The Wedding of Kit and Amy Andrew at
San Agustin Beach Club
Kit and Amy
flew in from Detroit, USA for their ceremony organised by Gran Canaria Weddings
and Celebrations SL after hearing about us and the quality of the services offered.
The ceremony took place in the gardens of San Agustin Beach Club www.sanagustinbeachclub-weddings.com
during the late afternoon. Kit looked stunning in his white tuxedo and ivory
waistcoat and tie, black trousers and his shoes had “just married” imprinted on
the soles. Amy made her entrance down
the Marble Staircase into the grounds of the hotel and work an off the shoulder
white wedding dress encrusted with diamante and with a small bustle and train.
Her hair and makeup enhanced the dress further thanks to Ang and Sarah from GC
Weddings and carrying a bouquet of Ivory roses.
The ceremony
was conducted in the Pagoda and was one full of love and romance, the couple
were able to relax and enjoy the ceremony. Following the ceremony, photographs
were taken in the grounds of the hotel by Mr Mos accompanied by champagne and
then on the beach at San Agustin.
The celebrations
continued as the couple were taken to the Chill Out Terrace of Gloria Palace
San Agustin www.gloria-palace-weddings.com
for cocktails and then they sat down to
a candlelit dinner of fresh lobster in the Gorbera Restaurant with its scenic
views across the island to bring their romantic and memorable day to a close.
Saturday 28th November 2009 Wedding of Jennifer and Amie Todd at Gloria Palace San Agustin
The wedding of Jenny and Amie took place at sunset at Gloria Palace San Agustin on a warm autumn evening surrounded by their immediate family. The couple came down the red carpeted aisle on the chill out terrace to Pachebels Canon in D, and both brides looked stunning in their white wedding dresses and carrying silk flowers. The ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul and was inclusive and affirming and members of the family participated with the readings.The music during the signing was “I’m Yours” by Jason Shiraz and they walked back down the aisle as Mrs. and Mrs. Todd to the Sony and Cher classic “I got you babe”.
Following the ceremony Champagne and Canapés were served on the Chill Out Terrace and then a two hour photography session with Mr Mos. The couple and their guests then moved to the Gorbera Restaurant with its stunning views for a 3 course meal with drinks included followed by Wedding Cake and Cava before relaxing on the Chill Out terrace to round off their dream day. Jenny and Amie then enjoyed their second week at Gloria Palace San Agustin for their honeymoon where we had organised a free upgrade for the Bridal Suite.
Friday 6th November 2009 the Wedding of Neil and Nailya at Cordial Mogan Playa
The Wedding of Neil and Nailya took place in the Chapel of Cordial Mogan Playa and was conducted by Revd Paul. The guests had travelled a great distance from Abazistan on the Turkey/Russian Border for the ceremony and reception at the hotel. GC Weddings also organised the Visas for some of the guests and also the entire wedding celebration. Following the romance of the ceremony, the couple had Champagne and Canape reception on the courtyard terrace before Hana, one of our resident photographers spent over 2 hours of taking photos in the grounds of the hotel.
The guests had a 3 course meal in the La Sama restaurant with the waterfall as the backdrop before cutting their amazing 3 tier wedding cake made by Eveline from www.maxima_gc.com wedding cakes using the samurai sword. Dancing and singing continued with traditional dancing from the bride’s birthplace and then 90 minutes from our resident band.
The couple and their guests then moved to the Chill Out Fataga Terrace to relax amongst the shrubs and waterfalls before dancing the night away with the hotel entertainments team.
Saturday 24th October 2009
The wedding of Margaret Laing and Jim Spratt from Puerto Rico at Gloria Palace Amadores
Margaret and Jim are both aged 70 years and have been together 19years and live in Puerto Rico. Following a recent health problem, they decided to make a lasting commitment to love each other, listen and care for each other to the end of their lives in a moving ceremony in the gardens of Gloria Palace Amadores on a very hot October afternoon.
The guests assembled in the gardens for the ceremony, with Jim in full traditional Scottish Dress as he waited for the arrival of his life partner and bride.Margaret was the eager bride arriving ten minutes early for the ceremony and arrived in a Black BMW series 5 driven by Magar Transport and she was accompanied by her Children as she prepared to celebrate the most precious day of her 19 year partnership with Jim. Margaret looked stunning in her long turquoise dress and carried a bouquet of mixed flowers and Scottish heather.
As she made her way up through the gardens accompanied by her two bridesmaids and maid of honour the smile that shone from her, lifted the atmosphere of the occasion as she met Jim in front of the waterfall.
The ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul at the request of the couple and included special readings and poems read by members of her family and also by one of the wedding planners. It was a very moving ceremony with lots of tears and laughter. Jim gave Margaret a beautiful ring to affirm their marriage and Margaret responded with beautiful words of acceptance.
The family and friends were also very much part of the ceremony and formed a ring of friendship around the couple as they were pronounced husband and wife and for the final prayer and blessing.
The couple then enjoyed a champagne reception in the gardens of the hotel and then photographs taken by Mr. Mos from GC Weddings of the couple and their family and friends. The guests then headed to Minanas in Puerto Rico for a reception meal and were joined by the happy couple to celebrate their marriage before the party continued into the night at their favourite bar in Puerto Rico and an evening buffet reception.
Tuesday 20th October 2009
The Wedding of William and Jenny O’Brien at Gloria Palace Amadores
On a warm late summers afternoon William and Jenny from Cork in Ireland, were joined by their family and friends for a non-religious ceremony at Gloria Palace Amadores. The guests gathered on the Mirador with its amazing views and waited for the arrival of the Bridal Party. Jenny looked beautiful in her white Spanish style dress with embroidered lace, and accompanied by her father, a bridesmaid, page boy and a flower girl, made her way down the red carpeted aisle to meet William.
The ceremony was non-religious and was conducted by our celebrant and was written specifically with the couple in mind and was filled with love and romance and poetry. Making the ceremony very special and unique for the couple and their guest.
During the buffet style dinner the John Brogan Duo performed and after a short break they continued to perform much to the delight of all of the guests who were up and dancing on the roof terrace as the sun set and the terrace was illuminated and candles shone from the tables
Following the cutting of the wedding cake, the guests continued relaxing on the Mirador Terrace and watched the second part of the performance by the John Brogan duo.
The guests then made their way to the Salon Banquette which was illuminated by candles for the evening party and the bridal party made their entrance down the red carpet and into their first dance. The party they continued to 2am with DJ Sarah ensuring that everyone was up and dancing the night away to round off a perfect and memorable day.
Wednesday 14th October 2009 Gloria Palace Amadores The Wedding of Michelle and Andrew
On a warm late summer afternoon, Michelle and Andrew were joined by 80 family and friends from Ireland for their wedding in Gran Canaria.The grooms party and guests assembled at Gloria Palace Amadores before travelling to the church in Playa del Ingles for the Catholic Church ceremony conducted by Father Jim.
The Bridal party left from Marina Suites and the bride wore a white low cut wedding dress with a small train and was accompanied by 3 bridesmaids in blue dresses and these were offset with bouquets of Ivory roses.
Following the ceremony in the church, the couple returned to Gloria Palace Amadores in a Silver BMW5 followed by the guests on the coaches and the photographs were taken in the gardens in front of the waterfall and flowering shrubs. The photographer was Mr.Mos who took lots of photographs to the couples specifications and some very special personal photos for the couple and their small daughter, Olivia.
The couple then joined their guests on the Mirador Terrace for a cocktail and canapé reception, and to enjoy the brilliant views across the sea with Tenerife as the backdrop.
Following the reception, the couple and their guests sat down for dinner on the Mirador Terrace which was laid out with dressed tables and chairs complimented by floral decor and napkins. Following the speeches the couple sat down to the 3 course meal accompanied by drinks. The wedding cake supplied by the hotel was 5 tiers.
The guests then moved to the Salon Banquette for a disco with DJ Sarah to round off their amazing wedding day.
Monday 12th October 2009Amadores Beach Club
The Wedding of Martina Havern and Colm Costello with a Celebrity Guest from Ireland!!!
When someone has a dream, you have to turn that dream into reality. The team at GC Weddings did just that for Martina and Colm in true class and style to create a day of amazing memories.
On a very hot and sunny afternoon the guests gathered at Amadores Beach Club in preparation for the arrival of the Bridal party, for what was going to be a perfect and memorable day for everyone who had flown from Ireland and the UK.
Martina arrived at the Beach Club in a Silver BMW series 5 accompanied by her Sister, Michelle and we joined by her parents, in preparation for the ceremony. Martina wore an amazing off the shoulder dress made by the internationally renowned designer, Ian Stuart, with a train of white silk roses, the whole dress being made from raw silk. This was set off further by a corsage of white and ivory roses.
The bride entered the beach club to “the country churchyard” by Chris De Burgh and she walked down the decorated venue to see Colm's face, who was totally amazed by the stunning bride.
Throughout the ceremony, which was relaxed and informal, and very much enjoyed by the 90 guests, the couple included members of their family in the ceremony. As an interlude the couple choose a stunning and meaningful piece of music – It feels like home- and at the end of the ceremony – Love is in the air.
Following the ceremony, Cocktails were served on the terrace as the guests mingled with each other and also had photographs taken by Daniel, who comes from Ireland.
The best friend and school friend of the groom is Nicky Byrne of Westlife and he was at the wedding accompanied by his wife Georgina, who is the daughter of the former Irish Premier Bertie Ahern, and he gave a great speech describing their schooldays and friendship.
Entertainment was provided by an Irish Band and the guests were dancing and singing along to the songs for 90 minutes. Then the first surprise of the day came, when the mother of the bride along with 5 other family members took to the flow for a specially rehearsed dance routine which they had prepared and this was well received by everyone.
The guests then sat down for an 8 course buffet dinner accompanied by drinks, and the food was amazing and all the guests praised the chefs for the quality and quantity and also the staff for the outstanding service.
During the meal Spanish Guitarists and singers performed in the background
Following the speeches –which were very humorous, the couple and all the guests moved to the front of the Beach Club for another surprise –Fireworks! Martina and Colm pressed the button and the sky was illuminated for ten minutes with a fantastic pyrotechnic display that brought thunderous rounds of applause and cheers of appreciation from all of the guests.
The celebrations then continued with a DJ from one of the top clubs in Las Palmas hired especially for the occasion and the party continued into the early hours of the next morning.
It was a perfect day and more than we could have imagined. You are truly our dream makers!Colm and Martina xxx
Saturday 10th October 2009
The Wedding of Christine and Liz at Gloria Palace San Agustin
The wedding of Liz and Christine was going to be special and unique in many ways from the first time they contacted GC Weddings to organise everything for them.
The ceremony took place on the Chill out Terrace of Gloria Palace San Agustin, with the couple walking down the red carpeted aisle accompanied by their immediate family to be welcomed by their assembled guests from the Isle of Man and the UK who had come to the Island for this special and memorable day.
The Ceremony was non-religious but very meaningful and included words, poems and music chosen specifically by the couple.
Following the ceremony, the couple had some initial photographs taken on the chill out before Champagne and Canapés were served and the guests had time to chill out as Spanish Flamenco Dancers and Singers performed especially for the couple on the chill-out terrace for an hour, and involving some of the guests in their performance.
The couple and their guests then moved to the gardens of the hotel for more photographs with our photographer Hana before moving a few steps away to the Restaurant terrace, which had been laid out in magnificent style for the wedding reception.
Following the tremendous buffet dinner, Chloe Leigh Performed on stage for over an hour with her country show entwined with her Shania Twain songs –which had been chosen by the couple and Chloe also dedicated and sang the song for the couple’s first dance and they were then joined by the other guests dancing on the restaurant terrace.
Following the cutting of the heart shaped cake, and the Bridal toasts the guests were then transported to San Agustin Beach Club for the surprise part of the evening, whilst Christina and Liz were taken on a tour of Playa Del Ingles and San Agustin in a stretch Lincoln and reminisce on their fabulous day so far.
They then arrived to a standing ovation at San Agustin Beach Club, where all the guests were waiting the Salon Fiesta. Everyone then settled down to watch a two hour performance of a live show performed by Asa, Missie and Alison encompassing live songs and comedy to the enjoyment of everyone present and with the participation of the audience the cast received a tremendous ovation at the end of the show.
Liz and Christine then made a short speech to thanks everyone for coming to their special wedding day and also remembered all those family and friends who were unable to join them from the Isle of Man due to work commitments. They also thanked Paul and all at GC Weddings for a day beyond their wildest dreams and the total perfection and that they will be recommending him to all their friends in the UK
The evening then continued with singing and dancing with DJ Sarah until the early hours before the guests retired to their accommodation and the Bridal Couple returned to the Bridal Suite at Gloria Palace San Agustin, married and very happy.
Thursday 24th September 2009
The Renewal of Civil Partnership Vows of James and Tony
James and Tony took the opportunity to renew their vows during their holiday in Gran Canaria on their 2nd Anniversary. The couple were from London and choose a romantic setting overlooking the famous dunes of Maspalomas. The ceremony was conducted by the Revd Paul Gibson and after the ceremony the couple went to a local Spanish restaurant for an intimate romantic meal.
Thursday 24th September 2009
The Spiritual Wedding of Tom and Audrey McCall at Hotel Puerto Mogan
Tom and Audrey chose a Spiritual ceremony to mark their marriage and commitment to each other on the roof terrace of Hotel Puerto Mogan on a warm summer’s afternoon overlooking the port of Mogan. The ceremony was conducted by Mark Burrows-the spiritual celebrant for GC Weddings and incorporated the act of commitment, exchange of vows and the ring ceremony. Audrey and Tom chose an Indian theme to their wedding and were traditionally dressed and the ceremony was enjoyed by their family and friends. Following the ceremony the couple and their guests enjoyed paella and a Canarian style BBQ on the roof terrace with a disco.
Thursday 24th September 2009
The Thanksgiving of Marriage Ceremony of Craig and Elizabeth on the heart shaped island at Anfi Del Mar.
The perfect setting of the heart shaped island at Anfi Del Mar, provided the location for a moving an intimate ceremony for Craig and Elizabeth, who celebrated their love for each other in front of the waterfall on the island. Elizabeth wore a stunning off the shoulder dress and carried a bouquet of red roses and Craig wore linen trousers and matching shirt. The ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul Gibson and encompassed both the traditional ceremony with modern words and a selection of poetry.
Following the ceremony the couple spent over an hour with the photographer before going for a romantic meal in Puerto Vista Restaurant at Anfi Del Mar to round off their special and romantic day.
Thursday 24th September 2009
The post wedding party of Pamela and Michael Doyle at Marina Suites
Following the resounding success of the wedding the day before, Pam and Michael were joined by all of their guests for an evening BBQ buffet reception at Marina Suites to bring their amazing celebrations to a close, in a romantic location with candles flickering as the sunset over the sea. All of the guests assembled in the atrium for the supper, the atrium being decorated for the occasion in white. During the meal there was entertainment by the resident Irish Singer for GC Weddings- John Brogan. After the guests had finished eating, they moved to the outside area, with some chilling out on the sea view chill out area, whilst others sat on the terrace.
John Brogan performed for the second half of the evening and had all the guests dancing and singing on the terrace to bring to a close a perfect evening with quality food and entertainment to round off two days of celebrations.
Wednesday 23rd September 2009
The Wedding of Pamela O’Neil and Michael Doyle at Gloria Palace Amadores
On a perfect September afternoon the guests left Gloria Palace Amadores in Air Conditioned Coaches and headed for the church in Playa Del Ingles. The groom’s party left in a BMW Series 5 and the Bride, Bridesmaids, Flower Girl and Father of the Bride travelled in a white stretch limousine. On arrival at the church, the assembled guests waited for the arrival of the bride who was just a few minutes late for the ceremony. The Catholic Ceremony was conducted by two priests from Ireland who had travelled with the family for the ceremony. Fr John Carroll and Fr John Sweetman presided over the entire ceremony which also involved many members of the bride and grooms family.
Following the ceremony, the couple returned to Gloria Palace Amadores for the photographs in front of the waterfall and in the gardens of the hotel before re-joining their guests for a champagne and canapé reception on the Mirador terrace of the hotel with its outstanding views. The couple and their guests then sat down for an amazing buffet dinner which was enjoyed by everyone present and was accompanied by copious amounts of wine and beer that was included in the package.
During the latter part of the dinner entertainment was provided by the John Brogan Duo before a pause for the blessing of the cake by Fr John and then the traditional cake cutting ceremony presided over by the Master of Ceremony- Paul Gibson. The second part of the entertainment on the terrace continued with the John Brogan Duo and everyone was up dancing and singing on a warm summers evening.
As the evening continued the guests moved to the Salon Banquette for 4 hours of music and dancing from DJ Sarah who had everyone up on the dance floor straight away as every guest continued the party into the early hours of the following day.
Thank You to Paul for all his hard work in creating a magical wedding day for us, not only has he delivered more than we could have ever wished for, he has also become more than just a planner, he is a true friend and we wish him continued success in the future.Mr and Mrs Michael Doyle
Monday 21st September 2009The Wedding of Gary and Gemma at Amadores Beach Club
On a warm afternoon, the family gathered for pre-wedding drinks on the terrace of the beach club awaiting the arrival of Gemma and the bridal party, and watched the sun glistening across the calm sea. Gemma arrived in chauffeured driven silver BMW series 5 accompanied by her bridesmaid and flower girl and was met at the entrance of the beach club by Hayley from GC Weddings and the Revd Paul. Gemma looked stunning in her white lightweight dress with diamonds sewn into the straps of the dress and carried a bouquet of calla lilies.
The ceremony was conducted on the chill out terrace with the family gathered around them looking out to the sea. With one of the guests doing one of the chosen readings for the day and the couple then proceeded to exchange vows and rings and the declaration of marriage brought the quiet intimate ceremony to an end.
Champagne and strawberries were then served on the terrace before photographs were taken on the rocks behind the beach club, in the gardens and on the beach ending with photographs at sunset.
The couple and their guests then sat down in the restaurant for the meal from the al la carte menu to round off their special and memorable day. We wish Gemma and Gary all the very best in the future and a safe journey back to Ireland.
Saturday 19th September 2009San Agustin Beach Club
The Spiritual Wedding of Ste and John Henwood-Churchill.
Ste and John arrived at San Agustin Beach Club in a Silver Lincoln where they were welcomed by the wedding team and hotel staff. After descending the marble staircase they moved on to the terrace where their assembled guests had gathered. The ceremony took place in the Salon Fiesta and the couple had chosen a Spiritual Ceremony and this was conducted by the Spiritual celebrant from GC Weddings and had been written especially for the occasion.
Following the ceremony, the couple enjoyed some drinks before photographs were taken in the grounds of the hotel and on the adjoining beach. Then followed a champagne and canapé reception on the terrace overlooking the adjoining beach.
The couple then moved into the Salon Fiesta where they made their speeches and cut the wedding cake before sitting down to an amazing 3 course meal accompanied by drinks throughout.
The evening continued with a show performed by three of the islands top performers, Missie, Asa and Lesley Daniels who gave an amazing performance with their vocal excellence combined with their wit and humour, making it an ideal show for everyone at the wedding.
The show was followed by 3 hours of Disco with DJ Sarah to round off a very special and memorable day
Wednesday 16th September 2009An Historic Day for Gran Canaria Weddings
After months of planning and legal papers being signed at various stages, Samantha Clarke and David Hopkins’s special day arrived in a blaze of sunshine. The guests arrived at Cordial Mogan Playa and took their seats on the new wedding terrace overlooking the streams and waterfalls of the hotel. Sam arrived in a silver Limo accompanied by her parents and two page boys and were met inthe hotel foyer by the Director of Cordial Mogan Playa and also the Directors of Gran Canaria Weddings who accompanied her to the terrace for the very first legally binding civil wedding of two non-residents in Gran Canaria. The ceremony was conducted by the Councillor for tourism {representing the Mayor of Mogan} Tomás Loreno Martin and the first part of the ceremony were conducted in Spanish with the ceremony translated into English by the office manager of GC Weddings. The ceremony ended with a short religious ceremony conducted by the Revd Paul Gibson of St Sebastian’s Inclusive Church in Gran Canaria which was conducted in English and Revd Paul paid tribute to the couples friendship and dedication to achieve their dream day which will go down in history. He also paid tribute to the Registro Civil, to the staff of Cordial Mogan Playa and to Ignacio Casteliero Cullen who spent months ensuring that every stage of the legal process was adhered to according to Spanish Civil Law.
Following the ceremony, Champagne and Canapés were served in the chill out lounge and then photographs were taken by our resident photographer –Mr Mos and members of the world press.
The couple and their guests then moved to the La Sama Restaurant for a Wedding Buffet with outstanding food and drink served on the terraces overlooking the gardens. Following the meal, the couple and their guests moved back to the chill out area for evening drinks to round off a memorable and historic day for Sam and Dave.
Tuesday 15th September 2009
The Wedding of Jennifer Cox and Shane Byrne at Gloria Palace Amadores
After 18Months of meticulous planning, the wedding of Jennifer and Shane brought a day of romance, tears of joy and laughter as they gathered on the Mirador of Gloria Palace Amadores with their family and friends from Ireland for a ceremony conducted by Revd Paul following a civil ceremony at home.
Jennie arrived on time! And looked stunning as she was preceded down the red carpeted aisle by the flower girl, ring bearer, 3 bridesmaids, and then Jennie made her entrance accompanied by her Parents. The ceremony was especially written for the occasion and included a selection of readings read by family and friends.
Following the ceremony, Mr Mos took photographs of the couple and their family on the Mirador before moving to the gardens for more photographs in front of the waterfall. The Champagne and Canapé reception was served on the Terraza Mirador before dinner was served as the sun started to set on the same terraza, starting with the speeches.
Following the cutting of the cake, the guests moved to the Salon Banquette where the party continued and with the announcement of the arrival of Mr and Mrs Byrne, the first dance followed and then the remaining guests joined the couple on the dance floor. Evening Snacks were then served before the party continued into the night and the couple retired to the bridal suite.
Monday 14th September 2009
Commitment Ceremony of Wim and Marjam at Gran Costa Meloneras
Celebrating Ten Years of commitment to each other was marked by a special ceremony in the grounds of Gran Costa Meloneras. The couple had travelled from Holland for the ceremony conducted by Revd Paul, which was filled with love and romance. The couple were joined by one of their daughters for the ceremony, which was held within the extensive grounds of the hotel. Following the ceremony photographs were taken in the grounds of the hotel and then the couple and their family celebrated the occasion with Champagne served in the hotel
Monday 14th September 2009
The renewal of Vows of Marion and David Cox at Gloria Palace Amadores
When it comes to celebrating 30 years of marriage, there is one way of ensuring that the occasion is a surprise! David arranged something very special and unique to surprise Marion to mark the occasion, the day before their daughter’s wedding. The family had gathered for the rehearsal in the grounds of the hotel and when it came to the exchange of vows, David made a personal and moving commitment to Marion to celebrate their anniversary, before placing an eternity ring on her finger as the rest of the family looked on. The ceremony was devised by Revd Paul and the family as one of the best kept secrets and was delivered to perfection. Afterwards everyone had a celebratory drink in the hotel and the hotel presented the couple with a Spa Therapy session as a small token of their 30th Wedding Anniversary
Wednesday 9th September 2009 The Wedding of Lyndsey and Noel Dorney at Gloria Palace Amadores The wedding of Lyndsey and Noel took place on the 09-09-09 and this memorable date was perfect for a wedding with style and class. The nuptial mass was conducted by Fr Jim at the Catholic Church in Playa del Ingles and also included the singing of Ave Maria by international singer Leo Rijoas who also sang other arias during the ceremony. At the end of the ceremony the couple were greeted with an array of bubbles as they left the church for photographs taken by Mr Mos. The couple and their 100 guests then returned to the gardens of Gloria Palace Amadores for more photographs. The guests then took drinks in the Bar Salon whilst Lyndsey and Noel went in the Limo to Anfi for further photos with Mr Mos.
A Champagne and Canape Reception was then served on the terrace before the guests took their places at the themed tables for dinner, each table was named afer a Hollywood movie to compliment the overall theme of the reception and the couple and their guests then enjoyed a 3 course meal followed by wedding cake.
Following the dinner, a show was performed on the roof terrace for just over an hour and then the guests retired to the Salon Banquette for a 4 hour disco to round off their special and memorable wedding day.
Monday 7th September 2009 The Wedding of Lynda and Andy Rothwell at Gloria Palace Amadorfes
The Wedding of Lynda and Andy took place on the Mirador of Gloria Palace Amadores late afternoon. Lynda looked beautiful in her full wedding dress slightly off the shoulder and small train and her hair and make –up enhanced her dress. Andy wore linen trousers and an Ivory Waistcoat and pink cravat. They were joined by 30 members of their family and friends for the ceremony with its scenic views across the sea.Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Rothwell moved to the gardens of the hotel for photographs by Mr Mos, and they received a standing ovation from the other guests at Gloria Palace Amadores when they moved through the grounds to the gardens.
Their pre-dinner drinks reception was held on the Terraza, before they sat down for a 3 course meal followed by wedding cake on the terraza, the tables were decorated with pink menus, place settings and wedding favours to link in with the overall theme of the day.
The evening continued with live entertainment in the Salon Banquette and a disco to round off their special day.
Tuesday 1ST September 2009 – San Agustin- Renewal of Vows Ceremony
On their 25th Wedding Anniversary, Simon and Heather Bibby came to Gran Canaria to renew their marriage vows. They were collected from Corona Blanca in Playa Del Ingles and taken in a Stretch limousine to San Agustin Beach Club where they were greeted by the managers of the hotel at the entrance before descending the marbled staircase with its magnificent chandeliers to enter the grounds of the hotel and onto the adjoining beach.
The ceremony was conducted at the side of the water with the waves near their feet and they choose their own special words to re-commit themselves to each other 25 years to the day since they were married.
Following the ceremony the couple shared pink champagne on the beach whilst having the first photo session and then moved to the grounds of the hotel for their second photo session and more champagne.
Heather and Simon then moved to the restaurant terrace of the hotel as the sun started to set over their unique and memorable day, before they ate in the restaurant of the hotel to round off the day of memories and romance
Tuesday 11th August 2009.
The Wedding of Brenda and Christina Connor at Gloria Palace Amadores
Gloria Palace Amadores provided the perfect setting for the wedding of Christina and Brendan from Dundalk, Ireland. They were joined by 36 family and friends for the ceremony and reception on a warm summer’s afternoon.
The wedding started with the ceremony on the Mirador of the hotel with its outstanding views and Brendan was dressed in tan coloured pinstripe trousers with an Ivory waist coat and matching Cravat. The bride wore a light weight and very elegant knee length dress and was accompanied by two bridesmaids and a flower girl.She went down the aisle to ‘somewhere over the rainbow’.
The ceremony was open and vibrant and full of laughter and romance, just as the couple had requested and was conducted by Revd Paul and everyone enjoyed every aspect of the ceremony, including the children who took an active role in the ceremony.
Following the ceremony, the couple had their photographs taken in the grounds of the hotel and then had champagne and canapés on the Mirador Snack Terrace of the hotel with its outstanding views of the sea and Tenerife.
The couple and the guests then sat down to a meal of Vegetable Soup, Fillet Mignon and finally Chocolate Brownie served with ice cream and Chantilly cream, topped with a fresh strawberry.
The evening’s entertainment, Soul Brothers and Bella Bella then performed on the Mirador Snack terrace with the guests singing and dancing along to the outstanding music.
The three tier cake was then cut by the couple before the first dance under the moonlit sky before the entertainment continued.
To round the evening off the couple and their guests retired to the Bar Salon for entertainment provided by the hotel animation team and then a disco to round off their perfect day.
Thank you, for an amazing day, it was more than we expected and we are eternally grateful for making Christina and Brendan’s day so very memorable for all the right reasons, you were brilliant, thank you Paul and all your teamTommy and Geraldine { Brides Parents}
Absolutely amazing day, you made us feel relaxed from the very start and everything was beyond our wildest dreams, thank you, you are simply the best planners around.Christina and Brendan
Monday 10TH August 2009 The Blessing of John and Sandra at Anfi Del Mar
On a very hot and sunny afternoon, John and Sandra were joined by Family and friends for a blessing of their love for each other on the heart shaped Island at Anfi Del Mar. The ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul.
The bride looked stunning in an off the shoulder Black and white dress and John wore a white linen shirt with black trousers.The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies. During the ceremony everyone was involved in the ceremony to encompass the unification of the two families in Holy Union.
Following the ceremony, photographs were taken in the grounds of the Anfi before the guests went to Puerto Vista Restaurant for a meal and drinks to round off their special day in Gran Canaria.
Sunday 9th August 2009 The Renewal of Vows of Sharon and Owen Hancock at Anfi
On the 8th August 2008 Sharon and Owen made their lifelong commitment to each other in a wedding ceremony at Anfi del Mar. One year later, they returned to renew their vows at the same place and time in a ceremony that mirrored the words used a year ago at the same time in the same place. The Ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul and following this the couple enjoyed Champagne overlooking the beach before a meal in a local restaurant,
Saturday 8th August 2009 The Wedding of Fergie and Ann Maher at Gloria Palace Amadores
Fergie and Ann travelled from County Tipperary in Ireland to Gran Canaria to celebrate their wedding at Gloria Palace Amadores. The main emphasis for their day was on love and commitment and the ceremony that took place on the Mirador Terrace overlooking Tenerife.
The Ceremony was conducted by The Revd Father Paul Gibson of St Sebastian’s Inclusive Church and the Religious Ceremony consisted of Words of Commitment, Readings from the Bible, the exchange of Vows and Rings and then members of the Family read the Prayers of the Faithful before the final blessing. The guests all said how they were impressed with the service and asked Fr Paul whether he had ever considered doing weddings that were open and vibrant in Ireland.
Following the ceremony, the Guests gathered in the gardens of the hotel for family photographs taken by Mr. Mos before moving to the restaurant terrace where cocktails and canapés were served by the waiters from the hotel with the sea providing a romantic backdrop. The speeches were given before the dinner started and were short and well appreciated.
The outstanding meal was then served consisting of Melon and Serrano Ham served with a green salad, Chicken in white wine sauce with a medley of fresh vegetables and thyme roasted potatoes. This was followed by Fresh Fruit Cocktail.Following a glass of champagne, the couple cut the magnificent wedding cake as the sun set over an amazing and perfect day.
During dinner the couple were entertained by two Canarian Singers with guitars who had the guests singing along to some of the songs they recognised and at other times clapping to the music and were impressed by the interaction of Canarian culture into their wedding day.
The couple then took to the terrace for their first dance surrounded by their family and friends and then retired to the Bar Salon where they had a reserved area and were entertained by the hotel entertainment team before the disco to round off a romantic and special day. The couple were heaping the praise on the staff of Gran Canaria Weddings and the hotel for an amazing day.
Thursday 9th July 2009
The Wedding of Niamh-Ann and Robin Walsh from Perth in Australia at Gloria Palace Amadores
Niamh-Ann and Robin travelled from Australia to get married in Gran Canaria and were joined by over 60 family and friends from Ireland for the ceremony and reception. The church ceremony was conducted by the English Speaking Catholic Priest in Playa del Ingles and the guests arrived at the church in air conditioned coaches and the bride and bridesmaids travelled from Gloria Palace Amadores to the church in two BMW series 5 cars. Following the ceremony the couple returned to Gloria Palace Amadores for photographs in the gardens and then they joined their guests on the Terraza Mirador Snack for more photographs and Champagne and Canapé reception as everyone took in the perfect view across the sea on a very warm summer’s afternoon.
The guests then sat down to dinner consisting of Carrot and Coriander soup, Brushetta, Norwegian Smoked Salmon and Iberian Steak accompanied by drinks throughout the meal.
The cutting of the wedding cake with the ceremonial sword then followed and the couple were presented with the Bride and Groom Cake Topper.
The couple and guests then enjoyed the start of sun set before moving to the Salon Banquette for their evening party with entertainment from Bella Bella, Soul Legends and Soul Brothers. This was followed by a 4 hour disco by DJ Belkin as the couple and their guests danced the night away, rounding off a perfect and memorable day for all 65 guests
Wednesday 8th July 2009 The Wedding of Jason and Vicky at Cordial Mogan Playa
On what was one of the hottest days of the year so far, Jason and Vickie were joined by their family and friends for their religious wedding at Cordial Mogan Playa.The chapel was full for the ceremony and the ceremony had a classical singer from Ireland who interspersed the words of love and marriage with a selection of favourite songs chosen by the couple. Vickie looked beautiful in her off the shoulder dress and was attended by 3 bridesmaids, a flower girl and page boy. She was given away by her parents. Jason and the groomsmen were dressed in charcoal grey morning dress. At the end of the ceremony everyone joined in with the gospel version of “O happy day”.
Following the ceremony the couple and their guests had photographs in the grounds of the hotel followed by International Cocktails before the buffet dinner served in the “La Sama” restaurant of the hotel, which was enjoyed by everyone present. Following the speeches, Bella Bella entertained the guests with music and dancing before the guests moved to the disco bar to continue their celebrations on their wedding day.
Wednesday 1st July 2009 The Renewal of Vows of Brenda and Martin Morrisey at Gloria Palace San Agustin
Brenda and Martin celebrated their 28th Wedding anniversary amongst family and friends at sunset at Gloria Palace San Agustin. The ceremony took place on the Chill Out Terrace of the hotel with its amazing views and with members of the family undertaking the readings in a ceremony full of love and romance. Following the ceremony, they were served Champagne on the terrace and had photographs taken before relaxing and chilling out on the terrace and also sitting beside the pool to cool down. Later in the evening they moved onto San Agustin Beach Club for dinner overlooking the beach with entertainment, to round off their special day
Thursday 25th June 2009 the wedding of Alec Brazier and Louise Rae at Gloria Palace Amadores
The wedding ceremony was held on the Mirador at Gloria Palace Amadores, where the 65 guests from Scotland had gathered in preparation for the arrival of the Bridal party. The men looked resplendent in their Kilts – all traditionally dressed. Louise arrived accompanied by her 4 flower girls and 4 Bridesmaids and look absolutely stunning in her white wedding dress and train...and of course the Jimmy Choo shoes!Following the open and vibrant ceremony, the couple and their guests has photographs on the Mirador taken by Mr. Mos.Alec and Louise then spent some time in the gardens of the hotel having more photographs taken, whilst the guests enjoyed a champagne and canapé reception on the Terraza Mirador.
The wedding breakfast was then served on the terraza and was chosen by the couple and was enjoyed by everyone present. The speeches took place before the dinner.The guests enjoyed Pineapple filled with prawns, Iberian Steak with Red Wine Sauce and then the amazing Chocolate and Vanilla Wedding Cake supplied by the Hotel.
Following some relaxing time as the sun was setting; the guests made their way to the Salon Banquette, and for the first dance by the happy couple and the second dance had everyone on the dance floor.The entertainment for the evening was the highly popular Bella Bella, who had everyone up singing and dancing within minutes and the evening was rounded off with an outstanding disco for 4 hours by DJ Ramon.
“ Thank you, Thank You- for a most amazing and perfect day- beyond our wildest dreams, we will be recommending Gran Canaria Weddings to all our friends in Scotland- it was amazing”
Friday 12th June 2009 The Wedding of Eveline Willemstein and Ramiro Marcos Silvia
The wedding of Eveline and Ramiro took place at 530pm at the Chapel of Cordial Mogan Playa in Puerto Mogan. Prior to the ceremony the couple signed their civil wedding papers in front of the Registro Civil in Mogan before going to the hotel for the Religious Wedding conducted by Revd Paul from St Sebastian’s Church.
In line with Spanish Tradition, the guests gathered in the church and then the Groom and his Mother entered the chapel to “Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring” by Bach.
The bridesmaids dressed in light red then preceded the Bride and followed by flower girls who threw red and white rose petals as Eveline walked down the aisle in her beautiful off the shoulder dress in white with a long train. Eveline had chosen “a romantic wedding march” by Miranda Wong as her music for the ceremony.
The ceremony was conducted in Spanish and English and the readings were given by members of both families in both languages.Following the open and Vibrant ceremony which was enjoyed by everyone present, the couple left the chapel to “from this moment” by Shania Twain.
The newlyweds and their guests from Italy, Holland and Spain then enjoyed Champagne and Canapés on the terrace of the hotel as the sun shone brightly and the bell of the chapel rang to celebrate the new marriage.
Following the photographs in the grounds of the hotel by Mr Moss, the guests and couple sat down to dinner in La Sama Restaurant opposite the Chapel, where they feasted on
·Volt au vent stuffed with foie with Apple Sauce, Modena Vinegar and Virgen Olive Oil
·Fillet of beef with Roquefort and green pepper sauce served with rice and sautéed vegetables
·Fruit Cocktail
·Wedding Cake
·Milhojas de mouse de foie acompañado con compota de manzana con vinagre de Modena y aceite de olive
·Solomillo de buey a dos salsas {Roquefort y Pimienta verde} con bouquet de arroz y verduritas salteadas
·Cocktail de frutas
·Tarta Nuptial
Accompanied by Red Wine, White Wine and Mineral Water
The speeches were given by Mr Willemstein {Brides Father} Sr Jose Zaffairo {Grooms Father} and the Groom.
Following the reception the couple retired to the Fataga Bar for the show followed by the disco.
Hi Paul We where very busy with after party's but it is all over now.The party turned out very nice Well paul thank you for a unforgettable day!
See you soon.
xx evelien
Thursday 11th June 2009 The Wedding of Lee and Wendy at Amadores Beach
Sunset was the perfect timing for the wedding of Lee and Wendy from Birmingham who celebrated their marriage after being together for 18 years. The ceremony took place adjoining Amadores Beach at sunset and was conducted by Revd Paul and was full of Romance. Following the ceremony, photographs were taken on the beach before the couple enjoyed a quiet meal at Amadores Beach Club with their memories for a fantastic evening as they had wanted.
Saturday 5th June 2009 50th Birthday Celebration at Villa Del Conde
To celebrate the 50th Birthday of one of the directors of Gran Canaria Weddings, the wedding planner put together a surpise celebration for him, a case of the tables being turned on him at the same time. Mark was collected from his home by a Silver Stretch Limo and taken on a tour of Maspalomas and Playa Del Ingles, complete with champagne in the limo, before being met at Villa Del Conde by the staff of the hotel and the assembled guests who sang Happy Birthday as he got out of the car- to his surprise all his close friends were waiting for him. Everyone was taken down to the poolside terrace where an amazing buffet supper including drinks was served and the tables were decorated accordingly. Following the meal the Birthday Cake was delivered to the table by the hotel staff and Happy Birthday was sung in English and Spanish before the candles were blown out and the cake cut. The presents were then given by the assembled guests. After his Thank You speech, Mark was given an even bigger surprise, when his Partner for the past 6 years, got down on one knee and proposed without anyone else knowing, eventually after the shock he agreed.! The first time anyone had proposed at Villa Del Conde and more champagne was given for a toast for the birthday boy and also the engagement. The party continued into the night on the terrace of the hotel bringing to an end the perfect day.
Wednesday 27th May 2009 The Wedding of Paul and Sandie Tubbs at Cordial Mogan Playa
On a hot May afternoon Paul and Sandie along with their family sailed from Anfi Del Mar aboard the Spirit of the Sea along the scenic coastline to Puerto Mogan as they started their journey towards their wedding. On arrival at Puerto Mogan the guests were transported to Cordial Mogan Playa, whilst the couple spent 40 minutes with the photographer in the scenic port having their photographs taken.They were then driven in style to Cordial Mogan Playa in a Limo accompanied by two very young page boys.
On arrival at the hotel, they had some more photographs before walking down to the chapel and then down the palm lined courtyard and along the red carpet into the Chapel, where their family and friends had gathered for the ceremony.
The ceremony was vibrant and everyone was involved throughout and it was much appreciated by everyone who attended. Following the ceremony, there were more photographs outside the chapel before everyone enjoyed a Champagne and Canape reception in the courtyard.
The couple and their guests then enjoyed a tremendous Buffet Dinner in La Sama Restaurant adjoining the courtyards where the food was plentiful and outstanding. Following the buffet dinner and desserts, the couple cut their heart shaped wedding cake and this was followed by the cutting of a second cake by the couple who had been married the longest from amongst their guests- 41 years.
The evening continued with some line dancing before the couple and their guests headed to the Fataga Bar for the performance of GREASE by the hotel entertainment team and they then danced the night away to the resident DJ. The guests then headed back to Puerto Rico on a coach before Sandie and Paul retired to the Bridal Suite for the night
Paul, Many thanks for everything you have done for us, you created a day that was beyond our wildest dreams and more than we could have ever asked for. Thank You from the bottom of our hearts......Paul and Sandie
Thursday 21st May 2009 the Wedding of Elizabeth and Anton at Gloria Palace Amadores
After many months of intricate planning with their wedding planners-GC Weddings, Elizabeth and Anton celebrated their wedding at Gloria Palace Amadores on a hot Spring afternoon.The 80 guests were taken to the Catholic Church in Playa del Ingles for the ceremony and the bride arrived in a Silver Stretch Limo for the ceremony. On their return to the hotel the happy couple and their family and friends had hundreds of photos taken throughout the hotel to record their happy day
Following the photographs the guests gathered on the terrace for a Champagne and Canapé reception, before sitting down at the perfectly dressed tables for their 3 course dinner, during which the wedding planning team kept the children amused.The excellent wedding cake from the hotel was cut by the couple as the sun started to set, followed the speeches.
Following more sun set photographs, the couple headed to the Salon Banquette for a show by the GC Weddings resident band- Bella Bella for 90 minutes before dancing the night away to the sounds of the DJ before the couple retired to the Bridal Suite.
Thank you for an amazing day, we couldn't have asked for more, We have no hesitation in recommending you to our friends.
Many Thanks Elizabeth and Anton
Wednesday 20th May 2009 the Wedding of Natalie and Daniel Lennox at Gloria Palace Amadores
After many months of intricate planning with their wedding planners-GC Weddings, Natalie and Daniel celebrated their wedding at Gloria Palace Amadores on a hot Spring afternoon.The 80 guests gathered on the Mirador Terrace for the ceremony at 5pm and were in good humour for the religious wedding ceremony that was to follow. Natalie looked amazing in her wedding dress and veil as she made her way down the red carpet aisle preceded by four bridesmaids, her 5 year old daughter Emma as flower girl and 18 month Callum as page boy. She walked down the aisle to a recording of “A moment like this”. Daniel was dressed in Suit with gold cravat and accompanied by 4 groomsmen. The ceremony was conducted by the Revd Paul Gibson of St Sebastian’s Inclusive Church and was an open and vibrant ceremony in which everyone was able to participate fully.
The music throughout the ceremony was provided live by Bella Bella, who sang- The Rose, Fields of Gold, On the Bright Side and you to me are everything at the end of the ceremony.
The Photographs were taken by Mr Moss on the terrace and throughout the hotel. Following the photographs the guests gathered on the terrace for a Champagne and Canapé reception, before sitting down at the perfectly dressed tables for their 3 course dinner, during which the wedding planning team kept the children amused.The excellent wedding cake from the hotel was cut by the couple as the sun started to set, followed the speeches.
Following more sun set photographs, the couple headed to the Salon Banquette for almost 5 hours of dancing and singing to the sounds of the DJ before the couple retired to the Bridal Suite
Hiya,
How are you ????? I hope you're not missing me already ........
I just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to all of the Gran Canaria Wedding crew for a truly wonderful day. I still can't stop smiling...... from start to finish it was truly amazing we couldn't have asked for anything more. I think we may have found you a couple more weddings for next year as a couple of my friends have asked for your contact info already !!!! Well the best of luck and thanks again for a truly wonderful day ......... Regards Natalie M LENNOX
.Friday 15th May 2009 Celebration for a 25th Anniversary at San Agustin Beach Club
GC weddings organised a 25th Anniversary Celebration for a couple at San Agustin Beach Club and it was an amazing and memorable evening for everyone who attended. The guests were treated to champagne on the terrace when they arrived before dinner was served in Salon Fiesta. Following the excellent 4 course meal, the guests settled down to an evening of outstanding entertainment compiled from a talented cast of international performers and Spanish Dancers for over 2 hours of non-stop entertainment and the evening ended with a disco which had everyone on the dance floor past midnight. An amazing evening for everyone and each and every guest heaped praise on the staff of the hotel and the event organisers
Thursday 14th May 2009 Renewal of Marriage Vows at Amdores Beach John and Joanne
John and Joanne choose Gran Canaria as the destination for the renewal of marriage vows on their 30th Wedding Anniversay after reading about GC Weddings in one of the UK national newspapers. They arrived at the beach in a limo, and then spent some time of reflection walking along the beach before joining Revd Paul and the photographer for their ceremony overlooking the beach just as the sun started to set. The ceremony encompassed the readings from their wedding day along with some especially written vows of re-committment for their special day. Following the ceremony, the couple shared some champagne before embarking on a photo session at the waters edge and on the beach. Following this they were entertained to a Candlelit dinner on the terrace of Amadores Beach Club.
Hi Paul, Thank You for everything, the accomodation, the flowers, the ceremony and the meal were all amazing. We will be recommending you to all our friends and family in the UK. We couldn't have done it without you . Keep in touch John and Jo
Wednesday 13th May 2009 The Thanksgiving of Marriage of Janine and Neil at Bahia Blancas.
On an very hot afternoon, the family and friends of Janine and Neil gathered in the seaview restaurant of Bahia Blancas . Janine arrived right on time to be greated by applause and looked stunning in her lightweight off the shoulder dress. The Ceremony was conducted by the Revd Paul Gibson and everyone enjoyed the open and vibrant ceremony and participated fully in every aspect. Following the ceremony the couple enjoyed a family meal to round off their special day
Tuesday 12th May 200925th Wedding Anniversary Renewal of Vows Ceremony at Villa Del Conde
Martin and Karen Goode from Kidderminster, UK came to Gran Canaria with 25 members of their family to celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary.Karen was driven from Gran Costa Meloneras to Villa Del Conde in a Silver Stretch Limo where she was met at the hotel entrance by the Staff of the hotel. Accompanied by her children and father she made her way down the Marbled Staircase into the Piano Lounge to the sound of Take That’s – this is the greatest day. To a spontaneous round of applause from everyone gathered there, she re-captured that special moment of meeting Martin on the steps just as she had done 25 years ago. The ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul Gibson and was open and vibrant throughout with lots of tears of joy. After the exchange of Vows, they signed a special renewal of vows certificate as their second choice of music was played – All I ask of you from the Phantom of the Opera.Members of the family then read some of the readings chosen for the ceremony, before Rudi {resident singer for GC Weddings} sang The Rose. The ceremony ended with their third choice of music – We go together from Grease.
The family then gather on the Grand Staircase for a Group Photograph by our Resident Photographer- Mr Moss, followed by more photographs in the grounds of the hotel.
The family then gathered on the poolside terrace for an amazing Buffet Dinner accompanied by ample amounts of wines to compliment the brilliant food and desserts, During the dinner there was some background music before Peter from Bella Bella entertained the guests for over 2 hours with Swing and then a wide selection of music that had literally everyone dancing on the adjoining dance floor including the wedding planners! As the sun set over an amazing day, the family then moved to the main terrace to be entertained by the Abba Tribute Act performing at the hotel.
This was a truly amazing day and everything ran to perfection from beginning to end. The party didn’t end here, as on Friday they are attending a premiere showcase of entertainment and dinner at another popular venue in San Agustin to round of their celebrations.
Friday 24th April 2009 Renewal of Vows of Ian and Lorraine Tutthill at Gloria Palace Amadores
Ian and Lorraine came to Gran Canaria from Liverpool,UK to Gran Canaria to renew there wedding vows on their 10th Anniversary. Following the pre-organisation with GC Weddings the couple spent a week on the island enjoying the outstanding weather. On their anniversary they arived at the hotel with Lorraine dressed in an off the shoulder Ivory dress with gold pattern and Ian in a light coloured suit for there ceremony in front of the waterfall at Gloria Palace Amadores. The ceremony was written especially for the occasion and personalised for Ian and Lorraine, including the dedication of new rings and the renewal of vows conducted by one of the celebrants from St Sebastians Church. Throughout the ceremony photographs were taken. Following the ceremony and a glass or two of champagne, the couple spent over an hour with the photographer creating some stunning memories of their special and unique day of renewal and recommitment. Following the photographs Ian and Lorraine enjoyed a romantic candlelit dinner at Amadores Beach Club on Amadores Beach as the sun started to set over a truly romantic and memorable day.
Thank you GC Weddings for organising a romantic and memorable day for us, we will remember this for a long time. Thank you also for the personalised ceremony and service booklets that we can show our family and friends when we go back to Liverpool.Friday 27th March 2009
The Wedding of Andrew and Oliver at Gloria Palace Amadores
Andrew from America and Oliver from Gran Canaria had there ceremony in Telde, Gran Canaria supported by their family and friends, and Andrew's father had flown from America for the wedding. Following the ceremony they gathered at Amadores Beach for photographs with the picturesque backdrop of the sand and sea before moving to the gardens of Gloria Palace Amadores for more photographs infront of the waterfall and gardens.
The couple and their guests then gathered on the restaurant terrace for champagne and canapes overlooking the sea, before sitting down to a four course dinner on the terrace and a time to relax and enjoy themselves and the company of their Spanish and American Families. The arrival of the wedding cake was welcome with the two statues of two grooms on the top of the cake, which was 3 tiers and enjoyed by everyone. After the meal and more photographs at sunset, the couple and their guests gathered in the Bar Salon for entertainment from the in-house team at the hotel. Andrew and Oliver spent the night at the hotel in the Bridal Suite with tremendous seaviews.
Thursday 26th March 2009 The Wedding and Anglela and Stephen Caffrey at Gloria Palace Amadores
The Wedding of Anglela and Stephen from Ireland took place at Gloria Palace Amadores on the Mirador Terrace of the hotel with its amazing views across the sea towards Tenerife. The guests gathered on the terrace in anticipation of the brides arrivale, who was later than anticipated but looked stunning in her dress and attended by her flower girl and bridesmaid. The ceremony was conducted by the Revd Paul Gibson, and was very open and vibrant and much appreciated by all of the guests from Ireland and they were very much part of the ceremony. Following the ceremony, there were photographs by our resident photographer, Mr Mos and then a further session with the couple only in the gardens of the hotel before the guests assembled in the Salon Banquette for the reception. The arrival of the couple down the red carpet was greeted with applause and cheers. The wedding breakfast was an amazing buffet-which was plentiful with guests serving themselves and this was followed by the cutting of the six tier wedding cake. The children were then entertained for an hour whilst the adults relaxed. The evening entertainment started with Ollie and Kev and continued with DJ Sarah as everyone partied into the night in true irish style.
Thursday 26th March 2009 The Wedding of Joanna and Michael Bassam at Gloria Palace Amadores
The wedding of Jo and Michael took place in the beautiful gardens of Gloria Palace Amadores at 1pm with the romance of the occasion encaspulated in the especially written words for the ceremony written and conducted by the Revd Paul Gibson. The family had gathered in front of the waterfall for the arrival of the bride in a beautiful off the shoulder dress in ivory with a matching bouquet of red roses. She was accompanied by her bridesmaid who was dressed in mint green with a bouquet of yellow and white flowers. The ceremony was beautiful and the need for tissues was apparent as the love and joy of the occasion. Their children also took an active role in the ceremony carrying the rings for the exchange of the rings. Following the ceremony, the couple and their family enjoyed over an hour of photogrpahy with our resident photographer- Mr Mos. They then enjoyed champagne and canapes on the restuarant terrace before sitting down to a three course meal overlooking the sea. In the evening they enjoyed the entertainment in the Bar Salon to round off their amazing and special day.
Wednesday 25th February 2009. Renewal of Vows- Celean and Graham- San Agustin Beach Club
On a warm winter afternoon, Celean and Graham arrived at San Agustin Beach Club in a stretch limo. They descended down the marbled staircase into the grounds of the hotel grounds where their family and friends had gathered under the Palm Trees overlooking the beach and sea. The ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul Gibson and it was full of laughter, tears and emotional moments when the vows were renewed. Following the photographs in the grounds of the hotel and on the beach the couple and their guests enjoyed champagne and canapes on the poolside terrace before moving to the salon banquette for a perfect 3 course meal accompanied by drinks thoughout.
Then the time for partying started and Rudi and Pete performed live with the mix of Bella Bella and Soul Legends,ensuring that everyone was up and dancing within seconds and then danced the night away with a host of favourite songs, they even had the guests doing dance routines on the stage much to the enjoyment of the remainder of the guests. At the end of the evening the couple and guests returned to their hotel to continue the party.
absolutely amazing and perfect day- Thank You-we couldnt have wished for more on our 20th Wedding Anniversary - Celean and Graham
Wednesday 11th February 2009 The wedding of Janet and Keiron at Gloria Palace Amadores
The wedding of Janet and Keiron took place at the Catholic Church in Playa Del Ingles conducted by Fr Jim and following the ceremony the couple returned to Gloria Palace Amadores for their wedding celebration. The photographs were taken in the grounds of the hotel before the couple and their small group of guests enjoyed Champagne and Canapes on the terrace of the hotel overlooking the sea.
They then sat down to a 3 course meal on the terrace including the magnificant wedding cake provided by the hotel as the sun started to set. In the evening they emjoyed the entertainment provided by the hotel in the salon bar before retiring to the Bridal Suite for the remainder of the evening.
Monday 2nd February 2009 The Wedding of Patrick and Niamh at Gloria Palace
Patrick and Niamh travelled from Ireland for their wedding in Gran Canaria joined by 145 members of their family and friends to celebrate their marriage. The couple wanted something that was different than a traditional wedding and informal as possible whilst stylish and classy. They had been working with us for 1success months and everything was organised and in place 10 weeks before the wedding.
Paul, Thank you for everything, it was an amazing day, the total organisation left me with 3 months of relaxation before the wedding and sorry for the 300 emails i sent you, but everything was perfect and ive recommended you to all my friends- Niamh
The family gathered on the top terrace of the hotel which was laid out with dressed chairs and a central red carpet as they awaited the bride to walk down the aisle as Stacy Mae sang the opening song - The way you look tonight! During the ceremony, the singer, who has an international reputation sang several more songs as part of the ceremony which was modern and enlightening and had been especially written for the couple by the Revd Paul Gibson of St Sebastians Inclusive Church.
WOW! the singer was brilliant during the ceremony, i didnt realise until afterwards that she had sung before audiences of 1000s and had been on TV as well, everyone was so impressed with her talents coupled with the outstanding service that you wrote for patrick and Niamh - Jona{pats mum}
Following the ceremony the couple shared a drink with their guests on the terrace and the photographs were taken by the photographer throughout the hotel and in the hotel gardens. Patrick and Niamh opted for the Buffet style menu and also opted for an intimate top table and then further tables scattered around the terrace for the rest of their guests. At the end of the meal the Hotel Staff brought out the 10 tier wedding cake to gasps of amazement from everyone present.
The first part of the evening was the entertainment and we arranged for the Platters to perform for the guests and within seconds everyone was clapping dancing and joining in, for over an hour of top class singing and dancing, which was overwhelmingly appreciated by everyone.
Words fail me at the moment, they were brilliant, Motown and Soul together as one, I know we wanted an Irish Band, but are glad we went with your suggestions for a double act of entertainment instead, our guests all said that they were unbeatable, for those who remember the original platters, most said that they were even better than the original ones! John {Pats dad}
After a short break, the second part of the entertainment was the brilliant new Vegas Jubilee Show with the dancers and singer performing a whole host of songs and dances to ensure the party spirit continued and again the guests were dancing and clapping away throughout the show and even with some of the shows dancers.
The day just got better, how on earth do you manage to achieve all that you do to such a high standard, the Vegas Show as brilliant! I was in Las Vegas several months ago, and your own version of the Vegas Show was absolutely stunning, the costumes, dancing and singer was brilliant,i am almost lost for words and have never enjoyed a wedding so much in my 70 years ! Niamhs Gran!
In the Salon Banquette, the evening ended with a 4 hour disco by our resident DJ -Sarah- who had everyone up and dancing for the rest of the evening playing all the favourite songs and special requests. The party didnt want to end and literally everyone danced for the last hour non-stop. We wish the couple every sucess in the future.
and finally, Paul..we can never express how much you mean to us, not just as our wedding planner, but also as an amazing friend as well. Can we clone you so that everywhere there is a planner as dedicated and effective as you. The service, food, shows and Sarah as the DJ was amazing as well...we will come back and see you soon and buy dinner for you. Thank You for everything Niamh and Patrick xxx
Tuesday 30th December 2008 The Wedding of Barbara and Jonathan at Gloria Palace Amadores
The rain wasnt going to stop this wedding being very special and unique for Barbara and Jonathan from Ireland after 16months of planning with Gran Canaria Weddings. In the words of the song, Don't rain on my parade, this wedding was always going to a special way to end the year in style. The ceremony was held in the Gran Canaria Conference Suite of the hotel attended by over 50 guests from Ireland, which was a mass of candles to add to the romance of the occasion.The open and vibrant romantic ceremony was written especially by the Revd Paul Gibson and despite a slight delay in starting the ceremony, every aspect of the day went to plan. Following an outstanding and memorable ceremony. Mr Mos, our resident photographer took over 200 photos around the hotel with the couple and their family and friends, making the most of the oustanding surroundings inside the hotel. Champagne Cocktails were then served in the foyer of the Salon Banquette, before the couple and their guests sat down for dinner. Revd Paul said Grace before a delicious menu of sizzling garlic prawns followed by steak in Red wine sauce accompanied by free drinks throughout the meal. The wedding cake was a massive 5 tiers tall and consisted of two tiers of strawberry cake, two tiers of chocolate cake and a tier of vanilla- which was made by the hotel and was enjoyed by everyone present.
During the speeches, the children enjoyed entertainment and face painting provided by the childrens team from Gran Canaria Weddings.
Following the speeches and a brief break, the couple and their guests enjoyed a magical stage performance by The Tramps who are extremely popular with Irish Clients and within minutes they had everyone of all ages on the dance floor to start the party off in true style-and everyone was dancing and singing away to the songs etc. The evening continued with 4 hours of disco with DJ Sarah -who created the right party atmosphere to bring a very special and memorable day to a close. Both Barbara and Jonathan heaped massive praise on Paul from GC weddings for creating a stunning day and for all his hard work in ensuring that the day was memorable in everyway and also to thank his wedding team of Mark, Louise and Sarah and of course everyone at Gloria Palace Amadores.
Monday 29th December 2008 The Wedding of Claire Stewart and Mohammed Nissar at Gloria Palace Amadores
Congratulations to Claire and Mo who were married on the Terrace of Gloria Palace Amadores. It was a perfect wedding for a couple very much in love with each other. The ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul Gibson. Claire looked stunning in an off the should white dress with a train as she was accompanied down the red-carpeted aisle by her parents for the ceremony. Claire comes from a musical family and the service included music such as, The Rose, From This Moment, Sacrifice, Somewhere over the rainbow and Everything I do for you ,all of which was sung live by Stacey Mae. The romance of the occasion and the specially written ceremony created a perfect start to a happy and memorable day. Following the ceremony, the couple and their family and friends had their photographs taken in the gardens of the hotel infront of the waterfall before a group photograph taken on the terrace. They then enjoyed a champagne and Canape reception in the Salon Banquette.
The guests then took their seats for the wedding breakfast and gave Claire and Mo a standing ovation as they arrived. The meal was then served accompanied by unlimited wine and beer throughout. They ate,- Vegetable Soup followed by Avacado and King Prawns. There was then a choice of Steak with peppercorn sauce or fish and the splendid wedding cake rounded off an outstanding meal that was appreciated by everyone present.
Following some very funny and often emotional speeches, the couple took to the Dance Floor for the first dance to the music of Soul Brothers who performed live and had everyone on the dance floor before Sarah took over as the DJ for 4 hours of solid dancing to bring to a close an absolutly amazing wedding.
Tuesday 16th December 2008 Renewal of Marriage Vows for Mandy and Colm at Gloria Palace San Agustin
Mandy and Colm renewed their marriage vows they originally made 1success years ago, in a ceremony conducted by Revd Paul Gibson on the Chill Out Terrace of Gloria Palace San Agustin. The ceremony was witnessed by their 3 sons and concluded with Champagne and Canapes served by the hotel to round off their quiet ceremony.
The ceremony was also recorded by TV3 for broadcasting in Eire as from the 16th January 2009 as part of the Holiday Show
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Margaret and Jim are both aged 70 years and have been together 19years and live in Puerto Rico. Following a recent health problem, they decided to make a lasting commitment to love each other, listen and care for each other to the end of their lives in a moving ceremony in the gardens of Gloria Palace Amadores on a very hot October afternoon.
When someone has a dream, you have to turn that dream into reality. The team at GC Weddings did just that for Martina and Colm in true class and style to create a day of amazing memories.
Tom and Audrey chose a Spiritual ceremony to mark their marriage and commitment to each other on the roof terrace of Hotel Puerto Mogan on a warm summer’s afternoon overlooking the port of Mogan. The ceremony was conducted by Mark Burrows-the spiritual celebrant for GC Weddings and incorporated the act of commitment, exchange of vows and the ring ceremony. Audrey and Tom chose an Indian theme to their wedding and were traditionally dressed and the ceremony was enjoyed by their family and friends. Following the ceremony the couple and their guests enjoyed paella and a Canarian style BBQ on the roof terrace with a disco.
On a perfect September afternoon the guests left Gloria Palace Amadores in Air Conditioned Coaches and headed for the church in Playa Del Ingles. The groom’s party left in a BMW Series 5 and the Bride, Bridesmaids, Flower Girl and Father of the Bride travelled in a white stretch limousine. On arrival at the church, the assembled guests waited for the arrival of the bride who was just a few minutes late for the ceremony. The Catholic Ceremony was conducted by two priests from Ireland who had travelled with the family for the ceremony. Fr John Carroll and Fr John Sweetman presided over the entire ceremony which also involved many members of the bride and grooms family.
On a warm afternoon, the family gathered for pre-wedding drinks on the terrace of the beach club awaiting the arrival of Gemma and the bridal party, and watched the sun glistening across the calm sea. Gemma arrived in chauffeured driven silver BMW series 5 accompanied by her bridesmaid and flower girl and was met at the entrance of the beach club by Hayley from GC Weddings and the Revd Paul. Gemma looked stunning in her white lightweight dress with diamonds sewn into the straps of the dress and carried a bouquet of calla lilies.
and David Hopkins’s special day arrived in a blaze of sunshine. The guests arrived at Cordial Mogan Playa and took their seats on the new wedding terrace overlooking the streams and waterfalls of the hotel. Sam arrived in a silver Limo accompanied by her parents and two page boys and were met in
After 18 Months of meticulous planning, the wedding of Jennifer and Shane brought a day of romance, tears of joy and laughter as they gathered on the Mirador of Gloria Palace Amadores with their family and friends from Ireland for a ceremony conducted by Revd Paul following a civil ceremony at home. 
Celebrating Ten Years of commitment to each other was marked by a special ceremony in the grounds of Gran Costa Meloneras. The couple had travelled from Holland for the ceremony conducted by Revd Paul, which was filled with love and romance. The couple were joined by one of their daughters for the ceremony, which was held within the extensive grounds of the hotel. Following the ceremony photographs were taken in the grounds of the hotel and then the couple and their family celebrated the occasion with Champagne served in the hotel
When it comes to celebrating 30 years of marriage, there is one way of ensuring that the occasion is a surprise! David arranged something very special and unique to surprise Marion to mark the occasion, the day before their daughter’s wedding. The family had gathered for the rehearsal in the grounds of the hotel and when it came to the exchange of vows, David made a personal and moving commitment to Marion to celebrate their anniversary, before placing an eternity ring on her finger as the rest of the family looked on. The ceremony was devised by Revd Paul and the family as one of the best kept secrets and was delivered to perfection. Afterwards everyone had a celebratory drink in the hotel and the hotel presented the couple with a Spa Therapy session as a small token of their 30th Wedding Anniversary
On a very hot and sunny afternoon, John and Sandra were joined by Family and friends for a blessing of their love for each other on the heart shaped Island at Anfi Del Mar. The ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul.
On the 8th August 2008 Sharon and Owen made their lifelong commitment to each other in a wedding ceremony at Anfi del Mar. One year later, they returned to renew their vows at the same place and time in a ceremony that mirrored the words used a year ago at the same time in the same place. The Ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul and following this the couple enjoyed Champagne overlooking the beach before a meal in a local restaurant,
Fergie and Ann travelled from County Tipperary in Ireland to Gran Canaria to celebrate their wedding at Gloria Palace Amadores. The main emphasis for their day was on love and commitment and the ceremony that took place on the Mirador Terrace overlooking Tenerife.
Sunset was the perfect timing for the wedding of Lee and Wendy from Birmingham who celebrated their marriage after being together for 18 years. The ceremony took place adjoining Amadores Beach at sunset and was conducted by Revd Paul and was full of Romance. Following the ceremony, photographs were taken on the beach before the couple enjoyed a quiet meal at Amadores Beach Club with their memories for a fantastic evening as they had wanted.
On a hot May afternoon Paul and Sandie along with their family sailed from Anfi Del Mar aboard the Spirit of the Sea along the scenic coastline to Puerto Mogan as they started their journey towards their wedding. On arrival at Puerto Mogan the guests were transported to Cordial Mogan Playa, whilst the couple spent 40 minutes with the photographer in the scenic port having their photographs taken.
Martin and Karen Goode from Kidderminster, UK came to Gran Canaria with 25 members of their family to celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary.
exchange of Vows, they signed a special renewal of vows certificate as their second choice of music was played – All I ask of you from the Phantom of the Opera.
Ian and Lorraine came to Gran Canaria from Liverpool,UK to Gran Canaria to renew there wedding vows on their 10th Anniversary. Following the pre-organisation with GC Weddings the couple spent a week on the island enjoying the outstanding weather. On their anniversary they arived at the hotel with Lorraine dressed in an off the shoulder Ivory dress with gold pattern and Ian in a light coloured suit for there ceremony in front of the waterfall at Gloria Palace Amadores. The ceremony was written especially for the occasion and personalised for Ian and Lorraine, including the dedication of new rings and the renewal of vows conducted by one of the celebrants from St Sebastians Church. Throughout the ceremony photographs were taken. Following the ceremony and a glass or two of champagne, the couple spent over an hour with the photographer creating some stunning memories of their special and unique day of renewal and recommitment. Following the photographs Ian and Lorraine enjoyed a romantic candlelit dinner at Amadores Beach Club on Amadores Beach as the sun started to set over a truly romantic and memorable day.
Andrew from America and Oliver from Gran Canaria had there ceremony in Telde, Gran Canaria supported by their family and friends, and Andrew's father had flown from America for the wedding. Following the ceremony they gathered at Amadores Beach for photographs with the picturesque backdrop of the sand and sea before moving to the gardens of Gloria Palace Amadores for more photographs infront of the waterfall and gardens.
The Wedding of Anglela and Stephen from Ireland took place at Gloria Palace Amadores on the Mirador Terrace of the hotel with its amazing views across the sea towards Tenerife. The guests gathered on the terrace in anticipation of the brides arrivale, who was later than anticipated but looked stunning in her dress and attended by her flower girl and bridesmaid. The ceremony was conducted by the Revd Paul Gibson, and was very open and vibrant and much appreciated by all of the guests from Ireland and they were very much part of the ceremony. Following the ceremony, there were photographs by our resident photographer, Mr Mos and then a further session with the couple only in the gardens of the hotel before the guests assembled in the Salon Banquette for the reception. The arrival of the couple down the red carpet was greeted with applause and cheers. The wedding breakfast was an amazing buffet-which was plentiful with guests serving themselves and this was followed by the cutting of the six tier wedding cake. The children were then entertained for an hour whilst the adults relaxed. The evening entertainment started with Ollie and Kev and continued with DJ Sarah as everyone partied into the night in true irish style.
The wedding of Jo and Michael took place in the beautiful gardens of Gloria Palace Amadores at 1pm with the romance of the occasion encaspulated in the especially written words for the ceremony written and conducted by the Revd Paul Gibson. The family had gathered in front of the waterfall for the arrival of the bride in a beautiful off the shoulder dress in ivory with a matching bouquet of red roses. She was accompanied by her bridesmaid who was dressed in mint green with a bouquet of yellow and white flowers. The ceremony was beautiful and the need for tissues was apparent as the love and joy of the occasion. Their children also took an active role in the ceremony carrying the rings for the exchange of the rings. Following the ceremony, the couple and their family enjoyed over an hour of photogrpahy with our resident photographer- Mr Mos. They then enjoyed champagne and canapes on the restuarant terrace before sitting down to a three course meal overlooking the sea. In the evening they enjoyed the entertainment in the Bar Salon to round off their amazing and special day.
The rain wasnt going to stop this wedding being very special and unique for Barbara and Jonathan from Ireland after 16months of planning with Gran Canaria Weddings. In the words of the song, Don't rain on my parade, this wedding was always going to a special way to end the year in style. The ceremony was held in the Gran Canaria Conference Suite of the hotel attended by over 50 guests from Ireland, which was a mass of candles to add to the romance of the occasion. The open and vibrant romantic ceremony was written especially by the Revd Paul Gibson and despite a slight delay in starting the ceremony, every aspect of the day went to plan. Following an outstanding and memorable ceremony. Mr Mos, our resident photographer took over 200 photos 
around the hotel with the couple and their family and friends, making the most of the oustanding surroundings inside the hotel. Champagne Cocktails were then served in the foyer of the Salon Banquette, before the couple and their guests sat down for dinner. Revd Paul said Grace before a delicious menu of sizzling garlic prawns followed by steak in Red wine sauce accompanied by free drinks throughout the meal. The wedding cake was a massive 5 tiers tall and consisted of two tiers of strawberry cake, two tiers of chocolate cake and a tier of vanilla- which was made by the hotel and was enjoyed by everyone present.
Following the speeches and a brief break, the couple and their guests enjoyed a magical stage performance by The Tramps who are extremely popular with Irish Clients and within minutes they had everyone of all ages on the dance floor to start the party off in true style-and everyone was dancing and singing away to the songs etc. The evening continued with 4 hours of disco with DJ Sarah -who created the right party atmosphere to bring a very special and memorable day to a close. Both Barbara and Jonathan heaped massive praise on Paul from GC weddings for creating a stunning day and for all his hard work in ensuring that the day was memorable in everyway and also to thank his wedding team of Mark, Louise and Sarah and of course everyone at Gloria Palace Amadores.
Congratulations to Claire and Mo who were married on the Terrace of Gloria Palace Amadores. It was a perfect wedding for a couple very much in love with each other. The ceremony was conducted by Revd Paul Gibson. Claire looked stunning in an off the should white dress with a train as she was accompanied down the red-carpeted aisle by her parents for the ceremony. Claire comes from a musical family and the service included music such as, The Rose, From This Moment, Sacrifice, Somewhere over the rainbow and Everything I do for you ,all of which was sung live by Stacey Mae. The romance of the occasion and the specially written ceremony created a perfect start to a happy and memorable day. Following the ceremony, the couple and their family and friends had their photographs taken in the gardens of the hotel infront of the waterfall before a group photograph taken on the terrace. They then enjoyed a champagne and Canape reception in the Salon Banquette. 
accompanied by unlimited wine and beer throughout. They ate,- Vegetable Soup followed by Avacado and King Prawns. There was then a choice of Steak with peppercorn sauce or fish and the splendid wedding cake rounded off an outstanding meal that was appreciated by everyone present.![Terraza_chill_out[1]](http://celebrationsgc.com/images/Terraza_chill_out[1].jpg?840){kind=small}
Mandy and Colm renewed their marriage vows they originally made 1success years ago, in a ceremony conducted by Revd Paul Gibson on the Chill Out Terrace of Gloria Palace San Agustin. The ceremony was witnessed by their 3 sons and concluded with Champagne and Canapes served by the hotel to round off their quiet ceremony. 
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