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Top Island Weddings - U.S. and Canada

When most Americans think of an island, theirsought-after spot for many weddings. If you
first thought is usually the Hawaiianwant to get away from the crowds of Bar
Islands. Certainly Hawaii is a fabulousHarbor, you might want to consider the town
place to hold your wedding. But, did youof Southwest Harbor, on the island and 20
know there are wonderful, romantic islands inminutes  from  Bar  Harbor.
the Continental United States and Canada that
are just as romantic for your wedding and mayYou can even have your wedding at Acadia
be a little closer to home? Here are someNational Park, which also tops many "Best of"
you  might  want  to  consider:lists. You will have to pay a permit
application fee of $50, and there are certain
5 Top Romantic Islands for Weddings in therestrictions. For more information you can
Continental  U.S.  and  Canadavisit the National Park Service site at
nps.gov and find information for Acadia
1. Catalina  Island  -  CaliforniaNational  Park.
Located 26 miles from the coast of Los4. Cape  Breton  -  Nova  Scotia
Angeles, Santa Catalina Island is and always
will be "the island of romance." AlthoughIf you're located outside Canada or the
Catalina Island was hit by a wildfire inNortheastern United States, you might not be
2007, the city of Avalon was untouched and isfamiliar with Cape Breton Island in Nova
still one of the most romantic spots inScotia. But, apparently enough people have
Southern California to have your wedding,visited this beautiful destination to have
just the two of you or with friends andvoted it one of the "Top North American
family.Islands" in the 2006 Reader's Choice Awards
for Conde' Naste Traveler magazine. In 2006
Catalina Island abounds with great spots toTravel + Leisure ranked Cape Breton Island as
hold your wedding. If you wish a largerthe #1 island in the Continental U.S. and
ceremony, you might want to choose some ofCanada.
the more formal venues like the Descanso
Beach Club or the Catalina Country Club. IfIf the two of you are into outdoor
you wish a small, intimate ceremony, you canactivities, Cape Breton Island is the place
hire an officiant to perform a wedding atfor your wedding and honeymoon. There you
such places as Buena Vista Point on Mt. Adawill find the world-famous Cabot Trail,
overlooking the ocean, the beach, or theconsidered by some as one of the most
Wrigley Botanical Gardens. Of course, youbeautiful  scenic  destinations in the world.
will have to get a permit for the public
areas.For a small wedding of just yourselves or up
to 18 guests, check out Castle Moffett, which
2. Sanibel  Island  -  Floridaoverlooks the Bras d'Or Lakes. Castle
Moffett has earned both Canada select's Five
Located off the coast of Southwest FloridaStar and AAA Four Diamond ratings. Call them
and about 30 minutes from Fort Myers, Sanibeltoll-free at 888-756-9070 for more
Island is world renowned for its white sandinformation.
shelling beaches, which provides visitors
with an abundance of seashells from the Gulf5. Vancouver  Island  -  Vancouver
of Mexico. Sanibel Island is a place to get
away from the high-rises of other beachVancouver Island has also made the Travel +
tourist  communities  and  just  relax.Leisure and Conde' Naste Traveler's lists for
2006. Known as "Canada's Paradise on the
If you'd like a beach wedding, check out CasaPacific," Vancouver Island is known for its
Ybel Resort's Thistle Lodge, which has beenbeauty - year-round blooming gardens, lush
hosting weddings for more than 100 years. Yourainforests, beaches, rocky shorelines - as
can choose to have your wedding in one of thewell as the "quintessentially-British" city
many resort locations such as a secludedof Victoria, with its high teas,
white-sand beach, the lakeside gazebo, or thedouble-decker buses and horse-drawn
grand Thistle Lodge. Call them atcarriages. A wedding here will certainly
866-748-8958  for  more  information.give  couples  a  wide  range of experiences.
3. Mount  Desert  Island  -  MaineAs for your wedding venue, you have many
outstanding choices on Vancouver Island, from
What's so special about Mount Desert Islandpublic parks to elegant hotels. Do check out
in Maine? The beaches, the vistas, andthe Sooke Harbour House on Whiffen Spit
Acadia National Park are just a few of theBeach, which offers weddings on the beach and
reasons why you should consider Mount Desertin gardens with 180 degree Pacific Ocean
Island. Another reason is the number ofviews. Sooke Harbour House has the
"Best of" lists which Mount Desert Islanddistinction of winning the Wine Spectator
finds  itself  on  year  after  year.Grand Award for 2006, offering one of
Canada's five best wine lists. Call them at
Bar Harbor is the most popular town on the250-642-3421 for more information.
island, with Frenchman Bay being a



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