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ROMANCE Omni Amelia Island Plantation of St. Johns River and our Main Street Bridge,” says Theresa music as they cruise along salt marshes, wilderness beaches and Harsh, senior catering manager. “For receptions, our River history-rich riverbanks. Nature provides the decor as dolphins, sea Terrace rooms have large windows overlooking the river and turtles, manatees, egrets, herons, spoonbills and osprey mingle outdoor space for cocktail hour. Both settings are stunning!” amid shrimp boats, luxury yachts and a Civil War era fort. As extra incentive, couples exchanging vows at the property Situated on Choctawhatchee Bay in South Walton County receive up to five complimentary nights at a participating Hyatt between Destin and Panama City, Bentley’s on the Bay resort in the U.S., Mexico or Aruba. (baysideweddingevents.com/bentleys-on-the-bay) provides a Set within an exquisite St. Augustine landscape of lush unique waterfront venue with more than 3,600 sq. ft. of covered tropical gardens and flowing fountains, the majestic Casa and open deck. Hosting a single event a day, it offers couples Monica Hotel (casamonica.com) is an 1888 landmark that the flexibility to utilize both areas to create an even more oozes romance. The hotel’s onsite wedding experts will dramatic event. transform ballrooms into an Arabian Nights fantasy or arrange a getaway in a horse-drawn carriage. Post-ceremony, couples can bask in the Love St. A luxury B&B in St. Augustine’s historic district, Casa de Solana (casadesolana.com) combines Old World charm with modern comforts. Built in 1763 and one of the city’s oldest Augustine Style package with luxury accommodations, residences, it takes its name from the original owner, Don gourmet breakfast, bottle of champagne, chocolate-covered Manuel Lorenzo Solana, a member of one of the city’s first strawberries, in-room flowers and carriage ride along the Spanish families. Ceremony packages range from the Special historic bayfront. Moments for up to nine guests to a ceremony for up to 50 at The 250-room Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (pontevedra. the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum that’s just across the street. com) garners a reputation for its distinctive style and storybook Receptions can be held at Casa for parties charm. From black-tie formal to toes-in-the-sand casual, booking the entire inn. ceremonies can be held on an oceanfront lawn, fountain courtyard, beachfront or elegant ballroom. After the formalities, exhausted newlyweds can wallow in a Bed and Breakfast package with oceanfront accommodations, VIVA FLORIDA American breakfast, welcome basket and turndown service. OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH WEDDING VENUES Founded in 2000, Amelia River Cruises & Charters (ameliarivercruises.com) welcomes up to 80 for private charters. The American alligator is Florida’s official state reptile Couples can tie the knot and then enjoy the reception with live 56 Official Florida Travel Industry Guide | 2013 52-66_2013_Wedding.indd 56 VISITFLORIDA.COM 1/18/13 10:09 AM  http://www.baysideweddingevents.com/bentleys-on-the-bay http://www.casamonica.com http://www.casadesolana.com http://pontevedra.com http://www.ameliarivercruises.com http://www.VISITFLORIDA.COM

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