Ideal Setting for Romance
Wednesday September 10, 2003
Many couples dream of honeymooning in Italy, but what about holding your wedding in such a romantic destination? A 12th century monastery on a private island near Venice has been recently transformed into a romantic retreat, ready for your wedding or just a memorable romantic getaway.
SAN CLEMENTE PALACE WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS RECALL VENICE’S RICH HISTORY AND TIMELESS BEAUTY
VENICE, Italy, August 29, 2003 – Betrothed couples can evoke old world Venetian romance when celebrating their wedding and honeymoon at the newly unveiled San Clemente Palace and neighboring church. Transformed from the former Camaldolesi monastery, the three-level luxury hotel, comprised of 205 rooms and suites, shares the private, 17-acre San Clemente Island exclusively with its namesake, the Church of San Clemente. A wonderfully romantic place to exchange nuptials and enjoy a honeymoon, the 12th century retreat is noted for its impressive Renaissance façade, original frescoes, stunning open courtyards, freshwater outdoor swimming pool and gardens.
San Clemente Palace has numerous venues for weddings and receptions, all showcasing the property’s glorious Venetian heritage and enchanting grounds. The Church of San Clemente, which was founded in 1137, is a consecrated Catholic church embellished with original restored frescoes and works of art. Accommodating weddings of up to 150 guests, the church opens on to the resort’s private courtyard where an elegant cocktail reception can be staged. This area, with the church façade and Venetian lagoon as a backdrop, also makes for a striking location to exchange or renew vows. It’s perfect for warm-weather functions and the elegant “Gli Arrazzi” restaurant can be used in the winter months. The outdoor courtyard can accommodate up to 100 guests seated and 160 guests for cocktails.
For more elaborate celebrations, San Clemente Palace offers six rooms and a total of 5,791 square feet of space, which accommodates up to 250 seated around a dance floor. For smaller gatherings, couples may choose to host festivities in one of the hotel’s three elegant restaurants, offering sumptuous décor and delectable contemporary Mediterranean fare.
To ensure that every wedding is flawlessly orchestrated, San Clemente Palace assigns an on-site event manager to handle all of the arrangements, from booking guest room blocks, setting up appointments for the bridal party in the hotel’s Beauty & Wellness Club and arranging guest activities, to planning the menu, décor, flowers, photographer and entertainment. The professionalism of the staff with their excellent linguistic skills and knowledge of local resources is particularly reassuring to non-Italian couples planning a destination wedding. To discuss wedding and reception options or receive a complete plan with a cost estimate, please contact Barbara Pipino, Event & Meeting Manager, sanclemente@thi.it.
After the celebration, newlyweds can finally relax and enjoy marital bliss with San Clemente Palace’s Venetian Honeymoon package. The offer includes three nights in a deluxe double room; daily buffet breakfast; bouquet of flowers, basket of fresh fruit and a bottle of Spumante Brut in-room upon arrival; candlelit dinner in the resort’s “Ca’ dei Frati” restaurant, which features romantic views of the lagoon (accompanied by wines selected by the sommelier); dinner at the famous “Antico Martini” restaurant, accompanied by wines selected by the sommelier (courtesy of the hotel); a gondola promenade; facial, manicure and pedicure for the bride and anti-stress treatment for the groom; complimentary use of all sports facilities and Beauty & Wellness Club including sauna, Turkish bath, hydromassage and gym; and complimentary entry to Venice’s Casino (courtesy of the hotel.) Offer is valid through Nov. 16, 2003 and from Dec. 28 to 31, 2003 at US$650 room, per night; and from Nov. 17 to Dec. 27, 2003 at US$488 per room per night. The package is also available with special rates for Jr. Suite and Suite accommodations. Rates do not include tax.
A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the new San Clemente Palace luxury hotel is distinguished by captivating open courtyards set on nearly four acres of a centuries-old park. It features four Mediterranean restaurants located at the island’s most desirable vantage points; a garden; freshwater outdoor swimming pool; two tennis courts; a Beauty & Wellness Club; and a three-hole executive golf course. The hotel is accessed by a private shuttle boat that plies the Venetian lagoon, a ten-minute trip from Piazza San Marco and the Lido. For additional information and reservations, please call +011-39-041-244-5001, e-mail sanclemente@thi.it, or visit www.sanclemente.thi.it.
San Clemente Palace is owned by Turin Hotels International (THI), a Turin-based company operating luxury hotels and restaurants in both Italy and abroad. Building on the tradition of excellence that each individual establishment has achieved for its historic and artistic heritage, combined with the renowned standards of Italian service and cuisine, THI strives to maintain and enhance the exclusivity and quality synonymous with premier hospitality. For further information on Turin Hotels International, please visit www.thi.it.
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SAN CLEMENTE PALACE WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS RECALL VENICE’S RICH HISTORY AND TIMELESS BEAUTY
VENICE, Italy, August 29, 2003 – Betrothed couples can evoke old world Venetian romance when celebrating their wedding and honeymoon at the newly unveiled San Clemente Palace and neighboring church. Transformed from the former Camaldolesi monastery, the three-level luxury hotel, comprised of 205 rooms and suites, shares the private, 17-acre San Clemente Island exclusively with its namesake, the Church of San Clemente. A wonderfully romantic place to exchange nuptials and enjoy a honeymoon, the 12th century retreat is noted for its impressive Renaissance façade, original frescoes, stunning open courtyards, freshwater outdoor swimming pool and gardens.
San Clemente Palace has numerous venues for weddings and receptions, all showcasing the property’s glorious Venetian heritage and enchanting grounds. The Church of San Clemente, which was founded in 1137, is a consecrated Catholic church embellished with original restored frescoes and works of art. Accommodating weddings of up to 150 guests, the church opens on to the resort’s private courtyard where an elegant cocktail reception can be staged. This area, with the church façade and Venetian lagoon as a backdrop, also makes for a striking location to exchange or renew vows. It’s perfect for warm-weather functions and the elegant “Gli Arrazzi” restaurant can be used in the winter months. The outdoor courtyard can accommodate up to 100 guests seated and 160 guests for cocktails.
For more elaborate celebrations, San Clemente Palace offers six rooms and a total of 5,791 square feet of space, which accommodates up to 250 seated around a dance floor. For smaller gatherings, couples may choose to host festivities in one of the hotel’s three elegant restaurants, offering sumptuous décor and delectable contemporary Mediterranean fare.
To ensure that every wedding is flawlessly orchestrated, San Clemente Palace assigns an on-site event manager to handle all of the arrangements, from booking guest room blocks, setting up appointments for the bridal party in the hotel’s Beauty & Wellness Club and arranging guest activities, to planning the menu, décor, flowers, photographer and entertainment. The professionalism of the staff with their excellent linguistic skills and knowledge of local resources is particularly reassuring to non-Italian couples planning a destination wedding. To discuss wedding and reception options or receive a complete plan with a cost estimate, please contact Barbara Pipino, Event & Meeting Manager, sanclemente@thi.it.
After the celebration, newlyweds can finally relax and enjoy marital bliss with San Clemente Palace’s Venetian Honeymoon package. The offer includes three nights in a deluxe double room; daily buffet breakfast; bouquet of flowers, basket of fresh fruit and a bottle of Spumante Brut in-room upon arrival; candlelit dinner in the resort’s “Ca’ dei Frati” restaurant, which features romantic views of the lagoon (accompanied by wines selected by the sommelier); dinner at the famous “Antico Martini” restaurant, accompanied by wines selected by the sommelier (courtesy of the hotel); a gondola promenade; facial, manicure and pedicure for the bride and anti-stress treatment for the groom; complimentary use of all sports facilities and Beauty & Wellness Club including sauna, Turkish bath, hydromassage and gym; and complimentary entry to Venice’s Casino (courtesy of the hotel.) Offer is valid through Nov. 16, 2003 and from Dec. 28 to 31, 2003 at US$650 room, per night; and from Nov. 17 to Dec. 27, 2003 at US$488 per room per night. The package is also available with special rates for Jr. Suite and Suite accommodations. Rates do not include tax.
A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the new San Clemente Palace luxury hotel is distinguished by captivating open courtyards set on nearly four acres of a centuries-old park. It features four Mediterranean restaurants located at the island’s most desirable vantage points; a garden; freshwater outdoor swimming pool; two tennis courts; a Beauty & Wellness Club; and a three-hole executive golf course. The hotel is accessed by a private shuttle boat that plies the Venetian lagoon, a ten-minute trip from Piazza San Marco and the Lido. For additional information and reservations, please call +011-39-041-244-5001, e-mail sanclemente@thi.it, or visit www.sanclemente.thi.it.
San Clemente Palace is owned by Turin Hotels International (THI), a Turin-based company operating luxury hotels and restaurants in both Italy and abroad. Building on the tradition of excellence that each individual establishment has achieved for its historic and artistic heritage, combined with the renowned standards of Italian service and cuisine, THI strives to maintain and enhance the exclusivity and quality synonymous with premier hospitality. For further information on Turin Hotels International, please visit www.thi.it.
# # #
Information on this page has been provided by hotels or their representatives.
If you would like to submit your hotel or resort's travel specials for consideration for inclusion on this site, please submit it via email. Press releases are included at the sole discretion of the Hotels/Resorts/Inns Guide. Only photos sent via email in .jpg or .gif format will be accepted. Press releases or photos/slides received by mail will not be included.
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