Think again. The Breakers provides the backdrop for chic gowns a

making an entrance
On Maitlyn: Gown, $6,950, Jenny
Packham. Earrings, $525, Cheryl
King for Icing Couture. On Mark:
Jacket, $185, Perry Ellis. Pants,
$400, Black Fleece by Brooks
Brothers. Shoes, $1,560, John Lobb.
Ring, price on request, Versani.
destination
glam
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Think a destination wedding has to mean casual or understated?
Think again. The Breakers provides the backdrop for chic gowns and
bold, glittery accents worthy of the most luxe locales.
photography by Shannon greer
styling by rodney hAll
SPLENDOR IN THE SHADE
On Maitlyn: Gown, $1,035,
Nicole Miller. Earrings, $50,
and cuff, $145, Kendra Scott.
Necklace, $2,000, Miriam
Haskell. Ring, $4,450,
Kirk Kara.
a dip in the circle
room (opposite)
On Maitlyn: Gown, $4,000,
Ines Di Santo. Earrings, $205,
Ben-Amun. Necklace, $69.95,
R.J. Graziano. Ring, $2,550, A.
Jaffe. Shoes, $99.95, Nina. On
Mark: Shirt, $45, Perry Ellis.
Pants, $34.99, JCPenney. Vest,
$275, Black Fleece by Brooks
Brothers. Bow tie, $60, Thomas
Pink. Ring, $2,085, A. Jaffe.
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SOMETHING VINTAGE
On Maitlyn: Gown, $2,980, Jenny Packham.
Earrings, $195, and bracelet, $470, Ben-Amun.
Ring, $7,470, Parade Design. On Mark: Jacket,
$175, and pants, $69.50, Perry Ellis. Shirt, $185,
and tie, $105, Thomas Pink. Shoes, $1,290,
John Lobb.
LAZING ON THE LAWN (opposite)
On Maitlyn: Gown, $799, Alfred Angelo.
Earrings, $68.85, Valeska. Necklace, $172,
Elva Fields. Bracelet, $230, Ben-Amun. Ring,
$4,450, Kirk Kara. On Mark: Shirt, $49.50,
and suit, price on request, Perry Ellis. Bow
tie, $60, Thomas Pink.
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TAKING A BOW on the remember when
On Maitlyn: Gown, $3,795, Elizabeth Fillmore.
Bracelet, $238, Satya Jewelry. Ring, $3,800,
Versani. On Mark: Jacket, $950, and shirt, $165,
Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers. Pants, $59.99,
JCPenney. Ring, $995, Versani.
PICTURE OF GRACE in the main lobby
(opposite) On Maitlyn: Gown, price on request,
Marchesa. Necklace, $178, and ring (right hand),
$48, Loren Bell. Ring (left hand), $3,555 (not
including center stone), A. Jaffe. Shoes, $129, Nina.
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on location
From left: Feeling the heat in the Gold Room. On Maitlyn: Gown, $2,363, Ugo Zaldi Bride. Earrings, $205, and necklace, $445, Ben-Amun. On Mark: Shirt, $185, tie, $105, and cuff links, $130,
Thomas Pink. Jacket, $120, and pants, $59.99, JCPenney. The Mediterranean-style Spa at the Breakers is an oceanfront sanctuary.
From left: The Breakers’ nine onsite restaurants are known for innovative cuisine, such as Cantonese black cod at Echo. Palm trees frame The Breakers’ main driveway,
which boasts a prime view of the impressive circa-1926 structure.
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palm beach, florida
up in the Tapestry Bar, lined with 16th-century hangings and sporting
a mahogany bar imported from London.
When it comes to planning, The Breakers makes it incredibly easy. The in-house event team is a one-stop resource, assisting
couples with everything from menu planning to choosing the right
music for the after-party. Custom-create elaborate florals with the
Design Studio to pair with a showstopping wedding cake flown in
from cake guru Sylvia Weinstock. Small wonder so many celebs —
most recently, actress Joanna Garcia and New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher — choose The Breakers as a wedding venue.
his South Florida hideaway has been the favored vacation spot of the nation’s elite since the
turn of the century, drawing visitors with miles of beachfront, balmy weather and a quaint
downtown district that’s on the National Register of Historic Places. Bonus: Three airports
(Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami) within a 70-mile radius make it easy to reach as well.
The official social season runs from Thanksgiving through Easter; avoid it to get better rates.
where to stay Turning into the majestic drive that leads to
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where to wed With its incredibly creative team of planners
and myriad venue options, The Breakers is the place to throw a party in
Palm Beach. For outdoor venues, we love the Ocean Terrace, a secondstory open-air deck overlooking the pool and the Atlantic Ocean, and
the Mediterranean Courtyard, with its elegant fountain and statuary.
Ballrooms don’t get more beautiful than the Gold Room, complete with
a marble fireplace and gilded ceiling, or the light-filled Circle Room,
a bridal favorite. For something more urban, the property’s Phillips
Point Club offers wraparound views of the city, the Intracoastal
Waterway, the Atlantic and Palm Beach. Late-night revelers can meet
what to do No one comes to Florida without taking in the sun and
Gold Room: Shannon Greer
The Breakers Palm Beach, you know you’re arriving at a very
special place. Royal palms line the entrance leading to a grand fountain
and behind that, an elegant marble edifice inspired by Renaissanceera Italy. Originally built by Henry M. Flagler in the late 1800s and
situated on 140 acres of Palm Beach, this iconic hotel boasts
540 guest rooms, including 68 suites — enough room for the biggest
of galas. Interiors are designed to impress, from the frescoed panels
in the lobby’s vaulted ceiling to the live fish swimming under your
glass table in The Seafood Bar.
sand. Choose your pool — the zero-entry Active Fun Pool for families,
or the tranquil Relaxation Pool — and book a bungalow as home base
for a day of lounging; each one comes with dedicated concierge service
and luxe amenities like Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a private, open-sky
shower. Water-based activities arranged onsite include snorkeling, sailing and scuba diving, and kids stay entertained at the Coconut Crew
Interactive Camp, which includes distractions like a craft area, multiple playrooms, a movie room, an outdoor sports court and a playground. Set up a prewedding tourney at either championship 18-hole
for more info, see the 411 on page 125.
course — The Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones Course
(there’s also a John Webster Golf Academy to help you brush up on your
skills). Or book some pampering time at the plush Spa at The Breakers. The resort also has great shopping (we’re especially partial to the
well-curated selection of jewelry at Mix), but you’ll also want to do some
window-shopping at the luxe boutiques in downtown Palm Beach.
where to eat Craving something particular? With nine res-
taurants and five bars, The Breakers probably has it. You’ll love The
Seafood Bar for its crazy views of the Atlantic, a live aquarium turned
bar and a menu of fresh seafood, including steamed stone crabs, a seasonal Florida staple. The AAA five-diamond L’Escalier offers elegant
French cuisine with a stellar wine list to match. A quick shuttle ride
takes you to Echo for a chic Asian experience of signature cocktails,
excellent sushi rolls and creative family-style entrees like Sweet and
Sour Halibut and Szechwan Peppercorn Steak. Don’t leave Palm Beach
without joining the locals at Nick and Johnnie’s, a Palm Beach institution beloved by millionaires and housemaids alike. The bloody mary
comes with its own menu diagram detailing extras like blue-cheesestuffed olives, giant tiger shrimp and a side of half a grilled-cheese
sandwich. — Tara Bradley
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