On a glorious summers afternoon, Amanda and Jonathan accompanied by their two teenage children joined Revd Paul in the Parque surrounded by Flowers and Palm trees to renew their Marriage vows after 2Playa years. Jonathan had arranged the ceremony as a suprise for Amanda whilst on holiday here and we were more than happy to turn their special day into something extra special. Following the ceremony, which was full of romance and the children took an active role in the ceremony as well with the readings. Following the ceremony the Champagne flowed and the couple then enjoyed Champagne and Canapes in the Park. We wish them every success in the future
Suprises from a Daughter to her parents are always very special and this was no different. As the family gathered on the Heart Shaped Island at Anfi at 330pm under the shade of the Palm Trees, Jennifer and James renewed their marriage vows and love for each other on James Birthday making it a double celebration. The ceremony was conducted by our celebrant, the Revd Paul Gibson, who takes all the ceremonies at Anfi and across the Island, and was modern and informal reflecting the mood of the occasion. After the ceremony the couple and their family of friends toasted the occasion with Champagne and the photographs before heading off for more celebrations later in the day. We wish them continued happiness in the future
The Day when exactly to our action plan with the transportation of the couple and their family from one venue to the next with millitary precision ending with one of the best Irish Celebrations that we have organised to date. The party went onto 5am!!!
Lynne and Kevin were collected from their accomodation in Puerto Rico by the fabulous Stretch Limo from Black and Red along with Champagne, plus their 
children and Lynnes Mum as well. on arrival at Anfi Del Mar they made their way to the Heart Shaped Island for the ceremony at which the Children took an active role followed by yet more champagne, photographs, more champagne followed by a meal at BellaPasta at Anfi. We wish them well in the future.
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
There is no better way to start married life than a day full of laughter, joy, music and 
tears and oustanding weather thrown in for good measure, Noel and Grace's wedding day had the right mix to create one perfect day never to be repeated. Grace arrived at the hotel on time and made her way down to the restaurant terrace of the hotel where the ceremony and reception took place. Just before she arrived she had chosen a piece of music to ensure that the guests were in the spirit of the occasion. She chose, much to everyones amusement, 'The Final Countdown' before walking down the Aisle to Barry White. The ceremony, on what was a very hot afternoon was filled with a variety of music performed by Rudi and the end of the ceremony was marked with the singing of You to me are everything, and in an unplanned gesture the couple had their first dance of the day on the sundrenched terrace. Following the photographs, the couple and their guests enjoyed a champagne and canape reception on the terrace before sitting down to dinner. Following the meal, the much awaited Wedding Cake appeared to the gasps of everyone ! The couple and their family ended their day with a celebration in the Salon Bar with entertainment provided by the hotel
Falling into love took a different meaning at the wedding of Guy and Emma from the UK. Emma arrived at the beachside ceremony 
in a stretch limo accompanied by a friend to find that Guy hadnt yet arrived.After a wait, a plane circled high in the sky and to Emma's amazement Guy appeared attached to a parachute for a tandem sky dive into the ceremony location on the beach, where an intriging crowd had gathered to see him make a spectacular entrance.Once everyone had composed themselves. Our celebrant took a ceremony full of romance for the couple as the sun started to set followed by a photography session. The limo then took the couple on a scenic tour to Black and Red Dinner Theatre in Meloneras to see the Casino Royale show with dinner to bring an end a perfect and special day that will be long remembered.
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.
Gloria Palace Amadores was the setting for the Religious Marriage Ceremony of Paul and Lisa who had a civil ceremony in the UK before arriving 
in Gran Canaria. The ceremony was conducted by our own celebrant on the terrace of the hotel with extensive views of the sea and bright skies. The bride wore a fully ivory wedding dress accompanied by two bridesmaids, The Groom and best men wore dark trousers white shirts, with gold waistcoats and matching cravats. The ceremony encompassed words, prayers and poems celebrating the love of two people. After the ceremony there were group and family photographs from Mos, the exclusive photographer to Gran Canaria Weddings and then more photos for the couple in the gardens of the hotel. This was followed by Champagne and Canapes served on the terrace. The Dinner was served in the brand new wedding banquetting room and following the starters and main course and outstanding 3 tier wedding cake was cut by Paul and Lisa using a sword 
followed by the champagne toasts and speeches.
23rd February Thanksgiving of Marriage Ceremony of Danijela and Simba at Anfi Del Mar
The couple then walked along the Red Carpet on the lower Terrace for a Champagne and Canapes Reception with Sunset in the background and a host of Photographs taken by our Photographer and more Champagne, before sitting down for dinner on the terrace, where the waiters and waitresses served dinner to all the guests on the dressed terrace. After the cutting of the cake everyone moved down to the Saloon Bar for drinks and to see Billy whisk Collette onto the dance floor for their first dance and the start of a traditional Irish Wedding Party that went long into the night and into the next day. We wish Billy and Collette continued happiness in the future
Sometimes, it is so clear to see in people's eyes that the love that generates from a couple. For 50 years James and Margaret have been togther, and they came to Gran Canaria to re-new their vows again, accompanied by 100 guests from Ireland as well.