In the Hawaiian language, the word Keauhou means “a
new beginning.” What better place for couples to embark on their
new life together than at a place named Keauhou? Seems it would be
a natural draw for those seeking a site to tie the knot or to share
a romantic honeymoon.
Why not do both? Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort &
Spa is situated in a scenic oceanfront setting that helps make a
dream wedding in paradise become a reality.
Stretching along the coastline, the resort provides
an exotic backdrop for its Bayside Wedding Center, which includes
the Bayside Chapel, an emerald lawn and quaint gazebo.
For a more dramatic location, couples may opt for
“love on the lava.” Perched on a lava rock promontory at the edge
of the Pacific, the stark black rock exudes its own beauty and
power to make for memorable photography. Topped with soft white
sand, the rock promontory has quickly become a favorite for sharing
nuptials.
To ensure a stress-free destination wedding, the
resort’s Director of Special Occasions handles all the details from
appointments for the bride at Hoola Spa to a tee time for the groom
at nearby Kona Country Club. An in-house florist and resort
executive chef add to the list of professionals who make planning a
Sheraton Keauhou Bay wedding simple and smooth.
“I think brides are quite surprised when they find
out how easy it really is to plan a wedding when they are not
actually here,” remarked Natalie Cone, director of special
occasions. “With e-mail being such a great communication tool, I
can correspond efficiently with the couple, share pictures of the
location, the flowers, the cake and really ease her potential
stress.”
Cone continued, “After eight years of wedding and
event planning, I think I can anticipate almost anything, and I can
handle pretty much any ‘off the wall’ request whatever it takes to
make the couple’s wedding perfect for them.”
The resort’s Romance Package is designed for
couples seeking a balance of fun and relaxation. In addition to
accommodations, the plan covers daily buffet or room service
breakfast for two, 30-minute Hoola Spa couple’s massage and
25-minute Jacuzzi, daily mai tai reception at Crystal Blue, and
champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries welcome amenity. Rates
for Deluxe Ocean Front accommodations are $345 per night, based on
double occupancy, with a minimum four-night stay.
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa features 521
spacious guestrooms and suites with the ultra-comfortable Sheraton
“Sweet Sleeper” beds, and resort-wide wireless Internet access.
Other amenities include the multilevel Manta Ray Super Slide &
Pool with 200-foot-long lava tube waterslide, one-of-a-kind Manta
Ray Experience, Hoola Spa, convention center, daily children’s
program, shopping and dining options.
888-488-3535
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