The Inn at English Harbour hosts sweepstakes winner during Antigua’s Month of Romance
June is the “Month of Romance” in Antigua – also known as the Heart of the Caribbean – and one starry-eyed couple from Atlanta exchanged their wedding vows with a luxurious celebrity destination wedding held among the beautiful woodlands and natural white-sand Caribbean beaches at The Inn of English Harbour. Adrienne Scales and Myreon Smith won the exclusive wedding package as part of a sweepstakes sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and other key industry stakeholders.
At the Inn, destination weddings in a Caribbean paradise become pure nuptial bliss. Surrounded by colonial charm made even more beguiling by a recent $1.5 million renovation, the Inn at English Harbour features beautiful gardens, an open terrace with stunning views over English Harbour, a superb sandy white beach and smiling, exceptional service. One of the most picturesque parts of Antigua, marked by the passage of naval hero Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, English Harbour provides an alluring blend of history and charm, a relaxed and natural atmosphere in one of the most unique locations in the West Indies. Yet just two minutes by water taxi reside the restaurants and nightlife of bustling English Harbour. Now more than ever, the historic charm of the resort’s colonial design converges harmoniously with modern-age conveniences and the natural splendor of Antigua to present a uniquely 21st-century take on paradise.
This year’s 2009 Celebrity Destination Wedding featured special guest Indashio, a 23 year old fashion designer, magazine editor, celebrity stylist and entrepreneur, who won the first series of the VHI reality show “Glam God.” The eight-episode reality series hosted by film and television superstar, Vivica A Fox, was designed to find the next hot celebrity stylist who has what it takes to be a visionary in fashion trends, and can raise the bar in Celebrity style.
The wedding attire was provided by the internationally acclaimed fashion line, Demetrios’ Brides and wedding bands by Colombian Emeralds. The Inn’s sous chef provided the wedding cake, and other local providers also participated: Photography by Photo Fantasy, Flowers by Exotic Flowers, Hair and Make-up by Mingles.
From intimate affairs for two to larger gatherings with family and friends, the Inn can help you create your customized dream wedding, overlooking no details. Its Wedding Package features a guaranteed upgrade to a luxurious suite for the bride and groom when booking a Cabana; a champagne breakfast for the wedding couple, served on the balcony the morning after the wedding; all registration and legal fees (excluding transportation to town); one-tier Caribbean fruit wedding cake, decorated in your colors; ceremonial flowers for the bride and groom. Planning your wedding closer to home? The Inn also has a package available for newly married couples their honeymoon.
Escape the Cold at the Newly Renovated Inn at English Harbour
As the seasons change, the temperature cools and winter beckons, your thoughts may wander to planning your next vacation, preferably someplace warm, beautiful, luxurious and exclusive. A getaway to the island of Antigua, also known as the Heart of the Caribbean, ensures bright sunshine, warm weather and crystal clear waters while a week-long stay at The Inn at English Harbour guarantees that you experience your vacation in luxury, elegance and comfort. And now, with The Inn’s November Special, you can escape the arrival of cold winter weather and relax in warmth at a tropical paradise.
For the month of November only, guests who book a six-night stay at The Inn receive a complimentary seventh night. Rates for the 2009 season start at $600 a night, which include taxes and service charges as well as breakfast and dinner.
For the month of November only, guests who book a six-night stay at The Inn receive a complimentary seventh night. Rates for the 2009 season start at $600 a night, which include taxes and service charges as well as breakfast and dinner.
The Reef is Open for the Summer!
Although the Inn at English Harbour is closed for the summer, the on site restaurant, The Reef, is still open!
A Wedding Story at the Inn...
It’s hidden. A wrong turn, and you might miss this heavenly escape from the hustle of life. Decorated with local fauna and flowers, The Inn, nestled gently between hills in English Harbour was selected for this year’s Celebrity Destination Wedding winners Adrienne Scales and Myreon Smith. In an intimate ceremony on the sand, the couple exchanged vows amidst a truly tropical backdrop of the setting sun, casting soft hues of orange over the gathering, enclosed with flowers from Exotic Floral. Adding to the gentle lull of the waves, local pannist Lacu Samuel gently serenaded the couple throughout the ceremony – the perfect soundtrack to this tropical slice of heaven. As the justice of the peace and the minister both shared brief words of encouragement, the couple faced each other, eyes locked, and gently whispered "I love you" to each other. As Myreon begins to repeat his vows, a tear escapes from Adrienne’s eye and trickles down her cheek, leading the path for a few more tears to follow suit. Beautiful in appearance and in their love, it’s easy to see that for moments at a time, they block out everything and everyone around them. The focus is on the this new and exciting venture they’ve begun together, and with the uncertainty of life that lies ahead of them, perhaps magnified by the gentle rushing of the sea against the shore, the couple is sure of one thing in their life – their love for each other. Exchanging their beautiful rings from Colombian Emeralds, the official jewellery providers for Destination Weddings, the couple squeeze each other’s hands tightly and the small gathering of tourism officials, guests, and special guests from the Sunshine Home for Girls applaud the newlyweds. In fact, one girl was so moved by the beauty and honesty in Adrienne and Myreon’s exchange of vows that she couldn’t help but cry.
Moving over to the pink and ivory decorated table, the couple each holds a glass as they prepare for the sand ceremony. Although it may have been made famous by the bachelorette couple Trista and Ryan, in Antigua and Barbuda and across the Caribbean the sand ceremony has replaced the candle lighting ceremony for decades. With Adrienne pouring the pink Barbuda sand and Myreon pouring Antigua’s pristine white sand into a square vase, the two symbolise the inseparable nature of their union. As the Justice of the Peace gives her final charge, for a moment, Adrienne and Myreon once again tune out the people. Looking deeply into each other’s eyes, Myreon’s eyes now misting over as well, Adrienne whispers to him, "You’re now my husband." Myreon, his slight smile widening into a full grin, returns, "And you’re now my wife." Sealing the exchange with a soft and passionate kiss, the crowd once again erupts into applause as they congratulate the couple. Ahhhh. Beautiful, short, sweet and romantic to the last ray of sunset, the Destination Wedding did not disappoint the happy couple in making Antigua and Barbuda an ideal choice for their nuptials. Congratulating the couple after their cake cutting ceremony, tourism officers Derede Samuel-Whitlock and Shermain Jeremy thanked all involved parties, including the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, wedding planner Manuela Henry at The Inn, and a host of other key parties, namely celebrity stylist and winner if VH1’s premiere Glam God, Indashio, who styled the wedding party. After their address, the tourism officers also thanked the nine travel agents for being present, the a handful from the Score 100 initiative, which will see 100 travel agents from around the world visit Antigua and Barbuda before Carnival. In a previous press release Samuel-Whitlock also noted that the Celebrity Destination Wedding initiative by the Ministry of Tourism is also a beautiful way to usher in and compliment the Romantic Rhythms Festival, which is slated to return next June. With sighs of satisfaction, having witnessed this beautiful exchange of this gorgeous couple, there’s one thought that lingers through the air. We locals have no need to be jealous. In fact, those on the outside peeping him have much to desire after getting a taste of this romantic tropical rapture gently folded into our breathtaking twin-island paradise. And that’s the realisation, that as far as weddings and paradise are concerned, we who reside here have only to step outside our doors and soak in this romantic ecstasy.
Moving over to the pink and ivory decorated table, the couple each holds a glass as they prepare for the sand ceremony. Although it may have been made famous by the bachelorette couple Trista and Ryan, in Antigua and Barbuda and across the Caribbean the sand ceremony has replaced the candle lighting ceremony for decades. With Adrienne pouring the pink Barbuda sand and Myreon pouring Antigua’s pristine white sand into a square vase, the two symbolise the inseparable nature of their union. As the Justice of the Peace gives her final charge, for a moment, Adrienne and Myreon once again tune out the people. Looking deeply into each other’s eyes, Myreon’s eyes now misting over as well, Adrienne whispers to him, "You’re now my husband." Myreon, his slight smile widening into a full grin, returns, "And you’re now my wife." Sealing the exchange with a soft and passionate kiss, the crowd once again erupts into applause as they congratulate the couple. Ahhhh. Beautiful, short, sweet and romantic to the last ray of sunset, the Destination Wedding did not disappoint the happy couple in making Antigua and Barbuda an ideal choice for their nuptials. Congratulating the couple after their cake cutting ceremony, tourism officers Derede Samuel-Whitlock and Shermain Jeremy thanked all involved parties, including the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, wedding planner Manuela Henry at The Inn, and a host of other key parties, namely celebrity stylist and winner if VH1’s premiere Glam God, Indashio, who styled the wedding party. After their address, the tourism officers also thanked the nine travel agents for being present, the a handful from the Score 100 initiative, which will see 100 travel agents from around the world visit Antigua and Barbuda before Carnival. In a previous press release Samuel-Whitlock also noted that the Celebrity Destination Wedding initiative by the Ministry of Tourism is also a beautiful way to usher in and compliment the Romantic Rhythms Festival, which is slated to return next June. With sighs of satisfaction, having witnessed this beautiful exchange of this gorgeous couple, there’s one thought that lingers through the air. We locals have no need to be jealous. In fact, those on the outside peeping him have much to desire after getting a taste of this romantic tropical rapture gently folded into our breathtaking twin-island paradise. And that’s the realisation, that as far as weddings and paradise are concerned, we who reside here have only to step outside our doors and soak in this romantic ecstasy.
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