Planning Your Lake Placid Wedding

He pops the question and you say, “Yes”! Congratulations, you are a bride-to-be!! You have made the ecstatic calls to your friends and family, and the first photos of you as a newly engaged couple have been snapped. Welcome to the Planning Extravaganza of a lifetime!

Every bride wishes to have their reception in the most spectacular of settings. Come to Lake Placid-- the area exudes sophisticated elegance! Choose Lake Placid as your wedding destination and revel in the beauty of the mountains, rivers and wildlife that surrounds you. This area has a luxurious vacation destination appeal but with the unique feel of a small town. Being that it is a four season resort destination, Lake Placid bursts with activities for everyone. Ski down the exhilarating Whiteface Mountain trails or soar over the High Peaks in a hot air balloon. Horseback ride through the forest preserve on winding trails or just relax in your adirondack chair over looking the rich sunset between the mountain tops. This lavish destination is ideal for your wedding! Start here by choosing the Lake Placid Wedding Guide to fulfill your every need. From suggestions of reception venues to lodging accommodations in Lake Placid, we have it all for you!

Since you are in the early stages of planning, there is no real need to get bogged down with the nitty-gritty. Ease your planning jitters by creating a wedding "to-do" list. Some of the priorities included on your list may be:

• choosing a reception venue
• selecting your wedding dress
• deciding on a florist and picking out your floral arrangements
• purchasing your wedding bands
• sending out invitations to your guests

Start by booking your reception at one of the historic stately inns or five star resorts, ones that have wide board floors, stone fireplaces, and rooms that are filled with antiques. You will not only fall in love with this natural setting, but your soul will feel rejuvenated after staying here. Lake Placid is one of the few places in the Adirondack Park where you have the luxury of viewing the High Peaks fashionably through your bay window as you lay snuggled up in your down comforter.

Besides choosing the location of your event, the next best decision to make is ...choosing your dress! Before getting engulfed in the guest list frenzy, remember back to when you were a child dreaming about your wedding gown. What did it look like? Was it an illuminating, bright white, or candlelit satin? Was the veil full cathedral length or were you simply wearing a diamond tiara? Make that childhood dream a reality by choosing from a selection of wedding gowns at a Lake Placid Bridal Show. It is here that you will be able to view sample photos, taste delicious foods from various caterers and watch sample videos from only the best in the area. Start the planning early and relax.

After thinking about your reception area, let's now start to consider a florist. Lake Placid has an array of knowledgeable florists that will work closely with you to pick out your flower scheme. Lake Placid is beautiful no matter what the season. Choose to have your wedding in the fall and your bouquet can reflect the stunning reds, oranges and yellows found amidst the landscape of the 46 High Peaks. Decide on a summer wedding and tie in the flora unique only to the Adirondack region. Start early and work with your Lake Placid wedding consultant and let them take on the challenge, while you resort to dreaming about your new life together.

Continue on down your list and you will find that finding the perfect wedding band is another item to start to think about. Your wedding band will compliment your stunning engagement ring. Go with an elegant, yet durable platinum setting or choose a popular white gold band. Once purchased, engrave the band with a special inscription signifying your love. Lake Placid jewelers offer only the finest selections of precious stones and metals. Design a ring that is custom only to you! Next to finding your perfect ring, sending out invitaitons to your event should be the next priority.

Your invitations reflect the tone of your wedding, whether it is a black tie affair or destination lakeside event. Invitations are comprised of various parts, all having equal importance. Work with one of the premier Lake Placid stationary vendors to create your invitations. It may just be a simple piece of paper, but it is the first thing your guests will see prior to the main event. Make sure to make your invitations pop! Incorporate the "outdoorsy, yet elegant" theme that is unique only to Lake Placid, and your wedding is sure to be unforgettable!

Check out the Lake Placid Wedding Guide for all your planning resources and ease your jitters before the big day!