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  1. Phoebe & Jonathan were married on 6/28/2012 Phoebe (MrsElephant) used the BDW Community to bring her destination wedding to life. Phoebe gives back to the BDW Community as she kindly shares the details of her perfect day in the interview below. Wedding Profile The Bride Phoebe The Groom Jonathan Hometown Toronto, Canada Wedding Date June 28, 2012 Wedding Location Miskawaan Estate, Villa Lotus, Koh Samui, Thailand Why did you choose to have a destination wedding? We always knew we wanted an intimate wedding on a beach somewhere. Our families are from all over the world so everyone would have to fly somewhere anyway. We liked the idea of a mini vacation for our family and closest friends and while they witness our union. We were able to convince our parents that we would still incorporate Chinese traditions in a nontraditional setting. We didn't want to sacrifice the experience of the tea ceremony so we were prepared to bring everything we needed for that no matter where we chose as our destination. In the end, the wedding turned out perfectly and everyone enjoyed their little getaway too. Why did you choose your location? We were looking for a beautiful venue on a quiet beach and Miskawaan was just that! We rented 2 adjacent villas and my guests stayed with me in one while my husband's stayed with him at the other. We were not allowed to see each other the night before the wedding, so being able to have our own "homes" meant we didn't have to spend our last night single hiding in our rooms to avoid bumping into each other. Plus it was nice to spend an evening catching up with family and friends who all flew all the way to Thailand for us and haven't seen in a long time. What were your wedding colors and/or theme? We had different colour themes for different aspects of our wedding day. For the tea ceremony, it was the traditional lucky China red. We brought different red decorations and red lanterns with us to Thailand. Our wedding attire was red and my traditional wedding dress had gold and silver thread embroideries of dragons and phoenixes. Since the morning was going to be about everything red, we wanted to switch to a white theme for the beach ceremony to compliment the beautiful natural surrounding. Some brides mind other guests wearing white on the wedding day, but I didn't mind at all. We had a small guest list of 24 including bride and groom. To me, every single guest there was just as special as the bride. Besides, wearing white makes everybody more comfortable under the heat of the sun! As for the reception, I had really wanted to bring paper lanterns to decorate the reception space. I didn't want to do red, and it's unlucky to hang white lanterns according to Chinese culture. In the end we decided pink, to match the pink wedding dress my moth er wore on her wedding day that I was going to wear for the reception. Every wedding is special in its own right. What made your wedding unique? I think every wedding is special in their own way but what made my wedding different from the weddings I've been to or seen on this site is our special guest - the elephant! My husband's entrance on the elephant was really awesome. My husband loves cars, but after the wedding he told me that riding in on the elephant was cooler than arriving in any exotic car! Photos with our enormous new friend also turned out awesome, so our experience with her is truly unforgettable. What makes our relationship special is that we spent 6 of the 8 years of our relationship long distance. Long distance isn't a 2 hour drive long, but a 16 hour flight LOOOONG! We saw each other 1 to 3 times a year for a maximum of 10 days. Many have asked us how we did it, and I really have no idea! It took lots of love and trust, and more love and trust. It wasn't easy waking up when he was about to go to bed, but I'm so glad we made it. Now we have the rest of our lives to be together! One of the major challenges of putting together a destination wedding is finding and working with your ideal vendors from afar. What wedding vendors did you use to put together this spectacular wedding? Photographer -- Matt and Sol from Del Sol Wedding Coordinator -- Faraway Weddings based in Koh Samui, Thailand Wedding Dress --ME! I am not a dress designer but I had dress ideas in my head and had them custom made You were an active member of BDW and created some great content. Could you please summarize (with hyperlinks) some of your best work for us? Mrs. Elephant's Dream Wedding Photos FOR SALE: Mrs. Elephant's Gorgeous Rose Dress FOR SALE: Mrs. Elephant's Custom Wedding Dress FOR SALE: Mrs. Elephant's Red Silk Cheongsam Dress for Tea Ceremony FOR SALE: Mrs. Elephant's White Wedding Dress for TTD Here are more photos from Phoebe & Jonathan's wedding: Your Wedding was absolutely beautiful! Your posts and reviews will be extrememely helpful to our new brides. Thank you for sharing your special day with us at BDW. Dear members, if you planned your wedding with the help of our community we would love to hear from you. Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in sharing your wedding experience with us. For more information here is the "BDW Real Weddings | Featured Wedding Submission Information Thread" Thanks!
  2. beautiful wedding and pictures. we would love to feature it... if you would like to be featured: PM Me (Tammy Host) with the following information (just copy and paste it into a pm to me and answer the questions) with the subject line "BDW Featured wedding application": Bride & Groom name (If you do not feel comfortable with your full name, first names are fine): BDW Username: Wedding Date: Hometown: Wedding Location (Resort Name, Villa Name, City & Country): This part should be 1-2 paragraphs answers for each question. Why did you choose to have a destination wedding? Why did you choose your location? Colors and/or theme? What made your wedding special? or what makes your relationship special? Vendor list: Photog, florist, wedding coordinator, wedding dress designer, invitation company, etc. Links to related bdw reviews? or buy, sell, trade listings? Please include a picture of you and your new husband (wife) and other pictures including of location and wedding details.
  3. Just a reminder, the wedding webinar for The Royal Cancun and Gran Caribe is this weekend. There is still time to register.
  4. Just a reminder, the wedding webinar for The Royal Cancun and Gran Caribe is this weekend. There is still time to register.
  5. Just a reminder, the wedding webinar for The Royal Cancun and Gran Caribe is this weekend. There is still time to register.
  6. or call 888-471-1950 A MAKEOVER FIT FOR A ROCKSTAR Hard Rock Hotel Cancun Receive Reduced Rates and a $500 Resort Credit* with the Grand Opening Special! 3 nights from $556 A Backstage Pass into the Rockin' New Look: Q: What was the property's name prior to the re-branding? A: Cancun Palace Q: How many guestrooms are available at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun? A: 601 Guest Rooms: 45 Deluxe, 133 Deluxe Gold, 256 Deluxe Platinum, 60 Deluxe Family, 61 Deluxe Diamond, 46 Rock Suite Platinum Q:When was the re-branding complete? A: Opened August 1, 2012 Q: Provide a brief description of the property's location. A: Hotel is located in the heart of the Cancun Hotel Zone Q: What is the most interesting change from a design perspective? A: The Hard Rock brand gives the hotel a completely new and exciting feel. Hard Rock Hotel Cancun has a more visible appeal through its theme of excitement, luxury and Rock & Roll. Q: Provide a brief summary of the enhancements that have been completed. A: The lobby area has been newly decorated to include memorabilia from local and internationally acclaimed music artists. The guest shop has become an interactive and fun Rock Shop. The gym has transitioned into a state of the art Body Rock fitness center. The spa has been upgraded to the Rock Spa® which includes an outdoor palapa-style massage area. For guests traveling with children, The Little Big Club™ Kids Club is available. This includes interactivities for children with their favorite characters, Thomas the Tank Engine™ & Friends Activity Station, Barney's TM Music Room, Bob the Builder™ Construction Zone and Angelina the Ballerina™ Dance Studio! About Makeover Mondays Makeover Mondays will help showcase the before and after looks and styles of each participating property and keep you aware of any new and exciting restorations, additions, improvements or changes made by a hotel or resort. We anticipate this promotion to become a valuable tool to use to guide your clients in the right direction when choosing their dream vacation destination. ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION PACKAGE PRICE IS PER PERSON AND INCLUDES: • 3-night hotel accommodations • Roundtrip airport transfers • Hotel tax • All meals, unlimited drinks and snacks, non-motorized watersports, entertainment and much more! Booking Window: now – 12/20/12 Travel Window: now – 12/23/12 Grand Opening Special (HR OPENING) is valid for bookings made by 12/20/12 and traveled 9/1/12 – 12/23/12. Advertised rates as listed above are valid for bookings made by 12/23/12 and traveled 9/1/12 – 12/23/12. *$500 resort credit promotion is valid for bookings made now – 12/15/12 and traveled now – 12/23/12. $500 resort credit is valid when booking a minimum of three nights. Full resort credit is applicable to The Colin Cowie Weddings Collection. It does not apply to any other package or optional services. Resort credit is only applicable towards wedding collections with a price value of $3,000 or higher. Full resort credit may be used towards the upgraded wine selection. Premium wine list is not available for room service menu. Full resort credit may be used towards romantic dinner. Romantic dinner is valid for lobster and premium champagne for 2 adults; additional bottles of Champagne incur on additional cost. Romantic dinners are for couples and adults only and do not apply to parties of more than two people. Resort credit may not be used to purchase romantic dinners at other resorts. Full resort credit may be used on room upgrades. Room upgrades do not apply to Hard Rock Presidential Suite or Hard Rock Family Caribbean Family Suite room categories. Full resort credit may be used towards tours. Tours are subject to availability. Tours provided by Palace Vacation Planners. Not applicable to excursions provided by other operators. Full resort credit may be used towards golf. Golf is subject to space and availability. Resort Credit is valid for golf rounds at regular price and can be used towards green fees and a shared cart only. Golf rounds include early fee, green fee, twilight fee, and junior fee and exclude all other fees or concepts. Resort Credit cannot be used at the Pro shop or towards clubs, rental equipment, shoe rental, or the purchase of other products. Maximum resort credit for spa/beauty salon is $100. Resort credit is not applicable for products at the beauty salon and spa. All services purchased with the resort credit must be purchased at retail price. Resort credit is non-transferable, noncumulative and cannot be held over for future stays. All services purchased with the resort credit must be purchased at retail price. Not applicable or combinable with any other credits or discounts. Reservations for services and amenities must be requested at the resort upon arrival. All services and products are subject to availability and restrictions may apply. Up to $300 may be used at the Oro Nightclub towards a bottle of Moet champagne served at the bar on any night except on nights with private events. Champagne bottle will be served at a table only with a reservation and agreeing to a minimum consumption amount. Valid only for 1 bottle per stay. Full Resort Credit may be used at the Resort Credit Shop. When using Resort Credit for Rock Shops, resort credit shop and other products and services of this promotion. Resort credit may not be used towards additional packages from Rock Shot such as enlargements photo books albums and others. Resort credit has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for other goods or services. Resort credit is applicable for groups of 25 rooms and under and is not applicable to Famtrips, travel agent or employee rates, complimentary incentives or compensatory stays. No refunds will be issued for unused credit. As of April 1, 2012 a tax and service fee will be applied to all Resort Credit items. This must be paid in cash, credit or other authorized form of payment at time of check out. This payment cannot come from the Resort Credit. Blackout, holiday and peak season surcharges apply. Rate and promotion are accurate at time of printing and is subject to changes, exceptions, cancellation charges and restrictions. Valid for new bookings only. Rate is subject to change based on currency fluctuations. Additional higher priced packages available. Not responsible for errors or omissions in the posting of this information.
  7. or call 888-471-1950 Book Early & Save up to $366 Per Couple on Winter Travel in Mexico!* Reduced Rates Plus Reduced Rates on Green Fees!** 3 All-inclusive nights from: CANCUN Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa $552 Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa is located in the heart of the Hotel Zone, with a newly expanded beach, stylish elegance and lively ambiance. This fabulous beachfront resort offers an impressive variety of accommodations, including Family Jr. Suites, Gran Master Suites, and the Presidential Suites. This resort features 8 restaurants, bars, 24-hour VIP Clubs and entertainment for all ages where families, couples and singles all mingle effortlessly. Personal touches by a dedicated staff make this a unique resort. THE ROYAL Cancun*–Adults only $840 THE ROYAL Cancun, Real's flagship resort, is conveniently located in the heart of Cancun's Hotel Zone and located just steps away from the world-class shopping and exciting nightlife. The beachfront Swim-up suites are beyond romantic! A beautiful beach plus an array of spectacular dining options, chic bars and intimate loungers, guarantees a great escape to the sun! RIVIERA MAYA THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen–Adults only $878 Constantly Redesigned and Redefined! Discover an explosion of luxury around every corner at THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen, located in downtown Playa del Carmen just steps away from cosmopolitan 5th Avenue. Boasting one of the best beaches in the Riviera Maya plus an array of gourmet dining options, chic bars and lounges! All-inclusive package prices are per person and include: Roundtrip hotel transfers • 3-night hotel accommodations • Hotel tax and service charges All meals, drinks and snacks • Daily activities • Nightly entertainment • Non-motorized watersports and much more! Reduced rate promotion (EB12) at hotels listed above is valid when booked by 11/30/12 for travel 12/24/12-3/31/13. **Green fees promotion at THE ROYAL Cancun and Gran Caribe Real Cancun are valid at the Jack Nicklaus signature 18-hole Riviera Cancun Golf Club. Green fees promotion for THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen are valid at the Robert Von Hagge Playacar Golf Club. Unlimited green fees are valid at THE ROYAL Cancun and THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen. 50% credit on green fees is offered at Gran Caribe Real Cancun. Use of a golf cart is mandatory at all courses for all players, fees to be paid at the Golf Club. *Savings per couple at THE ROYAL Cancun is based on a 3-night stay in a Royal Junior Suite room category when booked by 11/30/12 for travel 1/2/13-1/31/13. Rates are land only, per person, based on double occupancy in specific room categories, and are valid when booked by 11/30/12 for travel 1/2/13-1/31/13. Blackout, weekend, holiday peak season surcharges apply. Rates and promotion are accurate at time of publication and are subject to changes, exceptions, cancellation charges and restrictions. All advertised savings are reflected in price. Rates are subject to change based on currency fluctuations. Not responsible for errors or omissions in the publication of this information. Additional higher priced packages available. Valid for new bookings only.
  8. or call 888-471-1950 Triple your fun in Montego Bay - From $156 pp/pn Come and stay at Sandals Carlyle and you will not only experience a romantic, intimate 52-room hideaway but two other resorts as well, Sandals Montego and Sandals Royal Caribbean. Yes, for the price of one, you will get to dine at all restaurants - up to 14, sun-bathe on all beaches and delight with every amenity including roundtrip transportation between the resorts. SANDALS CARLYLE - Intimate Beachside Inn Experience You and your loved one will enjoy penthouse-level suites with our renowned butler service; 24-hour room service for all rooms, gourmet dining, unlimited land & water sports and so much more! All prices featured on this email are correct at the time of publication. However, prices are subject to change without notice. Prices are land only, per person, based on double occupancy on a 7-night stay for travel on select dates. Blackout dates may apply. Air credit of up to $155 offer is valid for new US and Canadian bookings made by Oct. 9. It must be booked in conjunction with a land only or air-inclusive vacation package, which includes a minimum of 6 consecutive nights stay. Limit of one Air Credit per booked room and minimum double occupancy required. For complete offer details click here. Save up to 65% offer is valid for new US and Canadian bookings made by Oct. 9, 2012 at select Sandals Resorts and room categories for specific travel dates. Blackout dates may apply. Maximum 2 person limit for offer. Offer is based on double occupancy, minimum 3-paid nights stay. Free Night offer is valid for new bookings made by Oct. 9, 2012 at select Sandals Resorts and select room categories for specific travel dates. Maximum 2 person limit for offer. Blackout dates may apply. Offers are not combinable with any other free night promotion or credit night vouchers. Not responsible for errors or omissions.
  9. Rates should be lower than $500 a night... closer to the $330-400 per night for double occupancy for november.. if you want to get some rates, you might want to try one of the BDW Travel Agents. We Specialize in Destination weddings. You can contact us HERE! If you do not know what TA you want to work with, just fill out the form Contact a Destination Wedding Specialist HERE and I will direct you to the best agent that fits your needs. You can contact us: Contact a Destination Wedding Specialist HERE and I will direct you to the best agent that fits your needs. You can read some of our reviews here: Wright Travel Agency ~ Destination Wedding Specialist Reviews HERE
  10. I apologize. We had some technical difficulties and had to cancel this webinar. It has been reschedule for Sat. Dec. 1 @ 9:00am PST. Thank you so much for your understanding!
  11. this webinar is starting in less than 30 minutes. there is still time to register
  12. bumping. there is still time to sign-up. this webinar is tomorrow evening!
  13. or call 888-471-1950 Karisma Hotels & Resorts are now in Negril, Jamaica We are excited to announce our newest property along the beautiful Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Jamaica. Seashore Bay Beach Resort is situated on lush grounds in a beachfront paradise. About Karisma - Karisma Hotels & Resorts is renowned for revolutionizing the all-inclusive category with its award-winning Gourmet Inclusive concept, featuring world-renowned chefs, sommeliers, and high-end gourmet cuisine served a la carte. The premier collection of 11 properties comprised of El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels, El Dorado Generations, and Azul Hotels and Villas by Karisma, are all located in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Seashore Bay Beach Resort is the first Karisma property outside of Mexico. So what will happen next? Following a 60 day transition period, the 128-room Seashore Bay Beach Resort will operate as an all-inclusive property for couples, singles and families. It will be ready to welcome guests as of DECEMBER 1, 2012. Guests will enjoy an all-inclusive experience with nine categories of rooms and suites with garden and ocean views, two pools, three specialty restaurants, a spa, various activities and entertainment, and a kid’s club.
  14. we are constantly doing maintenance but I just made a few posts with pics... let me try one now.
  15. BDW Wedding Webinar Schedule for 2012
  16. or call 888-471-1950 Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla INCLUDES 3 nights, Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla, all-inclusive & hotel transfers. BONUS save up to 45% & $100 resort credit. MY TIME EXCLUSIVE stay 6 nights or longer & receive up to a $100 resort credit & save 20% on spa treatments. Airfare Additional. Itinerary & Pricing Travel Dates Departure City Pricing 20 Aug 12 - 22 Dec 12 Land Only from $425.00* CST # 2084813 *Conditions Apply: For air-inclusive prices, additional fees for baggage may apply. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding their checked baggage policies. Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations. Tour and land packages only include round-trip midweek fares from select cities and do not include meals unless otherwise indicated. Savings reflect land prices only and vary by resort and travel dates. Availability is limited. Seats may not be available on all flights or tours. Rates and/or package prices on airfares, cruises and tours are subject to holiday blackouts, peak period surcharges, and cancellation charges may be applicable of up to the full price paid depending on the fare and/or package and when it is cancelled. U.S. or international government imposed taxes and fees of up to $60 may apply on arrivals and departures depending on the itinerary chosen, and are payable to the appropriate airport authority. Some fares may be non-refundable, but may be exchanged for a fee of up to $200, plus any additional airfare costs due to difference in new airfares. Other restrictions may apply and vary by resort and airline carrier.
  17. if you have not signed up for our webinars, there's still time! --------------------- We are still waiting to hear back from Iberostar. they have been a little slow with their response.
  18. or call 888-471-1950 Your Wedding, Your Style at Sandals® Resorts! Sandals Resorts believes that couples shouldn't have to compromise on their wedding day, so they have decided to venture away from offering pre-packaged weddings. Now, they offer a fully customizable destination wedding with all of the romantic touches of a traditional wedding. After all, this is the bride and grooms' wedding and it should reflect their style and everything they ever dreamed of. CST # 2084813 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Rates and promotions are accurate at time of printing and are subject to changes, exceptions, cancellation charges and restrictions. All advertised savings are reflected in rate. Rates are subject to change based on currency fluctuations. Not responsible for errors or omissions in the distribution of this email. Valid for new bookings only.
  19. Just a reminder that the Karisma Hotels Wedding Webinar is this saturday. For more information or the link to register, go here: Karisma Hotels Wedding Webinar Oct. 6 @ 6:00PM PST
  20. Just a reminder that the Karisma Hotels Wedding Webinar is this saturday. For more information or the link to register, go here: Karisma Hotels Wedding Webinar Oct. 6 @ 6:00PM PST
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