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Honeymoon Bridal Registries, What’s the deal?

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:10:41 +0000

A new up and coming trend for today’s bride and groom are online Honeymoon Bridal Registries. Today’s couple might already live together or already have the typical items one traditionally receives as a wedding gift. Or the couple may have a traditional registry but would also like cash to help pay for the honeymoon. An online honeymoon bridal registry is a polite way etiquette wise to have your guests pay for your honeymoon without coming right out and just asking for cash. The typical items Your guests can purchase would be couples massages, a sunset cruise, a candlelit dinner on the beach, room upgrades, or even flight upgrades to first class. Your registry is only limited by your imagination and the destination you choose to honeymoon to.

There are two types of honeymoon bridal registries. The First type would be the one that locks you into doing everything the guests purchase off the registry. The second type is the one we recommend and typically most clients choose to utilize. The second type basically allows them to purchase the items and the value of the item they purchase gets deposited into your account. A week before you get married you receive a check in the mail for all the money received in the account. You then get to choose where and when or how you choose to spend the money you received in the registry. Your account stays open for 30 days after the wedding and you get another check for any money received from last minute gift givers. You get a full accounting of who gave what so when you send thank you cards you can mention how great the massage or sunset cruise was that was purchased from the registry. Everyone is happy; you have the cash to take on the honeymoon or pay of the credit card bill used to pay for the honeymoon and your guests have peace of mind knowing instead of giving you cash at the wedding, they contributed some fun or unique experience to your honeymoon!

The Beautiful Anguilla Resort From “The Bachelor”

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:59:18 +0000

Anguilla is one of the Caribbean’s romantic hideaways tucked away in the British West Indies. A beach lovers paradise with sand so white and water so blue it almost seems surreal. No cruise shops, fast food restaurants, casino’s or strip malls. This island has not succumbed to becoming overly commercialized adding more to its charm as a perfect honeymoon or vacation destination. Locally owned businesses are also a great sign ensuring the locals directly benefit from tourism and then in turn take very good care of visitors. I vividly remember my first trip there over 10 years ago and I was hesitant to tell others about it are that good.

I wondered how long this would stay my little secret, and for know the cat is out of the bag. ABC’s hit show the Bachelor decided to let the whole world in on the secret that is Anguilla on Valentine’s Day with a 2 hour episode taking place on the island. They managed to showcase everything that is wonderful about the island. Cliff jumping at little bay, dinning on a private island, beach side candlelit dinners under the moon light, the great local music scene at the dune preserve, and most of all the warmth and hospitality of the Anguillan people.

The host resort for the Bachelor was the opulent Cuisinart Resort and Spa considered by many to in the top ten of best resorts in the Caribbean. The architecture more Greek island inspired than Caribbean blends well with the turquoise water. The resort boasts the only Greenhouse in the entire Caribbean that supplies hydroponic Spices, vegetables, and fruits for the delicious cuisine the kitchen prepares. They don’t joke around here about food and wine as they recently added a wine cellar with tastings and have a demonstration kitchen for cooking classes ala Iron Chef America. And last but not least the Spa (which was enlarged 2 years ago) is the best on the island. They do everything from outdoor couple’s massages on the beach to a warm seashell massage. They also have a full array of yoga and Pilates classes etc should you decide to be good on your vacation. So all in all this resort boasts pretty much everything a vacationer could want from a tropical island getaway. Hey, the bachelor doesn’t take his potential bride to be to just any ole place right?

Jim of Perfect Honeymoons Featured in the Washingtonian

admin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:49:57 +0000

Jim of Perfect Honeymoons was featured in Washingtonians Bride & Groom Winter/Spring 2011

Ask the Experts:
Jim Augerinos
Co-Owner
Vienna

HIS TOP 5 HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS

“The most interesting overall change in honeymoon travel is that people are asking for a destination where they can experience more than one thing during their trip. Most couples don’t want to sit on a beach at a walled-off resort for two weeks.They want to zip-line through a rainforest, swim with dolphins, climb an active volcano, or sleep in an open-air hut on the beach-preferably all in the same vacation. Honeymooners also don’t want to go where mainstream vacationers go anymore, but they don’t want to travel someplace so off-the-wall that they’ll possibly have a bad experience.”

Tahiti - “For sheer beauty, nothing else compares to this island, and the French cuisine is terrific.”

Italy - “Tuscany, Rome, the Amalfi Coast- there’s so much diversity and romanticism in one place.”

The Greek Islands – “Not as overwhelming as Italy, Spain, and France. There’s one big city, Athens, and the rest is beaches.”

Costa Rica - “From a value standpoint, this is the place to beat. The dollar goes very far, and they reinvented ecotourism”

The Caribbean – “Jade Mountain, St. Lusia… The TV shows The Bachelor put the island on the map for honeymooners.”

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WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award given to Perfect Honeymoons

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:31:52 +0000

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Perfect Honeymoons & Holidays has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 in the travel agency category!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Perfect Honeymoons & Holidays stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Perfect Honeymoons & Holidays for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that Perfect Honeymoons & Holidays is among the very best Travel agencies within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/perfect-honeymoons-holidays-vienna/99c1ce04953fd662.html?mode=edit&themeCode=

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Perfect Honeymoons BEST is DC Metro Area!

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:22:13 +0000

Perfect Honeymoons & Holidays Named Best Travel Agency in the DC Metro Area in the Knot Best of Weddings

Vienna, Va February 10,2011 — Perfect Honeymoons & Holidays Travel is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a 2011 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, a special section in The Knot Washington, DC magazine and online @ http://www.theknot.com/Vendors/best-of-weddings/featured-washington%20d.c.%20va/017#HAT The Knot is the number-one wedding resource that’s most trusted by brides.

The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 provides a “by brides, for brides” guide to the top wedding professionals across the country, and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources. From New York florists and Seattle bridal salons to DC makeup artists, engaged couples will find detailed feedback on local wedding businesses reviewed by thousands of newlyweds who had great things to say.

About The Knot Inc.

The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT; www.theknot.com) is a leading lifestage media company. The Company’s flagship brand, The Knot, is the nation’s leading wedding resource, reaching well over a million engaged couples each year through the #1 wedding website, TheKnot.com. Other products from The Knot include The Knot national and local magazines, The Knot books (published by Random House and Chronicle) and television programming bearing The Knot name (aired on the Style and Comcast Networks). The Company also owns WeddingChannel.com, the most visited wedding gift registry website.