A Pretty Destination Wedding in Punta Cana

Wedding date: November 7, 2011

Wedding theme: Carried away, coral

Guests: 25

Budget: $10,000

Best moment: “My daughter was the flower girl and while walking down the aisle she stopped abruptly at the first row of seated guests, and turned her basket upside down, completely dumping all of the flower petals onto the floor,” says Amanda. “It was such a cute and precious moment, everyone had a good laugh.”

Favourite detail: “My favourite wedding detail was when my father-in-law, who is relatively conservative, was dancing the night away to ‘Staying Alive’,” explains Amanda.

Wedding song: “I’m Ready” by Alicia Keys. “After being engaged for six years we were continuing to postpone our wedding after baby number 1, 2, and 3 had arrived. But when the time came we were just ready so this was the perfect time and song choice. I’m thrilled Mark and I got to celebrate our love with our three beautiful girls to bear witness to our commitment to one another and them,” says Amanda.

Honeymoon: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic