GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas -- Viva Resorts is courting wedding
planners and couples with a choice of commissionable newlywed and
vow-renewal add-on deals and free honeymoon perks at its
all-inclusive Viva Fortuna Beach property here.
"Recognizing the significant cost factor that accompanies a
traditional wedding, we have developed several inexpensive,
hassle-free alternatives," said Viva Resorts president Ettore
Colussi in a statement.
To wit, the Mini Wedding package offers a $499 ceremony that
nets the services of an on-site wedding coordinator and a civil
judge and covers all legal expenses, a bridal bouquet and groom's
boutonniere, decorations, 10 photos, a bottle of champagne and a
fruit basket.
The ritzier Classic Wedding package, at $649, adds live music, a
cake, bar service and snacks for 10 people to the standard
package.
Newlyweds then can celebrate with a reception for 10 at the
resort's La Trattoria; the $249 reception package serves up
appetizers and cocktails, a dinner, a wedding cake, live music,
wedding decorations and a bottle of champagne.
Longtime spouses can renew their vows with Viva Fortuna Beach's
Wedding Renewal package; the deal, priced at $369, offers the same
benefits as the Mini Wedding package, minus the legal expenses and
fruit basket.
After getting hitched, newlyweds who stay a minimum of three
nights get a free honeymoon add-on package that features a room
upgrade (based on availability), a bottle of champagne or sparkling
wine, a fresh fruit basket, a tray of hors d'oeuvres, a souvenir
and two Viva Resorts T-shirts.
Rates at Viva Fortuna Beach are $81 per person, per night,
double occupancy, through Feb. 14, and $143 per person, per night,
Feb. 15 through April 19.
Travel agent pay is 12% and another 10% on wedding ceremony and
reception add-on packages.
Rates cover accommodations; all meals and snacks; unlimited
beverages, cocktails and wine; activities and fitness programs;
unlimited nonmotorized water sports with lessons; nightly
entertainment; and taxes, surcharges and gratuities.
Viva Fortuna Beach features 276 rooms in oceanview and
gardenview categories. Each room has two queen-size beds, central
air conditioning, satellite TV, an in-room safe and a private
balcony.
Resort facilities include access to a freshwater pool, a
400-seat theater, a disco, tour and hospitality desks, shops and
first-aid and laundry facilities.
To book, call (800) 898-9968 or e-mail: [email protected]. For more information,
visit www.vivaresorts.com.