Tag Archives: Industry News

The Most Popular Months for Destination Weddings

Posted by on May 27, 2011 at 12:06 am.

Having a hard time choosing a date for your destination wedding? Want to know the trends? Here’s a post about which months most brides and grooms are deciding on and why ! It’s funny how much the weather affects us. It’s a common conversation starter with strangers, it often affects people’s moods and it actually [...]

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Customizable Wedding Packages in Jamaica

Posted by on April 6, 2011 at 7:32 pm.

Just when you thought weddings in Jamaica couldn’t get any better… The Grand Palladium resorts in Jamaica have launched exclusive wedding packages designed by the infamous wedding planner from New York, Karen Bussen! This is exciting news for both us and our Beachside Couples – we’ll tell you why in just a moment. But first, [...]

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana

Posted by on January 11, 2011 at 12:14 am.

Looking for something with a little edge for your destination wedding (or next vacation)? We’re excited to bring you news of the Grand Opening of the latest hot spot in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. All the destination wedding specialists in the Weddings By Oceans’ office are psyched to visit this [...]

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Welcome Wagon Bridal Shows

Posted by on November 4, 2010 at 3:35 pm.

Are you planning a wedding? Make it fun and gather some info at local wedding shows. If you’re concerned about costs, the Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase travels around the country putting on FREE bridal shows that exhibit local products and services! Last week we attended Caribbean Week in Toronto and even though we’re getting ready [...]

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4th Annual Caribbean Week 2010

Posted by on October 30, 2010 at 12:21 pm.

Who knew you could experience the Caribbean – in October – all the way up here in Canada? Tropical vibes warmed us this chilly week with the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Week. Here are a few highlights! Caribbean Week in Canada is a celebration of the sights, sounds, colours, culture and unique vacation attributes of [...]

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Budget-Friendly Wedding Gowns Are `In’

Posted by on June 25, 2010 at 8:33 am.

Who knew bridesmaids (in some cases brides) could get away with wearing simple sun dresses for a wedding? In today’s post we reference a Toronto Star article claiming that `simple and budget-savvy’ is becoming more of a trend these days! This is great news but it’s not entirely new news to us as destination wedding [...]

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Got Health Insurance? Can Travel to Cuba

Posted by on May 11, 2010 at 12:51 am.

In March’s, “Attn: All Cuba Bound Destination Wedding Goers,” we reported industry talk about how the Cuban government would soon require mandatory health insurance for all visitors entering Cuba. Our sources were correct and now this new travel regulation is in full-effect! The Government of Cuba announced travellers must now present proof of health insurance [...]

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Attn: All Cuba Bound Destination Wedding Goers

Posted by on March 23, 2010 at 9:10 am.

According to our sources, recently published articles have advised that all visitors entering Cuba will be required to purchase health insurance beginning May 1, 2010.

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Riu Hotels & Resorts: Latest News

Posted by on February 23, 2010 at 12:21 pm.

Specializing only in Destination Weddings allows us to stay on top of the latest industry news so we can inform you about changes and how they may affect you. Read this post to find out about a recent merger and its effects. Following the recent amalgamation of TUI (Signature) and Sunwing, we would like to [...]

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Can I Still Travel to the Dominican Republic?

Posted by on February 12, 2010 at 3:24 pm.

Many of our Beachside Brides, Grooms and their guests are preparing to depart for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. If you have an upcoming trip planned for this destination, whether it’s for a destination wedding or not, this post is for you. Punta Cana is home to fragrant coconut groves, lush rainforests, limestone caves and many [...]

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