Many couples love the idea of a destination wedding, but cringe at the thought of making sure everyone is able to travel and make it to their big day! Located just one hour drive south east of downtown Houston, Galveston offers a destination wedding location that’s literally in your back yard.
If you were to say the words Galveston Island, there would an array of feedback and replies: Ike, 1900 storm, the beaches, historical homes, great food, shopping, Schlitterbahn, The Strand, Galveston art, Carnival or cruising in general, Moody Gardens. The list places to go, along with things to see and do will go on and on. Galveston has something for everyone, and we want to share the love of the city and all its destination wedding possibilities with you!
Join us each Wednesday, beginning next week, as we tour the city of Galveston through the eyes of destination wedding planners. Corner to corner, we’ll unveil this hidden destination wedding gem!
Your style is contemporary with a minimalist approach.
Your destination wedding fête will be an adults only atmosphere.
Your are a LeBlanc bride!
LeBlanc Spa Resort is located in the hotel zone of Cancun, Mexico and proves to be a magnificent destination wedding location. Upon arrival, the clean lines of the exterior prepares you the explore the contemporary details beyond. If you love clean lines and white space as much as I do, you won’t be disappointed as the minimal approach is carried throughout the resort’s design.
Now that you’ve glimpsed at the makeup of the resort, we know that you’d like a glimpse of a destination wedding setup at LeBlanc. These are actual setup images of the basic Royale Wedding Package that begins at $1499USD for 2010-2011. Coupled with LeBlanc’s upgrade availabilities and the help of the destination wedding planner’s personal touches, this setup (as with any of their other setups) offers easy customization to fit your needs and personality.
The beach area is always neatly groomed and ready to accept your wedding guests. Take notice of the smooth sand that forms the pathway to your nuptial oasis.
Carnival’s newest Fun Ship ™ is slated to move from it’s European sailings to Galveston, Texas in November of 2011! You will have a Western Caribbean variety of six, seven, and eight day cruises to locations such as (in no specific order) Costa Maya, Cozumel, Belize, Montego Bay, Isla Roatan, Key West, Freeport and Nassau. Destination weddings and honeymoons are sure to be a hit on board the new Carnival Magic. Starting a wedding group is fun and easy. Ask us how!
It’s common for couples to focus on the wedding planning while leaving the fun, loving, romantic, adventurous and (insert your adjective here) first vacation as man and wife to sit the side for later thought. Your honeymoon should be “the vacation” of a lifetime. You know… the experience that you always look back on and say, “This was perfect. We’re going to return here every year (five years, ten years, or for our ____ anniversary). That’s exactly how it should be.
Maroma Resort and Spa is located in Mayan Riviera (Riviera Maya). Perfectly situated at the corner of the Yucatan jungle and the blue Caribbean, you’ll immediately feel at peace as you escape for our fast paced lives of today. A quick flight and a short drive will take you to your Honeymoon Hideaway!
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We love assisting our clients in finding fun group activities to include as part of their wedding weekend of adventure! I hold the Cancun / Riviera Maya / Yucatan very near and dear to my heart. This area is so much more than beautiful beaches. The culture is rich and there’s much to be experienced. Not to mention, a quick direct flight via Continental Airlines from our very own George Bush International Airport (IAH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)!
This week on Where 2 Wednesday :: Xel-ha [shell-ha]
As the largest natural aquarium in the world, this ecological park has fun and adventure to be had by all! In addition to experiencing your destination wedding, your guests will also want to experience some of what your destination has to offer. Chances are, you will have a variety of adventures to choose from. Xel-ha is a great location to couple a variety of adventure options in one all-inclusive location. At just over $70USD per adult and 50% off for children, this is noted at the best value adventure in the area.
In addition to all beverages,
snacks are included,
breakfast and lunch are also included,
you’ll enjoy ecological and cultural tours,
kids can take part in a child friendly adventure section,
visit a cenote [se'note] “The Mayan Cave”,
enjoy snorkeling,
cliff diving,
bicycling through the jungle,
relax on an inner tube,
and of course… swim with the dolphins!
Share with us your Xel-ha experience in the comment box below!
Minutes away from Xcaret and Xel-Ha (two of the area’s most beautiful ecological and water parks)
496 luxury suites with dedicated concierge service
Adult only section — 96 Ambassador Suites
Luxurious spa situated in the middle of a tropical jungle
Take a look at a few of the images we captured during our visit last year!
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Grand Entrance :: Your driver will slowly enter this jaw dropping stone wall entrance into clear glass opening gates. Brace yourself... your jungle tropical oasis awaits you!
King Suite offers sliding doors to expose bath area
Beautiful wood work and hand stone work graces this property perfectly. Opt for a personal plunge pool! You won't regret it.
Enjoy a clean eating experience. Pictured are the different offerings, a Grand Vela chef making his evening dinner catch and dinning room options.
The jungle location of the spa certainly sets the tone for total relaxation!
Our amateur images can’t do Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit justice! We invite you to click virtual tour and photos selections below take a tour. Once you’re done, immediately begin your honeymoon planning. We know you won’t be disappointed! If you have any questions, feel free to email our travel concierge directly at margaret {at} preciousnuptials {dot} com.
We’ve been joyously working on this year’s destination wedding clients’ big day! Not that we haven’t been equally pouring ourselves into our Houston area weddings. The majority of our destination wedding couples continue to choose Caribbean locations. Needless to say, there’s plenty of Caribbean wedding possibilities out there to choose from. We’re going to offer you a glimpse into our clients’ choices thus far (in no particular order). They also make for easy travel for we Texas visitors.
7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise :: At Sea
General Map Credit :: www.welt-atlas.com
As we illustrated above, about forty (40) guest sailed from Galveston to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel for a 25th wedding anniversary and vow renewal cruise. Cruising is a growing trend that we’ll talk about next week.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico :: Dreams Puerto Vallarta
Photo Credit :: Dreams
Located on the Pacific side of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta offers beautiful sunsets! That’s one of the driving reasons why our Austin, Texas clients choose this destination wedding location. Close to fifty (50) of their closest family and friends will join them for a wedding weekend filled with the fun of creating a lifetime of memories.
Ocho Rios, Jamaica :: Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
Photo Credit :: Sandals
With this couple, they wanted to a beautiful location to serve as the backdrop for their union. Lush gardens, beautiful beaches and white gloved service made this Dallas, Texas destination wedding couple swoon over their new beginnings. They will enjoy ten (10) intimate nights in a top level rooming category. About a dozen guests will join them for this intimate celebration.
Montego Bay, Jamaica :: Rose Hall Resort Spa & Country Club
Photo Credit :: Rose Hall
Breath taking beauty has this Houston couple ecstatic about their upcoming Independence weekend nuptial events! About sixty (60) guest will take part in the holiday weekend wedding weekend bash venturing from Dallas, Houston, New Orleans and more!
Riviera Maya, Mexico :: Dreams Riviera Cancun
Photo Credit :: Dreams
At just under a year in age, this Dreamproperty is truly a dream. Our newly relocated Michigan couple is in love with their wedding ceremony and reception location. This straw architecture will serve as the backdrop for their sunset nuptials. We can’t wait as I’m sure sixty (60) of their family and friends can’t either!
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands :: The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa
Photo Credit :: Westin
Photo Credit :: Westin
The Westin is know for it’s great service and offerings. This Houston native destination wedding couple knew this would be the location for their 10/10/10 destination wedding day! An intimate celebration of about thirty (30) guest will enjoy a sunset wedding and breezeway reception.
7 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise :: Nassau, Bahamas
General Map Credit :: www.welt-atlas.com
This Houston couple proposed became engaged at a previous destination wedding of ours. They quickly called us up to begin planning their Nassau, Bahamas wedding at port of a 7 day Bahamas cruise. They expect about seventy (70) of their closest family and friends to join them. This is proving to be a fun cruise wedding to plan!
That’s all for now! Be sure to send us questions about your destination wedding locations.
Now that you’ve viewed our post from yesterday on Turtle Island, we know that you’re totally swooning over the idea of honeymooning on Turtle Island. While you have your fiancé beef up the honeymoon savings fund, you should also enter Get Married’s Win a Honeymoon in Paradise Giveaway. Don’t forget to read the official contest rules. We’re sending good luck your way! Should you win, don’t forget to send us pictures of your fabulous vacation courtesy of Get Married. Heck! Should you go, send us pictures!
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Many couples love the idea of a destination wedding, but cringe at the thought of making sure everyone is able to travel and make it to their big day! Located just one hour drive south east of downtown Houston, Galveston offers a destination wedding location that’s literally in your back yard.
