Our Trip to Paradise...
Jeff and I are getting married at the Westin Aruba in May 2010 and did a site visit in August 09. We were treated like VIP!!! When we first arrived to the Westin we were surprised that we got UPGRADED to a suite (on-site wedding planners' doing). When we went to the room we were in awe!! She upgraded us to a "honeymoon suite." The room had 2 ocean-view balconies, each facing different views of the island. Then a couple minutes later, room service came and delivered CHAMPAGNE & a card!! It was from INGE and JANCIS (the wedding planners)! We can't say enough good things about these two. They are so great with communication and are just wonderful people to work with...NO WORRIES!!
The following day after our arrival, Jancis scheduled a morning meeting with all the vendors we'd be using for the wedding (florist, DJ, minister, & caterer). Everyone arrived on time and was very professional, not to mention super nice. Everything went quick & smoothly, it helped to have our ideas handy, my inspirational board and of course, the almighty destination wedding planner! Jancis made everything easy, Jeff and I feel so comfortable leaving the details in her hands!
The following day after our arrival, Jancis scheduled a morning meeting with all the vendors we'd be using for the wedding (florist, DJ, minister, & caterer). Everyone arrived on time and was very professional, not to mention super nice. Everything went quick & smoothly, it helped to have our ideas handy, my inspirational board and of course, the almighty destination wedding planner! Jancis made everything easy, Jeff and I feel so comfortable leaving the details in her hands!
So the plan was to do the food tasting that afternoon, but then Jancis informed us that she wanted us to do it for dinner. We'd taste all the appetizers and dinner plates we chose. So we go to the restaurant Pago Pago for the tasting, they end up seating us in a private dining area for a candle lit dinner!! The executive chefs come out and introduce themselves and offer their congrats! It was an awesome experience.
The FOOD...OMG!!! Some of the best food I've ever had, I couldn't believe that's what we'd be serving at our wedding (for the price it was)! It was the beef tenderloin and miso sea bass. We also did our cake tasting after dinner too!! YUM!
Oh yeah...there was a wedding going on while we were on-site. It was beautiful and Jancis was there the whole time (worked 12 hours that day...making sure everything went smoothly!) The details to the ceremony and reception were gorgeous!
I can go on and on and believe me there's more to tell! WE HAVE ALL THE CONFIDENCE IN THE WESTIN and JANCIS! We can't wait to go back!!
I can go on and on and believe me there's more to tell! WE HAVE ALL THE CONFIDENCE IN THE WESTIN and JANCIS! We can't wait to go back!!
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