Close your eyes and imagine it’s the most important day of your life. You are surrounded by the people you love, your friends and family. In front of you is the person with whom you will spend the rest of your life. Everything about your wedding is perfect.
The venue of your wedding is probably the most important aspect of planning your wedding because it dictates color schemes, decor, seating and so much more. The venue is the foundation of your perfect wedding. In this four part series, we will be looking at some of the most unique and picturesque destination wedding locations in North America, Europe, Asia, and domestically in India.
There are a few factors that we are looking for in a venue: size, previous catering to desi weddings, location, weather, price, and the elusive x-factor. So, lets kick off this series by taking a look at 5 amazing venues in North America.
1. The Grand at Moon Palace (Cancun, Mexico)
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Starting off in tropical Mexico, The Grand at Moon Palace is a perfect, dream location to celebrate your special day. Tucked within the serene beaches of the Riviera Maya, Moon Palace combines elegance, technology, and convenience, to deliver an immersive experience:
“With the Caribbean Sea setting the scene, and an endless stretch of their pristine beach, an Indian wedding at the Grand at Moon Palace will leave you and your guests speechless. From custom mandaps to your unique Sangeet on the beach, Indian weddings at The Grand at Moon Palace are where tradition meets tropical luxury. With coordinators on hand to attend to your every need, brides and grooms can rest easy and enjoy the beauty while getting ready for the biggest day of their lives.”
Live your once in a lifetime, Bollywood fashion inspired wedding with a mix of that tropical flair. Moon Palace will cater to your every needs, and let’s be honest, its hard to beat those views.
Key Features
Amazing amenities including a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, 14 gourmet restaurants, on-prem nightclub, and a world-class spa
Absolutely picturesque location on the beach with hundreds of potential places around the resort to take your wedding day photos
Desi Wedding Specific amenities: custom mandap, multiple venues for different events, Ghodi for bharat, among many more
Price : $$
2.Silverado Resort (Napa Valley, USA)
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1200 acres in the heart of Napa Valley. Is there anything more to say? 1200 acres of elegance, luxury, and the crem de la crem of what all your wedding possibilities. The historic 150-year-old mansion at Silverado Resort and Spa has been welcoming guests to Napa Valley since the 1870s. As you approach along the palm-lined drive, you're transported to an elegant era blending Southern hospitality with California's relaxed spirit. The resort's lush grounds offer several picturesque ceremony locations surrounded by ancient oaks, flowering gardens, rose bushes and vineyards.
The Grove is a popular outdoor venue with a grassy aisle leading to a stunning natural branch archway beside Milliken Creek. Newlyweds can then celebrate under market lights in a romantic brick courtyard. The Arbor provides another al fresco option - a secluded sunken courtyard encircled by vines accessed via a curved elevated path. Alternatively, the Mansion Gardens allow for a vineyard ceremony followed by cocktails overlooking the golf course from the Fairway Deck.
For indoor affairs, the grand ballroom offers a classic setting with chandeliers, plush carpets and views of the course and mountains. With over 340 accommodations from hotel rooms to cottages, plus a market, restaurants, golf, a world-class spa, pools, trails and myriad nearby wineries, Silverado provides an idyllic Napa getaway.
Key Features:
Wedding Venue Capacity = 280
All-Inclusive Wedding Stay + In-house custom catering
Full-service hotels from spa to golf to tennis courts to swimming pools
Price: $$$
3.Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (Dallas, TX)
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You want to buy Indian wear in Dallas. You want to buy Indian wear in Houston. You want to buy Indian wear in Austin. Why not keep the Texas theme rolling, and set up a dream wedding there as well. The Rosewood Mansion lies on the banks of Turtle Creek and is a go-to-destination for Desi weddings in Dallas, TX. While maintaining the gorgeous 1920s mansion, truly transporting you to a time forgotten, the Rosewood mansion is a curator of unique and custom weddings. With 142 rooms, the Rosewood Mansion favors more intimate to mid-size gatherings with a 300 person capacity in their indoor venue, and 500 for their outdoor venue. Massage services, fitness studios, five-star restaurants, luxurious pool, and the curated accommodation, are just some of the amenities that will keep your guests happy, occupied, and Instagram obsessed.
Being only 15 minutes away from Dallas-Love Field Airport, and 30 minutes away from Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Rosewood Mansion is uniquely positioned in its proximity to outside entertainment and housing facilities. Positioned in the heart of the Greater Dallas region, guests will be able to explore the city with ease, utilizing a strong infrastructure and entertainment corridor to entertain your guests through the entire weekend.
Key Features:
Wedding Venue Capacity = 300-500
Boutique and Unique feel from 1920s Mansion with the amenities of a full-service hotel
Metropolitan area with metropolitan services
Price: $$
4. Breakers Hotel (Palm Beach, FL)
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In the late 19th century, wealthy industrialists and high society began flocking to the newly emerging destination of Palm Beach, a long barrier island in Florida. Henry M. Flagler, an influential American industrialist, kickstarted the trend of building grand, luxurious properties on the island. Flagler opened his premier oceanfront hotel called The Breakers, which was uniquely situated right along the crashing waves of the ocean, delighting guests with its prime beachfront location.
To this day, The Breakers hotel continues the tradition of luxury, seaside opulence, and world-class service, in everything they do.
With a beach setting in mind, we direct you to the Breakers hotel. Be it a 75 person intimate wedding, or a more grandiose 500 person setting, the Breakers hotel creates celebrations marked by striking settings and a thoughtful eye to the small details. Just like how you would expect from a 5-star resort, the breakers offers a world-class experience for all guests with pools and bungalows, spa, tennis, golf, watersports, and more, situated on more than 140 acres of prime property. With 10 restraunts on the property, your guests will never be hungry, and being in Palm Beach, families will have more activities to explore than they can handle. The best part, the Breakers Hotel has experience working with luxury Indian Weddings, and continues to be a dream location for Desis across the US for their wedding.
Key Features:
Wedding Venue Capacity = 75-500
Accomodation: Guest Rooms = 534 w/ 72 Suites
Flagler Club = Exclusive 21 room boutique hotel nestled on the resort property
Amenities: 25 poolside bungalows, four pools, arcade, Outdoor playground, Golf course, tennis, and luxury shopping on resort grounds
Price: $$$
5.Chateau Le Jardin Event Venue (Ontario, Canada)
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Taking a different approach in Canada, the Chateau Le Jardin, translated into English as “The Garden Castle”, is a unique event venue in Ontario, Canada established in 1985. Built purposely with dreamscape events and weddings in mind. Inspired by the iconic French chateaus of the 16th century, the Chateau Le Jardin, offers beautiful, 30-ft tall coffered ceilings, handcrafted chandeliers, and Corithian style columns across the entire property. In fact, through your event, the CHateau will transport you to the french highlands, with the onsite team ensuring every detail is covered, so that you do not have to worry about anything.
Each ballroom features a private bridal suite, with an ensuite bathroom, custom lock combination, private storage, amongst other amenities. The entire venue offers flexible event space, and because of their cross-cultural focus, Chateau Le Jardin gives wedding parties to fully customize their food and drink menus. In fact, the venue offers a sample Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu on its website. Accommodating up to 2000 people for an event, the Chateau is more directed towards larger parties, however because of the flexible floor space, intimate gatherings can be done in the most grandiose and elegant ways. Being an event venue, rather than a hotel, the team is specifically curated and assigned to your event. You will have your own designated wedding expert, and he or she will lead you and your family through the entire process, ensuring that you are as satisfied as you are in your dreams.
Key Features:
Wedding Venue Capacity = up to 2000
No guest accommodation on premise
Full-Service bridal suites and event planning
Complete customization over most, if not all, aspects of your wedding
Deep experience handling South Asian weddings and culture
Price: $