The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
Issue link: https://magazines.vuenj.com/i/1242540
STAYCATION WEDDING Two luxury boutique hotels in the tri- state area provide exquisite wedding getaways without the travel time. BY MELISSA SORGE PHOTOS BY KAITLIN NOEL PHOTOGRAPHY, MLE PICTURES, & DANIELLE NOWAK PHOTOGRAPHY W hen it comes to wedding planning, engaged couples tend to fall into one of two categories: team destination wedding or team local venue. ose in favor of a destination wedding dream of escaping everyday life for a change in scenery and a departure from the ordinary. ey want to celebrate their big day with family and friends and enjoy some extended rest and leisure time with their guests as well. ose in favor of a local wedding venue may want to keep things simple and focus on their big event, allowing family and friends to join in the celebration without having to travel far or drastically alter their busy schedules. But what if we could marry these two wedding types (no pun intended), and combine the convenience and tradition of a local wedding venue with the amenities and escapism feel of a destination wedding? Fortunately, those of us in the tri-state area may have the ability to do just this. With two luxury lifestyle hotels specializing in weddings right here in Stone Harbor, New Jersey and New Hope, Pennsylvania, engaged couples can create a weekend wedding escape without ever stepping onto an airplane. V U E N J . C O M 146