Keystone Resort Offers Free Ski Passes with Weddings

Keystone Resort's new wedding pass promotion sends newlyweds
downhill with two complimentary ski season passes . . .

above photo courtesy of Charlotte Geary Photography

A marriage heading downhill doesn't have to be a bad thing. Now couples who say "I do" at Keystone Resort between November 30, 2009 and November 30, 2010 receive two complementary season Summit Passes good for skiing and riding at Keystone, Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin for the 2010-2011 season through the new Wedding Pass Promotion.

"The couples who say their vows at Keystone often have strong ties to the area and to skiing," says Paul Jeppson, Vice President of Hospitality at Keystone Resort. "The Keystone Wedding Pass Promotion is a special gift from us and what better way for newlyweds to spend time together than on the slopes at Keystone."

The passes are valid during the ski season following couple's event. Also, Keystone now offers tiered pricing for mountain tip weddings with packages starting at $75 a person.

In addition to the passes, couples who marry at Keystone also receive a night of free lodging with champagne and strawberries, a dedicated catering manager to help plan their big day, discounted lodging rates for their guests, a complimentary six inch one year anniversary cake, and more.

Keystone Resort offers ten iconic Rocky Mountain wedding and reception venues including historic locations like the  Keystone Ranch and Ski Tip Lodge as well as mountain-top venues including The Summit House, Timber Ridge and the Alpenglow Stube as well as other locations around the resort. Green weddings are also an option at the resort allowing couples to limit waste, compost, recycle, and provide sustainable and organic food if desired.

The bride and groom are privy to Keystone's award-wining chefs including Executive Pastry Chef, Ned Archibald. Chef Archibald creates uniquely designed wedding cakes or desserts personalized to the bridge and groom. Ned listens to interests and hobbies, observes dress patterns and invitations, makes notes on life stories and adventures as he plans designs for special wedding cake.

Keystone also offers a plethora of seasonal activities for couples and their guests including ice skating, mountain-top snowcat rides, mountain-top tubing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides in the winter and golf, biking, horseback riding and hiking in the summer. The Spa at Keystone Lodge provides a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for the bridal party with a full array of services.

For more information regarding weddings at Keystone, visit www.KeystoneResort.com. 

The Los Angeles Wedding Salon + Free Tickets

Celebrity Wedding Planners and Vendors Reveal the Ultimate "Do-It-Yourself" Secrets at the 4th Annual Los Angeles Wedding Salon on September 14, 2009

Hundreds of California Brides Will Discover the Ins and Outs of Wedding Planning
Learning How to Get the Best for Less at The Los Angeles Wedding Salon
Looking for the latest tips and trends involved in planning a wedding? The Wedding Salon Los Angeles is the must-attend one-day event for the modern bride who can, and will, do it all. Taking place on Monday, September 14, 2009 from 4 – 9PM at The London Hotel, the Wedding Salon is designed to simplify the wedding planning process by offering brides-to-be a one-stop-shop filled with the industry's best vendors.

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Mo.Co. Parks Challenge to Wedding Vendors: Plan Not-So-Big Wedding ($15K or less) for Nov. 8 Event

Planning is now underway for a not-so-typical wedding expo this November, as the Montgomery County Department of Parks challenges area wedding vendors to form teams and plan a "Not-So-Big" wedding at one of the county's four park event centers: Brookside Gardens, Rockwood Manor, Seneca Lodge or Woodlawn Manor.

"The Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique will celebrate the marriage of elegance and economy," said Department of Parks Event Centers Marketing Specialist Laura Gosse. "The challenge we’re posing to wedding vendors is to form teams of not more than 5 and plan a not-so-big wedding for $15K or less."

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Take Over Puerto Vallarta Hotel & Receive a Free Wedding

Take Over Hacienda-Style Hotel and Receive a Complimentary Destination Wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Offers All-Inclusive "Takeover Wedding" Package, Valued at more than $16,000 USD

A complimentary destination wedding with the privilege of having an entire hotel for just close friends and family, is a dream comes true for couples looking to get married in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  At the all-inclusive Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, brides and grooms get a free wedding and upgrade to Presidential Suite when they "Take Over" the resort's 80 suites for family and friends. Representing a savings of more than $16,000 USD, the Take Over Wedding package includes three days of pure wedding bliss celebration for the wedding party including a welcome dinner with live music on the first night; rehearsal dinner; wedding ceremony and reception at the hotel's private beach club, pool or lush garden area with four-course menu,  decorations and wedding coordinator.  Guests enjoy Casa Velas' all-inclusive amenities such as accommodations in a Master or Grand Class suite, a la carte gourmet dining, beverages, 24-hour room service, mini bar, taxes and gratuities.  Available through December 24, 2009 and from January 4^th - December 23, 2010, the rate is $275 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. A minimum of 70 suites for three nights is required.  For reservations, please call 1-866-612-1097 or visit www.hotelcasavelas.com.

The hacienda-style Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World and a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, is located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 minutes from the popular downtown area, art galleries, and "El Malecon" (the boardwalk).  The hotel features 80 suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. The perfect vacation for golfers, Casa Velas is nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course and also offers golf privileges at two other top 18-hole golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf only 20 minutes away. Spa Casa Velas, a Leading Spa of the World, encompasses five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, a fitness gym and a beauty salon. Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is at the hands of one of the area's leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine.

Sanctuary Swala Camp in Tanzania {limited time honeymoon deal}

New for this fall season, Sanctuary Swala Camp (part of the Sanctuary Retreats collection) in Tanzania, has just re-opened and is poised to become one of Africa’s most iconic retreats. Following this $1.5 million rebuild, the camp now offers guests a new level of high-end accommodations developed all within eco-friendly standards. Now, each of the 12 spacious canvas pavilions, designed around an open-plan model, offer large living areas, king beds and en suite bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Floor to ceiling canvas windows lead onto large private lounge decks that overlook the main watering hole which regularly draws lions, leopards and resident bull elephants for which Sanctuary Swala is famed.
Aside from the revamped tents, a stunning infinity swimming pool has been added and the new main dining and lounge areas feature chic, contemporary African designs all under traditional thatched roof structures. The extensive decked area provides the perfect setting for leisurely sundowners and elegant dining while enjoying outstanding views over the waterhole and valley beyond. Sanctuary Swala offers travelers all of the comforts from home while still retaining the feeling of living in the African bush.

Located in the secluded area of Tarangire National Park, one of Africa's most exciting yet least visited parks, this magical spot is renowned for its high concentrations of game. In fact, guests will often only share their visit with the large herds of elephants that favor this exclusive corner of the park. Tarangire is also fast building a reputation for being one of the best locations to get up close to wild bat-eared foxes. The wilderness experience here is accentuated by expert guides, and will soon offer the exciting option of walking safaris.

GREAT OFFERS & DEALS
In celebration of the opening of Sanctuary Swala Camp, 2009 rates will remain throughout 2010, and Game Package Rates will start at $440 per person/per night, all inclusive. For bookings or further information, go to www.sanctuaryretreats.com

SPECIAL LAUNCH HONEYMOON OFFER
50% discount - Book any honeymoon stay at Sanctuary Swala between August 10th and November 30th, 2009 and the bride’s stay is half price. Valid for new bookings made after August 10th, travel between August 10th and November 30th 2009.

Terms and conditions apply upon request.

Sanctuary Retreats' properties can be booked through a number of tour operators, including Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC; Hippo Creek Safaris and Andrew Harper Travel.