The weather has gotten so cold that all we can dream about are sunny skies and crystal blue waters. This week, we had the pleasure of meeting the lovely team from the One&Only Ocean Club. With 5 uninterrupted miles of dazzling white sand, this luxury resort is nestled in the beautiful beachfront of Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Whether you’re looking …
SJS Real Weddings – Prianka and Munesh
We are reminiscing about our summer weddings as we enter the cooler months. Prianka and Munesh’s multi-day wedding extravaganza in Aruba was definitely one for the books. From a surprise fire performance from one of the guests to a baraat on a private boat, this wedding is surely one that no one would forget. With the perfect sunset and blue …
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
Happy Friday! SJS reporting in from sunny Aruba! We are here on this beautiful island at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino for this weekend’s wedding festivities. We are adding this gem to our list of favorite properties – from the attentive customer service to the beautiful beaches and well kept property, it is a great venue for your …
Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
We would like to thank the Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico, for the lovely lunch yesterday. We had so much fun learning about this beyond gorgeous property. We just had to share this information with all of you! Originally developed as a plantation by Laurance S. Rockefeller, this Ritz Carlton Reserve, located on Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico …
Mexico Themed Weddings
Continuing on with our wonderful experience in Mexico, here are some of our favorite ways to tie in Mexico for your destination wedding. From invitations to centerpieces, the possibilities are endless!
What to Put in a Florida Welcome Bag
A welcome bag is a great way to greet your guests upon arrival to your wedding destination. Not only is it another way to personalize your event, but guests love receiving goodies that tie into your wedding theme. Here are some of our favorite items for the perfect welcome bag for a Florida destination wedding: Florida Welcome Bag A warm …
SJS Real Wedding: Melanie and Neeraj
We are back in chilly NYC after a fabulous wedding weekend in Turks and Caicos. The entire week was a dream from the lovely couple to great vendors to the amazing view. Our bride and groom were able to enjoy the wedding of their dreams and it was our pleasure to help make that dream come true. Melanie and …
Gorgeous Venues in Mexico
We are having an absolutely amazing time in Cancun at the Love Mexico expo. We have been able to travel to some incredible hotels during our stay, each one more beautiful than the last! The Riviera Maya is an ideal location for destination weddings, and with venues like these, you may not ever want to leave! Here are some of …
Love Mexico
We are having such an amazing time down here at the Love Mexico destination wedding expo! Last night we attended the Welcome Night, which was a great way for us to meet everyone over delicious food and drinks. The entertainment was amazing and the night ended with a gorgeous display of fireworks. Today we attended a tradeshow …
Arizona – The Perfect Spot for Destination Weddings
We just arrived back to NY from a wedding in Arizona, and we can’t stop talking about how perfect it is for weddings. Many of our brides come to us looking for advice on where to have their destination weddings, and for those who would prefer to stay stateside rather than go international, we always suggest Arizona. Arizona is the …
WHEN TO SEND SAVE THE DATES, INVITES, & RSVPs
As a general rule, its best to let friends and family know about your big day around six months prior or eight months for far away destination weddings. Sending Save The Dates this early in advance give guests plenty of time to book their travel, save some cash, and ask days off from work. Any later it might as well be …