Saturday 31st May   2008   Wedding of Natalie Newins and Arron Wortley at Gloria Palace Amadores

Gloria Palace was at its best on a hot saturday afternoon as the family and friends of Natalie and Arron gathered on the restaurant terrace of the hotel for the wedding conducted by our celebrant. As the music of Roberta Flacks -The First Time I ever Saw your face was playing, Natalie accompanied by her Father walked down the red carpeted aisle accompanied by her four bridesmaids and 3 page boys to the altar where Arron was waiting for her.   Natalie looked stunning in a full wedding dress with a train.   After the words of welcome, Rudi sang you to me are everything, which summed up the words of the couple throughout the ceremony.

Following some romantic poems and the act of committment, the promises of love for ever created an emotional scene with hardly a dry eye and tissues were at the ready. Rudi then sang a love song for the couple entitled The Rose and at the end of the song presented the couple with a small bouquet of roses each.

With everyone forming a circle of love around the couple,they exchanged their rings and expressed there true love for each other for the rest of there lives.

Whilst You raise me up was played, everyone had time to reflect on their lives and loves as the sounds of Josh Groban echo'd around the terrace. Following a comical and heartfelt homily by the celebrant the ceremony   ended with the couples favourite song - Fields of Gold by Sting

Mr Mos then took over 180 photos of the couple, their family and friends around the stunning hotel and its gardens, before the Champagne and Canapes reception followed as the backdrop of Tenerife appeared through the clouds to create a stunning effect. The three course meal was served on the terrace covered with white and ivory shades and the wedding cake was outstanding. In the evening the couple and their guests retired to the salon bar for to join in the rest of the hotel for an evening of entertainment and dancing.

We thank Natalie and Arron for a wonderful day that was filled with fun, laughter and tears of joy, that will be long remembered and wish them every success in the future

Our Celebrant - Revd Paul officiated at a very special ceremony in Meloneras for George and Joan on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary this afternoon. The ceremony encompassed their original marriage vows and also a modern ceremony to celebrate 50 years of happy time together. The couple have been together for over 60 years and this ceremony was unique and very memorable for them and their friends. We wish them well and look forward to the diamond wedding celebration in ten years

Wednesday 7th May 2008     Wedding of Andrea and Johnny at Gloria Palace Amadores

WOW.....Awesome...Brilliant..Outstanding...Thank You   were just a few of the comments that we received from the family and friends of Andrea and Jonny after there dream wedding was delivered in true style by the team at Gran Canaria Weddings. This Irish Wedding that was spread over 16 hours went like clockwork from the start of the day until the hangovers the next morning. Andrea started her day with her bridesmaids with a hair and make up session and the obligatory glass of Champagne at Martiniques Hairdressers in Puerto Rico before heading back to Gloria Palace to get ready for the day ahead. With all the guests assembled in the reception of the hotel on time they then headed off to the Catholic Church in Playa del Ingles on a fleet of coaches, followed by an E Class Mercedes with the groomsmen and another a second with the bridesmaids. at 1130...just ten minutes late...the radient Bride Andrea descended from her rooms in a maginifant dress accompanied by her parents and carrying a brilliant bouquet of white roses and birds of paradise made by our own florist to be greeted by many applauding guests and staff of the hotel, she was met at the entrance of the hotel by a stretch limo to take her to the church.

At the Catholic Church the 45 minute ceremony was conducted by Father Jim and was enjoyed by all present and afterwards the couple and their guests had their photographs taken by our resident photographer Mr Mos. The guests then split into two, one coach left to return to Gloria Palace Amadores for drinks whilst the second coach plus the convoy of cars went to have their photographs taken at at local venue before joining the remaining guests at the hotel for a Champagne and Canapes reception on the terrace. The guests then sat down for a brilliant meal served by the staff at the hotel on the top terrace with drinks throughout.

After the dinner, the guests moved to the Salon Banquette for their evening party where they danced the night away to the DJ and into the early hours the party continued. During the evening they had additonal snacks for everyone served by the hotel staff to soak up some of then alcohol!! rumour has it that the last to bed was at 4am!

On the day following the wedding the entire wedding guests gathered together for a meal at the hotel in the evening to finish off what has been a truly remarkable and memorable day. We wish Andrea and Jonny all the very best in the future

Friday 11th April 2008     Committment Ceremony of Thomas and Nille

On a warm spring afternoon, Thomas and Nille from Denmark made a personal commitment to each other on the heart shaped Island at Anfi in a ceremony full of love and romance conducted by our celebrant. With some of the team at Anfi present the couple exchanged vows of love and committment in English and Danish. Following the ceremony, our Photographer done a photo session before the couple boarded a boat and sailed off into the sunset . A perfect end to a perfect day. We wish them well in the future

7th September 2007         Thanksgiving of the Marriage of Marie and Victoria

Marie and Victoria had a Civil Partnership on the 1st September in Nottingham and then flew here with their family of friends for a Marriage Ceremony in Gran Canaria against the backdrop of Summer Sun.

The Limo collected the Guests and Marie from the Neptuno Hotel in Playa del Ingles and took them to Parque Del Sur in Masplomas where they gathered under the tress overlooking the waterfalls to await the arrival of the limo with Victoria in.

Accompanied by her Cousin in His Naval Uniform, Victoria walked through the rose garden to join everyone else for the ceremony conducted by Revd Paul Gibson of St Sebastians Inclusive Church in Gran Canaria.

Following the ceremony, that was written   especially for the occasion, the couple and family had their photos taken, and the guests then went to the Bavarian Bar in Meloneras whilst Marie and Victoria shared Champagne overlooking the fountains and Lake.   hey were then collected by the Limo and take to Black and Red Dinner Theatre in Meloneras, where they made their Gran Entrance down the steps greeted by members of the cast lining the steps and into the Dinner Theatre where the tables were decorated with Lilies.

Following the July course meal came the show which was loved by all especially the Brides Mother- Celia who defianately joined in the fun.   At the interval the wedding cake was brought out by the waiters and the lead singer of the show...Mark Adams presented a card to the couple and dedicated a song to them as well.   At the end of the evening they had an aftershow drink before heading to the Yumbo Centre with Revd Paul in tow!

6th September 2007

The Couple and their guests were transported from their hotel in Puerto Rico via two luxury Coaches to the church in Playa Del Ingles whilst the Bride travelled in a   E class Mercedes. Everyone was seated at the church when the Bride arrived on time....just!!!   remembering its your prerogative to be late!!!  
After the service there was a group photograph in the church for everyone there and then the fun began...

The Immediate Family travelled by Coach to the Heart shaped Island at Anfi Del Mar followed by the Newly weds in their Mercedes for Champagne and Photographs, whilst the remaining guests were taken to the Bavarian Bar { with its Irish owner} in Maspalomas.  
 
The Immediate Family then left Anfi on time via the Coach and returned to Masplaomas and the Terrace of Black and Red Dinner Theatre where they were joined by the other guests who came over from the Bavarian Bar.
 
The terrace was a mass of flowers provided by the venue plus white cloth covered chairs and all the waiting staff on hand for more drinks as well. Then dead on schedule the Bride and Groom made their Grand Entrance down the stairs to a massive round of applause from everyone there and either side of the stairs were the cast of the show in all their costumes.The Speeches were then on the terrace with Champagne as well.   The guests then made there way down to dinner a table at a time untill the Bride and Groom made there entrance down the red carpeted stairs and were met by a mass of flowers and tables laid out in a brilliant way.During the dinner they were entertained by an Irish Group and also some Singers as well and then came the show which everone enjoyed without a doubt..its been a while since the cast have had a 15 minute standing ovation and had to do to encores!!   Then everyone partied with the free Disco that we provided and a Top DJ until 230am before the coaches arrived again to take eveyone back to Puerto Rico!!

Friday 13th July 2007   Thanksgiving of the Marriage of Nigel and Grace at Anfi Del Mar

Unlucky for some, but Nigel and Grace choose the 13th as it’s a lucky day in Italy where Grace originated from, so there were 13 guests and 13 roses in her bouquet and also on the Altar as well. At 6pm everyone gathered around the Altar on the Island at Anfi as Revd Paul Conducted a specially written ceremony with poems chosen by Nigel and dedicated to Grace and his great passion and love for her. Following the ceremony, they enjoyed chilled champagne followed by Photographs with our resident photographer and the rest of the family and friends. Before going back to the apartment overlooking the resort, beach and sea to watch the sunset with more Champagne followed by a meal at a local restaurant. It was a perfect day for a perfect couple, and one that was totally appreciated by everyone.

The wedding was arranged by Gran Canaria Weddings and Celebrations SL in association with Anfi Del Mar who we work closely with throughout the year

THURSDAY 5th JULY 2007 Renewal of Marriage Vows of Dave and Claire Richardson

For the past couple of week, Dave has been planning with us a surprise to renew his love and commitment to Claire.

On what appeared to be one of the hottest days so far this year, with the temperatures at 40 degrees the couple met our Celebrant in Parque Del Sur in Maspalomas where under the shades of palm trees with the lake and waterfalls as a backdrop they renewed their commitment to each other.   After the ceremony they shared in a champagne picnic in the Parque. Later in the day they chose to attend the Dinner Show at Black and Red to round off their perfect day. We wish them continued love and happiness in the future

30th JUNE 2007         A ROMANTIC SUPRISE WHICH STUNNED THE WIFE!

On there 17th Wedding Anniversary, Jackie and Dee Wright along with their children, Jack {7}   Rachel {12} and Victoria {15} experienced romance in Gran Canaria at its best....a surprise that drew tears of joy throughout the day and into the evening.

Jackie had arranged with us to celebrate his 17th Wedding Anniversary in style in Gran Canaria without Dee knowing what was planned. So at 445pm on the 30th June , the whole family were greeted by a stretch limousine outside their hotel in Meloneras and whilst they drank champagne they were driven to Parque Del Sur in Maspalomas, where they were welcomed by Revd Paul and the Photographer.   The Couple then renewed their marriage vows and exchanged new rings with the children very much involved in the ceremony itself, with Jack as the best man and the two girls doing a reading each.

Following the ceremony and a photograph session, the whole family were taken back to their hotel.....for what they thought was a quiet evening relaxing....only to be greeted by the staff with champagne and cake.....and then the finale of the day when at 845pm they were again greeted by the Limo and taken to Black and Red for the Las Vegas Legends Show, that was enjoyed by everyone, along with a card signed by the cast, before being taken back to their hotel once again.....Romance...most definitely. We wish the couple and the children continued happiness in the future and a safe journey back to Ireland

20th June 2007             Blessing of the love shared by Jackie and Eleanor at Maspalomas

The Irish eyes were definitely smiling for Jackie and Eleanor on what seems to have been the hottest afternoon for a long time with the temperatures at 39 degrees.Jackie looked dashing in his cream suit with a yellow rose button hole and Eleanor was in a lovely cream wedding dress and had a yellow and peach posy. They were collected from their hotel by the first surprise of the day. a stretch limousine complete with Champagne to be taken to Parque Del Sur in Maspalomas for a very special and uplifting ceremony of making their commitment to each other amongst the Palm Trees and Flowering Shrubs.

After the ceremony they were left to have a romantic picnic with Champagne and then after having time to themselves were collected from their hotel in the evening again in a stretch limo to be taken to Black and Red Dinner Theatre for a July course meal with live entertainment followed by the fabulous Las Vegas Legends Show, which brought a very special end to a very special and happy day. We wish them every success in the future

19th June 2007     Renewal of Marriage Vows of Isobel and Philip   at Anfi Del Mar

Twenty Five years ago to the day it was raining at Grey Friars Parish Church in Aberdeen, but 25 years on the sun was shining brightly as Isobel and Philip, joined with their family and friends for a ceremony to renew their marriage vows to each other. Following the ceremony and pictures, the couple then headed for a small reception on a boat cruising around the Island before a dinner in the evening. We wish them continued love and happiness in the future

24th MAY 2007       THANKSGIVING OF MARRIAGE CEREMONY at ANFI DEL MAR

On an exceptionally hot spring afternoon Joanne and David along with their Family of Friends gathered on the Heart Shaped Island at Anfi Del Mar for a Ceremony for the blessing of their recent marriage. Joanne looked wonderful in her full wedding dress and at the end of the ceremony they were declares Partners in Life for Life! Following the photos taken by our resident Photographer, the couple and their guests sat down to an excellent meal at Que Tal Restaurant on Anfi Plaza. With much thanks to the hairdressing team at 7th Heaven for the wonderful hair and to Mr. Moss our photographer for making the day one to remember

Just a quick e-mail to say a MASSIVE THANKYOU for everything you done for us, everything was perfect the flowers were absolutely gorgeous!!! And the hair was - well, ok!!! Only messing it was fab so give the hairdressers a massive thank you from all of us. I know now that when I get married again I know I can trust you and not to flap about anything, Anyway take care
Jo,dai,georgia,wendy and les x x x x x x x x x x

FRIDAY 18TH MAY 2007 the Commitment Ceremony of Stewart Wakelam and David Munro

David and Stewart along with their Family and Friends came to Gran Canaria to celebrate their Partnership and to seal their commitment to each other on the Golden Sands of Maspalomas at sunset.   They were collected from their hotel by an E-Class chauffeur driven Mercedes and taken down to the beach where they joined their Family and Friends on the sand to have there personalized commitment ceremony conducted by the Revd Paul Gibson followed by photographs.

They were then driven back to Caprichos Restaurant in the Yumbo Centre for their reception and fabulous food, followed by a Chocolate Wedding Cake!   and Champagne and Strawberries thanks to the staff at Caprichos.   Later in the evening they partied the night away at Ricky’s Cabaret Bar.

We wish David and Stewart all of the very best in the future

May 10th 2007               Renewal of marriage vows of Marie and Andy Dunn

There is no way of ensuring that a renewal of marriage vows after 27 years is done in a certain style, and this is exactly what Marie Organised with us at short notice and with Andy not having a clue of what was planned, apart from being told to dress smart for the day. The Couple were collected from Mogan Princess at 2.15pm and taken back to Maspalomas and to the wonderful Parque Del Sur, with Andy still none the wiser for this special afternoon. At 3pm around the Lake and waterfalls the photographer was the first to arrive followed by Marie very special friends who live here. Then the celebrant produced a posy for Marie and Button Hole for Andy.

The temperatures had reached 40 degrees and the ceremony was conducted by our celebrant in the shade of flourishing trees and shrubs. The ceremony itself had a few extra surprises as well, as Marie produced two new rings which were blessed and exchanged as part of the ceremony.

During the Photos afterwards they shared Champagne with their Friends and had a lot of photos taken by our resident photographer, before saying goodbye to their friends and embarking on there next surprise...a romantic champagne picnic for Gran in the park. At 630pm they were then collected by us and taken to Meloneras to watch the sunset and then onto Black and Red Dinner Theatre for the tremendous Las Vegas Legends Dinner Show during which they were presented with flowers by the cast. They were then collected after the show and taken back to their hotel.

This was a truly remarkable day that went like clockwork and it was great to see the sheer joy on the couple’s faces and their appreciation for everything that had been planned as part of our new renewals of Vows Package. We wish them every success in the future

May 4th 2007                         Thanksgiving of the Marriage of Victoria and Joel at Anfi Del Mar

  At Sunset Victoria arrived on the Heart Shaped Island at Anfi in her Wedding Dress accompanied by Joel and Victoria's Parents. The Ceremony took place under the shade of flowering trees and was conducted by our Celebrant. After the romantic ceremony they couple enjoyed having their pictures taken within the wonderful scenery and then left Anfi and enjoyed a great party at Black and Red Las Vegas Legends Show in Meloneras, which was a perfect end to a perfect day. We wish them every success in the future

28th April 2007                 Medieval Themed Wedding at Fataga   150 Guests

AWESOME!

This wedding was something that was outstanding. After 7 months of planning with Marcos and Karin, dreams definitely become a reality at the very first medieval wedding held in Gran Canaria. The Venue at Molino de Aqua in Fataga, with was built in the 17th Century was transformed by our team into a medieval banqueting hall with Banners, Shields and candles to provide a room that enabled everyone to drift back through the centuries with a central Throne area for the Bride and Groom. At 445pm two separate processions made their way to the Church in Fataga, The Grooms procession with The Groom riding on a white horse in full medieval dress flanked by two outriders equally dressed and carrying flags came up the hill to the church and at the same time the Brides procession left Molino de Aqua, with the Bride in a Medieval Wedding Dress and riding a White Stallion escorted by Del outriders, and a carriage carrying

Bridesmaids and Page Boys again all dressed medieval style made there way down the winding roads to the church. On arrival they were greeted by 100 guests all in costume plus a similar amount of local residents and tourists as well. The Procession entered the church that we had decorated also for the Wedding in Spanish to start the celebration off. After the ceremony the couple came out of the door to be greeted by a Guard of Honour of men with Swords. After the photos the couple led the procession of horses and carriages back to Molino where they were met by Mulled Wine and entertained by a juggling jester. Then came the Banquet, with Bread, soup, black pudding, turkey, piglet, legs of lamb, chickens, fruit, fig pudding and an abundance of other delicacies and drink, before the arrival of the Castle style cake. Then followed fire eating, medieval dancing into the night and early morning It was a real pleasure to turn Karin and Marcos Surez- Lopez's dreams into reality and we wish them every success in the future. The Wedding was subsequently featured on Maspalomas TV and in the local Press

21st April       Thanksgiving of the marriage of Jenni and Simon at Anfi Del Mar

Jenni and Simon choose to have there marriage thanksgiving at Anfi during there stay there. They were joined by family and friends for the Spiritual Ceremony conducted by our celebrant under the Palm trees and following   the ceremony they enjoyed a variety of picture opportunities before relaxing on the heart shaped island. In the evening they went to a local restaurant for a celebration meal

18th April 2007 Renewal of Marriage Vows for 25th Wedding Anniversary of Alice and Bob Turner at Puerto Rico

We organised Bob and Alice's renewal of vows ceremony for them, on a very warm afternoon we gather under the shade of the trees in the park in Puerto Rico accompanied by their Family and friends for the ceremony conducted by our celebrant, which was specifically written for the occasion. Following Champagne and Photographs, Bob and Alice went to Bistro Frere in the Europa Centre for a Celebratory meal

We wish them every success in the future

8th March 2007       Andrea and Dylan Thomas renewed their Marriage Vows at Anfi Del Mar

Andrea and Dylan renewed their Marriage Vows on a hot sunny afternoon under the Palm Trees on the heart shaped Island at Anfi del Mar. It was a wonderful and emotional occasion and the couple have constantly emailed and texted us since to thank us for the ceremony, picnic and also the photos and additional support we wish them every success in the future    

28th February 2007           Ross and Claire’s Wedding followed by reception in Puerto Rico

                                                                         
We have been back 1wk and everyone still can’t stop talking about the wedding. Everyone has said what a wonderful service it was and how relax it was. We both would like to thank you for making it a great day. We have plenty of photos to remind us. We have a very nice photo of you
with us. We are looking forward to the honeymoon now.
Hope your well. Claire and Ross Northcott.

Ross and Claire’s ceremony was held at Serenity Amadores

14th February 2007   Valentines Day Civil Wedding and Thanksgiving of a Marriage for 200 guests in Las Palmas at 2pm followed by reception and party.

Also, renewal of Vows Ceremonies at Dunas Suite Hotels and Anfi Del Mar

We have an increasing Diary beyond these dates and into 2008, 2009 and 2010, more news will appear here as they happen