Review of Villa Montana Beach Resort

Congratulations on your engagement! If the proposal happened between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, then yours is among the 44 percent of engagements that take place during the holidays. Mine was ” I got engaged on December 18,2004!

About one in four engaged couples goes on to choose a wedding away. It’s not surprising ” there’s something about being with your loved ones in paradise that makes everyone cut loose and shift the bonding into high gear. Put simply, what’s better ” a few hours with your favorite people, or a few days?

We’re here to help couples brave enough to take their big day on the road. These pages cover all the bases, from destination-themed engagement rings (Rings Around the World, p. 38) and beach-ready dresses (Runway Trend Report 2016, p. 31) to ideas for invites, cakes, welcome bags, favors and more.

But the real heart of this issue is our Ultimate Planning Guide. Whether you’re throwing a big bash, an intimate affair or an all-inclusive shindig ” or planning the best honeymoon ever ” we’ve got tips, photos, real-wedding inspiration and the venues most eager to host you. Find it all starting on.

We wish you the best as you begin planning! But first, enjoy showing off that ring at all the holiday parties.