Island Weddings

island weddings are romantic, magical and uniquely personal. While most people think of tropical destinations for island weddings, the Northeast has some wonderful islands perfect for a fairytale day. Great Resort Weddings has some of the most desirable island wedding destinations, including The Sagamore, an exclusive private island retreat in upstate New York, Harborside Hotel and Marina on Bar Harbor, Maine, and the Sunset Key Guest Cottages, a Westin Resort, on gorgeous Sunset Key, a secluded 27-acre Florida island.

island weddings at The Sagamore celebrate wonderful beginnings at a one-of-a-kind destination on picturesque Lake George. At The Sagamore, your magical island wedding can be staged just about anywhere you wish, with a wonderful collection of ceremony and reception sites that include lakeside, indoor and outdoor celebration locations.

At Harborside Hotel and Marina, the private oceanfront Bar Harbor Club is one of coastal New England’s finest locations for island weddings. The Bar Harbor Club, once the summer retreat of our rich and famous visitors, features two luxurious ballrooms, first-class cuisine, and deluxe accommodations.

Sunset Key Guest Cottages are perfect for intimate island weddings. To maintain Sunset Key's exclusivity and privacy, there is a 25-person maximum for island weddings and a minimum three-night stay. The resort’s specially designed island wedding packages include transportation for your guests to and from the island, which is accessible only by private ferry.

For other island wedding destinations, consider Sunset Key Guest Cottages’ sister property, The Westin Key West Resort & Marina, and Lido Beach Resort on Lido Key and Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort, both on barrier islands off Sarasota. These exceptional properties warmly welcome destinationisland weddings of any size, to create truly storybook memories on your very special day.

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Honeymoon Destinations

After you say “I Do,” escape to the honeymoon destination of your dreams.
Great Resort Weddings offers a premier collection of more than a dozen honeymoon destinations in some of the most desirable locales throughout the United States and the Caribbean. What’s your idea of the fantasy honeymoon destination? Is it a tropical beachfront resort, a splendid New England seaside estate, a quintessential Caribbean oasis, or a private island in upstate New York? Great Resort Weddings has luxury resorts in all these honeymoon destinations—just choose the one that suits your personal style.

With so many honeymoon destinations from which to choose, how do you even begin? Start with research. You should start exploring honeymoon destinations and planning for the big trip about six to eight months before the wedding. Consider what you want from your honeymoon destination—a secluded beach, within walking distance of nightlife, or a true getaway from it all. Another factor in selecting honeymoon destinations is the season—will you be there during peak season or during the off-season? Prices for honeymoon destinations—including airfare and hotel—will be higher during peak season.

Whatever honeymoon destination you decide upon, be sure to ask the resort about special honeymoon packages. From chilled champagne and fresh strawberries to a complimentary beach cabana, honeymoon packages add value and help stretch your budget. All of Great Resort Wedding’s honeymoon destinations are designed to inspire lifelong memories. It’s the most important vacation of your new lives together, so make it something special!

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Florida Destination Weddings

Whether you crave the fun and funky Florida Keys or the casual elegance of the Palm Beaches, or anything else in between, Great Resort Weddings has nine fabulous Florida destination wedding locations from which to choose. These premier destinations offer the best of the Sunshine State—pristine beaches, breathtaking sunsets and spectacular venues for Florida destination weddings of every size.

For Florida destination weddings in the Florida Keys, Great Resort Weddings has several properties, including the Westin Key West Resort & Marina and Sunset Key Cottages, a Westin Resort, and Key Largo Marriott in Key Largo, just a 90-minute drive from Miami. Along the Gold Coast, select from Florida destination weddings in Hollywood at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, in Delray at the Delray Beach Marriott, in Highland Beach at the Highland Beach Marriott, just minutes from Boca and Delray, and in the Palm Beaches at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa. For Florida destination weddings on the beautiful Gulf Coast, there are two properties near Sarasota: Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort and Lido Beach Resort.

For couples considering destination weddings, they often how disappointed some family are that the wedding will be away from home. Not so with Florida destination weddings! Florida destination weddings are terrific for those who want to gather family and friends for the big day. Affordable flights, a plethora of nearby attractions, and, of course, those incredible beaches, mean that Florida destination weddings often turn into extended vacations for your guests—and they couldn’t be happier.

Great Resort Weddings specializes in Florida destination weddings. Each one of its resorts has been the venue for hundreds of gorgeous weddings. An onsite personal wedding consultant ensures that every detail of your Florida destination wedding will be planned to perfection. From tropical to romantic, and from island to city, all of our beachfront locations offer you Florida destination wedding packages arranged with love.

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Exotic Honeymoon Destinations

What’s your idea of an exotic honeymoon destination? Is it a sun-drenched Florida resort, an exclusive private island retreat in upstate New York, a New England getaway, or a secluded Caribbean beach experience? Great Resort Weddings offers more than a dozen exotic honeymoon destinations—and one will be perfect for you.

For exotic honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean, consider Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix. Surrounded by lush, green mountains and the clear blue Caribbean ocean, Carambola is the quintessential Caribbean honeymoon beach experience. But exotic honeymoon destinations don’t always mean leaving the mainland. Sunset Key Guest Cottages, a Westin Resort is located on gorgeous Sunset Key, a secluded 27-acre Florida island. At this exotic honeymoon destination, honeymooners stay in luxurious beach cottages nestled against a white sand beach. Other Florida exotic honeymoon destinations include the Delray Beach Marriott, midway between the excitement of Ft. Lauderdale and the glamour of Palm Beach. Luxurious accommodations, an indulgent spa, and of course, the incomparable beauty of nearly two miles of sandy beaches make this exotic honeymoon destination the perfect romantic retreat. For those honeymooners who already live in warm weather climates, the charm of New England’s historic seaside hotels, like New Hampshire’s Wentworth by the Sea, can be an exotic honeymoon destination as well!

If you crave the active life, many of Great Resort Wedding’s exotic honeymoon destinations offer a combination of romance and adventure, with fabulous opportunities for snorkeling, scuba and other watersports. From romantic fine dining to indulgent couples massages to championship golf, newlyweds will discover wonderful ways to create honeymoon memories at these exotic honeymoon destinations. Choose your spectacular setting to start your new life together at one of our exotic honeymoon destinations!

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Destination Wedding Locations

You don’t have to go to Europe or the Carribbean for fabulous destination wedding locations. From picturesque New England seaside villages to the fun and funky Florida Keys, Great Resort Weddings has more than a dozen destination wedding locations from which to choose. Whether you’ve envisioned your fairytale wedding at a grand estate or on the beach with the sand between your toes, there’s a destination wedding location that is everything you’ve imagined.

For couples who dream of tying the knot at a historic resort, consider our destination wedding locations at The Sagamore on a private island in upstate New York or Wentworth by the Sea in coastal New Hampshire. If your ideal destination wedding locations include sun, surf and a ceremony on a sugar sand beach, then one of our Florida resorts is sure to fit the bill. Two standout destination wedding locations for Florida beach weddings include The Jupiter Island Resort & Spa offers the largest stretch of private beach in Palm Beach County and the Lido Beach Resort features a prime beachfront on Sarasota’s exclusive Lido Key. Blending small town charm with unparalleled natural settings, our trio of scenic Maine destination wedding locations includes the Harborside Hotel in Bar Harbor and the adjacent, private Bar Harbor Club, the Samoset Resort on beautiful Penobscot Bay and the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks.

What makes our destination wedding locations so desirable is the personalized attention you receive. On-site wedding coordinators and friendly, service-oriented staff will help you create your picture perfect day. It’s your dream. Let us make it come true. Just select one of our premier destination wedding locations, and we’ll take care of the rest. Your beautiful destination wedding location can also be your romantic honeymoon destination. From intimate dining to indulgent spa services, our destination wedding locations offer everything you need to create blissful honeymoon memories.

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Beach Wedding Destinations

If your dream wedding includes the sand between your toes and the ocean waves softly lapping in the distance, Great Resort Weddings has a wonderful collection of beach wedding destinations. With an endless coastline, the Sunshine State has wonderful beach wedding destinations in magical settings. Choose from nine fabulous Florida beachfront resorts and hotels that include choice locations in the Florida Keys, Florida’s Gold Coast and the Gulf Coast. Our beach wedding destinations are all on the mainland, just a short flight away—so no passport and no worries, making the trip easy and affordable for your guests.

For beach destination weddings in the Florida Keys, Great Resort Wedding’s has several properties, including the Westin Key West Resort & Marina and Sunset Key Cottages, a Westin Resort, both in Key West and Key Largo Marriott in Key Largo, just a 90-minute drive from Miami. Along Florida’s Gold Coast, select from beach destination weddings in Hollywood at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, in Delray at the Delray Beach Marriott, in Highland Beach at the Highland Beach Marriott, just minutes from Boca and Delray, and in the Palm Beaches at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa. On Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, there are two properties near Sarasota perfect for beach destination weddings: Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort and Lido Beach Resort.

These beach wedding destinations offer soft sand beaches, breathtaking sunsets and azure waters for your backdrop. The beauty of the beach wedding destinations of Great Resort Weddings is that you can have a beach wedding, and not have to worry about locations for the rehearsal dinner or the wedding reception. You can have a truly carefree wedding, knowing that all the details are taken care of. beach destination weddings can be fun and funky, laid back and informal or elegant affairs—the choice is yours. From small, intimate ceremonies to lavish sophisticated receptions, these beach wedding destinations are perfect for your special day. With beach wedding destinations, there are so many creative possibilities to make the day memorable—from starfish centerpieces to beach towels and monogrammed canvas bags for wedding favors.

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All Inclusive Destination Weddings

Imagine everything you want in a wedding. Now imagine it’s all included. All inclusive destination weddings are carefree and wonderful for the couple and their guests. Best of all, our All inclusive destination weddings give you the perfect balance of luxurious services and great value. From breathtaking New England seascapes to Florida beaches, Great Resort Weddings offers All inclusive destination weddings at some of America’s most scenic, romantic spots. Whether you’ve wished for a sunset beach wedding or a grand ballroom affair, Great Resort Weddings has All inclusive destination weddings to fulfill every wedding dream.

All inclusive destination weddings offer wedding experiences that are luxury filled and all encompassing. Choose from our collection of customized wedding packages to suit every taste and budget. From the flowers to the photographer, cake to reception, with All inclusive destination weddings all you need to bring is the dress and the rings!

For the ultimate stress-free wedding, All inclusive destination weddings are the way to go. You and your guests can stay, eat, play and visit all in a single location, without worries of transportation or additional costs. With All inclusive destination weddings, you also save money because you’re already in the destination where you plan to spend your honeymoon! All inclusive destination weddings also make for easier planning—arranging for everything from the officiant to the flowers to the wedding cake to the menu—your Great Resort Weddings consultant will take care of it all. With All inclusive destination weddings, you’re almost a guest at your own wedding!

All inclusive destination weddings are easy, memorable and money saving. Just pick your paradise and let Great Resort Weddings do the rest.

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Affordable Destination Weddings

If you think destination weddings are expensive, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Destination weddings don’t need to break the bank. With Great Resort Wedding’s collection of hotels and resorts from the Florida Keys to the coast of Maine, there’s an affordable destination wedding in your future. It also might surprise you that destination weddings on average, cost less than an average wedding. What makes Affordable destination weddings, well, affordable, is the numbers. The couple tends to invite fewer guests, which brings down the overall cost. Affordable destination weddings also typically cost less per person. Do remember to keep your wedding affordable for guests as well—give them plenty of notice so they can plan for time away and take advantage of the best deals on airfare.

Affordable destination weddings just take a little thoughtful planning. Consider weddings in the “off season” of your destination of choice, or choose a destination that’s a short drive or plane ride away from home. Choose anaffordable destination wedding from eight fabulous locations throughout Florida, or select from one of our picturesque resorts in New Hampshire, New York and Maine. Beautiful destination weddings can also be Affordable destination weddings—all of our resorts have breathtaking views and premier venues. Great Resort Weddings also offers an array of wedding packages to make the dream of Affordable destination weddings a reality!

Plan the wedding you’ve always imagined unfold before your eyes. Creating Affordable destination weddings is our specialty—we can work with any budget. From the guestrooms to the centerpieces, we’ll help you create an affordable destination wedding that is uniquely your own. Affordable destination weddings may be as simple or elaborate as you wish, and Great Resort Weddings’ professional and friendly staff can help add special touches that add extra-special meaning to the day—anything and everything from creating a signature cocktail to a commemorative program. For Affordable destination weddings, Great Resort Weddings is your best resource for finding fabulous destinations, all inclusive specials and sensational wedding packages.

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