6 Black & Latino Owned Hotels with Elegant Wedding Packages

Whether you want to elope or have a huge ballroom wedding, planning can be overwhelming, exciting, hectic, and euphoric all at the same time!

Engaged couples and hopefuls need to look for a variety of ways to reduce mountains of stress from any of the challenges that come along with planning. In doing so, you can then focus on the fun of it all.

Below, this curated list will not only give you a start on selecting your wedding packages but also highlight 6 Black & Latino-owned hotels with elegant wedding packages committed to luxury and hospitality!

While you may find a few objectives that you will still want to add, these venues will take care of most of your special day to-dos. We will review location, pricing, honeymoon activities (should you decide to stay a few days), wedding package highlights, and our recommended wedding types to help you decide.

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1. Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa Weddings

Whether an intimate sunset wedding or a large oceanfront celebration, we’ve got everything you need to make your Vero Beach wedding vision a reality.

– Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa

Owners Gloria and Emilio Estefan added much of the vibrant luxury that is Miami to their beachfront resort. Whether you want to hear the soft crash of the waves as you walk down the aisle or see the beautiful arrangements of palm trees bordering your ceremony, this celebrity-owned resort partners with local vendors to make your dream day magical. Take a look at what Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa has to offer here.

Quick Facts:

Location – Vero Beach, FL (United States)
Owners – Gloria and Emilio Estefan
Price Range – $$ ($1,400 – $6,300+)
Honeymoon Options – skydiving, wildlife tours, paddleboard & kayak tours, couple massages, airboat adventures, local wineries, art museums, a late-night show at The Riverside Theater, and of course, sunrise/sunset beach picnics.
Recommended wedding type – intimate, destination

Wedding Package Highlights:

• Event Planning Services & Day Of Coordinator
• 30-Minute Ceremony / 4-Hour Reception ($250 Per Additional Hour) 
• Plated or buffet-style dinner 
• Three Hors d’ Oeurves for Cocktail Hour 
• Wedding Cake (1-4 Tiers based on Guest Count)
• Champagne Toast
• 4-Hour Deluxe Bar Package 
• One Night in an Oceanfront King Room for The Bride & Groom
• Valet Parking for Your Guests 
• Floor Length White Premium Linens 
• Bone China & Silver Serving Ware 
• White Ceremony Chairs with Chair Pads / Ivory Banquet Chairs for Reception
• Set up & tear down of all areas
• Amenity Delivered To Bride & Groom on the Night of Their Wedding 
• House Candle Centerpieces

2. Grand Weddings at the Salamander Resort

Our dedicated and experienced team of wedding planners will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your special day is unforgettable.

– Salamander Resort

When creating the Salamander Resort, Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of B.E.T. and owner/part owner of three professional Washington sports teams, had the vision of a personalized guest experience with a focus on elegance and luxury.

With these parameters in mind, you could finally have a fairy-tale wedding among the majestic horses in the Equestrian Center venue or hold up to 450 guests at the premier Grand Ballroom. Take a gander here.

Quick Facts:

Location – Middleburg, VA (United States)
Owners – Sheila Johnson (Co-Founder of B.E.T.)
Price Range- $$ ($1,500 – $4,000+)
Honeymoon Options – private spa cabanas, horseback riding (private trail rides), zip lining, guided river floats, falconry, golf, taste testing at any local winery, ziplining at Empower Adventures
Recommended wedding type – big wedding

Wedding package highlights:

• Wedding Cake
• Bridal Showers
• Spa Services
• Salon Services
• Rehearsal Dinner
• Babysitting Service
• Farewell Brunch
• Photographer/Videographer

3. Spice Island Beach Resort – Destination Wedding Packages

Our vision has always been to blend in and let Grenada’s beauty take the lead.

– Spice Island Beach Resort

The native exotic plants of Grenada (a Crown colony) and powder white sands are the effortless backdrop to the luxury envisioned Spice Island Beach Resort by Sir Royston Hopkin, the only Caribbean hotelier to be knighted by the Queen. After his passing, his family kept his pride in culture and heritage to be the driving force of the guest experience.

Such a personalized stake in the wedding experience leaves brides with reviews like MoonsterUK who says, “We love this resort so much that we got married here and couldn’t have had a more perfect wedding. From the moment we started discussing it with the wedding coordinator, we received personalized service. If you want a low-stress affair, they will organize everything for you.”

To escape among the bright green hills, gather beneath dancing palm trees, and be surrounded by the jewel blue Caribbean Sea, start your reservation here.

Quick Facts:

Location – St. George’s (Grenada)
Owners – Hopkin Family (Janelle, Nerissa, and Lady Betty)
Price Range – $$ ($6,000+)
Honeymoon Options – private beachside dinner, sunset cruise, couple’s massage, Annandale Waterfall & Forest Park, scuba diving, historical island tours, Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park, The Spice Basket, Saturday Hashing, Grand Etang National Park, ATV tours, sailing adventures, hiking, Grenada Spicemas Festival (if traveling in early August).
Recommended wedding type – intimate, destination

Wedding package highlights:

• Fresh fruit in room upon arrival
• Room upgrade subject to availability upon arrival
• Transfers for signing documents
• Marriage license fee
• Embassy signing fee
• Priest or Magistrate’s fee
• Preparation of marriage documents
• Certified marriage certificate
• Decorated wedding location (beachside or gazebo; other unique locations may be used for an additional decorating fee)
• Witness (upon request)
• One (1) Bridal bouquet and one (1) boutonniere for the Groom (Anthurium lilies in a variety of colors and bird of paradise available on the island)
• One 8”x10” framed wedding photograph
• One bottle of champagne
• One-tier wedding cake (standard 9” cake, made from traditional chocolate/vanilla)
• One platter of hors d’oeuvres (selection of three for two persons)
• Decorated honeymoon room
• Private en-suite dinner on your patio or terrace on the night of the wedding

4. NOPSI Hotel & NOLA Wedding Packages

From destination and local wedding events to social gatherings, our expert team will honor your vision, traditions, and most over-the-top fantasies to make your wedding truly yours.

– NOPSI Hotel

Sheila Johnson is back on this list with another example of elegant hospitality.

Created during the Roaring Twenties, this Jazz Age-influenced hotel is rich with New Orleans history, “an American treasure”, finding itself on the National Registry of Historic Places, and a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Become wrapped into a rich cultural moment near the colorful nightlight of Bourbon Street in the French Quarter by planning your big day here.

Quick Facts:

Location – New Orleans, LA (United States)
Owner – Sheila Johnson
Price Range- $$$$ ($10,000+)
Honeymoon Options – art museums, swamp tours and photo sessions, river cruises, Mardi Gras (if traveling around Valentine’s Day), gator tours, authentic New Orleans restaurants (don’t forget to try gumbo and beignets), carriage rides
Recommended wedding type – intimate, destination, big wedding, themed (Jazz, Great Gatsby/20s, Southern, Mardigras, etc.)

Wedding package highlights:

• One (1) complimentary room night in the Edison Suite for the newlyweds on the wedding night
• based on availability at the time of the contract.
• A discounted rate is offered for any pre/post-stay dates for the Edison Suite.
• Gift certificate for a two (2) night complimentary stay for the newlyweds to use within a year after the wedding, based on availability at the time of request
• Two (2) complimentary Deluxe King Suite upgrades for parents of the couple
• One (1) complimentary day of prep room
• One (1) complimentary bottle of champagne for the couple on the day of prep
• Complimentary Band/DJ Green Room

5. Concord Quarters Wedding Packages

Just the two of you, we will provide a private, intimate venue for your elopement. Elegant, less stressful!

– Concord Quarters

This 19th-century property, originally slave quarters, was once completely deteriorated. Owners Gregory and Deborah Cosey have kept the better parts of its history surrounded by massive oaks and magnolias and have fully restored this property to the “soul of southern hospitality” that it is today.

They take the time to educate each guest on the history of Natchez, MS, and all that is the magic of their bed and breakfast. To take in the calming ambiance surrounded by nature as the glow of sunlight shines through the trees, book your wedding here!

Quick Facts:

Location – Natchez, MS (United States)
Owners – Gregory and Deborah Cosey
Price Range – $$ ($3000 – $5000)
Nearby – major attractions for guests
Honeymoon Options – carriage ride, winery, sunset cruises, Mississippi River tours, Natchez Museum-African American Culture, Grand Village of the Natchez Indians (you can see the POWWOWs in March), historic mansion tours
Recommended wedding type – intimate (50 guests), elopement

Wedding package highlights – (elopement package)

• One night stay with breakfast
• One hour use of the parlor or lower gallery for ceremony and reception anytime between 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm (includes the ceremony, toasting, serving of cake, photographs)
• The total number of guests allowed, including the bride and groom, is 12
• 8” inch Wedding Cake
• Cake table with linen
• Dinnerware for cake service
• One bottle of Champagne
• Flutes provided
• Two Witnesses
• Assistance with securing an officiant (cost to be paid by guest)
• We can arrange for a local photographer (cost to be paid by guest)
• Event coordination by our staff

6. Weddings at The Mansion at Noble Lane

Our historic, Gilded Age estate is one of those exceptional places where ambience, service and attention to detail come together to create a highly customized, unforgettable event for you and your guests.

– The Mansion at Noble Lane

Featured on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN series “Checked Inn“, CEO Monique Greenwood states that she’s looking to take the East Coast by storm building her hospitality empire.

Fully committed to hospitality, Monique has restored this once-decaying estate near the Poconos Lake Region of Pennsylvania to a private escape “worlds away from stressful living.” You too could escape and have Leconteur Photographers take the perfect snapshot of just you and your fiancé(e) at the altar.

Look over the mountains and take in the crisp fresh air on your private balcony at this truly four-season resort when you start your wedding planning here.

Quick Facts:

Location – Bethany, PA (United States)
Owners – Monique Greenwood
Price Range – $$ ($1,500 – $3,000+)
Honeymoon Options – hiking, skiing at the nearby Elk Mountain, motor boat rentals, wineries and breweries, kayaking on the Delaware River, horseback riding, nature trails, scenic bike rides, couple’s massage, waterparks, golfing
Recommended wedding type – intimate, elopement, big wedding (up to 400 guests)

Wedding package highlights – (elopement package)

• One-hour ceremony & celebration for two with officiant
• Beautiful bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere
• Champagne toast with couple’s wedding cake
• One-hour photography coverage (You may purchase images of your choice.)
• Special Wedding keepsake
• Magical honeymoon night in a premium room (candles, rose petals, chocolates, the works!)
• Breakfast in bed the next morning

There’s invitation designing, ring shopping, trying on THE dress, writing your vows, and a longer list of things to decide on when planning your wedding.

Finding the perfect wedding package will help take away most of your responsibilities so that you can focus on the part of wedding planning that you connect with and that matters most to you and your partner.

If this connects to your style, you can pin your faves from this list and start choosing your wedding package today!

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