THE BAHAMAS:
This collection of 700 islands has something for every taste -- enjoy complete
privacy by renting your own island, or host hundreds of your favorite people at
a mega resort. Nassau and Paradise Island are two of the most visited and
activity-packed destinations, while more remote areas such as Harbor Island and
the Exumas tend to feel more laid-back. Since the Bahamas are just a 35-minute
plane trip from Florida, it's an easy journey for guests.
The high season lasts from mid-December
to mid-April, while summers are sleepier. Although hurricanes are infrequent,
they can occur, so it's best to avoid the area June through November.
Need a great hotel for your big day One
& Only Ocean Club, Paradise Island. This seaside resort's
Versailles-inspired terraced garden is a unique ceremony location that
accommodates up to 120 guests. Villas perched above the beach feature private
infinity pools, and villa guests are offered iPods for use during their stay.
Most rooms on the property have sweeping views of the ocean.
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS : If you're looking for fun and something a little
different, Grand Cayman has plenty to offer. The East End is laid-back and
timeless; the west side is where the action is. Here you'll find one of the
Caribbean's finest strands: Seven Mile Beach, lined with hotels catering to
beach brides and with ballrooms for those who don't want sand in their shoes.
Hotels here are top-notch, with a mix of established brands (think Westin
and The Ritz-Carlton), plus a great array of private condo-style resorts like
The Reef and Caribbean Club. The vendors, from florists to photographers to
caterers, are some of the best in the region. Create indelible memories with a
group snorkel trip to Stingray City.
ST. BARTS:
Anyone who laments the demise of the so-called beautiful people hasn't been to St. Barts in high season recently. Fashionistas and their ilk adopted the
French isle as their Caribbean St-Tropez long ago, and they keep coming back
for more of its fine beaches, beautiful buildings and superb food — all of
which add up to an ambience that says the great life. That life is lived in
elaborate villas and small hotels with swank names like Eden Rock and Le Toiny,
at trendy watering holes, and in the boutiques and the byways of Gustavia, the
picturesque capital. A long residency requirement for official weddings
precludes legally getting married in St. Barts, but there's no shortage of
stunning settings for a ceremonial vow exchange in the Caribbean's capital of
chic.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:
The D.R. is huge and varied, but for the purposes of an affordable Caribbean
wedding, most plane rides lead to Punta Cana and Cap Cana, on the east coast.
There you'll find endless stretches of palm-lined beaches that host an array of
all-inclusive resorts, each virtually a destination itself, thanks to multiple
pools, bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and sports facilities. Different
brands cater to every style and budget, sometimes within the same property; for
instance, at the sweeping Paradisus Palma Real, guests can either stay in the
main hotel or upgrade to the Reserve next door, with lacks extras like private
concierge service and the Reserve-only restaurants. Best of all, these well-run
complexes offer an array of wedding packages, planners and other on-site
vendors to help you easily pull the whole thing off.
JAMAICA:
Jamaica is a great spot to have a non-traditional wedding. The locals are up
for just about anything (within reason!). If you're going to have a Jamaica wedding, take advantage of the Jamaican experience.
Whether it is a ceremony or an elaborate
one, you will love the exotic settings that envision your perfect wedding. The
ambiance is a blend of the splendor in natural and romantic surroundings which
satisfies you with a true Jamaican experience. Start your lifetime memories in
the ultimate location where Jamaica provides wedding renewals,
receptions, cruise ship beach side, wedding packages and exclusive wedding
planning services in a personal, beautiful setting that redefines what you both
together.
SAINT LUCIA:
This Windward Island’s volcanic profile has been rising higher and higher in
recent years, thanks to a deluge of new boutique hotels with a massive wow
factor. Leading the way was Jade Mountain, a spectacular wing of the venerable
Anse Chastanet, and neighboring Ladera, which just built an outdoor venue
specifically for weddings. The southern Soufriere area is quieter and less
developed. For more in the way of restaurants, nightlife and accommodations
suitable for bigger parties, stay up north, where chic check-ins include three
Sandals resorts and Cap Maison, seen in the finale of The Bachelor: On the
Wings of Love. Saint Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s prettiest destinations,
rent a car and make the most of it.
Destination weddings take considerable
planning and research, and the best properties & accommodations often book
far in advance of the wedding date. The earlier you begin planning your
wedding, the greater the likelihood you will be able to book the perfect
property for you and your guests.
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