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Elegant Ballroom
The historic Imperial Ballroom at The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers will have you feeling like a modern-day Cinderella. The space is outfitted with two-story Baccarat crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows that offer amazing views of the city, and “royal style” balconies where you can wave good-bye to your guests. (617) 426-2000
Romantic Suite
The Cloud Nine suite at Nine Zero in downtown Boston is a must for luxury-loving brides and grooms, says Tasha Bracken of Simple Details. Situated on the 19th floor, the suite offers amazing views of the city courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows and a viewing telescope. You’ll also enjoy the billowy down comforters, steam shower, and plasma-screen TV (not that you’ll be watching any). (617) 772-5800
Perfect Locale
The Boston Harbor Hotel not only provides a stunning backdrop for a wedding—it’s situated on a yacht marina directly across the street from the Financial District—it’s also centrally located for all your guests’ needs. Within a few blocks they’ll find the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and Freedom Trail. (617) 439-7000
Group Accommodations
If you have an extensive guest list, consider hosting your wedding at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. With more than 1,200 rooms, booking accommodations for all your nearest and dearest should be a breeze. For the shopoholics in your group, indoor walkways within the hotel lead directly to 200 stores at The Shops at Prudential and Copley Place. (617) 236-2000
Star Service
“The staff at the Seaport Hotel at the World Trade Center Boston works as a true team to create the perfect wedding day,” says Alexis Eliopoulos O’Mara of Unique Weddings by Alexis. The hotel’s on-site wedding planner will assist you in every stage of planning and can even help find the best vendors in your price range. (877) 732-7678
Fine Dining
For an unforgettable rehearsal dinner, consider hosting your guests at Café Fleuri in the Langham Hotel Boston. Their world-class chefs will help you plan a customized menu paired with fine wines. If the weather permits, you can dine under the stars on the café’s balcony. (617) 451-1900
Pet-Friendly
Christine Sjogren of New England Nuptials tipped us off to Hotel Marlowe, which overlooks the Charles River in Cambridge. It’s the perfect place for animal lovers who want their furbabies around on their special day. They offer a pet-pampering package that includes a doggie bed, fleece blanket, and a lunchbox of gourmet pet treats. (617) 868-8000
Quick Getaway
If you don’t have time to steal away to an exotic island for your honeymoon, the Penny House Inn & Spa in Eastham is the next best thing. The 12-room bed-and-breakfast offers two honeymoon packages that include accommodations outfitted with a king-size bed, whirlpool tub, rose-petal turndown service, and—the best part—spa treatments. (508) 255-6632
-- Linda DiProperzio
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