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Michelle da Silva

Scenic Colorado, Utah Weddings Offer Change of Pace

Wedding planners looking to offer clients a unique alternative to celebrating their wedding might want to explore the hidden gems located in Colorado and Utah for that special day. What could be cozier than saying “I do” surrounded by cool mountain breezes and the unique mystique of Mother Nature…

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The Wedding Cake Comeback

Wedding cakes have been a part of the ritual celebration since the ancient Romans ended their wedding rites with a sconelike wheat or barley cake being broken over the bride’s head to ensure good luck and fertility. Later, when the Romans…

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Flowers: The Language of Love and Legend

Spring is on the way and the flowers will soon be blooming. From bouquets to boutonnières to table arrangements, even petals tossed down the aisle, flowers have long been part of the wedding tradition. But there is a story—sometimes passionate, sometimes tragic—behind the beauty of flowers…

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Part 2: Winter Cocktails Heat Up the Season

Around the ALHI world, special drinks—hot and cold—are emerging for winter, and we share the recipes in Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1: Winter Cocktails Heat Up the Season Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach All Inclusive Created by Infinite Club Butler Supervisor, Berenice Maldonado, this…

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Winter Cocktails Heat Up the Season

With winter looming, there’s a chill in the air. As holiday festivities embark, from family and office gatherings to weddings, an important part of the special event is selecting beverages to accompany the celebration. Whether hot or chilled, signature cocktails have become definite headliners. Not…

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Planning the Purrfect Wedding, Paws Down

Ever thought about having your dog as the ring bearer or best man at your wedding, or carrying your beloved kitty down the aisle? Or, how about riding into your wedding venue on your trusty steed? What could be cuter, right? According to recent statistics, it seems that our furry BFFs—especially…

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7 Memorable Elopement Destinations

By definition, and tradition, an elopement was typically a marriage conducted without the knowledge of the couple's family and friends. The couple would ordinarily escape to some unknown destination to “tie the knot,” then return home to share the big news. Thoughts seem to be changing and often…

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Hit a Hole-in-One with Golf Course Weddings

Many people have a vision of what they’d like their wedding day to look like from the time they’re young children. That vision likely includes the dream of getting married on a beach or in a beautiful garden or such. Others may not be that concerned about the setting and tend to go with the flow…

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