If you are planning a destination wedding, here are a few choices that you should consider. A destination wedding at an exotic beach location is a wonderful option for a couple looking to do something a little different and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Pink Sands Harbour Island, Bahamas
The world-famous Pink Sands beach is a secluded three-mile spot of heaven on Earth. Bride and groom glide over the soft coral sands as their first steps into marriage. Bahamian chic with resources for small to large events, Pink Sands offers wedding packages starting at $2,300, which includes marriage licensing, reverend, wedding cake, bride’s bouquet, bottle of Champagne and photographer. Go for a Bahamian flavored dinner menu and a night of dancing to cap off the evening. .
Villa Premier Hotel & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Relax, re-program and reboot with a marriage in Mexico, courtesy of Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa. Ocean views, a full-service spa, whimsical vibe and warm personalized service of this boutique hotel lull couples into wedded bliss. Newlyweds indulge in the serene romantic city filled with cobblestone streets and old world charm. Or wedding guests can walk to colonial Puerto Vallarta and its famous boardwalk while bride and groom slip away for alone time. New amenities include: pillow menu for extreme comfort, butler service for the ultimate in pampering and rejuvenating Oxygen Bar. The “Unforgettable Wedding Package” begins at $205 per night and the “Unique Wedding Package” runs for $345 per night. Includes accommodations, chilled towels and Champagne upon check-in, relaxing five-minute welcome anti-stress massage on neck and hands, special in-room hotel amenities, complimentary use of gym, yoga lessons, reflexology lessons, meditation workshops and access to sauna and steam room at Villa Premiere Spa.
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, St. Maarten
St. Maarten is known in the Caribbean as “The Friendly Island” – and with casinos, dance clubs, great restaurants and beautiful beaches, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino is where weddings win big! Couples can work with a wedding coordinator to create their ceremony of choice or select one of Sonesta Maho’s signature wedding packages. Wedding packages include the Silver Ceremony $1450, Gold Ceremony $1850 and Platinum Ceremony $2450. All offer a wedding coordinator, bouquet, location and marriage license. After the wedding excitement, flip the coin for a relaxing honeymoon at sister property Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino. Just a few miles down the road, couples will enjoy its stretch of pristine white-sand beach, clear waters, and proximity to the island capital Philipsburg for shopping and dining.
Sunset Resorts, Jamaica
Sunset Resorts in Jamaica gives the big kiss off to over-priced weddings! The destination wedding now marries any budget with its “We Do” wedding package. Guests staying a minimum of seven nights at Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Montego Bay or Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios can now get married for free, courtesy of the resort. Sunset Resorts is an escape from escalating wedding prices, which can transform the “big day” into bigger bills. And the headaches of ceremony planning and tracking down vendors? Gone! Sunset Resorts will handle every move. You’ll be free to enjoy your vows backed by beautiful Jamaican sunsets.
For a beach wedding, you should choose beach wedding favors that depict a beach theme. Truly Wedding Favors offers a variety of beach themed favors that include colorful fun choices, or something a little more elegant.
Three of my favorites are:
- Sea Shell Place Card/Picture Frame – Elegant and functional
- Flip Flop Refrigerator Magnet – Whimsical and fun
- Sea Treasure Design Candle – Blue and beachy
Information about the resorts provided by travel expert Andria Mitsakos, AMPR President & CEO.
