Planning Advice

There is a lot that goes into event planning. Who pays for what at a destination wedding? How much does a destination wedding cost? Let us help you create the wedding of your dreams.

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Great device to take on your travels

At Caribbean Bride we spend a lot of time travelling and on our phones. We are at trade shows and fashion shows and wedding shows and scouting locations and attending weddings on…

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Join us on Thursday at 2pm EST for our Twitter Chat

  Join us this Thursday, Dec 18th for our first Twitter Chat at 2PM EST. The subject will be ‘Why choose the Caribbean’  as we look at all the great reasons for…

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Kick-start your wedding planning and say I do in Mexico

A destination wedding is the perfect chance to escape and visit someplace familiar or discover somewhere new – not to mention that the anticipation can help alleviate some of the wedding planning…

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Our Beach Wedding Gown of the Week: by Maggie Sottero

Our favourite beach wedding gown this week is Reese by Maggie Sottero. This one-piece, slim line gown with zipper closure is definitely a show stopper. Gossamer Chiffon is ruched toward an extraordinarily beaded,…

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Décor Ideas for your Destination Wedding

Décor Ideas for a travel themed destination wedding Bright summer colours go perfectly with travel-inspired reception décor, so here is some inspiration from wedding décor designer Weddingstar to help you create a…

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Meet a Caribbean Wedding Vendor: DJ Levi Chin

How long have you been a DJ? I’ve been in the industry for 20 years. I started playing alongside my father who was also a DJ when I was 12 years old.…

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Vision Travel finds destination wedding trends

Vision Travel, Canada’s largest independently owned travel management company, recently surveyed their top destination wedding travel agents to find the latest trends in the romance travel market. The company which has been…

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Top 5 First Dance Songs

One of the biggest decisions for planning the reception is choosing the perfect song for your first dance as husband and wife. Some people choose a song from their first date, or…

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How to Choose your Wedding Planner

I love weddings! As a wedding planner, I love playing an integral role in one of the happiest days in a couple’s life, which is why 12 years ago I made it…

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Top 10 songs at Caribbean destination weddings

Here’s our list of top 10 songs played at  destination weddings. 1.  Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole 2. (I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You – UB40 3. So…

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Jewish destination weddings

What is a modern Jewish destination wedding? Experts agree a wedding at least 100 miles from where you live is a destination wedding. Who could argue with a wedding on a Caribbean…

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Will You Marry Me?

Couples continue to be very creative with their marriage proposals. Stories are shared about the charming guy who proposed in front of the congregation at church; the adventurous one who put the…

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With this Ring

Engagement and wedding rings comprise some of the most important purchases you’ll ever make. After all, like your marriage, you want these symbols of your love to last a lifetime. You’re spending…

For Richer or Poorer

Many couples become so caught up in planning their weddings that they forget to plan for their marriages. This is most apparent when it comes to finances. Once the honeymoon is over,…

Picture Perfect: Hiring the Right Photographer

First lets start with 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Photographer 1. What is your photographic style? 2. Do you use digital or film cameras? 3. What is your booking,…

The Bridal Bar

We are always on the look out for great companies that make the wedding process easier and there is none that can make it more hassle free than the Bridal Bar. The…