HOT SPOT
Saratoga, Wyoming
Lynn Easton, Easton Events
@eastoneventsWhy it’s special This small West-
ern town has a big draw: Brush
Creek Ranch, a working cattle
ranch turned 30,000-acre luxury
getaway that’s basically a grown-
up sleepaway camp. The wedding
Take over Brush Creek Ranch’s
Lodge & Spa, and have your
ceremony on the open range or
inside the Cowboy Chapel.
For the reception, dress up the
resort’s Trailhead Lodge or the
newly opened Saddle Barn for an
authentic Western time. Insider
advice Enhance the weekend
with activities like horseback
riding, ATV excursions, and fly-
fishing. Epic views make for
memorable ceremonies and pre-
and post-wedding parties that
can go late into the night: There’s
no need to worry about a noise
ordinance! brushcreekranch.comHOT SPOT
Montecito,
California
Mindy Weiss, Mindy Weiss Party
Consultants @mindyweissWhy it’s special An iconic
coastal getaway that dates
back to the 1800s, this beach
community has some of the
loveliest natural backdrops
in the country. The wedding
Host the big day at Rosewood
Miramar Beach, which opened
in March—a property that feels
like a grand estate and boasts
fabulous event lawns with views
of the ocean. After the cere-
mony, move inside for dinner in
the gorgeous and elegant
Chandelier ballroom (it seats
up to 350!). Insider advice
Take your guests to Lotusland,
a unique botanical garden
in Montecito; stop at Jeannine’s
for the best pancakes around.
rosewoodhotels.com/en/
miramar-beach-montecitoHOT SPOT
San Miguel
de Allende, Mexico
Jesse Tombs, Alison Events
Planning & Design @alison_events
Why it’s special The city is
magical, with its terraced cobble-
stone streets lined with colorful
haciendas, cafés, and shops.
The wedding Transport the
group to Luna Escondida, a 15-
minute drive outside of town in
the central highlands. It has vast
lush gardens, two beautiful indoor
dining options, and a shaded
trellis garden that are perfect for
the ceremony or day-after brunch.
Insider advice Plan to go in the
dryer months of April and May.
Reserve a room-block at the
charming Belmond Casa de Sierra
Nevada or Hotel Matilda. San
Miguel is famous for its rooftop
bars (try the Luna at the Rose-
wood hotel) and food scene (the
Restaurant, Áperi, or La Única).
lunaescondida.com
destination wedding hot spotsFrom top: Serve
dinner outside at Luna
Escondida; Brush
Creek Ranch’s fancy
teepees invite you in.
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