Friday, February 13, 2009

Featured Vendor: Sandals



SANDALS RESORTS BRING DESTINATION WEDDING AND HONEYMOON DREAMS TO LIFE
Luxurious Amenities, Innovative Programs and Unparalleled Service Combine to Create an Unforgettable Wedding Experience at Sandals Resorts ~

Celebrated for their ability to create precious moments, Sandals Resorts have assembled the top names and services in the bridal industry to offer their guests unparalleled experiences for their destination wedding and honeymoon. From innovative partnerships with celebrated event designer and wedding planner Preston Bailey to the introduction of the Luxury Included® Honeymoon in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and the Bahamas, the Caribbean resort collection has moved beyond the traditional wedding and honeymoon genre into a world of unprecedented services and amenities.

“Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic vacation experience in the Caribbean,” says Joann Delgin, Chief Romance Officer for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, who is responsible for overseeing the execution of thousands of destination weddings each year. “In addition to unique luxury amenities, we have created a variety of interactive programs to assist couples with every aspect of planning their special day from selecting the resort location to choosing the color of their Preston Bailey bouquet. We have always remained ahead of the curve with innovative new offerings and partnerships and continue to seek out new opportunities and collaborations to inspire and excite our guests.”

Currently, Sandals boasts 12 Luxury Included® resorts located throughout the Caribbean in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and The Bahamas. Each offers stunning beachfront locations; a choice of à la carte restaurants, from white-glove dining to barefoot elegance; an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards, luxurious accommodations in a range of categories, unrivaled watersports including the Caribbean's largest PADI certification program, the London-based Guild of Professional English Butler Service for truly indulgent pampering and signature Red Lane® Spas, with services and treatments inspired by the region.


THE PLANNING
The wedding planning process ranks among one of the most stressful times in a young couples’ life. “From navigating the expectations of two families to the countless decisions to be made, couples planning the most important day of their lives together sometimes need a reminder of what made them say ‘I do’ in the first place,” says Joann Delgin Chief Romance Officer.

In an effort to ease the stress commonly associated with planning the big event, Sandals recently created a number of interactive programs and packages to assist couples with finalizing wedding and honeymoon plans.

Sandals Wedding Blog
Jaime Stewart-McConnell, Managing Director of Royal Plantation Collection and daughter of Sandals founder Butch Stewart, recently created the Sandals Wedding Blog sandalsweddingblog.com/blog/ for couples planning their wedding or honeymoon. The
interactive site shares valuable insights into planning a destination wedding and honeymoon at Sandals Resorts, including insider tips from Jaime’s own experience as a recent bride.

Dessy Dresses Collection
In 2004, Vivian Diamond of the Dessy Collection, created a line of ten gowns exclusively for Sandals Resorts. The simple light and airy dresses ideally suited for destination weddings are sold in select retail locations and online at http://www.sandals.com/ and http://www.beaches.com/. Each of the dresses in the Sandals destination wedding dress collection is available for $499.

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