6 of the Best Hotels for a Complimentary Caribbean Wedding
From the heavenly tropical landscape to its indulgent and stress-free all inclusive stays, choosing to get married in the Caribbean is a truly relaxed and intimate way to celebrate your love for one another. By channelling all your budget into providing a luxury experience for just the two of you or some additional friends and family too, you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable wedding celebration that you’ll be reminiscing over for years to come.
Plus if that’s not enough, a number of all-inclusive resorts actually offer their wedding packages as entirely complimentary*, especially when booked through a travel agent such as Kenwood Travel, making the budgeting of your wedding incredibly easy and simple.
To help get you inspired, below we’ve listed 6 of the best hotel resorts in the Caribbean that offer complimentary wedding packages* as part of your stay with them.
1. Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa
Saint Lucia
Proudly standing within an 85-acre tropical estate bordering a mile long stretch of secluded sandy beach, the beautiful Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa has previously been voted as the world’s ‘Best Destination Wedding Venue’ by the British Wedding Awards. Recognised as one of Saint Lucia’s best resort hotels, it has the added advantage of adults-only accommodations and a family wing, meaning guests of all ages can enjoy your special day.
The hotel offers a choice of packages depending on the size of your guest list. The Silver Wedding Package caters for the Bride and Groom and up to six extra guests for free depending on room type booked. The Pearl Wedding Package, although based on 34 guests, can host up to 70 at a decorated beachfront venue, and includes a 3-course gourmet dinner, welcome beach barbecue and a private catamaran cruise for all.
As a 4-star resort hotel, you can expect all the usual luxury amenities from an all-inclusive, including eight restaurants, gourmet dining, seven bars and premium brand alcoholic drinks. It boasts the island’s largest waterpark, a lazy river, some great pools, entertainment and a beachfront spa. It is worth highlighting that it’s sister hotel, Serenity at Coconut Bay, is located within the same estate and offers private plunge pool suites with butler service – an ideal choice for an extended honeymoon stay for the bride and groom.
2. Sea Breeze Beach House
Barbados
Nestled on the south coast of the island, tucked close to the shoreline, the calming Sea Breeze Beach House is a luxurious all-inclusive spot, with a warm and inviting atmosphere both inside and out. Get married on the silky sands of a Barbados beach, in their lush tropical gardens or in a pretty gazebo looking out to sea. You can upgrade your complimentary wedding package* to also enjoy a beautifully decorated table and private dining with your loved ones, steel pan accompaniment at the ceremony, beauty treatments, luxury transport to and from the hotel and a memorable couple’s candlelit dinner on the night before the wedding.
During your trip, be sure to stay in one of their Luxury Collection suites, complete with amazing ocean views, private balconies and daily restocked mini bars. The hotel is home to a number of eateries, from upscale fancy to beachside casual, along with unlimited access to top shelf drinks across their bars and lounges. If you fancy getting active and exploring the Caribbean a little more, you can enjoy everything from wine and rum tastings, to water sports and golf at the 18 hole Barbados Golf Club, with one round free when booking a Luxury Collection Junior Suite or higher.
3. Carlisle Bay
Antigua
Looking out over the serene waters of Horseshoe Bay on the Southwest Coast of Antigua, the picturesque Carlisle Bay is the perfect combination of laidback luxury with an unfussy atmosphere. Surrounded by untouched rainforest, enjoy a stay within one of their contemporary and elegant suites nestled in the greenery with idyllic ocean views. The resort has become known as a destination for stress-free bespoke and personalised weddings, with the options of getting married on the white sands of the resort’s private beach, in their vibrant tropical gardens or aboard the resort’s own luxury yacht. They have an experienced in-house wedding co-ordinator who will help you every step of the way, with their typical complimentary wedding package* including VIP Fast Track airport arrival, your bridal bouquet and buttonholes, a floral arch for the ceremony decorated with local tropical flowers, a wedding cake by the resort’s bakery, a toasting champagne and a romantic sunset cruise.
The resort has a diverse range of restaurants from casual on the beach dining to more formal fare, with local products and ingredients picked from the chef’s very own garden. On the days surrounding the wedding be sure to check out the Organic Beauty Spa, tennis and pickleball courts, pools, yoga pavilion, water sports centre, library and private screening room.
4. Couples Sans Souci
Jamaica
Blending old world glamour with contemporary style, the picturesque Couples Sans Souci is a 5 star resort nestled between the mountains and the sea, with its very own mineral grotto. An adults only resort, it is home to five restaurants, seven bars, three swimming pools, a spa, sports and fitness facilities and private beach and pool, to name but a few. The venue has a range of beautiful ceremony spaces for you to choose from, with the reception taking place on a picturesque private island, with the option of a cool saxophonist for evening entertainment. Their complimentary packages* typically include a dedicated in-house coordinator, private dinner on the beach for two, couples massages, professional photos, a wine toast, ceremony at sunset and live music.
When you’re not lazing by the pool with your nose in a book after your wedding day, make the most of their water sports facilities, glass bottom boat tours and premier golf courses.
5. The Verandah Antigua
Antigua
Positioned on 30 acres of palm dappled coastline, The Verandah is a luxurious, all-inclusive adults only resort that is ideal for elopements and intimate family weddings, beautifully blending a coastal beach house aesthetic with modern amenities. With a dedicated in-house wedding coordinator, say your vows against the backdrop of the twinkling Caribbean sea, followed by dinner in their decorated wedding venue with up to 6 guests.
For the ultimate in luxury, enjoy your stay in a two bedroom villa with your very own private plunge pool, and spend time in their five recently renovated restaurants - from candlelit dinners in Nicole’s Restaurant or Seabreeze Restaurant to casual pizza or grilled dishes by the pool. In addition to this, the resort also has four large swimming pools, a fitness centre, pickle ball court, paddle boards, kayaks, water hammocks and hobie cat sailboats to enjoy.
6. Blue Waters Resort and Spa
Antigua
Tucked away in a secluded bay on the northern shorelines of Antigua, Blue Waters Resort and Spa is a multi-award winning luxury resort renowned for its precise blend of traditional Caribbean charm and modern elegance. Ideal for couples looking for both relaxation and adventure, it is located on its own private beach and is filled with an abundance of romantic secluded villas to stay in. Their complimentary wedding packages* typically include a ceremony in their beautifully decorated wedding gazebo looking out to sea, a dedicated wedding coordinator, bouquet and buttonholes, a champagne toast and celebration cake. However if you wanted to take things up a notch, their team are more than happy to organise premium wine offerings and bespoke dining experiences that go over and above their current packages.
Located just 15 minutes from the airport, the hotel is also home to multiple pools, a water sports centre that offers snorkelling, paddle boarding and kayaking, yoga and fitness classes, a spa and plenty of sailing excursions. The resort also has plenty of dining options available, celebrating the delicious flavours of the Caribbean with an international twist, accompanied by lots of high quality nightly musical entertainment.
Whether you're picturing exchanging vows on a beachfront against the soundtrack of ocean waves or an intimate ceremony in a gently lit gazebo, Kenwood Travel’s dedicated team of experts will ensure your special day is everything you’ve been dreaming of. With no detail too small, let them take care of all the details from planning through to booking, call now on 0203 991 0325 or enquire online.
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*Local Government tax not included in price and may be payable at destination.
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