The Adirondack Region

 

Celebrate Romance, Naturally at High Peaks Resort! It's the day you dreamed of all your life.

Choose a destination that lives up to those dreams. With its stunning Adirondack mountain views, sparkling lakes and amazing natural beauty, Lake Placid is a place that borders on magical and High Peaks Resort is here to make your wedding day just that. Our wedding planners can turn your dreams into a reality by designing your wedding to be the experience you've always imagined. Whether you envision a lakeside wedding with stunning views of the mountains or a candlelit poolside ceremony, High Peaks Resort will create the celebration of your fantasies to the delight of your family and friends. Our planners will work with you to ensure that every detail of this special day is taken care of, from decor to flowers to your wedding cake. Wedding weekend includes: complimentary deluxe accommodations for the couple on their wedding night, bottle of champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries, menu tasting for up to four guests, personalized wedding cake, champagne toast, chair covers with sashes, parquet dance floor and more, with a minimum of 50 guests.

Celebrate your special wedding with friends and family in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of NY. Situated on 360 beautiful acres, surrounded by thousands of acres of Forever Wilderness Land and overlooking a pristine Thirteenth lake, Garnet Hill is the perfect setting for a wedding in any season.

Wedding parties at Garnet Hill reserve the entire Inn for two nights of the special weekend to include the rehearsal dinner as well as the ceremony and reception. The entire wedding party and guests enjoy a true Adirondack experience for the weekend. Since guests generally take responsibility for the cost of their rooms at our special wedding prices, bridal party costs for this whole weekend event are generally the same as single day ceremonies. Each guest’s room rate includes breakfast and full use of our facilities, allowing the bridal party and family and friends to enjoy all meals together as well as opportunities for hiking, canoeing, swimming, and just spending relaxed time together on our beautiful campus.  Because we have only your guests when we hold this type of event, we can be most flexible in accommodating each wedding party’s individual preferences regarding schedule, menus and any other special requirements. 

The team at Garnet Hill is dedicated to providing an incredible weekend, from the Friday night events to the departing breakfast, our warm and friendly team of  Inn Keeper, Chef, Wedding Coordinator, front desk and wait staff are at your service. Room rates $119 - $159 per night (double occupancy). Wedding party room is complementary.

The Inn's two night New York Honeymoon package includes breakfast each morning, dinner one evening, a spa service for each person, and a luxurious suite robe to take home. $1,350 per couple including tax and gratuity for two evenings, available through August 31, 2011. Included in the stay are the Inn's complimentary rowboats, paddle boats, canoes and kayaks, private sandy beach on pristine Mirror Lake, heated outdoor pool overlooking Mirror Lake, heated Adirondack-themed indoor pool with a whirlpool and sauna, afternoon tea with homemade chocolate chip cookies, tennis court with complimentary rackets and balls, a spectacular view of Mirror Lake and the Adirondack High Peaks, and live music at The Cottage or Täste Bistro Friday and Saturday nights. An open-minded Adirondack enclave in the heart of the mountains, the hotel offers elegant rooms and private suites, three unique restaurants, a luxurious full-service spa and is located just 2 blocks from Main Street – lined with shopping, nightlife and eateries.

Capital-Saratoga Region

Congratulations NY! Save the Date 07/24/11! Grab your loved one and head for a celebration escape at the Best Western Albany Airport Inn. Just ask for our Romantic Retreat Package and let the fun of wedding celebrations begin! The Romantic Retreat Package includes……..Single King Accommodations for 1 night, Romantic Dinner for Two, Champagne & Strawberries for $139.99. Upgrade to a Romantic Breakfast in Bed! $159.99.*Some restrictions may apply Don’t forget to ask about our complete wedding reception packages and wedding room blocks.

Enjoy your special day at the Crowne Plaza City Center, Albany, NY. We are proud to offer specialized reception only and traditional wedding package to suit your budget and specific needs. Silver Package - Minimum of 25 guests Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee, Tazo® Teas, Hazelnut, Vanilla, Raspberry & Almond Coffee Syrups, Variety of Premium Biscotti, Cinnamon Sticks & Crystallized Sugar Sticks Butler Passed Champagne Toast *Specialized J&S Watkins Wedding Cake Inclusive Ceremony and Reception Room access for 1.5 Hours $29.00 per person, inclusive of service charges and taxes. Gold Package - Minimum of 25 guests Domestic Cheese, Fresh Crudités and Dip, or Sliced Seasonal Fresh Board (choose 1) Butler Passed Champagne Toast; One Hour of Open Bar: Call Brand Liquors, Imported and Domestic Beer, House Wine, Assorted Soft Drinks, Juices and Bottled Waters A selection of (3) Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres *Specialized J&S Watkins Wedding Cake Inclusive Ceremony and Reception Room access for 1.5 Hours $52.00 per person, inclusive of service charges and taxes. Platinum Package - Minimum of 25 guests International Cheese Board Display; Butler Passed Champagne Toast; One Hour of Open Bar: Call Brand Liquors, Imported and Domestic Beer, House Wine, Assorted Soft Drinks, Juices and Bottled Waters ; A selection of (3) Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres *Specialized J&S Watkins Wedding Cake; Choice of either a Chef attended Pasta Bar Or A Chef Carved, Roasted Turkey with Traditional Condiments & Silver Dollar Rolls. Inclusive Ceremony and Reception Room access for 1.5 Hours. $75.00 per person, inclusive of service charges and taxes.

Celebrate your love at the premier upstate New York wedding destination, the Desmond. Winner of the 2011 "Best Hotel" award for four consecutive years, let the Desmond set the perfect mood with our Romance Package. The Desmond Romance Package includes: Deluxe accommodations for two in a king canopy room; Bottle of Champagne; Strawberries with whipped cream for two; $70 food credit for use in our award-winning restaurants; Late check-out; *Restrictions - package based on hotel availability. Does not include gratuities or applicable taxes. Can not be combined with other packages or promotions.Package price: $229.00 based on double occupancy.

Wed at the Historic Glen Sanders Mansion set on the banks of the Mohawk River in Scotia, NY. Mazzone Hospitality is pleased to offer a special wedding celebration package starting at $60.00 per person. Your guests will enjoy a lavish cocktail hour featuring an abundant stationary hors d’oeuvres display, a bountiful selection of butler passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a sit down dinner including appetizer, choice of entrees, and wedding cake. The special package also includes complimentary beer, wine, champagne and soft beverages for five hours. The Glen Sanders Mansion Inn features 22 guestrooms and two bridal suites with a free continental breakfast.

Romance Package at the Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center -Let the romance begin! There's just something about a luxurious hotel room that makes whispered sweet nothings sound even sweeter. Add a touch of elegance, a hint of indulgence, and you've got the makings of our Romance Package. During your stay, you'll enjoy: Early check-in, if available upon request ;In-room sparkling wine or cider upon arrival; As always, access to hotel fitness center, pool and whirlpool; Full breakfast for two in our Great American Grill; Late check-out, if available upon request. Rates vary.

Chautauqua-Allegheny Region

Allow us to host your ceremony and reception at The Lucille Ball –Desi Arnaz Center.  With our facility’s set replicas from I Love Lucy, a Museum dedicated to the lives of Lucy and Desi, and the 88-person capacity “Tropicana Room” – a re-creation of Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan night club, we offer the most unique venue in town. The Tropicana Room is comfortably able to hold up to 88 people with ample space for dancing and live entertainment.  In addition, the Center has available two wonderful year-round attractions! The Lucy Desi Museum, where you will receive an intimate look into the lives of “The First Couple of Comedy” and The Desilu Playhouse, which is devoted to the I Love Lucy series and namesake LA production studio. Desilu Playhouse includes exact re-creations of the iconic sets. Heighten your guests’ experience by making the tour part of, or the entire setting of, your event. The Lucy Desi Museum is an ideal space for hosting cocktail receptions and social gatherings. Let your guests wander through exhibits of the most beloved show in entertainment history, then dance the night away in The Tropicana Room. Package Includes: Facility rental of the Tropicana Room, Museum and Playhouse, to be used for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; Free private admission for guests of the Desilu Playhouse & The Lucy-Desi Museum, a $20.00 per person value; Use of all Audio Visual equipment at no charge; 15% discount to the museum giftshop Package Price: $1100.

Finger Lakes Region

It's finally time to say "I Do", and what better way to do this than with a cozy group of friends and family at the Black Sheep Inn!  Your big day is important and so are the smallest details.  Let the Black Sheep Inn, an intimate historically restored Octagon home located in the Finger Lakes become your backdrop for a day of joy & love. The Black Sheep Inn will assist with the many finer details of turning your afternoon or early evening ceremony into a dream come true.  Pricing for the Taylor Suite for three nights, Inn grounds, romantic candlelit breakfast for 2, departure brunch and mini reception begin at $3000.00 for 25 guests, this includes taxes and gratuity.  Your package includes the following: 3 Nights stay for you & your partner in our Taylor Suite, 1 candle lit breakfast for 2, Signature Inn Basket in Room, Use of the Inn and Grounds for the day of your ceremony and photos, 4 hours of consultation time with Inn event planner, a departure Brunch for your 25 guests on the final morning of your wedding weekend. Note:  All guests accommodations are additional as are additional amenities like photographers, florists, wedding cake etc...

The following is included for all wedding receptions happening at the Radisson Hotel Corning: Private room available for the Bridal Party for the duration of the Wedding Reception On Site Wedding Ceremony available Complimentary Accommodations for the newlyweds on your Wedding night as indicated in the individual Wedding Package Personalized Web page with Special Room Rates for Wedding Guests Mirrors and Candle Centerpiece Votive Candles for Dinner Tables On-Site Wedding Ceremony & Reception Coordinator Complimentary Cake Cutting and Plating Services Floor Length Table Linens Variety of Linens Wedding Packages may be adjusted to reflect your personal style!

Greater Niagara Region

Let Niagara USA play host to your destination wedding. With the thundering waters of Niagara Falls and majestic beauty of one of the world's wonders setting the stage, say ‘I do’ in the honeymoon capital of the world. Niagara USA has long been a destination that has symbolized love and with passage of the Marriage Equality Act, Niagara USA is prepared to be a premier “Rainbow Romance” destination and the honeymoon capital for all! Niagara USA is now offering the Rainbow Romance package, which is the perfect way for couples to celebrate their love in Niagara Falls USA. With this package, receive a minimum one-night stay, at one of Niagara USA’s most romantic hotels, The Barton Hill Hotel & Spa, including a complimentary bottle of champagne, and breakfast for two served right to your door. Add to your romantic getaway by purchasing optional attraction tickets to some of Niagara USA’s most iconic and romantic attractions. Discover the Niagara Falls State Park and travel on the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds, which will take you within feet of the majestic cataracts of Niagara, sample the regions best wines on the Niagara USA Wine Trail or explore history at attractions like Old Fort Niagara or the Lockport Locks & the Erie Canal and make your special day or honeymoon in Niagara USA a memorable one. Come explore the romance and beauty of Niagara Falls and let us share in your special day!

Hudson Valley Region

Bear Mountain has a long standing tradition of creating unforgettable Weddings from intimate to extravagant and traditional to the unexpected. Our team works closely with each couple to guarantee a cherished memory by selecting the perfect ceremony site and reception venue, planning a decadent  reception menu with our world-class chef and offering embellishment and entertainment recommendations. Starting July 24th through November 30th we would like to offer our Friday package pricing for a Saturday event at the Overlook Lodge through 2012. Take advantage of this fabulous deal by contacting our Catering Manager at 845-786-2731 or catering@visitbearmountain.com.

Cruise to a Happy Ever After aboard the Pride of the Hudson -The "Pride of the Hudson" ventures beyond banquet halls and offers a romantic and unique setting for your special day. Let the majestic Hudson Highlands scenery, sunset skies and stars create a stunning backdrop for your perfect wedding on the river. Your special guests are ours too. We'll supply a choice of ceremony officiants, bar options, caterers, photographers, DJs, overnight accommodations and help with whatever is needed to create the day you've been dreaming about. Mention this offer when booking and receive a $25 per hour discount. Cruises depart from the Newburgh Landing in Newburgh.

Priced From: $ 110.00 per person; Valid From: Aug 01, 2011 To Dec 31, 2011; Includes: Dinner. Description: Proudly serving the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities, Honor's Haven Resort & Spa looks forward to creating unforgettable memories for that once in a lifetime event; Your Wedding Day! Capture the essence of who you are as a couple with style & flair while immersing yourself & your guests in the natural beauty of rolling landscapes, breathtaking gardens, stunning mountain views and luminescent lakeside ceremonies. August & September Weddings - Save 15%!

Great News! The Alpine Osteria Bed and Breakfast, located right on New York's Belleayre Mountain at an elevation of 2000 feet, is ready to welcome all wedding parties to our home. If you want that "home away from home" feeling, but with an amazing amount of privacy at the same time, then please visit our website and contact us so we can assist you. Mention you saw this on iloveny.com and receive a 20% discount for a minimum two night stay, good thru December 20, 2011!

Say "I do" to a trip to the newly renovated Courtyard Poughkeepsie, nestled in the beautiful Hudson River Valley of New York. The Courtyard Poughkeepsie Romance Package includes: Rates starting at $174; Accommodations; Sparkling wine upon arrival (non-alcoholic option available); Breakfast for two; 1pm late check-out.

What could be more romantic than getting married inside an historic 1820 home or outside under our gorgeous sycamore tree? At located in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley we take all of the work out of the wedding so that you can really enjoy your special day. Included: A wedding officiate; bridal bouquet and/or boutonnieres; wedding cake by Sweet Ladycakes; dinner for two including appetizer, entree, dessert and a bottle of champagne or wine ($30 max. for the alcohol); witness; two nights in the best available room at the time of the booking; two gourmet breakfasts; all taxes and tips! Total cost - $1500. All legal documents must be complete before the marriage ceremony can be performed.

Starting July 25, 2011 - Let our practiced wedding staff create an intimate, romantic experience for just the two of you. We’ll handle all the details and create a perfect, unforgettable setting for the most special day of your life. 2 Night Packages include: Accommodations in our Adirondack style Lodge, or in the luxurious suites of our adults-only Inn. Onsite ceremony in the spectacular Great Room. Professional photographer for one hour, photo album of prints and print CD. VIP Couples Suite - a massage and soak for two in our private Couples Massage Suite. Bottle of Private Label Champagne. A special 5-course tasting menu for your wedding night dinner. Wedding confection for two served with dinner. Turndown service complete with rose petals, lit fireplace and candles. A wedding gift from our Country Store. Package starts at $2,100 for Lodge and $2,400 for Inn, based on availability.

The Hotel Sierra Fishkill is offering a 25% discount off the “Best Available Rate” when booking a block of rooms on a Thursday or Sunday evening.  In addition the couple will receive a complimentary room for every 15 room nights booked.  Please call the Sales Department for further details.  This offer expires March 2012.

The Stone House is a stunning 300 year old Dutch estate on the banks of the Esopus Creek. Our beautiful, uncluttered, luxury B&B can accommodate guests in style. Have your ceremony in a wooded arbor overlooking the water, or in the large front parlor with 18th century wide plank floors, beams and fireplace. We can accommodate a big tent in the garden for larger events, and the house itself is perfect for more intimate gatherings. Wedding packages start at $5,000 for accommodation for two nights in five luxury rooms with in-room bathrooms and three course gourmet breakfasts, with use of the all interior public spaces of the house and two acres of gardens and four acres of woodland including frontage on the Esopus Creek for the ceremony, cocktails, photographs and reception. We can help you find quality local caterers, florists, photographers and officiants.

Book a wedding at the Rhinecliff and the couple will receive a gift certification for a complimentary 2 nite w/ dinner return visit for their anniversary or special occasion use. Elegant, Hudson River Hotel nestled on the banks of the Hudson, The Rhinecliff is the perfect location for a truly memorable Hudson Valley wedding. Stunning views, award winning cuisine, British charm. Luxurious facilities - lavish bridal suite, guest rooms, unrestricted-views, Three event areas - Riverview Room, Garden & Grand Patio. Offering full-service event management, restaurant/bar, late finishes, after-parties, rehearsal dinners, morning-after brunches, ceremonies. From intimate to weddings for 250. Allow us to host your dream day at the Rhinecliff.

We are happy to congratulate all New Yorkers because everyone has the legal right to marriage and happiness! We look forward to providing you with a beautiful location, off the beaten path from the traffic and craze of Route 9. Our 36 guestrooms include suites and deluxe rooms that have recently been renovated to reveal a brand new look! If you are engaged and are looking for a venue give us a call and allow us to be part of your special day. Our events coordinator will personally make sure that from start to finish your wedding plans go smoothly. We are offering 10% off our wedding packages in celebration of this new law!

We are offering a 10% discount for available dates through April 30, 2012. The Locust Grove Estate is a wonderful place for events – we can accommodate up to 150 guests for a ceremony and reception. Poughkeepsie’s Marriott Courtyard is within walking distance of the estate, making it ideal for destination weddings. Many couples invite their guests to stay an extra day to enjoy the estate’s 200 acres of gardens and landscaped grounds, or to enjoy the natural and historic attractions that the Hudson Valley is famous for!

Cunneen Hackett has hosted weddings in the parlors, as well as in the theater. The Center is a unique venue for those couples who are planning a smaller scope wedding-the theater can seat 200 for a ceremony & the Victorian parlors can accommodate up to 75 for ceremony/reception purposes. Couples who have an interest in historic sites or those with artistic/cultural backgrounds make a very happy match with the facilities at the Cunneen Hackett Arts Center. Booking the 130 year old Victorian Theater for a wedding between now and 7/24/12 will enable the couple to have their names or a brief inscription of choice on a brass plate that will be attached to the lobby/"adopt a chair" plaque.

Le Chambord will offer if they book a wedding at Le Chambord we will offer a free first anniversary dinner for the happy couple.

Celebrate your new life together with an intimate Private Chef Dinner Reception at our charming Inn. The menu is Farm to Table, seasonally prepared and designed for you and your partner. Invite three more couples and the entire Inn is yours for the celebrations. Prices vary per room, $175 - $250. Private Chef Dinner Celebration per couple: $300. We can create an Adventure (kayaking, hiking, rock climbing), Winery and Spa Package in addition to the Dinner Celebration. Contact Valerie @ Le Petit Chateau info@lepetitchateauinn.com.

The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Poughkeepsie NY proudly congratulates and welcomes marriages between same-sex couples. To browse our wedding packages to see which option fulfills your dreams. It’s time to celebrate the right to unite at The Clarion Hotel, our sincerity and communication is what sets up apart. We know you have a very personalized wedding idea and we want to help to make that dream come true and celebrate in the long awaited and welcomed NYC I Do campaign for you and your guests. Let our years of wedding reception experience in planning, attention to details and make-it-happen attitude work for both of you so that you can sit back and enjoy your guests and celebrate in full fashion. We truly want to exceed even your expectations. 10% off wedding package good until July 30th, 2012.The Clarion Hotel is the place to have an affair to remember!

Long Island Region

Although the Glen Cove Mansion has always welcomed LGBT weddings, they are celebrating New York’s historic Marriage Equality law with a rainbow edition of their iPad wedding announced this spring. Glen Cove Mansion is providing LGBT couples married in 2011, and holding their celebration at the Mansion, with a new iPad 2 outfitted with a Rainbow Case – loaded with their wedding pictures*. Called the “Show Your Pride Wedding,” Glen Cove Mansion is also waving the ceremony fee and including butler style champagne at wedding event (either ceremony or reception). The Mansion can also suggest officiating clergy to the couple. To celebrate each LGBT couple’s 1st Anniversary in 2012, Glen Cove Mansion Hotel is welcoming them back for complimentary overnight accommodations. In addition to a first-class guestroom, Glen Cove Mansion will provide the couple with breakfast for two and a celebratory bottle of champagne. Glen Cove Mansion is the only mansion hotel on Long Island’s historic North Shore Gold Coast with 187 guest rooms, and many of the original appointments remaining in the historic Pratt family country house. The Mansion’s Wedding Planning experts and European-trained Executive Chef can completely customize a couple’s wedding dinner & reception to your exact specifications. * Minimum of 125 guests, $150 per person Contact: (516) 674-2955 ; eMail: GCMreservations@GlenCoveMansion.com

Say yes to an oceanfront wedding. To love. To a rooftop poolside ceremony. To gourmet organic cuisine. To watching the sunrise over the Atlantic from a luxury suite. 15 minutes from JFK and 25 miles from Manhattan. The perfect wedding is closer than you think. For a truly spectacular Long Island wedding with breathtaking ocean views, trust your special day to the Allegria Hotel. Located on the south shore of Long Island, this chic and sophisticated destination is becoming one of the most coveted destinations in all of New York. Allow the Allegria’s award-winning Executive Chef Todd Jacobs renowned for his gourmet cuisine, to design a customized menu for your wedding reception - from a sumptuous ballroom banquet to a sunset cocktail party on the roof or a beachfront lobster bake. With stunning Atlantic Ocean views and a captivating boardwalk setting, weddings at the new Allegria Hotel are spectacular in every season. The Allegria would like to make you feel welcome on your special day. Make sure to ask for the special: Two Hearts Package at $299 pp; or its Rainbow Package for just $144 pp. Contact the Allegria Hotel for food selection choices and options. Contact: Jackie Salorio jsalorio@allegriahotel.com

Book by Sept. 1 and receive a bonus 10% off the Rainbow Pride Wedding Reception Celebrate the love of your life with the wedding of a lifetime at Danfords Hotel & Marina. Surrounded by spectacular views of Port Jefferson Harbor, this extraordinary boutique hotel is breathtakingly beautiful. Our experienced wedding planners will design a complete wedding package just for you. One wedding hosted at a time so your celebration is as special as your love. Outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours. Delicious menus and impeccable service. Intimate family events or up to a 175-guest reception in our elegantly refurbished ballroom. Rehearsal dinner and after-wedding breakfast in a private room or in WAVE, our new restaurant and lounge. Overnight accommodations for you and your guests in your choice of completely renovated amenity-rich rooms and suites with luxurious spa-inspired, glass enclosed showers. On-premises spa and salon services available. Close to Manhattan as well as a wealth of Long Island attractions including golf courses, wineries and historic Port Jefferson Village. Contact: Amy Simpson Email: asimpson@danfords.com

Discover all that Long Island has to offer at the beautiful and comfortable Crowne Plaza Long Island. The Crowne Plaza Long Island has 166 rooms and 12 executive suites and is located only 8 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport, and 5 miles from Ronkonkoma station of the Long Island Railroad. Just a train ride away from Manhattan or a short ride to the Hamptons. Plus, there's great shopping, dining and exciting entertainment at the Tanger Outlet Centers at Riverhead and Deer Park, Patchouge Theatre, Westhampton Performing Arts, Brookhaven Amphitheatre and Gateway Playhouse. When you come to Long Island we know what you need. The Crowne Plaza would like to welcome you for your special day. Please ask about our special ‘Save the Date 7-24-11” reception. Contact: Eileen Connelly.

The Hilton Long Island/Huntington hotel is a first class, full-service hotel situated in the heart of the Melville business district in the center of Long Island, New York. The Hilton Huntington/Long Island, NY hotel is just one mile south of the Long Island Expressway and New York Interstate 495, easily accessible to the Hamptons, Jones Beach and New York City. Experience the best Long Island has to offer at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington, NY hotel. Located between New York City and Montauk, our exquisite Long Island hotel in Melville offers you the allure of big-city excitement and the escape of rural tranquility. Sample a delicious Pinot Noir at a nearby Hampton’s winery. Take in a dazzling Broadway show. Lounge on nearby soft white-sand beaches. Our 5 hour ‘Make It Official’ Wedding package includes: Customized menu to your liking; Deluxe open bar; Complimentary ceremony space; A complimentary suite for the happy couple; 2 complimentary rooms for the guests of your choice; Elegant chair covers and linens; Valet parking; Discounted room rates for your out of town guests. Mention you want to make it “Official” and your Breakfast is on us for the next morning up to 25 people! Minimum booking requirements may apply! Contact Deborah.Woodley@hilton.com !

New York City Region

A boutique hotel brand with five properties in Manhattan, offers Pride in the City featuring: Accommodations, Cocktails for a celebratory toast, Breakfast for two each morning, A symbolic White Knot to show your support for equality. With each packaged booked, Affinia Hotels will donate $10 to White Knot for Equality, a non-profit organization with a mission to achieve equal rights for the LGBT community. The White Knot symbol takes two traditional symbols of marriage-white and tying the knot-and combines them.* Available through the end of the year at three convenient NYC hotels: Affinia Manhattan (across from Madison Square Garden), Affinia Shelburne and Affinia Dumont (located in Murray Hill), Affinia Gardens (just blocks from Central Park) and Affinia 50 (steps from Rockefeller Plaza). To book visit www.affinia.com/Pride use promo code: PRIDE

Offering specials for weddings between same-sex couples to share in LGBT pride. The hotel offers two options for couples celebrating their wedding: Ceremony & Dinner Reception: Early check-in for the wedding party into a suite, Lunch brought into suite for up to 8 guests ,Hospitality suite pre-ceremony for the remainder of the wedding party, Coat check (depending on weather),Ceremony Room, One-hour deluxe cocktail reception, Five-course sit-down dinner, Five-hour open bar serving premium liquors, beer, wine and soft drinks, Champagne wedding toast with fresh strawberry garnish, Four-tiered wedding cake designed by Ron Ben-Isreal, Complimentary overnight stay for couple with champagne in room, Special room rates for out-of-town guests. Cocktail Reception: A small cocktail party in the Presidential Suite or Bar 10 for up to 50 people is perfect for couples who don’t want a big reception. Custom food, drink, and cake offerings are available. Call to speak with a wedding specialist.

With three locations in Chelsea, Midtown West and SoHo, this property invites LGBT couples and their families to celebrate with discounted nightly group rates and a hotel takeover option. For a flat, special rate, wedding guests can “take over” an entire GEM Hotel, starting at $10,000 per night, or an entire floor of the hotel. Rates are based on season and vary by hotel, which range from 39 to 81 guest rooms. The wedding couple will also receive a bottle of free champagne to toast their new life together. Built-in to the value-friendly group rates, guests will enjoy complimentary amenities including high-speed Internet access, premium bottled water and Wolfgang Puck coffee, all in a stylish setting.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has a long-standing LGBT program and in honor New York’s passage of the Marriage Equality Act, The Muse New York is offering a “Free to Be Just You and Me” honeymoon package through February 14. The package includes: Deluxe Suite accommodations; Rose petals scattered throughout the room; Red, white, or bubbly tasting in NIOS restaurant; In-room couples spa treatment; Two “his & his” or “hers & hers” leopard-print robes; Breakfast in bed for two. Rates starting at $999 per night, not including tax and gratuity and subject to availability. Package valid through February 14, 2012 and book with rate code NYWED at The Muse or by calling (877) 692-6873.