Wellness-centric Venues Perfect For Your Wedding Away
Planning a wedding away can be an exciting adventure and depending on your destination venue, a relaxing one too.
Imagine exchanging vows ensconced by nature with a blooming garden surrounding you or a gentle breeze rustling through pine trees. Indulging in rejuvenating spa treatments and wellness activities with your loved ones is another way to create a relaxing vibe for your wedding weekend. Incorporating healthy and nourishing menus into your destination wedding adds a thoughtful touch to your special day. From tranquil backdrops to indulgent spa treatments and fitness activities, here are some wellness-centric venues perfect for your wedding away.
When Nature and History Unite
Surround yourself with rich greenery and a garden oasis at Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection. This four-and-a-half acre property is the definition of serenity and peace with a historic flare. With three 19th-century buildings (all on the National Register of Historic Places) your guests will be treated to a breathtaking backdrop steeped in a vibrant past. There are 253 rooms (more than enough for all your guests), an on-site spa, relaxing modern accommodations, and an abundance of natural light throughout the hotel. Common areas throughout the property allow guests to connect and get away from the hustle and bustle of typical life.
Outdoor weddings here are their specialty with lush gardens and open-air venues where guests can dine and dance under the stars. To really soak in some zen, upgrade your honeymoon suite to the Arciniega Suite, a historic bungalow complete with a front porch and rocking chairs.
Unwind Together At The Spa
Located in the heart of the city, W Philadelphia epitomizes a relaxing destination wedding, offering an oasis of wellness at its renowned AWAY Spa. Here, couples and their wedding parties can immerse themselves in a world of luxury treatments designed to rejuvenate both body and mind. From indulgent restorative therapies to detox elixirs and wellness beverages, AWAY Spa caters to every whim, ensuring that your guests arrive radiant, refreshed, and ready for the big day.
Sound baths are emerging as a popular way to decompress and W Philadelphia has their very own sound bath practitioner – Luna Maye. She can guide your group in a meditation, intention-setting circle, or sound bath therapy.
Other members of the wedding party and guests can enjoy healthy bites and a bit of vitamin D, poolside, on the WET Deck or hit the FIT gym for group personal training or a guided run to explore the area.
Get Active And Fuel Your Body
On the Central Coast of California, The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel stands as a beacon of health and wellness. With a focus on offering an abundance of ways for couples and their guests to unwind before and after the wedding, this hotel is a stand-out.
Groups can retreat into the forest or garden for a picnic lunch or onto the lawn for morning yoga every Saturday. House bikes are also offered to explore the nearby neighborhoods and the laid-back vibe Santa Barbara is known for.
Couples who get married on-site at The Steward and take advantage of the Love Grows Package can have their very own tree planted. With close to five acres of vibrant green landscape to entertain in, and gorgeous weather year-round, guests will feel the stress fall away the moment they arrive.
Relaxing In-Room Amenities
When guests arrive at their rooms after a day of travel or an evening of dancing the night away, they may just need a little “pick-me-up.” The Westin Pittsburg is taking care of business for you with a lineup of in-room wellness amenities perfect for destination weddings.
We all know hydration is key to feeling our best, that’s why Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier and Life Water are in every room. They also include other add-ons such as Sleep Well products with lavender-based ingredients such as lavender cookies, Yogi Bedtime Tea and a steam eye mask with melatonin. Sleep Well earplugs are a complimentary item in every room along with the signature “Heavenly bed” for a quality night’s sleep.
Employ All Your Senses
Engaging all of your senses in relaxation is what the Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection is devoted to. With exceptional wellness experiences at Spa Evangeline (wedding couples receive a 20% discount) as well as indulging in beautifully crafted cuisine, this boutique hotel is all about creating an ultimate respite for couples and guests alike.
Take in the sights and sounds of the surroundings like Hyde Park, Bayshore Boulevard and SoHo on a hotel-provided bike with their rental program. Continue that fitness journey and cap it off with a glass of sparkling wine during their Sunday Bend & Bubbles class where guests enjoy a 60-minute yoga flow.
When it comes to the wedding day, couples can relax here too as each wedding is assigned a Marriott Certified Wedding Planner to make sure every moment goes off without a hitch.