For many couples, the vol-au-vents are as important as the venue when it comes to planning their perfect wedding. To an epicurean, the wedding is the be-all and end-all foodie affair, à la My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and the proverbial rubber chicken, puddles of potatoes, and standard 8-guest to a table formula is not what gastronomic wedding memories are made of.

For couples who consider the food component top priority (second to exchanging vows, of course), here are four of our favorite gourmet utopias where the food is as unforgettable as the location.]]> globetrotting gourmet 2009-05-05T14:42:33-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/2/21/112640/762 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3930/rendezvous_bay.jpg" class="imgborder"> <p> Fresh off our listing <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Rendezvous+Bay+Hotel/local/273"><b>Rendezvous Bay</b></a> in Anguilla as our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/2/20/95848/1269/hotels/Good_Rate_Rendezvous_Bay_in_Anguilla">Good Rate on Tuesday</a>, we find out what that mysterious "ownership inquiry" link is all about... <p>Rendezvous Bay Hotel &amp; Villas is going all upscale ownership on us, jumping on the increasingly crowded market for fractional second homes and retirement villas in sunny places. <p>According to a press release, the resort is planning "an unparalleled luxury resort with full ownership residences ranging from $3 to $20 million and fractional apartments from just $250,000." Yes, that means you pay a minimum of $250,000 but still have to work out when you are and are not allowed to stay there. And don't forget the maintenance fees! Tim L. 2007-02-21T14:48:54-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/2/20/95848/1269 <![CDATA[<p><b>[Ed. Note: Welcome to our Good Rate/Bad Rate feature where we look at hotel prices in the same city and decide which is better worth your hard-earned benjamins. Rates quotes here were valid on February, 20 2007 and are subject to change. Enjoy.]</b> <p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3930/rendezvous_bay.jpg" class="imgborder"> <p> It's never all that easy to find a bargain in the Caribbean, but on the island of Anguilla you're as likely to find a hotel room for $800 a night than one for half that. So we were happy to see one from here in Travel &amp; Leisure's new rundown on affordable beach resorts--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Rendezvous+Bay+Hotel/local/273"><b>Rendezvous Bay Hotel</b></a>. <p>The magazine's capsule review just says, "Spotless rooms with a funky B&amp;B vibe," but with rates Tim L. 2007-02-20T11:25:43-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/