Congrats—you are engaged! Now put down that third glass of champagne and pick up the telephone and call your financial adviser. Once you have set the budget – but the cost always increases – and headcount (of course, this will increase as well), and now you have to find a venue which perfectly suits those figures. Luckily, there’s always something for you – regardless of what type of bride you are. Whether you’re a hedonist, a party animal, or a quiet nature lover, your perfect wedding spot awaits.
La Amada Hotel Weddings
The La Amada Hotel is a truly beautiful 5 star destination wedding hotel situated in breathtaking Playa Mujeres, Mexico. Unbelievably romantic coastline, eye-catching villas, lush gardens and unique water sculptures create the Caribbean surroundings for a dreamlike beach wedding.
A wide selection of venues is available regardless of whether you’re desire a small private wedding or a 300 people party. You can reserve a two-mile stretch of the Playa Mujeres Beach too – it’s just great for a small intimate beach ceremony or you can have your wedding in the Villa BALAM-HA, the hotel’s luxurious beachfront villa and private swimming pool.
San Ysidro Ranch Wedding
Situated in the foothills of Montecito this amazing hideaway is one of the best 5 hotels in the world (according to the Travel + Leisure Magazine). The exceptional San Ysidro Ranch has around forty brilliantly decorated intimate suites & cottages which have private outdoor patios with and rain showers & hot tubs, antique furnishings, handmade stone fireplaces and even heated bathroom floors.
With a backdrop of the stunning Santa Ynez Mountains, five hundred acres of out-of-this world gardens, and flowing creeks, it is definitely not a surprise why this place is among the very best places for a perfect beginning. It is a favorite among politicians and Hollywood celebs.
Fairmont Pacific Rim Wedding
The Fairmont Pacific Rim, situated in one of the best cities on the Earth, offers a breathtaking view of the North Shore Mountains & Coal Harbor. This high-end wedding spot has 3 beautiful ballrooms that can fit up to three hundred guests. The Star Sapphire Ballroom spans three-thousand sq ft and has separate area for dancing & cocktails, floor-to-ceiling windows with great views of the harbor, and ivory leather & walnut wood paneled walls.
Right after your romantic wedding, you can retreat to one of the most amazing suites – the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Chairman’s Suite. On the top floor, this two thousand sq ft suite can accommodate up to sixty people and has a great landscaped private outdoor terrace, featuring a fireplace, reflecting pond and cabana.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Wedding
The majestic wine country is a cool place to have the wedding of your dreams. With plenty of enchanting inns, wineries and sprawling vineyards, this place is dreamlike. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is a wonderful, one-of-a-kind hotel with a charming, revitalizing ambiance in the very heart of Sonoma Valley.
The grounds are truly beautiful – romantic, old-villa-style homes stretch across the untouched landscape. With a lot of venues for weddings, high-end rooms for your friends and family members (let us not forget the award-winning wine list), it’s an out-of-this-world high-end wedding destination.
Auberge du Soleil Wedding
The Auberge du Soleil hotel, taking a cue from the olive-tree-studded landscape, cultivates a Mediterranean look.
Private terraces and grand bathrooms are examples of what awaits the happy couple. Their restaurant serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu which relies mostly on local produce and has a large wine list.
I’ll go for the Mexican style resort. It is those ocean vistas that really do it for me . . .