Exceptional Wedding Experiences
If you have decided to postpone your spring or summer wedding due to COVID-19, we are so sorry. This uninvited guest has been causing a lot of stress for engaged couples as well as everyone who works in the wedding industry. If you are not working with a wedding planner, here’s our 10 step “DIY” […]
Do you ever wish you could hit the reset button on your DIY vacation? Perhaps you had it all mapped out, and your trip just didn’t go according to plan? As IATAN certified travel advisors, we have lots of information to share about the best destinations, hotels, restaurants, and activities for your pre-wedding getaway, bachelor/bachelorette party […]
Northern California is one of the most scenic parts of the country, and San Francisco tops the list as one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Whether you want to marry in the mountains, in a vineyard, beneath a grove of Redwood trees or by the water – you will never run […]
Getting to Nantucket is no easy task, but some couples feel the time and effort involved in the journey is well worth it. It’s possible to arrive by plane, but most people take multiple forms of transportation to get there. After flying into Boston’s Logan International Airport, many take a train, bus or car ride […]
South Carolina is filled with great spots for a destination wedding, pre-wedding getaway, bachelorette/bachelor party or honeymoon. One of our most favorite destinations is Charleston and the nearby beaches that surround this charming town: Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and Kiawah Island. Few cities in America play host to more destination weddings than Charleston. […]
Sometimes all you need to feel refreshed is a change of scenery, and it’s hard to imagine scenery more different than the desert. Palm Springs, California is one place where you can experience the seclusion of the desert and the exciting social scene of a city in one town. Elegant evenings under the stars, brilliant […]
Montana is one of the most beautiful, least populated states in America. In fact, more people live in Graeter Cincinnati than in the whole state of Montana. That is just one of the reasons we love Montana for destination weddings and honeymoons – it’s like an undiscovered secret with more than its fair share of breathtaking […]
Have you been dreaming of having your wedding in the Caribbean? One of our favorite spots for destination weddings and honeymoons is Grace Bay on Turks & Caicos in Providenciales. There are three basic types of accommodations offered on Providenciales: Resorts and hotels, all-inclusive resorts, and rental villas and guesthouses. The traditional hotel and resort is […]
Florida is a very popular location for Cincinnatians who want to have a destination wedding in the U.S. There are plentiful direct flights, those flights are mostly under 3 hours, the marriage license requirements are reasonable (valid for 60 days with no waiting period for non-Floridians) and the weather is often sunny! One of our […]
Paris is called the City of Lights because it was one of the first cities to have electric street lighting. It’s also known as a city of romance! Besides being a lovely place to get married and honeymoon, Paris is very popular with our clients as a place to get engaged – and the Eiffel Tower is […]
London is one of the best places in the world for destination weddings and honeymoon travel. The history, scenery, hospitality, availability of talented vendors, availability of flights and shared language make travel easier for couples and their guests. The number of potential venues can be overwhelming making it hard to choose the perfect spot. Here are […]
Have you been dreaming of a wedding or honeymoon in Ireland? To legally marry in Ireland, you must apply for a license 3 months before your wedding date, and you both must appear in person at the Civil Registration office in the county where you will marry to present the appropriate documentation 5 days before […]
With its scenic views, mild climate, and friendly people, Vancouver is known around the world as both a popular tourist attraction and one of the best places in the world to live. Vancouver is also one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada with 52 percent of the population speaking a first language other […]
Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore: five small villages surrounded by a unique landscape that UNESCO has named a World Heritage site. In each of the 5 towns, colorful houses and vineyards cling to steep terraces, harbors are filled with fishing […]
Much like Germany, marriage in Switzerland must take place in a civil ceremony held at an official civil register office venue. That doesn’t mean you can’t arrange your own religious or private celebration in addition, but it can’t replace the civil ceremony. Various administrative steps must be taken in order to apply for a civil […]
Many Cincinnati residents have German ancestors making Germany a popular destination for couples who want to marry or vacation after their wedding in Europe. Most couples decide to avoid the legal paperwork required for obtaining a German marriage license, and they get married locally before their trip instead. If you decide to have a […]
Located 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, you will find the largest home in America – the Biltmore Estate. Completed in 1895, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room chateau is as impressive today as it was more than a century ago. Biltmore House is truly a wonder of architecture and hospitality designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. […]
Colorado is a fantastic place for destination weddings and honeymoons. Whether you choose the “Mile High City” of Denver or a resort in the Rocky Mountains, you will be surrounded by natural beauty. Our favorite urban location for Colorado weddings is the Grand Hyatt Denver’s 38th-floor Pinnacle Room with its panoramic view of the city […]
An island wedding at Ocean Reef Club can be truly magical. The lush tropical setting, the warm Florida air and the privacy our clients cherish create an atmosphere that’s perfect for weddings indoors or out. Ocean Reef can accommodate weddings and receptions of any size. There’s an Interfaith Chapel, but some couples want a true […]
Did you know that Florida is one of the most popular states for domestic destination weddings and honeymoons? With its sunny weather and beautiful beaches, Florida competes with the Caribbean and Mexico in beach appeal and is likely to be cheaper and easier for your guests to travel to. In addition to sand and surf, it […]
Many people automatically think of tropical beach settings when they imagine the perfect destination wedding location. But at i-do Weddings & Events, we encourage our clients to consider the mountains as well. The Pacific Northwest is a place where you can get the best of both the mountains and the water in one place. One […]