{ Sandals Whitehouse European Village : Jamaica }

• Are you hoping to lounge on a picturesque beach with non-stop margaritas?
• Do you want to explore lush rainforests which may include a zipline tour?
• Do you want a honeymoon closer to home – Rockies, Maritimes or Pacific Coast?
• Would you like to ski/snowboard, golf or fish for marlins?
• Would you prefer to shop, spa or sail?

How to Enter :
** CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED **
In the comments below – by 23:59h on August 31/10 – share your ideal vision of a perfect honeymoon if money wasn’t an object! Then on September 1 – I’ll randomly draw one post to win and email the winner!

Prize :
One FREE honeymoon consultation with Jolyn – an hour to discuss your ideal honeymoon, your honeymoon budget and different location/resorts throughout the world that may best meet your honeymoon vision. After your consultation, I’ll provide you with a detailed honeymoon itinerary – you can then chose to book online at your leisure, book with me, or book with your own travel agent. Value of the consultation is $150.

Rules :
One comment entry per person. You must be a Canadian Resident over 18 years of age. You must be either willing to attend honeymoon consultation in person – if you live in or near Edmonton, AB or by skype video call.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

This particular personalized sunscreen is available WeddingThings.com and has many great options for personalizing.

It will be used long after your wedding day since it’s so easy to throw in a beach bag or purse for handy use.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

Offering dramatic outdoor views of midtown Manhattan, overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 620 Loft & Garden is a serene piece of paradise. Imagine your wedding ceremony on this roof top garden, or guests mingling in the garden during cocktails.

The adjoining loft space has a crisp, clean design revealing a blank canvas on which to create your own experience. The space can accommodate cocktail receptions for up to 165 guests and seated dinners with dancing for up to 100 guests.

PS. If you want to book this New York venue for your wedding, ask how I can save you 25% on the venue rental fee for 2010 & 2011 weddings!!

For more destination wedding options – visit our {Destinations} website at: destinations.nuanceoccasions.com

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

During this conference, I’ll be meeting with the fabulous blogger Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty, and magazine editor Grace Ormonde and many other industry icons!

I’ll be learning incredible techniques for lighting, floral design, layering linen textures and so much more! I’ll be a guest at three luxury galas and will have tons of wedding inspiration to share with you on my return home.

I’m staying at one of the most stately hotels in the heart of downtown San Francisco – and I’ll be meeting with many vendors to help any of our couples plan an incredible destination wedding in San Francisco.

If you want to get a glimpse to what I’m up to, follow along on Twitter at @NuanceOccasions – I’ll be posting pictures and video throughout the week!

I look forward to answering your calls and inquiries on my return – until then, have a great week!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

{photo credit :: Sandals.com}

From the press release I received from Sandals today …

“Martha Stewart Weddings at Sandals Resorts — available in five themes — will leverage MSLO’s expertise in wedding planning and Sandals Resorts’ reputation as the leader in the luxury all-inclusive resort arena. A la carte items or “extras” — such as personalized cake toppers, welcome gifts and candy buffets — will also be available for couples to make their weddings unforgettable.”

Bookings for 2010 destination weddings are on the rise, so if you are considering a fall 2009 or early winter 2010 destination wedding at Sandals or Beaches resorts in either Jamaica, Antigua, Turks & Caicos or Bahamas, I’d love to help you coordinate and plan your dream wedding day.

Contact me to arrange for a complimentary quote from your perfect island resort – for your destination wedding or your luxury-included honeymoon….watch for more updates of the exciting new designs coming this fall!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Certified Sandals Specialist
Nuance Occasions

PS. If already booked at a Sandals/Beaches resort for 2009, you still have the Preston Bailey collections available. As of January 1, 2010 the Preston Bailey collection will no longer be available.

PSS. Only 3 days left to book a many Sandals & Beaches resorts at nearly 65% off!!

Nuance Occasions is an authorized reseller of Sandals & Beaches.

Import tax you say? Many couples are unaware that any goods or products you bring into most countries, will require you to pay a import tax – even if your guests will be taking those items back home with them.

Advance planning can ensure you are not caught off guard with this detail as you pass through customs, but every year, many couples are caught by this unexpected expense.

Once your destination is determined, find out what import restrictions your destination country has, and what it’s tarriff rates for taxation are? Athough it’s usually not an obscene fee, it can be if you are bringing in not only your own favours, but chair covers, chair ties, table linens and more! It can add up quickly.

What can you do to be prepared? Research the import rules of your destination country, bring receipts of your favor or decor products so there is no price arguments, separate products into different guest luggage if each person is given an safe dollar amount to bring in, and be sure to have extra funds in your account to accomodate the charges or try to purchase as much in the country once you arrive. A little bit of research can prevent some big headaches as you arrive in your wedding destination!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

St. Lucia is a gorgeous and lush island…a perfect get away for a honeymoon or an incredibly romantic destination wedding.

My top pick for this island is the Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. This resort, nestled on it’s own pennisula allowing nearly every room to have an ocean view. The unique beachfront Rondovals give a private cabin and pool experience to each couple.

Location: Castries, St. Lucia
Number of Restaurants: 5
- a la carte international, london pub, italian fine dining, carribean grill & a french creperie
Number of Pools: 5
Spa Services: 5 star luxurious Red Lane Spa
Local Tours & Activities: complimentary golf at neighboring resort (9 holes), rainforest canopy tour, horseback ride & beach bar-b-que, waterfall cycling adventure, tropical jeep safari, dolphin & whale watching, volcano tour, historic colonial tour, catamaran tours and much more!

St. Lucia is perfect for you if…want a lush tropical getaway, where you can receive the ultimate in adventure by day or the ultimate in spa pampering and sleep under the stars where you can hear the ocean waves lapping at the white sandy beach.

Your honeymoon or destination wedding is sure to be a treat if you select this tropical rainforest island!

Special Offer: if you are interested in this tropical resort for a honeymoon or destination, I will have a wedding concierge call you at a convenient time, and help you decide if this is the best location for your honeymoon or destination wedding, and provide you with a best price quotation suited to your travel budget. Contact Jolyn at 780-486-5310 or email jolyn@nuanceoccasions.com to arrange this complimentary call to learn more about this unique destination! And if you book within 10 days after speaking with my Sandals concierge, I’ll provide you with $500 complimentary planning services towards your destination wedding – a beautiful destination wedding and FREE wedding planning services – you can’t beat that!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

Nuance Occasions is an authorized reseller of Sandals & Beaches.

Wedding websites allow your guests one-stop shopping when it comes time for them to arrange their travel plans as well as other details. You can be as specific as you wish and link your website directly to the hotel reservation pages that you would like to recommend to your guests.

You will find that having a website is not only a time-saver but a budget-saver as well. The multiple mailings that can sometimes become necessary to communicate with your guests can easily eat up a good portion of any wedding budget. Allowing your guests to RSVP online will also cut down on your wedding expenses. No need for RSVP cards! However, you can always order just enough for those guests who may not be web savvy.

Destination weddings have definitely become a way for couples to express their style in a less traditional way. If you choose to have your wedding in a destination location, try to make it a fun experience for you and your fiancé as well as for your guests.

Destination Wedding Tips

1. Location, Location, Location. When selecting a location, choose one that appeals to your tastes and wedding style. Keep in mind, however, that because it won’t be as easy as going down the street to the local church to attend your wedding, you’ll have to assume that your guest list may be smaller. You’ll need to get a good sense about the number of attendees you wish to have before selecting your event facility so you can be confident that it will be appropriate for the crowd.

2. Less is More. Destination weddings can be expensive not only for those getting married, but also for those attending. Try to be mindful of that when selecting your wedding site so those who are closest to you can afford to attend. Consider having your wedding during the off-season so costs will be lower. Traditionally, accommodation expenses are covered for the bridesmaids by the bride’s family and for the groomsmen by the groom’s family. All other guests should be responsible for their own expenses. Most hotels will work with you to offer group discounts.

3. Assist your Guests. You may know the location that you will be flying off to for your dream wedding like the back of your hand, but most of your guests will not. Your wedding website can be a tool to help you educate your guests about the area, local attractions, accommodation ideas, the weather and directions. Making their job easier will only amount in a larger turnout at your wedding. Use your website to remind them of the things they may not consider such as a passport if required for your chosen location.

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

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If you are planning a spring or summer wedding – now is the time to be planning your honeymoon. Do you want something relaxing or adventurous? Do you want to go some where familiar or exotic? The first step to planning your honeymoon, is to figure out what the perfect honeymoon spot is for you, and then we can begin to determine the destination that will be exactly what you are looking for.

Sandals Grande St. Lucian  (pictured above) is a beautiful escape for two – the lush paradise makes it a perfect get away!

As a wedding planner, I have to admit, I love helping my clients plan the honeymoon portion of their wedding. You can honeymoon near or far…but a great first step is your wedding planner, as we can be a wealth of knowledge about different destinations, travel requirements and knowing you both already, we know a little bit about what you’ll enjoy.

I work with a great team of travel agents and resort concierge’s to help make my couple have a honeymoon to remember…many Nuance Occasions couples’ say the honeymoon is the best part of the overall wedding!

So keep watch for upcoming resort spotlights, client recommended destinations, travel tips and more to make your honeymoon destination a fun place to dream about during dreary December!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions