Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

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For our recent Celebrate Romance media event in Los Angeles, held at the posh Beverly Hills Hotel on September 22nd, I headed to the city early to hang out with one of my best pals, Trish. (We used to live there together so we were due for some new LA- adventures.)

Our first stop was Makai Lounge, a Santa Monica hotspot known for its chic vibe (think dark woods with Asian décor) and its menu of beachy eats like mini Kobe cheeseburgers with pineapple BBQ sauce. From our cush spot outside we caught up over lychee martinis as the nearby fountain kept everything feeling zen. (Seriously, how can you not love LA?) Since they host private events and provide catering, it’s the perfect setting for a California-bound bash. Plus should your guests want to keep the party going, there’s a long list of bars and restaurants located just steps away ...

One of our favorite Santa Monica nightspots, Zanzibar, is a DJ’s dream. Music-fanatics flock here for its colorful flavor of music with everything from Afrobeat to breakdancing. And for a killer after-party, you can rent this place out too.

The next night, we took it down a notch. We packed up a basket of wine, cheese and all the fixins to watch Rosemary’s Baby at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery off Santa Monica Blvd. Every Saturday throughout the summer, the spot hosts a “drive-in-movie-style” showing of some of the most beloved cult classics. The event is gratis although a $10 donation is suggested. (Be sure to get there early for a prime spot on the grass among the graves.)

Whether you feel like hitting the music scene, getting VIP-treatment or kicking back for a late night movie, I love that LA has a little something for everyone.

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