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Stunning Hotels for the Perfect Celebration
Omni La Mansion del Rio San Antonio, Texas
For a romantic getaway or an unforgettable event, Omni La Mansion del Rio offers a seamless blend of upscale elegance and natural beauty, nestled along the scenic San Antonio River Walk. Featuring Spanish Colonial architecture, lush courtyards, and stunning river views, this historic hotel provides a timeless backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Expert planners, customizable catering, and a range of sophisticated indoor and outdoor venues ensure that every detail is perfectly tailored to your vision. The hotel's 338 luxurious guest rooms and suites embody romance and history, combining Old World charm with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy views of either the tranquil courtyard, adorned with fountains, or the captivating River Walk. For a truly exceptional experience, the exclusive 1,900-square-foot Presidential Suite offers two balconies with sweeping views of the River Walk and city skyline. With an elegant dining room, spacious living area, and a spa-like master bathroom featuring a dry sauna and soaking tub, this suite is the ultimate retreat. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to Mokara Spa, making it the perfect place for a romantic escape.
This Floridian resort is the epitome of coastal elegance and is the perfect place for laid-back beachy nuptials and big banquet-style events alike. When you check in, you’re greeted with a complimentary welcome glass of champagne, setting the stage for celebration. This Forbes Five-Star resort is no stranger to opulence and has everything you need for an unforgettable event, from fireworks over the ocean to gala-worthy spaces and glittering Austrian crystal chandeliers. Three ballrooms make the perfect venues for impressing large numbers of guests, while outdoor venues like the intimate Spa Garden are ideal for smaller events. With even more spaces suited for everything from welcome dinners to afterparties, an award-winning spa for pre-wedding pampering, to-die-for dining, and a dedicated team of specialists to help plan, the only thing this resort doesn’t have is the dress.
A family-owned, Michelin-key-winning hotel in Lake Placid, Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa is a serene escape in upstate New York. The rooms are classic, offering a polished version of rustic lodge-style decor, and most feature absolutely stunning views of the natural beauty that surrounds the property. The Inn is ideal for intimate elopements and micro-weddings for groups of up to 20 people, with blocks of the hotel available for wedding guests. The dining is excellent, with two distinct venues providing different epicurean experiences: The View focuses on fine dining, while The Cottage is a family-friendly space perfect for a casual meal. Both focus heavily on fresh ingredients, giving special consideration to local and seasonal items, and are perfect for hosting rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, and farewell brunches. When it comes to lakeside retreats, this one takes the cake. Say “I do” to an unforgettable getaway with the Adirondack Elopement Package, featuring a ceremony, spa services, and fine dining.
This Michelin-recognized boutique hotel, nestled between the lush jungle and white sand beaches of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is every inch the romantic getaway of your dreams. Originally built as the home of an Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia is now a 47-suite, four-villa property tucked far away from the tourist bustle in pristine Xpu-Ha. Whether you’re planning a private event or simply looking to take a long weekend away, this hotel rises to every occasion. The Esencia Mansion offers three pools, sweeping terraces, and 10,000 square feet of space for any sort of celebration, while luxurious accommodations are ideal for relaxation, with some featuring private plunge pools, rooftop terraces, and fitness areas complete with outdoor showers. Relax and reconnect with a treatment at the onsite spa, heralded as Mexico’s Best Spa by Forbes Travel Guide, spend a day on the private beach, or enjoy an intimate dinner for two as the sun sets.
With an idyllic setting steps from the beach on the coast of Maine, Inn by the Sea is quintessential coastal luxury and just the place for a relaxing weekend away. Accommodations are spacious, with single-bedroom beach suites that offer residential comforts like living spaces, porches or balconies, and fully equipped kitchens. Luxurious touches like gas fireplaces and spacious dual-vanity bathrooms complete with soaking tubs make these suites ideal for a romantic getaway, whether you’re cozying up around the fire or watching the sunset from the porch. A private boardwalk makes it easy to take a morning stroll along the pristine stretch of beach, the onsite spa beckons you in for a couples massage, and outdoor cabanas around the pool are perfect for relaxing in the shade. End your day at Sea Glass, where local, sustainable ingredients take center stage, and indoor/outdoor ocean-view dining provides an incredible setting for a special occasion or celebratory dinner.
