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Jun 28 2012
Sandals Wedding Insiders: Did You Know…

Sandals Montego Bay is the only Sandal’s resort that has a lovely chapel on site? For all our dear brides who are torn between wanting a traditional wedding in a chapel and a destination wedding you no longer have to choose! As your trusted wedding blogger, I checked it out personally and it is lovely! Your grand bridal entrance begins the moment you walk through the lovely fauna covered arch and into the double doors (how’s that for a statement!). It’s a lovely place to hold a traditional religious ceremony and still have an amazing island styled reception anywhere on property your heart desires.

The Frank Warren Chapel seats 80 guests comfortably with polished wooden pews, gorgeous rafters and lovely views of the garden from the windows. It was built and funded by Dr. Frank Warren’s widow, who gifted the chapel to Sandals in memory of her late husband. Mrs. Warren hoped that couples who exchanged their vows in this chapel could experience the same eternal love as she has with her husband ... how sweet is that?? 

For those brides who didn’t know, no Sandals resort is like the other; each boasts something different and unique. With 12 locations situated in the most stunning areas of the Caribbean, you can be rest assured that your wedding can be held in a place as unique and dear to your heart as you desire. Of course your trusted wedding planner will walk you through all the lovely places to hold the perfect ceremony and reception but you can always check out our wedding insider tips over here at the Sandals wedding blog!

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Tags: wedding chapel, montego bay, garden wedding, ceremony
Jun 22 2012
We've Chosen a Winner!

It was seriously difficult to choose a winner of FlipOut Sandals “Flip-Over” Giveaway! We can honestly say we’ve never seen flip flops in such a state and you all made it extremely difficult to choose just one winner. However we felt Therese Chambers’ flip flops were the worst! Congratulations Therese, your flip-flops were so… uh… worn, we want to give you three pairs of comfy and chic FlipOut sandals complete with sparkly accessories!

(Photo Credit: Therese Chambers/ Joel Finnigen)

In Therese’s own words on why she deserved these flip flops:

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Jun 19 2012

Here's what is in our bag for the ultimate beach trip! What are your top must-haves at the beach?

Ultimate Beach Bag

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Tags: beach, vacation
Jun 19 2012
Your Wedding, Your Style. No Problem, Man!

If you’ve been to Jamaica then you know the saying “Jamaica, No Problem!”  Here in Sandal’s Negril, Jamaica Wedding Department, they take that saying to heart.  I had the privilege of shadowing two gorgeous weddings yesterday, a very intimate, barefoot beach bride and groom only ceremony and one a littler bigger with a small group of family, under a beach gazebo, with a garden reception.  While both weddings were “beautiful beginnings”, our garden bride took full advantage of “Her Wedding, Her Style”and decided to spice up her bouquet.

Of course it was “No Problem, Man” and she walked down the aisle with an elegant arrangement of purple dendrobium orchids dotted with lush white roses. She was greeted with her lovely bouquets (a lovely arrangement of purple dendrobium’s for her mother as well) at her room door and walked to her wedding by her parents and her wedding coordinator. Here, going above and beyond to ensure your wedding is exactly what you want is simply a way of life!

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Tags: bouquet, customize, flowers, orchids, jamaica, negril
Jun 17 2012
Happy Dancing Daddies Day!

There’s no greater feeling than being daddy’s little girl. Your dad is your protector, your first tea party guest, your first best buddy and the one who taught you how to have a little fun. On your wedding day when you walk down the aisle to the man you choose to love for the rest of your life, remember that your dad was the first man to ever show you how wonderful you should be treated. We love father and daughter moments and what moment is more memorable than the father-daughter dance at a wedding? While we scoured the internet looking for real tender tear-jerk father-daughter moments, we were totally won over by these touching yet hilarious father-daughter dances.


(video source: youtube/ashnicsparks channel)

We hope these funny daddy trots get you in the mood to have a laugh and possibly re-think a traditional father-daughter dance. Remember, your wedding day will be just as memorable for him as it is for you. A Happy Father’s Day to all you awesome, boogie down daddies out there!


(video source: youtube/hdpiper2 channel)

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Tags: father's day, father-daughter dance, dance, funny dance
Jun 16 2012
Love Quote of the Week

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Jun 15 2012
Happy Flip-Flop Day, Win a Flip-over!

 


(PhotoCredit: flipout sandals)

Today is national Flip Flop Day! In the spirit of the summer holidays we’ve got a “bling-ing” giveaway that’ll knock your flip flops off...literally! The amazing ladies at Flip-Out Sandals are willing to give away three pairs of their comfy and stylish flip-flops complete with dazzling clip-on jewelry for each pair to one lucky beach bum. Flip-Out Sandals are designer flip flop sandals with glamorous interchangeable accessories that are both practical and fashionable. The Brazilian styled flip-flop and the chic haute couture jellies have been featured in magazines such as Bride’s, Shape and Redbook and have been worn by celebrities and beach brides alike.


(Photo Credit: flipout sandals)

So, how does one win three pairs of these dazzling shoes? We want you to show us why you deserve new flip-flops. Submit to us a picture of your most busted, dirty, broken and downright appalling pair of flip-flops for a chance to win a flip-flop makeover! Send us a photo of your terrible flip-flops and a short comment on our submission page titled “Why I deserve new flip-flops” in the “tell us your story” section and we will choose the most pitiful pair in dire need of a “flip-over”. The winner will be announced on our blog on Friday, June 22nd, 2012 and all information regarded collecting the prize will be given.

Make the jump for contest rules and requirements click here!

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Jun 14 2012
Sandals Wedding Designer Brought to Life

What better way to display the captivating color palettes of the new “Your Wedding, Your Way” wedding designer than with a fashion show! New York designer, Rubin Singer was generous enough to lend us his wonderfully creative talent and designed gowns that left the entire audience floored. Every color from bold tangerine to a delicate innocent white was brought to live by Singer’s signature styles.

We were lucky enough to grab a few photos of the stunning show and of course we’re going to share them with you!

Prepare to be dazzled!!

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Tags: rubin singer, fashion show, say i do to sandals, june 14, nyc, wedding designer, weddings, sandals, randy fenoli, say yes to the dress, event, new york
Jun 14 2012
Say "I Do" Again!

It has been a super long day; and it’s not over yet! This morning, the Say “I Do” to Sandals event kicked off with a bang, hosted by larger than life wedding guru, Randy Fenoli of TLC’s “Say yes to the dress”!

 If you weren’t here this morning between 7am-12pm we hate to do this to you but here’s what you missed:

-          Tons of gift bags given away to loyal fans.

-          A chance to spin the amazing wheels of prizes.

-          Delicious fares from Sandal’s very own culinary ambassador, Walter Staib.

-          Island cocktails and Beringer wines served by hunky cabana guys.

-          A chance to meet and greet with Randy Fenoli.

-          Photo and free autographed copy of Randy Fenoli’s book.

-          The bouquet toss for military wives by (yep, you guessed it) Randy Fenoli. It was Hilarious!

-          Free honeymoons given out to tons of military brides by the ever charming, Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals Resorts.

-          A chance to see yourself transported to an Island Paradise on our green screen.

-          A chance to preview and test drive our new wedding designer, “Your Wedding, Your Style”.

-          Priceless wedding advice and consultations by our experts.

-          A free island massage from Red Lane spa’s amazing therapists.

-          Expert Music from Scratch DJ Academy

-          Loads of Fun!

That’s the bad news; the good news is we’re still here and the event opens up to public again at 3:30 pm until 5:30pm! Randy Fenoli won't be around anymore but the music, food and drinks continue to flow. The Scratch Academy DJ’s are still at it and have definitely turned up the heat! The music is even more livelier than before! So if you’re in the NY area and need a little island-style “R&R” after work, hop that train over to 42nd street, Vanderbilt hall, Grand Central Terminal and take a peek at the new wedding’s revolution…Sandal’s Style!

P.S. The “free massages” are still happening, even now! 

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Tags: say i do, wedding designer, wedding launch, launch, party
Jun 14 2012
Military Bride Catches a WeddingMoon!

We hope you didn’t miss the bouquet toss for military brides thrown by TLC star Randy Fenoli! We were front and center for the exciting event and we have all the details! Standing with his back to a crowd of eager military brides wearing veils, Randy tossed the gorgeous white rose bouquet and made one lucky bride’s dream come true. True to wedding form, the bouquet was thrown and all the brides dove in; literally!

Juicy "dets" after the jump!

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