When my brother and beautiful Nasim got engaged, there was no doubt in their mind The Love Studio would photograph their big day. They took a stroll on the beach, in Toronto believe it or not, and the results were nothing short of magical. Andreea has a rare photojournalistic style, highlighting the drama that quietly unfolds in the smallest of moments. If nothing else, her work is enigmatic, even when the photos are of someone I’ve known for life. She emphasizes fluid movements and creates images that move and inspire. She has a perspective on romance that she has nurtured unapologetically, openly and intentionally. I’m excited to have her and Nino capture such an important milestone for my family. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as we did. We’re all so excited for their upcoming wedding in Cabo this year. Xx, M
Read MoreDestination Wedding: Beach Wedding at Dreams Palm Beach, Punta Cana
What many don’t know is that we are also a full service Travel Agency specializing in Destination Weddings. We assist 30+ couples every year with their group travel management only. We negotiate the industry’s best group rates, offer guests various payment plans, assist all guests with various requests, alternate travel durations, various departure gateways and preferences. A customized complimentary website is made for you with all the information your guests need in order to conveniently book their. We act as your group travel concierge so you may focus on planning the wedding day itself, and we do it all free of charge to the client. Gianna & Craig are one of our most memorable couples to have worked with. Gianna was organized, responsive, kind, generous and cared deeply for the comfort of her guests. It was a pleasure working with them on managing their guest’s travel while Gianna did a wonderful job planning her wedding at Dreams Palm Beach, Punta Cana. Here’s how Gianna & Craig describe their day and their wedding trip – “For all of you lovely future brides and grooms contemplating a destination wedding, my advice for you is simple – DO IT! My husband and I were engaged in Punta Cana, and only saw it fitting that we got married there too! We were married in July 2015 at Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana. We were put in touch with a wedding coordinator at the resort, and she was absolutely amazing, wonderful, helpful, experienced, and accommodating! She truly made our dreams come true! We contacted The Eventeur to assist in arranging our group travel. Our group was about 30-40 people, and we had no idea where to start. Mahla and her expertise shined brightly for us! She managed every detail that went into getting our group travel organized and booked, leaving it “stress free” for my husband and I. Craig and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out!” Gianna & Craig (and now little Gabriela) we wish your lovely family a lifetime of happiness! Thank you for trusting us with your trip of a lifetime. Photography: Julia Eskin – http://www.juliaeskin.com/
Read MoreDestination Wedding: A Beach Wedding at JellyFish Punta Cana
This Persian beach Wedding in Punta Cana’s JellyFish Restaurant was everything beach wedding dreams are made of. It was for this stunning bride that we asked the team at Jellyfish to add a swing to their dance floor. They did at first, and all throughout, think I had lost my mind…”swing? how? why? no!”…after much negotiation they agreed and not only loved the swing so much that they made it a permanent fixture of their venue, but every other venue in Punta Cana followed suit and added a swing to their dance floor permanently. This was the first, but not the last time, that one of my crazy/random/creative ideas became a trademark of a destination. Xx, M
Read MoreDestination Wedding Venue: Live Aqua Boutique Hotel, Playa Del Carmen
The Destination Weddings gods have made all my wishes come true! A boutique, well-located-small-urban-unique-high rise-modern-stylish-ALL INCLUSIVE is born. And believe me when I say, it is the only one of it’s kind. Inside this adults-only hotel is a quiet oasis while the hustle and bustle of downtown Playa Del Carmen is directly outside it’s doors. The hotel holds true to it’s parent, Live Aqua brand’s mission of superior service, quality and cuisine options. The contemporary rooftop location for events offers gorgeous city meets jungle meets sea views. We recommend this hotel for groups looking for a hotel small enough to buy out as well as a central enough option for guests who want to enjoy the shopping and nightlife of Playa Del Carmen. All photos by our friends at The Love Studio on our trip to Playa Del Carmen together. All photos by @thelovestudio_ www.thelovestudio.net
Read MoreDestination Wedding Venue: BEL-HA, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Her name means beautiful and when I look back at the web of the last few years, Belha stands out in my mind as one of the most beautiful days of all. It was a path-changing day that set the tone for all that was to come. It was the beginning of an everlasting friendship and work partnership with Barb Simkova, whom I cherish more than words. It was also the very first time I worked with our David, who became an invaluable member of The Eventeur, a big part of our success in Mexico, and my friend. As we launch the new site and new blog, there was no doubt in my mind that the first post had to be of beautiful Belha. This glowing white villa designed in Costa Careyes style sits in front of a private white sand beach the local fisherman call home. In every sense of the word, Belha is a retreat. It is private, secluded and luxurious. It is situated right next to hotel Esencia and currently managed by the hotel which gives you access to all the hotel’s amenities while enjoying your own 9000 sqft private estate and private pool. For events, I have yet to find a home as secluded yet photogenic as Belha. The estate can accommodate up to 300 guests beach-side, where the Yucatan jungle dissolves into the pristine sands of Xpu-ha. Xx, M All photos by Barb Simkova – Instagram: @bsimkova – Tara McMullen Photography – www.taramcmullen.com Flowers & Decor: Canteiro – www.canteiro.mx
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