Say "I Do" to ... Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa

    /24-7PressRelease/ - LEXINGTON, KY, December 15, 2007 - The holidays are always a popular time to get engaged every year. So, with the biggest decision out of the way, there are still numerous smaller decisions to make in the weeks and months to come. Why not put your wedding dreams into the thoughtful hands of the experts at Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa?

The Griffin Gate Marriott Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky specializes in weddings and receptions planned to perfection. From the idyllic country setting to the Certified Wedding Planners who attend to every detail, there's no better place to start the journey of wedded bliss.

This legendary hotel offers guests five distinctive and luxurious locations to be the backdrop to couples' big days. With three indoor and two outdoor venues, there isn't a lack of venue options at Griffin Gate.

The Grand Ballroom, The Mansion, and Terrace Ballroom all offer guests indoor spaces for weddings and receptions. The Grand Ballroom boasts exquisite chandeliers, soft wall coverings and luxurious carpets. Accommodating up to 700 guests, the 9,570 square feet can also be divided into smaller spaces for smaller and more intimate Kentucky wedding receptions. The Mansion is a smaller venue that perfectly accommodates smaller receptions and rehearsal dinners. Its historic 19th Century antebellum mansion is highlighted by crystal chandeliers and rare antiques. Lastly, the Terrace Ballroom, which is the newest ballroom at the hotel, seats up to 100 guests and features floor to ceiling windows which overlook the pool and picturesque golf course. French doors open out to the connecting patio, making for a chic location for cocktail hour.

Griffin Gate is also the home to two magnificent outdoor event venues. Bluegrass Pavilion & Patio and Paddock Tent all provide guests with the most memorable Kentucky events, brimming with Southern charm. Bluegrass Patio & Pavilion features a fully climate-controlled 4,200 square foot space, accented by French doors and stunning chandeliers. With a great view of the meticulously groomed grounds and golf course, this facility is second to none. Paddock Tent accommodates 350 guests in a spacious, permanents outdoor tent with views of the golf course and pool area, and is a wonderful location for weddings taking place from April to October, as there is currently no climate control available. Whichever couples choose, each venue holds the romanticism of the South and the charm of this classic hotel.

In addition, the Mansion lawn is a wonderful choice for outdoor wedding ceremonies, as the lawn is kept meticulously groomed and features memorable views of the antebellum Mansion and the beautifully landscaped grounds.

A refreshing personal approach to each and every event is only magnified at this remarkable Lexington wedding venue that holds an impressive tradition of excellence. Genteel ambiance in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region sets the stage for weddings and receptions, from smaller, intimate affairs to full-blown social soirees.

With an easily accessible location, only four miles from downtown Lexington, this hotel also offers world-class championship golf and a full-service spa that features seven treatment rooms, full service hair salon and make-up application services, perfectly convenient for wedding day pampering.

At the Spa at Griffin Gate, located in this Kentucky vacation resort, two exceptional wedding packages are offered to ensure brides and those around them look and feel their best for the big day. The Bridal Shower Package features everything for the bride-to-be. Starting with the Signature Facial and Aromatherapy Massage, followed by the Spa Manicure and Pedicure. They finish off the look with a shampoo and style and makeup application..

The Wedding Day Package boasts a selection of little luxuries to help make the day memorable. Unforgettable pre-wedding pampering lets brides indulge in Griffin Gate's Double Happiness Manicure and Pedicure, bridal makeup application and an up-do designed.

Along with the two pampering packages available at this acclaimed Kentucky spa resort, the hotel also offers an array of complimentary services as well as additional inclusions to make each event unique. The complimentary wedding services for the bride and groom include:
• Honeymoon room including breakfast the next morning
• Bottle of champagne
• Valet parking for the bride and groom

The complimentary services at each reception include:
• Votive candles, mirrors and hurricane globe centerpieces
• Selection of linen and d cor
• Private dining room with no room rental fee
• Exquisitely decorated cake table with cake cutting service
• Decorated bars and head table
• Hardwood dance floor
• Gift Table

Additional services for wedding guests include:
• Discounted Kentucky lodging rates for guests, including reservation cards
• Amenities delivered to guest's rooms
• Valet parking for guests

For more information or to book a wedding or reception at Griffin Gate, call (859) 288-6129 or visit http://griffingatemarriottweddings.com.

About Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa
Enveloped by the rolling meadows of Bluegrass Country, the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa, a luxurious Kentucky resort and upscale Lexington hotel, invites guests to discover unmatched Southern hospitality. The genteel ambiance at this Lexington, Kentucky hotel has been revived by sweeping renovations featuring sparkling facilities and a brand new spa. Retreat to plush guest rooms after playing some of the finest greens on the magnificent Rees Jones-designed golf course or indulging in the rejuvenating powers of soothing spa treatments offered by The Spa at Griffin Gate. Dinner is served at the renowned Mansion, where traditional American fine dining is presented in a meticulously restored 19th Century antebellum manor home. Envision being in the winner's circle after a successful business engagement at this innovative hotel in Lexington, Kentucky or experience a magical wedding providing the perfect blend of tradition and imagination. Discover the Lexington, KY hotel a breed above the rest at the Griffin Gate. For more information or to make a reservation call 859-231-5100 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lexky-griffin-gate-marriott-resort-and-spa/.

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