Summer 2012 Bride. Need help deciding on a beach wedding venue with easy access from Ireland and the Philippines.

[animasola]

It’s great to finally be able to log on to this site for myself and not for someone who needs help planning a wedding! 

 

Two European Cups and 4 fashion weeks later… I got engaged last 2012-11-27 after over 4 years.  We’ve always known we wanted a beach wedding, and I’ve been wanting to plan it for ages, but didn’t want to get ahead of myself. 

 

I was already zeroing in on Negril, Jamaica as my first choice, but I think I need to re-strategize.  I still want an island theme similar to Sandals' Island Paradise, but I need to nail down the location...

 

So I need help, ladies!!!  Help me find THE destination!  The criteria is…

 

• HOT weather
• White sand beach
• Clear blue water (preferably warm, no waves/wake)
• Can be accessed without having to ride boats or ferries (we have some boat-phobics on the guest list)
• Easy access from Ireland and The Philippines

 

I’ll work around the rest of the criteria, but this is basically where I’m stuck trying to find good options.  That last one is killing me.

 

Oh, and here’s the kicker… We’re hoping to have the wedding by mid- to late-June, but that’s another optional thing.

 

Any suggestions???