Destination LGBTQ+ weddings in the serene Poconos Mountains of Pennsylvania

Picture a perfect destination LGBTQ+ wedding in the serene Poconos Mountains of Pennsylvaniaโ€”the scenic wooded landscape, the Old World charm, the rustic elegance. But thereโ€™s more to laud than the natural beauty of this treasured romantic getaway: the Poconosโ€™ Stroudsmoor Country Inn is a standout destination for a wedding with a focus on stress-free planning, event flexibility, and genuine personalization.

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A Stroudsmoor wedding is a fun and memorable way to say โ€œI doโ€ while reflecting the unique essence of your partnership. The staff, proudly showing their commitment to that ideal and in support of Pennsylvaniaโ€™s marriage equality, recently launched a #LoveWins campaign, which highlights the romantic journeys of same-sex couples who are tying the knot at the Inn.

A key priority of the team at Stroudsmoor is to work hand-in-hand with couples to plan a wedding that expertly tells their story without the months of stress that can sometimes accompany such a momentous occasion. Brides Walleska Lantigua and Johanna Rice, who selected Stroudsmoor for the spiritual, scenic reprieve it provided from the city, shared that the staff was โ€œimpeccably attentive to the details of our big day.โ€

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The dedicated team includes an event planner, a group lodging reservation specialist, a wedding studio/spa coordinator, a wedding registry coordinator, a floral and decor team, and a full-service photography studio, though outside vendors are also welcome. Wally and Johanna credit the staff for their ability โ€œto see the larger picture while allowing us to craft the special details that are important to us,โ€ noting especially how the Stroudsmoor team was โ€œgracious and hospitable in helping us structure a wedding thatโ€™s reflective of our personalities and relationship.โ€

Perhaps most importantly, the couple recounts their experience collaborating with the staff in this way: โ€œthey are purposeful about making sure that we take moments to pause and enjoy this eventful time in our lives.โ€

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Shanna LeCompte and Melissa Flynn, pictured above, who are planning a wedding at the Inn for late October, shared their excitement over touring the property and meeting part of the team during their engagement shoot. โ€œWe had a great time,โ€ they said. โ€œWeโ€™re so excited to move forward with our planning at Stroudsmoor!โ€

Whether youโ€™re escaping for a mountainside elopement, planning an intimate ceremony with a handful of close family and friends, or hosting an elegant affair for a few hundred guests, Stroudsmoorโ€™s five diverse venues ensure thereโ€™s something here to create a fairy-tale celebration of your very own. Conveniently organized, inclusive wedding packages further streamline planning by covering as many details as possible while still allowing for plenty of customization.

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Couples are invited to select their preferred ceremony and reception site, secure guest accommodations at the Inn, choose a delectable Stroudsmoor wedding cake or other โ€œsweet endingsโ€ from the on-site bakery, coordinate transportationโ€”including breathtaking arrivals by horse-drawn carriage, motorcycle, or even hot-air balloon!โ€”and arrange other perfect touches to make their one-of-a-kind celebration absolutely amazing. Love what you see here about Stroudsmoor? Start planning your fairy-tale wedding now.


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