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The hotel is also very much in demand for rehearsal dinners and can provide blocks of rooms and suites for wedding guests. With ample banquet facilities, an exercise gym, hot tub, outdoor pool, as well as a poolside snack bar, the White House assures that all of its clients’ desires are met. The bride and groom need never leave the hotel. “People love to make it an all-weekend event here,” added Marie.
While individual preferences vary, the first thing brides consistently request is the Bridal Suite. Also increasingly popular are “multiple property buyouts” in which the entire property — interior and exterior —
is dedicated solely to one wedding. Cora’s Restaurant, the lobby, front lawn and third floor are exclusively reserved for the wedding. Every hotel room is occupied by the wedding party and guests.
Once you’ve found the perfect
property, it’s equally important
that everything moves seamlessly. America’s great hotels have several things in common. Aside from location, amenities, beautiful architecture and service worthy of the TV series Downton Abbey, an exceptional hotel requires an elegant, convivial bar. The oenophile’s dream would include an excellent, varied wine list. Cora’s Restaurant and Wine Bar answers these desires. Guests
and locals know that in its beautiful interior they can find a retreat from the day’s stresses or respite after an exhilarating shopping expedition.
With 46 wine selections, available
in one-ounce, three-ounce, and five- ounce servings, and 15 local and craft beers, there’s something for every palate; cocktails of every variety, from classic to trendy, are also offered. The bar, with comfortable white leather bar stools, has an inviting atmosphere and
relaxed lighting. It’s not surprising that it’s a favorite for nervous grooms before the wedding.
Alternatively, guests can enjoy drinks in the hotel lobby, which is furnished with spacious white couches and
well planned cozy sitting areas. The fireplace, with easy chairs configured around cocktail tables, encourages friends to gather.
The newlyweds who spend their honeymoon at the White House can easily and happily dine at Cora’s restaurant, enjoying tremendous variety in cuisine. The eclectic menu includes Gulf Coast specialties, local fresh seafood, family recipes, Certified Angus Beef, and offers a Wednesday Prime Rib night. Romantic couples will also love the section of the restaurant that’s curtained off for dining in privacy. Cora’s décor is eclectic,
with lighting that suggests lanterns suspended from tree branches.
The beautifully restored White House Hotel can accommodate any individual’s preference for an elegant event facing the Mississippi Sound.
Named one of the Top Ten Southern Hotels by Southern Living Magazine
1230 Beach Blvd. ~ Biloxi, MS I 228.233.1230 www.whitehousebiloxi.com I Sales@whitehousebiloxi.com
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