Manoir Hovey Launches New Engagement-Moon Getaway

NORTH HATLEY, Quebec, March 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest innovative offering from Manoir Hovey, an intimate Relais & Châteaux resort in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, is a new Engagement-Moon weekend retreat from July 20-22 where couples can decompress and rekindle their relationship as they get tips for planning a great wedding.

Couples who book the Engagement-Moon will savor delicious food and drinks, enjoy activities like biking, paddle boarding, foraging, and yoga, and participate in workshops with Jen Glantz, author and founder of Bridesmaid for Hire, a personal assistant/wedding coach who helps couples make the most of their big day. The fun and interactive sessions will feature such topics as:

• From the Royal Wedding to the Latest Must-Have: Stunning Wedding Trends for Your Big Day
• Old School: How to Incorporate the Best Wedding Traditions and Etiquette Into a Modern Wedding
• He Said, She Said: Keeping the Peace and Managing Difficult Conversations
• Bridesmaids and Groomsmen and In-Laws: How to Handle the People Who Are by Your Side During the Wedding Process
• Things to Do Together Before Getting Married

While it seems like wedding planning should be nothing but excitement and joy, the reality is that a majority of couples find the process stressful. According to a recent report by the wedding registry company Zola, 96% of engaged couples and newlyweds surveyed admitted that the project is stressful, and almost half said it was "very" or "extremely" stressful. It's no surprise, given that the job now involves budgeting, creating an "Instagram-worthy event," and navigating disagreements with parents, in-laws, and even one another.

Glantz rose to prominence as a hired bridesmaid for strangers, a job that entails serving as a personal assistant, social director, on-call therapist, and peacekeeper. Her experience with the anxieties that couples feel before a wedding has shown her why engagement-moons have become one of the biggest wedding trends for 2018.

"When a couple gets engaged, they immediately begin hustling toward planning the wedding of their dreams," Glantz says. "They become overwhelmed with decisions and opinions and start their wedding adventure in the most unromantic and stressful way. The best way to start wedding planning is by first celebrating your engagement, together, with a getaway that lets you ease into the process."

"Manoir Hovey provides a setting like no other to celebrate a life defining moment like a wedding," said Julia Brouillard, the resort's Groups and Events Coordinator. "With panoramic lake views and manicured gardens in summer, or by a crackling fire amid a winter wonderland with snow falling gently over the frozen lake, weddings at Manoir Hovey are enchanting and unforgettable."

The Engagement-Moon weekend includes two nights' lodging in a deluxe room with a lake view, balcony, and therapeutic tub, a four-course dinner for two in Le Hatley Restaurant, a casual dinner for two in the Tap Room Pub, two full country breakfasts for two, gratuities on meals, four workshops, a sunset lake cruise, and a mixology workshop introducing 2018/19 cocktail trends. Rates start at  $1,695 per couple (CAD), plus tax and gratuity.

About Manoir Hovey

Located just 90 minutes from Montreal, Manoir Hovey is a five-star Relais & Châteaux property on the shores of Lake Massawippi. One of Canada's most charming and romantic inns, it has 36 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, year-round activities, and hosts weddings, conferences and special events.  Its award winning restaurant, Le Hatley, showcases the finest regional cuisine and extensive wine list.  Overlooking the lake and surrounded by English gardens, the dining room has a tranquil setting with breathtaking views. For reservations and information, visit www.manoirhovey.com.

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