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Many stunning wedding portraits feature a bride and her wedding party standing in a gazebo. The structure of a pavilion is a lovely backdrop to the bride, showing her off in all her glory. It is an element of the ceremony that reflects the bride’s personal style and can be elegantly understated or a vision of complex artistry.

Tulle, ribbons, flowers, strands of lights – there is almost no end to the types of material used to decorate a gazebo. It will be a focal point of the wedding and should serve to enhance, not overshadow, the bride. Decorative touches may reflect the season or the theme of the wedding. Flower arrangements can be placed on the ground surrounding the gazebo reflecting the bride’s bouquet. If the bride loves candles, opt for battery-operated candles. The effect is still soft and becoming without the worry of tulle and greenery catching on fire.

Occasionally, gazebo owners will not allow any material to be taped or stapled to the structure. If that is the case, be sure and have lots of ribbon available to secure material, ivy, and flowers into place. Pipe cleaners are another tool for securing decorations. Be creative and joyful and the gazebo will reflect the beauty of the occasion.

Are you looking for exciting, new venue options that offer a completely unique environment and have not been completely overdone? If so, it is time to look outside of the typical resort, hotel and convention center options and explore the world of meeting venues that lies beyond these common options. In every major city, almost all mid-size cities and even most smaller towns you will find a variety of unique venue options that will impress your guests and show your clients that you can think outside of the ballroom.

Holding meetings at zoos, aquariums and museums is becoming a hot trend and has broadened the array of meeting venue options available to meeting planners. For example, elegant galas and fundraisers are held at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in beautiful Balboa Park each year and meeting, event and wedding planners are planning weddings, award ceremonies and fundraisers at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle on a regular basis. A wide variety of events also take place at the Miami Science Museum each month, including holiday parties, fundraisers, movie screenings, corporate events and meetings, cocktail receptions and weddings.

Planning your next event or meeting at a museum, zoo or other attraction is an ideal way to offer your clients new venue options and provide an interesting backdrop that will appeal to attendees. Many of these venues work with caterers and other vendors that are well-versed in working with the space and facilities available, making event planning a breeze.

InterContinental Hotels Group is an event or meeting planner’s dream. They provide first-class service and specialized meetings that are spiced with the authentic flavors of Argentina.

The historic Montserrat neighborhood provides the perfect backdrop for the InterContinental Buenos Aires. This area provides a 1930s atmosphere set to a tango-laced soundtrack. Coffee shops, a futbol stadium and several theaters are scattered within walking distance of the hotel. With 309 guest rooms, 10 suites and 11 meeting rooms that occupy 13,181 square feet of space, the Intercontinental Buenos Aires provides ample space for any event or meeting.

The Crowne Plaza Cordoba San Miguel is a bit smaller, but provides guests with 74 rooms and 4 suites. The hotel features 6,080 square feet of meeting space and is within 37 miles of the airport. The Crowne Plaza sits snugly among the Sierras Chicas mountain range and offers a full-service spa and fitness center. It also features a beautiful 18-hole golf course.

These are just two of the InterContinental Hotels Group properties. The group also owns the Holiday Inn Cordoba and is opening two new properties in 2010: The InterContinental Mendoza is scheduled to open in early 2010 and the InterContinental Nordelta Buenos Aires is scheduled to open in late 2010.

Contact:
Intercontinental Buenos Aires – Sebastian Roces, sebastian.roces@ihg.com

Crowne Plaza Cordoba San Miguel – Natalia Di Giovambattista, commercial@cplazacordoba.com

Holiday Inn Cordoba – Jimena Nattero, jnattero@holidayinncba.com