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Honeymooning on Anna Maria Island After a Gathering Place IL Wedding For those of you who are looking for a beach getaway but don't want to fight the crowds, and doesn't require a passport, look no further than Anna Maria Island! This quaint town gives off all the tropical, yet homey vibes! And the kicker - you can rent golf carts to buzz around in! Back at the beginning of November, my husband took me to Destin for my birthday! I don't typically get a "birthday celebration"

Honeymooning on Catalina Island: The Ultimate Romantic Getaway If you just said “I do” at a beautiful wedding venue in Champaign, IL, why not keep the magic going? Catalina Island is the perfect place for newlyweds to escape, relax, and celebrate together. Just a short ferry ride off the Southern California coast, this charming island has everything a couple could want: romantic beaches, luxury resorts, and a touch of adventure. Avalon, the main town, is picture-perfect with

Honeymooning in Tahiti: A Dream Start After Your Wedding at The Gathering Place IL Weddings at The Gathering Place near Champaign IL, Illinois are known for feeling intentional, calm, and deeply personal. Surrounded by nature and designed for meaningful moments, it’s the kind of Illinois wedding venue that encourages couples to slow down and truly be present on their wedding day. And once the celebration ends, many couples want that same feeling to continue — not just for a w

Highly Sought Coffee Shops for your Wedding Day in Champaign, IL On wedding mornings, I always notice the same thing — the day doesn’t truly begin until someone says, “Who’s getting coffee?” Whether it’s a quiet moment alone before the chaos begins, a coffee run with your bridal party, or that first sip while your hair is getting curled, coffee becomes part of your story. In Champaign, we’re lucky to have local cafés that make those early morning wedding day moments feel just