Originally posted Aug 21, 2015 on Cardinalbridal.com
Couples who want to throw a destination wedding have many
details to work out, but foremost among the calendars and menus is the need to
make it convenient for family and guests to attend. Money isn’t always the
overriding factor. While many people might like the idea of attending a wedding
in some exotic locale, for most people it’s just not practical. Even if the
wedding party pays for everything, destination weddings require a commitment of
time for traveling. That’s why Catskill weddings are exploding in popularity.
The Catskill Mountains encompass some of the loveliest scenery
in North America, and they’re located close to the largest urban centers in the
Northeast. That means that millions of people can attend Catskill weddings that wouldn’t be able to come otherwise. The
largest city in the country, New York, is located within easy driving distance
of the Catskills, making the resorts in the area a favorite for weddings and
parties of all kinds.
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Today’s weddings celebrants are more likely than ever to prefer
a ceremony held in a rustic, scenic setting than in a drab function hall in an
urban or suburban location. Catskill weddings are perfect for busy city people
who want to invite all their friends, family, and colleagues to attend the big
day without blowing a hole in their schedules. Staying at a comfortable and
convenient destination like Honorshaven.com while you help celebrate a wedding
is like a spa vacation added to an important single day occasion. Instead of
spending all their time traveling for one big day, everyone in the wedding
party can settle in after a short trip to the Catskills and enjoy the days
surrounding the party as much as the event itself.
Suitable for any Time of the Year
Catskill weddings have another benefit that few other
destinations can match. Most couples try to plan their wedding day around the
calendar months where good weather is assured. For most people, that means a
ceremony in the summer or early fall, when they can at least hope for a sunny
day. Weather has often been the driving force behind destination weddings that
are held in the winter. If a couple wants to get married in December, they
might feel that heading to a tropical location gives them the best chance of
having a memorable event.
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Catskill weddings don’t need to rely on the calendar. There are
four distinct seasons in Upstate New York, and every one of them has something
to offer a couple that wants to make their wedding and reception a pleasure for
their family and guests. Each and every season in the Catskills has something
of interest, and can suit any couple’s taste. A high summer wedding in the
mountains is a welcome retreat from the oppressive heat in the city. An early
fall wedding reception will have a backdrop of the most colorful and beautiful
scenery in the world as the leaves change on all the mountainsides. A spring
ceremony will be able to feature blooming flowers and budding trees. Catskill
weddings held in the winter will feature brilliantly lit lodges gleaming in the
twilight, surrounded by silvery landscapes covered with snow.
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biggest attraction of Catskill weddings, after the wedding ceremony itself, is
the beautiful backdrop of the mountains. A large portion of upstate New York is
given over to the New York Forest Preserves. These areas are one of the oldest
conservation projects in the nation, and it’s kept the entire Catskill area
unspoiled.
The preserve is different than almost all other preserves in
that it contains over 100 small towns, along with small businesses and farms.
The Catskills might be the only conservation area in the entire
world that includes villages, but bans unlimited development.
That commitment to keeping the area accessible but not
overdeveloped makes it into an ideal getaway spot for Catskill weddings. There
are over 700,000 acres of park to enjoy, along with many lakes and miles of
rivers and streams. If you’re looking for a place that combines unspoiled
wilderness with easy access and plenty of amenities, the Catskills is the
undisputed king.
Bring the Great Outdoors Into Catskill Weddings
For most wedding parties, the outdoors supplies a backdrop for a
few pictures. The ceremony and the reception take place in a windowless room,
and could be held almost anywhere. The Catskills offer so much more. No matter
where you plan a destination wedding in the Catskills, nature can become an
integral part of your ceremony and the party after. In most suburban settings,
all the wedding photographer can do is look for a patch of grass or a fountain to
take a few snaps before everyone retreats to a function hall. In the Catskills,
you can hold your ceremony under the pines, on the shores of a lake, or by a
meadow of wildflowers. You could arrive for your reception in a horse-drawn
sleigh with bells jingling on a crisp winter day.
Catskill weddings can be as formal or informal as you please,
because the Catskills themselves combine the best of both worlds. If you want
to treat your guests to a rustic retreat or a five-star hotel, you’ll be able
to find either surrounded by beautiful parkland and sweeping, unspoiled vistas.
The Catskills area has a long tradition of supplying weary city dwellers with a
family-friendly retreat, so no matter how large or small your wedding party,
you can find the perfect place to hold your ceremony and your reception.
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Due to the popularity of Catskill weddings, you won’t have any
trouble locating all the services you require for your nuptials. Many
destination weddings are held in places that are too remote for easy
transportation, and the limited availability of businesses like bands,
caterers, and florists means additional bottlenecks and additional costs. The
Catskills are a popular destination for weddings and other get-togethers, and while
there might be a mountain and a forest right outside your window, there’s sure
to be all the services you need as well.
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