Couple: MariLynne & Nick Wedding Date: 7/11/14 Resort Name & Destination: The Beloved Hotel in Playa Mujeres, Mexico Number of Guests: 40 Wedding/Reception Shoes: Badgley Mischka (these were my something old, I wore them for my sister’s wedding) Photography: FineArts Studio (photographers were Diego & Alvaro) Wedding Jewelry: My earrings by Alexis Bittar were my favorite, they looked like they…
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Hidden within a secluded enclave in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the romantic, adults-only IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall exudes beachfront elegance from the moment you arrive. Extraordinary landscapes, all-inclusive luxury and top-notch service are just a few things that make this palatial property worth raving about! If you’re looking for a great beach to sink your toes into, this strip of powdery white…
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Couple: Joe & Elise Wedding Date: July 4th 2014 Resort Name & Destination: IBEROSTAR Rose Hall Beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica Number of Guests: 75 The (brief) story of how you met/fell in love: After living in the city for a few years, I moved home and connected with some old friends. We decided to go to a party. Joe…
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Couple: William and Paige Wedding Date: 02/05/2014 Location/Resort: Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa in La Romana, Dominican Republic Number of Guests: 45 The (brief) story of how you met/fell in love: Will and I met 7 years ago while I was working in a local pub and he was a patron, Will is a custom farmer, and he was…
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Name: BlueBay Villas Doradas Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Why it’s hidden: On the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic coast, Puerto Plata sees less traffic than other parts of the island. Nicknamed “The Bride of the Atlantic” for its natural beauty, this area has 62 miles worth of pristine white sand beaches and beautiful sunsets. For couples that love to be on the water, these…
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Legend has it that the term honeymoon comes from a type of fermented honey wine that newlyweds would drink during the first full moon cycle of their marriage. Said to promote fertility and unify them as a couple, it was the sweet start of the couple’s life together. Though we may have moved on to pinots and cabernets, the honeymoon…
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Quick: does this sound like you as a couple? Your weekend is mapped out with plans to hit the newest restaurant opening, that buzzed about hidden spa or an off-the-beaten path nightclub. Your friends and family are constantly asking for your excellent advice on everything from the best romantic getaway spot to the chicest beaches and secluded hotel gems. If…
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Sorting through the bevy of romantic all-inclusive resorts options for a dream wedding or honeymoon is in many ways like filtering through the dating pool. You think you know what you’re looking for, but then quickly realize that finding ‘the right one’ isn’t as easy as it looks on paper. Particularly for such a monumental, romantic occasion, you want to…
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Let’s face it: most of us don’t need an excuse to think about food in our daily lives. It’s a tireless pleasure that never seems to lose its appeal, whether we’re savoring a Saturday morning brunch with girlfriends, hosting a leisurely dinner party, or reaching for that devilishly good brownie between conference calls. Still, for something that plays so prominently…
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Picture a resort perched on top of a mountain, surrounded by jungle, overlooking the ocean. This describes the Grand Bahia Principe Cayacoa, in Samana, Dominican Republic. No wonder Joanna and Scott chose to have their wedding here! “Scott and I knew a destination wedding was perfect for us because it gave us a chance to celebrate with our friends and family…
