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Weddings Made by Marriott Destination weddings in Florida make all the sense in the world. After all, the Sunshine State is home to some of the country’s most enticing vacation destinations, and when the party’s over, the bride and groom can honeymoon here as well. And with dozens of hotel properties in Florida, Marriott lets couples choose to marry in just about every corner of the state, from historic St. Augustine to modern Miami. And they do it all with the help of Marriott’s Certified Wedding Planners, event coordinating professionals with impressive training and experience in making dream weddings a reality. Brands for Every Bride Part of the beauty of booking weddings with Marriott is its sheer size. With so many diverse hotels and brands under the Marriott umbrella, there’s a Florida destination and property to suit virtually any couple. But don’t let the largeness of the company fool you; personalized service is a priority across all brands, especially when it comes to planning your clients’ special day. “With Marriott, we are very much about the guest, and we believe in the value that we bring to the guest from a service perspective,” says Britton Cordill, director of marketing and ecommerce, Florida region. “Along with that … as far as Florida goes, we’re in the top locations within the state.” With 29 locations in Florida, Marriott Hotels & Resorts is the flagship brand of the company, offering full-service accommodations with consistency in locations that take advantage of the Sunshine State’s best assets: its beaches, its golf courses, its sparkling cities and scenic, exotic countryside. From the Jacksonville Marriott’s ballrooms, ranked among the city’s top wedding venues, to ceremonies on the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel’s private beach, dedicated wedding planners plan personalized weddings for a broad range of clientele. For couples who want to add a touch of luxury to their special day, there’s the JW Marriott brand. These resorts in Miami and Orlando dazzle guests with high-profile locations and upscale amenities—plus, they offer brides- and groomsto-be the comfort of de-stressing spa services, fine dining and more special features to ensure their entire wedding experience runs smoothly. The JW Marriott Marquis Miami, for example, offers dining by James Beard Awardwinning chef Daniel Boulud; at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, guests can expect marble bathtubs in their rooms and take advantage of a Greg Norman-designed golf course during their stay. Renaissance hotels aim to bring the essence of their destination into each property, and in Florida, that means plenty of history, nature and culture. Among its nine locations is the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, which showcases 85 years of history in its classic Roaring 20s architecture even as it provides modern 72 HOTELS 2012 Official VISIT FLORIDA Specialist Program: Destination Weddings & Honeymoons FRANK SIMONETTI 

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