Showing posts with label destination bridal shows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label destination bridal shows. Show all posts

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Destinations With Style - Winnipeg's Luxury Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Showcase

It's back! It's almost time for our wedding show! This one you do not want to miss.  More vendors, more inspiration and a grand prize for a trip for the bride and groom to Dreams Los Cabos (some restrictions apply).  

Check out our show's website at: www.destinationswithstyle.com.  It will have the all details including how to buy tickets, where to go, and what you will see.

Hope to see you there! 



Thursday, March 29, 2012

Vendor Spotlight - Dwayne Larson Photography

It is that time again, another vendor spotlight for our Destinations With Style Wedding Show. Today we would like to feature one of the 3 photographers that will be participating in the show.

Our favourite part of photography in general is tha
t is a type of art and art is all in the eye of the beholder. For a couple to be happy, they need to find the right photographer to pair themselves with. There are so many styles of photography available, that price point should not be the sole consideration for a couple's choice. Taking the time to find a photographer to "fit" with a couple's personal style may be a bit time consuming, but it is so very important. It is also important to sit with the photographer and let them know what you like, want and imagine your images will look like. Looking at their individual work will let you know as a couple if their style fits with yours. The other item to take into account is the experience the photographer has in taking images beyond their back yard. In otherwords.. have they done professional photography internationally and are they experienced with the physical elements they will be presented with?

The 3 photographers that will be at the show all have had experience with destination weddings. All 3 have different experience levels, but all are brilliant in their own right. So without further au du..

Dwayne Larson Photography

Dwayne Larson is a local photographer that specializes in destination weddings ranging from Regina, Saskatchewan to Kingston, Jamaica, and all points in between. Anywhere you want this photographer to go, he will be there.

Graduating 4 years ago from Prairie View School of Photography, Dwayne was named class valedictorian. Since graduating, Dwayne’s client base has been growing steadily, and continues to thrive.

Not like other photographers, Dwayne has the ability to make your wedding day stress free and relaxed. He is eager to get that perfect shot, but wants everyone to have just have fun, and enjoy. Leave the hard work of making that perfect day look easy up to him.


- Dwayne Larson

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Vendor Spotlight - Stella & Dot

Only a month away as of today! In celebration we thought it very fit to have another vendor spotlight on another one of our great sponsors and exhibitors. We are excited to feature Stella & Dot at the show. They are also one of the grand prize sponsors for this gorgeous necklace

At Stella & Dot we get great joy in designing irresistible accessories. We have a vision of the world where strong women live bold and joyful lives. We believe passion and joy are their best assets. Our jewelry is wearable so that she'll be transformed from simple to stylish by slipping it on; it's versatile to go from day to night; and irresistible so that she will fall in "must have" love!

We don't think jewelry should be locked up in a glass case, where you can't try it on. Or sold by people who don't take the time to tell you how to get the most of it - how to wear it, and what to wear it with. And, we just love people, so we think most things are better done with friends. That's why Stella & Dot is exclusively sold by Independent Stylists like myself through in home Trunk Shows or through my e-boutique. Indulge your friends, they will adore the style and you will enjoy your new accessories wardrobe. It's casual, no pressure and most importantly, fun! What's not to love?

Here is the website of Jilliane our featured Stella and Dot stylist at the show:

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Vendor Spotlight - Get Your Tan On


Here is another spotlight of one of the talented vendors that will be at our Destinations With Style - luxury destination wedding show in Winnipeg on April 22, 2012.


And if we may mention.. for those of you just about to leave on your destination wedding in a few weeks.. this may a great chance to connect with Get Your Tan On to have your tan perfected before you go!

Get Your Tan On is Winnipeg’s premier mobile sunless tanning, that allows you to tan where you want. Get Your Tan On will come to your home, office, hotel or you can come to us.

Delivering the most amazing golden tan in minutes, you no longer need to worry about harmful UV rays or streaky orange skin. Get Your Tan On uses Award Winning Norvell Amber Sun Products. This breakthrough micro-nutrient technology delivers a potent blend of vitamins and antioxidants to boost the skin’s inherent “just off the beach” glow. The natural formula works with the skin creating a customized shade of colour every time. Providing you with an even, natural looking glow year round.

www.getyourtanon.ca

www.facebook.com/414tan


Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Destination Weddings - Winnipeg - Destination Information Session

Calling all Couples In Winnipeg interested in a destination wedding abroad who have not booked their travel or wedding plans yet!

RSVP of our destination wedding show and info session has been extended to Friday, August 19, 2011. Just a few more spots left!
RSVP today!


We just wanted to take a moment to invite you to a special event in Winnipeg!
Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, August 19, 2011 if you are interested.
Space is limited and Admission is free!

You are cordially invited to join us for our Destination Wedding
Information Session and Mini Bridal Showcase
on Sunday, August 21, 2011 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
We will have refreshments, wedding cake to sample,
door prizes, live entertainment, and Q&A.
There will also be exclusive discounts on destination wedding
coordinating, wedding dress purchases, and
more exclusive only to those who attend.


Our topics and focus will be on:
Is an international or local destination wedding right for you?
How to choose the best resort and island/country.
What is entailed in a destination wedding abroad.
How to tailor invitations and get the word out to guests effectively.
We will also have professional photographers explain their experience
taking destination wedding photographs and
why to consider them as an investment.
Tips on making your wedding distinctive on budget (décor and florals).

Our Sponsors:
Travel & Events with Style and With Style Designs
La Fiesta Cafecito
LFS – The Little Flower Shop
Jenna Rae Cakes
Rocky Mountain Soap Company

Our Speakers:
Jaime from Travel & Event with Style – destination weddings and invitations
Kamp Photography and Sugar and Soul Photography – destination wedding photography
Peggy from LFS – other options for flowers and decorating for a destination wedding

Our Prizes Sponsors:
• Travel & Events with Style (WestJet 2 piece luggage set)
• Clarion Hotel Winnipeg (Free night stay)
• Rocky Mountain Soap Company • Bliss Bridal • Fabutan
• Exclusive discounts will be given to all couples in attendance from some of our sponsors.
Our list of prizes and gifts keeps growing. Every couple will be given a swag bag!
**Note Azul Resorts in the Mayan Riviera will allow all couples who attend the bridal info session to be entered in their draw for the free trip and anyone who books their hotel within 30 days of the show receives a free upgrade!



Special acknowledgement to:
Weddings in Winnipeg Magazine

The August issue will be available to all attendees!



Please R.S.V.P by Sunday, August 14, 2011 to:
Jaime at 204-334-3396 or weddings@mywaywithstyle.com
Admission is Free!

Please Note:
Space
is limited. We ask only 2 guests per wedding group.
No Drop-ins please.


Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Distinctive Destination Weddings – Tips on Decor













Written By Jaime Valdes-Riench, owner of Travel & Events with Style

Destination weddings at resorts are can give couples mixed feelings. If it is important to the couple to find a way to set themselves apart from everyone else who has explored the path of the same wedding package, they may feel over whelmed. The question that is asked is, “How may I make our day, OUR day without looking like everyone else?” Also, where do you begin? A suggestion would be to work closely with your destination wedding professional and takethe base wedding package and make it so much more!

The base wedding packages for destination weddings, at most popular resorts, really cover the bare essentials for what a wedding should begin with. You may have the basic bridal bouquet, boutonnière for the groom, and a centerpiece plus one tier wedding cake for the reception. That is hardly wedding calibre of what a wedding should be if you where wanting more. So how do you obtain that without breaking the budget? Simple, work with someone from home and add on!

The basic wedding package is basically that, the base. There are 2 options available: 1. Adding on with the resort and not worrying that you have to bring anything with you but your clothes and love and 2. bringing the extras to make it yours! Both answers are perfect for the right couple. To have the piece of mind that you are taken care-of and nothing needs to me carried with you is peace of mind in itself. If you where planning to organise everything through the resort, the areas of compromise are that colours may not match through out the wedding, nor florals my not be cohesive or even be on the colour scheme you are requesting. Tropical countries offer natural flowers that are bold and vibrate in colour and they may not always keep with a theme. Example: many bouquets are filled with local tropical flowers, but you may end up with a bouquet of orange, yellow and vibrant fuchsia together. It is all in one’s taste on whether or not you embrace the location’s charm and what they have to offer. Now if you prefer to have more control on the over all look of the wedding it will take a little more planning.

As with any wedding choosing the base colour scheme is intrical. Next would be to find out what the resort can offer as far as guaranteeing that themed colour so it is cohesive. It is important to note that bouquets are not always the image of perfection as they are here. A great alternative is to have a local floral designer make up bouquets for your wedding party from high quality “real feel” flowers. The key with faux is that any colour is achievable and transportable. If quality faux flowers are chosen, they also can be taken home and remade into something you will see everyday in your future home. If packed correctly, they will travel impecitively and will look fresh even in intense heat. You also have the added bonus of using your bouquet again if you have planned your day after shoot.






Here are a few other tips on how to work with your resort to create your special look: Tiffany Chairs (what we locally call Chiavari chairs) are now available at most 4 – 5 star resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico. They add elegance to a room without a tremendous amount of fuss. Another tip is to add additional centerpieces to add to the look. One of the more standard centerpieces at resorts right now are the 24” cylinder vase with a floating candle. They are either trimmed with a colour ribbon or steamed faux flower submerged in the water. Depending on the size of the reception and number of guests, seating is more often long rectangle tables, with a family style set up. This usually is a result to not having enough guests for multiple circle banquet tables. One cylinder or tall rectangular vase can easily be lost on a table of that shape. Adding a few additional cube or smaller height vases filled with flowers gives texture, colour, and contrast. For those who want to add even more onto the look, bring long steamed faux orchids or exotic flowers and rent vases from the resort. Adding 3 tiers of height completely changes the look.

Another way to make the reception’s look more distinctive is adding linens and Tiffany chair covers as you would at a wedding locally. Most resorts offer a few options for linens. Overlays or runners are now being offered additionally as well, but are not always very affordable if rented threw the resort. But why not rent from home and add to the look? Locally we have amazing options, and thinking ahead will give a finishing touch. Elegant over-lays bring colour to the room, while custom tiffany chair covers as a final look of elegance to an already gorgeous look. Both pack small and light. Renting locally and bringing to the resort is a great way to combine the local charm with something more current and tailored. It is important to mention that there may be special deposits with local rental companies to make such arrangements.

The last fun item to consider for your destination wedding is practical fun items such as coloured parasols and fans. Giving fans to all attending guests at the ceremony gives a little touch of colour throughout the crowd and comfort to everyone. Parasols are a fun way to have as an alternative or addition to bouquets for bridesmaids and possibly attendees. They are both elegant and functional.

Destination Weddings do not have always have to have the look that they where chosen from a catalogue. It is always important to find an experienced professional who can make your wedding, your wedding. Travel and Events with Style has dedicated their services to find ways for couples to have a wedding abroad tailored to their individual tastes with quality and with style. Between offering services in house or finding the best possible suppliers, it comes down to planning your day and making it full of wonderful memories.








Sources:
Photography:
Sugar and Soul Photography
Event Planner and Design:
Travel & Events with Style
Floral Design & Rentals: The Little Flower Shop
Cakes & Pastries: Cake-ology
Linens: With Style Designs
Invitations & Stationary: With Style Designs
Venue: La Fiesta Cafecito

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Thanks to Everyone Who Attended Our Destination Wedding Show

What a wonderful turnout we had at our destination wedding info session on Sunday, March 6, 2011! It was so great to visit with the new couples and hopefully give them a little guidance on their wedding planning in the near future. We feel very privileged to have had that time with them to chat and get to know them a little better.

We will have more to share soon on this subject and pictures to share. We just really wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all the vendors who came out, helped out, and most importantly participated in our show!

Special thanks to:
- La Fiesta Cafecito
- The Little Flower Shop
- Kamp Photography
- Sugar & Soul Photography
- Cakeology
- Bliss Bridal
- Sandman Winnipeg Airport
- Smock Paper
- And ALL my staff who work their tails off!
Stay tuned for more, coming very soon!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Calling all Destination Wedding Couples for 2012!!

We just wanted to take a moment to remind you of the special event you are invited to attend. Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday March 2, 2011 if you are interested. Space is limited and Admission is free!

You are cordially invited to join us for our Destination Wedding
Information Session and Mini Bridal Showcase
on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
We will have refreshments, wedding cake to sample,
door prizes, live entertainment, and Q&A.
There will also be exclusive discounts on destination wedding
coordinating, wedding dress purchases, and
photography packages exclusive only to those who attend.

Our topics and focus will be on:

Is an international destination wedding right for you?
How to choose the best resort and island/country.
What is entailed in a destination wedding abroad.
How to tailor invitations and get the word out to guests effectively.
We will also have professional photographers explain their experience
taking destination wedding photographs and
why to consider them as an investment.
Tips on making your wedding distinctive on budget (décor and florals).

Our Sponsors:
Travel & Events with Style and With Style Designs
La Fiesta Cafecito
LFS – The Little Flower Shop
Cakeology (wedding cake)

Our Speakers:
Jaime from Travel & Event with Style – destination weddings and invitations
Kamp Photography and Sugar and Soul Photography – destination wedding photography
Peggy from LFS – other options for flowers and decorating for a destination wedding

Our Prizes:
• Hyes Xcase Luggage
• Fabutan Free Tanning Sessions, and Red Lane Spa Kit (from Sandals Resorts)
• Carry-on Luggage Bag by Goway Travel
• Complimentary night stay at Sandman Hotel Winnipeg
• $150off a Wedding Dress from Bliss Bridal
• Special discounts to all brides/couples in attendance from:
Travel & Events with Style, Sugar and Soul Photography, Bliss Bridal
Our list of prizes and gifts keeps growing..

Special acknowledgement to: Weddings in Winnipeg Magazine
March issue will be available to all attendees at no cost.

Please R.S.V.P by Friday, March 4, 2011 to:
Jaime at 204-334-3396 or weddings@mywaywithstyle.com
Admission is Free!

Please Note:
Space is limited. We ask only 2 guests per wedding group. No Drop-ins please.
Also, if you are having a destination wedding that will be in the province,
please let us know as we will be having a session particularly for that topic.