Amelia Island Offers Ideal Setting for Destination Weddings
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (June 8, 2009) – As countless married couples can attest, Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island is a popular choice for couples in search of an ideal destination for weddings. The charming barrier island is dotted with a wide array of value hotels, historic beachfront inns, and luxury resorts, each offering a unique and picturesque wedding backdrop. Amelia is more than just a pretty face, with plenty of professional vendors on the island to handle flowers, photography and every other detail for weddings large and small. Many of the island’s accommodators are offering packages for every occasion – second weddings, elopements, and large, extravagant weddings. Current package offerings include:
The Addison on Amelia offers an Elopement Package, which includes one room night, a dozen roses in room and a wedding service in their beautiful courtyard. The package also includes complimentary Happy Hour in the afternoon and a full served breakfast each morning. Packages start at $250. Visit www.AddisonOnAmelia.com for more details.
The AAA-Four Diamond Amelia Island Plantation, nestled among 1,350 acres of natural splendor, offers couples an intimate Wedding package for up to 32 guests. The package, which starts at $3,000, offers the Bride and Groom two nights deluxe ocean view accommodations, an Island Hopper for two days, breakfast two mornings, and special wedding night delivery of champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries. Couples booking the package also receive a beachside ceremony, traditional rose bridal bouquet and coordinating boutonniere for the Groom, ocean view farewell breakfast for the guests, on-site coordination by an experienced wedding & event professional and 20 percent off all spa, salon, and golf services during their stay. Visit www.aipfl.com for more details.
With its crystal chandeliers and beautiful antiques, the 10-room Amelia Island Williams House bed and breakfast is offering their signature Fairytale Event Package. Starting at $2,000, the package includes a two-night stay, use of the Williams House or Gardens for three hours for up to 30 guests, traditional taped wedding music, an officiate, and a reception with wedding cake, punch, a champagne toast, and choice of three hors d’oeuvres. Learn more at www.Williamshouse.com.
The Ash Street Inn is a contemporary, sophisticated bed and breakfast located in the island’s historic district. The Inn’s Budget Event Package includes a two-night stay in the Victorian or Hemingway room, an officiate, a bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere, a $65 dinner gift certificate, and wedding coordination, all for just $1,300 plus tax. For details on all the Inn’s wedding packages, visit www.ashstreetinn.net.
The 86-room Amelia Hotel at the Beach offers a Simple Wedding Package for only $400. The package provides an officiant to perform the ceremony, a bridal bouquet and a groom's boutonniere. For more details about weddings at the Amelia Hotel at the Beach and about their romance package, visit www.ameliahotel.com.
Amelia Island’s largest historic home, Fairbanks House offers an Elopement Package for $495 plus room. The package includes a carriage ride to a secret location for vows, an officiant for vow exchange, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, a small wedding cake and a wedding dinner for two. A Honeymoon Package is also available. For more details, visit www.fairbankshouse.com.
The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach, which has creatively orchestrated wedding ceremonies overlooking the 18th green, wedding receptions on the terrace surrounded by moss-draped oaks, moonlit receptions and meals around the Beach Club Pool, offers incredible venues for bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners, weddings, receptions, and more. A sample reception package includes four hours of cocktails, beer and wine, butler passed hors d’oeuvres, along with a dinner buffet starting at $95 per person. For further details, visit www.golfclubofamelia.com.
Hoyt House Inn, with a grand Garden, gazebo, expansive lawn and brick patios, offers a variety of customizable wedding packages to meet every need, from an intimate wedding for two to large celebrations for up to 100 guests. Packages start at only $875, including accommodations. Learn more at www.hoythouse.com.
Experience Amelia Island's newest property, the 133-suite Residence Inn by Marriott, with their Intimate Rehearsal Dinner Package. The package includes a room rental of either the beautiful David Levy Yulee Room or the incredible poolside Tides Terrace, starting at only $18 per person plus a $300 room rental. The property also offers group rates starting at $99 and provides one complimentary room for every 15 rooms rented. For more information, please visit www.residenceinnameliaisland.com.
The AAA Five-Diamond Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, offers several wedding packages. Priced at $2,200 per couple, the Simple Elegance package is designed for the bride and groom who desire a private, intimate wedding celebration. The package includes a seaside romance beach ceremony, a hand-tied rose bouquet and coordinating boutonniere, a champagne toast and a wedding cake for two. The package also includes deluxe coastal view accommodations, a champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberry amenity, and a rose petal turndown on the wedding night. More information and additional packages are available at www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland.
For a full list of wedding accommodations on Amelia Island and a Frequently Asked Questions guideline, visit www.ameliaisland.com/weddings.
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About Amelia Island
Recently named among the Top 10 North American islands by Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts. Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information, visit www.ameliaisland.com.
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