Win a Dream Boston Harbor Wedding at Boston Marriott Long Wharf

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Mar 16, 2012) - The professional Boston event planners at Boston Marriott Long Wharf hotel, in partnership with Platinum Weddings Magazine, are calling all couples headed to the altar to the newly renovated Grand Ballroom and brand new Harbor View Ballroom on Sunday, March 25, from 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Boston hotel's elegant event spaces will be transformed into a wedding wonderland and a winner of the Platinum Wedding Giveaway will be announced during the Simply Elegant Platinum Wedding Gala.

The newly renovated Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel will make one couple's dreams come true by hosting and catering a luxurious Boston Harbor wedding for one deserving pair. One lucky couple, who is present at the event and has completed the application process, will be announced as Platinum Wedding winners at the Simply Elegant Platinum Wedding Gala. Brides and grooms can register to win this Harbor side wedding experience, worth more than $100,000, in advance of March 25 by applying here: http://simplyelegantexpos.com/Giveaway.html

In addition to celebrating the winning couple of the Platinum Wedding Giveaway, the Simply Elegant Platinum Wedding Gala in the Grand Ballroom at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf hotel will offer local brides and grooms the opportunity to mix and mingle with the most prominent event professionals in the industry. Attendees will receive door prizes, enjoy live demonstrations, view couture gowns during a fashion show, watch top pastry chefs construct confectionary creations during a Battle of the Cakes and much more. Brides will be able to take a break in the VIP Room as they receive complimentary hair and makeup trials and try on their dream gown in the bridal boutique.

Andrea Murphy, Certified Wedding Planner at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf, assists guests with every facet of their special day and regularly hosts a complimentary, open to the public event -- Bridal Bootcamp: Networking Night for the Newly Engaged -- that offers couples access to top wedding experts and an opportunity to relax and unwind with complimentary sips and bites from Waterline restaurant. For upcoming dates, and to reserve a seat in advance, guests can contact Joy Josey at (617) 227-0800, ext 6594 or Joy.Josey@marriott.com.

The Boston Marriott Long Wharf offers a wide range of flexible function rooms in Boston, MA for groups of nearly any size. In addition to the richly appointed Grand Ballroom and brand new Harbor View Ballroom, the Palm Garden is a stunning space for events and features a soaring 55-foot atrium, making it a memorable location for ceremonies and receptions. The Commonwealth Ballroom showcases numerous windows overlooking Long Wharf and the Boston skyline. For rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and brunches, smaller groups also enjoy the semi-private dining room at Waterline, adjacent to the new Harbor View Ballroom.

The Boston Marriott Long Wharf's culinary team is led by Chef Joseph Chaves, who uses only the freshest ingredients, many of which are sourced right here in New England. Director of Restaurant Operations and Mixologist Mark Minerd heads up the beverage team, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the hotel's wine cellar and bar. Chaves and Minerd are delighted to create custom menus and cocktails to commemorate a couple's special day.

Located within short walking distance of Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, and the Boston Aquarium, the Boston Marriott Long Wharf is also just minutes from Boston Common, the Boston Children's Museum, and the TD Banknorth Garden. The Boston, MA hotel offers easy access to Logan International Airport, Amtrak's South Station, the MBTA's subway and commuter rail and I-93. For more information about weddings and events, please call 617-227-0800, or visit: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/wedding-planning/boslw-boston-marriott-long-wharf/

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