Destination: The Bellagio Resort Las Vegas

The upscale Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas offers many wonderful wedding amenities. The Bellagio’s wedding locations include two beautiful wedding chapels.  The South Chapel, which seats up to 130, and the East Chapel, which can accommodate thirty, are designed with a European décor to them.  If you prefer not to be married in a chapel, the Bellagio offers their Terrazza Di Sogno,  or Terrace of Dreams, which is a lovely terrace location for groups up to 34. This wedding location offers stunning views of the Bellagio’s lake and fountains. If you choose this site, the fountains will be turned on as the vows are sealed with a kiss.

Wedding packages at the Bellagio are definitely not the cheap, quickie type that Las Vegas is famous for.  Packages start at fifteen hundred and soar to over fifteen thousand.  What does all that money get you?  Besides the wedding location, packages include such things as your flowers, limousine service, photography and videography packages.  Some packages even include a penthouse suite, meals, show tickets and spa and salon services.  High end bottles of champagne and Waterford crystal also come with a few of the packages.

Bellagio also offers a few opportunities that many Las Vegas wedding locations do not have.  The first is a Jewish wedding package.  The package includes a Rabbi to perform the ceremony, Mazel Tov glass, Huppah decoration, Kiddish cup, and prayer shawl. Bellagio also has Spanish and German speaking ministers and live musicians including a harpist.

If you are not yet engaged, the Bellagio offers a romantic proposal package.  You can propose to the love of your life on the romantic terrace overlooking the lake and fountains.  They even provide you with everything you need to make the night perfect.  The package, which includes a rose, bags of rose petals, champagne and flutes, chocolates, and dinner for two, comes with a price tag of twelve hundred dollars.  If you are already married, the Bellagio also offers a special vow renewal package for a thousand dollars.

If you are looking for an elegant and romantic setting for your wedding, vow renewal, or proposal, give the Bellagio a closer look.  They can help you put on a memorable affair that will leave all your guests impressed.

Destination Wedding: Kauai the garden island of Hawaii

Planning a Kauai wedding, especially if you do not live in the area will take a lot of patience and time. However, with the following tips it can certainly be done and done well.

Kauai Wedding Tip #1 Mail
Make a detailed list before you begin packing that outlines every possible thing you might need or want for your vacation and your wedding. Don’t forget anything that cannot be purchased on Kauai or in an airport because although it is said there is overnight mail, there really is not, so don’t forget your wedding dress, rings, or anything of that nature because it will take at least two days to get to you. However, if you make a detailed list then packing will be easy and you will remember everything. Having everything with you will make your wedding go much smoother and reduce your stress level and you won’t have to worry about the mail.

Kauai Wedding Tip #2 Pre-Trip Fitting
Before you hop on the plane with all of your wedding wares, make sure you stop one last time at the bridal shop for a very last fitting. You want to make sure your dress is perfect, and fits perfect as well, so stopping by and having any last alterations done just before you travel to the beautiful island of Kauai will reduce the risk of the dress being too big, too small, too long, or any other number of problems that could potentially arise. Knowing your dress is perfect will make you anticipate the wedding with even more excitement as well.

Kauai Wedding Tip #3 Accessories
Remember the tips about not forgetting anything and having an additional fitting? Well, while you are on the remembering kick and at the fitting appointment you should pick up some additional pairs of stockings, garter belts, any extras that you might possibly need. The truth of the matter is that stockings frequently rip when the nervous bride is trying to put them on, so having an extra pair in the right size and color is a great option and will save any additional stress. Additional pairs of everything is not realistic, but those little things that have a high potential of breaking, ripping, or causing a last minute stress situation should be considered and planned for.

Kauai Wedding Tip #4 The Details
When booking a wedding location in Kauai make sure you ask more questions than if the location is available and how much it charges. The reason for this is you could arrive and plan on your entire wedding being pink themed and the location is a bright red. Nobody wants their wedding location to clash with their colors, so ask about the details of every location you inquire about. Then, when making your decisions you will be informed and know what to expect. Also, consider ministers, size of the location, and the like. You will be glad you paid attention to the details.

Kauai Wedding Tip #5 Tuxedos
The groom and his attendants should all rent their tuxedos in their hometown where they can be fitted and order the desired tuxedos in the right sizes with the right accessories. By taking care of this the groom and his attendants can arrive in Kauai and enjoy the pre-wedding activities knowing their tuxedo fits, has all the accessories, and is waiting for the wedding day.

Kauai Wedding Tip #6 Jet Lag
Many individuals do not allow enough time between their arrival and the actual wedding day and end up jet lagged, exhausted, and completely unable to enjoy the beauty of the island, it’s many offerings, not to mention the wedding day. Weddings are stressful and busy events and jet lag only increases these elements. So, plan your arrival several days before the wedding so you can settle in, enjoy the island, handle any last minute details and rest up before the big day.

Kauai Wedding Tip #7 Relax!
The island is absolutely beautiful and a very relaxing place to be. Since the wedding day is so busy and stressful it is important for the bride and groom to slip away the day before the wedding for several hours to simply relax and enjoy being in such a fabulous location to exchange vows. The bride and groom can relax, take pleasure in the island, and really benefit from some relaxation before the big day!

Kauai Wedding Tip #8 Talk to the Minister
Before the wedding day the bride and groom should meet with the minister to make sure the minister’s vows are appropriate for the wedding and convey the sentiments the bride and groom wish to convey on their wedding day. Additionally, if the bride and groom have written their own vows this is a good time to make the minister aware and go over any last details. Also, meeting the minister before the wedding will make everyone more comfortable and the ceremony more sincere.

Kauai Wedding Tip #9 Date
Remember before planning your wedding date and mailing invitations with that particular date for your Kauai wedding to have the minister, location, hotels and everything booked so you know 100% that your wedding has all the elements necessary and all are available. During the summer months, which are popular wedding months, hotels and event locations are booked up solid, so if you don’t plan ahead by many months you may find yourself with a wedding planned for a specific date, but no chapel, hotel room, or anything else to accommodate the wedding or guests.

Kauai Wedding Tip #10 Packing
After you make the list of things to pack, revise the list again, and again. This way you will remember anything that might have been forgotten and will give you time to buy any of the necessities and pack them. Also, when packing, check the items off your list so you know you have them and they have been packed. This will eliminate confusion as well as the event where you unpack everything to see if you did indeed remember to pack your garter belt or not. Make a list and check it off.

There are many Kauai wedding tips, but these are just a few that will help you plan your Kauai wedding and thoroughly enjoying becoming man and wife in one of the world’s most beautiful locations.

Destination: Italy for your Euro Dream Wedding

The charm and beauty of Italy can not be described in words. Italy is full of natural beauties, gorgeous villas, palaces and beautiful landscapes where any occasions can become mind blowing. Whether you are of Italian descent or have always dreamed of visiting – choosing Italy as your destination wedding location will certainly make your special day one of the most memorable.

A European destination wedding can be very costly, and if you don’t have family located in the region – that price will sky rocket as it is best to hire a planner with an expertise in European destination weddings. With the professional touch of expert wedding planner, who will guide you in the organization and choice of the catering service, of the menu, of the flowers, of the bouquet, of music, of the gifts for your guests, of the invitation cards and whatever will make your wedding a special day.

LuxeWeddings.com is one of the premiere wedding travel companies with a specialty in European wedding destinations. Be sure to visit their site if you’d like more information on your dream Italy destination wedding.

Destination: Cabo San Lucas Mexico

Mexico is an absolutely beautiful location not only to vacation with family – but for your wedding as well. From the beautiful beaches to the colorful cultural touches – Cabo San Lucas is the premiere location for your Mexico destination wedding.

You can find packages to fit just about every budget, but we love PuebloBonito.com wedding packages.  With seven resorts to choose from, all of their packages start at just $1,500 for the ceremony, which includes decor, photography, etc…and$160 per person for the reception. That dollar amount may cause you to jump back for a moment, but remember – that includes set up, centerpieces, 4 hour open bar, food, tableware, and linens.  If you have 20 guests, you’re spending less than $5,000 on your ceremony and reception combined. The fact that Cabo doubles as an ideal honeymoon location is also icing on the cake. For under $10,000 – you can absolutely have the wedding and honeymoon of your dreams!

Napa Valley Wine Train Wedding

Known for it’s world class wineries, Napa Valley is a very popular location for honeymoons and getaways. But with it’s rolling hills and picturesque backdrops – Napa is also becoming a hot spot for destination weddings.  Perfect for fall nuptials, Napa Valley provides many options for couples who wish to celebrate their special day there. You can go the traditional route and choose a banquet hall.  SilveradoResort.com offers packages ranging from an intimate $2,000 to a grand $20,000.

Napa also offers another very unique alternative for wedding couples, their Wine Train Tours. Imagine treating your guests to a 3 hour tour around wine country aboard a classic restored train, eating some of the best food in the region? Sounds like a dream come true!

You have your choice of three dining car experiences: the Vista Dome is a glass-domed rail car which can seat groups up to 56; the Silverado Grill is a casual dining car with sliding windows, which can seat groups up to 54; one of the Gourmet Express Pullman dining cars from 1915 – 1917. If you have a large wedding party you can charter the Gourmet Express, Vista Dome and Silverado Grill for up to 370 people.

Based on our research, wine train packages begin at $49.95 per person .

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