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DESTINATION WEDDING DREAMS

When it comes to picking a locale, the triad of destination wedding bliss is convenience, ^HSRHIPSP[`� HUK� KP]LYZP[ �̀� 7HST� )LHJO� Ä[Z� VU�all fronts. The Breakers has one of the top events teams in the business, and it’s known for hosting outstanding parties. There are so many ballrooms and event spaces, you can hold events in multiple venues and never leave the hotel. The whole town is great, with lots of photo backdrops and more gorgeous venues such as Henry Flagler’s Whitehall estate. It’s HSZV� UPJL� MVY� V\[�VM�[V^U� N\LZ[Z�^OV� JHU� Å`�PU[V�>LZ[�7HST�HUK�H]VPK�4PHTP�[YHɉJ��The Breakers | thebreakers.com

For something simpler, the Gasparilla Inn & Club in the sleepy west coast town of Boca Grande is postcard-perfect. The inn dates to 1913 and has hosted numerous presidents and heads of industry. Choose an elegant hotel room or a stand-alone cottage complete with a kitchen and porch. It’s great for families, as everything is walkable, and the beaches are stunning. Gasparilla Inn & Club | the-gasparilla-inn.com

Outside of Florida, Tuscany is becoming a popular choice for destination weddings. Scenic vistas and incredible cuisine abound, and it’s surprisingly easy to organize a wedding from afar. At Monteverdi Tuscany, a boutique hotel set in a 12th-century hilltop village, guests stay in beautifully designed villas and apartments throughout the small town. Director Wes Anderson was a recent artist in residence there, and the hotel just launched a partnership with David Beahm Design, one of the top event planners in the United States, so the parties are destined to be amazing.

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