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    More information about "Carnival Liberty Eastern Caribbean Wedding"
    Erica and Al's Carnival Cruise Wedding Erica and Al were wed on April 3, 2012. Erica, username acireta, used the BDW Community to bring her destination wedding to life. Erica gives back to the BDW Community as she kindly shares the details of her perfect day in an interview below. Wedding Profile The Bride Erica Taffs The Groom Al Kruse Hometown Downers Grove, IL Wedding Date April 3, 2012 Wedding Locations Shoreside wedding during Carnival Liberty Eastern Caribbean cruise Ceremony at Limetree Beach, St. Thomas, USVI; Reception at Iggie’s Beach Bar, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, St. Thomas, USVI. Why did you choose to have a destination wedding? We both have huge families and have been to a lot of local weddings in the past few years, so we chose a destination wedding to keep costs down and to try something a little different from other family weddings. Having our wedding during a Caribbean cruise was the best option for us to (affordable) get to see a lot of places in a short amount of time with lots of things to see and try! Why did you choose your location? When we had been dating for a few months, we started joking about how someday we’d get married on St. Thomas. “St. Thomas” became a secret phrase for us that we would say when we wanted to secretly communicate with each other, often when someone would ask us about our future plans for getting married. When the time came to plan, we decided we wanted to do a cruise that stopped on St. Thomas instead of spending a week on the island. When it came time to choose a ceremony location, we wanted a quiet private beach, and Limetree Beach fit the bill perfectly – shade, sand, privacy, affordable site fee. We wanted a very casual venue for the reception, a place where we could spend plenty of time with our guests, especially those that weren’t cruising with us. Iggie’s Beach Bar at Bolongo Bay Resort was a perfect fit for us. Guests ordered what they wanted off the menu, they set aside a whole open-air area of the restaurant for us and let us stay all day, the service was relaxed but attentive and quick, and the food was delicious! What were your wedding colors and/or theme? Our colors were Malibu blue, black and white. We wanted a minimalistic feel, with plenty of beach and tropical elements thrown in. We used palm trees on our monogram and stationery. Every wedding is special in its own right. What made your wedding unique? I did a TON of DIY stuff for our wedding – budgets, checklists, monograms, invitations, OOT bags, bouquets, boutonnieres, ceremony details. I obsessed over details for 15 months, but on the wedding day, I was able to sit back, relax and just let everything happen. It was a perfect day! Throughout the whole planning process, Al was wonderful and supportive. If there was something he felt strongly about, he spoke up. I ran everything by him all the time to make sure we were on the same page with our vision of the wedding. In the end, it truly was OUR wedding, not MY wedding, which was very important to me from the beginning. 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? Travel Agent – Patty Jordan (aka TA Patty), Wright Travel Agency Wedding Coordinator – Janelle Scott of Island Bliss Weddings Officiant – Stuart Scott Photographer – Eric Johnson of Paradise Pictures Ceremony Location – Limetree Beach Lunch Reception Venue – Iggie’s Beach Bar at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort Wedding Dress – Enzoani “Fabi” Clutch – David’s Bridal Jewelry – Etsy seller ElegantChicJewels Hair flower – Etsy seller EnchantedlyYours Groom’s and Groomsmen’s shirt – Kohl’s Groom’s and Groomsmen’s pants – Old Navy Bridesmaids’ dresses – David’s Bridal Ring shell – Hanson Ellis Rings – Michael Hill Jewelers 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? Erica's Wedding Planning Journal Erica & Al's Wedding and At-Home-Reception Pics Erica's DIY Boarding Pass Invitations for Cruise Weddings DIY Pre-Trip Package: Passport, Packing List & Luggage Tags Erica's OOT Bags Your Wedding was absolutely beautiful! Your posts and reviews will be extremely 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!
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    We have some great ones on here: Check out our wedding coordinator reviews Kristee, Leanne, Euforia, Papillon, Dreams Weddings, all have really great reviews.
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    welcome Jill! Azul Fives is a great place to get married. Don't forget to check out our Karisma Wedding Webinar on Octover 6, 2012 @ 6:00PM PST
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    Have you looked at the reviews that brides have posted: Cancun/Riviera Maya Wedding Forum | Cancun/Riviera Maya Wedding Resort Reviews
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    you might also want to look at the reviews of resorts in the riviera maya/cancun area: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/category/riviera-maya-cancun that being said Dreams Cancun is probably one of my least favorite dreams resorts for weddings.
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    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
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    have you had your TA intervene for you yet? many times if we work really closely with a resort we will get our emails answered quickly...
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    Great contest! Good Luck everyone!!
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    welcome! You should check out our Karisma Wedding Webinar
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    you can find some great reviews about Euforia in the review section: Eventos Euforia Reviews
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    Hello Karisma Brides, We have scheduled our Fall 2012 Wedding Webinar for Karisma Resorts for October 6, 2012 @ 6:00pm PST. Gilberto Machain, an Inside Sale Associate and former Wedding Coordinator, will be a panelist and will give a presentation as well as be on hand for a Q & A session. I will also be a panelist to answer your travel questions about rates, group blocks vs. individual packages, etc. This is a great opportunity for current Karisma brides and grooms or those considering the venues for the wedding location to get your questions answered. Hope to see you guys there!
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    Hello Karisma Brides, We have scheduled our Fall 2012 Wedding Webinar for Karisma Resorts for October 6, 2012 @ 6:00pm PST. Gilberto Machain, an Inside Sale Associate and former Wedding Coordinator, will be a panelist and will give a presentation as well as be on hand for a Q & A session. I will also be a panelist to answer your travel questions about rates, group blocks vs. individual packages, etc. This is a great opportunity for current Karisma brides and grooms or those considering the venues for the wedding location to get your questions answered. Hope to see you guys there!
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    Hello Karisma Brides, We have scheduled our Fall 2012 Wedding Webinar for Karisma Resorts for October 6, 2012 @ 6:00pm PST. Gilberto Machain, an Inside Sale Associate and former Wedding Coordinator, will be a panelist and will give a presentation as well as be on hand for a Q & A session. I will also be a panelist to answer your travel questions about rates, group blocks vs. individual packages, etc. This is a great opportunity for current Karisma brides and grooms or those considering the venues for the wedding location to get your questions answered. Hope to see you guys there!
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    Hello Karisma Brides, We have scheduled our Fall 2012 Wedding Webinar for Karisma Resorts for October 6, 2012 @ 6:00pm PST. Gilberto Machain, an Inside Sale Associate and former Wedding Coordinator, will be a panelist and will give a presentation as well as be on hand for a Q & A session. I will also be a panelist to answer your travel questions about rates, group blocks vs. individual packages, etc. This is a great opportunity for current Karisma brides and grooms or those considering the venues for the wedding location to get your questions answered. Hope to see you guys there!
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    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. Also, for group blocks, sometimes they offer amenities that you could not get booking via expedia.
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    Hello BDW Brides & Grooms, BestDestinationWedding.com & Wright Travel Agency are excited to present a wedding webinar for Karisma Resorts. Gilberto Machain, an Inside Sale Associate and former Wedding Coordinator, will be a panelist and will give a presentation as well as be on hand for a Q & A session. I will also be a panelist to answer your travel questions about rates, group blocks vs. individual packages, etc. This is a great opportunity for current Karisma brides and grooms or those considering the venues for the wedding location to get your questions answered. If you attend the webinar you will get a complimentary upgrade (based upon availability and qualifications below). To qualify for the upgrade you must: You book your wedding within 30 days of attending the webinar and; Book a group block with a minimum of 10 rooms booked through the block with Wright Travel Agency and; Your room qualifies for an upgrade (see below for information on qualifying rooms) Resort Room Booked Upgraded Room El Dorado Royale Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean View Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean View Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite El Dorado Casitas Royale Casita Suite Swim-Up Casita Suite Individual SUite Swim-Up Casita Suite El Dorado Seaside Suites Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Beach Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite El Dorado Maroma Mi Hotelito Beachfront Honeymoon Suite Honeymoon Suite Infinity Pool Jacuzzi Suite Azul Beach Hotel Junior Suite Junior Suite Swim-Up Family Suite Family Swim-Up Suite Ocean Front Junior Suite Honeymoon Suite Azul Sensatori Hotel Luxury Jacuzzi Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Ocean View Suite Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Jacuzzi Swim Up Jr. Suite Premium Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Family Jacuzzi Suite Family Oceanview Jacuzzi Suite Azul Fives Hotel Deluxe Deluxe Pool View Deluxe Pool View Deluxe Pool View Walk Out 1 Bdrm Suite 1 Bdrm Suite pool view 1 Bdrm Suite pool view 1 Bdrm Suite Walk Out Hidden Beach Resort Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean Front Dome Suite For more information on Wright Travel Agency (with reviews), go to our insiders page. Other amenities may be available with your group block as well. To get more information about booking your Karisma Wedding with a GI Wedding Consultant at Wright Travel Agency, you can contact us here: GI Wedding Consultant Information Request or email us! Use a Wright Travel Agency to book your Destination Wedding for perks and expertise that matter! Book your wedding and travel with Wright Travel Agency: Whether you say "I Do" with your toes in the sand or on a rooftop overlooking the ocean, as long as you book your wedding through Wright Travel Agency, you will receive the choice of one of three specially designed packages: Welcome Cocktail Reception Signature Cocktail Beer, wine, soda Gourmet Bites such as: Caprese Bruchetta Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roulade Caribbean Ceviche Ratatouille vol au vent Roast Beef on Mustard Brioche max 50 people, $10 pp additional over 50 Caribe Photo $350Package Credit Receive a $350 credit to be applied towards any service provided by Caribe Photo. All photo services should be reserved through your GI Wedding Consultant. www.caribephoto.com Bride's Spa Package Spa Manicure for Bride Spa Pedicure for Bride Manicure for one member of Bridal Party Pedicure for one member of Bridal Party Bride's Rehearsal make-up application Bride's make-up application on Wedding Day Bride's Rehearsal Hair Style Bride's Hairstyle on Wedding Day Book Your Wedding and 10 or more rooms through a group block with Wright Travel Agency: In addition to one of the packages above, if you book your wedding and travel arrangements through WTA, the bride and groom will get one upgrade. If you book 10 or more rooms through a group block, we can offer one additional upgrade to another booking that is made through the block for a total of 2 rooms that will be upgraded COMPLIMENTARY * (Please see chart below for available upgrades. These rooms may change at any time) Resort Room Booked Upgraded Room El Dorado Royale Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean View Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean View Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite El Dorado Casitas Royale Casita Suite Swim-Up Casita Suite Individual SUite Swim-Up Casita Suite El Dorado Seaside Suites Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Beach Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite El Dorado Maroma Mi Hotelito Beachfront Honeymoon Suite Honeymoon Suite Infinity Pool Jacuzzi Suite Azul Beach Hotel Junior Suite Junior Suite Swim-Up Family Suite Family Swim-Up Suite Ocean Front Junior Suite Honeymoon Suite Azul Sensatori Hotel Luxury Jacuzzi Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Ocean View Suite Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Jacuzzi Swim Up Jr. Suite Premium Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Family Jacuzzi Suite Family Oceanview Jacuzzi Suite Azul Fives Hotel Deluxe Deluxe Pool View Deluxe Pool View Deluxe Pool View Walk Out 1 Bdrm Suite 1 Bdrm Suite pool view 1 Bdrm Suite pool view 1 Bdrm Suite Walk Out Hidden Beach Resort Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean Front Dome Suite Book your wedding and 25 or more rooms at a Karisma Resort through a group block with Wright Travel Agency: In Addition to the incentives above you will also have an opportunity for more incentives (limited number of certificates so they are given out, first come/first served). You get your choice of: "Sweet" Upgrade (See upgrade list below. The upgrade cannot go towards your room if you already have an upgrade but you can assign to another room in your group that is booked with WTA.) Beachfront Candlelight Dinner 50 minute sky massage This is in addition to other incentives we may negotiate for you, like free room with so many rooms booked, etc. Even if you do not book your wedding with Wright Travel you are welcome to join the webinar but may not qualify for any of the amenities we are giving out (your agent might be able to offer them to you). We would love to have you participate and get your questions answered. When you register for the webinar, it is important that you post as accurate information as possible. We will use the registration and attendance list to verify who gets the extra amenities, gifts. If you have any questions you want answered, post them in this thread so I can send them to the wedding department before the the webinar date. Also, post in this thread as well if you are interested in joining just in case your registration does not go through. BDW Webinar: Karisma Hotels Join us for a Webinar on December 1, 2012 @ 9:00am PST Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/792396800 Join us for a wedding webinar and meet the wedding team for Karisma Hotels. We will cover how to plan your wedding at Karisma Hotels and your best travel options as well hold a Q & A Session at the end of the presentations. Title: BDW Webinar: Karisma Hotels Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012 Time: 9:00-11:30AM PDT After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®/iPad®/Android™ smartphone or tablet
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    we most likely will do one for Moon Palace.
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    we might not be able to do them all because they are pretty intense but we will try to cover as many as possible...subscribe to this thread or my insiders page to get updates...
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