For years, destination celebrations largely meant one thing: Weddings. But travelers are increasingly finding reasons to gather that have nothing to do with walking down the aisle. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, vow renewals, bachelor and bachelorette parties…
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You may have noticed that some luxury weddings are getting smaller in scale. But they're also becoming more immersive, more personalized and more deeply connected to a sense of place. That's one reason boutique hotels continue to resonate with couples planning destination weddings. Rather than…
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At Silverado Resort in Napa, Calif., bartenders craft a special house “Arbor Martini” that’s zero-proof. The base of the drink is Silverado Citrus, a cross-pollinated hybrid of blood orange and grapefruit that grows on the resort’s grounds. The fruit is picked, juiced and clarified to remove the…
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Wedding planners know the challenge all too well: Creating a destination celebration that feels seamless for guests traveling into town while still capturing the spirit of the place. In St. Pete Beach, Florida—a destination that regularly graces “best beach” lists—TradeWinds Resort nails that…
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When you hear “destination wedding,” your mind probably wanders to postcard-perfect beaches in Mexico or exchanging vows with views of vine-striped Tuscan hills rolling in the background. While destination weddings continue to be wildly popular, not every couple is going the traditional route. Some…
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On New Year’s Eve, guests at an elegant wedding in Westchester County, N.Y., bundled in blankets and gathered near heating lamps, turning their attention to the night sky above the Hudson River. For the next 15 minutes, 300 synchronized drones danced above, telling the newlywed’s love story through…
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Wedding cakes are a long-standing wedding tradition. In fact, historians think they date all the way back to ancient Rome when it was a ritual for a groom to smash a barley cake over his bride’s head. But for wedding couples who are looking to personalize their receptions and want to opt for more…
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A couple’s wedding day is, of course, the big day. But in recent years, a fast-growing trend has emerged: brides and grooms gather up their family members, close friends and the wedding party ahead of the wedding day for a curated series of memorable events and meals that go beyond the traditional…
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European weddings are en vogue. The destination wedding market in Europe is a multi-million industry that’s projected for a five-fold increase in the next decade, according to a report from Future Market Insights. It’s no wonder so many wedding planner clients have their sights set on European…
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It’s no wonder so many couples choose beach destinations to exchange their wedding vows: Coastlines provide a picturesque backdrop and the lull of waves…
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