Destination Wedding | Spa Week Daily

October 9, 2012 | By Marissa Gold

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is nearly synonymous with “dream honeymoon destination.” If the resort is so romantic, why not get hitched there, too? Well, that’s exactly what the hotel was hoping you’d ask…

The resort will open a Bridal Boutique this Winter, featuring a resident “Romance Butler” who will take care of all planning and preparation for your dream Bora Bora wedding. The St. Regis partnered with Norwegian fashion designer Cecilie Melli to create a line of exclusive wedding dresses available for rent or purchase at the boutique. If you’re looking to elope in paradise or plan the ultimate destination wedding, there’s certainly no better place.

“Our new wedding program brings the concept of one-stop-shopping to those brides planning a destination wedding, which in our case happens to be at of the most beautiful and romantic places in the world,” says general manager Michael Schoonewagen. Interested? The St. Regis Bora Bora Bridal Boutique will open in Winter 2013, and prices start at $400 for wedding dress rental.

And if you happen to find yourself in California this month, you have a shot to get in on one of the hotel’s first weddings by bidding on one for charity: On October 20, the St. Regis Bora Bora Resorts will auction off a $250,000 wedding at The Carousel of Hope charity event in Beverly Hills, CA. The dream wedding includes 10 nights in the Resort’s 13,000+ square foot Royal Estate Villa, made up of three separate pavilions that revolve around a private pool. It also includes a “Lady Bora Bora” gown from the new dress line, a photographer, a rehearsal dinner at the Resort’s signature restaurant, Lagoon by Jean-Georges, as well as all meals AND round trip tickets from Los Angeles to Tahiti on Air Tahiti Nui. (Also included: Airport transfers, water activities and 5 nights accommodations for up to 5 additional couples to witness your big day). Good luck to anyone bidding!

For more information contact weddings@stregisborabora.com

Wedding Wednesday: Destination Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach

December 7, 2011 | By Kimberlee

Sure, fresh white snow on the ground looks beautiful. But when it comes to your wedding, wouldn’t you rather have your toes dipped in white sandy beaches? Today we’re pleased to feature Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach in Sunny Isles, Florida as a fantastic location for a destination wedding. Enjoy southern Florida’s warm weather at this oceanfront property and bask in relaxation of one-on-one attention from the on-site wedding planner.

The resort features 54 hotel rooms and 43 hotel suites with scenic views, 5 star amenities and private terraces. Your out-of-town guests will enjoy the many services Acqualina has to offer like 24 hour room service (late night sundae, anyone?) and interactive child care programs to entertain the tots.

Get pampered at the resort’s award-winning 20,000 square foot spa: ESPA at Acqualina. Perhaps a Stress Releasing Abyhanga? There are 16 treatment rooms including a private hotel spa suite for two, a private spa pool and a heated jet pool with a Roman waterfall, Finnish Saunas, Crystal Steam Rooms, Ice Fountains, Experience Showers, and Relaxation Rooms. There are even spa treatments for men – so bring the groomsmen, too! If you can’t sell them on the spa, just get them out of your hair and ship them over to one of the many golf courses for the day.

Privacy, attention to detail and all hands on deck! The resort hosts only one wedding on the property at a time, ensuring that the bride and groom can take full advantage of all the options available on the premises. The four banquet rooms can accommodate up to 130 guests or you can host a larger party on the oceanfront lawn. Couples don’t have to worry about the minor details knowing that the in-house catering staff will help plan the entire menu. But don’t take it from us – check out all their wedding testimonials – that’s a lot of happy couples.

All you have to do is slip into that gorgeous gown of yours and say “I do!”