Destination Weddings - Mexico

If you want a fabulous destination wedding in Mexico, here are some helpful tips and valuable information. I'm your certified travel wedding planner and can help you plan the destination wedding of your dreams.I've included some of my pix from my last visit to Mexico. Contact me at gal@gailjohnsonweddings.com.

Los Cabos: 

Airport- Los Cabos International Airport is the seventh busiest airport in Mexico, located at San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The airport serves Los Cabos area: San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.

Weather - The best time to visit Cabo is from May to June, when the wintertime crowds have gone home and the summertime storms have yet to hit. October and November are also nice months for a vacation, but you'll need to begin your hotel search early if you want to save money.

Currency- The official currency in Mexico is the Mexican peso but American dollars are also widely accepted. 

Cancun:

Airport- Cancún International Airport is the most popular for those honeymooning in Cancun, Mexico’s top leisure destination. 

Weather- The best weather will be found December through April. You can expect temperatures in the low to mid eighties and decreased precipitation during these months. 

Riviera Maya:

***The Riviera Maya is a large area. The highway runs from the airport in Cancun south 80 miles along the coast to the city of Tulum. The Riviera Maya is everything in between. There are several towns along the way, Playa Del Carmen being the most well known and developed.) 

Airport- You will likely find the least expensive flights flying into Cancún International Airport . 

Weather- If you want the best weather in the area -- still sunny, but milder and with less rainfall and virtually no risk of storms -- plan your vacation from December to April.

Puerto Vallarta:

Airport- Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is an international airport located at Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco in Mexico.

Weather- The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is between April and June when the weather is pleasant and the room rates are affordable. During these months, rain is scarce and there are fewer tourists. If you're interested in whale watching, however, visit from January to March.

Omni Hotel Amelia Island - Thinking Outside the Box

This picture says it all....I had the opportunity to visit or should I say explore all that the Omni Amelia Island to offer. It wasn't until I was home that I had an "ah-ha" moment. This was the first venue that really got it! When I say got it, I mean thinking waaaay outside the box. Why have the groom's get together for the guys at a restaurant...what about on a cliff overlooking the golf course and ocean.

Why have bridal luncheon at the cafe when you can host your fab, fun celebration under large oak trees by the tennis court. What better way to enjoy the day sipping mimosa and watching young, hot tennis pros - I digress. Or, lunch at the chef's private greenhouse. You get the point, most venue don't promote other options but the Omni Amelia Island didn't miss a beat in making sure every event was unique.

And, I can't close without talking about those bourbon honey tea cocktails -- with honey made from their private on-property bee farm. I don't even like bourbon, but that honey tea was divine. #omni #omni_aip #travelblogger #venue #weddings #events #wedgail #firstclass #FAM

A Charming Love Story at Omni Amelia Island - Day 3

I was among a handful of wedding planners and event insiders invited to spend time at the Omni Hotel Amelia Island Resort. All things must come to an end - so this is my last post on A Charming Love Story at Omni Amelia Island. We had the most delightful brunch overlooking the Ocean Links #6 golf course and beach. The Chef prepared a meal for a groom's rehearsal complete with mini purple potatoes and golf theme inspired table by PRI. After brunch, we headed to the Presidential Suite to hang out before our shuttle took us to the airport. Thank you so much staff at Omni for working so hard to put together a beautiful event (Carol, Emily, Whitney, Mary, Chef and the staff of the Omni)

Orange slices, bacon, sausage

Best French toast with berries

Brunch with Chef

Brunch overlooking the beach and gold course

Brunch styling 

Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite 

Just Charmed - The End!

The Honeymooners - Lebron & Savannah

The wedding is over (still waiting to see those fab pictures) and the couple basketball star Lebron James and high-school sweetheart Savannah are in Rome on their honeymoon. And, from all of the pictures that I've seen, they are having a great time sightseeing and enjoying being newlyweds.

Honeymoon Rules:
No texting
Only take emergency phone calls
Enjoy breakfast in bed
Turn off the television
Enjoy long walks and great conversation
Most of all relax and enjoy the time together

Trak Dot Luggage Tracker

Dude where is my luggage? I absolutely love this product - Trak Dot luggage tracker. There are approximately 26 million lost bags a year - wow! The process is simple, install the device which goes to sleep once you are in the air and it pings your phone once you luggage lands - genius! No more waiting or watching that conveyor belt go round and round. This would definitely make a great gift for ME!