The Weddings & Honeymoon Destinations You Need To Know About
Created in partnership with Sandals Resorts
Why choose the Caribbean & Sandals Resorts?
Destination weddings have never been more popular, and few areas of the world offer a more inspiring or beautiful setting than the Caribbean – the natural beauty of the islands, the year-round great weather, and the choice of luxury all-inclusive resorts make it a top choice.
With Sandals, you can choose from 18 resorts scattered across eight of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands: Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigua, The Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados, Curaçao, and Saint Vincent. All resorts are all-inclusive, with up to 16 restaurants, premium drinks, land and water sports, and entertainment on site. Plus, each resort offers a range of picturesque wedding venues, from overwater chapels to garden gazebos, as well as different wedding packages – from intimate elopements to large group weddings. All packages include a personal wedding planning team to eliminate any stress and once married, the honeymoon can start straight away, with luxurious suites perfect for a special occasion.
THE WEDDING
Sandals has everything you need to create a destination wedding that is entirely unique. From intimate venues to ethereal setting, there are plenty of island-inspired ceremony and reception setups on offer for every style of wedding. Here are three of our favourite ideas…
Over-The-Water Serenity Chapel
Intimate and inviting, this unique chapel features 360° panoramic ocean views and a glass floor aisle. Couples can opt to exchange vows in this venue at Sandals South Coast, Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Ochi – however, our pick would be the newly-opened Sandals Saint Vincent in The Grenadines. A stunning bay set at the foot of lush mountains, the setting is second to none.
Over-The-Water Gazebo
For a true on-the-water setting, couples can experience unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape as they say ‘I do’ in a classic overwater wedding gazebo. Also available at Sandals Montego Bay, you can also choose this venue at Sandals Grande St. Lucian and Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica, where accommodation also stretches out onto the water and the resort also comes with its own private offshore island, complete with Bali-inspired beach cabanas, a Balinese-style pool with a swim-up bar and whirlpool, and an authentic Thai restaurant.
Beachfront Wedding
Pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, endless sunshine – if you're planning a destination wedding in the Caribbean, a beachfront setting makes total sense. Available at all Sandals Resorts, both the ceremony and the reception can be hosted right on the beach, offering maximum flexibility and originality for your special day.
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WEDDING INSPIRATIONS
Once you've chosen your perfect Sandals resort and venue, couples can work with the on-site team to create a look that feels personal to them and their big day. Here are three of our favourite ideas...
Azure Tides*
Designed to reflect the surrounding Caribbean waters, Azure Tides features lime and turquoise décor elements, along with earthy-toned chairs and subtle touches of greenery. Aimed at embracing the laidback spirit of the islands, we think it's perfect for couples wanting to fully embrace the beachy setting.
Paradise Bloom*
Couples who prefer to keep things on the simple and chic side, should opt for Paradise Bloom, which revolves around a fresh green and white colour palette but with a modern-day, tropical twist. While the ceremony setting is framed by gold chairs and a stunning structure draped in white fabric that catches the sea breeze, the reception is made up of warm string lights, white lanterns, and an uplit dance floor to get the party started.
Enchanting Sands*
Want the all-natural look? The Enchanting Sands theme is defined by wooden benches, white-and-pink floral arrangements with soft touches of greenery, and bamboo chairs to add texture and contrast. Simple and classic – we guarantee the photos won't date.
*Available at most destinations
Browse the rest of the range of wedding inspirations from Sandals here and find out more about planning a wedding at a Sandals Resorts hotel by reading the FAQ page.
THE HONEYMOON
A Sandals honeymoon offers some of the most romantic suites on the island – many of which offer unparalleled beachfront settings – with unlimited gourmet dining at up to 16 specialty restaurants per resort, as well as land and water sports and a range of other activities, so couples can find endless ways to spend time together.
Luxury Accommodation
World renowned, Sandals has created some of the most luxurious and romantic suites in the Caribbean. Whether high on a cliff top overlooking the sea, set at the edge of a flowing pool or right on the beach, these hideaways are ideal for private honeymooners.
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Dining Experience
Sandals’ award–winning culinary team of chefs have brought 23 unique international culinary concepts to life across its resorts. With innovative locations for restaurants, more restaurants per guest than any other resort, and a dedicated culinary concierge team – it’s no wonder it’s been rated number one for all-inclusive dining. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are all included, as are premium liquors (there are up to 11 bars per resort and stocked bars in every room).
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Endless Activities
For honeymooners looking for an adventure-filled trip, Sandals has a host of activities on offer – so you can either fill your itinerary while you're there or simply choose to relax and unwind. Adventure junkies can sign up for PADI-Certified scuba diving and snorkelling trips; or rent paddle boards and kayaks. There's also a host of water sports on offer, while select resorts offer romantic trips to a private offshore island – perfect for couples looking for real one-on-one time. Golf is also available at select resorts, while most offer beach volleyball, basketball, day and night tennis and day and night entertainment, including live shows.
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To learn more about destination weddings by Sandals Resorts and to plan your Caribbean wedding or honeymoon, head to the Sandals website for more information and to submit an enquiry.
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