Virginia Beach Romance Entices Brides, Grooms and Honeymooners
Imagine … a Virginia Beach oceanfront wedding … or honeymooning in a quiet seaside cottage – waking up to the sun’s rays glistening on the majestic Atlantic Ocean with dolphins frolicking in the deep blue. Virginia Beach is the perfect romantic destination for a wedding, reception or honeymoon vacation. When the time comes to tie the knot, Virginia Beach boasts historic hotels, magnificent ballrooms, sunny beaches and picturesque parks to accommodate any preference.
Revel in the Spirit of America’s Golden Days at the Cavalier Hotel
On April 4-9, 1927, a grand ceremonious opening for The Cavalier hotel was held. That grand style of hostelry is still alive in Virginia Beach. With 78 years of experience, let The Cavalier hotel’s tradition of excellence work to make your special occasion a memorable one. Dance with your soul mate to the magic of the night in an ocean-view ballroom. Walk through the same stunning grand foyer that American icons such as Frank Sinatra, F. Scott Fitzgerald and 7 U.S. presidents have walked through. A wedding is divine in the ballroom, the oceanfront Beach Club, or the myriad of reception areas. This historic hotel has always provided the finest in quality accommodations and boasts to be the only hotel with a private beach in Virginia.
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Sail Into the Future on a Private Charter Boat
Cruise in style as you say “I do!” aboard Virginia Beach’s 100-foot luxury charter yacht known as Virginia’s Jewel. Sail along the sparkling waters of the Lynnhaven Inlet and take in the sights of some of Virginia Beach’s most beautiful waterfront homes, First Landing State Park and the Chesapeake Bay. The two and a-half hour cruise is available by reservation for private parties and offers a catered fine dining reception and a DJ for entertainment.
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Be One of the First to be Married at the Virginia Beach Convention Center
Be dazzled by the sheer elegance of the ballroom. Be amazed at the oceanfront view from the tower. Be in awe of the soaring, nautical glass-curtain wall that appears to float in pools of water inside and outside the building. The new Virginia Beach Convention Center showcases more than 300,000 gross square feet of space that can comfortably accommodate groups for weddings, banquets and receptions, ranging from a few people up to several thousand. The Virginia Beach Convention Center opened its first phase in August 2005, with the grand opening scheduled for early 2007.
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Treat Yourselves to the Good Life at Virginia Beach’s Oceanfront Hotels
For a casually-elegant experience, Virginia Beach’s newest hotel, the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, offers a modern appeal for your wedding or honeymoon experience. Indulge in plush luxury linens as you whisper sweet nothings into your loved one’s ear in a panoramic ocean-view room. The hotel shines with a rooftop infinity pool, cutting-edge restaurants, the Sky Bar, indoor pool, health club, concierge service and 12,000 square feet of banquet facilities including a 7,000 square foot ballroom. Virginia Beach also features a number of other wonderful hotel properties to meet every taste and budget – from family-style hotels to luxury accommodations.
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Relax In the Serenity of Sandbridge’s Oasis as You Say I Do
Trickle sand between your toes and opt for a more relaxing wedding and/or honeymoon experience in the more secluded environment at Sandbridge beach on Virginia Beach’s southern shore. Brides and grooms can plan a sunset or sunrise wedding on the beach. Honeymooners can luxuriate in the peace and quiet, surrounded by ocean waves and the beauty of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The pristine shores of Sandbridge are untouched by the hands of modernization. White sand sweeps from the shore to the streets where the traffic is often less and seagulls leave long-lasting footprints. There are no hotels. Just breathtaking ocean-view rental homes and peacefulness fill the Sandbridge shoreline, just 15 minutes from the main resort area.
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Get Lost in the Tranquility of Chesapeake Beach
The possibilities are endless when choosing an oceanfront rental home. In addition to Sandbridge, other local beaches with vacation rentals include the north end of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Beach, also known as Chick’s beach. Located along the shore of the tranquil Chesapeake Bay, Chick’s Beach offers honeymooners a romantic destination to relax, take long walks on the beach and revel in each other’s company. The area is dotted with traditional family-owned beach restaurants in addition to the swankiest fine-dining, gourmet establishments.
Oceanfront Parks Add Whimsical Fun to Your Special Occasion
If you enjoy the busy excitement of the resort strip, local oceanfront parks offer fun-filled settings complete with larger-than-life statues of King Neptune at the 31st Street Park, and the Norwegian Lady at the 24th Street Park. Each park borders the Virginia Beach boardwalk along the oceanfront and features a stage and/or gazebo offering the perfect backdrop for an oceanfront wedding.
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Create an Artful Wedding Setting at The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia is an architectural award-winning facility, consisting of galleries, a 268-seat auditorium and an atrium. The combination of contemporary style and art creates a dramatic and impressive backdrop for any special event including receptions and weddings. The expansive 4,800 square-foot atrium features a vaulted ceiling, skylight, mahogany trim and live trees. A flexible floor plan can accommodate an intimate event for 35 or an extravagant gala for 350 guests. For larger events, tents can be added on the adjoining patio or grounds. In addition, the Rodriguez Pavilion is a beautiful new addition showcasing a sparkling 16-foot Dale Chihuly chandelier, which shines as a reception backdrop. www.cacv.org
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Relive a Historic Past with a New Beginning
Step back in history as you say your vows in the same spot where the first settlers landed in 1607 before continuing on to Jamestown, Va., in a scenic refuge known as First Landing State Park. Located along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay, the park offers intoxicating views of the bay accompanied by an enchanting experience complete with a gazebo and amphitheater. The First Landing State Park landscape features beach, back dunes, upland forest, tidal marsh and cypress swamp and contains one of the most endangered habitat types in the world, the maritime forest community – a perfect backdrop for the wedding pictures you’ll remember for a lifetime! For the adventurous honeymoon, Virginia Beach offers more than 18,600 acres of state parks and wildlife refuges, over 121 navigable miles of waterways and 35 miles of ocean and bay beaches perfect for walking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, bird watching or camping. Live the wild life with a bit of romance in Virginia Beach.
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Whatever you imagine your wedding, reception or honeymoon vacation to be, come experience the romantic side of Virginia Beach in all its grandeur.
Virginia Beach entices visitors to “Live the Life” every season of the year! Located in the southeastern corner of the state, Virginia Beach is four hours southeast of Washington, D.C. by car and within a day’s drive or less from two-thirds of the U.S. population. For visitor information, call 1-800-VA-BEACH (800/822-3224) or visit the Web site www.vbfun.com for online trip planning and more information about Virginia Beach’s new $202.5 million convention center.