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The following is a small sample of stories from the thousands of couples who've planned their dream wedding with DestinationWeddings.com
over the past few years. Click on a couple to hear their story - or scroll down to read them all:
Eirene and Bradley - July 4, 2008
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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| From: | | Eirene Donohue |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Testimonial |
| Date: | | Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
The only three requirements we had for our wedding was that it would take place on a beautiful tropical beach,
surrounded by friends and family and that there would be no stress involved. Thanks to Destination Weddings and especially Sharon K. our planner, our wedding was all that and so much more.
From choosing a resort to coordinating travel plans and getting us a whole bunch of perks and upgrades, Destination Weddings took
our wedding to another level -- one beyond even what we had imagined. It was a wonderful experience not just for us but for the thirty guests that came along for the ride.
A destination wedding is about more than just the ceremony. The best part for us was the four days that all of our friends
and family had to relax, enjoy each others' company and create new memories. Our philosophy about weddings is that it's the only
time in your life when you get to throw a party and people feel required to come from all around the world to help celebrate.
So take advantage of this opportunity and throw the best party you can. They will thank you for it (every single one of our
guests did, even those who had had serious doubts about why we wanted to get married in Mexico).
I honestly cannot understand why anyone would want to get married any other way.
Thank you so much to Destination Weddings and Sharon for all of your help. Brad and I waited a long time to get married so that we could have the wedding we wanted. You gave us that and so much more.
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Tiffini and Christopher - June 25, 2008
Cancun, Mexico
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| From: | | Tiffini & Christopher Graham |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Letter of rec! |
| Date: | | Wednesday, July 23, 2008 |
Ellen,
I cannot begin to thank you. You were my Fairy-God-Planner and with a swish
of your wand, and quick dialing fingers, you made my fantasy wedding a
reality! When we first called you and asked for the world, you took us
seriously. You made planning our wedding a joy.
I remember a conversation with you when I told you I refused to "stress out"
about what was to become the most important and enjoyable day of my life.
You eagerly took the ball and I was able to sit back and relax. I watched my
girlfriends work themselves into ulcers and panic attacks over caterers,
flower arrangements, photographers, and all the other little details
involved in planning the big day. They all expressed disbelief when I was
able to simply bask in bridal bliss, knowing that I had your support behind
me.
You impressed us and our guests with your competence and obvious love of
your job. After speaking to you, I would receive phone calls just to tell me
how wonderful you were! It did not matter what the budget or time
constraints were given to you, you were able to create a special,
individualized, vacation and event for all.
Ellen, although the bride and groom were the main attraction of the day, you
were the frosting on the wedding cake. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
For All That You Did and All That You Do,
Tiffini & Christopher Graham
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Christine and James - June 12, 2008
Negril, Jamaica
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| From: | | Christine & James Gubitosi |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding Story |
| Date: | | Thursday, July 31, 2008 |
Our destination wedding all started with the help from our incredible specialist, Sharon K. She was an amazing source of
information and was very patient throughout the whole process. We must have changed our destination 5 times before finally
putting money down and booking at Couples Swept Away. We would absolutely recommend that anyone entertaining the idea of
a destination wedding, absolutely use the services of this wonderful website!
Our wedding took place on the gorgeous beach at Couples Swept Away, in Negril, Jamaica, on Thursday, June 12th, 2008. The ceremony
was at 3pm. The whole day was absolutely perfect. We were lucky to have some clouds to shield us from the hot Jamaican sun
during the ceremony. There were a few showers that passed over about an hour before the ceremony, but that didn't pose any
problem. There were also some showers that passed over a short while after the ceremony, but we took refuge under some palm trees.
As they say in Jamaica, it was "no problem, mon".
After the wedding ceremony itself, we had a sand ceremony, which was so sweet. It really added another lovely dimension to
the whole day. This was followed by our Best Man's Toast & Champagne & hors d'oeuvres.
Following the wedding, we had a private reception in the resorts private reception room. The dinner was fabulous -- straight off
the menu from the one of the resorts a la carte restaurants, Patois Patio. The reception was from 7-10pm and included our own
wait staff, bar & bartender. We brought our own music in using our MP3 player & a docking station. It worked out great. It was
an incredibly elegant evening that we will never forget. Our wedding cake was a small two tier cake -- the top being chocolate
(upon the Groom's request) and the bottom being Jamaican Rum Cake (the Bride's choice). We brought in our own topper which was
our monogram encrusted with incredibly sparkly Swarovski Crystals.
We stayed at Couples Swept Away for another week to Honeymoon and it was fabulous! The people are so very friendly; we have
never encountered people so happy and upbeat anywhere else we have ever traveled. The all inclusive aspect of the resort was
amazing. Top shelf liquor! Top quality food! Great entertainment! And the sunsets ... like nothing you will ever see in
the states! We are planning on returning for our first anniversary next year (alone this time!)
The resort was ever so accommodating to us. Anything we asked for, we were provided with. Our wedding coordinator, Tamika,
was a pleasure to work with. Our wishes were her command! Since this is an adults only resort, we asked permission to have
the 16 year olds attend, and again, it was "no problem, mon"!
Thank you, Destination Weddings, Sharon & everyone at the Couples Swept Away Resort for making our dream wedding come true! We
are truly blessed and are every bit so deeply in love :)
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Jessica and Daimon - December 15, 2007
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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| From: | | Daimon and Jessica DeShields |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Wedding Testimonial |
| Date: | | Saturday, July 05, 2008 |
We are truly grateful to Destination Weddings and our Destination Wedding Specialist, Marcia W., for making our wedding dreams come true.
At the beginning stages of planning we knew we wanted a destination wedding, but had no idea where to begin. We stumbled upon
the Destination Weddings webpage and everything just fell into place. After we were contacted by our wedding specialist, we
decided to wed in Jamaica. We were originally scheduled to marry in Montego Bay, but due to renovations that were being made we
ended up at Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios. This definitely threw us for a loop, but Marcia and our wedding planner,
Felecia (from the resort) were very accommodating and made sure this change did not stress us out or our guests.
We arrived at our resort to outstanding services from the entire staff. We met with our wedding planner, Felecia, and everything
was just as we had hoped. All of our guests arrived safely and they enjoyed themselves tremendously. It was really like a family reunion!
The wedding under the gazebo was beautiful. The threat of rain went away just before our wedding time and the weather was
just beautiful. Our reception was so much fun and the food ... fantastic.
We couldn't have asked for a better wedding. Thanks again to Destination Weddings, Marcia, and the wonderful folks at Sunset Jamaica Grande for a wonderful experience!
Sincerely,
Daimon and Jessica DeShields
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Margarita and Ryan - May 31, 2008
Negril, Jamaica
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| From: | | Margarita Echeverri |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Ryan & Margarita - Club Riu Negril, Jamaica - May 31st, 2008 |
| Date: | | Monday, June 9, 2008 |
We visited the Riu Negril in May of 2006, just for a short vacation. At the time we didn't even know we would be engaged in just a couple of months. We saw a couple of weddings there, and their beauty and the evident relaxed attitude of all the guests convinced us that we would have a destination wedding, no matter what.
We knew we wanted to go back to this resort because it was perfect and it would be easier on our minds bringing all of our guests to a place we already knew and were happy with. So this part was easy. Then we came across DestinationWeddings.com and thought "this is great!" I work full time and was getting my MBA at the time, so the last thing I wanted was to become the point of contact and travel agent to 20 to 30 people that were coming...
In comes Diane M.! The most awesome and helpful Jersey girl! She was our specialist from DestinationWeddings.com and ALL of our guests had nothing but great things to say about her. We had people contact her from all over the place, and she gave us the best service, to every single one of us!
The Club Riu Negril is now our favorite spot... not only is the resort GORGEOUS and the staff the friendliest, but their on-site wedding coordinator is a sweetheart. Dionne made ALL my dreams come true. I emailed her non stop for over 6 months with questions, ideas, pictures, suggestions... and she was ALWAYS there for me! and once I met her in person, she was even better! She helped me materialize a beautiful beach wedding, and she was SO supportive when I was down, worrying about possible rain!!! (which never came). PLUS, the photography service from the resort was AMAZING! and their prices very competitive.
Diane and Dionne were our guardian angels during our wedding planning process, much love and gratitude to you ladies!!!!
Margarita & Ryan
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Julie and Donnie - May 16, 2008
Tulum, Mexico
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| From: | | Donnie and Julie Franzen |
| To: | | Christine G. |
| Subject: | | Re: Congratulations |
| Date: | | Wednesday, June 4, 2008 |
Hi Christine,
Thank you so much for your email and your help with our travel! Our wedding was wonderful!
The service at Dreams was amazing! Our guests were very impressed. When we would tell locals where we were staying they always said "Wow" and we quickly learned why. Though it was an hour and 15 minutes from the airport (with a direct transfer) the drive was worth it when you pulled up! The hotel was beautiful and the service, because it was an all inclusive, was the best I have ever had. They really made us feel special and the staff did whatever they could to ensure a good time was had.
The food was amazing! It was hard to get a table for larger groups for dinner but tables for 4 barely had a wait, no matter what time. We scheduled excursions which were also great (Delphenius swim with dolphins, horseback ride through the jungle with swimming horses, Tulum Extreme zip line, repelling, snorkling and Tulum ruins guided tour).
Our onsite wedding coordinator was Landy and she was amazing. The planning and execution was impeccable. I really didn't need to worry about a thing while we were there. Our photographer and videographer were great and took some very creative shots! The dinner many said was the best they had ever had. Thank you for your work on the room upgrade, we were given a choice between a honeymoon suite with a garden view or an ocean view suite. We opted for the ocean view instead, but it was very easy to get! :)
All in all the exerience was really great. And I have referred your services to two of my friends also planning destination weddings!
Thank you,
Julie and Donnie
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Yazmine and Walt - May 10, 2008
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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| From: | | Yazmine Allens |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding |
| Date: | | Thursday, June 12, 2008 |
To sum it up briefly, DestinationWeddings.com helped me plan and execute my dream wedding.
My Husband and I were married at the Aventura Spa Palace in the Riviera Maya, Mexico on May 10, 2008. Our destination wedding specialist was Karyn. With her knowledge and travel experience to various tropical locations she was able to recommend several excellent choices for us to choose from for our wedding. She went through the trouble of contacting each hotel one by one to obtain information I requested from her. We worked as a team.
Once we made the decision to get married at The Aventura Spa Palace, Karyn handled all travel itineraries for us and our guests. She kept me up to date on all of the bookings so I felt connected at all times.
What can I say about The Aventura Spa Palace, EXCELLENCE!!! The wedding staff (Roser and her associates) were magnificent. We met with her for about two hours a couple days before the wedding and went over all of the details for the ceremony and reception. It was that easy. We did not have to spend our free time worrying about anything but relaxing and spending time with our wedding guests.
The wedding day went extremely well. For a bride, I was not stressed at all. Roser made sure of it. All I had to do was show up ... just like the groom.
I highly recommend any destination bride to use DestinationWeddings.com when planning their wedding. Also, if you are interested in getting married in Mexico ... go to The Aventura Spa Palace, you can't go wrong.
Sincerely,
Yazmine
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Claudia and Lou - January 19, 2008
Negril, Jamaica
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| From: | | Claudia & Lou |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Testimonial & Picture |
| Date: | | Thursday, June 5, 2008 |
My husband Lou & I were not quite sure what we wanted to do for our wedding. We definitely wanted something stress free & not so expensive as we are on a tight budget. We shopped around in our local area Philadelphia, however every estimate was close to $30,000 & we just couldn't afford it. We really wanted to be free in spirit and just go to a beach ourselves, but part of me is traditional as I grew up in an Italian-Catholic family & still wanted some tradition, plus I just couldn't imagine not having my mother there with me.
My co-worker got married one year before in Punta Cana & she raved about how amazing it was. My other very dear friend & co-worker was also planning a Destination Wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica. I was so torn about what to do because I wasn't sure how to achieve both - carefree as well as some tradition. Well, with the help of my friend she encouraged me to just do the research. I went to one website & the wedding travel agent was very unorganized so I was getting apprehensive. My girlfriend actually did all the planning herself with her local travel agent but it seemed very stressful as she was making calls to Jamaica & so forth & this is not what I wanted.
I searched Google & DestingationWeddings.com appeared. I reveiwed the website & instantly was drawn! Only a small deposit was required to get started and work with a real live destination wedding specialist. Well, I was once again a bit skeptical giving my deposit, but, let me tell you ... It was the best decision EVER! The very following day my Destination Wedding Travel Specialist, Sue R., contacted me & we hit it off instantly. Sue was heaven sent, a true blessing from above.
I hardly had to do a thing as Sue took care of everything! And I truly mean everything. She was so patient, kind, caring & loving. Sue really cares for her clients as if they were her family. I was so confused on where to have it, and she took so much time to help me decide on Beaches Resort & Spa, Negril Jamaica. We had a 4 day vacation wedding at Beaches with the family & then we went to Sandals adult only resort just 5 minutes away for our honeymoon, away from the family & kids. Sue is a certified Beaches specialist so that was even more amazing. And the best part about once you confirm your travels you receive your deposit back!
This was the best decision we could have ever made. Everything was so smooth, easy & just breathtaking. As soon as we arrived we were like a famous couple, "the wedding couple." The whole resort treated us like family & made us feel as if we were home. When we arrived there was some trouble with the toilets & Sue was on it INSTANTLY & we were upgraded to an even more beautiful suite the same day. When DestinationWeddings.com says they are there 24/7, let me tell you they mean that literally!!!
Sue was not only my specialist but she became family. She treated my family so wonderful & we were so happy to enjoy a character breakfast compliments of her. Sue also gave me such beautiful gifts that I can't even begin to say how grateful I am for her generosity. She really took the time to show how much she cared for us, this is not just a job for her but a passion! I must say I wouldn't have done it any other way. It truly was a dream come true, a paradise wedding. When I showed the pictures to everyone once I arrived home, the response was that the pictures looked fake! That is how amazing the photographer was, how amazing it is to have your wedding picture at sunset on a breathtaking island! Nothing can beat that. The photographer was so professional as well as fun! The ceremony was so special, the minister was so warm, friendly & caring. The mini reception Beaches had for us outside was so nice, with the cutting of the cake & champagne, as well as the hour we took to take photos. Then we went to a nearby Resort, "Sandy Bay," and had an amazing reception dinner there.
At first my mother was skeptical as of course she is from the "old school, " but once I showed her the website & she spoke to Sue she was all for it. My parents helped us out tremendously financially and they were rewarded as well with an amazing vacation. What more could we have asked for. It was a wonderful intimate wedding with just family, totaling 14 guests. We had the time of our lives, the food was great, the weather perfect, truly stress free. I was on the beach in the morning & getting married in the afternoon.
Once we arrived the wedding consultant sat with us the following day to go over everything. I must say the salon was amazing & my hair/makeup stylist was so talented. We did a trial the day before the wedding & my hair & makeup came out perfect! We even had our couples massage the day we arrived at Sandals & it was just the right start to our honeymoon. It was so relaxing we even fell asleep at the beach on a hammock one evening!
Of course preparing for a wedding is stressful, it just comes with the territory. If you have a big family you have to send all the invites, thank you cards, getting your dream dress, etc ... but I must say DestinationWeddings.com really took so much of that stress off as they pretty much planned everything with the resort. I know this was a long testimonial, but there is just entirely too much to express, I could go on and on. So let me end this on a final note, if you are unsure about having a Destination Wedding, don't worry because it will be the best decision you can ever make.
Peace & Love
Claudia & Lou :)
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Christine and Paul - December 15, 2007
Cancun, Mexico
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| From: | | Christine & Paul Kirnos |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding Story |
| Date: | | Tuesday, January 1, 2008 |
From the moment we got engaged, we both knew we wanted to have a Destination Wedding. The hardest part was choosing the right location. Sue R. at Detination Weddings really helped us with providing many suggestions for locations, and made our decision much easier. We relied on her experience and expertise, and it paid off in the end! Sue helped relieve a lot of stress from us.
We chose Mexico because of the beautiful gazebo at Dreams and we couldn't have been happier with the resort. We had 40 of our closest friends and family attend the wedding celebration. The on site wedding planner, Claudia, had everything under control. Every detail was taken care of before we could even think of it. The whole experience was amazingly stress free, so we could enjoy ourselves.
We also had Sue book our honeymoon at another resort in the Riviera Maya. When we encountered a problem with the room, Sue was on the phone taking care of everything! Within one hour she had the situation resolved, and we couldn't have been happier! I recommend using DestinationWeddings.com -- we saved a lot of money over a traditional wedding, Sue was very professional and the whole experience was extraordinary!
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Austyn and Jason - May 4, 2007
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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| From: | | Austyn and Cody Squyres |
| To: | | DestinationWeddings.com Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding |
| Date: | | May 14, 2007 |
"I want to bottle this feeling up and give it as a gift for all men and
women!"
David Victor was my Destination Wedding planner and did a wonderful
job. He helped plan the biggest day of my life without me even knowing
him. I put my life in his hands and he made my dreams come true!
My husband Cody and I are from Dallas, Texas. We left on a Tuesday
for the time of our lives. We spent 8 days at the Aventura Spa and Palace Resort, a 5 star All-Inclusive
resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. The weather was 90 degrees and sunny the whole
vacation. We placed all 28 guests on one side of the resort and I spent
everyday feeling like a princess. David helped us choose the hotel with
delicious restaurants, invigorating massages, colorful drinks, and
gorgeous atmosphere that made our wedding priceless.
As for the ceremony, my father and I arrived at the gazebo in a white
horse and carriage. We both walked up the red carpet to an amazing
scene of blue sky, crashing waves, cotton clouds. It took about 15
minutes for the ceremony and every minute was as perfect as I dreamed. My
wedding Planner, Jazmine, was right there with me.
I would recommend the marriacci band! My friends and family can't
stop talking about the great music and large sombrerros :)
I feel blessed to have been married just as I have always dreamed
of ... sunny skies, tropical flowers, and pictures to share that people
can't stop wishing they had done for themselves!
Good luck and God bless! You won't be disappointed!
Austyn and Cody Squyres
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Karla and Sean - August 4, 2007
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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| From: | | Sean and Karla Lawson |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Wedding Story |
| Date: | | September 6, 2007 |
My husband Sean and I decided to get married in a place that all our friends and family could come together and experience a vacation while attending our wedding. We chose Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and called on the assistance of Camille Hutchinson and Destination Weddings.
Camille was our Destination Wedding Specialist who wouldn't quit! She was available 24 hours a day and at this particular wedding, we needed it!
We were married at the Crown Paradise Resort, an all-inclusive resort for families. Next door was the sister resort, Golden Crown Paradise, an all-inclusive adults only resort. We had 91 friends and family join us and each came at a different time making Camille's job just a little more involved. Prior to the wedding she was active in coordinating with the resort and wedding coordinators to ensure that Sean and I got everything we had asked for and expected. I was impressed with her assertiveness and tenacity in getting questions answered and results produced in a timely matter.
During our stay in Mexico, Camille was a phone call away making changes to reservations and periodically checking in with us to make sure we were all doing well. I had numerous guests tell me how impressed they were with Camille and her quick responses and positive attitude. Camille had her work cut out for her and she came out shining! We could not have done all this without her. I sometimes step back and think of what I would have been like if I had to do this on my own!
Our friends and family continue to compliment us on how fun the wedding was. Everyone was relaxed and happy as they were all on vacation. The family resort was a kid's paradise. My nieces and nephews had ear to ear grins on their face even while they slept. Friends came from Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US. We all left with contact info in pockets and life long friendships made.
Our wedding ceremony was beautiful. The flowers were georgeous and the we could not have been happier with the reception and our Mexican trio. The food was beyond our expectations.
Our wedding day was exactly as I had expected and anticipated. At no time was I stressed out or worried. The photos of our wedding are a clear example of the happiness we felt that day. Thank you Destination Weddings and especially Camille Hutchinson for making our dream come true.
Sincerely,
Sean and Karla Lawson
Seattle, Washington USA
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Constance and Roy - April 13, 2007
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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| From: | | Constance A. Kinder-Barton |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Roy & Constance Barton's Wedding in Ocho Rios, Jamaica |
| Date: | | June 19, 2007 |
Imagine blue-green waters swaying, warm sun caressing, and blue skies hovering over. Heaven on earth. That's what we experienced on the islands of Jamaica as we became Mr. and Mrs.
My name is Constance A. Kinder-Barton. My husband Roy and I reside in Landover, Maryland. Our destination wedding was in Paradise – Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The day was absolutely fabulous. Our Destination Weddings Coordinator Deanna was great. She made sure all our guests' arrangements were in order. Her diligence and support was greatly appreciated by my husband and I.
I couldn't have asked for more. No stress or headache. Everything from the beginning of our initial planning until the day of the wedding, every detail was in order. The one thing I strongly recommend is that you keep constant communication between your on-site location coordinator and your travel coordinator when it comes to the travel portion of the trip. One of our guest ran into severely bad weather and had no way of attending - but Deanna was there to take care of everything.
I can't stop expressing my appreciation to Destination Weddings and Deanna for their professionalism and personalized customer service.
Constance A. Kinder
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Erica and Jeremy - June 23, 2007
Jamaica
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| From: | | Erica Snyder |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Wedding Testimonial |
| Date: | | August 8, 2007 |
Jeremy and I decided to have a destination wedding because both of us loved the beach and did not want to deal with the hassles associated with a traditional wedding. On top of that, most of the family is dispersed around the east coast and Midwest, so no matter where we were married our guests would be traveling. Jamaica was the perfect compromise! It offered the setting and convenience we were looking for and provided us with a much-needed family vacation. Due to everyone living so far apart, we rarely get to visit together.
We had a beautiful wedding at the Starfish Trelawny Resort. The preparedness of the wedding coordinator at the resort, Conroy Thompson, was top notch, the setting was beautiful, and the minister who married us was perfect. We were very happy with how everything turned out and our family had a blast in the process!
There were 25 guests and our Destination Wedding Specialist, Monique Rowe, helped us arrange everyone’s accommodations in a convenient manner and select a resort that would fit our needs. The Starfish resort was affordable and very family friendly. I would recommend Monique’s services to anyone who is looking to have a destination wedding. She checked her emails regularly, was easy to get in touch with, and helped me to make some difficult decisions.
After the wedding in Jamaica, Jeremy and I went to Aruba for our honeymoon and Monique helped us to arrange those travel accommodations as well. Aruba was absolutely beautiful!! We hope to go back in a few years for our anniversary. Thanks Monique!
Erica and Jeremy Snyder
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Erika and Eddie - June 29, 2007
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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| From: | | Erika Brodie |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Destination wedding story, photos |
| Date: | | August 23, 2007 |
Hi, this is Erika Brodie from Boston, Massachusetts. My husband Eddie and I got married on the Riviera Maya in Mexico on June 29, 2007.
Initially we had planned on getting married close to home and soon realized how ridiculously expensive it was going to be for us to have the type of wedding we wanted to have here at home, so we decided on a destination wedding. I had no idea how to plan something like that, especially from so far away, so I was doing research online and came across DestinationWeddings.com.
They answered all of my questions and calmed a lot of my fears. They're there from the very beginning. I spent two hours on the phone with my agent just talking about the type of wedding I wanted to have, and based on that she was better able to suggest locations for me, hotels for me - she was even able to put me in touch with wedding planners. They do everything!
The agents I worked with were fabulous - thank you so much Kathy and Andrea. The wedding turned out beautifully - Eddie and I were so happy. It was absolutely gorgeous. My family and friends not only commented on how beautiful everything was, but how friendly and helpful the staff of Destination Wedding Travel was with them as well.
Thank you guys so much for everything, the wedding was a dream come true. I'd recommend you guys in a heartbeat!
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Alene and Ted - March 29, 2007
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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| From: | | Ted & Alene Whipple |
| To: | | DestinationWeddings.com Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding |
| Date: | | April 5, 2007 |
Hello!
My husband Ted and I were just married in Ocho Rios, Jamaica at the Riu Resort.
Destination Weddings provided us with a wonderful wedding coordinator and travel agent, Marcia Perkins. She was incredible! She did all the research for me, I simply told her what we were looking for and our budget.
I was extremely impressed when we arrived at the resort! Jamaica was beautiful! And the resort was luxurious with great food, great entertainment, excellent service and beautiful grounds. The accommodations were large and well kept, and the beach was breathtaking.
The resort staff and locals were great, everything was so laid back, exactly the type of place we wanted to marry.
Our wedding took place on the beach, shoes optional! And it could not have gone better. The site was picturesque, the flowers were lovely, and the steel pan band was the perfect touch!
Marcia took the time to accommodate us and all our guests. She made herself available to me at all hours for planning or advice. I think of Marcia as a dear friend. This was the most important event in our lives and she is a special part of it.
Yeah mon – no problem!
Ted & Alene Whipple
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Laura and Brad - May 26, 2007
Nassau, Bahamas
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| From: | | Laura & Brad Gonzales |
| To: | | DestinationWeddings.com Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding |
| Date: | | June 24, 2007 |
This is Brad and Laura Gonzales. We were married in Nassau, Bahamas on May 26, 2007. We had a wonderful wedding and reception with the help of Sue Ryan of Destination Weddings and Sandra Kemp of Paradise Weddings. We we married at St. Christopher's Church in Lyford Cay, Nassau Bahamas and had our reception at the Wyndham Hotel in Cable Beach. The church is a well kept secret that needs to be shared as it was so beautiful in a gated community. We were able to have our dream wedding with both church and beach pictures.
At first, it was difficult for us to let go and allow someone to handle all of the details for this special day without being there to pick everything out ourselves. However, Sue Ryan helped us pick a location that would allow the majority of our family and friends to attend at reasonable price. She handled all of the travel arrangements for us and our guests and communicated with them from the moment we booked until everyone returned home. She was in contact with the hotel on a regular basis to ensure that all of our guests would be well taken care of. She coordinated with Mrs. Kemp to handle all of the wedding and reception details including the minister, church, flowers, transportation, hair, make-up, photographer, videographer, DJ, food and cake.
Everything turned out to be perfect! The flowers were beautiful. The church was amazing. Father Cartwright, the minister, was wonderful and funny. The photographer and videographer were fantastic and they did a wonderful job coordinating together. The pictures and DVD turned out better than we could have dreamed for. The DJ did a great job and got everyone involved and having fun. The food was delicious. My hair and make-up turned out beautiful. The cake was exactly what I asked for with a beautiful design and flowers.
Our wedding day was not stressful as you hear most bride and grooms complaining about. He spent the day golfing with his family and I spent the morning at the beach and then I was pampered all afternoon including getting my hair done, a manicure and pedicure and my make-up. The private bus arrived to pick up the guests and a limo arrived for the bridal party and we were off to a beautiful sunset wedding at the church with an outside beach/pool reception to follow.
Our family and friends said that it was one of the best weddings that they have been to. It was a nice vacation for our guests and it made memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you Sue Ryan at Destination Weddings for making our wedding a dream come true.
Laura & Brad Gonzales
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Jessica and Daniel - March 16, 2007
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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| From: | | Jessica Pamer |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding Story |
| Date: | | Wednesday, March 28, 2007 |
We just returned from our wedding, which was held on March 16, 2007 at Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
We were fortunate to have 14 of our closest friends and family join us in the celebration, and oh what a celebration it was!
It had always been our intent to have a destination wedding secondary to our busy careers and my propensity to stress out over
pretty much anything.
We did an internet search of different companies specializing in destination weddings, and ultimately chose to go through
DestinationWeddings.com after it was recommended by one of our friends. We were assigned to work with wedding specialist
Debbie R., who worked very hard to make our dream wedding a reality. Debbie turned out to be our saving grace.
She was always available by phone or email whenever I had a question or concern and she took care of all of the arrangements
once we chose the site of our wedding. She even sent emails and made phone calls to some of our guests when they were
procrastinating with making their travel plans, just so that I could relax and not have to deal with the burden.
Since I have two younger siblings under the age of 18, we chose to get married at Beaches, a family resort.
All of us made it to Jamaica and to our hotel without any problems, and we all had beautiful rooms with an ocean view (Debbie
had pre-requested this for all of us). Once there, we met with our wonderful onsite wedding planner Teca, who helped us to
pick out where the ceremony and reception would be held, made all of the photo and salon appointments, and ordered custom-made
flower arrangements based on my description of what I wanted. Every single worker at Beaches Boscobel was incredibly helpful
and seemed sincerely interested in helping to make our wedding perfect. Our only disappointment was the fact that it rained
on our wedding day, but the Jamaicans were keen on pointing out that in their country, rain is a blessing and should be welcomed.
All in all, our wedding was absolutely wonderful, and we would do it all again in a heartbeat. All of our guests had a blast,
some living it up and partying as if we were in college again!
Our guests returned home after 4 days in gorgeous Jamaica, and then we traveled to Beaches Negril Resort & Spa for our honeymoon
(also arranged by Debbie). The hotel staff upgraded our room to one with an ocean view, free of charge, and we spent our
days relaxing by the pool/ocean.
We rode ATVs in the mountains, went on a canopy tour that included 7 oh-so-fun zip lines through the tree tops, and even went
cliff jumping at Rick's Cafe, which boasts the title of one of the world's top 10 bars.
We want to thank the staff at Beaches Boscobel, DestinationWeddings.com, and especially Debbie, for helping to make our wedding
a dream come true. Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Dan & Jessica Pamer
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Alyssa and Luke - February 19, 2007
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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| From: | | Alyssa Cordes |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding Story |
| Date: | | May 21, 2007 |
We are from Byron, Minnesota and our destination wedding was at the Iberostar Quetzal / Tucan in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
We knew that we wanted a destination wedding from the very beginning, we just didn't know how to start planning it. So we started by searching online and we found destinationweddings.com.
Some concerns we had in the beginning of our planning was coordinating our guest's travel arrangements as they were coming from different places in the U.S. and the Dominican Republic. We soon realized that we had nothing to worry about as our Destination Wedding Planner, Nancy Briscoe, was on top of her game and took care of everything for us. Nancy was also able to get contact information for our hotel's wedding planner, Mariela, so that we were able to discuss wedding details via email with her. Nancy made herself available and we were able to communicate often, which made our wedding planning go smoothly.
Our wedding was truly beautiful and everything that we had ever wished for, and more! We couldn't believe how stress-free and wonderful everything was. Our group of 33 family and friends felt truly blessed to be able to share in this special time in our lives with us and enjoyed a vacation of their very own.
Thank you Nancy Briscoe and Destination Weddings for making our dream wedding come true!! We are grateful for all of the work you did to make everything so special!
~Alyssa and Luke Cordes
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Carleen and Steven - June 22, 2007
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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| From: | | Carleen and Steven |
| To: | | DestinationWeddings.com Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Welcome home |
| Date: | | July 2, 2007 |
Judy,
Thank you so much for recommending the Iberostar Del Mar!! Pictures surely did not do justice to the resort. The landscaping and
foliage was absolutely beautiful, not to mention the flamingos and peacocks. We had a total of 72 guests and we must say that they
thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We packed gift bags for our guests and could hardly deliver them to their rooms because they were out
and about at the beach, pool or on day trips. We were so happy that they enjoyed themselves.
As for the ceremony, we practiced on Thursday evening at the gazebo and it went fantastic, even though we just could not see how Reyna
and her staff could accommodate the number of chairs we required. However, let us say that Reyna and the Iberostar people know their
jobs and made the gazebo area look like it was made just for our wedding! Everything turned out better than we could have possibly hoped for, and when Carleen came down the aisle I knew it was perfect. You can see from the picture how beautiful she was.
The reception went off without a hitch as we enjoyed each other and danced the night away. We actually had numerous people tell us that it was the most beautiful wedding that they had been to.
Our honeymoon was also another lifelong remembrance and experience. The room was gorgeous and we took the time to do massages, day trips to Xel-ha, Tulum and Cancun. We even had a romantic candle light dinner on the beach. The honeymoon was so enjoyable that we stayed an extra day, leaving on Friday instead of Thursday.
Again, our many thanks to you - you did a most wonderful job coordinating trips for our guests and recommending both the Iberostar and El Dorado - as we would not have known where to start without you. You have our heartfelt gratitude!!
Carleen and Steven
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Jennifer and Chad - April 6, 2006
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
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| From: | | Jennifer Husbands |
| To: | | Wedding Stories @ DestinationWeddings.com |
| Subject: | | Mexico Wedding |
| Date: | | June 9, 2007 |
When my husband proposed to me we immediately knew we wanted a small destination wedding. I also knew that Mexico would be the most
cost effective - and we would have a great attendance.
Destination Weddings was extremely helpful and did most of the legwork for me. I didn't want to stress about keeping track of who was
coming and all the fine details.
The customized web page was the greatest for Chad and I. I sent out the Save the Date emails and everyone responded quickly. I checked out the page daily to see who had updated their RSVP.
The hotel was great and Deb was outstanding. Not only can your guests make reservations through the Destination Weddings agent, but if by chance you find a competing package through another outlet, they will match it.
Our wedding was truly amazing. I would not have done it any other way. We have now been married a year and still look back at that wonderful day. I have already recommended friends and family to use this website. Thanks for the wonderful memories!
Jennifer Husbands
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Kathleen and Craig - February 17, 2007
Grotto Bay Beach Resort, Bermuda
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| From: | | Katie Duck |
| To: | | DestinationWeddings.com Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our Destination Wedding |
| Date: | | March 6, 2007 |
My fiance and I waited 10 years to get engaged so we needed to have a special wedding. After deciding to do a destination wedding we contacted DestinationWeddings.com. I was introduced to Sue Slater and began working on planning the wedding.
Sue was wonderful from the start. She helped find the perfect resort in Bermuda for our wedding. She also helped me think of the timeline for when to make each decision final. The Grotto Bay Beach Resort in Bermuda was a perfect place for a wedding. We enjoyed the beautiful facilities and location. It was a perfect place for our small wedding!
Sue helped set us up with a wonderful contact at the hotel which made planning the wedding ceremony so easy. I was able to plan everything through email. Sue also helped my parents with their travel arrangments so I didn't need to worry about them.
Thank you!
- Katie Duck
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Ada and Brett, December 8, 2006
Aruba
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| From: | | Ada De Poister |
| To: | | Sharon Kingerski, Destination Wedding Specialist |
| Subject: | | Our Destination Wedding |
| Date: | | January 31, 2007 |
Sharon,
Brett and I would like to thank you for helping us plan such an unforgettable time in Aruba. Every one of our 30 guests had a blast and nobody wanted to go home.
The Divi All Inclusive offered a lot more than any of us had expected. Since we planned the wedding during the low season,
many of our guests got room upgrades. The drinks never stopped and service was wonderful. We all partied as if there was not a care in the world, which was true;
everything was taken care of ahead of time. It is so nice to go to a place where everyone smiles at you, especially when you're getting married.
Everything went according to plan and the whole experience was a dream come true. I couldn't have asked for a better way to get married.
Honeymooning in Bonaire was fabulous; it is definitely a diver's paradise. Staying at Harbor Village was unbelievable, the hotel staff there treated us like royalty and the dive shop staff is among the best we've seen. The whole experience was unforgettable and truly THE WAY to start a new life.
Thank you again Sharon, without your help, we couldn’t have pulled it off.
Brett and Ada De Poister
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Jamia and Kevin, November 9, 2006
Playa Conchal, Costa Rica
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| From: | | Jamia Gaffney |
| To: | | DestinationWeddings.com Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding Story |
| Date: | | January 23, 2007 |
When we first got engaged, we thought we would be way ahead of the game as we had decided a few years prior that we would take the Destination Wedding route after attending a friend's wedding in Mexico.
However, when the day actually arrived, we found ourselves completely overwhelmed by the number of locations to choose from and the details that went along with planning such a huge event so far away.
The first real decision we made in our planning process was to employ the services of Destination Weddings, and it was absolutely the best thing we could have done.
When I spoke to our specialist Deb Ryan for the first time, I just knew everything was going to be fantastic.
And I was right! Deb helped us narrow down our options and provided a great sounding board as we thought everything through. When we decided on Costa Rica, Deb acted as a liaison with the resort . . .
communicating all of our special needs and taking yet another burden off of our shoulders.
Ten months later we had a wonderful event with 45 of our closest friends and family -- all of whom traveled through DestinationWeddings.com. And not one complaint in the bunch! Our group couldn't have been happier
with their time in Costa Rica, the resort, and their overall experience.
Our wedding was -- without question -- everything we ever hoped for and more. Between Debbie and our local coordinator in Costa Rica, everything went perfectly.
Looking around on our wedding day, we couldn't believe how AMAZING everything was. And the week leading up to the big event proved to be an incredible bonding time for our families and friends.
At the reception people were so comfortable with each other that it felt like everyone had known each other for years . .
. all of our worlds colliding. In the jungle! And just for us. It was truly perfect and absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you Deb Ryan and Destination Weddings for everything that you did to make it happen! We wish we could do it all over again.
Best,
Jamia and Kevin
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Alana and Bryan - August 5, 2006
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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| From: | | Alana Adamson |
| To: | | Destination Wedding Travel - Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding |
| Date: | | August 25, 2006 |
We had an unbelievable wedding. The fact that we were able to get 40 of our closest family and friends down to Mexico to celebrate our wedding was fantastic.
But we not only celebrated on the day of the wedding, we were able to enjoy the company of our guests for 3 days at the beautiful El Dorado Resort as well.
The wedding coordinators helped to take care of all of the details before the day of the wedding, so that I (the stressed out bride) could enjoy my friends and
family and enjoy the special weekend. They were such a tremendous help. On the day of the wedding they helped to coordinate all of the bridesmaids and groomsmen with
ease. The chapel was decorated gorgeously and they were able to close down one of the restuarants to host our reception. I cried so hard at the end of the evening
because I didn't want it to end.
One of the biggest reasons that our wedding was such a huge success was because of our choice in destinations. Judy Hack did an amazing job finding the perfect resort
to accommodate our vision. We told her we wanted an all-inclusive resort, adults-only with a chapel on site, and of course something that would be affordable to
our guests. She helped to point us in the right direction. Thanks Judy!!
We have wonderful memories and great pictures to help us revisit that special weekend for years to come.
Alana and Bryan Adamson
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Angela and Sean - August 5, 2006
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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| From: | | Angela Barker |
| To: | | Destination Wedding Travel - Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our wedding story |
| Date: | | August 18, 2006 |
Hi, this is Angela and Sean Barker from Simpsonville, SC. We recently got back from our wedding and honeymoon at Sunscape The Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
When Sean and I finally decided on a date to get married we had about 5 months to plan a wedding. I knew from the beginning that I wanted a destination wedding,
but Sean had some concerns. He is from Trinidad and that was originally where we wanted to go. But when Midge, our travel agent, told us the cost we decided it was
too expensive for all of our guests to attend within 5 months. Midge worked diligently to provide us with many destinations to choose from based on who was attending,
what we liked to do, and what we envisioned for our special day. She was absolutely amazing and was able to address Sean's concerns. Based on all of the input from Midge,
Sean and I eventually chose Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Midge was able to find the best packages for us and all of our guests and handled all of our travel arrangements.
Sean and I fell in love with the all-inclusive resort, Sunscape The Beach in Punta Cana, as soon as we read about it and saw pictures. I was a little nervous about my
guests being comfortable and happy with the resort. I should not have wasted my time worrying! All of our 14 guests were happy and excited and could not stop talking
about how wonderful it was.
The entire staff was helpful and courteous and really went above and beyond to make sure we were all happy and had a great time. The photographer was ingenious and all
of our pictures were beautiful. The wedding ceremony was just perfect, we had an 8 p.m. wedding at the gazebo and it was magical. The dinner and cake were delicious
and we had our first dance as Mr. & Mrs. Barker at Sunscape's very own Desires Disco.
Thank you Midge and DestinationWeddings.com for making August 5, 2006 perfect and unforgettable for Sean and I and all of our guests.
And for all of you wanting to have a destination wedding, GO FOR IT, you will not regret it!
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Lisa and Todd - July 8, 2006
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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| From: | | Lisa Caskey |
| To: | | Destination Wedding Travel - Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Thank you |
| Date: | | July 18, 2006 |
We have just returned from our wedding and honeymoon, which was the most amazing trip of our lives, thanks to Andrea Markus-O'Grady and Destination Wedding Travel.
We knew that we wanted a destination wedding from the moment we got engaged, but we had no idea how to plan one. We started searching the internet and found several
companies that plan destination weddings. We tried a few but not one of them was helpful or responsive - until we found DestinationWeddings.com and Andrea, and
then everything changed.
After months of trying to make a decision we decided on the beautiful all-inclusive Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and it was more than
we could have ever imagined. We wanted a stress free wedding that would allow us to spend time with each other and our guests and not have to worry about all the
details involved in putting together a wedding and that is exactly the way it was. Everything was taken care of and was above and beyond our expectations. And to
top it off, our wedding day pictures taken by Alejandro Galera with GB Studio & Media were magnificent and so was the resort Wedding Coordinator, Wendy del Roseario.
We can not thank Andrea enough for everything she did to help make this a wonderful and memorable trip for us and our 31 guests. Not only did Andrea coordinate all of
the travel for us and our guests, but she also became a friend who cared and always took time to help us through any situation that arose. We could not have done
this without her help. Thank you so much for making our wedding and honeymoon a perfect week in paradise.
Todd and Lisa Caskey
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Kristina and Rhett - June 30, 2006
Jamaica
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| From: | | Kristina Schwartzkopf |
| To: | | Destination Wedding Travel - Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our wedding story |
| Date: | | August 15, 2006 |
Hi Judy,
Rhett and I had a wonderful time at Couples San Souci. The resort was absolutely gorgeous and the service blew us away. We have so many great memories.
We got married in a gazebo over the water. It was beautiful, although very short. And our photographer, Diana Campbell, far exceeded our expectations. She really
made our wedding day fantastic, so I can't help but rave.
As for the rest of the trip, the food was absolutely delicious, they served the best coffee I've ever had, and the rooms were extremely elegant.
The staff also put fresh flowers on our bed every day, which I loved. It was just as you said, very classy. One thing though - our trip was just too long for such
a small and quiet place. (I think I remember you warning me that 10 days may be too long, but I was stubborn!) If we go back, we'll probably go to
Negril (for the beaches), and we'll avoid vacationing in a tropical climate in the middle of July!
Anyway, thanks so much for all of your help and patience with my never-ending questions. Even though I know you were busy, you made us feel
like we were the only ones you were working with. You are a fantastic wedding planner and I'd recommend you and Destination Weddings to anyone.
Take care,
Kristina and Rhett Schwartzkopf
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Holly and Eddie - June 3, 2006
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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| From: | | Holly Brown |
| To: | | Destination Wedding Travel - Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our wedding story |
| Date: | | August 8, 2006 |
Andrea, you are the best!
Our destination wedding could not have been more perfect, and without you, it would have been a wedding-planning nightmare.
Eddie and I are not only very grateful that we found DestinationWeddings.com in the first place, but we have truly been blessed to have
had the opportunity to work with you!
With thirty guests in five different states and many budgets to work with, we were skeptical at first that we could plan a destination wedding successfully,
even with your help. But we completely relinquished all of our concerns and fears and replaced them with the utmost confidence in you almost immediately.
Your relentless efforts and your meticulous attention to detail from the very beginning helped it all come together. You genuinely cared, which is why we all
loved working with you (and we will continue working with you)!
Thank you for so many things: your recommendations, your honesty, your worldly travel insights, your commitment to making everything stress free,
your help every step of the way, and most of all for the friendship we have developed.
Your personal touch made June 3 the most special day of our lives.
Holly and Eddie
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Barbara and David - June 26, 2006
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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| From: | | Barbara Blazek |
| To: | | Destination Wedding Travel - Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Picture and story |
| Date: | | August 26, 2006 |
David and I were interested in a hassle free, low stress, but beautiful wedding. We knew that regardless of where we chose,
our family and friends would need to travel, so we thought a "destination wedding" would be the answer.
Right after signing up with DestinationWeddings.com, Judy Hack began helping us research the perfect places for us and our guests. With her help,
we chose the Iberostar's Paraiso del Mar in the Riviera Maya. It was gorgeous.
We had a fantastic vacation visiting, playing and truly enjoying time with our 58 guests.
The grounds were beautiful, employees very accommodating, photographer was excellent and the food was delicious too. This trip allowed me a chance to enjoy the company
of my friends and family without the last minute stress over wedding details.
The "icing on the cake" would have to have been the amazing honeymoon Judy set us up with the day after the wedding. David and I went to
Secrets Excellence - an all-inclusive, couples only resort. We loved the time with all of our guests, but relished the time by ourselves afterwards!
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Kelly and Stephen - June 23, 2006
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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| From: | | Kelly Coulter |
| To: | | Destination Wedding Travel - Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our wedding story |
| Date: | | July 25, 2006 |
Hi, my name is Kelly Coulter and my husband's name is Stephen Coulter. We're from Austin, Texas, and we had the most fabulous dream wedding experience in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. At first it was a little difficult to imagine a wedding in a place that we'd never seen before, and we were a little hesitant about trusting someone we'd never met face-to-face with our wedding. But now that it's all over with we can't imagine having done it any other way!
Veronica was so incredibly helpful -- our family and friends found her to be so accommodating. The wedding was phenomenal. Everything from start to finish including our travel arrangements was unbelievably perfect, and we would not have changed a thing. We definitely recommend Destination Weddings for anybody considering having a destination wedding. It was spectacular.
Thank you so much Veronica and Destination Weddings!
Kelly and Stephen Coulter
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Kaye and Carlo - June 23, 2006
Jamaica
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| From: | | Kaye Reid Lombardo, MD |
| To: | | Destination Wedding Travel - Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our wedding story |
| Date: | | July 13, 2006 |
Hello,
First of all I don't think that I could have done any of this without my DWT Specialist Karin Patrick. She was fantastic. She followed up quickly on
all questions and requests. She served as a wonderful negotiator with the hotel and got room upgrades and great packages for my guests.
I listened to her advice on many issues and she was always right. She kept in touch with me almost daily by email and phone so that I could be happy with the wedding.
My wedding was absolutely perfect! All that I wanted was done. None of my guests had any issues with travel. The group rate negotiated was fair and affordable.
I will definitely keep Karin as my personal travel agent for all of my anniversary and family trips. I would recommend DWT to any bride wanting to marry outside of the
US. Look at how happy we are!
Kaye Reid Lombardo, MD
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Sarah and Todd - June 22, 2006
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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| From: | | Sarah Siefert |
| To: | | Destination Wedding Travel - Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Wedding Story and Pictures |
| Date: | | July 7, 2006 |
Judy,
Thank you so much for everything you've done for us. Everything turned out absolutely perfect! Our wedding at Iberostar Paraiso
Maya turned out even better than we imagined. The resort itself was wonderful and a lot of fun for us and our family. It was the
perfect suggestion for our wedding destination. Our honeymoon resort, Secrets Excellence, was absolutely outstanding, too. The food,
the staff, just everything was fantastic. We both felt like royalty at both resorts and would recommend both resorts to anybody.
You did a wonderful job helping us choose our resorts! Throughout the planning process you also helped ease my mind too.
Working with you was great and we will recommend you to anyone who is planning a destination wedding in the future.
Thank you so much for helping us plan the perfect wedding!
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Siefert
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Lisa and Tony, May 5, 2006
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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| From: | | Lisa Whigham |
| To: | | DestinationWeddings.com Wedding Stories |
| Subject: | | Our Wedding Story |
| Date: | | April 23, 2007 |
Hi, my name is Lisa Whigham. My husband Tony and I are from Lexington, South Carolina, and we married at the Melia Caribe Tropical in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
I knew I wanted to do something different for our wedding, something that captured who both my husband and I are. We want to thank Sheila Hyman with Destination Weddings for making that happen and for such an amazing job.
We had concerns at first with placing our trust in a website and someone we did not know. From the first time we spoke with Sheila, she put us at ease.
All the arrangements were taken care of, and this was a truly stress-free wedding. My dad's flight was cancelled, and when Sheila called to tell him, she already had the information for the new flight booked. All of our 13 guests arrived with no problems.
When we arrived, the resort was nothing short of amazing! We were treated like royalty from beginning to end. Anjelica, our on-site coordinator, met with us the morning after our arrival.
We discussed the seating arrangements, flowers, music, etc. Then all we had to do was relax with our family and friends until the big moment. Everything was taken care of and we didn't worry at all!!!
The horse and carriage picked my mom and I up from our room, and took us to the ceremony. All the resort guests and employees we passed along the way shouted congratulations and well wishes.
I felt like a princess. As I walked up the path to the gazebo | |
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