Brides & Weddings Magazine
By Kate Anderson
Sponsored by Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax, Fair Lakes
Turn your micro wedding event into a macro enchanting experience at Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax, Fair Lakes.
You might be asking, “What is a micro wedding and why should I want one?” A micro wedding is an in-style festivity that caters to less than 50 guests for a more intimate, less stressful, budget-friendly, but still beautiful event. Celebrities and influencers alike are participating in this trend all across the world. Somewhere between elopement and a big bash, micro can be just as lovely in setting, filled with amazing cuisine and drinks, and as festive as a macro wedding, only better. There are no crowds, yet family and friends celebrate with you; there’s less stress, less to plan for; and much, much better on the budget. It just comes down to the perfect sized venue with impeccable qualities.
Cozy yet spacious, 40 to 50 guests will feel at home in the recently renovated property of the Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax, Fair Lakes. Inside and out has been completely reimagined. Suites inside are spacious and homey, appointed with clean modern charm. The meeting rooms have a reconfigurable air wall allowing for expanded space, perfect for a catered indoor event or reception. There is even an option for a lovely cathedral backdrop for your indoor ceremony. However, the most remarkable feature of the property is the beautiful outdoor garden.
Outdoor Amenities
Imagine yourself getting married, or renewing your vows, under a solid cedar wood pergola draped with luxurious fabric. Around you are seasonal planters on a bluestone patio that can be customized and decorated for your event. Seating for your micro wedding guests is set out to your taste, and the area can convert to a charming seating area with a fire pit. The possibilities are up to you with extra lighting, and cozy tents are available to protect from any unwanted elements. This is also a perfect place for a cocktail hour. Not planning on spending the night? Space-only packages include a complimentary bridal suite overlooking the garden ceremony site.
The team at the venue has had years of experience catering events and meetings all with the signature service quality Sonesta is renowned for. As Hannah Adlam, General Manager, who has over 18 years of experience, said, “Everything about our property is cozy and intimate. Our associates take great pride in making sure our guests feel like family when they walk through the door. We have also hand-selected world-class wedding professionals to join our family as partners in creating the perfect wedding for couples.”
The perfect venue isn’t just the perfect-sized space with impeccable qualities. It’s also about location! “Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax, Fair Lakes is nestled in a quiet residential area within walking distance of bars, restaurants and stores,” said Adlam. “It is also a stone’s throw from high capacity roads and interstates (U.S. 50 and I-66), and equally distant from [Dulles and Reagan National] airports, making access convenient for out of town travelers.” What traveler wouldn’t want to stay in the comfortable, spacious and clean rooms of the Sonesta ES Suites Fair Lakes, and be right there for your wedding?
Great Deals
To sweeten the budget-friendliness of the property, they are currently offering these great deals:
- There’s the special called “A Suite Night Deal” designed for those who have had to put off their weddings due to COVID-19. If you plan to have your mini-mony before the end of 2020, you’ll get a bottle of bubbly and a complimentary “suite-night.”
- Another fantastic deal is if you book your micro wedding for 2021 by the end of the year, you’ll get 5% off!
- Get a 5% discount for being a weddingwire.com couple as long as you bring your voucher when you come visit the property.
- A bonus for you reading this article! You can get 5% off by mentioning this piece from Brides & Weddings.
So, don’t wait to get your micro wedding into a macro feeling venue. Be in-style and get everything you want from the Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax, Fair Lakes! The hotel is located at 12815 Fair Lakes Pkwy., Fairfax, Va., and can be reached at hannah.adlam@sonesta.com, 703-266-4900 and Sonesta.com/us/virginia/fairfax/sonesta-es-suites-fairfax-fair-lakes.
About Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
Sonesta is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the U.S., celebrating an approximate 350% increase in its national portfolio. You will soon find nearly 300 Sonesta properties across seven brands operating in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Peru and St. Maarten. Discover Sonesta hotels, resorts and suites in many of the most traveled U.S. destinations, including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Hilton Head, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle and St. Louis. For more about Sonesta and its locations, visit Sonesta.com or call +1.617.315.9200 or 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada. Follow us on social media @SonestaHotels.
