The Ultimate Wedding Retreats

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Whether the wedding day vision is blankets of snow and twinkling lights, or white sand beaches and warm rays of sunshine – a winter month wedding definitely has its perks. For top notch service, unbeatable cuisine (and did we mention killer views?) – check out these four AAA Four Diamond-rated resorts for the ultimate winter destinations to tie the knot.

For bridal visions complete with roaring fireplaces and furs:

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  • Tucked away in the High Peaks of Lake Placid lies Whiteface Lodge. The all-suite resort, with its rustic ambiance, cast-iron fireplaces, and one-of-a-kind timber design, is a theme unto itself. Indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception venues (including a private ice-skating rink) boast floor-to-ceiling windows and views of snow covered peaks. Specially crafted Bourbon Barrels and Adirondack S’mores Bars add unique touches to the Lodge’s grand event spaces, including two spacious, hand-crafted lean-tos that provide an inviting, sheltered spot to gather for cigars, cocktails and hors d-oeuvres.
  • Perched on the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands Region, 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel– with its sweeping river views and gorgeous fireplaces (cue light snowfall in the background,) make this winter wedding destination picture perfect. Glistening sculptures and full bars made completely of ice, and out-of-the-box post-wedding activities from snowmobiling to tours of nearby Boldt and Singer Castles, make for a unique celebration in one of America’s best small towns.

For wedding visions bathed in sunshine and white sand beaches:

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  • Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa invites couples to escape winter’s chill to bask in the elegance of a sophisticated beach-inspired wedding, with sweeping ocean views, warm breezes, and white sand beneath the toes on its own private beach. With only one wedding hosted on a given day, each party benefits from the undivided attention of the resort’s staff and certified wedding planners. Lavish toes-in-the-sand beach ceremonies, sunset vows overlooking the water from the Ocean Terrace Gazebo, or dinner on the Veranda surrounded by flowing fountains and a tropical landscape are merely a few of the settings to tie the knot at this all-suite resort. Award winning cuisine from 3800 Ocean, followed by pre or post-nuptial pampering at SiSpa rounds out the big day.
  • Set on the oceanfront in Pompano Beach, one of America’s “destinations on the rise,”and a recipient of WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Award for 2016, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa is a boutique-style resort that caters to the simple pleasures of Florida beach living. From ceremonies on the sand to elegant ballroom receptions, Marriott Pompano Beach offers an idyllic setting for an oceanfront soiree. The Aruba Room, with its step-out terrace, is ideal for more intimate celebrations, while the Ocean Terrace is a spectacular setting for sunset cocktails. The resort’s on-site certified wedding Planners take care of every detail, guiding couples through customized menu options, décor trends and arranging pre-ceremony pampering at SiSpa.