Global Wedding Awards 2018

www.lux-review.com Page 63 LUX 2018 Global Wedding Awards All of our packages are personalized and we have some incredible ‘secret spots’ to help create that intimate surrounding. Barbados has such contrasting coastlines so you can choose from white sand beaches with palm trees and crystal waters to magical reef pools with crashing waves as your background or even breath-taking cliffs overlooking the ocean! This is another reason couples choose us instead of the wedding packages offered by hotels since they aren’t restricted to the hotel grounds or the beach in front of the hotel that is surrounded by beach chairs, umbrellas and of course, every guest shares in your special day (and photos)! “Alongside our elopement services, we also offer fantastic Destination Wedding packages for those couples traveling with a few family and friends where they would have their beach ceremony and then set sail at sunset for a private cruise on a luxury catamaran cruise or have a celebration afterwards on the beach with an elegant wedding cake and local drinks including Bajan rum, rum punch, beers, juices and snacks.” Another core focus for the firm is vow renewal, and as Bianca explains, given their picturesque location the firm has found that this service has become increasingly popular over recent years. “Another popular service we offer is Vow Renewals. Whether the couple is celebrating a 5 or 10-year anniversary or has already had the big wedding and felt like they did not get the day they wanted and envisioned due to catering around everyone else's wants and 'rules', our Vow Renewals are an intimate and personal ways for couples to reconnect. They are also a great excuse to put back on that wedding dress and get some incredible professional photos, and as such we see many couples coming to us to recapture the magic of their special day.” Proving a truly special experience means preparing for every eventuality. Bianca shares an insight into how she works to make certain that clients have the perfect day regardless of what may happen. “At Elope Barbados, we absolutely love creating these special moments and are experienced and capable of handling the 'Plan B' situations that can arise due to bad weather or other aspects that can affect these outdoor / beach ceremonies. Luckily, most of the time it rains in Barbados, it does not last for more than a few minutes, so this is something we can usually wait out, but we have had cases of storm warnings, flood watch and even sargassum seaweed which covered most of the beach. “Each case is different so the 'Plan B' depends on whether a date change is possible, where the guest is staying to allow for a sheltered option or a location change if necessary. We are extremely happy to say that every single 'Plan B' that we have had to implement has been a blessing and been the main reason for an incredible moment that would never have happened otherwise. Whether it was as simple as a giant rainbow or fiery sunset that happens after a heavy rain or watching baby sea turtles hatch and make their way to the ocean to start their own journey sometimes, as much as we plan, it is the unexpected moments that are even better than we could have imagined!” Going forward, the team at Elope Barbados remains committed to quality and dedicated to client service, as Bianca proudly concludes. “We are a professional, passionate and trusted team who pride ourselves on making sure our clients’ wedding day is a special and memorable one. At Elope Barbados, we will continue to show what this beautiful island of Barbados has to offer and give one more great reason to keep coming back!” Company: Elope Barbados Contact: Bianca Hadeed Address: South ridge, Christ Church, BB15 150, Barbados Phone: 001 246 264 1999 Website: elopebarbados.com