Your Chance to Chat One-on-One With Travel Experts! Dreaming of a destination wedding? Or an exotic honeymoon getaway? It’s never too early to start planning. Start by heading to a free evening in Vancouver on Wednesday, April 25, starting at 6 p.m. Hosted by the travel specialists at Destination Weddings By Design, the free Destination [...]
Real Weddings’ honeymoon editor Lauren Kramer recently took a jaunt to Nevada to discover what the state offers beyond the glitzy lights of Las Vegas. “I boarded Philippine Airlines for the quick, two-hour flight from Vancouver, and within 20 minutes of arriving in Vegas, I arrived in Boulder City. It’s a place that should definitely [...]
If you’re feeling a little worn out from all the decision-making and budget-wrangling for your wedding, treat yourself and your bridesmaids to the tranquil and rejuvenating Scandinave Spa in Whistler, a Finnish bath experience just minutes from Whistler Village. Cradled in a grove of spruce and cedar, this Nordic-style, all-season spa is nestled into the [...]
Hester Creek is optimally situated in the heart of The Golden Mile. They planted their first grapes in the late 1960s and were one of the first properties in BC to experiment with European grapes.
Recently, Semiahmoo Resort & Spa in Blaine, Washington held a Bridal Soiree showcasing the Resort itself as well as select decorators, florists and wedding industry creatives from the surrounding area. The Resort has several ceremony and reception venue options. Pictured above is the terrace area that is popular for outdoor ceremonies and offers a picturesque [...]
A few weekends ago, I hopped a bus to join other media and guests on an Okanagan Naramata Bench wine tour courtesy of Destination Tours. Having enjoyed a similar mini-break last summer with a few girlfriends, I wanted to experience the same place within the context of a packaged tour versus going an a self-planned [...]
Nestled among the lush, tropical greenery of palm trees, the beachfront boutique villa resort of Etu Moana on Aitutaki in the Cook Islands offers an intimate and romantic getaway for your honeymoon.
Earlier this week, our Publisher and Managing Editor attended a media and tourism event at La Maison Du Quebec at Concord Place. We enjoyed delicious food, met new people, and were entertained by performers uniquely francophone. Our evening began with an abundance of treats, from Quebec cheeses, to mini creme brulees, maple tartlets, and mini [...]
Pre-wedding activities are not complete without a stagette event with your besties. And since Vancouver is a world-class city with many natural and cultural delights to enjoy, why not treat yourselves right here in your own backyard? Or, if you have friends or guests coming from out-of-town for the big day, any of these destinations [...]
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is the perfect setting for your Hawaiian wedding. The spectacular resort scenery provides an unforgettable backdrop to any special event or celebration. There is quite a sampling of locations to choose from for both ceremonies and receptions. The Turtle Pointe Gazebo, situated along the peppered shoreline of black and white coral [...]
