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Veranda
|November - December 2024
On New Year's Day in Palm Beach, The Colony Hotel's Sarah and Andrew Wetenhall welcome friends for a casual courtyard fete, alight in the landmark's signature color.
AFTER SARAH AND ANDREW WETENHALL bought The Colony Hotel in 2016, they debuted their youthful vision for Palm Beach's historic pink landmark at a New Year's Eve extravaganza. It was an ideal occasion for the new owners to signal "this was a happening, happy, and welcoming place," says Sarah, who has since made the last night of the year its pinnacle evening, "always a big to-do!"
As for the day after? The ever-energetic Wetenhalls keep the party going, gathering friends for an informal encore. "We're always at the hotel, so it's rare we find the time to host our nearest and dearest at our home," Sarah says. "What's that saying-the relationships we value the most are often the ones we nurture the least?" 
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This story is from the November - December 2024 edition of Veranda.
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