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If a big
wedding's not your bag, escape somewhere exotic for a private
ceremony or invite the whole gang along for an extended wedding, honeymoon, and
reunion. Eloping? Destination
weddings are economical and offer a literal world of options.
How about a Caribbean beach, Spanish castle, Italian countryside, New England
beach, or mountain in Tibet?
Ready to bag the mile-high wedding cake and
circulation-blocking garter belt and escape somewhere romantic for your wedding
day? It doesn't have to be just a fantasy! In fact, even if you want that cake
and garter, you can get married in a tropical paradise. All it takes is a little
extra planning, with the help of a Traveler's Fare, Inc. Travel Consultant.
Some couples try to plan a big wedding, only to realize
it's not their dream but their family's. Others have always dreamed of running
away and getting married somewhere unusual. It's secretive, fun, and
adventurous. Others can't afford big weddings or want to avoid all the headaches
involved in planning one.
Many couples with children from prior marriages also
love the idea of a destination wedding because it's a bonding vacation for the
new family. Or, it may be the perfect opportunity for a family reunion! In
fact, more and more couples are choosing to marry away - and tons of resorts are
answering the call for services. Just about anywhere you want to go (especially
in tropical places) you should be able to find people on-site or nearby whose
job it is to help you plan you wedding.
Plan Ahead --
Unless you're doing a drive-through in Vegas, start planning your wedding away
as soon as possible. Not only must the basic paperwork be completed and travel
reservations secured, some countries require that documents be translated,
public notices posted, and residency requirements fulfilled (ranging from
nonexistent to one month). Remember also that, as a foreigner, you'll likely
have more bureaucratic red tape to wrangle with and that marriage bureaus in
other countries are often not as expedient as those in the U.S. unless, of
course, you're getting married in a well-oiled tourist destination.
Think Thrifty --
If friends and family are invited along for the ride, go easy on their bank
accounts. Guests should pay all their own expenses with the exception of the
wedding party. Tradition says that the bride or her family should cover
lodging for the bridesmaids and the groom or his family should do the same for
the groomsmen. Otherwise, they pick up their own tab. It helps if you insist
they not buy you gifts, and ask one of our travel consultants about group
discounts on air and hotels.
Be Flexible --
Foreign countries work in mysterious ways. For example, in some locales, you can
marry Monday through Friday only or not after the sun sets. Some places do not
permit civil (non-religious) ceremonies. And unless you're packing your family
priest, be open-minded about who officiates your big day.
Arrive Early --
Fly in a few days before the main event to get the lay of the land and nail down
the final details: sample the hotel's food, scout sites, make hair and makeup
appointments. In far-flung locales, this will help you shake residual jet lag
also.
What could be a more perfect wedding
gift than a perfect wedding? At SuperClubs Super-Inclusive Resorts - weddings
are always FREE! (Except for Super Surprise and Super Surprise Plus).
For years, people have chosen the Caribbean for the perfect honeymoon. Now, more
and more couples are choosing to get married here, too. At SuperClubs, we would
be honored to create your dream wedding, absolutely free.
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The serene island of Antigua offers 365
different beaches, one for each day of the year. But the most
famous and best beach of all is Dickenson Bay, where The New
Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa is located. At the World Travel
Awards, this enchanting isle was voted the World's Most Romantic
Destination, and the New Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa was
voted the World's Leading Honeymoon Resort, making it the
perfect escape for two in love. With five extraordinary
dining choices at Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa, you can
savor culinary masterpieces from around the globe, including
authentic Italian, Japanese delicacies, international gourmet
cuisines and a Western-style grill.
As a special wedding gift, Sandals is offering
the "Basic WeddingMoon Package" complimentary - you
save up to $1500! This offer is valid for stays of 5 nights or
longer in all room categories. But hurry, your vacation must be
booked soon. This offer is applicable for the Americas, Canada,
and Japan only. This offer may be changed or cancelled at any
time without prior notice.
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At Breezes Montego Bay the Jamaican people call
the lush beach community MoBay. It won't take long for all
that stress and tension you brought along to dissolve into an
attitude that is inherently Jamaican. Blue sky. White sand.
Clear water. The sweet scent of tropical flowers wafting in the
breeze. Everything is Irie. If you are unfamiliar with the word,
just ask anyone at Breezes and they will be happy to explain.
The resort, only five minutes from the airport, has a room to
suit any personality: From intimate cabins to lavish suites. And
better still, Doctor's Cave Beach, the beach that made Jamaica
famous, is mere footsteps away.
What could be a more perfect wedding gift than a
perfect wedding? At SuperClubs Super-Inclusive Resorts weddings
are always free! For years, people have chosen the
Caribbean for the perfect honeymoon. Now, more and more couples
are choosing to get married here, too. At SuperClubs, we would
be honored to create your dream wedding, absolutely free.
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"Fun Ship" Weddings - why not let
Carnival Cruise Lines take care of all your wedding needs?
Carnival can coordinate your ceremony, cater your reception and
take care of your honeymoon! Join the more than 2,000 couples
who combined their honeymoon cruise with one of Carnival's
shipboard or shoreside wedding packages available in all of
Carnival's continental US homeports and such beautiful ports as
San Juan, St. Thomas, Grand Cayman and Catalina Island!
Everything's Included! These affordable,
all-inclusive packages include a civil ceremony, a decorated
bridal aisle, a champagne toast with keepsake flutes, a wedding
cake with topper, photography services and an engraved wedding
announcement suitable for framing. Couples can also customize
their wedding options with such value-added "extras"
as post-ceremony receptions with open bar and hot and cold hors
d'oeuvres, ice carvings, live music and videography services.
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At Sandals St. Lucia Golf/Spa, guests can enjoy
the challenge of nine holes of golf right on-premises, relax in
the sheer luxury of the resort's European Spa, or splash the
days away in one of the Caribbean's largest freshwater pools
with a dramatic waterfall and a swim-up pool bar. There is also
a more private pool for couples who prefer to swim off on their
own. Created with the most discerning couples in mind,
Sandals St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa rates among the most
glamorous all-inclusives ever. It's virtually unmatched setting
on 155 lush acres fringed by pristine sands of a crescent-shaped
white sand beach is just one of the reasons this resort is often
referred to as the "Emerald of the Caribbean". For the
guests, it's the details that make the difference. Nothing is
overlooked here, from the expertly prepared food at five
extraordinary specialty restaurants, to magnificent
accommodations, many of which are poised atop a majestic coral
bluff.
When Sandals married the wedding and the
honeymoon, it created a wonderful new word that speaks of love
forever true - WeddingMoons. Stroll down the aisle on an isle
bordered by sand as soft and white as a bridal bouquet. In an
open-air cathedral as high as the sky and as wide as the sea.
Where lovers exchange vows while soft sea breezes float through
towering palm trees and exotic island rhythms get the wedding
reception started before the groom even gets to kiss the bride.
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Looking to get off the beaten path? Then Royal
Caribbean has the perfect adventure for you. Alaska, home of
northern lights and magical ice-capped splendor. Sail along the
massive ice face of Tracy Arm Fjord, then walk on an Ice Age
glacier and watch the sunlight form prisms at your feet. Don't
forget to listen closely - you might just hear the primordial
"singing of the ice." Alaska's perfect if you're
looking for something a little warmer, too. Enjoy limitless
outdoor explorations from panning for gold in the historic gold
rush area to hiking the world's largest temperate Rain Forest.
Royal Caribbean presents Royal Romance, a
full-service wedding and vow renewal program. The following
information will assist you in creating a unique and romantic
ceremony aboard one of our elegant vessels. Royal Caribbean
offers packages designed with a variety of alternatives to fit
your wishes and budget. You may also create a more customized
ceremony by adding options from our separate Wedding and Vow
Renewal Extras section to your ceremony package.
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Many canny couples choose to marry in the same place that they honeymoon.
This can save a considerable amount of money and hassle. Some hotels in
the United States and the Caribbean will be happy to arrange your wedding.
Some even price it as part of a package. Some couples bring a few members
of the family or a small wedding party whose members might stay in the same
resort for just the weekend. For those getting married for a second time
who would like to bring their children, there are resorts which arrange the
wedding, then provide supervised day long activities for the children and
private areas where adults can enjoy beach and sports activities.
1. Check your options. Some hotels offer free weddings and have
unusual and memorable "once in a lifetime" places to marry.
2. Documentation. Make sure that you have all of the necessary
documentation. This can be done through consulates, tourist boards, on site
hotel wedding planners or by contacting Traveler's Fare, Inc.
3. Your travel agent! Tell our professional Travel Consultants
that you are planning to get married in the hotel, and get the name of the
person who will assist you on site.
4. Contacts. Let friends and family know your hotel phone and
fax.
5. The Wedding Party. Decide how many of your family and/or
friends are coming and book rooms well in advance.
6. Your Wedding Gown. Decide what you both want to wear. Most
women choose full bridal gowns or white cocktail dresses. Most men wear a tuxedo
or a jacket, tie and pants. Pack these in a separate suitcase.
7. Music. If soft background music is in your dreams, take a
favorite CD or tape and a player.
8. Make a "When You Are There" appointment. Make an
appointment with the hotel wedding consultant after arrival.
9. Choose a date! Most couples plan the ceremony for one or two
days after arrival.
10. Pick out your spot. Tour the property together on your own
and choose a few beautiful sites for the ceremony before the wedding
consultant takes you on a tour.
11. Choose a color theme. Have a few of your favorite colors in
mind. The theme can be carried out in your bouquet, your cake, decorations, etc.
12. Plan your wedding day! Will you get married in the morning or
at sunset? What will you do after the ceremony? Stay in your wedding
finery? Go to dinner with another honeymoon couple? Have a champagne
cocktail at the bar? Dine in the gourmet restaurant? (Be sure to reserve a
romantic table in advance.)
13. Plan your pictures.
Even
if the hotel arranges the wedding free of charge, you will have to pay the
photographer, probably in cash. If you are out of the USA and want black and
white as well as color photos, bring 35 MM black and white film. If you want a
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