The Nottawasaga Resort is an award-winning, all-season resort and conference centre nestled within the quiet countryside of the Nottawasaga Valley. Offering a relaxing place for families and vacation traveler’s to getaway as well as extensive meeting and reception rooms which are perfect for conference groups as well those celebrating a wedding or social event. Nottawasaga […]
BRIDE & GROOM: Josie Rao & Fuhai Van WEDDING DATE: November 22nd, 2019 LOCATION: Dreams Resort (www.dreamsresorts.com) Playa Mujeres, Mexico “Danielle, our sister-in-law found Judy Nguyen on Instagram and referred us. After seeing her portfolio online, Fuhai and I contacted Judy to set up a coffee meeting. Judy was so pleasant and funny in person, […]
Continuing our feature on destination locations a little closer to home, we’ve narrowed our focus to Ontario. If we thought it was difficult to choose our top 5 Canadian locations, narrowing down our Ontario choices was even more challenging. From conservatories to resorts to wineries, here are a few of our favourite Ontario Staycation Destination […]
Bride + Bride: Tiffany & Kiana Hill Photographer: Kelsey Goodwin Photography (kgoodphoto.com) Wedding Date: June 20, 2020 Guest #: 20 Ceremony & Reception Location: The couple’s backyard in Delta, BC (Ladner) Colour Palette: Forest green, white, gold. Theme: Rustic, elegant, botanical. Tell us your story!: “Tiffany proposed to Kiana. It was a surprise proposal where […]
Cuba has long been the top choice for Canadian brides and grooms looking for an affordable destination wedding location. With white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a variety of wedding package options, it’s easy to see why LaBranda is clearly a favourite. LaBranda offers 2 locations in Cuba, on either end of the island, offering distinctive […]
Destination weddings are becoming a popular choice for savvy couples with a passion for travel and romance. With the preparations ready upon arrival, it’s a carefree way to tie the knot with all the pleasures and none of the pain. Consider these three locations some of the best places for destination weddings, with memories you’ll […]
Photo above courtesy of Casa de Campo Resort & Villas If you’re looking to plan a destination wedding that’s not just on a beach but is out-of-the-box and anything but boring, A-DestinationWedding shares with us these 5 unique Caribbean locations… 1. Architecturally Inspiring For those dreaming about a Mediterranean style wedding, but wanting the convenience […]
BRIDE & GROOM: Victoria & Alexander Cyr WEDDING DATE: January 30th, 2019 CEREMONY & RECEPTION: Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Resort (bahia-principe.com) Punta Cana, Dominican Republic “We wanted a destination wedding because we thought it would be more romantic and intimate to get married on the beach with only our closest friends and family. We chose […]
BRIDE & GROOM: Madeline & Ben WEDDING DATE: April 21st, 2018 VENUE: The View (theviewvictoria.com) Victoria, BC PHOTOGRAPHY: Berkley Vopnfjörð Photography (berkleyvop.com) Victoria, BC CAKE: Passion for Cakes (passionforcakes.com) Victoria, BC PLANNER: French Kiss Events (frenchkissevents.ca) Victoria, BC CATERING: Toque Catering (toquecatering.com) Victoria, BC FLORAL: Thorn & Thistle (thornandthistle.ca) Victoria, BC BRIDE ATTIRE: Sarah Seven […]
BRIDE & GROOM: Alyssa and Derek LOCATION: Private property, Muskoka, ON GOWN: Heirlooms Bridal Shoppe (heirloomsbridal.com), Dundas, ON MAKEUP: Kaileigh Gunn Beauty (@kaileighgunnbeauty), Mississauga, ON PHOTOGRAPHY: Spirits Intrigued Photography (♥) (sipimage.com), Kitchener, ON “A nature shoot like this has been a dream of mine for several years. I’ve always dreamt of documenting an elopement wedding […]
BRIDE & GROOM: Michael DiLena & Sirah Sharma WEDDING DATE: August 8th, 2019 LOCATION: The Pacifico Beach Club (pacifico-costarica.com) Guanacaste, Costa Rica “We chose this location for the stunning landscapes surrounding the property, the clean and modern vibe of the venue, and the intimacy of being able to rent out the whole property to celebrate […]
BRIDE & GROOM: Timaira Magnaye & Dennis Garcia WEDDING DATE: March 2nd, 2019 LOCATION: Disney Dream Cruise Ship PHOTOGRAPHY: Jess Collins Photography (jesscollinsphotos.com) Kitchener, ON “Once we decided on having a Disney Fairy Tale Weddings (DFTW), I did endless amounts of research. I ended up joining a Disney Cruise Weddings group and that’s where I […]
“Although a destination wedding often means less stressful planning, there are several things to consider when booking your destination wedding,” says Ashley Fermin of Viva Wyndham Resorts (♥) (vivawyndhamresorts.com). Ashley shares her top seven things a destination wedding and the Carribbean have in common…. Breathtaking Natural Surroundings When you choose a destination with breathtaking natural […]
BRIDE & GROOM: Kiri Latuskie & Brett Buchanan WEDDING DATE: April 20th, 2019 CEREMONY: Gamla Laugin (The Secret Lagoon) (secretlagoon.is) Flúðir, Iceland BRUNCH: Icelandair Hotel (icelandairhotels.com) Flúðir, Iceland RECEPTION: Ströndin Pub (strondin.is) Vík, Iceland PHOTOGRAPHY: Karissa Poot Photography (facebook.com/karissapootphotography) Listowel, ON FLORALS: Auður Blómabúð (audurblom.is) Garðatorg, Iceland OFFICIANT: “Our good friend, Ian Robinson” – K […]
BRIDE & GROOM: Thomas & Madison Sawatzky WEDDING DATE: November 4th, 2017 VENUE: Silvertip Golf Course (silvertipresort.com) Canmore, AB “This venue is set in a picturesque mountain town just 20 minutes outside of Banff, Alberta. With the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, every guest was in awe of their beauty.” – Madison PHOTOGRAPHY: Darcy Preece […]
EXPERT TIP BY DESTINATION DREAM VACATIONS (♥) (destinationdreamvacations.ca) in Cambridge, ON please do… … have some ideas as to what you are thinking of for your destination wedding. A list of locations you would like to go, how many people may come, are there children coming and of course budget for both the wedding and […]
BRIDE & GROOM: Velvet & Ariston Corlette WEDDING DATE: November 26th, 2018 LOCATION: The Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa – Montego Bay, Jamaica “We researched a few hotels that we liked the look of and had positive feedback from ‘destination wedding’ groups. Then once we had our list we simply chose the one that […]
Photo above: Spirits Intrigued Photography Planning a destination wedding or a honeymoon? We have the perfect tips for you to make your trip even better! Read on and then start packing!! 1. Do not expect to find things as you experience them at home. You left home to find different things. 2. Do not take anything TOO seriously, […]
