The magic of a destination wedding is that it gives you complete freedom to create the day of your dreams – without having to play by traditional wedding rules. If you have your heart set on doing things a little differently (we love a 14th-century church in the Cotswolds, but it’s not for everyone), set your compass for the Caribbean.
The region’s islands are rightly famed for their gorgeous white-sand beaches and breathtaking sunsets, but it’s their relaxed rhythm of life and vibrant creativity that adds a little spice to the usual wedding setup.
The Caribbean wedding expert
Create your dream Caribbean wedding and honeymoon at Sandals Resorts. Whatever your vision for your special day no matter how big, or how intimate, the experts at Sandals have 40 years’ experience to help navigate how to bring your dreams to life.
The epitome of sophisticated luxury, Sandals’ award-winning and adults-only resorts span eight Caribbean islands. With decades of experience, they’ve perfected the all-inclusive concept to provide guests with unforgettable escapes. As each resort sits directly on a gorgeous beach – all turquoise waters and lush greenery – you really do feel like you’re staying in paradise.
And in the hands of Sandals’ capable wedding planners, any potential wedding stress just melts away. In fact, their USP is tailoring the details so that your wedding is exactly the right fit for you.
Island inspiration for a Caribbean wedding
Your first (rather delightful) task is to choose which incredible island to be wed on. You could go for breathtaking Jamaica and take inspiration from its musical melodies and Blue Mountains, or how about Saint Lucia with its tropical rainforests and glamorous beaches?
Barbados welcomes you to two Sandals resorts with powdery soft, white-sand beaches and 20 restaurants to explore, while if it’s waterfalls and coral reefs you dream of, make for Grenada.
Saint Vincent & The Grenadines is the newest Sandals resort and comes naturally furnished with warm, azure waters, tropical birds and platters heaped high with local dishes. Whichever wedding resort you choose, you can’t go wrong.
Vibrant Caribbean wedding venues
Whether you’re a free spirit dreaming of a barefoot wedding on white Caribbean sands, or you’d like to exchange poetic vows in a quaint chapel, there’s a wedding venue to suit your heart’s desire at Sandals.
For an incredible 360-degree panorama of the gentle waves: opt for an intimate ceremony in an Over-the-Water Serenity Chapel where sunlight streams in through every side of the chic, whitewashed structure while the glass aisle creates a magical ocean floor.
Sandals also has a handful of unique venues including a sprawling green golf course that stretches out into the ocean and a chic rooftop terrace beside an infinity pool overlooking the coast. Oh, and there’s the Offshore Island at Sandals Royal Bahamian – yes, you can get married on a private island. As far as wedding venues go, we think Sandals most definitely has all dream bases covered.
Design your Caribbean destination wedding
Every wedding day brings a romantic dream to life, and the team at Sandals helps you create your special day just as you envisioned it. You’ll find a carefully curated selection of island-inspired themes to make the most of your chosen destination – and your most-cherished plans.
For chic simplicity, there’s Paradise Bloom, a fresh green-and-white colour palette with a boho lantern-lit reception and outdoor tables. Meanwhile, Blissful Beach creates a free-spirited vibe with pampas grass, cosy lighting and laidback soft-white and blush tones. Alongside these, you’ll find several more stunning options to explore.
There are also resort-unique designs, including Bahamian Seashells – a creative theme infused with conch shell insignia – think a swirling layout of chairs, mouthwatering conch fritters and a conch salad bar – and even a traditional conch blower if desired. You can then add your own personal touches to create your perfect ambience.
Dreamy Caribbean wedding packages
There are five different Sandals wedding packages, based on the number of guests attending and the nights stayed. If you and your other half are simply slipping off together, the Two Lovebirds Wedding Package with its pre-wedding couples massage and private cocktail reception can be your little secret.
At the other end of the scale, if your heart’s set on a grand extravaganza, then plump for the Epic Wedding Package with two-hour private rehearsal dinner, and private two-hour reception dinner with DJ.
And the beautiful thing about a wedding at Sandals is that after your dream wedding day is over, there’s no need to go back to reality. You can start married life in paradise with a honeymoon holiday at the island resort.
To learn more about a Sandals wedding or Sandals holiday visit the Sandals website.
