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Thumbnail image for DSC_0403.JPGPure romance at any age - My husband and I have just returned from a trip to Sandals in Jamaica - it was amazing.  I have never been to an all inclusive before and the relaxed atmosphere surpassed all the cruises I have been on.  No one was trying to get you to buy cute drink with umbrellas, however - all those cute blender drinks were everywhere. No idea what was in the one they named Hummingbird - but oh so delightful ( strawberry, banana  - 3 types of rum ) yummmmmmm.  As a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants we were invited to a familiarization trip - we were wowed - it worked - I am sold and here to chat to anyone that wants to listen - i can not wait until we host our first Sandals night - feel free to send an email if you would like to be put on the invitation list - come and try a hummingbird ( they promised to send me the recipe ) This was not just for honeymoons and destination weddings  -although it was perfect for both.  It was thrilling to see couples in their 20's to their 80's all enjoying this escape. it was a piece of paradise and Jamaica was an Island of hospitality.  Absolutely everyone we met was lovely and thrilled to have us there - 

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Thanks Laurie! It is so difficult to find an honest opinion about the Sandals Resorts. We are die-hard cruisers ourselves but booked a 2 week honeymoon at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios. Thanks again for the review!

Hi Tina
That is not one I have visited - so please keep me posted on your experience - I am visiting one of the Bahama properties next Month
Congratulations

HI Tina
I am hoping to hear how Ocho Rios was - or have you not gone yet ?
I would also love to hear about your wedding
I just came back from Royal Bahamian and I would love updated reviews of honeymoon experiences and any destination weddings out there

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Laurie Beckmann

I have been helping brides plan, coordinate, host weddings and ceremonies in the Capital District since 1978. Starting first with a love of cooking, I began to plan events and catered them. My background includes managing large events for Piccolo's at the Plachza where I coordinated Governor Carey's wedding to working in France as a chef on a private yacht.

The Capital District has been my home for over 27 years when my husband and I purchased a historic house in Altamont: The Appel Inn. A tavern from the 1700's, we turned it into a Bed and Breakfast. It was our good fortune in 1983, when a wonderful young couple knocked on our door and asked if we would host their wedding at the B&B.

The rest is history and the beginning of an amazing career that has allowed me to participate in hundreds of special occasions. The increased demand for events led to the design and construction of what we call The Gathering Space, a beautiful structure on our property that can accommodate over 150 people. We even added a bridal boutique where we make custom dresses. Over 1400 brides have passed through our elegant historic inn or The Gathering Space over the last 27 years.

I believe in simple elegance and love helping brides and their families create the day of their dreams, and in case anyone is wondering -- that first couple celebrated their 26th anniversary last November.


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