Hotel Packages & Experiences for Couples Whose Weddings Have Been Impacted by COVID-19

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As a result of COVID-19, many couples have had to cancel or postpone their wedding day—resulting in much heartache and disappointment. Hotels around the world have witnessed the challenges that these couples are currently facing, and as a result, many have developed special packages and experiences for those who have needed to reschedule or cancel their big day.

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Even if your wedding has been affected due to the current global pandemic, love has not been canceled. From elaborate elopements to intimate romance experiences, check out the unique offerings that different hotels are offering to help couples celebrate their love—no matter the circumstances.

Escape & Elope Experience (Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort)

From stunning flowers to a private chef’s dinner on the sand and luxury suite accommodations, couples will have the wedding of their dreams, without the hassle of planning a pandemic-safe ceremony at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort. Additionally, couples will have access to the exclusive Department of Romance to create a completely personalized and romantic day.

What’s Included:

• Daily breakfast for two

• Luxury accommodations for two

• Private consult with the Department of Romance team 

• In-suite romantic amenities

• One bottle of Ruinart Champagne

• Private chef's dinner for two on the beach with a mini wedding cake

• Wedding:

  • Wedding Ceremony at the Plaza

  • Florals and décor

  • Floral arrangement for the bride

  • Symbolic Minister  

  • Photographer

  • Guitarist or Violinist during the ceremony

• A La Carte Options (at an additional cost):

  • Videography

  • Fireworks

  • Hair and Makeup Services

  • Up to 6 Suites at a discounted rate

Little Lighthouse Gatherings (Gurney’s Newport)

Little celebrations are the new way to go! Celebrate a small, intimate wedding with a picturesque ocean backdrop at The Goat Island Lighthouse at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina through April 30, 2021.

What’s Included:

• Ceremony or celebration with white garden chairs on the North Lawn for up to 15 guests

• Champagne Toast

• Cabana for the bride and groom at the outdoor, heated saltwater pool

• Enhancements (at an additional cost):

  • A private clambake

  • An intimate dinner at Scarpetta

  • A petite wedding cake

  • A stay in the bridal suite at Gurney’s Newport

60 Miramar House (Rosewood Miramar Beach)

Located in picturesque Montecito along the shores of Miramar Beach, one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the country, Rosewood Miramar Beach is an ideal destination for couples, and for a completely private romantic retreat, couples can book the two-story, standalone 60 Miramar house.

• Massimo’s Garden: The all-new, al fresco venue features one single, secluded table surrounded by freshly planted herbs, vegetables and greenery—the most romantic setting to spend what would have been one’s big day while toasting to the future and “new” wedding date.

• Caruso’s: The only elevated beachfront restaurant in Montecito offering both indoor and outdoor seating directly over the sand, Caruso’s combines innovative cuisine with unparalleled views for an exceptionally romantic experience. Helmed by Executive Chef Massimo Falsini, they offer coastal California cuisine with a predominant Southern Italian influence, featuring regionally-sourced ingredients from neighboring farmers, fishers, producers, and purveyors. The elevated al fresco meals are perfectly complimented by a serene and secluded setting inspired by the understatedly glamorous restaurants nestled along the Italian coastline, making it the ideal romantic destination to watch the sun set over the Pacific with your loved one. 

• Suite Sojourn: For couples looking to enjoy their stay in a suite, the Suite Sojourn package provides guests booking accommodations in the higher room categories with a resort credit of up to $1,000, which can be used at multiple facilities on property including Caruso’s.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk