Real Wedding Fire Island: Ilana and Jonathan

Photographer: Sarah Sloboda
Coordinator: Beverly Johnson for Capries Events
Ceremony Venue: Fire Island Synagogue
Reception Venue: Maguires Restaurant
Florist: Debbie @ The Gallery
Entertainment: Andy Statman Trio

One of our new favorite locations and favorite weddings!
Here is a sneak preview, all photos unless otherwise noted are property of the talented
Sarah Slaboda.
Logistically a bit traumatizing at first glance ( there are no cars allowed on Fire Island !), but in the end all bode well and we had an awesome time with the couple and the guests. A lot of walking for sure... Congratulations Ilana and Jonathan ! Can't wait for a return trip to Fire Island next season.

Last two images courtesy of Camille Plummer for Capries Events.

Trip Advisor vs. Travel Post

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In my most recent edition of Budget Travel there is a blink and you’ll miss it comparison chart between Trip Advisor and a new contender for travel reviews, Travel Post. I use Trip Advisor almost exclusively when planning a new vacation or business trip so I was happy to find a new review source that though not yet at the level of Trip Advisor lets you source reviews by the age, gender and budget of the author. This makes it easier to find reviews from like minded travelers. I especially find this useful when helping brides source nontraditional locations for their honeymoon. Haven’t you ever wondered who is behind the glowing or downright mean reviews? Though you can’t take all reviews literally, I think it really helps to know some demographic information about the person behind the writing.

Montego Bay Wedding

Recently we went the Grand Palladium Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. During our week stay I think there were about 4 to 5 a day ! Of course because of the recent swine flu scare a lot of these weddings were originally scheduled for Mexico. I would like to personally vouch for the amazing food. The resort has an adjoining resort ( Lady Hamilton ) which gives you a range of 6 plus restaurants and 13 bars. Usually I prefer a close and intimate type of Destination Wedding but this resort had something for everyone.