First the drugs were getting out of control at the borders – now it’s the swine flu. Seriously, what next??
If you are like me, you may have already made vacation plans to Mexico or you have planned your destination wedding to the beautiful country of Mexico. I honestly have no idea what to tell you. Andrew and I have not yet canceled our trip, not saying we won’t. I really don’t want to cancel, so we shall wait and see.
But- if you were planning on getting married in Mexico in the next few weeks or even months you may want to reconsider your plans. There are several places you can travel to if your heart is set on a destination wedding. Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica and Jamaica are just a few places that come to mind. You can always stay in the states and go to South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and of course Florida. There are so many options it is easy to get overwhelmed.
If you feel the tension creeping up- just give us a call. I adore destination weddings!! 
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It is so nice to hear of someone doing a good thing. It is especially nice to hear of a company doing a good thing, even when our economy is in a recession. I had already been impressed with The Ritz-Carlton family of Hotels and Resorts, but when I recently heard of their generous donation I just had to spead the word. The Ritz-Carlton’s “Vow to Help Others” program enables couples hosting their wedding reception at a Ritz-Carlton Hotel or Resort to donate five percent (5%) of the total food revenue from their wedding to a charity of their choice AND to The Ritz-Carlton’s Community Footprints Fund (For wedding events booked prior to December 31, 2009 – taking place prior to December 31, 2010).
The Ritz-Carlton has long been supporting the communities around them with their Community Footprints Fund. The money they donate focuses on Hunger and Poverty Relief, Well-being of Disadantaged Children and Environmental Conservation. Last year alone they donated over $7.4 million in products and services to charitable organizations as well as over 40,000 hours of volunteer work.
I hope you are considering The Ritz-Carton for your wedding celebration, next vacation or business trip. Their extraordinary service, gold standards and community envolvement is reason enough – but now that you know the Ritz-Carlton is doing more for the communities around them I know they will become the first choice for all of your travel and celebration needs.
The Ritz-Carlton has many locations throughout the US, Cananda, Mexico, Carribbean, Asia, South America, Europe and in the Middle East. (Wouldn’t it be great to visit each one — with over 80 different locations it could take a while!) Just another reason to add it to my LOVE-IT folder!
Side-note: Andrew did mention Hawaii last week…
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A romantic beach wedding or a truely KY farm wedding, whatever your wedding style is Always Planned can handle all of the planning, organization and the many details involved in your upcoming destination wedding. While most locations have someone staffed to assist you with your destination wedding, that person is not available for the many personalizations you may want. From custom favors and gift bags for your guests to the programs, invites and save the dates we have fantastic ideas done with style, class and southern charm.
Call us today for a complimentary consultation to discuss your destination wedding.
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