blush

pink—pure romance for a destination wedding.”

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PLANNING GUIDE

inspiration aisle

Shu

tter

sto

ck

Y our wedding palette radiates a special mood

and ties everything together, from save-the-

dates to invitations, fl owers, bridal party attire and

favors. So, where should destination brides begin

when faced with a whole universe of colors,

neutrals, tints and blends? It may sound overwhelm-

ing, but don’t worry, says Heidi Markgraf, who keeps

her fi nger fi rmly on the pulse of bridal trends—with

a special eye for color—and blogs for the online

arm of MagnetStreet, a creator of custom wedding

stationery. “A typical color scheme contains only

two, maybe three, main colors; and one, maybe two,

accents.” That’s a suggested minimum of only three

colors and a maximum of fi ve.

Start with your real-life preferences—the shades

you love to wear and have in your home—then think

about the vibe you want to resonate throughout the

big day, recommends Markgraf. Next, consider the

existing decor of the venue. “You don’t want your

table linens clashing with the carpet,” she says.

Finally, for inspiration, it’s Hello, Pinterest! Search

examples of the mood you’re going for with

keywords like “boho beach wedding,” “luxe island

wedding” or “elegant winter wedding.”

Among today’s most fashionable color combos,

you’ll fi nd elegant neutrals and metallic tones

paired with softer pastels; charcoal paired with

minty green; and “turquoise and cobalt blue paired

with a bright and cheerful yellow,” notes Markgraf.

When it comes to the hottest shade for 2015,

Pantone has declared marsala Color of the Year. “I’ll

be excited to see this classy neutral woven through

weddings all year long,” Markgraf says. “I imagine it

paired with olive or hunter green and blush pink—

pure romance for a destination wedding.”

For more tips from Markgraf and the team

at MagnetStreet, go to TrulyEngaging.com or

Magnetstreet.com/weddings. – Annette Burden

THE COLOR OF LOVEGet a head start on picking your wedding

palette with tips from a pro.

1 Anticipated Moments Dress, $109.99, modcloth.com; 2 Pomellato Lola Garnet Drop Earrings, $3,595, Gilt.com; 3 Nina Shoes, Karen, $119, ninashoes.com; 4 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze, $18, 100percent-pure.com; 5 Cocoa Berry Lip and Cheek Tint, $17, 100percentpure.com; 6 Recchiuti Chocolates Custom Chocolates, recchiuti.com; 7 Cake by Sugar Ruffl es; sugarruffl es.co.uk

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Marsala“We’ll see this classy neutral woven through weddings all

year long,” says bridal trend guru Heidi Markgraf. “I

imagine it paired with olive or hunter green and blush

pink—pure romance for a destination wedding.”

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great & gorgeous giftsWe get a kick out of finding fun and inspirational gifts,

whether it’s party favors, something special for the bride

and groom, or a surprise for members of the wedding

party. Here are just a few of our favorites. –Isabelle Gullö

LOVELY TOKENS

Primitives by Kathy

sure knows how to elicit

smiles with its fun designs.

What’s not to love about the

Photo Blocks ($6.90), magnets

($13.80 for three) and Cork and

Cap Holder, perfect for seaside

weddings ($37.95). For more

inspiration, visit primitivesbykathy.com.

WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG? Eco-friendly and locally made are the

way to go, which is why the stylish,

oversized Big Boot denim tote by San

Francisco–based Spicer Bags hits home

($123, spicerbags.com).

BFF BRACELET What says long-lasting friendship better

than this Kate Spade bracelet, made of

12-karat, gold-plated metal ($58,

katespade.com).

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DO ME A FAVOR DIY diehards can put a personal touch on

welcome gifts or favors with the help of

three beautifully rustic items: 20-inch

linen squares with fringed edges, jute

rope twine and hanging mini chalkboards

to customize a message for loved ones

(lightsforalloccasions.com).

For Crafty CouplesThanks to Artifact Uprising’s easy-to-use designer, you can create your own hard- or softcover photo books—using 100 percent recycled paper. Print your wedding, travel and Instagram photos on beautiful custom paper, and order unique wooden gifts to display your favorite images, all handcrafted from reclaimed mountain beetle pine (artifactuprising.com).

CRAZY ABOUT CANDLES Sandalwood is said to not only enhance the mood, but to bring

inner peace and mind-body balance. This is why we fell for Natural

Culina’s brand-new, all-natural soy candle, which blends sandal-

wood with notes of citrus and flowers ($8, naturalculina.com).

TIME-HONORED TREAT The best man and groomsmen will love this handsome, personal-ized pocket watch ($39.99, thingsremembered.com)

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inspiration aisle


great & gorgeous giftsWe get a kick out of finding fun and inspirational gifts,

whether it’s party favors, something special for the bride

and groom, or a surprise for members of the wedding

party. Here are just a few of our favorites. –Isabelle Gullö

LOVELY TOKENS

Primitives by Kathy

sure knows how to elicit

smiles with its fun designs.

What’s not to love about the

Photo Blocks ($6.90), magnets

($13.80 for three) and Cork and

Cap Holder, perfect for seaside

weddings ($37.95). For more

inspiration, visit primitivesbykathy.com.

WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG? Eco-friendly and locally made are the

way to go, which is why the stylish,

oversized Big Boot denim tote by San

Francisco–based Spicer Bags hits home

($123, spicerbags.com).

BFF BRACELET What says long-lasting friendship better

than this Kate Spade bracelet, made of

12-karat, gold-plated metal ($58,

katespade.com).

EWC_SS15_Gift.indd 18 1/28/15 8:27 AM

planning guide

inspiration aisle


DO ME A FAVOR DIY diehards can put a personal touch on

welcome gifts or favors with the help of

three beautifully rustic items: 20-inch

linen squares with fringed edges, jute

rope twine and hanging mini chalkboards

to customize a message for loved ones

(lightsforalloccasions.com).

For Crafty CouplesThanks to Artifact Uprising’s easy-to-use designer, you can create your own hard- or softcover photo books—using 100 percent recycled paper. Print your wedding, travel and Instagram photos on beautiful custom paper, and order unique wooden gifts to display your favorite images, all handcrafted from reclaimed mountain beetle pine (artifactuprising.com).

CRAZY ABOUT CANDLES Sandalwood is said to not only enhance the mood, but to bring

inner peace and mind-body balance. This is why we fell for Natural

Culina’s brand-new, all-natural soy candle, which blends sandal-

wood with notes of citrus and flowers ($8, naturalculina.com).

TIME-HONORED TREAT The best man and groomsmen will love this handsome, personal-ized pocket watch ($39.99, thingsremembered.com)

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W hen it comes to fitness, there

are no shortcuts. Although,

according to seasoned trainers

Jason Keigher and Jennifer Cohen,

most brides look for a quick fix.

“Everybody always wants to lose

weight fast,” says Cohen, who has

worked with hundreds of brides and

grooms throughout her career and

once hosted a TV show called

Shedding for the Wedding. “The

trick is to create a fitness plan that

works with your lifestyle so you

can maintain it over time—not

just for the wedding day.” She

adds, “It takes hard work and

consistency to get results.

And you have to have realistic

expectations.”

So where and when to begin?

“The sooner you start working

out with a trainer, the better,”

says Keigher, who helps as many

as 30 brides and grooms each

year. “Six months is ideal, but

you can still see great results in

as little as 12 weeks.” You can typically lose between six to eight

pounds per month in a healthy way, adds Cohen, so you work

backwards to see what the person can properly achieve in the

given time frame.

No matter how soon you get started, Keigher recommends

a combination of exercise methods. “My clients do spinning,

fit and fabulousWant to know the secrets to getting in shape for your dream event—

and ever after? Take a cue from experts Jason Keigher of New York

City’s Fit Brides and Jennifer Cohen, co-author of Strong is the New

Skinny: How to Eat, Live, and Move to Maximize

Your Power (Harmony Books, 2014). – Isabelle Gullö

OUR KIND OF SNACK Make sure to always have healthy snacks on hand,

says Jennifer Cohen, who’s a fan of the all-natural and

yummy-tasting KIND bar (from $1.99. kindsnacks.com).

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HEALTHY HABITS What you put in your body is even more important than what you put on it. That’s the message behind Mareya Ibraham’s The Clean Eating Handbook ($4.99,

eatcleaner.com), which shows how to improve eating habits and shed pounds by ridding your fridge and pantry of junk food and replacing it with fresh produce, lean protein and clean beverages and condiments.

boot camp, kettlebell classes and yoga. They do cardio for

45-60 minutes daily (one day is active rest), and they meet

with me one to three times a week for an intense weight-

training regimen.”

Cohen is also a fan of cross-training for its effectiveness in

preventing plateaus. “I love to incorporate High Intensity

Interval Training (HIIT) into the workout regimen as it’s the best

way to lose body fat.” Just don’t overdo it, she notes. “Doing

HIIT once or twice per week is enough.” Exercise at least five

times per week, even if it’s just going for a brisk, 20-minute walk,

she says.

Of course, what you eat and drink is crucial, too. Clean eating

is a must, 80 percent of the time, Cohen says. “Eat foods that have

a high water content, such as jicama, apples and salad—they keep

you feeling full longer.” Also choose food rich in omega 3s as

they’re a natural anti-inflammatory and great for the skin, she

recommends. “Always have healthy snacks handy, like KIND bars,

which are made of whole foods and taste delicious.”

Stay clear of processed foods, alcohol and sugary drinks—any-

thing that has more than 10 grams of sugar per serving, suggests

Keigher. “Brides should be drinking water exclusively,” he says,

continuing, “For some brides I recommend joining Weight

Watchers; for others I suggest a personal chef or a food delivery

service like The Fresh Diet.” And never starve yourself, he

ONE Work out at least five days a week and choose a variety of

cardio and strength-building techniques, like spinning, walking,

boot camp, weight training and yoga.

TWO Incorporate High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) once

a week as “it’s the best way to lose body fat,” says Cohen.

THREE Don’t waste your time trying to spot-tone specific

muscles, recommends Keigher. “You need to work out your

entire body.”

FOUR Stay away from processed foods, sugary drinks and

alcohol, Cohen says. “The empty calories pack on the pounds.”

FIVE Drink lots of water daily and eat foods with a high water

content, like apples and jicama.

SIX Set realistic goals, and keep setting new ones to stay

motivated, suggests Cohen.

SEVEN Accept that you can only do so much in a short

period of time, but don’t let anything stop you from jumping

on the fitness bandwagon. As Keigher says. “Stop dreaming and

start doing!”

the planSeven steps to a happier and healthier you with fitness pros

Jennifer Cohen and Jason Keigher.

cautions. “Some brides don’t eat enough to lose weight. It sounds

weird, but you need to fuel your body correctly to get quick

results.” Remember, says Cohen, “slow and steady always wins the

race, and small wins add up to BIG change.”

Find Jason Keigher at fitbrides.com and Jennifer Cohen at

jennifercohen.com.


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W hen it comes to fitness, there

are no shortcuts. Although,

according to seasoned trainers

Jason Keigher and Jennifer Cohen,

most brides look for a quick fix.

“Everybody always wants to lose

weight fast,” says Cohen, who has

worked with hundreds of brides and

grooms throughout her career and

once hosted a TV show called

Shedding for the Wedding. “The

trick is to create a fitness plan that

works with your lifestyle so you

can maintain it over time—not

just for the wedding day.” She

adds, “It takes hard work and

consistency to get results.

And you have to have realistic

expectations.”

So where and when to begin?

“The sooner you start working

out with a trainer, the better,”

says Keigher, who helps as many

as 30 brides and grooms each

year. “Six months is ideal, but

you can still see great results in

as little as 12 weeks.” You can typically lose between six to eight

pounds per month in a healthy way, adds Cohen, so you work

backwards to see what the person can properly achieve in the

given time frame.

No matter how soon you get started, Keigher recommends

a combination of exercise methods. “My clients do spinning,

fit and fabulousWant to know the secrets to getting in shape for your dream event—

and ever after? Take a cue from experts Jason Keigher of New York

City’s Fit Brides and Jennifer Cohen, co-author of Strong is the New

Skinny: How to Eat, Live, and Move to Maximize

Your Power (Harmony Books, 2014). – Isabelle Gullö

OUR KIND OF SNACK Make sure to always have healthy snacks on hand,

says Jennifer Cohen, who’s a fan of the all-natural and

yummy-tasting KIND bar (from $1.99. kindsnacks.com).


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HEALTHY HABITS What you put in your body is even more important than what you put on it. That’s the message behind Mareya Ibraham’s The Clean Eating Handbook ($4.99,

eatcleaner.com), which shows how to improve eating habits and shed pounds by ridding your fridge and pantry of junk food and replacing it with fresh produce, lean protein and clean beverages and condiments.

boot camp, kettlebell classes and yoga. They do cardio for

45-60 minutes daily (one day is active rest), and they meet

with me one to three times a week for an intense weight-

training regimen.”

Cohen is also a fan of cross-training for its effectiveness in

preventing plateaus. “I love to incorporate High Intensity

Interval Training (HIIT) into the workout regimen as it’s the best

way to lose body fat.” Just don’t overdo it, she notes. “Doing

HIIT once or twice per week is enough.” Exercise at least five

times per week, even if it’s just going for a brisk, 20-minute walk,

she says.

Of course, what you eat and drink is crucial, too. Clean eating

is a must, 80 percent of the time, Cohen says. “Eat foods that have

a high water content, such as jicama, apples and salad—they keep

you feeling full longer.” Also choose food rich in omega 3s as

they’re a natural anti-inflammatory and great for the skin, she

recommends. “Always have healthy snacks handy, like KIND bars,

which are made of whole foods and taste delicious.”

Stay clear of processed foods, alcohol and sugary drinks—any-

thing that has more than 10 grams of sugar per serving, suggests

Keigher. “Brides should be drinking water exclusively,” he says,

continuing, “For some brides I recommend joining Weight

Watchers; for others I suggest a personal chef or a food delivery

service like The Fresh Diet.” And never starve yourself, he

ONE Work out at least five days a week and choose a variety of

cardio and strength-building techniques, like spinning, walking,

boot camp, weight training and yoga.

TWO Incorporate High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) once

a week as “it’s the best way to lose body fat,” says Cohen.

THREE Don’t waste your time trying to spot-tone specific

muscles, recommends Keigher. “You need to work out your

entire body.”

FOUR Stay away from processed foods, sugary drinks and

alcohol, Cohen says. “The empty calories pack on the pounds.”

FIVE Drink lots of water daily and eat foods with a high water

content, like apples and jicama.

SIX Set realistic goals, and keep setting new ones to stay

motivated, suggests Cohen.

SEVEN Accept that you can only do so much in a short

period of time, but don’t let anything stop you from jumping

on the fitness bandwagon. As Keigher says. “Stop dreaming and

start doing!”

the planSeven steps to a happier and healthier you with fitness pros

Jennifer Cohen and Jason Keigher.

cautions. “Some brides don’t eat enough to lose weight. It sounds

weird, but you need to fuel your body correctly to get quick

results.” Remember, says Cohen, “slow and steady always wins the

race, and small wins add up to BIG change.”

Find Jason Keigher at fitbrides.com and Jennifer Cohen at

jennifercohen.com.


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wedding day glowThe stress and lack of sleep caused by wedding planning may

wreak havoc on your skin and cause premature aging. But thanks

to our lineup of brilliant beauty products (none of them tested on

animals, we might add), you can vow to look youthful and fabu-

lous on—and beyond—your big day. –Isabelle Gullö

JUST FOR HIM

The Anti-Aging Kit, just released

by J. Paul, features a trio of

products—Daily Defense Cream,

Overnight Recovery Cream and

Revitalize Serum for Eyes—that

fuse aloe vera, shea butter,

vitamins A, C, and E, and key

amino acids to combat fine lines,

wrinkles and loss of elasticity

($142, macys.com).

BEAUTY POWERHOUSE

Say hello to a brighter, more youthful-looking

complexion with brand-new FaceFX from Silk’n.

This clever, FDA-approved device reduces pore

size and the appearance of wrinkles and dark

spots by using fractional red light therapy and

deep thermal heating ($149, silkn.com).

BAGS BE GONE

Cucumber comes to the rescue

again—this time in the form of

an innovative eye cream from

Clairvoyant Beauty. Depuffing

Eye Gel uses cucumber to heal

and revive tired eyes and

decrease water retention,

while free radical–fighting

cranberry seed oil reduces

puffiness and signs of aging ($30,

clairvoyantbeauty.com).

SIGNATURE SCENT Cherish, the latest fragrance from Natura Culina, calls on romantic rose and refreshing lemongrass essential oils to create a fresh yet timeless scent—the perfect gift or addition to your own beauty bag ($18, 5ml and $45, 25ml; naturaculina.com).

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SUPER SERUMS

Flawless Youth Serum by Trina Renea

combines five proven anti-aging

technologies to reduce puffiness,

lines and wrinkles, and firm the skin

($100, facialbungalow.com).

The ultra-hydrating Recovery Serum

from Bioelements helps balance the

skin’s moisture level and boosts the

absorption rate of your sunscreen or

moisturizer ($65, bioelements.com).

Infused with vitamin C–rich camu

camu berry, The Body Shop’s

powerful Vitamin C Facial Radiance

Powder ups collagen production,

increases elasticity and fights

free radicals ($14,

thebodyshop-usa.com).

FIVE TIPS TO FLAWLESS SKIN 1. Get on a serious routine of monthly facials at least six

months before the event.

2. Exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize your skin nightly.

3. Drink eight cups of water a day.

4. Wear sunscreen at all times to avoid sun damage and

dark spots.

5. Stress less. Try yoga, meditation, massage—anything

that lowers cortisol levels—and make sure you get your

beauty rest.

~Trina Renea, owner of Facial Bungalow in West Hollywood

KILLER COMBO

Bioelements’ Ultra-Rich CremeTherapy

Mask packs emollient sesame oil,

enriching Chinese herbs and refreshing

peppermint, rosemary, sage and thyme

oils to significantly boost hydration in

just 10 minutes. Follow with Crucial

Moisture, the company’s top daily

moisturizer, which is made with potent

herbs and dimethicone, a silicone oil

that treats and prevents dryness ($35

and $32.50, bioelements.com).

PACK IT

The Beautifying Pack by Kora Organics

fuses four essential products: tinted day

cream with SPF; vitamin-infused lip

balm; blemish gel; and soothing eye gel

cream ($138, koraorganics.com).


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wedding day glowThe stress and lack of sleep caused by wedding planning may

wreak havoc on your skin and cause premature aging. But thanks

to our lineup of brilliant beauty products (none of them tested on

animals, we might add), you can vow to look youthful and fabu-

lous on—and beyond—your big day. –Isabelle Gullö

JUST FOR HIM

The Anti-Aging Kit, just released

by J. Paul, features a trio of

products—Daily Defense Cream,

Overnight Recovery Cream and

Revitalize Serum for Eyes—that

fuse aloe vera, shea butter,

vitamins A, C, and E, and key

amino acids to combat fine lines,

wrinkles and loss of elasticity

($142, macys.com).

BEAUTY POWERHOUSE

Say hello to a brighter, more youthful-looking

complexion with brand-new FaceFX from Silk’n.

This clever, FDA-approved device reduces pore

size and the appearance of wrinkles and dark

spots by using fractional red light therapy and

deep thermal heating ($149, silkn.com).

BAGS BE GONE

Cucumber comes to the rescue

again—this time in the form of

an innovative eye cream from

Clairvoyant Beauty. Depuffing

Eye Gel uses cucumber to heal

and revive tired eyes and

decrease water retention,

while free radical–fighting

cranberry seed oil reduces

puffiness and signs of aging ($30,

clairvoyantbeauty.com).

SIGNATURE SCENT Cherish, the latest fragrance from Natura Culina, calls on romantic rose and refreshing lemongrass essential oils to create a fresh yet timeless scent—the perfect gift or addition to your own beauty bag ($18, 5ml and $45, 25ml; naturaculina.com).


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SUPER SERUMS

Flawless Youth Serum by Trina Renea

combines five proven anti-aging

technologies to reduce puffiness,

lines and wrinkles, and firm the skin

($100, facialbungalow.com).

The ultra-hydrating Recovery Serum

from Bioelements helps balance the

skin’s moisture level and boosts the

absorption rate of your sunscreen or

moisturizer ($65, bioelements.com).

Infused with vitamin C–rich camu

camu berry, The Body Shop’s

powerful Vitamin C Facial Radiance

Powder ups collagen production,

increases elasticity and fights

free radicals ($14,

thebodyshop-usa.com).

FIVE TIPS TO FLAWLESS SKIN 1. Get on a serious routine of monthly facials at least six

months before the event.

2. Exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize your skin nightly.

3. Drink eight cups of water a day.

4. Wear sunscreen at all times to avoid sun damage and

dark spots.

5. Stress less. Try yoga, meditation, massage—anything

that lowers cortisol levels—and make sure you get your

beauty rest.

~Trina Renea, owner of Facial Bungalow in West Hollywood

KILLER COMBO

Bioelements’ Ultra-Rich CremeTherapy

Mask packs emollient sesame oil,

enriching Chinese herbs and refreshing

peppermint, rosemary, sage and thyme

oils to significantly boost hydration in

just 10 minutes. Follow with Crucial

Moisture, the company’s top daily

moisturizer, which is made with potent

herbs and dimethicone, a silicone oil

that treats and prevents dryness ($35

and $32.50, bioelements.com).

PACK IT

The Beautifying Pack by Kora Organics

fuses four essential products: tinted day

cream with SPF; vitamin-infused lip

balm; blemish gel; and soothing eye gel

cream ($138, koraorganics.com).


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CLASSIC ARUBAOne Happy HoneymoonNewlyweds love Aruba. And Aruba loves

them back, rolling out the red carpet with

its free One Happy Honeymoon package.

Just mention it’s a honeymoon when

making reservations, and again on arrival,

and you’ll receive a free bottle of cham-

pagne, souvenir gift and certificate for a

free night during the following year’s

return. You’ll also receive an Aruba Honey-

moon ID Card and brochure describing

discounts at participating car-rental and tour

agencies. To find lodgings in the program,

go to aruba.com. Some combine One

Happy Honeymoon with other freebies or

packages of their own, so be sure to check.

LITTLE TORCH KEY, FLORIDALove Island StyleThe Florida Keys’s Little Palm Island

Resort offers several romance

packages, including Love, Island Style.

A few highlights:

• three nights in an Island Escape Suite

• 12 long-stemmed roses

• dinner for two on the beach, followed

by your bungalow transformed with

rose petals, candlelight and bottle

of Champagne

• private three-hour day sail on a

luxury yacht

The kicker? You reach Little Palm only by

seaplane or boat. Package from $6,605;

littlepalmisland.com.

RUTHERFORD, CALIFORNIAHoneymoon PackageAuberge du Soleil invites newlyweds to

What floats your boat when you think of

your honeymoon? The two of you alone,

cuddling and catching your breath from

the wedding? Or the two of you bursting

with energy and raring to go? Whichever

you choose, there’s a package for that—

including the following in some of the

world’s most romantic destinations.

–Annette Burden

THERE’S A PACKAGE FOR THAT

Classically romantic honeymoons take many forms, including beach strolls on Aruba; seaside dinners for two at Little Palm Island Resort (opposite page, clockwise from top left); sharing shave ice at Turtle Bay; and settling in to wine-country living at Auberge du Soleil.

HONEYMOON BLISS:

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bask in the wine-country lifestyle through

its Honeymoon Package, whose earthly

pleasures include

• two nights in a Garden Room

• welcome wine, fruit and spa amenity

• champagne and dinner at the

Michelin-starred restaurant

• 90-minute couples massage at

the spa

Heaven for oenophiles and foodies alike,

the resort centers more than 400 Napa

Valley wineries. Package from $2,733;

aubergedusoleil.com.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICOHeart to HeartThe Resort at Pedregal lies a world away

but within walking distance of Cabo San

Lucas. Its Heart to Heart package requires

at least three nights and features

• welcome margaritas and bottle

of tequila

• afternoon treats delivered daily to

your luxury lodgings

• rose-petal turndown

• dinners at the signature restaurant

and on the beach

• massages at the spa

• a beautiful hand-blown glass heart as

a memento

Standard amenities range from oceanfront

terrace and plunge pool to binoculars for

whale watching. Package from $805 per

night; theresortatpedregal.com.

OAHU, HAWAIIRomance on the North ShoreIn addition to miles of pristine beach,

sea and tropical greenery, Turtle Bay’s

Romance on the North Shore

package provides

• five nights in a Beach Cottage

• sparkling wine and Waialua

chocolates on arrival

• dinner on your private lanai

• couples massage

• sunset photo shoot

• horseback ride with private picnic

• $50 dining and $25 gift-shop credits

Where else can you surf, stand-up paddle,

golf, hike and ride horses without leaving

the property? Package from $4,674;

turtlebayresort.com.

LAKEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Sinfully Suite PackageStay five nights or more at Cove Haven

Resort in the Poconos, and you score the

Sinfully Suite Package—free. It includes

• chocolate-covered strawberries

• truffles and champagne

• a basket of champagne flutes,

candles, incense, bubble bath and

bath sponge

Book the Champagne Tower Suite, and

marvel at the circular king-size bed, heart-

shaped pool and whirlpool in the shape of

a seven-foot-tall champagne glass! Rooms

from $213; covepoconoresorts.com.


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CLASSIC ARUBAOne Happy HoneymoonNewlyweds love Aruba. And Aruba loves

them back, rolling out the red carpet with

its free One Happy Honeymoon package.

Just mention it’s a honeymoon when

making reservations, and again on arrival,

and you’ll receive a free bottle of cham-

pagne, souvenir gift and certificate for a

free night during the following year’s

return. You’ll also receive an Aruba Honey-

moon ID Card and brochure describing

discounts at participating car-rental and tour

agencies. To find lodgings in the program,

go to aruba.com. Some combine One

Happy Honeymoon with other freebies or

packages of their own, so be sure to check.

LITTLE TORCH KEY, FLORIDALove Island StyleThe Florida Keys’s Little Palm Island

Resort offers several romance

packages, including Love, Island Style.

A few highlights:

• three nights in an Island Escape Suite

• 12 long-stemmed roses

• dinner for two on the beach, followed

by your bungalow transformed with

rose petals, candlelight and bottle

of Champagne

• private three-hour day sail on a

luxury yacht

The kicker? You reach Little Palm only by

seaplane or boat. Package from $6,605;

littlepalmisland.com.

RUTHERFORD, CALIFORNIAHoneymoon PackageAuberge du Soleil invites newlyweds to

What floats your boat when you think of

your honeymoon? The two of you alone,

cuddling and catching your breath from

the wedding? Or the two of you bursting

with energy and raring to go? Whichever

you choose, there’s a package for that—

including the following in some of the

world’s most romantic destinations.

–Annette Burden

THERE’S A PACKAGE FOR THAT

Classically romantic honeymoons take many forms, including beach strolls on Aruba; seaside dinners for two at Little Palm Island Resort (opposite page, clockwise from top left); sharing shave ice at Turtle Bay; and settling in to wine-country living at Auberge du Soleil.

HONEYMOON BLISS:


planning guide

love on location


bask in the wine-country lifestyle through

its Honeymoon Package, whose earthly

pleasures include

• two nights in a Garden Room

• welcome wine, fruit and spa amenity

• champagne and dinner at the

Michelin-starred restaurant

• 90-minute couples massage at

the spa

Heaven for oenophiles and foodies alike,

the resort centers more than 400 Napa

Valley wineries. Package from $2,733;

aubergedusoleil.com.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICOHeart to HeartThe Resort at Pedregal lies a world away

but within walking distance of Cabo San

Lucas. Its Heart to Heart package requires

at least three nights and features

• welcome margaritas and bottle

of tequila

• afternoon treats delivered daily to

your luxury lodgings

• rose-petal turndown

• dinners at the signature restaurant

and on the beach

• massages at the spa

• a beautiful hand-blown glass heart as

a memento

Standard amenities range from oceanfront

terrace and plunge pool to binoculars for

whale watching. Package from $805 per

night; theresortatpedregal.com.

OAHU, HAWAIIRomance on the North ShoreIn addition to miles of pristine beach,

sea and tropical greenery, Turtle Bay’s

Romance on the North Shore

package provides

• five nights in a Beach Cottage

• sparkling wine and Waialua

chocolates on arrival

• dinner on your private lanai

• couples massage

• sunset photo shoot

• horseback ride with private picnic

• $50 dining and $25 gift-shop credits

Where else can you surf, stand-up paddle,

golf, hike and ride horses without leaving

the property? Package from $4,674;

turtlebayresort.com.

LAKEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Sinfully Suite PackageStay five nights or more at Cove Haven

Resort in the Poconos, and you score the

Sinfully Suite Package—free. It includes

• chocolate-covered strawberries

• truffles and champagne

• a basket of champagne flutes,

candles, incense, bubble bath and

bath sponge

Book the Champagne Tower Suite, and

marvel at the circular king-size bed, heart-

shaped pool and whirlpool in the shape of

a seven-foot-tall champagne glass! Rooms

from $213; covepoconoresorts.com.


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AFRICA, ASIA, LATIN AMERICAKaya Honeymoon Volunteers

Couples looking to make the world a

better place on their honeymoon have a

friend in Heilwig Jones. Jones, who

founded Kaya Responsible Travel, came

up with a program that allows honey-

mooners to work for worthy causes abroad

without sacrificing privacy or creature

comforts. For example, picture yourselves

Walking with Lions in Zimbabwe.

The African Lion Research Trust runs a lion

breeding and rehabilitation project in

Zimbabwe’s Antelope Park, where you

take on assignments like data collection,

food preparation for the lions or walking

the young cubs. Between projects, you

enjoy chef-cooked meals and plenty of

downtime in a private river lodge or safari

tent. Days off might find you relaxing by

the pool, on a river cruise or visiting

town. Two weeks, $5,941 per couple.

For more projects and info, go

to honeymoonvolunteers.com.

COSTA RICABoutique HoneymoonA hotel-hopping package dreamed up by

Memorable Costa Rica invites you to

experience the many wonders of Costa

Rica from the lap of luxury. Its ten

days include

• two nights at Xandari Resort & Spa

• three nights at Gaia Hotel & Reserve

• four nights at Cala Luna Boutique

Hotel & Villas

• in-country transportation, guided

hikes, cruises and tours

All three lodgings blend luxury, intimacy

and world-class hospitality. From $4,750;

memorablecostarica.com.

PEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIAHoneymoon PackagePemba Island’s Manta Resort makes it a

little easier to have a honeymoon far, far

away by inviting you to stay for seven

nights at the price of five. Its Honeymoon

Package covers

• a Garden Room or Seafront Villa

• all meals, snacks, drinks and cocktails

• one spa treatment per person, per day

Add a stay in the Underwater Room—a

fabulous three-level floating structure—for

$1,500 per night. Package from $2,475;

themantaresort.com.

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, MEXICOAttention All SurfersIf you agree that good things come in small

packages, you’ll recognize the honeymoon

value tied up in the package that is Hotel

Escondido. Its individual palapa bungalows

come with designer appointments and

amenities like private plunge pools. But

they also exude the sleepy romance of

Puerto Escondido—one of the world’s top

ten surfing destinations. From $300 per

night; hotelescondido.com.

GREENOUGH, MONTANAPawsitively Romantic PackageIf your trip of a lifetime calls for rustic

elegance, look no further than the

Pawsitively Romantic Package at the

Resort at Paws Up. It offers

• three or five nights in a sumptuous

vacation home

• all meals, snacks and nonalcoholic

beverages

• fondue by the fire and bottle of

Champagne

• couples massage

• choice of half-day activity per person

Activities range from ghost town tours to

sporting clays, rappelling and trail rides.

Package from $1,024 per person, per

night; pawsup.com.

FRENCH POLYNESIAComplimentary Honeymoon PackageNewlyweds cruising the South Seas

aboard the Paul Gauguin get the VIP

treatment. The free perks include

• a Polynesian blessing ceremony

performed by the ship’s troupe of

entertainers

• bottle of Champagne

• photo portrait

• commemorative pillow

The company also provides a honeymoon

gift registry, allowing friends and family to

add on extras like shore excursions and

spa treatments. Cruises from seven nights,

including airfare, $3,995 per person;

pgcruises.com.

SAUTEURS, GRENADAHoneymoon Gold Along with a king-size four-poster bed and

seaside veranda, the Honeymoon Gold

package at Grenada’s Petíte Anse comes

with

• chocolates and bottle of Champagne

• all meals, including afternoon tea

• private beach and island trips

The tiny jewel of a property—just 11

rooms and cottages—views the Grena-

dines from Grenada’s north shore.

One-week package, $2,980; petiteanse.com.

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Couples looking to make the world a

better place on their honeymoon have a

friend in Heilwig Jones. Jones, who

founded Kaya Responsible Travel, came

up with a program that allows honey-

mooners to work for worthy causes abroad

without sacrificing privacy or creature

comforts. For example, picture yourselves

Walking with Lions in Zimbabwe.

The African Lion Research Trust runs a lion

breeding and rehabilitation project in

Zimbabwe’s Antelope Park, where you

take on assignments like data collection,

food preparation for the lions or walking

the young cubs. Between projects, you

enjoy chef-cooked meals and plenty of

downtime in a private river lodge or safari

tent. Days off might find you relaxing by

the pool, on a river cruise or visiting

town. Two weeks, $5,941 per couple.

For more projects and info, go

to honeymoonvolunteers.com.

COSTA RICABoutique HoneymoonA hotel-hopping package dreamed up by

Memorable Costa Rica invites you to

experience the many wonders of Costa

Rica from the lap of luxury. Its ten

days include

• two nights at Xandari Resort & Spa

• three nights at Gaia Hotel & Reserve

• four nights at Cala Luna Boutique

Hotel & Villas

• in-country transportation, guided

hikes, cruises and tours

All three lodgings blend luxury, intimacy

and world-class hospitality. From $4,750;

memorablecostarica.com.

PEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIAHoneymoon PackagePemba Island’s Manta Resort makes it a

little easier to have a honeymoon far, far

away by inviting you to stay for seven

nights at the price of five. Its Honeymoon

Package covers

• a Garden Room or Seafront Villa

• all meals, snacks, drinks and cocktails

• one spa treatment per person, per day

Add a stay in the Underwater Room—a

fabulous three-level floating structure—for

$1,500 per night. Package from $2,475;

themantaresort.com.

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, MEXICOAttention All SurfersIf you agree that good things come in small

packages, you’ll recognize the honeymoon

value tied up in the package that is Hotel

Escondido. Its individual palapa bungalows

come with designer appointments and

amenities like private plunge pools. But

they also exude the sleepy romance of

Puerto Escondido—one of the world’s top

ten surfing destinations. From $300 per

night; hotelescondido.com.

GREENOUGH, MONTANAPawsitively Romantic PackageIf your trip of a lifetime calls for rustic

elegance, look no further than the

Pawsitively Romantic Package at the

Resort at Paws Up. It offers

• three or five nights in a sumptuous

vacation home

• all meals, snacks and nonalcoholic

beverages

• fondue by the fire and bottle of

Champagne

• couples massage

• choice of half-day activity per person

Activities range from ghost town tours to

sporting clays, rappelling and trail rides.

Package from $1,024 per person, per

night; pawsup.com.

FRENCH POLYNESIAComplimentary Honeymoon PackageNewlyweds cruising the South Seas

aboard the Paul Gauguin get the VIP

treatment. The free perks include

• a Polynesian blessing ceremony

performed by the ship’s troupe of

entertainers

• bottle of Champagne

• photo portrait

• commemorative pillow

The company also provides a honeymoon

gift registry, allowing friends and family to

add on extras like shore excursions and

spa treatments. Cruises from seven nights,

including airfare, $3,995 per person;

pgcruises.com.

SAUTEURS, GRENADAHoneymoon Gold Along with a king-size four-poster bed and

seaside veranda, the Honeymoon Gold

package at Grenada’s Petíte Anse comes

with

• chocolates and bottle of Champagne

• all meals, including afternoon tea

• private beach and island trips

The tiny jewel of a property—just 11

rooms and cottages—views the Grena-

dines from Grenada’s north shore.

One-week package, $2,980; petiteanse.com.

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suited to a teeOn Hawaii’s Big Island, the iconic Mauna Kea

Beach Hotel offers a one-of-a-kind wedding

venue for couples with a passion for golf and

incredible views: the scenic Third Tee of the

Mauna Kea Golf Course. After the I dos, the

bride and groom may opt to hit a ball to the

green. During whale season, the lucky pair may

also spot migrating whales from this dramatic

setting. Talk about a hole in one! (princeresorts-

hawaii.com/mauna-kea-beach-hotel)

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Rev up the wedding wonder with a big-view ceremony on theBig Island’s Mauna Kea Golf Course; (facing page, clockwise)with a big brass band–led parade through the French Quarterof New Orleans; with top-shelf bubbly in St. Barts; or with atotally off-the-hook skydive experience in Las Vegas.

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EXTREME WEDDINGS

sky high in loveIf you’re both skydiving fanatics, or want to check it off your bucket

list, why not take a leap of faith on your wedding day? Say “forever”

in the plane in front of your two witnesses, then jump out and start

freefalling. When you land, you will be pronounced husband and

wife (vegasextremeskydiving.com).

local flavorWant to do as the locals do?

Brides and grooms tying the

knot at The Ritz-Carlton,

New Orleans can hire a

brass band to accompany

them and their guests

through the city streets

and into the hotel ballroom.

An unforgettable time,

guaranteed (ritzcarlton.com).

champagne dreams Moët & Chandon. Dom

Pérignon. Ruinart. Devotees

of top-shelf bubbly will fall

for the new Champagne

Lounge at Cheval Blanc

St-Barth Isle de France, a

five-star boutique hotel in

St. Barts. At select times of

the year, the hotel invites a

prestigious Champagne

house to set up a lounge by

its freshwater swimming

pool, which overlooks the

beach and the Caribbean

Sea beyond. Wedding

parties may want to book

the Champagne Lounge for

a private party—what better

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suited to a teeOn Hawaii’s Big Island, the iconic Mauna Kea

Beach Hotel offers a one-of-a-kind wedding

venue for couples with a passion for golf and

incredible views: the scenic Third Tee of the

Mauna Kea Golf Course. After the I dos, the

bride and groom may opt to hit a ball to the

green. During whale season, the lucky pair may

also spot migrating whales from this dramatic

setting. Talk about a hole in one! (princeresorts-

hawaii.com/mauna-kea-beach-hotel)

Want wondrous wedding memories for years to come? We’ve got the ideas. –Isabelle Gullö

Rev up the wedding wonder with a big-view ceremony on theBig Island’s Mauna Kea Golf Course; (facing page, clockwise)with a big brass band–led parade through the French Quarterof New Orleans; with top-shelf bubbly in St. Barts; or with atotally off-the-hook skydive experience in Las Vegas.

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EXTREME WEDDINGS

sky high in loveIf you’re both skydiving fanatics, or want to check it off your bucket

list, why not take a leap of faith on your wedding day? Say “forever”

in the plane in front of your two witnesses, then jump out and start

freefalling. When you land, you will be pronounced husband and

wife (vegasextremeskydiving.com).

local flavorWant to do as the locals do?

Brides and grooms tying the

knot at The Ritz-Carlton,

New Orleans can hire a

brass band to accompany

them and their guests

through the city streets

and into the hotel ballroom.

An unforgettable time,

guaranteed (ritzcarlton.com).

champagne dreams Moët & Chandon. Dom

Pérignon. Ruinart. Devotees

of top-shelf bubbly will fall

for the new Champagne

Lounge at Cheval Blanc

St-Barth Isle de France, a

five-star boutique hotel in

St. Barts. At select times of

the year, the hotel invites a

prestigious Champagne

house to set up a lounge by

its freshwater swimming

pool, which overlooks the

beach and the Caribbean

Sea beyond. Wedding

parties may want to book

the Champagne Lounge for

a private party—what better

way to toast to the happy

couple (stbarthisledefrance.

chevalblanc.com)?


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an exclusive oceanfront resort in Mexico; a stunning beach in the Bahamas; and the Hawaiian Garden Isle of Kauai. Read on for

inspiration in planning your own one-of-a-kind wedding.

BY ANNETTE BURDEN

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an exclusive oceanfront resort in Mexico; a stunning beach in the Bahamas; and the Hawaiian Garden Isle of Kauai. Read on for

inspiration in planning your own one-of-a-kind wedding.

BY ANNETTE BURDEN

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living the dreamW as it love or animal

magnetism that

brought Lindsey

Rynk and Andrew Clark to Santa

Barbara, California? You’ll have

to ask Lindsey, a newly minted,

29-year-old veterinarian who

moved to town with her 29-year-

old business-analyst sweetheart

July 3, 2013. Within hours, Andy

got down on one knee in the rose

garden of the Santa Barbara

Mission—and Lindsey said yes.

The lovebirds spent a year

planning their three-day wedding

extravaganza, with the goal of shar-

ing what they love about the city

with friends and family from across

the state, Boston and other East

Coast locations. Their 80 guests

stayed at hotels and rental homes

around town and met for events

that included lunch at a traditional

Mexican restaurant in the Historic

District, wine tasting in the newly

hip Funk Zone, dinner and drinks

at Joe’s Café—a local institution

downtown—and brunch by the

sea at Shoreline Park.

The morning of the wedding,

September 13, 2014, found Lindsey and her bridesmaids sipping

mimosas and having their hair and makeup done at her parents’

rental while Andy and his groomsmen delivered decorations to

the celebration sites. At 3:30 p.m., everyone met at Alice Keck

Park Memorial Gardens, a jewel-like public park, where Andy’s

grandmother, Peggy Clark, led the vows under an arbor while the

guests watched from chairs on the lawn.

Next came margarita toasts at the Sea Center on Stearns

Wharf. A wing of the city’s natural history museum, the center’s

soaring walls of glass take in stunning views of the ocean, harbor,

beach, town and mountains.

After oohing and aahing over

the views—and touchable tanks

of live sharks, crabs and other

local sea creatures—everyone

regrouped outside to enjoy the quintessential Santa Barbara

feast, everything from Santa Maria–style tri-tip to jalapeño mac

and cheese, garlic bread with salsa and locally produced wines,

beer and ice cream.

Then, “Our dance music included a little bit of everything,”

Lindsey says. “We wanted everyone to get up and dance.” And

they did, on the wharf, almost till midnight.

Was the weekend up to Lindsey’s expectations? “It exceeded

them!” she says. Everyone fell head over heels for Santa Barbara

and told her and Andrew it was one of the best weddings ever.

PHOTOS BY BERGREEN PHOTOGRAPHY

LINDSEY&ANDREW

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

“Everyone fell head over heels for Santa Barbara and told us

IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST WEDDINGS EVER.”

BRIDE’S DRESS Robert Bullock dress bought from Etsy

SHOES Comfortable wedges

JEWELRY Pearl necklace and earrings

HAIR & MAKEUP La Rouge Artistry

BRIDESMAID DRESSES David’s Bridal

WEDDING PLANNER The couple themselves

FLORAL DESIGNER Padaro Floral

CATERING COMPANY Plemmons Catering

CAKE McConnell’s ice cream

FIRST DANCE “You Are the Best Thing,” Ray LaMontagne

SURPRISE CROWD PLEASER An ice luge for tequila shots—a gift from friends


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living the dreamW as it love or animal

magnetism that

brought Lindsey

Rynk and Andrew Clark to Santa

Barbara, California? You’ll have

to ask Lindsey, a newly minted,

29-year-old veterinarian who

moved to town with her 29-year-

old business-analyst sweetheart

July 3, 2013. Within hours, Andy

got down on one knee in the rose

garden of the Santa Barbara

Mission—and Lindsey said yes.

The lovebirds spent a year

planning their three-day wedding

extravaganza, with the goal of shar-

ing what they love about the city

with friends and family from across

the state, Boston and other East

Coast locations. Their 80 guests

stayed at hotels and rental homes

around town and met for events

that included lunch at a traditional

Mexican restaurant in the Historic

District, wine tasting in the newly

hip Funk Zone, dinner and drinks

at Joe’s Café—a local institution

downtown—and brunch by the

sea at Shoreline Park.

The morning of the wedding,

September 13, 2014, found Lindsey and her bridesmaids sipping

mimosas and having their hair and makeup done at her parents’

rental while Andy and his groomsmen delivered decorations to

the celebration sites. At 3:30 p.m., everyone met at Alice Keck

Park Memorial Gardens, a jewel-like public park, where Andy’s

grandmother, Peggy Clark, led the vows under an arbor while the

guests watched from chairs on the lawn.

Next came margarita toasts at the Sea Center on Stearns

Wharf. A wing of the city’s natural history museum, the center’s

soaring walls of glass take in stunning views of the ocean, harbor,

beach, town and mountains.

After oohing and aahing over

the views—and touchable tanks

of live sharks, crabs and other

local sea creatures—everyone

regrouped outside to enjoy the quintessential Santa Barbara

feast, everything from Santa Maria–style tri-tip to jalapeño mac

and cheese, garlic bread with salsa and locally produced wines,

beer and ice cream.

Then, “Our dance music included a little bit of everything,”

Lindsey says. “We wanted everyone to get up and dance.” And

they did, on the wharf, almost till midnight.

Was the weekend up to Lindsey’s expectations? “It exceeded

them!” she says. Everyone fell head over heels for Santa Barbara

and told her and Andrew it was one of the best weddings ever.

PHOTOS BY BERGREEN PHOTOGRAPHY

LINDSEY&ANDREW

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

“Everyone fell head over heels for Santa Barbara and told us

IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST WEDDINGS EVER.”

BRIDE’S DRESS Robert Bullock dress bought from Etsy

SHOES Comfortable wedges

JEWELRY Pearl necklace and earrings

HAIR & MAKEUP La Rouge Artistry

BRIDESMAID DRESSES David’s Bridal

WEDDING PLANNER The couple themselves

FLORAL DESIGNER Padaro Floral

CATERING COMPANY Plemmons Catering

CAKE McConnell’s ice cream

FIRST DANCE “You Are the Best Thing,” Ray LaMontagne

SURPRISE CROWD PLEASER An ice luge for tequila shots—a gift from friends


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T aira Hall, 35, and Omer

Atesmen, 37, traveled

parallel paths for many

years without meeting. They

graduated from Stanford Univer-

sity, lived for a time in London

and New York, had mutual friends

and even consulted for the same

businesses—at separate times.

Their paths did cross briefly while

attending the same graduate

school, but they were dating

other people.

Four years later, at the sugges-

tion of a friend, Omer contacted

Taira through Facebook. That led

to talks on the phone—she was a

financial services executive living

in New York and he a CEO/

entrepreneur in LA—and a date

at his ten-year Stanford reunion.

“We were inseparable from that

first date,” Taira says, “and knew

we were meant to be.”

They went from Facebook to

engagement in only four months.

But where to wed? They spent

several weeks searching the

Caribbean, but couldn’t find

anything to match their vision.

They were about to give up when Omer’s mom mentioned a

spot she’d seen during a cruise in Mexico. It was the St. Regis

Punta Mita Resort, just up the coast from Puerto Vallarta. One

look, and that was it.

The resort and Puerto Vallarta wedding planner Leslie Frausto

set to work bringing Taira and Omer’s vision to life: three days of

parties and activities meant to solidify the bonds between the

couple and 79 friends and family. The festivities began with a

champagne welcome and went on to include a Mexican buffet

on the beach (complete with

mariachis and photo booth),

sea kayaking, playtime at the

pool and viewing the Marieta

Islands offshore.

The wedding itself began at

6 p.m. on May 14, 2011, when

everyone gathered on the beach to the strains of a harpist playing

Pachelbel’s Canon in D. Rev. Lynn Rogers led the vows under a

simple white canopy, followed by high-fives and a shower of pink

petals as the newlyweds left the aisle. Next came cocktails, dinner

and dancing near the pool and an after-party near the beach.

“It was the best day of our lives,” Taira says unequivocally.

What’s more, she and Omer cherish the bonds made with their

St. Regis hosts, who welcomed them back for their anniversary

last year.

“WE WERE INSEPARABLE from our first date and knew we were

meant to be.”

BRIDE’S DRESS Michelle Roth, Zoe at the Opera

SHOES Badgley Mischka

JEWELRY Family jewels

HAIR & MAKEUP St. Regis resort makeup and hair stylist, using Nars colors

BRIDESMAID DRESSES J. Crew

GROOM & GROOMSMEN ATTIRE Groom, Etro; groomsmen, white shirts and khakis and ties from J. Crew

WEDDING PLANNER Leslie Frausto, L&A Weddings

FLORAL DESIGN Supplied by L&A Weddings

CATERING COMPANY St. Regis Punta Mita

FIRST DANCE “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” Elvis Presley

RESORT WEBSITE stregispuntamita.com

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T aira Hall, 35, and Omer

Atesmen, 37, traveled

parallel paths for many

years without meeting. They

graduated from Stanford Univer-

sity, lived for a time in London

and New York, had mutual friends

and even consulted for the same

businesses—at separate times.

Their paths did cross briefly while

attending the same graduate

school, but they were dating

other people.

Four years later, at the sugges-

tion of a friend, Omer contacted

Taira through Facebook. That led

to talks on the phone—she was a

financial services executive living

in New York and he a CEO/

entrepreneur in LA—and a date

at his ten-year Stanford reunion.

“We were inseparable from that

first date,” Taira says, “and knew

we were meant to be.”

They went from Facebook to

engagement in only four months.

But where to wed? They spent

several weeks searching the

Caribbean, but couldn’t find

anything to match their vision.

They were about to give up when Omer’s mom mentioned a

spot she’d seen during a cruise in Mexico. It was the St. Regis

Punta Mita Resort, just up the coast from Puerto Vallarta. One

look, and that was it.

The resort and Puerto Vallarta wedding planner Leslie Frausto

set to work bringing Taira and Omer’s vision to life: three days of

parties and activities meant to solidify the bonds between the

couple and 79 friends and family. The festivities began with a

champagne welcome and went on to include a Mexican buffet

on the beach (complete with

mariachis and photo booth),

sea kayaking, playtime at the

pool and viewing the Marieta

Islands offshore.

The wedding itself began at

6 p.m. on May 14, 2011, when

everyone gathered on the beach to the strains of a harpist playing

Pachelbel’s Canon in D. Rev. Lynn Rogers led the vows under a

simple white canopy, followed by high-fives and a shower of pink

petals as the newlyweds left the aisle. Next came cocktails, dinner

and dancing near the pool and an after-party near the beach.

“It was the best day of our lives,” Taira says unequivocally.

What’s more, she and Omer cherish the bonds made with their

St. Regis hosts, who welcomed them back for their anniversary

last year.

“WE WERE INSEPARABLE from our first date and knew we were

meant to be.”

BRIDE’S DRESS Michelle Roth, Zoe at the Opera

SHOES Badgley Mischka

JEWELRY Family jewels

HAIR & MAKEUP St. Regis resort makeup and hair stylist, using Nars colors

BRIDESMAID DRESSES J. Crew

GROOM & GROOMSMEN ATTIRE Groom, Etro; groomsmen, white shirts and khakis and ties from J. Crew

WEDDING PLANNER Leslie Frausto, L&A Weddings

FLORAL DESIGN Supplied by L&A Weddings

CATERING COMPANY St. Regis Punta Mita

FIRST DANCE “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” Elvis Presley

RESORT WEBSITE stregispuntamita.com

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C hristine Dunn and Keith

Jacobs planned their

wedding to cap off a

26-day holiday in the Bahamas.

Already longtime sweethearts at

the age of 22 and 24 respectively,

the couple from Cochrane,

Alberta, Canada, knew and loved

the islands from stays at his

parents’ vacation home. Memories

of the most beautiful beach they’d

ever seen drew them to the

Bahama Beach Club on Treasure

Cay, part of the Abaco chain of Out

Islands, where they tied the knot

July 19, 2012.

Fifty guests joined them at the

behest of formal invitations—

paired with personalized destina-

tion brochures and a wedding

website. Like the couple, most of

the guests stayed in condos at the

resort. A welcome dinner kicked

things off, followed by an all-day

party aboard a double-decker dive

boat crewed by Froggies Out

Island Adventures.

Massage for the ladies and golf

for the gentlemen preceded the

main event. At 5 p.m., everyone

regrouped on the beach and

Christine’s dad, John, sang “Over

the Rainbow” to an acoustic guitar. Then Christine, in an off-white

gown by Pronovias, and Keith, in a tan suit by Armani, exchanged

vows under an arch formed by palm fronds and bougainvillea.

The attendants’ lime-green boutonnieres, sizzling-hot pink

dresses and lime and magenta bouquets painted a veritable

carnival of color against the backdrop of bright-white sand and

turquoise sea.

Earlier, everyone in the bridal party helped Christine decorate

the club’s Pavilion with flowers

from a local garden. The resort

took care of the feast—an

awesome spread of Bahamian

dishes served buffet style.

Christine admits to one glitch in

her DIY plan. She forgot about

a cake till the last minute, and

ended up buying one from a

grocery store. “It was sad,” she

recalls. “It looked like a birthday

cake—but it tasted amazing!”

When the sun left the scene somewhere between dinner and

dancing, everyone went back to the beach to launch the 100

paper sky lanterns Christine had brought along. Just as the last

few lanterns began to float from sight, a full-blown fireworks

display exploded in the sky. Christine’s mom, Donna, had

arranged for the show—“which was amazing,” Christine says,

“her gift to us.”

BRIDE’S DRESS Pronovias

SHOES Beaded barefoot sandals, handmade by the bride

JEWELRY Grandmother’s ring

HAIR & MAKEUP Local makeup artist Julie Black, of Hair Abaco

BRIDESMAID DRESSES Forever 21 ($30)

GROOM’S ATTIRE Armani

WEDDING PLANNER Bride

FLORAL DESIGNER Bride

CATERING COMPANY Bahama Beach Club

CAKE Local grocery store

FIRST DANCE “I Will Follow You into the Dark,” Death Cab for Cutie

RESORT WEBSITE bahamabeachclub.com

over the rainbowPHOTOS BY DREAMTIME IMAGES

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TREASURE CAY, ABACO, BAHAMAS

...everyone went back to the beach to

LAUNCH THE 100 PAPER SKY LANTERNS

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C hristine Dunn and Keith

Jacobs planned their

wedding to cap off a

26-day holiday in the Bahamas.

Already longtime sweethearts at

the age of 22 and 24 respectively,

the couple from Cochrane,

Alberta, Canada, knew and loved

the islands from stays at his

parents’ vacation home. Memories

of the most beautiful beach they’d

ever seen drew them to the

Bahama Beach Club on Treasure

Cay, part of the Abaco chain of Out

Islands, where they tied the knot

July 19, 2012.

Fifty guests joined them at the

behest of formal invitations—

paired with personalized destina-

tion brochures and a wedding

website. Like the couple, most of

the guests stayed in condos at the

resort. A welcome dinner kicked

things off, followed by an all-day

party aboard a double-decker dive

boat crewed by Froggies Out

Island Adventures.

Massage for the ladies and golf

for the gentlemen preceded the

main event. At 5 p.m., everyone

regrouped on the beach and

Christine’s dad, John, sang “Over

the Rainbow” to an acoustic guitar. Then Christine, in an off-white

gown by Pronovias, and Keith, in a tan suit by Armani, exchanged

vows under an arch formed by palm fronds and bougainvillea.

The attendants’ lime-green boutonnieres, sizzling-hot pink

dresses and lime and magenta bouquets painted a veritable

carnival of color against the backdrop of bright-white sand and

turquoise sea.

Earlier, everyone in the bridal party helped Christine decorate

the club’s Pavilion with flowers

from a local garden. The resort

took care of the feast—an

awesome spread of Bahamian

dishes served buffet style.

Christine admits to one glitch in

her DIY plan. She forgot about

a cake till the last minute, and

ended up buying one from a

grocery store. “It was sad,” she

recalls. “It looked like a birthday

cake—but it tasted amazing!”

When the sun left the scene somewhere between dinner and

dancing, everyone went back to the beach to launch the 100

paper sky lanterns Christine had brought along. Just as the last

few lanterns began to float from sight, a full-blown fireworks

display exploded in the sky. Christine’s mom, Donna, had

arranged for the show—“which was amazing,” Christine says,

“her gift to us.”

BRIDE’S DRESS Pronovias

SHOES Beaded barefoot sandals, handmade by the bride

JEWELRY Grandmother’s ring

HAIR & MAKEUP Local makeup artist Julie Black, of Hair Abaco

BRIDESMAID DRESSES Forever 21 ($30)

GROOM’S ATTIRE Armani

WEDDING PLANNER Bride

FLORAL DESIGNER Bride

CATERING COMPANY Bahama Beach Club

CAKE Local grocery store

FIRST DANCE “I Will Follow You into the Dark,” Death Cab for Cutie

RESORT WEBSITE bahamabeachclub.com

over the rainbowPHOTOS BY DREAMTIME IMAGES

CHRISTINE&KEITH

TREASURE CAY, ABACO, BAHAMAS

...everyone went back to the beach to

LAUNCH THE 100 PAPER SKY LANTERNS

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M adeline Boles would

have to invite at least

600 guests if she

married in her hometown of

Odessa, Texas. The same goes for

her fiancé David Scofield, who

grew up in Wilmington, Delaware.

The solution? Keep the guest list

short by holding the wedding in

Hawaii. “We invited family and

best friends only,” Madeline says.

“We didn’t want to feel guilty if we

couldn’t talk to everyone—we

wanted to relax and have fun.” So

the couple, both 33 and both

veterinarians, left their busy lives

on the eastern shore of Maryland

to tie the knot on Kauai.

For ten days of the two-week

getaway, they chilled out in a

condo at Hanalei Colony Resort,

where Madeline vacationed with

her family as a teenager. “I wanted

to get married in Hanalei since my

first visit,” she says. “It’s my

favorite place on earth.” Their 50

guests—who flew in from London,

the East Coast and several

Western states—stayed at the St.

Regis Princeville Resort and

condos on the north shore.

Pre-wedding, the couple shuttled

everyone to the south shore and hosted cocktails at the legend-

ary Beach House.

Then, on Friday, September 19, 2014, they awoke to a sunny

morning at the St. Regis. While Dave hung out with his pals,

Madeline had brunch with her best friend and met her mom at

the spa for hair and makeup. A sudden downpour almost washed

away plans for a 5 p.m. beachside wedding. But the rain stopped

in time and, Madeline says, she “loved the calming, cleansing feel

it gave everything.”

The entourage gathered in

Kamani Cove, where St. Regis

wedding specialist Ashlee

Libbrecht and floral designer

Martin Roberts had worked their

magic. The couple wanted simple

to the max—no attendants and

only white orchids as a border and

hanging from the kamani trees. A local guitarist played classical

and island tunes, and Rev. Larry LaSota incorporated several

Hawaiian prayers.

For the celebration, the couple pulled out all the stops and

ordered the St. Regis Luau—a truly fabulous feast of authentic

Hawaiian dishes. Everyone dined and then danced on the Bay

Terrace long into the night—with Bali Hai across the water for

a backdrop.

BRIDE’S DRESS Pnina Tornai

SHOES Rene Caovilla

JEWELRY Bride’s own family heirloom and costume jewelry and vintage beaded bag; pins on bouquet from late grandmothers

HAIR & MAKEUP Spa at St. Regis

GROOMS ATTIRE Ermenegildo Zenga suit and Brooks Brother tie

WEDDING PLANNER Ashlee Libbrecht, St. Regis

FLORAL DESIGNER Martin Roberts Design

CATERING COMPANY St. Regis Princeville Resort

FIRST DANCE “Crazy Like You,” Josh Grider

RESORT WEBSITE stregisprinceville.com

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MADELINE&DAVID

HANALEI, KAUAI

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M adeline Boles would

have to invite at least

600 guests if she

married in her hometown of

Odessa, Texas. The same goes for

her fiancé David Scofield, who

grew up in Wilmington, Delaware.

The solution? Keep the guest list

short by holding the wedding in

Hawaii. “We invited family and

best friends only,” Madeline says.

“We didn’t want to feel guilty if we

couldn’t talk to everyone—we

wanted to relax and have fun.” So

the couple, both 33 and both

veterinarians, left their busy lives

on the eastern shore of Maryland

to tie the knot on Kauai.

For ten days of the two-week

getaway, they chilled out in a

condo at Hanalei Colony Resort,

where Madeline vacationed with

her family as a teenager. “I wanted

to get married in Hanalei since my

first visit,” she says. “It’s my

favorite place on earth.” Their 50

guests—who flew in from London,

the East Coast and several

Western states—stayed at the St.

Regis Princeville Resort and

condos on the north shore.

Pre-wedding, the couple shuttled

everyone to the south shore and hosted cocktails at the legend-

ary Beach House.

Then, on Friday, September 19, 2014, they awoke to a sunny

morning at the St. Regis. While Dave hung out with his pals,

Madeline had brunch with her best friend and met her mom at

the spa for hair and makeup. A sudden downpour almost washed

away plans for a 5 p.m. beachside wedding. But the rain stopped

in time and, Madeline says, she “loved the calming, cleansing feel

it gave everything.”

The entourage gathered in

Kamani Cove, where St. Regis

wedding specialist Ashlee

Libbrecht and floral designer

Martin Roberts had worked their

magic. The couple wanted simple

to the max—no attendants and

only white orchids as a border and

hanging from the kamani trees. A local guitarist played classical

and island tunes, and Rev. Larry LaSota incorporated several

Hawaiian prayers.

For the celebration, the couple pulled out all the stops and

ordered the St. Regis Luau—a truly fabulous feast of authentic

Hawaiian dishes. Everyone dined and then danced on the Bay

Terrace long into the night—with Bali Hai across the water for

a backdrop.

BRIDE’S DRESS Pnina Tornai

SHOES Rene Caovilla

JEWELRY Bride’s own family heirloom and costume jewelry and vintage beaded bag; pins on bouquet from late grandmothers

HAIR & MAKEUP Spa at St. Regis

GROOMS ATTIRE Ermenegildo Zenga suit and Brooks Brother tie

WEDDING PLANNER Ashlee Libbrecht, St. Regis

FLORAL DESIGNER Martin Roberts Design

CATERING COMPANY St. Regis Princeville Resort

FIRST DANCE “Crazy Like You,” Josh Grider

RESORT WEBSITE stregisprinceville.com

garden isle i dosPHOTOS BY SEA LIGHT STUDIOS

MADELINE&DAVID

HANALEI, KAUAI

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54Welcome to the Spring/Summer

2015 guide to Elite Wedding

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hotels. Here, you’ll find a

selection of the world’s most

romantic destinations for

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L ovebirds looking to say and

celebrate their I dos on U.S.

soil find an infinite number of

dream destinations just a short distance

away. Among these stateside havens,

California has it all, from bustling cities

and world-class wine country to striking

coastlines, mountains and deserts.

Florida means heaven on earth for lovers

of sun-kissed days and moonlit nights, palm-

lined seascapes and pulsing city streets. Romance

blooms under blue skies more than 300 days a

year in Nevada. And in the Empire State, couples

face a mother lode of possibilities, whether you’re

headed upstate or to the Big Apple.

For those dreaming of an island

“weddingmoon,” Hawaii promises year-round

sunshine and an atmosphere that’s perfect for

romance. Picture the two of you surrounded by

sunny skies and rainbows, swaying palms, blue

water and glorious beaches. Simply tuck a flower

behind your left ear—meaning you’re “taken”—

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Coronado45 Hotel del Coronado

Santa Ynez Valley48 The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort

FLORIDA

Miami Beach46 Fontainebleau Miami Beach

HAWAIIBIG ISLAND

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Coronado, California

HOTEL DEL CORONADO

Off the coast of San Diego, Hotel del

Coronado’s elegant Victorian spires

punctuate the blue Pacifi c, creating a

fairytale landscape ripe with romantic

possibility. Built 125 years ago, the iconic

red turret castle fuses the charm and grace

of yesteryear with all the luxuries modern

travelers expect. Recent upgrades,

including renovated Victorian rooms,

oceanfront cottages and a cutting-edge

spa facility, mark a new chapter in this

National Historic Landmark’s proud legacy.

Brides and grooms write their own

storybook wedding at “The Del.” Named

America’s most romantic place to marry by

The Travel Channel, this seaside escape

draws guests from around the world.

Excellent service, gourmet catering and a

stunning backdrop promise a once-in-a-

lifetime event, whether intimate and casual

or grand and formal.

Anytime during their getaway, couples

can explore charming Coronado by bike or

on foot, browse upscale boutiques at

Shops at The Del or dine at award-winning

restaurants onsite, all perfect for romantic

rendezvous and festive gatherings alike.

With its waterfront location, the resort also

promises a wealth of outdoor recreation,

followed, perhaps, by ocean-inspired

therapies at Spa at The Del. At day’s end,

lovers can cozy up to a glowing bonfi re and

admire the crimson sunset.

“Our wedding was over-the-top amazing; so

much more than we ever imagined. The hotel staff is terrifi c. We loved the experience, and so did our guests.”

Kyle & Lindsey

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity San Diego International (SAN), 15 min.

Rooms & Suites 757, including cottages & villas

Max Group Size 800 outdoor/indoor

Onsite Coordinator No

Room Rates $295-$6,000+

Reservations 800.HOTEL.DEL

Wedding Contact Catering Department; 619.522.8070, [email protected]

Website hoteldel.com/weddings

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Airport Proximity Miami International (MIA), 20 min.; Fort Lauderdale International (FLL), 35 min.

Rooms & Suites 1,504

Max Group Size 800

Onsite Coordinator Yes

Room Rates From $249

Reservations 305.538.2000

Wedding Contact Wedding Specialist; 305.695.4817, [email protected]

Website somethingbleau.com

venues are highlighted by floating

ceilings, crystal chandeliers and sweeping

curves that convey Fontainebleau’s 21st

century glamour—and Lapidus’ flair for

the theatrical.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach provides

a premier resort playground on

Florida’s sunny shores, promising guests

a spectacular blend of old-world

glamour and modern luxury.

The iconic resort, which boasts pan-

oramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and

Miami Beach, encompasses two new

towers, 12 restaurants and lounges, a

40,000-square-foot spa, plus a dramatic

oceanfront poolscape that features a

free-form pool shaped as a reinterpreta-

tion of original architect Morris Lapidus’

signature bow-tie design.

Fontainebleau is perfect for intimate

and large-scale wedding celebrations

alike. Couples can choose among several

outdoor ceremony and reception sites as

well as stylish ballrooms, each location

uniquely designed to wow even the most

discerning of brides and grooms. Indoor

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Bridal couples at Fontainebleau will

appreciate the vision and creative input of

the resort’s team of wedding professionals

and internationally acclaimed chefs. They

can also take advantage of various nuptial

packages, all providing the essentials for

saying “I do” along with many options to

personalize the special day, including

customized wedding cake designs from

the pastry shop onsite.

Accommodations are designed with

modern fabrics, elegant furnishings,

high-definition flat-screen TVs, and marble

baths featuring granite counter tops and

walk-in showers. Another treat: all rooms

come with 20-inch iMac computers.

Guestrooms with balconies take in

spectacular views of the beach, ocean, bay

or downtown Miami.

Mere steps away, guests relax by 11

pools surrounded by cabanas and sun

loungers. Others spend the day on the

beach, lounging on the warm sand or

enjoying a variety of watersports, like

windsurfing and Jet Skiing.

Those who wish to take the pampering

experience to the next level head to Lapis

Spa, where interiors, treatments and

programs center around the natural healing

properties of water. Here, couples can

share body treatments side by side, from

massages to facials to body wraps. Bridal

groups can book any number of relaxing

and beautifying therapies in anticipation of

the big day.



THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Miami International (MIA), 20 min.; Fort Lauderdale International (FLL), 35 min.

Rooms & Suites 1,504

Max Group Size 800




Wedding Contact Wedding Specialist; 305.695.4817, [email protected]

Website somethingbleau.com

venues are highlighted by floating

ceilings, crystal chandeliers and sweeping

curves that convey Fontainebleau’s 21st

century glamour—and Lapidus’ flair for

the theatrical.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach provides

a premier resort playground on

Florida’s sunny shores, promising guests

a spectacular blend of old-world

glamour and modern luxury.

The iconic resort, which boasts pan-

oramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and

Miami Beach, encompasses two new

towers, 12 restaurants and lounges, a

40,000-square-foot spa, plus a dramatic

oceanfront poolscape that features a

free-form pool shaped as a reinterpreta-

tion of original architect Morris Lapidus’

signature bow-tie design.

Fontainebleau is perfect for intimate

and large-scale wedding celebrations

alike. Couples can choose among several

outdoor ceremony and reception sites as

well as stylish ballrooms, each location

uniquely designed to wow even the most

discerning of brides and grooms. Indoor

FONTAINEBLEAU

Miami Beach, Florida



Bridal couples at Fontainebleau will

appreciate the vision and creative input of

the resort’s team of wedding professionals

and internationally acclaimed chefs. They

can also take advantage of various nuptial

packages, all providing the essentials for

saying “I do” along with many options to

personalize the special day, including

customized wedding cake designs from

the pastry shop onsite.

Accommodations are designed with

modern fabrics, elegant furnishings,

high-definition flat-screen TVs, and marble

baths featuring granite counter tops and

walk-in showers. Another treat: all rooms

come with 20-inch iMac computers.

Guestrooms with balconies take in

spectacular views of the beach, ocean, bay

or downtown Miami.

Mere steps away, guests relax by 11

pools surrounded by cabanas and sun

loungers. Others spend the day on the

beach, lounging on the warm sand or

enjoying a variety of watersports, like

windsurfing and Jet Skiing.

Those who wish to take the pampering

experience to the next level head to Lapis

Spa, where interiors, treatments and

programs center around the natural healing

properties of water. Here, couples can

share body treatments side by side, from

massages to facials to body wraps. Bridal

groups can book any number of relaxing

and beautifying therapies in anticipation of

the big day.



“My family has had wonderful experiences at

the Alisal every summer for over 25 years, and we couldn’t imagine not having our wedding there. Our guests joined us for fi shing, a western-themed rehearsal dinner and the connection between nature and family.”

Meryl & Jon

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 40 min.

Rooms & Suites 73

Max Group Size 200 outdoor/150 indoor


Room Rates $525-$725

Reservations 800.4.ALISAL

Wedding Contact Contact for details.

Website alisal.com

When it comes to weddings, the resort

is reserved exclusively for bridal parties

that book the entire property for their

event. Vows may be exchanged on a lush

hillside, in the shade of a sycamore grove

or on a wood deck overlooking the lake.

Lakeside receptions are as popular as

celebrations in one of the Western-

inspired indoor venues.

In the heart of Central California’s Santa

Ynez Valley, just north of Santa Barbara,

The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort is the

perfect place for bridal couples who

appreciate just the right mix of outdoor

adventure and rustic elegance.

A full-service resort and working cattle

ranch, the 10,000-acre retreat—voted one

of the “50 best dude ranches in the

West” by Sunset magazine—offers

horseback riding, mountain biking and

hiking adventures through vast plains and

canyons. The Alisal is also home to a

pristine lake, inviting days of fi shing,

canoeing and bird watching.

After a day in the great outdoors,

couples in love can retreat to the spa, the

newest addition to the 72-year-old resort,

to relax with a pampering therapy,

ensuring they’ll feel rested and ready for

the next day’s adventures.

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MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL

Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii

bluff, amid coconut palms, sculpted

fairways and the rolling surf below.

Couples at play spend time at the

beach, pool, golf course or 11-court tennis

center, or head to Mauna Kea Spa by

Mandara for complete relaxation. A

special romance package turns up the

heat with many unique extras, including

the rental of a convertible car for easy,

breezy tours of the island.

The sun shines warm and bright on

Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, a fi tting place

to begin life’s happily ever afters. Here,

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel combines the

timeless spirit of aloha with a dream

setting along the Big Island’s

Kauna’oa Beach.

The 252-room resort sprawls on 60

lush acres graced by gardens,

meandering koi ponds and a collection of

museum-quality art—a perfect

complement to the backdrop of black lava

rock, sugar-white sands and emerald

fairways. Weddings at the resort range

from barefoot beach ceremonies to grand

ballroom affairs worthy of Hawaiian

royalty. But the most popular venue of all,

the third tee box of the Mauna Kea Golf

Course, promises dramatic evening views

from its position high on an ancient lava

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Kona International (KOA), 30 mins.

Rooms & Suites 252





Wedding Contact [email protected],808.880.3424

Website princeresortshawaii.com


MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL

Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii

bluff, amid coconut palms, sculpted

fairways and the rolling surf below.

Couples at play spend time at the

beach, pool, golf course or 11-court tennis

center, or head to Mauna Kea Spa by

Mandara for complete relaxation. A

special romance package turns up the

heat with many unique extras, including

the rental of a convertible car for easy,

breezy tours of the island.

The sun shines warm and bright on

Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, a fi tting place

to begin life’s happily ever afters. Here,

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel combines the

timeless spirit of aloha with a dream

setting along the Big Island’s

Kauna’oa Beach.

The 252-room resort sprawls on 60

lush acres graced by gardens,

meandering koi ponds and a collection of

museum-quality art—a perfect

complement to the backdrop of black lava

rock, sugar-white sands and emerald

fairways. Weddings at the resort range

from barefoot beach ceremonies to grand

ballroom affairs worthy of Hawaiian

royalty. But the most popular venue of all,

the third tee box of the Mauna Kea Golf

Course, promises dramatic evening views

from its position high on an ancient lava

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Kona International (KOA), 30 mins.

Rooms & Suites 252





Wedding Contact [email protected],808.880.3424

Website princeresortshawaii.com


Caribbean

W ith its unparalleled beaches, first-class

resorts and unlimited activities, the

Caribbean beckons couples in search

of rest and rejuvenation as well as adventure. From

the Bahamas to Aruba, Jamaica and the Dominican

Republic, each island has something unique to offer,

providing endless possibilities for couples to realize

the destination wedding of their dreams. Clearly, this

is why so many American brides and grooms rate these

tropical isles as the top spot for offshore vows. Here, just

a skip and a hop from the U.S., you and your bridal party

can escape reality and revel in the romantic, luxuriously

laidback vibe that keeps the Caribbean cool.

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ANTIGUA54 Galley Bay Resort & Spa

55 St. James’s Club & Villas

56 The Verandah Resort & Spa

BARBADOS57 The Club Barbados Resort & Spa

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC58 Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa

60 Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana

61 Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa

62 Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa

63 Now Larimar Punta Cana

64 Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

JAMAICA65 Secrets St. James Montego Bay

66 Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

PUERTO RICO67 Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico

ST. LUCIA68 St. James’s Club Morgan Bay

ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES 69 Palm Island

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CARIBBEANANGUILLA53 CuisinArt Resort & Spa

ANTIGUA54 Galley Bay Resort & Spa

55 St. James’s Club & Villas

56 The Verandah Resort & Spa

BARBADOS57 The Club Barbados Resort & Spa

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC58 Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa

60 Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana

61 Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa

62 Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa

63 Now Larimar Punta Cana

64 Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

JAMAICA65 Secrets St. James Montego Bay

66 Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

PUERTO RICO67 Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico

ST. LUCIA68 St. James’s Club Morgan Bay

ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES 69 Palm Island

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CUISINART GOLF RESORT & SPA

Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla

onsite. They can also enjoy cooking

classes, savor gourmet cuisine at fi ve

different restaurants, indulge in compli-

mentary non-motorized watersports, or

do nothing at all, allowing the sounds of

the sea to guide their journey.

Weddings at the resort assume fairy

tale-like proportions. Multiple unique

venues, exclusive bridal packages and an

event staff well-versed in realizing even

the most elaborate of dreams, allow

couples to relax and slip into the rhythm

of Caribbean life, enjoying Anguilla’s

breathtaking scenery and all that

CuisinArt has to offer.

Nestled in the crescent curve of

Rendezvous Bay, on the south-side

of unspoiled Anguilla, CuisinArt Golf

Resort & Spa guarantees an

unforgettable Caribbean Island

experience. The fi ve-star property, a

member of The Leading Hotels of

the World, offers beachfront access to

sparkling, sugar-white sands, rated

among the most beautiful in

the Caribbean.

CuisinArt’s whitewashed architecture

evokes the Greek islands, creating a

dramatic contrast against the turquoise

sea. Steps away from their deluxe

accommodations, guests can lounge on

the beach or by the dazzling infi nity pool,

golf on an 18-hole Greg Norman–

designed course, rejuvenate at the full-

service Venus Spa or explore the

hydroponic farm and organic gardens

“Our wedding was perfect! It was

everything we dreamed of and more. CuisinArt is breathtaking and the staff wonderful.”

Alon and Anthony

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Clayton J. Lloyd (AXA) , 10 min.; Princess Juliana (SXM), 30 min. with boat shuttle

Suites & Villas 98

Max Group Size 150 indoor/outdoor


Room Rates Contact for a quote.


Wedding Contact Christy Connolly; 917.679.0618, [email protected]

Website cuisinartresort.com

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St. John’s, Antigua

GALLEY BAY RESORT & SPA

“Our beachfront wedding was truly beautiful and

more than we ever could have hoped for.”

Ryan & Lauren

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity V.C. Bird International (ANU), 15 min.

Rooms & Suites 98, including cottages

Max Group Size 60 outdoor


Room Rates From US$750 (all-inclusive)


Wedding Contact [email protected]

Website galleybayresort.com

rooms, cozy king-size beds and soaking

tubs for two.

Couples who marry at Galley Bay can

expect an unforgettable wedding

experience, whether they say “I do” on

the beach, in the bird sanctuary or in a

fragrant garden. Couples who book seven

nights in a Premium Beachfront room

enjoy a complimentary wedding package

that includes the bridal bouquet, decor,

cake, champagne toast and help with

legal requirements.

On Antigua’s westerly Five Islands

peninsula, Galley Bay Resort & Spa

promises a true Caribbean escape. At

the heart of this romantic, adults-only and

all-inclusive getaway, guests fi nd a

three-quarter-mile stretch of diamond-

white beach bordered by crystal-clear

waters. Here, couples unwind in the shade

of swaying palms, swim in the warm surf

and enjoy a range of ocean sports.

Nearby, the property’s bird sanctuary

lagoon offers a tranquil respite.

All of the resort’s 98 rooms, suites and

cottages feature vaulted ceilings, tile

fl oors and beautiful, acacia-wood

furniture, and most are set just a couple

of steps from the sand and surf. The

distinct Gauguin cottages afford views of

the gardens from private splash pools.

Luxuriously decorated suites rest directly

on the beach and feature sunken living

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ST. JAMES’S CLUB & VILLAS

Mamora Bay, Antigua

“We loved every moment. From the food to the

atmosphere, everything was perfect.”

John & Nicole

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Rooms & Suites 251, plus villas






Website stjamesclubantigua.com

will impress even the most discerning of

travelers. The 40 residential-style villas

dotting the hillside above Mamora Bay

refl ect the resort’s club-like ambience.

Weddings here are dazzling affairs,

whether hosted on an ocean-view terrace,

in a fragrant garden or barefoot on one of

the white-sand beaches. Those who book

seven nights in a beachfront or higher

room category enjoy a complimentary

wedding package that includes all the

bridal basics and the help of the resort’s

dedicated event planners.

S t. James’s Club & Villas rests on a

private 100-acre peninsula on

Antigua’s southeastern coast, overlooking

cobalt waters and sugary sands. On one

side, the lushly landscaped, all-inclusive

property faces beautiful Mamora Bay

Beach. Along the other, it fl anks Coco

Beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

While the resort rates as one of the

Caribbean’s most glamorous getaways, its

ambience is peacefully laid-back. Couples

fi ll their days with anything from beach-

and poolside relaxation and spa

treatments to tennis, watersports and

deep-sea fi shing. Nearby, they can golf,

shop and explore local treasures like

Shirley Heights and English Harbour.

St. James’s vast choice of

accommodations includes the luxurious

Royal Suites, which all feature extra-

spacious living areas and amenities that


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THE VERANDAH RESORT & SPA

Long Bay, Antigua

“It was the tropical destination wedding we

dreamed of!”Craig & Melissa

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 200






Website theverandah.com

sands or by the expansive free-form pool,

or they spend the day at the adults-only

Oasis. They can also kayak, windsurf or

snorkel the crystal-clear waters offshore.

With its enviable location and warm

hospitality, the resort provides the

perfect setting for destination vows.

Bridal couples who book a seven-day,

all-inclusive stay in a Waterfront Suite

are treated to a Complimentary

Wedding Plan, featuring the ceremony

site, cake, bouquet and assistance of a

professional coordinator.

Part of Elite Island Resorts’ collection

of all-inclusive beachfront properties,

The Verandah Resort & Spa on Antigua

has not only received accolades for being

one of the Caribbean’s most family-

friendly escapes, but among the most

eco-friendly, too.

Lush nature trails traverse the 30-acre

property, while spectacular coral reefs

shelter its two pristine beaches. Next

door, Devil’s Bridge National Park is

known for its dramatic landmark rock arch

and wealth of exotic fl ora and fauna.

Charming Caribbean bungalow suites,

pistachio with white trim, beckon couples

to savor a cool drink on the charming

front porch. Each of the 200 luxurious

suites boasts 700 square feet of living

space. Panoramic sea views and gardens

surround private verandas. Mere steps

away, guests lounge on powdery white

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THE CLUB BARBADOS RESORT & SPA

St. James, Barbados

drinks and three meals per day are

covered under one fl at price, ensuring a

worry-free vacation.

Brides and grooms can expect their

big day to be nothing short of

spectacular, from the choice of stunning

wedding venues to the decor, custom

cuisine and entertainment. Those who

book seven nights in a beachfront or

higher room category receive a

complimentary bridal package that

includes all the basics and the assistance

of The Club’s professional event planners.

The Club Barbados Resort & Spa lets

couples experience the Barbados

Gold Coast at its best. This oceanfront

property—the island’s sole adults-only,

all-inclusive escape—provides the

perfect fusion of fun, romance and

relaxation with an extensive list of

activities, pampering service, intimate

accommodations and plenty of

possibilities for one-on-one time.

Some couples spend their days

exploring the turquoise waters, snorkel-

ing, paddle boarding or kayaking. Others

laze on the warm sand, lounge by the

pool, sipping refreshing cocktails, or

escape to the full-service spa for a

treatment for two. Guests can also enjoy

world-class golf, shopping and off-road

adventures a short drive from the resort.

Thanks to the resort’s all-inclusive

policy, most activities, bottomless

“Our oceanside wedding was just perfect for our

special day!”John & Anna

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Grantley Adams International (BGI), 30 min.

Rooms & Suites 161

Max Group Size 80 indoor/40 outdoor





Website theclubbarbados.com


A blend of Spanish, French, African

and island cultures gives the

Dominican Republic plenty to offer

visitors in the way of food and festivals.

But the natural surroundings—lagoon-

lined beaches and lush tropical forests—

may be the biggest draw. Dreams La

Romana Resort & Spa combines the

beauty of the two, topped off by the

privileges of Unlimited-Luxury, where

everything’s included.

Guests stay close to nature on private

balconies or terraces that look onto verdant

gardens or the dazzling Caribbean Sea.

Rooms and suites bring to mind genteel

colonial days with wood furnishings, ceiling

fans and tiled floors, though modern

necessities like LCD TVs and MP3 docks

make comfort truly timeless.

Day trips give couples and their guests

a sense of the island’s vast pleasures. The

tour desk happily arranges private or

group excursions to nearby Catalina

Island for snorkeling or diving, the artist

village at Altos de Chavon, or the New

World’s oldest city, Santo Domingo,

DREAMS LA ROMANA RESORT & SPA

La Romana, Dominican Republic

“We loved our wedding and honeymoon at

Dreams La Romana. Our wedding coordinator was wonderful, and we couldn’t have asked for more.”

Dan & Jenny

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity La Romana International (LRM), 25 min.

Rooms & Suites 751




Reservations 866.2DREAMS


Website dreamsresorts.com

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which dates to the 1600s. Back at home,

couples relax together in the calm

environs of the world-class spa, soak up

the sun on the palm-lined beach, even

take an introductory scuba lesson in the

pool. The supervised Explorer’s Club for

kids gives the group’s youngest members

a chance to experience the resort in their

own way.

Following an active day of sightseeing

or sports, everyone looks forward to

mealtimes. The resort’s Unlimited-Luxury

policy gives guests gourmet dining

privileges at eight onsite restaurants and

seven friendly lounges serving unlimited

premium beverages.

Marriage-minded couples enjoy the

services of a dedicated wedding

coordinator, who includes all the special

elements that make for a superb tropical

celebration. Couples wed in their choice

of locations: an elegant ballroom,

picturesque garden or beach gazebo, or

on a pier overlooking the ocean. A

selection of three bridal packages, one

free with minimal requirements, presents

many options to personalize the event.

Those who stay at least seven nights earn

complimentary nights toward their first

anniversary trip to their Dreams Resort &

Spa of choice.



A blend of Spanish, French, African

and island cultures gives the

Dominican Republic plenty to offer

visitors in the way of food and festivals.

But the natural surroundings—lagoon-

lined beaches and lush tropical forests—

may be the biggest draw. Dreams La

Romana Resort & Spa combines the

beauty of the two, topped off by the

privileges of Unlimited-Luxury, where

everything’s included.

Guests stay close to nature on private

balconies or terraces that look onto verdant

gardens or the dazzling Caribbean Sea.

Rooms and suites bring to mind genteel

colonial days with wood furnishings, ceiling

fans and tiled floors, though modern

necessities like LCD TVs and MP3 docks

make comfort truly timeless.

Day trips give couples and their guests

a sense of the island’s vast pleasures. The

tour desk happily arranges private or

group excursions to nearby Catalina

Island for snorkeling or diving, the artist

village at Altos de Chavon, or the New

World’s oldest city, Santo Domingo,

DREAMS LA ROMANA RESORT & SPA

La Romana, Dominican Republic

“We loved our wedding and honeymoon at

Dreams La Romana. Our wedding coordinator was wonderful, and we couldn’t have asked for more.”

Dan & Jenny

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity La Romana International (LRM), 25 min.

Rooms & Suites 751







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which dates to the 1600s. Back at home,

couples relax together in the calm

environs of the world-class spa, soak up

the sun on the palm-lined beach, even

take an introductory scuba lesson in the

pool. The supervised Explorer’s Club for

kids gives the group’s youngest members

a chance to experience the resort in their

own way.

Following an active day of sightseeing

or sports, everyone looks forward to

mealtimes. The resort’s Unlimited-Luxury

policy gives guests gourmet dining

privileges at eight onsite restaurants and

seven friendly lounges serving unlimited

premium beverages.

Marriage-minded couples enjoy the

services of a dedicated wedding

coordinator, who includes all the special

elements that make for a superb tropical

celebration. Couples wed in their choice

of locations: an elegant ballroom,

picturesque garden or beach gazebo, or

on a pier overlooking the ocean. A

selection of three bridal packages, one

free with minimal requirements, presents

many options to personalize the event.

Those who stay at least seven nights earn

complimentary nights toward their first

anniversary trip to their Dreams Resort &

Spa of choice.



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“Our honeymoon at the resort was amazing.

Anyone considering this place for your destination wedding, honeymoon or vacation, just book it. You won’t be disappointed.”

Ryan & Jennifer

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Punta Cana International (PUJ), 20 min.

Rooms & Suites 500







that guests of all ages can enjoy their own

time in their own way.

With spa couples massages, candlelit

dinners and cocktails at the swim-up bar,

possibilities for romance are endless—

and reach a pinnacle during wedding

celebrations onsite. Assisted by an expert

event planner, brides and grooms can

marry on the beach or in a tall white-

stone gazebo. A choice of three wedding

packages, one complimentary with

minimal requirements, offers numerous

options to personalize the big day.

Set on one of the Dominican

Republic’s most spectacular beaches,

Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana offers

the quintessential Caribbean getaway.

Here, in a paradise of palm-studded

sand, cobalt-blue water and tropical

resort facilities vowing Unlimited-Luxury,

couples fi nd a heavenly spot to say “I do”

and renew their lives together.

Unlimited-Luxury promises guests

carefree indulgence, whether in the rooms

and suites, at the fi ve premium bars and six

gourmet restaurants or with the 24-hour

room service. Complimentary activities

range from tennis and ocean sports to

classes in scuba diving, yoga and Spanish.

Evenings can be spent dancing at the

resort’s nightclub or watching Broadway

and Dominican-inspired shows in a large

amphitheater. The onsite Explorer’s Club

for kids and Core Zone for teens ensure

DREAMS PALM BEACH PUNTA CANA

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic


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DREAMS PUNTA CANA RESORT & SPA


“Our stay at Dreams Punta Cana was

amazing. The service was fabulous, our venue beautifully

decorated and the reception dinner excellent. We will defi nitely be back.”

Jeff & Ashley

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity 35 minutes from Punta Cana International (PUJ); 50 minutes from La Romana International (LRM)

Rooms & Suites 620







or afternoons taking in the view. Any guest

can upgrade to a stay in the Preferred

Club, where they enjoy a private reception

area, daily hors d’oeuvres, concierge

service and other additional privileges.

Brides and grooms are free to relax

while the skilled resort staff attends to

every nuptial detail. The Dreams Ultimate

Wedding Package covers basic ceremony

needs along with thoughtful extras such

as hairstyling and makeup for the bride, a

live Caribbean music trio and sumptuous

couples spa services.

On the Dominican Republic’s eastern

shore, Dreams Punta Cana fulfi lls

even the most elaborate romantic fantasies.

Lovers spend their days surrounded by

manicured gardens, lazy palms and sandy

beaches. The resort’s Unlimited-Luxury

concept promises convenience, quality and

comfort with complimentary meals at seven

theme restaurants, 24-hour room service,

unlimited cocktails and live entertainment.

Activities abound, in and out of the

water. Couples can face off on the giant

chessboard or play a game of bocce ball.

Water volleyball and the resort’s ocean

trampoline help temper the heat, as does

the magnifi cent free-form swimming

pool—one of the Dominican Republic’s

largest, complete with a swim-up bar.

All 620 rooms and suites feature

furnished balconies and terraces for

private morning conversations over coffee


BREATHLESS PUNTA CANA RESORT & SPA


THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Punta Cana International (PUJ), 40 mins.

Rooms & Suites 750 suites




Reservations 1.855.65BREATHE


Website breathlessresorts.com/punta-cana

All 750 suites blend colorful contemporary

panache with Caribbean style. All offer

furnished balconies or terraces with personal

Jacuzzis; some come with swim-out access

to the pool.

The resort’s stunning setting and fun

atmosphere complement any monumental

occasion. Couples can simply kick up their

heels, pour the bubbly and enjoy a bachelor/

bachelorette party or wedding event that

will surely take on epic proportions.

Convenient bachelorette, wedding and

honeymoon packages, and the services of

an onsite event coordinator, contribute to

the sense of having it all.

Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa

brings the dream of “having it all” to

life. It begins with the all-adult

atmosphere and continues to the

Unlimited-Luxury, which extends from

bottomless premium beverages and

access to 11 gourmet restaurants to a

wealth of activities. The location on Uvero

Alto beach in Punta Cana naturally entices

couples to sunbathe on the golden sands,

or to snorkel, kayak, windsurf or sail the

turquoise waters just off the Dominican

Republic’s eastern shore. Eight pools, live

entertainment and beach parties promise

more highlights. Of course, the Breathless

Spa by Pevonia holds temptations of its

own, thanks to its wide choice of

sumptuous treatments—some given

under the sun or stars.

The all-suite accommodations add

immeasurably to the sense of abundance.


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experience by adding massages and

other treatments for two at the luxurious

spa. Additional memory-making options

include fi shing, golf, horseback riding

and casino gaming.

Couples planning to tie the knot

during their stay enjoy the services of a

dedicated wedding coordinator and a

choice of comprehensive packages that

help couples customize their special day.

Now Larimar Punta Cana celebrates

life’s simple pleasures, which begin

with its prized location on Playa Bávaro, a

palm-studded, white-sand beach that

slopes gently to the crystal clear waters

of the Dominican Republic’s eastern

shore. Simple pleasures go on to include

the resort’s Unlimited-Luxury privileges.

Unlimited-Luxury is a convenient,

inclusive concept that puts the best of

everything at guests’ fi ngertips, such as a

supervised children’s program, a host of

water and beach sports, premium open

bars and gourmet dining that ranges from

elegant French cuisine at adults-only

Mercure to burgers served beachside at

Barefoot Grill. The choice of 720 spacious,

contemporary accommodations balances

barefoot elegance with the latest amenities

and furnished balconies or terraces.

Couples can enhance their resort

“The resort is gorgeous, the staff incredibly

friendly and the food variety absolutely amazing. It’s a tropical paradise, and a good time was had by all 31 of us.”

Katerina & Drew

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 720




Reservations 877.NOW.9953


Website nowresorts.com

NOW LARIMAR PUNTA CANA



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SECRETS ROYAL BEACH PUNTA CANA

“Three months after our wedding, everyone is still

talking about it. There isn’t one bad thing we can

say about the wedding day. We had a blast.”

Angela & Kevin

THE BASICS






Reservations 866.GOSECRETS


Website secretsresorts.com

Picturesque Playa Bavaro hugs the

Dominican Republic’s northeast

coast in an area known as Punta Cana,

named one of the Caribbean’s top

destinations by Trip Advisor in its 2011

Travelers’ Choice awards. Couples

wishing to combine Punta Cana’s

singular charm with the privileges of

Unlimited-Luxury entrust Secrets Royal

Beach Punta Cana for their once-in-a-

lifetime moments.

Couples might choose to spend their

days fl oating on the lavish free-form

pool—ordering cocktails from the

attentive wait staff, perhaps—or

indulging in a massage together at the

luxurious spa. Scuba and dance lessons,

golf, live entertainment and gourmet

dining at a range of restaurants (including

those of sister properties) provide

additional highlights. Similarly extensive

options apply to the 465 view-fi lled

rooms, where even “standard” features

mean high-quality linens, a private Jacuzzi

and fl at-screen TV.

Wedding celebrations play out with

ease thanks to the services of planning

and catering professionals. A choice of

wedding packages bundles all the basics,

plus more, to enhance the event. For the

ultimate romantic ceremony, the resort

often recommends a setting on the

sugary sands of Bavaro Beach at sunset.


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SECRETS ST. JAMES MONTEGO BAY

Montego Bay, Jamaica

“Secrets is the best place to get married. We loved

our wedding and have been telling everyone about the experience we had there.”

Nalysha & Christopher

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Montego Bay International (MBJ), 20 min.

Rooms & Suites 350







At Secrets St. James Montego Bay,

couples bask in the Jamaican sun

while sipping piña coladas and fi ltering

powder soft sand through their toes.

Brand-new with an elegant British Colonial

aesthetic, the 350-suite, Unlimited-Luxury

resort will enchant lovers looking for an

upscale destination steeped in romantic

ambience for their wedding or honeymoon.

A personal concierge attends to every

need, so couples and their guests are free

to enjoy all the benefi ts of Secrets’

Unlimited-Luxury promise. Sumptuous

accommodations along with

complimentary meals in nine gourmet

restaurants, bottomless premium-brand

drinks, live entertainment and a range of

activities in and out of the water make the

resort experience truly unforgettable.

While the adults-only playground can

keep guests busy all day, those seeking to

unwind fi nd relaxation poolside, on the

beach or at the world-class Secrets Spa

by Pevonia.

Couples can say “I do” in a beachfront

gazebo or in an elegant ballroom.

Wedding packages—one of them

complimentary—include all the basics,

plus a few special perks: preparation of

the gown and tuxedo, evening turndown

service for the newlyweds and discounts

on spa treatments. Secrets’ savvy

wedding planners ensure that the big day

exceeds all expectations.


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SECRETS WILD ORCHID MONTEGO BAY

Montego Bay, Jamaica

“All guests had a fabulous time at our

sunset beach ceremony. The food, fl owers and music

were beyond spectacular and the photos and videos gorgeous.”

Kathryn & Robert

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Montego Bay International (MBJ), 20 min.

Rooms & Suites 350







kayaking to snorkeling to tennis. For an

additional fee, golfers can tee off on one

of fi ve nearby courses, while spa

afi cionados relax with treatments at the

Secrets Spa by Pevonia.

Several wedding packages—one of

them free with minimum requirements—

suit a range of tastes and budgets. All

nuptial celebrations include the event

coordination, decor, wedding cake and

sparkling wine, plus thoughtful extras like

special turn-down service for the bride

and groom.

Pleasure seekers will delight in the

adults-only Secrets Wild Orchid

Montego Bay, opened in March 2010. A

vibrant palette of sights, sounds and smells

tickles the senses, from the brilliant

turquoise bay and blue mountains, to the

petal-soft sand, to the murmuring waves

and gentle fl oral breezes. This is paradise,

beckoning travelers to relax and stay awhile.

The 350 suites are decorated in harmony

with the island’s natural textures and warm

colors. Couples can spend the day in their

plush bathrobes, taking in views of the

ocean from their private balcony and

ordering fresh fruit and chilled wine from

room service—included thanks to the

resort’s Unlimited-Luxury philosophy.

Unlimited-Luxury extends to premium

brand drinks and gourmet food served in

nine restaurants and nine clubs and bars.

It also covers most activities, from


Río Grande, Puerto Rico

GRAN MELIÁ GOLF RESORT PUERTO RICO

The all-suite resort ensures quality time

for couples with a host of activities, such as

salsa dancing classes, golf, tennis, scuba

diving, horseback riding and rainforest

hikes. At the Yhi Spa, they may indulge in a

range of treatments in a couples suite, or

lounge on Bali beds by the private outdoor

pool—the perfect way to relax before and

after the big day.

Happily ever after starts from the

very moment of arrival at Gran

Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico. Set on

Coco Beach outside Río Grande against

a backdrop of El Yunque rainforest, the

resort’s 550 villas and pavilions rise from

an oceanfront paradise of lush tropical

gardens, pathways and pools.

The multitude of amenities for

weddings spans a wide choice of

ceremony sites—from beach and gardens

to ballroom and chapel. Couples bringing

up to 40 guests to the celebration may

choose a package that includes a

bouquet of roses and orchids or tropical

fl owers, a decorated archway, a two-tier

wedding cake and buffet-style dinner for

the reception. For groups of up to 50,

another package comes with a three-

course plated meal and four-hour open

bar serving premium brands.

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Luis Muñoz MarínInternational (SJU), 25 min.

Rooms & Suites 550


Onsite Coordinator No

Room Rates From US$181


Wedding Contact Joel Hernández, Catering Sales Manager; 787.657.1051, ext. 2311,[email protected]

Website granmeliapuertorico.com


THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Hewanorra International (UVF), 90 min.

Rooms & Suites 345






Website stjamesclubstlucia.com

St. James’s Club Morgan Bay invites

couples to a luxurious getaway on St.

Lucia’s northern coast. Part of the

Caribbean collection of Elite Island

Resorts, this all-inclusive, 25-acre escape

offers the perfect mix of romance,

relaxation and adventure.

Couples can unwind in the shade of a

swaying palm tree or by one of four

swimming pools, indulge in a beachfront

spa treatment or savor a romantic, seaside

dinner. For those who seek more action,

the resort provides any number of

activities: windsurfi ng, sailing, kayaking,

snorkeling and tennis included.

Six restaurants and fi ve bars keep

everyone fueled for fun-fi lled days. At

night, guests enjoy live music and shows,

then retire to one of 345 guest

accommodations, including 65 suites

overlooking the ocean.

Wedding couples choose between four

spectacular locations: the resort’s hilltop

gazebo, a fragrant garden, Morgan’s pier

or the white-sand beach. Couples can

tailor the reception to their unique tastes,

from a barbecue on the beach to a

sit-down soiree at one of the restaurants

onsite. Those who book a seven-day,

all-inclusive stay in a beachfront suite or

higher are treated to a Complimentary

Wedding Plan including all the basics.

ST. JAMES’S CLUB MORGAN BAY

Choc Bay, Gros Islet, St. Lucia


St. Vincent and the Grenadines

PALM ISLAND RESORT

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Grantley Adams International (BGI) on Barbados to Union Island, 45 min.; plus 10 min. by private launch

Rooms & Suites 43, including villas & lofts






Website palmislandcaribbean.com

Couples searching for a private

Caribbean island escape fi nd their

match in Palm Island Resort, an all-

inclusive, 135-acre oasis of serenity in St.

Vincent and the Grenadines. Lovers and

their wedding guests unwind in a

paradise of powder-soft sands, swaying

coconut trees and lush tropical gardens.

The resort’s 43 sumptuously appointed

rooms, cottages, lofts and villas refl ect the

pristine setting outside with custom

bamboo furnishings, woven rattan ceilings

and bold, colorful fabrics. Guests who stay

in a Beachfront Room take in views of the

water and nearby Union Island from a

private terrace. Garden or seaside Island

Lofts also feature ocean-view decks as well

as spacious sitting areas, while Palm View

suites come with deep-soaking tubs.

Weddings in this private island

sanctuary are intimate affairs, with a

professional coordinator assisting couples

with all the preparations for their special

occasion. Ceremonies typically take place

steps from the sea, followed by a reception

at the Royal Palm or Sunset Grill

restaurants. Couples who book seven

nights in an Island Loft or Villa receive a

complimentary wedding package that

includes the bridal bouquet, venue decor,

cake and champagne toast.


LatinAmerica

L onging to feel the sun on your back and the sand

between your toes? Grab your sweetie and head south

of the border, where Mexico offers some of the world’s

most stunning beaches, fascinating history, unspoiled nature

and watersports galore—not to mention wedding-friendly

resorts and talented planners. Whether you’re destined for

Cancún, the Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta or the tip of Baja,

there’s something to suit every couple’s romantic fantasy.

Continuing down the Central American continent, lovebirds

with a penchant for the unusual will be richly rewarded by

the distinct character of Mexico’s neighbors, including Belize,

Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama. The diverse

landscapes, captivating cultures and warmth of the people

provide an unforgettable backdrop for a destination wedding

or honeymoon.

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DREAMS LAS MAREAS COSTA RICA

Playa El Jobo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Pristine sands and lush tropical jungles

envelope Dreams Las Mareas,

AMResorts’ first property in Costa Rica.

The luxurious, family-friendly resort, rests

directly on Playa El Jobo, on the northern

Pacific coast of Guanacaste.

Here, couples and their guests can

spend their days relaxing on the beach,

lounging by the pool or exploring Costa

Rica’s unforgettable tropical scenery,

whether snorkeling, surfing, hiking,

zip-lining or horseback riding.

Back “home,” the 447 upscale suites

fuse contemporary design elements with

tasteful accents inspired by the local

nature and culture. All feature private

balconies facing the ocean, jungle or

mountains. They also come with large

living areas, stocked minibars and

24-hour room service—all part of

Dreams’ Unlimited-Luxury policy.

The same inclusive philosophy treats

guests to gourmet food in seven

restaurants (including waterfront dining for

two), limitless top-shelf spirits in two bars

and a nightclub, plus a variety of activities

for adults and kids alike.

Weddings at Dreams Las Mareas are

sure to be extraordinary affairs,

coordinated to perfection by the resort’s

own event team. From the beach to

seaside restaurants and terraces, romantic

venues to say “I do” abound.

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Liberia International (LIR), 75 minutes.







Website dreamsresorts.com/las-mareas

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COSTA RICAGUANACASTE

Playa El Jobo73 Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica

MEXICOBAJA CALIFORNIA SUR

Los Cabos74 Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf

Resort & Spa

76 Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

77 Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos

78 Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos All Inclusive • Golf & Spa

80 Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos

81 Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort

82 Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa

GUANAJUATO

San Miguel de Allende83 Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada

JALISCO

Puerto Vallarta84 Meliá Vacation Club Puerto Vallarta

85 Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta

86 Now Amber Puerto Vallarta

NAYARIT

Nuevo Vallarta88 Villa la Estancia Riviera Nayarit

Punta Mita89 The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

QUINTANA ROO

Akumal (Riviera Maya)90 Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya

Cancún91 Crown Paradise Club Cancun

92 Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa

93 Great Parnassus Resort & Spa

94 Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa

95 Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun

96 Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort

97 Secrets The Vine Cancun

Cozumel98 Secrets Aura Cozumel

LATIN AMERICA

Puerto Morelos (Riviera Maya)103 Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa

104 Now Jade Riviera Cancun

105 Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun

Tulum (Riviera Maya)106 Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa

Solidaridad (Riviera Maya)108 Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

Playa del Carmen (Riviera Maya)

99 Sandos Caracol Eco Experience Resort

100 Sandos Playacar Beach Experience Resort

101 Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun

Playa Mujeres (Riviera Maya)102 Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort

10682

98

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DREAMS LAS MAREAS COSTA RICA

Playa El Jobo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Pristine sands and lush tropical jungles

envelope Dreams Las Mareas,

AMResorts’ first property in Costa Rica.

The luxurious, family-friendly resort, rests

directly on Playa El Jobo, on the northern

Pacific coast of Guanacaste.

Here, couples and their guests can

spend their days relaxing on the beach,

lounging by the pool or exploring Costa

Rica’s unforgettable tropical scenery,

whether snorkeling, surfing, hiking,

zip-lining or horseback riding.

Back “home,” the 447 upscale suites

fuse contemporary design elements with

tasteful accents inspired by the local

nature and culture. All feature private

balconies facing the ocean, jungle or

mountains. They also come with large

living areas, stocked minibars and

24-hour room service—all part of

Dreams’ Unlimited-Luxury policy.

The same inclusive philosophy treats

guests to gourmet food in seven

restaurants (including waterfront dining for

two), limitless top-shelf spirits in two bars

and a nightclub, plus a variety of activities

for adults and kids alike.

Weddings at Dreams Las Mareas are

sure to be extraordinary affairs,

coordinated to perfection by the resort’s

own event team. From the beach to

seaside restaurants and terraces, romantic

venues to say “I do” abound.

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Liberia International (LIR), 75 minutes.







Website dreamsresorts.com/las-mareas

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COSTA RICAGUANACASTE

Playa El Jobo73 Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica

MEXICOBAJA CALIFORNIA SUR

Los Cabos74 Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf

Resort & Spa

76 Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

77 Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos

78 Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos All Inclusive • Golf & Spa

80 Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos

81 Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort

82 Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa

GUANAJUATO

San Miguel de Allende83 Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada

JALISCO

Puerto Vallarta84 Meliá Vacation Club Puerto Vallarta

85 Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta

86 Now Amber Puerto Vallarta

NAYARIT

Nuevo Vallarta88 Villa la Estancia Riviera Nayarit

Punta Mita89 The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

QUINTANA ROO

Akumal (Riviera Maya)90 Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya

Cancún91 Crown Paradise Club Cancun

92 Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa

93 Great Parnassus Resort & Spa

94 Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa

95 Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun

96 Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort

97 Secrets The Vine Cancun

Cozumel98 Secrets Aura Cozumel

LATIN AMERICA

Puerto Morelos (Riviera Maya)103 Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa

104 Now Jade Riviera Cancun

105 Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun

Tulum (Riviera Maya)106 Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa

Solidaridad (Riviera Maya)108 Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

Playa del Carmen (Riviera Maya)

99 Sandos Caracol Eco Experience Resort

100 Sandos Playacar Beach Experience Resort

101 Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun

Playa Mujeres (Riviera Maya)102 Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort

10682

98

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AT C

OUPLES SAY

“We had the most perfect wedding day and

an utterly stress-free experience, largely thanks to the great staff. Our guests still rave about how amazing their stay at Dreams was.”

Ryan & Katie

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Los Cabos International (SJD), 20 min.

Rooms & Suites 213







and a full-scale international buffet.

Oceana sets a quiet atmosphere for dining

in an oceanfront, adults-only setting. But

for the ultimate in romance, the staff can

arrange a candlelit dinner for two on the

beach. Four lounges, based indoors and

On the shores of the colorful Sea of

Cortez, Dreams Los Cabos Suites

Golf Resort & Spa offers bridal couples

and their guests Unlimited-Luxury, a

property trademark signifying supreme

amenities and service.

Elegant colonial Mexican architecture

reflects the natural beauty of Mexico’s

Baja peninsula, with thriving gardens and

hacienda-style accommodations. The

all-suite accommodations offer ocean

views from private balconies or terraces.

Mini-bars, refreshed daily, plus appoint-

ments like coffeemakers, robes and

slippers, and signature Sweet Dreams

mattresses ensure a blissful home-away-

from-home experience.

When not dining in-suite with 24-hour

room service, couples sample a world of

flavors at six restaurants, with menus

focused on fresh seafood, Asian, Italian

DREAMS LOS CABOS SUITES GOLF RESORT & SPA

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Dreams Los Cabos SS15.indd 74 1/27/15 9:23 PM

PROPERTY NAME

Location


out, serve guests premium brands, all part

of the Unlimited-Luxury privileges.

Nearby, San José del Cabo and Cabo

San Lucas promise visitors first-class

shopping, golf, nightlife and cultural

attractions. Adventure-minded couples

and their guests may explore the area’s

uncommon natural beauty through a host

of nearby offerings: dolphin swims, sunset

and bay cruises, horseback rides, hikes,

scuba diving, parasailing and some of the

best marlin fishing on the planet.

Couples who turn to Dreams Los

Cabos to fulfill their wedding dreams are

rewarded with a complimentary package

that includes the assistance of a

professional planner, services of a judge or

minister, wedding cake, sparkling wine for

two and use of the resort’s beachfront

gazebo (based on availability). Brides and

grooms also receive special turndown

service and a distinct honeymoon

package with in-room treats like flower

petal embellishment on the wedding

night, a fruit plate and breakfast in bed.

Two additional packages and an à la

carte menu provide various upgrades that

further personalize the big day. For

example, the Dreams Ultimate Package

features makeup and hairstyling for the

bride, a couples massage and a private

one-hour cocktail and hors d’oeuvres

reception for 20 people, accompanied—in

true Los Cabos style—by the festive tunes

of a mariachi band.



WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY

“We had the most perfect wedding day and

an utterly stress-free experience, largely thanks to the great staff. Our guests still rave about how amazing their stay at Dreams was.”

Ryan & Katie

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 213







and a full-scale international buffet.

Oceana sets a quiet atmosphere for dining

in an oceanfront, adults-only setting. But

for the ultimate in romance, the staff can

arrange a candlelit dinner for two on the

beach. Four lounges, based indoors and

On the shores of the colorful Sea of

Cortez, Dreams Los Cabos Suites

Golf Resort & Spa offers bridal couples

and their guests Unlimited-Luxury, a

property trademark signifying supreme

amenities and service.

Elegant colonial Mexican architecture

reflects the natural beauty of Mexico’s

Baja peninsula, with thriving gardens and

hacienda-style accommodations. The

all-suite accommodations offer ocean

views from private balconies or terraces.

Mini-bars, refreshed daily, plus appoint-

ments like coffeemakers, robes and

slippers, and signature Sweet Dreams

mattresses ensure a blissful home-away-

from-home experience.

When not dining in-suite with 24-hour

room service, couples sample a world of

flavors at six restaurants, with menus

focused on fresh seafood, Asian, Italian

DREAMS LOS CABOS SUITES GOLF RESORT & SPA



PROPERTY NAME

Location


out, serve guests premium brands, all part

of the Unlimited-Luxury privileges.

Nearby, San José del Cabo and Cabo

San Lucas promise visitors first-class

shopping, golf, nightlife and cultural

attractions. Adventure-minded couples

and their guests may explore the area’s

uncommon natural beauty through a host

of nearby offerings: dolphin swims, sunset

and bay cruises, horseback rides, hikes,

scuba diving, parasailing and some of the

best marlin fishing on the planet.

Couples who turn to Dreams Los

Cabos to fulfill their wedding dreams are

rewarded with a complimentary package

that includes the assistance of a

professional planner, services of a judge or

minister, wedding cake, sparkling wine for

two and use of the resort’s beachfront

gazebo (based on availability). Brides and

grooms also receive special turndown

service and a distinct honeymoon

package with in-room treats like flower

petal embellishment on the wedding

night, a fruit plate and breakfast in bed.

Two additional packages and an à la

carte menu provide various upgrades that

further personalize the big day. For

example, the Dreams Ultimate Package

features makeup and hairstyling for the

bride, a couples massage and a private

one-hour cocktail and hors d’oeuvres

reception for 20 people, accompanied—in

true Los Cabos style—by the festive tunes

of a mariachi band.



WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY


CASA DORADA LOS CABOS RESORT & SPA

for two at seaside Saltwater Spa make a

perfect prelude to a romantic dinner at

12 Tribes Restaurant.

Bridal couples can relax as the expert

event staff sees to every detail for the big

day, from the menu selections, decor and

flowers to photography and live entertain-

ment. Popular venues to say “I do” include

the pool deck, ocean-view terraces and the

beach club, each site reflecting the natural

beauty of Mexico’s golden coast.

“Our wedding at Casa Dorada was beautiful

and went very smoothly. We highly recommend this

wonderful hotel.”Sheila & Steven

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 150





Wedding Contact Paula Marquez, Sandra Martínez; [email protected]

Website casadorada.com

Perched on five acres overlooking the

Playa el Médano shoreline, just steps

from Cabo’s top dining and nightlife spots,

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa sets

the stage for an unforgettable destination

wedding or honeymoon.

With its contemporary yet refreshingly

laid-back style, the all-suite getaway—a

member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts—

offers an intimate alternative to larger,

more crowded area hotels. Spa-inspired

accommodations feature private terraces,

Jacuzzi-equipped marble baths and stylish

furnishings by renowned designer Adriana

Hoyos. Suites also boast stunning views of

the San Lucas Bay and Playa el Médano—

Cabo’s most popular swimmable beach.

Guests spend sun-splashed days

lounging poolside, or they can sign up for

a range of watersports at the resort’s

private beach club. Later on, treatments

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WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY

“Having a destination wedding at Hyatt Ziva

Los Cabos was the best way to start our lives together. Our wedding coordinator was fabulous and the setting so beautiful you don’t need much to decorate with.”

Nichole and John

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Los Cabos International (SJD) , 20 mins.

Rooms & Suites 591



Room Rates From US$220 (per person)

Reservations 52.624.163.7730, ext. 3

Wedding Contact Carmen Coronado, [email protected]; Aseneth Guevara, [email protected]

Website loscabos.ziva.hyatt.com

are also par for the course.

Come the big day, Hyatt’s experienced

event team ensures all the important

details are seen to so that the bride and

groom are free to focus on each other

and their guests. Stunning venues to tie

the knot include the beach, a wedding

gazebo, an expansive lawn and an

elegant ballroom able to host up to

500 guests.

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, the resort-

brand’s first all-inclusive

destination, rests mere steps from Sea of

Cortez on the world-famous Baja

California peninsula. The luxurious resort

treats couples to upscale amenities,

gourmet cuisine and a long list of

activities for fun-filled days in the sun.

The 591 suites, many with ocean

views, reflect Mexico’s rich culture with

warm, colorful accents and tile floors. All

feature Hyatt signature bedding, spa-

style baths and cozy robes and slippers.

As part of the all-inclusive stay, guests

enjoy an in-suite refreshment bar and

complimentary room service along with

dining in eight restaurants and drinks in

six bars and lounges. Four swimming

pools, a full-service spa and fitness

center, plenty of beachside activities and

live shows in the property’s own theater

HYATT ZIVA LOS CABOS


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WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY


CASA DORADA LOS CABOS RESORT & SPA

for two at seaside Saltwater Spa make a

perfect prelude to a romantic dinner at

12 Tribes Restaurant.

Bridal couples can relax as the expert

event staff sees to every detail for the big

day, from the menu selections, decor and

flowers to photography and live entertain-

ment. Popular venues to say “I do” include

the pool deck, ocean-view terraces and the

beach club, each site reflecting the natural

beauty of Mexico’s golden coast.

“Our wedding at Casa Dorada was beautiful

and went very smoothly. We highly recommend this

wonderful hotel.”Sheila & Steven

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 150





Wedding Contact Paula Marquez, Sandra Martínez; [email protected]

Website casadorada.com

Perched on five acres overlooking the

Playa el Médano shoreline, just steps

from Cabo’s top dining and nightlife spots,

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa sets

the stage for an unforgettable destination


With its contemporary yet refreshingly

laid-back style, the all-suite getaway—a

member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts—

offers an intimate alternative to larger,

more crowded area hotels. Spa-inspired

accommodations feature private terraces,

Jacuzzi-equipped marble baths and stylish

furnishings by renowned designer Adriana

Hoyos. Suites also boast stunning views of

the San Lucas Bay and Playa el Médano—

Cabo’s most popular swimmable beach.

Guests spend sun-splashed days

lounging poolside, or they can sign up for

a range of watersports at the resort’s

private beach club. Later on, treatments


Casa Dorada SS15.indd 76 1/27/15 9:26 PM


WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY

“Having a destination wedding at Hyatt Ziva

Los Cabos was the best way to start our lives together. Our wedding coordinator was fabulous and the setting so beautiful you don’t need much to decorate with.”

Nichole and John

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Los Cabos International (SJD) , 20 mins.

Rooms & Suites 591



Room Rates From US$220 (per person)

Reservations 52.624.163.7730, ext. 3

Wedding Contact Carmen Coronado, [email protected]; Aseneth Guevara, [email protected]

Website loscabos.ziva.hyatt.com

are also par for the course.

Come the big day, Hyatt’s experienced

event team ensures all the important

details are seen to so that the bride and

groom are free to focus on each other

and their guests. Stunning venues to tie

the knot include the beach, a wedding

gazebo, an expansive lawn and an

elegant ballroom able to host up to

500 guests.

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, the resort-

brand’s first all-inclusive

destination, rests mere steps from Sea of

Cortez on the world-famous Baja

California peninsula. The luxurious resort

treats couples to upscale amenities,

gourmet cuisine and a long list of

activities for fun-filled days in the sun.

The 591 suites, many with ocean

views, reflect Mexico’s rich culture with

warm, colorful accents and tile floors. All

feature Hyatt signature bedding, spa-

style baths and cozy robes and slippers.

As part of the all-inclusive stay, guests

enjoy an in-suite refreshment bar and

complimentary room service along with

dining in eight restaurants and drinks in

six bars and lounges. Four swimming

pools, a full-service spa and fitness

center, plenty of beachside activities and

live shows in the property’s own theater

HYATT ZIVA LOS CABOS


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WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY


FIESTA AMERICANA GRAND LOS CABOS ALL INCLUSIVE • GOLF & SPA

At the southernmost tip of Baja

California, or Land’s End, Fiesta

Americana Grand Los Cabos All Inclusive

• Golf & Spa offers a most unique setting

for a wedding, honeymoon or romantic

escape. The AAA Four Diamond Award–

winning getaway flanks the Sea of Cortez

and a pristine stretch of beach within the

private resort community of Cabo del Sol,

between San José del Cabo and Cabo

San Lucas, two of the world’s most

popular travel destinations.

Few resorts rival the services,

amenities and accommodations of Fiesta

Americana Grand Los Cabos. Luxurious

guestrooms and suites feature spacious

and stylish interiors, the latest in

technology plus large private balconies

overlooking the Sea of Cortez.

Couples seeking the ultimate in

privacy and personal attention for their

wedding party can reserve the exclusive

Grand Club with its 13 suites and 21

Grand Club rooms. In addition to Casa

del Mar, a most perfect venue to tie the

knot, the Grand Club features upscale

room amenities, personal concierge

service, a private pool and the Grand

“Our wedding event was everything we could have

hoped for, with beautiful ceremony and reception venues directly on the beach and an amazingly attentive planner and event staff.”

Bahaneh & Cameron

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 249




(per person, all-inclusive)

Reservations 800.FIESTA.1

Wedding Contact Rosaura Carrillo; 52.624.145.6233, [email protected]

Website fiestaamericanagrand.com

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Club Lounge, serving daily continental

breakfast and afternoon premium

cocktails and hors d’ouvres.

Another exclusive treat for guests:

Fiesta Americana is the first resort in

Mexico to introduce Somma Wine Spa.

Soothing ocean breezes and the ideal

climate of Baja’s wine-producing

Guadalupe Valley help produce high-

quality grapes known for their ability to

renew the skin, balance the spirit and

calm the mind. The spa offers an

extensive menu of wine-inspired

treatments, from massages, facials and

mud wraps to exfoliating scrubs, bubble

baths and hydrotherapy.

Golfers will fall in love with the resort’s

championship greens, which rank ninth on

Golf Digest magazine’s list of Top 50

Resort Courses worldwide and tops its list

of courses in Mexico and Latin America.

Weddings at Fiesta Americana Grand

Los Cabos are typically celebrated on the

oceanfront Whales Terrace, beachside or

at the Casa del Mar suite. As part of the

resort’s wedding package, the Grand staff

decorates the bridal venue of choice with

bright white linens and beautiful floral

arrangements, also treating guests to a

champagne toast, international buffet or

three-course plated dinner, a custom

wedding cake and an open bar serving

premium wine and drinks. An expert

planner and event staff assist couples from

the moment they make their reservations.



WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY


FIESTA AMERICANA GRAND LOS CABOS ALL INCLUSIVE • GOLF & SPA

At the southernmost tip of Baja

California, or Land’s End, Fiesta

Americana Grand Los Cabos All Inclusive

• Golf & Spa offers a most unique setting

for a wedding, honeymoon or romantic

escape. The AAA Four Diamond Award–

winning getaway flanks the Sea of Cortez

and a pristine stretch of beach within the

private resort community of Cabo del Sol,

between San José del Cabo and Cabo

San Lucas, two of the world’s most

popular travel destinations.

Few resorts rival the services,

amenities and accommodations of Fiesta

Americana Grand Los Cabos. Luxurious

guestrooms and suites feature spacious

and stylish interiors, the latest in

technology plus large private balconies

overlooking the Sea of Cortez.

Couples seeking the ultimate in

privacy and personal attention for their

wedding party can reserve the exclusive

Grand Club with its 13 suites and 21

Grand Club rooms. In addition to Casa

del Mar, a most perfect venue to tie the

knot, the Grand Club features upscale

room amenities, personal concierge

service, a private pool and the Grand

“Our wedding event was everything we could have

hoped for, with beautiful ceremony and reception venues directly on the beach and an amazingly attentive planner and event staff.”

Bahaneh & Cameron

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 249




(per person, all-inclusive)

Reservations 800.FIESTA.1

Wedding Contact Rosaura Carrillo; 52.624.145.6233, [email protected]

Website fiestaamericanagrand.com



Club Lounge, serving daily continental

breakfast and afternoon premium

cocktails and hors d’ouvres.

Another exclusive treat for guests:

Fiesta Americana is the first resort in

Mexico to introduce Somma Wine Spa.

Soothing ocean breezes and the ideal

climate of Baja’s wine-producing

Guadalupe Valley help produce high-

quality grapes known for their ability to

renew the skin, balance the spirit and

calm the mind. The spa offers an

extensive menu of wine-inspired

treatments, from massages, facials and

mud wraps to exfoliating scrubs, bubble

baths and hydrotherapy.

Golfers will fall in love with the resort’s

championship greens, which rank ninth on

Golf Digest magazine’s list of Top 50

Resort Courses worldwide and tops its list

of courses in Mexico and Latin America.

Weddings at Fiesta Americana Grand

Los Cabos are typically celebrated on the

oceanfront Whales Terrace, beachside or

at the Casa del Mar suite. As part of the

resort’s wedding package, the Grand staff

decorates the bridal venue of choice with

bright white linens and beautiful floral

arrangements, also treating guests to a

champagne toast, international buffet or

three-course plated dinner, a custom

wedding cake and an open bar serving

premium wine and drinks. An expert

planner and event staff assist couples from

the moment they make their reservations.



WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY

SANDOS FINISTERRA LOS CABOS


Clear-blue water, golden sands and

cactus gardens embrace Sandos

Finisterra Los Cabos, an all-inclusive

beachfront resort located mere minutes

from El Arco, Baja’s world-famous rock

formation, and the charming town of

Cabo San Lucas.

Here, guests can stay in elegant

rooms and suites that provide premium

views of Cabo San Lucas Bay or the

Pacific Ocean. Or they can upgrade to

one of the resort’s ultra-deluxe suites,

which face the marina and its many

impressive yachts.

Some couples laze their days away on

the warm sand, by the pool or at the

full-service spa, while others play tennis

or volleyball or enjoy the many

watersports on tap. The resort’s all-

inclusive package guarantees free

family-friendly activities and

entertainment, plus bottomless drinks

and all-day eats.

Thanks to multiple view-filled

wedding venues, couples can say “I do”

against a spectacular natural backdrop.

They are assisted each step of the way by

Sandos Finisterras’ team of professional

planners, all experts at customizing

events that bring dreams to life.

“The sunset on the beach was the most amazing

background for our wedding ceremony. The staff took care of everything and spoiled us during our honeymoon.”

Kim & Jace

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 250

Max Group Size 150





Website sandosweddings.com, sandos.com

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SECRETS PUERTO LOS CABOS GOLF & SPA RESORT


THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Los Cabos International (CUN), 35 mins.

Rooms & Suites 500







Unlimited-Luxury also gives couples

limitless access to gourmet à la carte

dining and premium beverage brands,

a range of daytime activities and live

evening entertainment.

The resort provides brides and grooms

with plenty of options to create their dream

event, including several stunning wedding

venues and three exclusive bridal packages.

An expert event coordinator helps guide

the action to ensure couples can say and

celebrate their vows completely worry-free.

In the exclusive resort community of

Puerto Los Cabos, 15 minutes from San

José del Cabo, a secret has been revealed:

Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa

Resort. Reserved for adults only, the

500-suite getaway rests mere steps from

the shimmering Sea of Cortez, with the

Sierra de la Laguna Mountains towering in

the distance.

Each of the well-appointed

accommodations comes with its own

balcony or terrace, from where couples can

soak in views of the sea or lush gardens

from their private Jacuzzi. As part of the

resort’s Unlimited-Luxury concept, all

guests are treated to complimentary room

service, while those who upgrade to one of

the 150 Preferred Club level suites enjoy

such added privileges as a private lounge,

pillow menus, upgraded mini-bars and

many other special perks.

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SANDOS FINISTERRA LOS CABOS


Clear-blue water, golden sands and

cactus gardens embrace Sandos

Finisterra Los Cabos, an all-inclusive

beachfront resort located mere minutes

from El Arco, Baja’s world-famous rock

formation, and the charming town of

Cabo San Lucas.

Here, guests can stay in elegant

rooms and suites that provide premium

views of Cabo San Lucas Bay or the

Pacific Ocean. Or they can upgrade to

one of the resort’s ultra-deluxe suites,

which face the marina and its many

impressive yachts.

Some couples laze their days away on

the warm sand, by the pool or at the

full-service spa, while others play tennis

or volleyball or enjoy the many

watersports on tap. The resort’s all-

inclusive package guarantees free

family-friendly activities and

entertainment, plus bottomless drinks

and all-day eats.

Thanks to multiple view-filled

wedding venues, couples can say “I do”

against a spectacular natural backdrop.

They are assisted each step of the way by

Sandos Finisterras’ team of professional

planners, all experts at customizing

events that bring dreams to life.

“The sunset on the beach was the most amazing

background for our wedding ceremony. The staff took care of everything and spoiled us during our honeymoon.”

Kim & Jace

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 250

Max Group Size 150






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SECRETS PUERTO LOS CABOS GOLF & SPA RESORT


THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Los Cabos International (CUN), 35 mins.

Rooms & Suites 500







Unlimited-Luxury also gives couples

limitless access to gourmet à la carte

dining and premium beverage brands,

a range of daytime activities and live

evening entertainment.

The resort provides brides and grooms

with plenty of options to create their dream

event, including several stunning wedding

venues and three exclusive bridal packages.

An expert event coordinator helps guide

the action to ensure couples can say and

celebrate their vows completely worry-free.

In the exclusive resort community of

Puerto Los Cabos, 15 minutes from San

José del Cabo, a secret has been revealed:

Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa

Resort. Reserved for adults only, the

500-suite getaway rests mere steps from

the shimmering Sea of Cortez, with the

Sierra de la Laguna Mountains towering in

the distance.

Each of the well-appointed

accommodations comes with its own

balcony or terrace, from where couples can

soak in views of the sea or lush gardens

from their private Jacuzzi. As part of the

resort’s Unlimited-Luxury concept, all

guests are treated to complimentary room

service, while those who upgrade to one of

the 150 Preferred Club level suites enjoy

such added privileges as a private lounge,

pillow menus, upgraded mini-bars and

many other special perks.

Secrets PLC SS15.indd 81 1/27/15 9:45 PM


Onsite activities range from lounging by

the pools or beach to ATV riding, deep-

sea fishing, championship golf, horseback

riding and ocean sports. The resort’s

Desert Spa pampers with hydrotherapy

and European-style beauty treatments.

Along with the spa, two restaurants

and a pirate-themed swim-up bar, the

resort offers a choice of vacation-

ownership studios and one- to three-

bedroom suites.

The comfortable amenities of a

family-friendly, oceanside getaway

combined with the warmth of Mexico

make Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa

ideal for destination weddings. The

property fronts Playa el Médano in Cabo

San Lucas, with balconies facing El Arco,

the natural rock formation that rises from

the Sea of Cortez off the tip of Baja.

Most couples exchange vows on the

beach against a backdrop of sand, sea

and the wind- and wave-carved El Arco.

Packages include such essentials as the

event coordination, flowers, champagne,

wedding cake and special extras like

seaside dinner by candlelight.

Newlyweds find themselves at the

perfect honeymoon spot after the

wedding: between ultraluxurious Villa la

Estancia Beach Resort & Spa and activity-

rich Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa.

“Our wedding planner and the staff made our

wedding day absolutely perfect. We had a wonderful time in Cabo and look forward to coming back next year.”

Danny & Tessa

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 217





Wedding Contact Elva Martinez; 52.624.145.7038, [email protected]

Website villagroupresorts.com

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Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa

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San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

BELMOND CASA DE SIERRA NEVADA

“The location is amazing, the service

exceptional and the food spectacular. The staff went beyond expectations. We could not have found a better place for our wedding.”

Myrna & Marc

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Querétaro International (QRO), 60 min.; Guanajuato International (BJX), 90 min.

Rooms & Suites 37



Room Rates US$300

Reservations 52.415.152.70.40

Wedding Contact Cynthia Lopez; [email protected]

Website casadesierranevada.com

San Miguel de Allende rests at an

elevation of 6,400 feet in Mexico’s

central Sierra Madre highlands, its

Gothic spires and baroque bell towers

seeming to reach for the very heights

of heaven.

Steeped in more than 450 years of

intrigue, art and romance, the crown

jewel of colonial Mexico inspires a sense

of wonder in every arrival—especially for

wedding couples and their guests

visiting Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada.

The hotel’s six historic mansions hold

just 37 rooms and suites, many with

fireplaces and all distinguished by

exquisite fabrics, art and antiques.

Brides and grooms select from two

venues for their vows and festivities,

including Casa Limón for intimate affairs

and the portico-lined garden at Casa

Parque for parties of up to 300 guests.

Visitors can also enjoy fine dining at

Andanza Restaurant, relax by the pool

and at enchanting Laja Spa, as well as

sightsee by foot, horseback, bike and

hot-air balloon. Another favorite pastime:

shopping for fine silver work, handcrafted

leather products and local folk art along

San Miguel de Allende’s cobblestone

streets. In addition, the hotel’s esteemed

cooking school, Sazón, features programs

ranging from two-hour classes to

weeklong culinary events.

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Onsite activities range from lounging by

the pools or beach to ATV riding, deep-

sea fishing, championship golf, horseback

riding and ocean sports. The resort’s

Desert Spa pampers with hydrotherapy

and European-style beauty treatments.

Along with the spa, two restaurants

and a pirate-themed swim-up bar, the

resort offers a choice of vacation-

ownership studios and one- to three-

bedroom suites.

The comfortable amenities of a

family-friendly, oceanside getaway

combined with the warmth of Mexico

make Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa

ideal for destination weddings. The

property fronts Playa el Médano in Cabo

San Lucas, with balconies facing El Arco,

the natural rock formation that rises from

the Sea of Cortez off the tip of Baja.

Most couples exchange vows on the

beach against a backdrop of sand, sea

and the wind- and wave-carved El Arco.

Packages include such essentials as the

event coordination, flowers, champagne,

wedding cake and special extras like

seaside dinner by candlelight.

Newlyweds find themselves at the

perfect honeymoon spot after the

wedding: between ultraluxurious Villa la

Estancia Beach Resort & Spa and activity-

rich Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa.

“Our wedding planner and the staff made our

wedding day absolutely perfect. We had a wonderful time in Cabo and look forward to coming back next year.”

Danny & Tessa

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 217





Wedding Contact Elva Martinez; 52.624.145.7038, [email protected]


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Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa

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San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

BELMOND CASA DE SIERRA NEVADA

“The location is amazing, the service

exceptional and the food spectacular. The staff went beyond expectations. We could not have found a better place for our wedding.”

Myrna & Marc

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Querétaro International (QRO), 60 min.; Guanajuato International (BJX), 90 min.

Rooms & Suites 37



Room Rates US$300

Reservations 52.415.152.70.40

Wedding Contact Cynthia Lopez; [email protected]

Website casadesierranevada.com

San Miguel de Allende rests at an

elevation of 6,400 feet in Mexico’s

central Sierra Madre highlands, its

Gothic spires and baroque bell towers

seeming to reach for the very heights

of heaven.

Steeped in more than 450 years of

intrigue, art and romance, the crown

jewel of colonial Mexico inspires a sense

of wonder in every arrival—especially for

wedding couples and their guests

visiting Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada.

The hotel’s six historic mansions hold

just 37 rooms and suites, many with

fireplaces and all distinguished by

exquisite fabrics, art and antiques.

Brides and grooms select from two

venues for their vows and festivities,

including Casa Limón for intimate affairs

and the portico-lined garden at Casa

Parque for parties of up to 300 guests.

Visitors can also enjoy fine dining at

Andanza Restaurant, relax by the pool

and at enchanting Laja Spa, as well as

sightsee by foot, horseback, bike and

hot-air balloon. Another favorite pastime:

shopping for fine silver work, handcrafted

leather products and local folk art along

San Miguel de Allende’s cobblestone

streets. In addition, the hotel’s esteemed

cooking school, Sazón, features programs

ranging from two-hour classes to

weeklong culinary events.

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“We are so pleased with our wedding. It

was beautiful. Our coordinator and the resort staff did everything to make our wedding day special.”

Chris & Angela

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Puerto Vallarta International (PVR), 5 min.

Rooms & Suites 318



Room Rates From US$107 (all-inclusive, per person, subject to availability)

Reservations 889.5MELIA

Wedding Contact Romance Department; 52.322.226.3054, [email protected]

Website melia-puerto-vallarta.com

Travelers in search of adventure,

romance and culture will find Meliá

Vacation Club Puerto Vallarta their ideal

destination. Beautiful beaches and shady

palms invite guests to simply relax and

enjoy Mexico’s beauty.

Go-getters can fill each moment,

starting with morning yoga or kayaking.

Those looking for first-time experiences

try their hand at archery, the shooting

gallery or take a beginner scuba lesson.

Golfers enjoy magnificent views (and

special discounts) at the nearby 18-hole

Marina Vallarta course. And, for pure

pampering, couples can lounge poolside

on cozy Bali beds or sign up for an

outdoor couples massage at Eco-Spa.

All accommodations feature a large

private balcony with picturesque views—

perfect for sharing the sunset and a

chilled bottle of bubbly. Guests staying in

MELIÁ VACATION CLUB PUERTO VALLARTA

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

“M-Experience” rooms are treated to

many exclusive perks, guaranteed to

make a romantic getaway unforgettable.

Most brides and grooms say and

celebrate their vows on or near the

resort’s stretch of sandy beach. A pro-

fessional event staff attends to every

need, so couples are free to enjoy each

other, their guests and all that the resort

has to offer.

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SECRETS VALLARTA BAY PUERTO VALLARTA


THE BASICS









All new and adults-only, Secrets

Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta extends

a warm embrace to couples in love. The

sense of welcome begins with the

resort’s Unlimited-Luxury policy (where

premium-brand beverages, gourmet

dining and nearly everything else is

included) and continues with a setting,

amenities and experiences tailor-made

for romance and relaxation.

The resort’s Banderas Bay location

affords opportunities for adventure-

loving couples to dive, fish or swim with

dolphins and sea lions. For relaxation,

couples may opt for pampering at Secrets

Spa by Pevonia. In the evening, they dine

at a choice of five reservation-free

establishments or take a short stroll to

sister resort Now Amber Puerto Vallarta

to try additional venues. When it’s time to

retire for the evening, the 271 suite

accommodations provide contemporary

panache and plentiful appointments

Several wedding and honeymoon

packages include such options as private

dinner on the beach and breakfast in bed

with mimosas, special touches destined

to heighten the romance of any stay. For

couples that come to take their vows, an

onsite coordinator plans scenic ceremo-

nies in the gazebo, on the terrace, by the

pool or on the sand, facing the sapphire

waters of the bay.

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“We are so pleased with our wedding. It

was beautiful. Our coordinator and the resort staff did everything to make our wedding day special.”

Chris & Angela

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 318



Room Rates From US$107 (all-inclusive, per person, subject to availability)

Reservations 889.5MELIA

Wedding Contact Romance Department; 52.322.226.3054, [email protected]

Website melia-puerto-vallarta.com

Travelers in search of adventure,

romance and culture will find Meliá

Vacation Club Puerto Vallarta their ideal

destination. Beautiful beaches and shady

palms invite guests to simply relax and

enjoy Mexico’s beauty.

Go-getters can fill each moment,

starting with morning yoga or kayaking.

Those looking for first-time experiences

try their hand at archery, the shooting

gallery or take a beginner scuba lesson.

Golfers enjoy magnificent views (and

special discounts) at the nearby 18-hole

Marina Vallarta course. And, for pure

pampering, couples can lounge poolside

on cozy Bali beds or sign up for an

outdoor couples massage at Eco-Spa.

All accommodations feature a large

private balcony with picturesque views—

perfect for sharing the sunset and a

chilled bottle of bubbly. Guests staying in

MELIÁ VACATION CLUB PUERTO VALLARTA


“M-Experience” rooms are treated to

many exclusive perks, guaranteed to

make a romantic getaway unforgettable.

Most brides and grooms say and

celebrate their vows on or near the

resort’s stretch of sandy beach. A pro-

fessional event staff attends to every

need, so couples are free to enjoy each

other, their guests and all that the resort

has to offer.

Melia PV SS15.indd 84 1/27/15 9:52 PM


SECRETS VALLARTA BAY PUERTO VALLARTA


THE BASICS









All new and adults-only, Secrets

Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta extends

a warm embrace to couples in love. The

sense of welcome begins with the

resort’s Unlimited-Luxury policy (where

premium-brand beverages, gourmet

dining and nearly everything else is

included) and continues with a setting,

amenities and experiences tailor-made

for romance and relaxation.

The resort’s Banderas Bay location

affords opportunities for adventure-

loving couples to dive, fish or swim with

dolphins and sea lions. For relaxation,

couples may opt for pampering at Secrets

Spa by Pevonia. In the evening, they dine

at a choice of five reservation-free

establishments or take a short stroll to

sister resort Now Amber Puerto Vallarta

to try additional venues. When it’s time to

retire for the evening, the 271 suite

accommodations provide contemporary

panache and plentiful appointments

Several wedding and honeymoon

packages include such options as private

dinner on the beach and breakfast in bed

with mimosas, special touches destined

to heighten the romance of any stay. For

couples that come to take their vows, an

onsite coordinator plans scenic ceremo-

nies in the gazebo, on the terrace, by the

pool or on the sand, facing the sapphire

waters of the bay.

Secrets Vallarta Bay SS15.indd 85 1/27/15 9:56 PM


THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Puerto Vallarta International (PVR), 15 mins.








Now Amber Puerto Vallarta welcomes

guests of all ages to stay, play and

celebrate new beginnings on the golden

sands of Puerto Vallarta’s Banderas Bay.

The family-friendly resort offers a full

complement of onsite options with nearly

everything included, thanks to Now

Amber’s Unlimited-Luxury policy.

Now Amber’s vast recreational

options keep guests of all ages and

interests entertained from dawn to

dusk—and then some. Guests may opt to

take a laid-back approach to their

vacation: treatments at the world-class

spa, sipping drinks by the pool, ordering

room service any time of day or night.

Others head for more energetic pursuits:

aqua aerobics, tennis or snorkeling.

Unlimited-Luxury even means

complimentary greens fees at nearby

18-hole championship golf courses.

At night, guests can kick up their heels

at the dance club or tap their toes to live

music at the open-air theater. Couples

stay in one of 327 contemporary-style

suites loaded with the latest gadgets and

most desirable appointments. DVD

players, iPod docking stations, daily

stocked mini-bars and cozy bathrobes

create home-away-from-home comfort.

NOW AMBER PUERTO VALLARTA


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Unlimited-Luxury gives guests the

opportunity to dine at five reservation-free

dining venues onsite. Four onsite bars

serve top-shelf spirits as well.

Couples who wish to tie the knot here

find themselves in the capable hands of a

wedding coordinator who orchestrates

gorgeous gazebo, poolside or beach

ceremonies followed by festive receptions.

For added convenience, the resort offers a

choice of three wedding and two

honeymoon packages that include a free

wedding or honeymoon registry. Additional

options, like romantic turndown service,

spa treatments and breakfast in bed with

mimosas, add even more memory-making

moments. As a bonus, select wedding and

honeymoon packages earn couples

complimentary nights at the Now Resort &

Spa of their choice when they return to

celebrate their first anniversary.

Preferred Club accommodations add

extras like concierge service and a private

lounge serving food and beverages

throughout the day. All focus on vast

views of the Pacific. Round-the-clock

in-room dining is an option, of course, but



THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Puerto Vallarta International (PVR), 15 mins.








Now Amber Puerto Vallarta welcomes

guests of all ages to stay, play and

celebrate new beginnings on the golden

sands of Puerto Vallarta’s Banderas Bay.

The family-friendly resort offers a full

complement of onsite options with nearly

everything included, thanks to Now

Amber’s Unlimited-Luxury policy.

Now Amber’s vast recreational

options keep guests of all ages and

interests entertained from dawn to

dusk—and then some. Guests may opt to

take a laid-back approach to their

vacation: treatments at the world-class

spa, sipping drinks by the pool, ordering

room service any time of day or night.

Others head for more energetic pursuits:

aqua aerobics, tennis or snorkeling.

Unlimited-Luxury even means

complimentary greens fees at nearby

18-hole championship golf courses.

At night, guests can kick up their heels

at the dance club or tap their toes to live

music at the open-air theater. Couples

stay in one of 327 contemporary-style

suites loaded with the latest gadgets and

most desirable appointments. DVD

players, iPod docking stations, daily

stocked mini-bars and cozy bathrobes

create home-away-from-home comfort.

NOW AMBER PUERTO VALLARTA




Unlimited-Luxury gives guests the

opportunity to dine at five reservation-free

dining venues onsite. Four onsite bars

serve top-shelf spirits as well.

Couples who wish to tie the knot here

find themselves in the capable hands of a

wedding coordinator who orchestrates

gorgeous gazebo, poolside or beach

ceremonies followed by festive receptions.

For added convenience, the resort offers a

choice of three wedding and two

honeymoon packages that include a free

wedding or honeymoon registry. Additional

options, like romantic turndown service,

spa treatments and breakfast in bed with

mimosas, add even more memory-making

moments. As a bonus, select wedding and

honeymoon packages earn couples

complimentary nights at the Now Resort &

Spa of their choice when they return to

celebrate their first anniversary.

Preferred Club accommodations add

extras like concierge service and a private

lounge serving food and beverages

throughout the day. All focus on vast

views of the Pacific. Round-the-clock

in-room dining is an option, of course, but



cold soaking pool, steam room, sauna and

refreshing waterfall rinse. Explorers

needn’t look far to find additional

adventure. The area enchants kayakers,

surfers, whale watchers, golfers and more.

Stunning natural beauty and an

atmosphere of secluded sophistication

make the resort a top contender for

honeymoons and destination weddings

alike. The resort caters to couples in love

with packages, amenities and settings to

exceed every romantic ideal.

The AAA-Four-Diamond Award–

winning Villa La Estancia Riviera

Nayarit lends an air of privilege, plus

highly personalized service, to stays in

Nuevo Vallarta, a pearl of a destination on

Mexico’s Pacific coast.

The 250 suites, each styled to

resemble a welcoming hacienda, come in

one-, two- or three-bedroom options. All

offer a full kitchen, washer/dryer and a

private balcony or terrace with expansive

views of Banderas Bay. With the resort’s

Ultra Inclusive Plan, couples enjoy

everything from onsite meals and

cocktails to a complimentary spa

treatment, plus fitness, recreation and

entertainment options. The plan also

includes a discount on additional

treatments at the European-style Tatewari

Spa. Not to miss: the Tatewari Ritual, a

water treatment involving a warm Jacuzzi,

“We appreciate everything the staff did

to accommodate our needs. We had an excellent wedding day!”

Jacob & Jenna

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), 25 min.




Room Rates US$230-$587


Wedding Contact Monica Gonzalez; 52.322.226.8100, ext. 726, [email protected]


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Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico

VILLA LA ESTANCIA RIVIERA NAYARIT

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“Our wedding at St. Regis Punta Mita

was idyllic in myriad ways. The resort is infused with the perfect balance of privacy and romance, complemented by world-class service from the staff.”

Omer & Taira

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Puerto Vallarta International (PVR), 45 min

Rooms & Suites 120





Wedding Contact Juan Carlos Salmon; [email protected]

Website stregis.com/puntamita

White-glove service is a trademark

of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort,

a 1,500-acre beachfront retreat on Riviera

Nayarit, northwest of Puerto Vallarta.

From personalized butler service and

24-hour in-suite dining to sumptuous spa

treatments, signature golf greens à la

Jack Nicklaus and an exclusive tennis

club, the five-star resort pampers couples

at every turn. Not to mention the three

dazzling infinity pools and deluxe

cabanas that face the Pacific.

The 120 high-end, Mediterranean-

inspired rooms and suites fan out from

the lobby all the way to the water, each

featuring a private terrace and outdoor

shower, and most boasting sea views.

Ideal for wedding couples, the resort’s

Luxury Suites are set mere steps from the

beach and also come with Jacuzzis,

generous living spaces and full kitchens.

On the big day, brides and grooms can

expect the highest level of care and

attention from the experienced St. Regis

Punta Mita staff. Many couples say “I do”

barefoot on the white sand and then

celebrate their vows in the beautiful,

2,600-square-foot Astor Ballroom,

complete with an adjoining outdoor

terrace. The enviable setting and the many

special touches arranged for by the event

team promise an unforgettable affair.

THE ST. REGIS PUNTA MITA RESORT

Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico

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cold soaking pool, steam room, sauna and

refreshing waterfall rinse. Explorers

needn’t look far to find additional

adventure. The area enchants kayakers,

surfers, whale watchers, golfers and more.

Stunning natural beauty and an

atmosphere of secluded sophistication

make the resort a top contender for

honeymoons and destination weddings

alike. The resort caters to couples in love

with packages, amenities and settings to

exceed every romantic ideal.

The AAA-Four-Diamond Award–

winning Villa La Estancia Riviera

Nayarit lends an air of privilege, plus

highly personalized service, to stays in

Nuevo Vallarta, a pearl of a destination on

Mexico’s Pacific coast.

The 250 suites, each styled to

resemble a welcoming hacienda, come in

one-, two- or three-bedroom options. All

offer a full kitchen, washer/dryer and a

private balcony or terrace with expansive

views of Banderas Bay. With the resort’s

Ultra Inclusive Plan, couples enjoy

everything from onsite meals and

cocktails to a complimentary spa

treatment, plus fitness, recreation and

entertainment options. The plan also

includes a discount on additional

treatments at the European-style Tatewari

Spa. Not to miss: the Tatewari Ritual, a

water treatment involving a warm Jacuzzi,

“We appreciate everything the staff did

to accommodate our needs. We had an excellent wedding day!”

Jacob & Jenna

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), 25 min.






Wedding Contact Monica Gonzalez; 52.322.226.8100, ext. 726, [email protected]


WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY

Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico

VILLA LA ESTANCIA RIVIERA NAYARIT

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WH

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OUPLES SAY

“Our wedding at St. Regis Punta Mita

was idyllic in myriad ways. The resort is infused with the perfect balance of privacy and romance, complemented by world-class service from the staff.”

Omer & Taira

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Puerto Vallarta International (PVR), 45 min

Rooms & Suites 120





Wedding Contact Juan Carlos Salmon; [email protected]

Website stregis.com/puntamita

White-glove service is a trademark

of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort,

a 1,500-acre beachfront retreat on Riviera

Nayarit, northwest of Puerto Vallarta.

From personalized butler service and

24-hour in-suite dining to sumptuous spa

treatments, signature golf greens à la

Jack Nicklaus and an exclusive tennis

club, the five-star resort pampers couples

at every turn. Not to mention the three

dazzling infinity pools and deluxe

cabanas that face the Pacific.

The 120 high-end, Mediterranean-

inspired rooms and suites fan out from

the lobby all the way to the water, each

featuring a private terrace and outdoor

shower, and most boasting sea views.

Ideal for wedding couples, the resort’s

Luxury Suites are set mere steps from the

beach and also come with Jacuzzis,

generous living spaces and full kitchens.

On the big day, brides and grooms can

expect the highest level of care and

attention from the experienced St. Regis

Punta Mita staff. Many couples say “I do”

barefoot on the white sand and then

celebrate their vows in the beautiful,

2,600-square-foot Astor Ballroom,

complete with an adjoining outdoor

terrace. The enviable setting and the many

special touches arranged for by the event

team promise an unforgettable affair.

THE ST. REGIS PUNTA MITA RESORT

Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico

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sweet-and-salt-water lagoon, teeming with

parrotfish, turtles and other tropical sea

creatures—perfect for snorkeling and

diving. Those looking to unwind find

relaxation by the pool or in the lazy river,

which flows gracefully through Grand

Sirenis’ well-manicured grounds.

Newlyweds should not miss the

opportunity to indulge in a side-by-side

massage at the award-winning spa. Even

more intimate moments can be shared in

one of the resort’s 954 spacious Junior

Suites, all featuring Jacuzzis for two.

At five-star Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya,

couples pledge their love on a

private stretch of white-sand beach or at

the resort’s Catholic chapel overlooking

the Caribbean Sea. An enchanting

palapa, secluded from the hotel, creates a

serene venue for cocktail parties and

receptions, while the onsite Mayan ruin

and surrounding crystal-clear waters add

exclusive touches to the romantic setting.

Brides and grooms have access to

several unique wedding packages that

include everything from pre-ceremony

bridal services to champagne toasts and

breakfast in bed. Onsite coordinators

make planning effortless, allowing

couples to enjoy their special day

completely worry-free.

Adventurous guests will treasure the

resort’s close proximity to the largest coral

reef in the Riviera Maya and the property’s

Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico

GRAND SIRENIS RIVIERA MAYA

“Our wedding day was the best day of our lives.

The resort staff went above and beyond and made

our entire week-long stay truly incredible for us and all of our guests.”

Lisa & Cliff

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Cancún International (CUN), 75 min.





Reservations 011.52.984.875.1700, ext. 5249

Wedding Contact 800.515.3127, [email protected]

Website sirenishotels.com

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CROWN PARADISE CLUB CANCUN

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Cancún International (CUN), 21 mins.

Rooms & Suites 617

Max Group Size 500 banquet style




Wedding Contact Wedding packages, [email protected]; group rates, [email protected]

Website hotelcrownparadisecancun.com Special occasions at the resort create

some of the most magical memories. Three

wedding packages heighten nuptials with

such options as relaxing spa massage and

champagne breakfast in bed. Couples with

large-scale or formal affairs in mind may opt

for the grand ballroom; others see their

dream ceremony come beautifully to life on

the white sand, facing the endless expanse

of turquoise water.

Making lasting memories comes

easily at the all-inclusive Crown

Paradise Club Cancun. After all, the

resort’s beach setting presents a wealth

of opportunities for fun in the sun.

Options for active couples include beach

volleyball, tennis, water polo, even scuba

demonstrations in a choice of pools. An

onsite water park—complete with pirate

ship—plus zip lines, climbing walls and

more ensure magical memories for kids

and teens, too.

Couples refuel from the day’s events

with cuisine from any of seven varied

restaurants, followed, perhaps, by an

evening of live entertainment in the

theater or dancing at Nitro disco club. The

choice of 617 ocean-view rooms and suites,

including nine honeymoon suites with

terrace Jacuzzis, provide a welcome

return home.


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sweet-and-salt-water lagoon, teeming with

parrotfish, turtles and other tropical sea

creatures—perfect for snorkeling and

diving. Those looking to unwind find

relaxation by the pool or in the lazy river,

which flows gracefully through Grand

Sirenis’ well-manicured grounds.

Newlyweds should not miss the

opportunity to indulge in a side-by-side

massage at the award-winning spa. Even

more intimate moments can be shared in

one of the resort’s 954 spacious Junior

Suites, all featuring Jacuzzis for two.

At five-star Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya,

couples pledge their love on a

private stretch of white-sand beach or at

the resort’s Catholic chapel overlooking

the Caribbean Sea. An enchanting

palapa, secluded from the hotel, creates a

serene venue for cocktail parties and

receptions, while the onsite Mayan ruin

and surrounding crystal-clear waters add

exclusive touches to the romantic setting.

Brides and grooms have access to

several unique wedding packages that

include everything from pre-ceremony

bridal services to champagne toasts and

breakfast in bed. Onsite coordinators

make planning effortless, allowing

couples to enjoy their special day

completely worry-free.

Adventurous guests will treasure the

resort’s close proximity to the largest coral

reef in the Riviera Maya and the property’s

Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico

GRAND SIRENIS RIVIERA MAYA

“Our wedding day was the best day of our lives.

The resort staff went above and beyond and made

our entire week-long stay truly incredible for us and all of our guests.”

Lisa & Cliff

THE BASICS






Reservations 011.52.984.875.1700, ext. 5249

Wedding Contact 800.515.3127, [email protected]

Website sirenishotels.com

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THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 617

Max Group Size 500 banquet style




Wedding Contact Wedding packages, [email protected]; group rates, [email protected]

Website hotelcrownparadisecancun.com Special occasions at the resort create

some of the most magical memories. Three

wedding packages heighten nuptials with

such options as relaxing spa massage and

champagne breakfast in bed. Couples with

large-scale or formal affairs in mind may opt

for the grand ballroom; others see their

dream ceremony come beautifully to life on

the white sand, facing the endless expanse

of turquoise water.

Making lasting memories comes

easily at the all-inclusive Crown

Paradise Club Cancun. After all, the

resort’s beach setting presents a wealth

of opportunities for fun in the sun.

Options for active couples include beach

volleyball, tennis, water polo, even scuba

demonstrations in a choice of pools. An

onsite water park—complete with pirate

ship—plus zip lines, climbing walls and

more ensure magical memories for kids

and teens, too.

Couples refuel from the day’s events

with cuisine from any of seven varied

restaurants, followed, perhaps, by an

evening of live entertainment in the

theater or dancing at Nitro disco club. The

choice of 617 ocean-view rooms and suites,

including nine honeymoon suites with

terrace Jacuzzis, provide a welcome

return home.


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DREAMS SANDS CANCUN RESORT & SPA


HOTEL EL GANZO

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 438




Reservations 1.866.2DREAMS


Website dreamsresorts.com/sands-cancun

Guests choose from 438 view-filled

guestrooms and suites finished in

contemporary decor. When selected, the

Preferred Club unlocks a host of room

upgrades and privileges that pamper.

Couples choosing to tie the knot at

Dreams Sands have all the advantages: an

onsite coordinator dedicated to making

dreams a reality, romance-laden packages,

a stunning waterfront venue and enough

variety to keep everyone in attendance

blissfully happy.

Asomething-for-everyone philosophy

greets couples in love at the new

Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa,

located on a white-sand beach at the

heart of the Hotel Zone—a setting near

Cancún’s best shopping, restaurants

and nightlife.

Yet, for couples who prefer to remain

onsite, resort offerings more than fill the

bill: a full-service spa, pool, nonmotorized

watersports, nighttime movies, live

entertainment, and a family-friendly

philosophy that provides fun, separate clubs

for kids and teens. Lessons in everything

from Spanish to Caribbean dance to cocktail-

mixing—plus nine varied restaurants,

24-hour room service, and five bars pouring

unlimited top-shelf spirits—please every

member of multi-generational groups. Best

of all, nearly everything is included with the

Unlimited-Luxury policy.

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“Our wedding in the adults-only pool area

was fantastic. And what a sunset.”

Diane & Paul

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 504

Max Group Size 600




Wedding Contact Beatriz Angeles; [email protected]

Website parnassusresorts.com

In the heart of Cancún’s hotel zone,

Great Parnassus Resort & Spa fuses

Mexican hospitality and five-star luxury

in an striking setting. The all-inclusive,

family-friendly destination faces the

Caribbean Sea, putting guests within

minutes of the crisp, white sands and

warm, turquoise waters that have made

the area’s beaches world-renowned.

Guests may spend their days lounging

at water’s edge, by one of four swimming

pools or at the sumptuous spa. They can

enjoy food and drinks at 10 restaurants

and 10 bars, plus a range of activities,

from tennis and oceansports to time in

the resort’s own Treasure Island Water

Park, complete with plunging slides,

cascading waterfalls and a giant pirate

ship. What’s more, they also have access

to the offerings at Golden Parnassus

Resort & Spa, the adult-only sister hotel.

Those who come to wed at Great

Parnassus find numerous elegant venues

to choose from—some of them right by

the sea—and a creative collection of

bridal packages to help make planning

the event a breeze. Whether couples

dream of an intimate gathering for three

or a grand celebration for hundreds of

guests, the resort’s professional

coordinator and catering staff ensure the

big day goes off without a hitch.


GREAT PARNASSUS RESORT & SPA

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HOTEL EL GANZO

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 438




Reservations 1.866.2DREAMS


Website dreamsresorts.com/sands-cancun

Guests choose from 438 view-filled

guestrooms and suites finished in

contemporary decor. When selected, the

Preferred Club unlocks a host of room

upgrades and privileges that pamper.

Couples choosing to tie the knot at

Dreams Sands have all the advantages: an

onsite coordinator dedicated to making

dreams a reality, romance-laden packages,

a stunning waterfront venue and enough

variety to keep everyone in attendance

blissfully happy.

Asomething-for-everyone philosophy

greets couples in love at the new

Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa,

located on a white-sand beach at the

heart of the Hotel Zone—a setting near

Cancún’s best shopping, restaurants

and nightlife.

Yet, for couples who prefer to remain

onsite, resort offerings more than fill the

bill: a full-service spa, pool, nonmotorized

watersports, nighttime movies, live

entertainment, and a family-friendly

philosophy that provides fun, separate clubs

for kids and teens. Lessons in everything

from Spanish to Caribbean dance to cocktail-

mixing—plus nine varied restaurants,

24-hour room service, and five bars pouring

unlimited top-shelf spirits—please every

member of multi-generational groups. Best

of all, nearly everything is included with the

Unlimited-Luxury policy.

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“Our wedding in the adults-only pool area

was fantastic. And what a sunset.”

Diane & Paul

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 504

Max Group Size 600





Website parnassusresorts.com

In the heart of Cancún’s hotel zone,

Great Parnassus Resort & Spa fuses

Mexican hospitality and five-star luxury

in an striking setting. The all-inclusive,

family-friendly destination faces the

Caribbean Sea, putting guests within

minutes of the crisp, white sands and

warm, turquoise waters that have made

the area’s beaches world-renowned.

Guests may spend their days lounging

at water’s edge, by one of four swimming

pools or at the sumptuous spa. They can

enjoy food and drinks at 10 restaurants

and 10 bars, plus a range of activities,

from tennis and oceansports to time in

the resort’s own Treasure Island Water

Park, complete with plunging slides,

cascading waterfalls and a giant pirate

ship. What’s more, they also have access

to the offerings at Golden Parnassus

Resort & Spa, the adult-only sister hotel.

Those who come to wed at Great

Parnassus find numerous elegant venues

to choose from—some of them right by

the sea—and a creative collection of

bridal packages to help make planning

the event a breeze. Whether couples

dream of an intimate gathering for three

or a grand celebration for hundreds of

guests, the resort’s professional

coordinator and catering staff ensure the

big day goes off without a hitch.


GREAT PARNASSUS RESORT & SPA

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the family-friendly sister hotel, Great

Parnassus Resort & Spa.

Destination weddings at Golden

Parnassus are extraordinary events. From

intimate oceanfront ceremonies to gala

receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal

showers and bachelor parties, the

talented event planners onsite work to

perfect all the details. Plus, the resort’s

diverse collection of all-inclusive bridal

packages is designed to meet the needs

of any style and budget.

GOLDEN PARNASSUS RESORT & SPA


“We could not have had a better wedding

experience.”Lynn & John

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 214

Max Group Size 150





Maria Reyes; [email protected]

Website goldencancun.com

Couples seeking an intimate and

luxurious setting for their Mexican

destination wedding or romantic getaway

meet their match in Golden Parnassus

Resort & Spa. All-inclusive and for adults

only, the five-star resort is tucked away

from the busy hotel zone, showing off a

more peaceful, pristine side of Cancún.

Each of the 214 rooms and suites

seamlessly blend Mexican architectural

details and design elements with all the

comforts discerning travelers have come

to expect. From their accommodations,

guests take in unforgettable views of

Nichupté Lagoon or Cancún’s coastline

and the Caribbean Sea beyond. Mere

steps away, they can enjoy not just the

beach and warm surf, but poolside

activities, watersports, spa time and a

range of restaurants and bars. They can

also take advantage of all that’s offered at

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NOW SAPPHIRE RIVIERA CANCUN


rise directly from the gardens, where a

broad, looping path invites jogging in the

morning and starlit strolls at night.

Couples can count on a honeymoon of

pure, unadulterated bliss thanks to the

all-adult, Unlimited-Luxury policy. This

program includes a vast choice of

activities on land and sea—plus all food

and beverage from room service, five bars

and lounges and six specialty res-

taurants—in the price of their stay.

Bridal-white beaches, shimmering

blue seas, friendly people and

blazing sunsets make the Caribbean

coast of Mexico a natural for destination

weddings. Couples at Now Sapphire

Riviera Cancun can pledge “forever” on

the sands fronting the resort or in an

oversized gazebo that appears to float

above the infinity-edge pool, set against

a backdrop of never-ending sky and sea.

Three unique bridal packages tailor

events to fill individual wishes, and all

include a dedicated wedding

coordinator, flowers, cake and even a

rose petal–strewn wedding night.

The resort’s layout and architecture

borrow from Mayan village design to

create a down-to-earth vibe with touches

of out-of-this-world magic. While the

public buildings look as though they rest

on lily ponds, the private suite structures

“Our Now Sapphire wedding was amazing.

The staff was out of this world. The reception food was wonderful, and the DJ kept us dancing for hours.”

Leanna & David

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 496







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the family-friendly sister hotel, Great

Parnassus Resort & Spa.

Destination weddings at Golden

Parnassus are extraordinary events. From

intimate oceanfront ceremonies to gala

receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal

showers and bachelor parties, the

talented event planners onsite work to

perfect all the details. Plus, the resort’s

diverse collection of all-inclusive bridal

packages is designed to meet the needs

of any style and budget.

GOLDEN PARNASSUS RESORT & SPA


“We could not have had a better wedding

experience.”Lynn & John

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 214

Max Group Size 150





Maria Reyes; [email protected]

Website goldencancun.com

Couples seeking an intimate and

luxurious setting for their Mexican

destination wedding or romantic getaway

meet their match in Golden Parnassus

Resort & Spa. All-inclusive and for adults

only, the five-star resort is tucked away

from the busy hotel zone, showing off a

more peaceful, pristine side of Cancún.

Each of the 214 rooms and suites

seamlessly blend Mexican architectural

details and design elements with all the

comforts discerning travelers have come

to expect. From their accommodations,

guests take in unforgettable views of

Nichupté Lagoon or Cancún’s coastline

and the Caribbean Sea beyond. Mere

steps away, they can enjoy not just the

beach and warm surf, but poolside

activities, watersports, spa time and a

range of restaurants and bars. They can

also take advantage of all that’s offered at

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rise directly from the gardens, where a

broad, looping path invites jogging in the

morning and starlit strolls at night.

Couples can count on a honeymoon of

pure, unadulterated bliss thanks to the

all-adult, Unlimited-Luxury policy. This

program includes a vast choice of

activities on land and sea—plus all food

and beverage from room service, five bars

and lounges and six specialty res-

taurants—in the price of their stay.

Bridal-white beaches, shimmering

blue seas, friendly people and

blazing sunsets make the Caribbean

coast of Mexico a natural for destination

weddings. Couples at Now Sapphire

Riviera Cancun can pledge “forever” on

the sands fronting the resort or in an

oversized gazebo that appears to float

above the infinity-edge pool, set against

a backdrop of never-ending sky and sea.

Three unique bridal packages tailor

events to fill individual wishes, and all

include a dedicated wedding

coordinator, flowers, cake and even a

rose petal–strewn wedding night.

The resort’s layout and architecture

borrow from Mayan village design to

create a down-to-earth vibe with touches

of out-of-this-world magic. While the

public buildings look as though they rest

on lily ponds, the private suite structures

“Our Now Sapphire wedding was amazing.

The staff was out of this world. The reception food was wonderful, and the DJ kept us dancing for hours.”

Leanna & David

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 496







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SANDOS CANCUN LUXURY EXPERIENCE RESORT


“We had a perfect wedding at Sandos

Cancun. The gorgeous gazebo, the spectacular rooftop

terrace, the exquisite food and the outstanding service made for an unforgettable memory.”

Jennifer & Manuel

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 214





Wedding Contact 52.998.881.2224, [email protected]


gazebo, followed by a reception on the

beach or the oceanfront terrace.

Anytime during their stay, guests enjoy

gourmet cuisine in four different

restaurants along with infinite outdoor

activities, day excursions, bustling

nightlife and cultural attractions in and

around Cancún. For pure relaxation, the

resort’s European-style Spa del Mar

pampers with a long list of innovative

therapies, including couples treatments

and special services for the bridal party.

Set on a pristine stretch of bridal-white

sand, bordered by the brilliant waters of

the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon,

Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort

offers a heavenly backdrop for a wedding,

honeymoon or romantic getaway.

The resort, known for its perfect blend

of beauty, relaxation and luxury, is home

to 214 residential-style rooms and suites,

all enhanced by stunning ocean or lagoon

views and most with private balconies—

ideal for sunset romance and candlelit

dinners for two. The upscale

accommodations also feature marble

baths with tubs.

Couples who tie the knot here find a

range of gorgeous venues and unique

Wedding Collection packages to choose

from, along with a team of event

professionals to oversee all the details.

Many couples say their I dos in a seaside

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range from land and watersports to

movies on the beach, dance classes and

evening entertainment. Like nearly

everything, activities are part of the

inclusive, Unlimited-Luxury lifestyle.

Wedding couples, too, have plenty of

options to create their dream event,

including multiple stunning venues and

several packages to suit any taste or

budget. An experienced wedding

coordinator stands by from the moment

the couple makes their reservations.

When Secrets The Vine Cancun

debuted in August 2012, it

became Cancún’s first Secrets Resort &

Spa. In design and amenities, the

Unlimited-Luxury resort distills the good

life, exemplified in an extensive wine

cellar showcasing 3,000 varieties for

tastings and pairing with gourmet cuisine

at a choice of seven restaurants.

A taste of the good life plays out in

every aspect of the adults-only resort.

The 497 guestrooms, for instance, feature

Italian porcelain floors, private ocean-view

balconies and luxury linens. The

12,580-square-foot spa does its part with

a variety of signature treatments and

hydrotherapy experiences, including

couples treatments and a salon for

prepping for the big day.

Life at the resort can be as relaxing or

active as guests desire. Daily choices

“Our entire stay from beginning to end was

flawless. We were treated like royalty. Our experience is

one that will never be forgotten!”Emily & Miguel

THE BASICS








Website secretsresorts.comW

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“We had a perfect wedding at Sandos

Cancun. The gorgeous gazebo, the spectacular rooftop

terrace, the exquisite food and the outstanding service made for an unforgettable memory.”

Jennifer & Manuel

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 214





Wedding Contact 52.998.881.2224, [email protected]


gazebo, followed by a reception on the

beach or the oceanfront terrace.

Anytime during their stay, guests enjoy

gourmet cuisine in four different

restaurants along with infinite outdoor

activities, day excursions, bustling

nightlife and cultural attractions in and

around Cancún. For pure relaxation, the

resort’s European-style Spa del Mar

pampers with a long list of innovative

therapies, including couples treatments

and special services for the bridal party.

Set on a pristine stretch of bridal-white

sand, bordered by the brilliant waters of

the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon,

Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort

offers a heavenly backdrop for a wedding,

honeymoon or romantic getaway.

The resort, known for its perfect blend

of beauty, relaxation and luxury, is home

to 214 residential-style rooms and suites,

all enhanced by stunning ocean or lagoon

views and most with private balconies—

ideal for sunset romance and candlelit

dinners for two. The upscale

accommodations also feature marble

baths with tubs.

Couples who tie the knot here find a

range of gorgeous venues and unique

Wedding Collection packages to choose

from, along with a team of event

professionals to oversee all the details.

Many couples say their I dos in a seaside

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range from land and watersports to

movies on the beach, dance classes and

evening entertainment. Like nearly

everything, activities are part of the

inclusive, Unlimited-Luxury lifestyle.

Wedding couples, too, have plenty of

options to create their dream event,

including multiple stunning venues and

several packages to suit any taste or

budget. An experienced wedding

coordinator stands by from the moment

the couple makes their reservations.

When Secrets The Vine Cancun

debuted in August 2012, it

became Cancún’s first Secrets Resort &

Spa. In design and amenities, the

Unlimited-Luxury resort distills the good

life, exemplified in an extensive wine

cellar showcasing 3,000 varieties for

tastings and pairing with gourmet cuisine

at a choice of seven restaurants.

A taste of the good life plays out in

every aspect of the adults-only resort.

The 497 guestrooms, for instance, feature

Italian porcelain floors, private ocean-view

balconies and luxury linens. The

12,580-square-foot spa does its part with

a variety of signature treatments and

hydrotherapy experiences, including

couples treatments and a salon for

prepping for the big day.

Life at the resort can be as relaxing or

active as guests desire. Daily choices

“Our entire stay from beginning to end was

flawless. We were treated like royalty. Our experience is

one that will never be forgotten!”Emily & Miguel

THE BASICS









WH

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SECRETS AURA COZUMEL

Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Cozumel International (CZM), 20 mins.

Rooms & Suites 238







At Secrets Aura Cozumel, couples say

and celebrate their vows in a

storybook setting. Located on the

beautiful southern shores of tropical

Cozumel, the award-winning resort rates

as the island’s most intimate, adults-only

getaway, known for its luxuriously

laid-back vibe and heartfelt hospitality.

Thanks to Secrets’ Unlimited-Luxury

philosophy, guests at Secrets Aura

Cozumel feel pampered at every turn,

starting with their choice of 238 elegant

suites. Many feature swim-up access and

private pools and all provide such perks

as 24-hour room and concierge service,

mood setting turndown service and

mini-bars refreshed daily. Mere steps

away, couples can enjoy gourmet dining

in five restaurants, bottomless premium

drinks in three bars and lounges and

limitless activities, day or night.

The resort offers no shortage of

inspired backdrops for a wedding. Most

couples pledge forever under the resort’s

pier palapa, overlooking the turquoise

Caribbean Sea, followed by a memorable

private reception on the beach, poolside,

or at another unique location of choice.

One of three wedding packages is free,

and all include the services of a

professional coordinator, who ensures

that brides and grooms enjoy their

fairytale event without a care in the world.

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Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

SANDOS CARACOL ECO EXPERIENCE RESORT

“Sandos Caracol and its amazing staff made our

wedding flawless and wonderful. It was more than we ever could have asked for.”

Horace & Andrea

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 956







On the fabled white sands of Mexico´s

Caribbean coast, in the heart of the

Riviera Maya, all-inclusive Sandos Caracol

Eco Experience Resort provides a

dramatic backdrop for destination

weddings and romantic getaways.

Guests indulge in gourmet dining,

inviting accommodations and myriad

options for recreation amid a nature

haven of mangroves, lagoons and as many

as 16 cenotes. Here, they can enjoy golf,

ocean sports, tennis, sumptuous spa

services and nighttime entertainment.

What’s more, the five-star resort offers a

variety of earth-minded activities, such as

guided eco-tours, photo safaris, bike

trails, romantic boat rides and Mayan

performances. Downtown Playa del

Carmen awaits just 10 minutes away.

Couples stay in one of 956 rooms and

suites—including a Select Club adults-only

section—that evoke the tropical scenery

outside. As part of its commitment to the

environment, the resort has installed solar

panels, LED lights and water recycling

systems and designs exclusively with

responsibly harvested wood.

Brides and grooms marrying onsite

can take advantage of several wedding

packages and unique venues. They can

say “I do” by a cenote, on an oceanfront,

rooftop terrace, or in a one-of-a-kind

gazebo on the beach, with an expert

wedding planner overlooking all

the details.

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SECRETS AURA COZUMEL

Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

THE BASICS

Airport Proximity Cozumel International (CZM), 20 mins.

Rooms & Suites 238







At Secrets Aura Cozumel, couples say

and celebrate their vows in a

storybook setting. Located on the

beautiful southern shores of tropical

Cozumel, the award-winning resort rates

as the island’s most intimate, adults-only

getaway, known for its luxuriously

laid-back vibe and heartfelt hospitality.


philosophy, guests at Secrets Aura

Cozumel feel pampered at every turn,

starting with their choice of 238 elegant

suites. Many feature swim-up access and

private pools and all provide such perks

as 24-hour room and concierge service,

mood setting turndown service and

mini-bars refreshed daily. Mere steps

away, couples can enjoy gourmet dining

in five restaurants, bottomless premium

drinks in three bars and lounges and

limitless activities, day or night.

The resort offers no shortage of

inspired backdrops for a wedding. Most

couples pledge forever under the resort’s

pier palapa, overlooking the turquoise

Caribbean Sea, followed by a memorable

private reception on the beach, poolside,

or at another unique location of choice.

One of three wedding packages is free,

and all include the services of a

professional coordinator, who ensures

that brides and grooms enjoy their

fairytale event without a care in the world.

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OUPLES SAY


SANDOS CARACOL ECO EXPERIENCE RESORT

“Sandos Caracol and its amazing staff made our

wedding flawless and wonderful. It was more than we ever could have asked for.”

Horace & Andrea

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 956







On the fabled white sands of Mexico´s

Caribbean coast, in the heart of the

Riviera Maya, all-inclusive Sandos Caracol

Eco Experience Resort provides a

dramatic backdrop for destination

weddings and romantic getaways.

Guests indulge in gourmet dining,

inviting accommodations and myriad

options for recreation amid a nature

haven of mangroves, lagoons and as many

as 16 cenotes. Here, they can enjoy golf,

ocean sports, tennis, sumptuous spa

services and nighttime entertainment.

What’s more, the five-star resort offers a

variety of earth-minded activities, such as

guided eco-tours, photo safaris, bike

trails, romantic boat rides and Mayan

performances. Downtown Playa del

Carmen awaits just 10 minutes away.

Couples stay in one of 956 rooms and

suites—including a Select Club adults-only

section—that evoke the tropical scenery

outside. As part of its commitment to the

environment, the resort has installed solar

panels, LED lights and water recycling

systems and designs exclusively with

responsibly harvested wood.

Brides and grooms marrying onsite

can take advantage of several wedding

packages and unique venues. They can

say “I do” by a cenote, on an oceanfront,

rooftop terrace, or in a one-of-a-kind

gazebo on the beach, with an expert

wedding planner overlooking all

the details.

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SANDOS PLAYACAR BEACH EXPERIENCE RESORT


“We had a blast at Sandos Playacar. The

resort staff really did a great job. We would highly recommend the resort to anyone planning a destination wedding. We hope to return soon.”

James & Crysten

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 818






Website sandos.com, sandosweddings.com

wedding coordinator is on hand to assist

with all nuptial details, from the decor and

menu selections to photography

and entertainment.

At day´s end, couples retreat to one of

818 rooms and suites, including

accommodations in the Select Club

adults-only section. Many rooms come

with private Jacuzzis, large terraces and

ocean views, and all are surrounded by

flourishing fauna and majestic palms.

In the exclusive development of

Playacar, within walking distance of

Playa del Carmen, Sandos Playacar Beach

Experience Resort greets couples and

their wedding guests with all-inclusive

luxury by the Caribbean Sea. The five-star

resort provides upscale amenities,

international cuisine and limitless

activities in an ambience steeped in

Mexican flavor.

Guests can spend all day lounging on

the white-sand beach or by one of seven

pools, or they can sign up for golf, tennis

and a range of ocean sports. Others

explore nearby archaeological sites such

as Tulum and Coba and the ecological

water parks of Xcaret and Xel-Ha.

Wedding couples tying the knot on the

property choose among several bridal

packages and one-of-a-kind venues to

suit their special event. A professional

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SECRETS CAPRI RIVIERA CANCUN

“We could not have asked for a more perfect

wedding. The staff is absolutely amazing, from the time you arrive to when you depart. We recommend this resort to anybody considering a destination wedding or romantic getaway.”

Aaron & Katie

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 290







Steeped in the vibrant culture and

natural splendor of the Riviera Maya,

the AAA Four Diamond Award–winning

Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun woos Mexico

lovers with classical Mediterranean

architecture, hacienda-inspired

accommodations and magnificent sea

views. The concierge-style, adults-only

resort reigns over 71 acres of beachfront

property close to Playa del Carmen.

Luxuriously appointed rooms and

suites feature four-poster king or double

beds, marble baths with jetted whirlpools

and private patios. As Secrets’ only

Preferred Club property, the resort treats

all guests to such special amenities as a

personal concierge, fruit and sparkling

wine upon arrival and daily refreshments.

Mere steps from the rooms, couples

find an expansive pool area and miles of

white-sand beach—flanked by the world’s

second largest barrier reef. Thanks to the

resort brand’s concept of Unlimited-

Luxury, nonmotorized ocean sports and

other activities are complimentary as is à la

carte service of fine food and beverages.

The personalized attention from the

Secrets Capri team extends to every

wedding arranged here, with professionals

making such details as the decor and

catering their highest priority. Three distinct

wedding packages, one of them

complimentary, allow couples to customize

their dream event, choosing from a long list

of services and special touches.

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OUPLES SAY

SANDOS PLAYACAR BEACH EXPERIENCE RESORT


“We had a blast at Sandos Playacar. The

resort staff really did a great job. We would highly recommend the resort to anyone planning a destination wedding. We hope to return soon.”

James & Crysten

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 818






Website sandos.com, sandosweddings.com

wedding coordinator is on hand to assist

with all nuptial details, from the decor and

menu selections to photography

and entertainment.

At day´s end, couples retreat to one of

818 rooms and suites, including

accommodations in the Select Club

adults-only section. Many rooms come

with private Jacuzzis, large terraces and

ocean views, and all are surrounded by

flourishing fauna and majestic palms.

In the exclusive development of

Playacar, within walking distance of

Playa del Carmen, Sandos Playacar Beach

Experience Resort greets couples and

their wedding guests with all-inclusive

luxury by the Caribbean Sea. The five-star

resort provides upscale amenities,

international cuisine and limitless

activities in an ambience steeped in

Mexican flavor.

Guests can spend all day lounging on

the white-sand beach or by one of seven

pools, or they can sign up for golf, tennis

and a range of ocean sports. Others

explore nearby archaeological sites such

as Tulum and Coba and the ecological

water parks of Xcaret and Xel-Ha.

Wedding couples tying the knot on the

property choose among several bridal

packages and one-of-a-kind venues to

suit their special event. A professional

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OUPLES SAY


SECRETS CAPRI RIVIERA CANCUN

“We could not have asked for a more perfect

wedding. The staff is absolutely amazing, from the time you arrive to when you depart. We recommend this resort to anybody considering a destination wedding or romantic getaway.”

Aaron & Katie

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 290







Steeped in the vibrant culture and

natural splendor of the Riviera Maya,

the AAA Four Diamond Award–winning

Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun woos Mexico

lovers with classical Mediterranean

architecture, hacienda-inspired

accommodations and magnificent sea

views. The concierge-style, adults-only

resort reigns over 71 acres of beachfront

property close to Playa del Carmen.

Luxuriously appointed rooms and

suites feature four-poster king or double

beds, marble baths with jetted whirlpools

and private patios. As Secrets’ only

Preferred Club property, the resort treats

all guests to such special amenities as a

personal concierge, fruit and sparkling

wine upon arrival and daily refreshments.

Mere steps from the rooms, couples

find an expansive pool area and miles of

white-sand beach—flanked by the world’s

second largest barrier reef. Thanks to the

resort brand’s concept of Unlimited-

Luxury, nonmotorized ocean sports and

other activities are complimentary as is à la

carte service of fine food and beverages.

The personalized attention from the

Secrets Capri team extends to every

wedding arranged here, with professionals

making such details as the decor and

catering their highest priority. Three distinct

wedding packages, one of them

complimentary, allow couples to customize

their dream event, choosing from a long list

of services and special touches.

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SECRETS PLAYA MUJERES GOLF & SPA RESORT

Playa Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico

In a privileged, gated community on

Mexico’s Riviera Maya, couples find the

newly opened Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf

& Spa Resort. Set on the sparkling sands

of Playa Mujeres, 10 minutes from

Cancún, this getaway is reserved for

adults only, promising couples a peaceful

and luxurious destination for their

wedding or romantic escape.

Each of the 424 upscale suites takes in

views of the surrounding sea-scape and

comes with a private balcony or terrace,

comfy king-size bed, stocked minibar and

bath with a soaking tub for two. Just

outside, guests find a long list of

activities, in and out of the water, most of

them complimentary as part of the

Secrets’ Unlimited-Luxury philosophy.

Unlimited-Luxury also covers gourmet

food in eight restaurants, including five à

la carte venues, top-shelf spirits and

nightly entertainment. Plus, couples can

savor romantic meals in the privacy of

their suite or at water’s edge, while the

sun sets across the horizon.

Brides and grooms tying the knot at the

resort choose among several stunning

locations. Most couples say “I do” on the

world-famous Playa Mujeres, followed by a

reception either right on the beach, on one

of the terraces or inside the grand ballroom.

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 424




Reservations 866-GOSECRETS


Website secretsresorts.com/playa-mujeres

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Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico

DREAMS RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT & SPA

“Everything was perfect. The

resort grounds are meticulously maintained. The food was delicious. It was our ‘Dreams’ wedding.”

Jim & Jaime

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 486







and six lounges and bars.

With multiple stunning wedding

venues and custom bridal packages to

choose from, events at the resort are

nothing short of spectacular. Packages—

one of them complimentary—include a

professional wedding coordinator to

handle catering, decor, transportation

and all the details in between. Plus,

honeymooners who book seven nights or

more earn complimentary nights toward a

return stay for their first anniversary.

Located in the historic Riviera Maya,

between laid-back Playa del Carmen

and bustling Cancún, Dreams Riviera

Cancun Resort & Spa promises couples

the best of both worlds. Guests at the

Unlimited-Luxury escape can relax in a

romantic setting of sun-drenched

swimming pools, palm-fringed sands and

lush tropical gardens, or they can fill their

day with activities like ocean sports, golf

and tours around the Yucatán peninsula.

The resort’s unique octagonal rooms

and suites come with private Jacuzzis and

balconies facing the sea, pool or gardens.

Guests also enjoy spacious living areas,

cozy beds and minibars refreshed daily.

As part of Dreams’ exclusive

Unlimited-Luxury privileges, around-the-

clock room service is complimentary, as

are gourmet cuisine and premium brand

drinks in eight theme restaurants, a buffet

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SECRETS PLAYA MUJERES GOLF & SPA RESORT

Playa Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico

In a privileged, gated community on

Mexico’s Riviera Maya, couples find the

newly opened Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf

& Spa Resort. Set on the sparkling sands

of Playa Mujeres, 10 minutes from

Cancún, this getaway is reserved for

adults only, promising couples a peaceful

and luxurious destination for their

wedding or romantic escape.

Each of the 424 upscale suites takes in

views of the surrounding sea-scape and

comes with a private balcony or terrace,

comfy king-size bed, stocked minibar and

bath with a soaking tub for two. Just

outside, guests find a long list of

activities, in and out of the water, most of

them complimentary as part of the

Secrets’ Unlimited-Luxury philosophy.

Unlimited-Luxury also covers gourmet

food in eight restaurants, including five à

la carte venues, top-shelf spirits and

nightly entertainment. Plus, couples can

savor romantic meals in the privacy of

their suite or at water’s edge, while the

sun sets across the horizon.

Brides and grooms tying the knot at the

resort choose among several stunning

locations. Most couples say “I do” on the

world-famous Playa Mujeres, followed by a

reception either right on the beach, on one

of the terraces or inside the grand ballroom.

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 424




Reservations 866-GOSECRETS


Website secretsresorts.com/playa-mujeres

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DREAMS RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT & SPA

“Everything was perfect. The

resort grounds are meticulously maintained. The food was delicious. It was our ‘Dreams’ wedding.”

Jim & Jaime

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 486







and six lounges and bars.

With multiple stunning wedding

venues and custom bridal packages to

choose from, events at the resort are

nothing short of spectacular. Packages—

one of them complimentary—include a

professional wedding coordinator to

handle catering, decor, transportation

and all the details in between. Plus,

honeymooners who book seven nights or

more earn complimentary nights toward a

return stay for their first anniversary.

Located in the historic Riviera Maya,

between laid-back Playa del Carmen

and bustling Cancún, Dreams Riviera

Cancun Resort & Spa promises couples

the best of both worlds. Guests at the

Unlimited-Luxury escape can relax in a

romantic setting of sun-drenched

swimming pools, palm-fringed sands and

lush tropical gardens, or they can fill their

day with activities like ocean sports, golf

and tours around the Yucatán peninsula.

The resort’s unique octagonal rooms

and suites come with private Jacuzzis and

balconies facing the sea, pool or gardens.

Guests also enjoy spacious living areas,

cozy beds and minibars refreshed daily.

As part of Dreams’ exclusive

Unlimited-Luxury privileges, around-the-

clock room service is complimentary, as

are gourmet cuisine and premium brand

drinks in eight theme restaurants, a buffet

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Wedding couples find themselves in a

world of laid-back luxury, where they can

relax as the resort’s professional event

staff sees to all the nuptial details. Several

wedding packages are available, as are

numerous options to personalize the

celebration. All packages include the

services of a wedding coordinator, the

bride’s bouquet, use of the gazebo or

beach area for the ceremony, a sparkling

wine toast and many special extras.

Few resorts rival the exclusive

ambience and natural beauty that

envelop Now Jade Riviera Cancun.

Sprawled along a pristine stretch of

white-sand beach in Puerto Morelos,

30 minutes from Cancún’s hotel zone,

the Unlimited-Luxury escape enchants

couples with 550 sumptuous suites, a

luxurious Preferred Club, multiple

themed restaurants and bars and

limitless activities in and out of the water.

Days can be spent unwinding

poolside or on the half-mile-long beach

that flanks the deluxe resort. Many

guests sign up for nonmotorized

watersports, like snorkeling, kayaking

and windsurfing, or they explore Cancún,

Playa del Carmen—20 minutes away by

car—as well as nearby Mayan ruins.

Others escape to the spa to relax with a

side-by-side massage.

“We had an amazing wedding and are 100

percent happy with everything. Now Jade is a great, beautiful resort.”

Donna & Glen

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 550







NOW JADE RIVIERA CANCUN


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SECRETS SILVERSANDS RIVIERA CANCUN


“Our wedding was perfect. It was

absolutely wonderful and went so smoothly.”

Kristin & Judd

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 433







On Mexico’s scenic Yucatán coast, the

AAA Four Diamond Award–winning

Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun fuses

modern sophistication with the exclusive

privileges of Unlimited-Luxury. Perched

on a narrow peninsula framed by bright

white sands and turquoise water, this

adults-only, 433-suite paradise transports

lovers to a tropical haven that appears

hundreds of miles away from it all.

Contemporary elegant suite accommo-

dations include Jacuzzis for two, suspended

beds, custom lighting, as well as 24-hour

room service. Those who stay in the resort’s

Preferred Club also enjoy private check-in

and checkout, fruit and sparkling wine upon

arrival and a private lounge serving

afternoon hors d’oeuvres.


philosophy, most activities along with food

and beverages at eight gourmet restau-

rants and premium bars are included in the

price. Also part of the property: 43,000

square feet of swimming pools and full-

service Secrets Spa by Pevonia.

Brides and grooms can exchange vows

in a contemporary gazebo, beautifully

decorated with fresh flowers. The resort

offers several packages to suit a variety of

needs, all including a wedding planner,

hair and makeup for the bride and 15

percent discount on spa services. Secrets

Ultimate Wedding Package adds such

special touches as a Mexican music trio

and spa treatments for two.

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Wedding couples find themselves in a

world of laid-back luxury, where they can

relax as the resort’s professional event

staff sees to all the nuptial details. Several

wedding packages are available, as are

numerous options to personalize the

celebration. All packages include the

services of a wedding coordinator, the

bride’s bouquet, use of the gazebo or

beach area for the ceremony, a sparkling

wine toast and many special extras.

Few resorts rival the exclusive

ambience and natural beauty that

envelop Now Jade Riviera Cancun.

Sprawled along a pristine stretch of

white-sand beach in Puerto Morelos,

30 minutes from Cancún’s hotel zone,

the Unlimited-Luxury escape enchants

couples with 550 sumptuous suites, a

luxurious Preferred Club, multiple

themed restaurants and bars and

limitless activities in and out of the water.

Days can be spent unwinding

poolside or on the half-mile-long beach

that flanks the deluxe resort. Many

guests sign up for nonmotorized

watersports, like snorkeling, kayaking

and windsurfing, or they explore Cancún,

Playa del Carmen—20 minutes away by

car—as well as nearby Mayan ruins.

Others escape to the spa to relax with a

side-by-side massage.

“We had an amazing wedding and are 100

percent happy with everything. Now Jade is a great, beautiful resort.”

Donna & Glen

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 550







NOW JADE RIVIERA CANCUN


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SECRETS SILVERSANDS RIVIERA CANCUN


“Our wedding was perfect. It was

absolutely wonderful and went so smoothly.”

Kristin & Judd

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 433







On Mexico’s scenic Yucatán coast, the

AAA Four Diamond Award–winning

Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun fuses

modern sophistication with the exclusive

privileges of Unlimited-Luxury. Perched

on a narrow peninsula framed by bright

white sands and turquoise water, this

adults-only, 433-suite paradise transports

lovers to a tropical haven that appears

hundreds of miles away from it all.

Contemporary elegant suite accommo-

dations include Jacuzzis for two, suspended

beds, custom lighting, as well as 24-hour

room service. Those who stay in the resort’s

Preferred Club also enjoy private check-in

and checkout, fruit and sparkling wine upon

arrival and a private lounge serving

afternoon hors d’oeuvres.


philosophy, most activities along with food

and beverages at eight gourmet restau-

rants and premium bars are included in the

price. Also part of the property: 43,000

square feet of swimming pools and full-

service Secrets Spa by Pevonia.

Brides and grooms can exchange vows

in a contemporary gazebo, beautifully

decorated with fresh flowers. The resort

offers several packages to suit a variety of

needs, all including a wedding planner,

hair and makeup for the bride and 15

percent discount on spa services. Secrets

Ultimate Wedding Package adds such

special touches as a Mexican music trio

and spa treatments for two.

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“We had a magical wedding day. Our

coordinator and the staff created a sensational day for us. We would not change a thing.”

Mike & Allison

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 432







In the mystical town of Tulum, where

ancient Mayans built their world-famous

pyramids, couples find a luxurious retreat in

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa. Here, high-end

amenities and gracious service are

complemented by expansive, glistening

pools, tropical foliage and two miles of

diamond-white sands.

Guests can enjoy all that the resort has to

offer through Dreams’ Unlimited-Luxury

program, where everything couples desire

is included. Visitors choose among gourmet

food and premium brand beverages in

seven international restaurants and six

lounges. The global culinary journey ranges

from Mediterranean specialties at Portofino

to Chinese and Thai cuisine at Himitsu, sushi

at Gohan, an international buffet at World

Café, authentic Mexican favorites at El Patio,

casual lunches at Barefoot Grill and candlelit

French masterpieces at Bordeaux.

The privileges of Unlimited-Luxury

extend to the elegant accommodations

with either contemporary decor or classic

hacienda style. All come layered with the

thoughtful appointments that make couples

feel right at home, including a furnished

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa

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PROPERTY NAME

Location


patio or balcony—many with a hammock for

idling away the hours. Preferred Club Junior

Suites feature ocean views and personal

Jacuzzis. Guestrooms in the Hacienda

Collection promise similar comforts along

with classy, colonial-style decor.

The inclusive policy also goes on to

include a range of complimentary activities

for couples and their guests to enjoy. One

focal point: the huge freeform pool. But

with the ocean mere steps away, many are

drawn offshore for fun with kayaks,

catamarans, an ocean trampoline, even a

floating iceberg wall. Land-based options

range from tennis to dance lessons, while

weekly beach parties, moonlit themed

parties and live shows turn up the heat when

the sun goes down.

With a selection of bridal packages and

venues—including two beach locations,

tropical gardens and an intimate Spanish-

style wedding chapel—nuptials at the resort

are tailored to fit the unique dreams of each

couple. While the event staff oversees all

arrangements, brides and grooms can just

relax and focus on each other. A

complimentary bridal registry allows couples

to express their honeymoon wishes online as

well. Extras like couple’s massage, scuba

diving, deep-sea fishing and tours to

fascinating Mayan ruins and exotic eco-parks

sweeten the memories of any destination




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“We had a magical wedding day. Our

coordinator and the staff created a sensational day for us. We would not change a thing.”

Mike & Allison

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 432







In the mystical town of Tulum, where

ancient Mayans built their world-famous

pyramids, couples find a luxurious retreat in

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa. Here, high-end

amenities and gracious service are

complemented by expansive, glistening

pools, tropical foliage and two miles of

diamond-white sands.

Guests can enjoy all that the resort has to

offer through Dreams’ Unlimited-Luxury

program, where everything couples desire

is included. Visitors choose among gourmet

food and premium brand beverages in

seven international restaurants and six

lounges. The global culinary journey ranges

from Mediterranean specialties at Portofino

to Chinese and Thai cuisine at Himitsu, sushi

at Gohan, an international buffet at World

Café, authentic Mexican favorites at El Patio,

casual lunches at Barefoot Grill and candlelit

French masterpieces at Bordeaux.

The privileges of Unlimited-Luxury

extend to the elegant accommodations

with either contemporary decor or classic

hacienda style. All come layered with the

thoughtful appointments that make couples

feel right at home, including a furnished

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa


PROPERTY NAME

Location


patio or balcony—many with a hammock for

idling away the hours. Preferred Club Junior

Suites feature ocean views and personal

Jacuzzis. Guestrooms in the Hacienda

Collection promise similar comforts along

with classy, colonial-style decor.

The inclusive policy also goes on to

include a range of complimentary activities

for couples and their guests to enjoy. One

focal point: the huge freeform pool. But

with the ocean mere steps away, many are

drawn offshore for fun with kayaks,

catamarans, an ocean trampoline, even a

floating iceberg wall. Land-based options

range from tennis to dance lessons, while

weekly beach parties, moonlit themed

parties and live shows turn up the heat when

the sun goes down.

With a selection of bridal packages and

venues—including two beach locations,

tropical gardens and an intimate Spanish-

style wedding chapel—nuptials at the resort

are tailored to fit the unique dreams of each

couple. While the event staff oversees all

arrangements, brides and grooms can just

relax and focus on each other. A

complimentary bridal registry allows couples

to express their honeymoon wishes online as

well. Extras like couple’s massage, scuba

diving, deep-sea fishing and tours to

fascinating Mayan ruins and exotic eco-parks

sweeten the memories of any destination




WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY

“We had a wonderful experience. The resort

and staff were incredible, and our wedding coordinator did an excellent job.”

Melissa & Michael

THE BASICS


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Resting along the shores of Mexico’s

Yucatán peninsula, Secrets Maroma

Beach Riviera Cancun treats couples to

500 acres of tropical foliage, crystal-clear

waters and pristine white-sand beach. For

adults only, the 100-acre property houses

412 suites surrounded by 12 smaller

swimming pools and a shimmering infi nity

pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

All suites at this AAA Four Diamond

Award–winning resort are sumptuously

designed with four-poster beds, double

Jacuzzis and private balconies or patios.

Couples also enjoy Secrets’ Unlimited-

Luxury policy, where everything is

included, from gourmet food at eight à la

carte theme restaurants to premium drinks

at seven bars to numerous activities, such

as snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfi ng and

beachfront rehearsal dinners.

For the big day, brides and grooms

may customize their fantasy wedding with

the help of three different bridal

packages, one of them complimentary.

They can choose from several ceremony

and receptions sites, among these a

wedding gazebo, the beach and a grand

ballroom. As a bonus, the resort offers

web cam services so that those unable to

attend the wedding can enjoy the

ceremony live from anywhere in the world.

SECRETS MAROMA BEACH RIVIERA CANCUN

Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico

www.GreatBridalExpo.com | 800.422.3976 Exhibitor & sponsorship opportunities available. Call to learn more!

The Great Bridal Expo is the only national wedding event in the United States,with shows in approximately 36 cities nationwide. As one attendee said, “No

matter how many wedding shows you go to, don’t miss this one!”

SPONSORED BY

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COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!

GET TWO FREE TICKETS when you enter coupon code BGPFT at checkout on www.GreatBridalExpo.com

See page xxx for locations and times. *DATES AND TIMES

SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

FREE WEDDING BANDS! See www.GreatBridalExpo.com for details.

ANAHEIMSunday, April 12, 2015Sunday, November 15, 2015ATLANTA Sunday, February 15, 2015Sunday, September 27, 2015 BALTIMOREDates & location to be

announced

BOSTON Sunday, September 13, 2015DALLAS Sunday, March 8, 2015Sunday, October 4, 2015

DENVER Sunday, February 22, 2015Sunday, October 11, 2015FT. LAUDERDALESunday, February 1, 2015Sunday, October 25, 2015 HOUSTON Sunday, March 1, 2015LOS ANGELESSunday, March 29, 2015 MIAMI Sunday, October 18, 2015

NEW YORK CITYFriday, April 24, 2015Thursday, September 24, 2015PALM BEACHSunday, April 19, 2015PHILADELPHIA Dates & location to be

announced

PHOENIX Sunday, March 15, 2015Sunday, November 1, 2015SAN FRANCISCO Sunday, April 5, 2015Sunday, November 22, 2015SAN JOSE Sunday, March 22, 2015Sunday, November 8, 2015WASHINGTON, DC

Sunday, September 20, 2015

*Spring 2016 date & location to be an-nounced


WH

AT C

OUPLES SAY

“We had a wonderful experience. The resort

and staff were incredible, and our wedding coordinator did an excellent job.”

Melissa & Michael

THE BASICS


Rooms & Suites 412







Resting along the shores of Mexico’s

Yucatán peninsula, Secrets Maroma

Beach Riviera Cancun treats couples to

500 acres of tropical foliage, crystal-clear

waters and pristine white-sand beach. For

adults only, the 100-acre property houses

412 suites surrounded by 12 smaller

swimming pools and a shimmering infi nity

pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

All suites at this AAA Four Diamond

Award–winning resort are sumptuously

designed with four-poster beds, double

Jacuzzis and private balconies or patios.

Couples also enjoy Secrets’ Unlimited-

Luxury policy, where everything is

included, from gourmet food at eight à la

carte theme restaurants to premium drinks

at seven bars to numerous activities, such

as snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfi ng and

beachfront rehearsal dinners.

For the big day, brides and grooms

may customize their fantasy wedding with

the help of three different bridal

packages, one of them complimentary.

They can choose from several ceremony

and receptions sites, among these a

wedding gazebo, the beach and a grand

ballroom. As a bonus, the resort offers

web cam services so that those unable to

attend the wedding can enjoy the

ceremony live from anywhere in the world.

SECRETS MAROMA BEACH RIVIERA CANCUN

Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Bring your future spouse, a friend, and anyone involved in planning your wedding, and join us for a wedding show like no other. Great Bridal Expo is a fun, exciting, hands-on way to get great information to help you plan for your wedding, honeymoon and home!

• Conveniently located • Knowledgeable exhibitors • Contests & prizes & fun! • Free samples • Two stunning one-of-a-kind, NY-style fashion shows

COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!ANAHEIMSunday, April 12, 2015 • 12:00 pmWYNDHAM ANAHEIM GARDEN GROVE

Sunday, November 15, 2015 • 12:00 pmANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER

ATLANTA Sunday, February 15, 2015 • 12:00 pmSunday, September 27, 2015 • 12:00 pm GRAND HYATT ATLANTA IN BUCKHEAD

BALTIMORESpring 2016 date & location to be announced

BOSTON Sunday, September 13, 2015 • 12:00 pmSHERATON BOSTON HOTEL

Spring 2016 date & location to be announced

DALLAS Sunday, March 8, 2015 • 12:00 pmSunday, October 4, 2015 • 12:00 pmHYATT REGENCY DALLAS DENVER Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 12:00 pmDENVER MARRIOTT CITY CENTER

Sunday, October 11, 2015 • 12:00 pmHYATT REGENCY DENVER

FT. LAUDERDALESunday, February 1, 2015 • 11:00 amSunday, October 18, 2015 • 12:00 pm BONAVENTURE RESORT AND SPA

HOUSTON Sunday, March 1, 2015 • 12:00 pmHYATT REGENCY HOUSTON


LOS ANGELESSunday, March 29, 2015 • 12:00 pm WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL LOS ANGELES


MIAMI Sunday, October 18, 2015 • 12:00 pmLocation to be announcedSpring 2016 date & location to be announced

NEW YORK CITYFriday, April 24, 2015 • 5:30 pmThursday, September 24, 2015 • 5:30 pmNEW YORK MARRIOTT MARQUIS

PALM BEACH GARDENSSunday, April 19, 2015 • 12:00 pmPGA NATIONAL RESORT AND SPA


PHILADELPHIA Spring 2016 date & location to be announced

PHOENIX Sunday, March 15, 2015 • 12:00 pmSunday, November 1, 2015 • 12:00 pmPHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER

SAN FRANCISCO Sunday, April 5, 2015 • 12:00 pmFAIRMONT SAN FRANCISCO

Sunday, November 22, 2015 • 12:00 pmHYATT REGENCY BURLINGAME

SAN JOSE Sunday, March 22, 2015 • 12:00 pmSunday, November 8, 2015 • 12:00 pmFAIRMONT HOTEL SAN JOSE

WASHINGTON, DC Sunday, September 20, 2015 • 12:00 pm HILTON ALEXANDRIA MARK CENTERSpring 2016 date & location to be announced


The Great Bridal Expo is the only national wedding event in the United States,with shows in approximately 36 cities nationwide. As one

attendee said, “No matter how many wedding shows you go to,

don’t miss this one!”

SPONSORED BY

2 FREE TICKETSGreat Bridal Expo is like no other bridal show in

the world. And we’ll prove it. GET TWO

FREE TICKETS when you enter coupon code

BCPFTEX at checkout on www.GreatBridalExpo.com

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*DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Bring your future spouse, a friend, and anyone involved in planning your wedding, and join us for a wedding show like no other. Expogreat information to help you plan for your wedding, honeymoon and home!




FREE SET OF

WEDDING BANDS

The fi rst 150 couples to REGISTER

ONLINE and ATTEND A SHOW through

April 2015 will receive FREE

WEDDING BANDS, courtesy of

JVL Jewelers!*

*Free wedding band offer is valid for shows in September, October & November. Complete rules

and regulations can be found at www.GreatBridalExpo.com. Tickets are $8.00 pre-registered online & $10.00 cash at the door if available.

Bring your future spouse, a friend, and anyone involved in planning your wedding, and join us for a wedding show like no other. Great Bridal Expo is a fun, exciting, hands-on way to get great information to help you plan for your wedding, honeymoon and home!


COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!ANAHEIMSunday, April 12, 2015 • 12:00 pmWYNDHAM ANAHEIM GARDEN GROVE

Sunday, November 15, 2015 • 12:00 pmANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER

ATLANTA Sunday, February 15, 2015 • 12:00 pmSunday, September 27, 2015 • 12:00 pm GRAND HYATT ATLANTA IN BUCKHEAD

BALTIMORESpring 2016 date & location to be announced

BOSTON Sunday, September 13, 2015 • 12:00 pmSHERATON BOSTON HOTEL


DALLAS Sunday, March 8, 2015 • 12:00 pmSunday, October 4, 2015 • 12:00 pmHYATT REGENCY DALLAS DENVER Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 12:00 pmDENVER MARRIOTT CITY CENTER

Sunday, October 11, 2015 • 12:00 pmHYATT REGENCY DENVER

FT. LAUDERDALESunday, February 1, 2015 • 11:00 amSunday, October 18, 2015 • 12:00 pm BONAVENTURE RESORT AND SPA

HOUSTON Sunday, March 1, 2015 • 12:00 pmHYATT REGENCY HOUSTON


LOS ANGELESSunday, March 29, 2015 • 12:00 pm WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL LOS ANGELES


MIAMI Sunday, October 18, 2015 • 12:00 pmLocation to be announcedSpring 2016 date & location to be announced

NEW YORK CITYFriday, April 24, 2015 • 5:30 pmThursday, September 24, 2015 • 5:30 pmNEW YORK MARRIOTT MARQUIS

PALM BEACH GARDENSSunday, April 19, 2015 • 12:00 pmPGA NATIONAL RESORT AND SPA


PHILADELPHIA Spring 2016 date & location to be announced

PHOENIX Sunday, March 15, 2015 • 12:00 pmSunday, November 1, 2015 • 12:00 pmPHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER

SAN FRANCISCO Sunday, April 5, 2015 • 12:00 pmFAIRMONT SAN FRANCISCO

Sunday, November 22, 2015 • 12:00 pmHYATT REGENCY BURLINGAME

SAN JOSE Sunday, March 22, 2015 • 12:00 pmSunday, November 8, 2015 • 12:00 pmFAIRMONT HOTEL SAN JOSE

WASHINGTON, DC Sunday, September 20, 2015 • 12:00 pm HILTON ALEXANDRIA MARK CENTERSpring 2016 date & location to be announced


The Great Bridal Expo is the only national wedding event in the United States,with shows in approximately 36 cities nationwide. As one

attendee said, “No matter how many wedding shows you go to,

don’t miss this one!”

SPONSORED BY

2 FREE TICKETSGreat Bridal Expo is like no other bridal show in

the world. And we’ll prove it. GET TWO

FREE TICKETS when you enter coupon code

BCPFTEX at checkout on www.GreatBridalExpo.com

LIKE NO OTHER WEDDIN G SHOW IN THE WORLD

ADMIT ONEADMIT ONE

LIKE NO OTHER BRIDAL SHOW

IN THE WORLDLIKE

US ONFACEBOOK

And enter to win a honeymoon in

Aruba!

ADMIT ONE

LIKE NO OTHER BRIDAL SHOW LIKE NO OTHER BRIDAL SHOW LIKE NO OTHER BRIDAL SHOW LIKE NO OTHER BRIDAL SHOW LIKE NO OTHER BRIDAL SHOW LIKE NO OTHER BRIDAL SHOW

IN THE WORLDIN THE WORLDIN THE WORLDLIKE

US ONFACEBOOK

And enter to win a And enter to win a And enter to win a honeymoon in honeymoon in honeymoon in

Aruba!

ADMIT ONEADMIT ONE

LIKE NO OTHER BRIDAL SHOW IN THE WORLD

LIKE US ONFACEBOOKAnd enter to win a honeymoon in Aruba!

*DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.





FREE SET OF

WEDDING BANDS

The fi rst 150 couples to REGISTER

ONLINE and ATTEND A SHOW through

April 2015 will receive FREE

WEDDING BANDS, courtesy of

JVL Jewelers!*

*Free wedding band offer is valid for shows in September, October & November. Complete rules

and regulations can be found at www.GreatBridalExpo.com. Tickets are $8.00 pre-registered online & $10.00 cash at the door if available.

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match for couples in love. The Honeymoon in Serenity package heightens the romance even further. Along with fi ve

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new beginnings, a beach bag with Le Sereno Havaianas for long beach walks, scrumptious daily breakfasts,

his-and-hers massage, and even a sunset cruise. For a completely carefree stay, the resort also supplies VIP airport

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To enter our sweepstakes, log onto WeddingLocation.com today. The winner will be announced on June 1, 2015.

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