Earlier this year I got to take a little trip down to Riviera Maya with Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings and Troy & Aimee Grover of Troy Grover Photography and we had such a blast! We put together inspiration shoots for destination brides with two of my favorite hotels as the backdrops. So first up is the wedding shoot that we did at the Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita. As per usual, Summer worked her styling magic for the shoot and at times even played photographer while Troy and Aimee modeled for the shoot. If you look close, you might see another familiar face standing in as the “Bridesmaid” :) We first did a rehearsal dinner shoot on the hotel’s catamaran. I love that Zoetry always has their catamaran available for guests.
If that’s not cute enough for you, keep reading because it just keeps getting better. The best part about this shoot is that it is totally “do-able” for brides interested in destination weddings. Everything we put together was something that was easily packable for airplane travel or was constructed out of local products (like the boutonniere & bouquets). During the shoot, we even got an impromptu tequila tasting, thanks to Zoetry!
Want to see more from this fun shoot? Check out the other features on Style Me Pretty & 100 Layer Cake. There’s also a feature on it in Utterly Engaged Issue 16!
Check back tomorrow to see the honeymoon inspiration shoot from Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun!
Interested in going to Riviera Maya? Contact us!
We decided to EXTEND the giveaway just a little bit longer! We will close the giveaway FRIDAY AT NOON Pacific Standard Time! At that time, we will compile all of the entries and announce a winner FRIDAY AFTERNOON! So exciting!!!
Make sure you take full advantage of our giveaway & tell all of your friends! For every friend that uses your customized link (generated when you first submitted your email for the giveaway), you are given an extra chance of winning. By following @EA_Honeymoons & @SecretsResorts on Twitter, you AUTOMATICALLY DOUBLE EACH OF YOUR ENTRIES!
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In honor of the launch of our new website and blog, I am SUPER pumped about our EVER AFTER HONEYMOONS & SECRETS RESORTS & SPAS GIVEAWAY!! We are giving away a FREE 3-night stay at ANY Secrets Resort & Spa of your choice!!! And did I mention that each property is all-inclusive?! So all food & drinks are included as well!
Entering is extremely easy too! Just click here and follow the instructions and you will be automatically entered to win! Want to double your odds of winning??! Tell all your friends!! Follow us on Twitter @EA_Honeymoons & @SecretsResorts & update your Facebook status using your customized link and for every friend you get to enter, your chances of winning will be DOUBLED!! (This special link is generated when you enter the giveaway on Facebook and will help us keep an eye on all the people you get to sign up!)
By entering our giveaway, one lucky winner will get to choose one of these fantastic Secrets Resorts & Spas properties to escape to!
Aren’t these properties just amazing?!? I am so excited to see who wins and where they decide to go!! The winner will be announced NEXT FRIDAY (September 16, 2011) & you can enter as many times as you want until then! So hop to it and tell all of your friends!!
Fine Print/Guidelines: Winner will receive a 3-night stay at the Secrets Resort & Spa of the winner’s choice, including resort taxes. Airfare, airfare tax, & transportation are not included. Accommodations are for two adults (at least 21 years of age). Winner can choose to upgrade to a higher room category upon check-in, at an additional cost. Black out dates include,but are not limited to, Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, New Years, & Presidents Day. Certificate of prize is non-transferable and holds no cash value. Ground transportation, room charges incurred, spa treatments, incidentals, & all other additional expenses are not included. The resort will attempt to accommodate winner’s preferred itinerary, but all specifics thereof will be at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Travel must take place within one year of prize award date (September 16, 2012).
Many hotels are redefining what it means to be an all inclusive property. With five-star restaurants, pristine beaches, and impeccable service, these resorts are most certainly worthy of their luxury reputation. This being said, all inclusive hotels aren’t perfect for every couple. It all comes down to the destination and the type of experience you are wanting.Here are some things to consider when you are deciding whether to stay at an all inclusive resort:
-Budget: Are you wanting to know ahead of time exactly how much you will be spending on meals and drinks during your honeymoon? Then an all inclusive hotel would definitely be great for you. This way everything is pre-paid: food, drinks, taxes, gratuities, and usually some activities.
-The Experience: Do you see your honeymoon spent mostly at your hotel, enjoying their beaches and restaurants? Or do you see your days spent visiting the local towns and doing adventurous activities outside of your hotel? It only makes sense to stay at an all inclusive hotel if you plan to spend a vast majority of your time there.
-Destination: Not every destination in the world has all inclusive hotels. There are plenty in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica. In Fiji many resorts include meals but not beverages. In destinations like Hawaii and Europe all inclusive hotels are not an option.
While most people think all inclusive hotels are just large mega resorts, there are also small boutique properties. So don’t be deterred from staying at an all inclusive hotel just because you want to stay at a smaller resort.
I hope this helps with deciding whether to stay at an all inclusive hotel for your honeymoon. Contact us at hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com if you would like help finding the right hotel!
Images courtesy of Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita – Riviera Maya, Coco’s Hotel – Antigua, & Namale Resort & Spa – Fiji
Today we have another beautiful Real Honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mexico! I absolutely LOVE sending clients to this part of Mexico because it has pristine beaches, five-star restaurants, and impeccable service. Hotels like Rosewood Mayakoba have redefined what it means to be a luxury resort with a level of taste and service that leaves their guests with one question- when can they go back?!
For Robert & Susan, the Rosewood Mayakoba was just perfect. When these two were trying to pick where to spend their honeymoon, they agreed on several things: they both wanted somewhere not too far from home, a tropical destination, the ability to sight-see if they had the urge, and the ability to spend some days on the beach. They also agreed that they weren’t looking for a huge hotel, but more of an intimate hideaway with a relaxing atmosphere. After thumbing through some other options, the two decided that Rosewood Mayakoba was the perfect spot.
Between lazy days by the pool sipping tequila, to nights spent dancing in their suite, Robert & Susan made time for day trips to visit tourist sites and for activities, but the two were always happy to get back to their suite at the Rosewood Mayakoba. The hotel and staff really made the trip extra special and they even upgraded the honeymooners to an Ocean View Suite with a private pool so the two could enjoy the breathtaking rooftop terrace. Awesome, right?!
Luxurious, romantic, & relaxing – the Rosewood Mayakoba was just the ticket for these two newlyweds. I am so happy they had such an amazing time! I mean, how could you not?? This resort is beautiful!!
Interested in planning your honeymoon to Riviera Maya? Contact us! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
Images courtesy of Rosewood Mayakoba
