Before we get to prices, have you checked out some of the great reasons to book your destination wedding at Karisma properties and especially with a G.I. Wedding Consultant? We also recently covered their family-friendly Azul hotels.

How is this relevant to today’s post? If you haven’t guessed, the hottest deal in town is on a destination wedding in the Mayan Riviera!

What You’ll Get

• October 25th departing Toronto to Azul Sensatori in the Mayan Riviera
• Jacuzzi Junior Suite
• 7 nights, double occupancy

The Price

Here are the going rates are for the same date, destination and room:

• One of our competitors is currently advertising $925.00 + $287 tax per person
• Right now SellOff Vacations’ online selling price is $895.00 + $287 tax per person

We Won’t Be Beat!

The Weddings By Oceans’ Special Group Price is now $878.00 + $287 tax per person! Rate valid for 7 days.

If you want to take advantage of this incredible offer while it’s still sizzlin’ on the grill, contact a Cyber Maid of Honour today!

Have you seen a comparable offer for the same price or better? Let us know in the comments below.

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For those of you who don’t know, Karisma Properties is a unique resort chain offering their guests what they call a `Gourmet Inclusive’ (G.I.) experience. Basically, you get pampered and treated like royalty for as long as you’re there.

They only have 20 certified G.I. Wedding Consultants in the world and we’re proud to be one of them.

Even if you’re familiar with Karisma Properties…

Did you know that Karisma’s El Dorado Royale has a 70,000 square-foot greenhouse facility? It’s the first of its kind in the Riviera Maya and provides fresh produce for its guests to increase their culinary experience!

We are so impressed with the value at Karisma resorts and hotels (and know you and your guests will be, too), that we really want you to have your destination wedding there. So much so that we’re paying for a FREE upgrade on your wedding package*!

As part of our Fall 2010 departure bonus for any Karisma resort, you’ll receive a FREE Pearl Wedding Package which includes:

• Justice of the Peace or Non-denominational Minister
• Mexican or Souvenir wedding certificate
• Translation of Ceremony
• Filing of documents for legal ceremonies
• Professional services of an offsite and onsite wedding coordinator
• Complimentary online bridal registry and wedding website
• Wedding ceremony location including **special aisle runner, table with white linen and chairs for 12 people
• Bride’s fresh floral bouquet
• Groom’s matching boutonniere

*Terms & Conditions: Book your group of 20 or more adults. Travel must be completed before October 31, 2010. Limited to the 1st three groups that book.
**Red carpet aisle runner provided at EDR, EDS & EDM, wooden plank aisle runner provided at ABH & AZS.

Need more reasons to contact your very own Cyber Maid of Honour here at Weddings By Oceans?

• We are a top-producing destination wedding specialist in Canada
• We’ve won several industry awards
• We’re a fully registered and TICO certified travel agency
• We focus solely on destination weddings (just so we don’t get distracted from offering you true value)
• We have over 30 years combined experience in the travel industry
• We know our suppliers and hoteliers/resorts personally
• We conduct site inspections on all the destinations we recommend
• We have lived and worked throughout the Caribbean and Mexico
• We are committed to maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge, travel savvy and regular communication with our industry partners

Contact us today for superb service, unbelievable promotions and a true desire to make your destination wedding the most memorable day of your life (and one your guests will be talking about for years to come)!

Stay tuned for upcoming posts about what makes Karisma one  of the best destination wedding resorts in the world and what’s so fabulous about booking a Fall wedding.

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You want your destination wedding to be perfect because this is a huge life event! Of course, you also don’t want to disappoint your guests, either.

Karisma Properties already treats all their guests like royalty with their Gourmet Inclusive (G.I.) experience. They’ve even went as far as creating a GI University for travel agents (which we completed and are now 1 of only 19 certified GI Consultants in the world)!

But Karisma really loves their destination wedding parties and they understand that it’s hard to make a decision on a destination and hotel when you haven’t experienced it yourself. That’s how they came up with this fantastic promotion they call, the `Dress Rehearsal Special.’

Dress Rehearsal Special Details

They’re offering couples who are considering a destination wedding in Mexico an incredible opportunity to scope out one of their properties:

• An exclusive rate of $699 (that’s more than 40% off) for two people to El Dorado Royale, a Spa Resort in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico, for 4 days/3 nights which includes a wedding site inspection!
• Brides will also receive a $1000 resort credit to be used during their wedding when booked through us, Weddings By Oceans, a certified GI Vacation Consultant.

There are only a few minor stipulations:

1. Book your dress rehearsal trip by May 15, 2010.
2. Travelling to the dress rehearsal between May 1 – May 31, 2010.
3. You must attend the wedding site inspection and meeting with the onsite wedding coordinator; otherwise you will be charged the full published rate at time of check out.
4. To receive the resort credit, your wedding must be booked (wedding date can be any time) 30 days from departure of Dress Rehearsal.

Contact us today and book your Mayan Riviera destination wedding dress rehearsal at the El Dorado Royale spa resort!

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Karisma Properties, which include El Dorado Spa Resorts & Azul Hotels, offers guests a unique, Gourmet Inclusive experience where everyone is treated like royalty. Even better for you as a Beachside Bride-To-Be, they love wedding parties so much so that they’ve made it a breeze to have a dream destination wedding at any one of their stunning locations.

How does Karisma do this? They offer:

• Ceremonies 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• A dedicated professional wedding department.
• Convenient wedding services provided directly to the bride and groom so you never have to leave the property.
• Totally customizable wedding options to enable you to create the dream wedding you’ve always wanted.

With all this, it’s easy to see that Karisma truly appreciates how meaningful weddings are to their guests and values the honour of being chosen as a property to host a destination wedding.

And if this isn’t enough to convince you, their latest promotion will:

When you book your destination wedding from now until July 31st, 2010, travelling between now and December 22nd, 2011, Karisma wants the bride and groom to stay at one of their resorts absolutely FREE!

Click here for more info on this fabulous Karisma promotion if you’re travelling from Canada and here if you’re travelling from the U.S.

If you want to take advantage of Karisma’s offer, we highly suggest that you book your destination wedding through a certified Gourmet Inclusive (G.I.) Wedding Consultant. Read our post, “Why Plan Your Destination Wedding with a G.I. Wedding Consultant.”

In case you’re wondering, Weddings By Oceans is one of only 19 certified G.I. Wedding Consultants in the world. We are also proud to say Karisma awarded us Top Wedding Producer at a Diamond Level 3 status (this is a huge industry honour!).

Contact one of our Cyber Maids of Honour (destination wedding specialists) today and let’s get started planning your Karisma destination wedding!

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Before we offer you the latest promotion, here is a recap of our other effective offers:

1. Kick Back While You Wait for Your Flight
2. Free Mayan Riviera Wedding Packages (exclusive offer by Gourmet Inclusive Karisma Properties)
3. Free Riu Destination Wedding Packages

In honour of St. Paddy’s Day, we thought we’d add more gold to your leprechaun’s pot (destination wedding fund):

Transat Holidays and Nolitours is offering a $300 savings (per couple) for the Bride and Groom if booking a group with a minimum of 30 adults before March 31, 2010 for travel from May 1, 2010 completed by November 30, 2010.

Here are the terms & conditions:

• A savings coupon is required and can be used towards any Nolitours or Transat Holidays ITC South Program excluding Florida, and can be combined with an Early Booking Bonus or other promotional offers.
• Valid on group bookings of 30 passengers or more, coupon becomes invalid if group numbers drop below 30.
• $300 savings apply to the Bride & Groom only.
• One Savings Coupon per booking.
• Book by March 31, 2010 for travel May 1 to November 30, 2010.
• Regular groups terms and conditions apply.
• Savings coupon is non-transferable, non-refundable if lost or stolen and cannot be converted into cash.
• Original savings coupon must be submitted by the Travel Agent to the Toronto Groups Department with the requested information fully completed on the reverse side of the coupon, before the final payment period.

With savings like these, it’s easy to afford your dream beach wedding! Contact one of our Cyber Maids of Honour today and we’ll help you make your destination wedding dreams a reality.

From all of us at Weddings By Oceans, “Cheers and Happy St. Paddy’s Day!”

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While travelling by air, if you don’t want to miss your flight, you must arrive at the airport at least 3 hours in advance.

Although you’re busy checking-in with your ticket, checking your baggage and going through customs, often you are left with loads of time to twittle your thumbs.

That’s why we’re offering an exclusive deal worth $700* for you and your destination wedding group to kick back in the Plaza Premium Lounge located at both the Toronto and Vancouver International Airports!

Here are the details:

Effective immediately, when you book a new group of 20 or more adults by April 15th you will receive 20 complimentary passes to the comfortable and stylish airport accommodations of the Plaza Premium Lounge.

Enjoy the privilege of…

• A buffet meal and unlimited beverages
• Full bar service (subject to local liquor laws)
• Free internet stations & wi-fi
• Newspapers, magazines and TV
• Shower and napping facilities
• Flight information

Lounge locations:

Toronto

1. Plaza Premium Lounge – International Departures Terminal 3
2. Toronto Pearson Lounge – Near Gate 177, Terminal 1

Vancouver

1. Plaza Premium Lounge – International Terminal, Departures (Level 3, en route to Gate 53)

*Lounge access is valued up to $35 per person.

Terms and Conditions:

• Effective for new bookings only. Travel dates applicable – May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.
• Passes and/or vouchers will be issued at time of ticketing.
• This offer cannot be combined with any Weddings By Oceans FREE WEDDING promo or PRICE MATCH promo.

Please contact one of our Cyber Maids of Honour to discuss your destination wedding and this exclusive deal! If you need more reasons why you should book with us, click here or read, Not Your Typical Destination Wedding Specialist.

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Weddings By Oceans is here to serve your every wish, including a cost-effective wedding. Besides offering you complimentary services, we also offer price matching promotions. Here are the latest:

*Bring us a quote to match dated between February 15 to 28, 2010, and…

1. Deduct $600 (was $500) from the cost of the Bride & Groom’s TOTAL package when matching any Canadian Destination Wedding Company to SELECTED resorts.
2. Deduct $500 (was $400) from the cost of the Bride & Groom’s TOTAL package when matching any Canadian Destination Wedding Company to ALL resorts.
3. Deduct $400 (was $300) from the cost of the Bride & Groom’s TOTAL package when matching any Canadian Travel Agency to ALL resorts.

If you need more reasons to contact your very own Cyber Maid of Honour here at Weddings By Oceans, we’d like you to know we are a top-producing destination wedding specialist in Canada. We’ve won several industry awards, are a fully registered and TICO certified travel agency, and just so we don’t get distracted from offering you true value – we focus solely on destination weddings.

With over 40 years combined experience in the travel industry, we know our suppliers and hoteliers/resorts personally, and not only have we visited the destinations we recommend to conduct site inspections, we have lived and worked throughout the Caribbean and Mexico! We are committed to maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge, travel savvy and regular communication with our industry partners.

Contact us today for superb service, unbelievable price matching quotes and a true desire to make your destination wedding the most memorable day of your life (and one your guests will be talking about for years to come)!

*Terms and Conditions: Limited to the first 20 group quotes provided to us. Quote must be valid and submitted in writing to info [at] weddingsbyoceans [dot] com. Weddings By Oceans will price match valid group quotes from any other Canadian travel agency/destination wedding company dated February 15 to February 28, 2010. A group consists of 20 adult passengers or more travelling same dates, duration and room category.

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Here’s a snap-shot of the wedding promotions we’re currently offering to new Weddings By Oceans’ contacts and clients:

1. Wedding Show Bonuses
2. Free Wedding Packages for Karisma Properties
3. Free Wedding Packages for Riu Hotels & Resorts (continue reading for more info)

Special thanks goes to our Beachside Bride, Sam, and her husband, Filipe, for contributing their delightful photo to this post!

Riu Hotels & Resorts

Once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairytale. No other word will do.

The gentle harmony of an utter sense of paradise and life’s finer things are found in abundance at RIU Resorts: The soul-stirring beaches of your dreams, wonderfully styled interiors and an architectural splendour which warms and wows! RIU Resorts are visual jewels and the perfect backdrop for your precious wedding day.

To have all this and your friends and family alongside you is surely the true meaning of joy. The depth of these days will stay with you forever, so put every wish into the hands of RIU’s wedding planners and get ready for the time of your life! You have come to the right place.

RIU Resorts speak of romance, without saying a word…Weddings By Oceans would like to make it loud and clear!

Effective immediately, Weddings By Oceans is be offering Canadians the following exclusive FREE Wedding Promotion, applicable to the Riu properties listed below:

• Book 10 adults & we’ll pay for your Classic Wedding Package upgrade - Valued $345 to $435
  • Classic includes the Minister/Judge service fee and Wedding Certificate
  • Valid at Riu Ocho Rios (Jamaica) and Riu Palace Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
• Book 30 adult passengers and we’ll pay for your Classic Package – Valued $695 to $1,150
  • Valid at Riu Palace Aruba (Aruba-Palm Beach), Riu Palace Los Cabos (Mexico), Riu Palace Pacifico (Mexico)
• Book 40 adult passengers and we’ll pay for your Royal Package – Valued $1,115 to $1,850
  • Valid at Riu Ocho Rios (Jamaica) and Riu Palace Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Riu Palace Aruba (Aruba-Palm Beach), Riu Palace Los Cabos (Mexico), Riu Palace Pacifico (Mexico)

Terms and Conditions: Effective for all new wedding contracts issued with a minimum required adult passengers booking January, 2010 UNTIL April 15th, 2010 for travel February 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2010.

This promotion is not applicable with Weddings By Oceans price match promo with a regular travel agency**.

CLASSIC WEDDING PACKAGE: Simple, yet elegant

Wedding Inclusions

• Services of an on-site co-ordinator
• Decoration and set up of ceremony for up to 10 guests
• Wedding cake for bridal couple and up to 10 guests
• Sparkling wine for bridal couple and up to 10 guests during the main toast only
• CD or recorded music during the ceremony
• Bouquet for the bride & matching boutonnière for the groom
• Semi-private dinner for bridal couple and up to 10 guests at a RIU specialty restaurant
• 10% discount on spa services for the bridal couple (Some restrictions apply)
• Surprise spa gift
• Services of minister or judge officiating at the ceremony
• Wedding certificate
• Witnesses if required

ROYAL WEDDING PACKAGE: A balance between simplicity and extravagance

Wedding Inclusions

• Complimentary room upgrade to the next category for the bridal couple. (Subject to availability on arrival. Excludes Jacuzzi Suite)
• Services of an on-site co-ordinator
• Decoration and set up of ceremony for up to 40 guests
• Wedding cake for the bridal couple and up to 40 guests
• Sparkling wine for the bridal couple and up to 40 guests during the main toast only
• CD or recorded music during the ceremony
• Bouquet for the bride & matching boutonnière for the groom
• Semi-private dinner for bridal couple and up to 40 guests at a RIU specialty restaurant
• Romantic massage for the bridal couple
• 10% discount on spa services for the bridal couple. (Some restrictions apply)
• RIU t-shirts for bridal couple
• Surprise gift
• Services of minister or judge officiating at the ceremony
• Wedding certificate
• Witnesses if required

Are you ready to accept our wedding gift to you? Take advantage of a free wedding package for your 2010 destination wedding!

Contact one of our destination wedding specialists today and start planning your island wedding with your very own Weddings By Oceans’ Cyber Maid of Honour.

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Destination weddings should be fun, not stressful, right?

Then may we suggest leaving your special event in the hands of our GI Wedding Consultant? This certified specialist has gone through extensive destination wedding training, and is equipped with all the resources you need to make your special day seamless.

Last month, Weddings By Oceans was officially recognized as part of this elite group of GI wedding consultants and awarded 2 significant industry accolades by Karisma Hotels & Resorts. The awards ceremony took place in Mexico and we had the pleasure of staying at the El Dorado Seaside for 5 days and The El Dorado Royale in the Casita Suites.

Situated in the heart of the Riviera Maya, both of these hotels are ideal choices for those seeking an adult-only, romantic and luxurious destination wedding! But these only skim the surface…

Why Get Married at El Dorado Spa Resorts & Azul Hotels, by Karisma?

Here are just a few reasons why you might want to bestow your love at a Karisma hotel or resort:

• Voted the Best Boutique Hotel Chain by Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards
• Only Gourmet Inclusive® hotel group in the world
• Beach and other ceremony locations to choose from
• Ceremonies available 7 days a week / 24 hours a day
• Free online bridal registry and wedding website
• Dedicated professional wedding department
• Never need to leave the resort for anything related to the wedding, all services are brought to you
• Array of optional amenities and private events available to customize each wedding
• Bridal Suite available to get ready with the wedding party
• Beachfront Wedding Chapel

El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma feature luxurious bridal suites, a team of wedding coordinators and an exclusive Justice of Peace. With a dedicated professional wedding department, weddings are planned with ease. Plus, every detail of the special day can be customized as Karisma offers virtually limitless options.

These Gourmet Inclusive® properties offer ceremonies 7 days a week, 24 hours a day in a variety of stunning locations. The bride and groom never have to leave the property as all services are brought directly to them. And brides have the ability to customize all aspects of their wedding, to make their special day everything they’ve ever dreamed!

If this isn’t enough to contact us immediately to start planning your destination wedding in Maya Riviera at a Karisma property, you might like to know why guests rave about Karisma properties…

• Welcome glass of Champagne
• Gourmet a la carte cuisine from various
• Themed restaurants
• Unlimited local and selection of  international Premium brands.
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• 24 hour room service
• Full service concierge
• Fisher Price Kids Club
• Daily and nightly activity program
• Live Music and shows
• Non-motorized water sports: paddleboats, kayak and snorkelling gear

When you use a GI Wedding Consultant to book your destination wedding, you receive exclusive perks and expertise that matter! Contact a Weddings By Oceans’ Cyber Maid of Honour today.

What do you think, Readers? Would you like to pamper yourself, soon-to-be hubby and guests with a Gourmet Inclusive destination wedding?

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Yes, we love our Beachside Brides! Not only are the incredible wedding show bonuses still available but effective as of January 20, 2010, Weddings By Oceans is pleased to offer you 3 unbelievable reasons to book a destination wedding in the Mayan Riviera with us:

1) FREE Pearl Wedding Package. In conjunction with the El Dorado Spa Resorts & Azul Hotels by Karisma, Weddings By Oceans’ Beachside Brides and Grooms receive the following at no cost:

• Justice of the Peace or Non-denominational Minister
• Mexican or Souvenir wedding certificate
• Translation of Ceremony
• Filing of documents for legal ceremonies
• Professional services of an off-site and on-site wedding coordinator
• Complimentary online bridal registry and wedding website
• Wedding ceremony location including special aisle runner, table with white linen and chairs for 12 people
• Bride’s fresh floral bouquet
• Groom’s matching boutonniere

2) Exclusive Weddings By Oceans’ Wedding Package, Absolutely FREE. Again, this package is reserved for Weddings By Oceans’ clients and includes:

• Early check-in/late check-out*
• Private check-in area for your group*
• One hour welcome manager’s cocktail reception with gourmet bites
• Day pass for wedding couple to visit another El Dorado Spa Resort & Hotel or Azul Hotel, by Karisma
• Welcome letter and $25 spa gift certificate for all guests of group
• $50 Bride and Groom spa credit towards any treatment
• Bottle of Champagne/Fruit plate or surprise gift

Applicable at all El Dorado Spa Resorts & Azul Hotels by Karisma:
Azul Sensatori Hotel, Azul Beach Hotel, El Dorado Seaside Suites, El Dorado Royale, El Dorado Casitas Royale, El Dorado Maroma and Hidden Beach Resort (click here to find out more on this Au Naturel Club).

Terms & Conditions: Effective for all new wedding contracts issued with a minimum of 20 adult passengers booking from NOW UNTIL APRIL 15th, 2010 for travel February 1st, 2010 to December 22nd, 2011. This promotion is applicable even when the Canadian Bride and Groom stay free (where available).

3) Complimentary, Specially-Designed Wedding Extras Package. Since Weddings By Oceans are certified Gourmet Inclusive (GI) Wedding Consultants – there are only 19 worldwide – you have access to even more benefits for you and your group!

When you marry in 2010 and book with a GI Wedding Consultant, you may choose 1 out of 3 packages for your wedding extras:

♥WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION | Over a $500 Value!

• Signature Cocktail
• Beer, wine, soda
• Gourmet Bites such as:
• Caprese Bruchetta
• Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roulade
• Caribbean Ceviche
• Ratatouille vol au vent
• Roast Beef on Mustard Brioche
• max 50 people, $10 pp additional over 50

♥$350 CARIBE PHOTO CREDIT | www.caribephoto.com

• Photo packages
• Video packages
• Custom services

♥BRIDAL SPA PACKAGE | Over a $500 Value!

• Spa Manicure for Bride
• Spa Pedicure for Bride
• Manicure for one member of Bridal Party
• Pedicure for one member of Bridal Party
• Hair Treatment for Bride
• Hair Styling for Bride
• Bride’s Rehearsal Make-Up Application
• Bride’s Make-Up Application on Wedding Day

These are spectacular, almost-unheard of savings for Beachside Brides, their grooms and wedding guests! These special, exclusive deals offer additional amenities that are completely complimentary.

Why wouldn’t you book your destination wedding at a Karisma Hotel with Weddings By Oceans? Especially when we require no service fees or commitment deposits! Contact us today to speak with a Cyber Maid of Honour.

Stay tuned for the next post which explains the benefits of planning your destination wedding with a GI Wedding Consultant and reasons to marry at a Karisma property.

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