When you think of a destination wedding you picture newlyweds exchanging vows barefoot in the sand with blue sky's above and love in their hearts. After the ceremony you can find those same newlyweds sipping margarita's poolside, scuba diving or horseback riding down the beach. After a visit with a travel agent it becomes clear that the most popular destination for an all-inclusive "Weddingmoon" is in the Caribbean where you can find dozens of all-inclusive resorts that cater to even the pickiest bride.
Couples Resort
Couples Resort is exclusive to couples only, hence the name. It promotes romance and passion and provides lovers the option of four locations on the island of Jamaica: Tower Isle, San Souci, Negril and Swept Away. All four resort locations offer wedding packages ranging from complimentary with a minimum three-night stay to upwards of $4,500. Many other a la carte optional upgrades can be purchased as well, such as photographers, a calypso band, upgraded flower packages and decorations. Couples are given the option of three different ceremony locations at each resort: beach, gazebo or garden.
Couples Resorts
11902 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33025
(800) 268-7537
couplesresort.com
Grand Pineapple Resort
Grand Pineapple Resort is a smaller and quieter family-styled all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, found in two locations: Negril and Antigua. Grand Pineapple offers a complimentary wedding package for couples staying at the Antigua location for seven nights or more in a qualifying room, otherwise the wedding package is $899, as of February 2010. A wedding package at Negril is $400 and includes fewer options. The package in Antigua does include government fees, registrar costs and ceremony charges. Streaming video to family and friends back home via web cam is an option at the Antigua garden gazebo location.
Grand Pineapple Resort
Norman Manley Boulevard
Negril, Jamaica
(877) 846-3290
grandpineapple.com
Beaches Resort
Beaches resort presents a family atmosphere in four locations: two resorts in Negril, one in Ochos Rios and one in Turks & Caicos, with stunning suites offering up to four bedrooms in 28 different categories. Beaches offer six different wedding packages styled by "Martha Stewart". The "Beautiful Beginnings" package is complimentary with a six-night stay. A la carte options are available in addition to the wedding package and offer choices for photographer, music, décor and favors. A special touch at Beaches is the option of a complimentary personal butler, video streaming of the ceremony and/or a personal dressing assistant for the bride.
Beaches Negril
Norman Manley Boulevard
Negril, Jamaica
(876) 957-9270
beaches.com
Special Note
Each of these resorts require additional governmental fees to process your marriage certificate, some may include those fees in the wedding packages. Also keep in mind that you must be present at the resorts at least 48 hours prior to your wedding so your marriage certificate can be processed.
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