Outdoor weddings in the poconos

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"It's a shame, given this is a winter wedding, that the minister wouldn't let Paul and Linda have the pantomime theme wedding they originally wanted. Looking at Paul, I think ‘Puss in Boots’ would have been very appropriate."

The Pocono Mountains, located in Pennsylvania about two hours from both Philadelphia and New York City, offer winter activities such as skiing, snow boarding, sledding and snow tubing. The mountains also are home to many resorts that offer wedding facilities throughout the year and provide an ideal destination wedding spot for couples who don't want to travel to another country to say their vows. Couples can say "I do" in leafy gardens or overlooking the area's scenic mountain vistas, then spend their honeymoon exploring the Pocono Mountains.

1. Stroudsburg

   • The Stroudsmoor Country Inn (stroudsmoor.com) offers five outdoor sites for weddings, including gardens, a wooded grotto, a forest "chapel" created by trees or a wrought iron gazebo overlooking the mountains. The option of an indoor ceremony is available at all locations in case of rain- on-site accommodations are offered. Trout Lake Retreats (troutlakeretreats.com), specializes in outdoor ceremonies set against the backdrop of Trout Lake and also offers outdoor tented receptions by the lake. Ceremonies are held on its dock or on the grass overlooking Trout Lake. The facility offers a three-day destination wedding package that includes accommodations, activities for all guests, the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and a farewell brunch.

   Hawley

   • Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort and Banquet Center (ehrhardts.com) was named the best wedding reception location in 2010 by the River Reporter. Overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack, the property provides waterfront ceremonies for up to 250 guests. Outdoor cocktail receptions also are available, with the wedding reception held inside a banquet room. The resort offers on-site accommodation with lake views. The Woodloch Resort (woodloch.com) is an expansive lakeside resort. Outdoor wedding ceremonies are held on the resort's grounds overlooking the water, with receptions held in one of three indoor dining rooms with views of the lake or golf course. The property offers accommodations, a spa and a range of outdoor activities.

   Reeders

   • The Pocono Valley Resort and Conference Center (poconovalley.com) features lakeside wedding ceremonies in a secluded gazebo along with the option of indoor or outdoor receptions. On-site accommodations and activities such as boating and sports are offered for guests. Mountain Springs Lake (mslresort.com) provides wedding ceremonies in a wooded area overlooking a pond. Tented outdoor receptions are available or indoor dinners in its Veranda room. The property features private cottages, some with lake views and your own personal rowboat. Guests can enjoy tennis, birding, hiking and swimming at the resort.

   Saylorsburg

   • Cherry Valley Vineyards (cherryvalleyvineyards.com) hosts outdoor weddings in its garden-like atmosphere with a gazebo and pond. Receptions are tented and custom wine bottle favors and winery tours are available. Countryside Retreat at the Sheradins (sheradinscountryside.com) is a historic farm home from the 1800s and today operates as a bed and breakfast. Situated next to a private lake, Countryside Retreat at the Sheradins offers outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions and has four guest rooms available. The property features a small covered bridge, mature trees and the opportunity for guests to take part in fishing and boating.

Source: www.ehow.com

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