Honeymoon Destination: Florida's Anna Maria Island

This is honeymoon week here at Inspired. I have picked out some pretty romantic locations all over the world. These locations are great inspiration for a great honeymoon, destination wedding or romantic getaway.

Our first stop, miles of white sand located off the Gulf of Mexico.... Anna Maria Island. Anna Maria Island, offer miles of pristine white sandy beaches with crystal clear blue waters. Whether you want to lay back on your honeymoon, or enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, sailing, jet-skiing, fishing, or biking. Anna Maria Island also offers activities for the "green" at heart which include Eco tours.

Explore the luxury vacation rentals found on pineapplefish.com . Anna Maria Island offers a wonderful backdrop for wedding ceremonies as well.

Anna Maria Island's Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual wedding festival, although this year's festival is gone, The Wedding Festival website offers great information for couples.

Be Inspired by a white sand jewel

Destination Weddings on the East Coast: The Outer Banks

As I look for information to share with all of you, I am often pleased with finding something new.

When you think of a destination wedding, the Caribbean crystal blue seas and swaying palm trees might come to mind. Maybe a destination on the other side of the world like Italy or Ireland. For those of you on the East coast consider the Islands of North Carolina, the Outer Banks. The Outer Banks islands are broken down to the Northern Beaches consisting of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head; Hatteras Island consisting of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras and Roanoke Island consisting of Manteo and Wanchese.

The Outer Banks of North Carolina offers a great backdrops to your beautiful day and perfect beach wedding. You could choose from one of our five unique lighthouses, to blooming gardens, a large oceanfront event home or country Inn, or a luxury golf clubhouse with lush grounds. With miles of unspoiled beaches a beach ceremony with an ocean backdrop would be a dream come true. There are many ceremony options available to you.

To truly make this a destination vacation for you and all of your guests, you can view the various types of accommodations available for this great day.

Knowing that these islands are great for weddings, The Outer Banks Wedding Association was created. Visit this great site for all the information that you will need for planning your great day. Need to sneak a peak of what your day can look like check out the Real Weddings featured on their site.

Also, consider joining them at their 13th annual Wedding Weekend and Expo, January 7th - 9th, 2011. Over 100 vendors will showcase their work. You will be able to meet, select, and work with an amazing group of professionals dedicated to making your wedding a beautiful experience for you and all your guests. Visit their site ticket information and set your plans for a great weekend.

Be Inspired by your destination!!

Historic Wedding Venues: NY

Choosing the venue where you will have your wedding is an exciting process. Your venue choice will be influenced by many personal requirements. If one of your requirements is having your wedding in a historical site then the NYIT de Seversky Center will be a fabulous choice.

Located in located on the Campus of Old Westbury it is considered a gold coast mansion. The Neo Classical Georgian Mansion was part of a stretch of famous estates on Long Island's North Shore.

The Mansion is available for a multitude of special occasions and weddings. Depending on the type of event that you are having the mansion can accommodate up to 400 guests. You are able to have your ceremony on location along with your reception. This location is excellent to capture your beautiful day and can be rented for photography purposes only. Work with the Executive chef if you need to create menus to meet special needs; contact the Events Coordinator for Kosher events. The menu items available for weddings are endless and include exquisite culinary delights such as Thyme scented wild mushroom ravioli and Herb infused crab cakes. Executive Chef and General Manager, Robert J. Rizzuto the finest gourmet dining experience for your wedding and other events.

Contact Pilar Visconti, Event Coordinator at 516-686-7185 to book you wedding. Click here for directions.

New York City Events at Dyker Beach Golf Course

Dyker Beach, a true gem in the heart of Brooklyn, is one of the oldest and most historic courses in New York City. It was first opened in the late 1890’s as a private club. In the 1950s and 1960s, Dyker Beach was the most played course in the world with over 100,000 rounds played annually on average.

Dyker Beach can accommodate up to 275 guests in their new banquet hall featuring golf course views. Dyker Beach can also accommodate outdoor ceremony and reception locations for your special day.

To book your event or schedule a tour at Dyker Beach’s new venue, contact one of our sales representatives at 718-836-9722.

Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center



Nestled in the heart of “Sleepy Hollow Country”, the Tarrytown House Estate has long been a cornerstone of the historic Hudson Valley region of New York. If the estate walls could talk you would be able to listen to wealthy families of tobacco and railroad industries of a bygone era. This site was also hosts to countless galas and events thrown by the wealthy.

Located in the historic Hudson Valley, NY, less than an hour from the heart of Manhattan, Tarrytown House boast great views and a great location for a destination weekend wedding. Its within driving distance of New York's many historic sites and mansions perfect activity for your destination wedding guests.

Host your beautiful event in the private setting offered by Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center. Its seasoned staff of professionals will provide you with top notch service. Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center is the perfect location for Hudson Valley weddings and events.