Here in New York, hundreds of same-sex couples celebrated their long-awaited weddings yesterday as the law came into effect. In honor, here are some vendors offering special deals:
For the Reception
Photo Credit: InterContinental New York Barclay
The InterContinental New York Barclay's "Worth the Wait" (aww!) package includes: One-hour cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvres, four-course sit-down dinner, champagne toast, open bar, rainbow wedding cake, a reception serenade by New York's famous Stonewall Chorale, and a complimentary specialty suite for two nights. Packages start at $175/person (40 guest minimum), and a percentage of the wedding cost will be donated to GMHC, which provides HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy (intercontinentalnybarclay.com)
Photo Credit: Danfords Hotel & Marina
Danfords Hotel & Marina is celebrating by offering 10% off for ALL couples booking before September 1. The package includes a one-hour cocktail hour buffet with passed hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, four-course dinner, personalized wedding cake, and five-hour premium open bar, all starting at $79 per person (danfords.com).
Pre-Wedding Pampering
Saks Fifth Avenue is offering a special VIP Wedding Style and Pamper Package at the Fifth Avenue Club in Manhattan this week only. Guests receive an appointment with a style consultant, complimentary sparkling wine, and white wedding cupcake. For him: Hair cleanup, manicure, and shoe shine. For her: Classic manicure. Bonus: Each couple will be given a special honeymoon-themed gift bag. Saks is donating 10% of all sales to Live Out Loud, which connects LGBT youth with mentors and role models from the LGBT community (212-940-2818; thehighlow.com).
Honeymoon
Photo Credit: The Atlantic Resort & Spa
The Atlantic Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida ("America's Favorite Gay Resort Town," according to gay.com) is offering a Preferred Pride package, starting at $159 per night, that includes overnight accomodations in an Ocean View Studio, two complimentary welcome cocktails, and a 20% discount at the Spa Atlantic. When booking, reference rate code MKTPRD. The first 10 married couples to book will also receive a complimentary couple's massage (atlantichotelfl.com).
Entertainment
Jarrell Entertainment is offering 20% off DJ services to same-sex couples who book before December 31 (jarrellentertainment.com).
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