WOW! We're back from the Dominican and Jess and Matt, along with 23 of their guests enjoyed their beautiful destination wedding at Riu Bachata in Puerto Plata. What a fantastic week to bond with others and enjoy the company of their family and friends; they really had a wonderful group of family and friends with them! There is certainly something to be said about destination weddings and that is that the bonding that occurs during the week can not be created at a traditional wedding, as well as the focus really is on the couple and ceremony verses what some believe can at times turn into a bit of production at a local wedding.
The ceremony was held in a white gazebo overlooking the mountains, ocean and beautiful greenery - you could not have asked for a better location. Darryl Waddell, a talented photographer from Toronto took these amazing shots and I'm all too happy to share them with you! Apart from the curious on-lookers and dreamy guests, Dreamfilm Productions from Vancouver, B.C. was present, filming the ceremony and then interviewing Jess, Matt and myself. Dreamfilm Productions is currently working on a documentary which explores why couples continue to get legally married despite other options and the high divorce rate. The documentary will air in late January 2011, on CBC and we'll keep you posted with the details.
Apart from the beautiful wedding, we all enjoyed a day on a private catamaran, snorkeling, drinking and eating - arranged at a fraction of the price by myself. Many also took advantage of a three-hour city tour that was also arranged by yours truly and several guests had the pleasure of receiving upgraded rooms at no charge to them....boy it pays off to speak Spanish as my first language! :0 Lastly, we surpised the guests with a wonderful candy station at the private party held after the wedding dinner. A sweet surprise after one week withdrawal of any local candy and chocolate.
Congratulations Jess and Matt!! You're a wonderful couple and I wish you continued happiness!
Happy Planning to all!
Liz B
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