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OCEANFRONT WEDDING OR HONEYMOON
CHATHAM, Massachusetts ... The Chatham Bars Inn is a resort, located on twenty-five acres overlooking Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Couples can hold a seaside ceremony on the resort’s private beach, on the resort’s  landscaped grounds, or in the Boat House. There are five reception options under the directon of executive chef, Anthony Cole, that range from the casually elegant Beachfront Grille to the graceful Main Dining Room with floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the Atlantic.
  As a honeymoon destination accommodations include adult-only Spa Suites which each feature a sauna, bath butler, steam shower, hydrotherapy tub, fireplace and in-room Spa Treatments. The resort also has oceanfront cottages with fireplaces, Cape Cod style furnishings and ocean views.
  With the addition of a Viking sport fishing boat, Chatham Bars Inn has a fleet of five vessels, and a private pier on its property. The new Star Fish is a fifty-two foot, Viking Sport Fishing Yacht, and the largest and most powerful vessel in the fleet. The $1.7 million boat combines the finest in luxury accommodations with the most innovative digital technology in the sport fishing industry. The stately interior has two elegant staterooms, a complete home theater system in the salon, a fully equipped galley for entertaining, and a 145 square foot cockpit.
  Beginning this summer, Chatham Bars Inn will also make its entire fleet available for chartered trips to special events on the Cape and beyond including the July 4th Esplanade celebration in Boston, watching the Figawi, and sailing to Nantucket for the annual Nantucket Wine Festival.
  The historic Chatham Bars Inn has welcomed guests since 1914. Located in the Cape Cod village of Chatham, it is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. For information call 508.945.6775 or visit www.chathambarsinn.com.
  For marriage license information visit
www.town.chatham.ma.us/PublicDocuments/
ChathamMA_Clerk/marriageinformation.
PLANNING A BEACH WEDDING

The traditional beach wedding photograph: Carrying your bride into the water.

Anthony Verombeck
WHGROOM Editor
It’s usually the groom’s responsibility to choose and plan the honeymoon. This way, you get a chance to do both – help plan your beach wedding and honeymoon all in the same place! You won’t need to travel between your wedding site and honeymoon destination. Once you’re married, you’re already there!
  Beach weddings usually take place in the Caribbean, Hawaii, southern or anywhere there is sand and surf. sits in the centre of the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, and there are plenty of lakes in between.
  Beach weddings are less expensive than the average hometown wedding and are a great way to avoid family problems caused by personality conflicts, divorces, and cultural, ethnic or religious differences. They also solve the problem of feeling obligated to invite everyone from the workplace, church or school. 
  When choosing the site for your beach wedding, consider whether the destination offers an all-inclusive package and has the services of an experienced, well-qualified wedding coordinator. Some packages include some of the wedding items for free when you book the wedding/honeymoon package.
  And to make sure everything goes smoothly, check out the marriage license requirements before you choose a destination.
  Once you have decided upon a beach wedding, you should start to plan a wardrobe that is easy to travel with. And of course, don’t forget to start grooming your feet, as you’ll be taking off your shoes and socks, walking in the sand, and probably carrying your bride in the water for pictures. It’s usually part of the ritual.
Photo: Gina Greschner, Couples Negril Resort, Jamaica.
1920s private club available for beach weddings 
MIAMI BEACH, Florida ... The Bath Club, founded in 1926, with its time-honored traditions is becoming a sought-after destination for private parties and beachfront weddings. Designed by famed 1920s architect John Volk, it is also the only Miami Beach location that holds an ongoing permit to host semiprivate oceanfront affairs, making it a popular spot for beach nuptials on its white-powdered stretch of Miami Beach.    
The wedding consultant at the club will custom design menu packages starting at $150 per person, which includes the champagne toast, hors d’ oeuvres, appetizer, choice of two main courses, dessert, wedding cake, premium open bar for four-five hours, and red or white house wine poured throughout dinner.
  Also available for additional costs are floral decor, photography, club closure, ceremony set up, deluxe open bar, various stations for the cocktail hour, party boat, spa treatments for the entire wedding party, weight loss programs and stress relief programs for the bride.
The club's entrance is a sprawling open-air terrace with brick pavers, torches and seating clusters comfortably available to 150 guests. Their event rooms include the Grand Ballroom, that can accommodate up to 280 guests, the Historic Ballroom showcasing a restored ceiling and terrazzo dance floor for parties of 200, the Governor’s Loggia cocktail lounge, pictured top left and above, with original wrought-iron railings and light fixtures, that can accommodate up to 60 guests, Katrina’s Restaurant, winner of the Wine Spectator Grand Award, that has seating for 50 and offers a rooftop terrace for private parties, and the Wine Cellar that features a dramatic fireplace and the most private room within the Club for up to 30 guests.
  For club information call 305.867.5938, email at info@thebathclub.com or visit www.thebathclub.com. The Bath Club, 5937 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida.
  For marriage license information:  Miami Beach District Court,  225 Washington Avenue,  Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Telephone: (305) 275-1155, Business Hours: 9 am-4 pm www.miami-dadeclerk.com/mlsweb/Default.aspx. - SW
www.WeddingsHoneymoons.com | October 13, 2007
Leandi chose a red dress as the symbol of her crime ~ loving Arthur so much
Knysna, South Africa
The 9th day of May 2005 was the wedding of Arthur and Leandi van den Bergh. Everything was perfectly organized. Some people were crying, some laughing and throwing red petals as the bride walked down the red carpet on a beautiful, calm beach. Leandi’s dress and Arthur’s outfit are by Diaan Haute Couture for Jagadi. The gown is in shades of red with an asymmetric corset in raw silk and duchess satin with tulle-pleated detail and button detail at the back, scattered with Swarovski crystals and diamante in shades. The ballgown skirt is in layers of tulle with shaded detail corset at the back with button detail. Visit www.jagadi.com.
The Bride Wore PINK
HAWAII ... In early spring of 2005, Sylvia Wong fell in love. At designer Thien Le’s fashion show in Toronto, Wong felt as though her breath stopped and her heart nearly skipped a beat she fell in love with the Italian silk organza and champagne raw silk that made up the original Thien Le wedding dress she knew was made to be hers. 
  The dress had a strapless fitted corset bodice and a flared A-line ball gown skirt, with pink pearl buttons and ruffles gently cascading down the back all the way to its subtle train, making any bride feel and look like a true princess. To personalize the dress, Wong asked Le to change the common white wedding palette to a unique soft pink, and had the dress adorned with sparkling crystals.
  After a brief conversation with her future brother-in-law about visiting the islands of Hawaii, Wong began to fantasize about a dream wedding held in the tropical paradise.
Wong’s sister is a resident of Hawaii and and she was able to provide a helping hand in choosing rented homes for the bridal party to stay in. With a budget of US$2,000 a week, she also helped the bride to pick out a house with its own small waterfall. Wong viewed the house on www.kauaivacationparadise.com. After booking Dianne Reynolds, who has a reputation as the best photographer in Hawaii, Wong thought she was well on her way to planning her perfect wedding. 
  The original guest list of 15 people rose to 40. The rented house in Kauai would not be able to accommodate the rest of the guests so she booked a three- bedroom townhouse on www.summitpacificinc.com for them.
  When she first stepped foot on Hawaii, Wong couldn’t believe her eyes; Hawaii was even more beautiful than she had possibly imagined. She and her guests spent the next few days exploring the island and taking care of wedding details.  
  On the big day, Wong awoke to a beautiful view that was the backdrop for her breakfast. After a trip to the hair salon, Wong walked down the aisle in a perfect ceremony. Portrait shots were taken while guests enjoyed cake and champagne. Everybody soon enjoyed a delectable luau, eating customary Hawaiian food with a traditional roasted pig along with an assortment of meats and salads. Wong incorporated in her bouquet tulip anthurium, a special type of flower only available in Hawaii. Anthuriums are known to have the meaning “think of me.” There was live entertainment including fire-eaters and luau dancers, which only enhanced the already magical and wondrous night.
  Wong believes that her wedding was the best way to get married, as it proved to be stunning and practically stress-free, and all within her budget of $20,000.
Visit designer Thien Le at www.thienLe.com. Photos by Dianne Reynolds Photography. Visit www.photophotokauai.com
 
www.WeddingsHoneymoons.com | May 13, 2008
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