Amanda PhillipsThe Caribbean is a popular destination for loved-up couples, especially engaged couples looking for a romantic and tropical wedding or honeymoon. With beautiful white sands, tranquil blue waters and tropical weather it’s no wonder that so many couples opt for these striking islands to say their vows.
But the island’s natural beauty is not the only reason. The Caribbean is dotted with luxury resorts that cater specially to couples and offer their own unique wedding packages. No two are the same, and the choice will be up to the individual couple, but here are four of our favourites so you can start your research.
Secrets Resorts & Spas
Treat you and your sweetheart to an adults-only escape in the beautiful sun-drenched landscapes of Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Facilities can vary between resorts, however, Unlimited-Luxury® comes as standard with 24-hour concierge service, gourmet dining and unlimited premium beverages.
Couples looking to get married or honeymoon in the Caribbean can treat themselves to a Secrets Resorts romantic wedding, honeymoon or anniversary package. There are three wedding packages to choose from all of which automatically include the honeymoon package (which can be booked separately). Honeymoon packages can vary by the resort but all of them come with special little extras that ensure your first holiday together as a married couple is a romantic one (like beachfront dinners and couples spa treatments). There’s also an engagement package that includes a beach-front proposal decorated with rose petals and ‘Will you marry me?’ etched into the sand.
Zoetry Resorts
When you step into a Zoetry Resort, a zen-like feeling will immediately wash over you. These resorts focus on holistic wellness within a luxury setting that includes everything you would expect from a high-end Caribbean resort. Their Endless Privileges® promise includes 24-hour private in-suite dining, laundry service, a welcome bottle of tequila or rum, unlimited Wi-Fi, maid service three times daily and à la carte food with organic options.
Couples can choose from a range of packages to suit whatever stage they are at in their romantic life together, whether it’s an anniversary, wedding, honeymoon or vow renewal. Wedding packages can vary by resort, but typically include a wedding coordinator, wedding cake and sparkling wine, a symbolic ceremony and preparation of the couple’s wedding day attire.
Couples Resorts
As the name implies, these luxury resorts in Jamaica are for loved-up travellers only. Naturally suited for weddings and honeymoons, engaged couples can choose between four different ceremony locations: a private island, a cliff-side gazebo, a tropical garden or the powder-soft sands of Negril’s beaches. Couples who are looking for a honeymoon package will enjoy the included couples massage and a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival. Upgrades on the honeymoon package include an intimate candlelit dinner on the beach and room decorations.
Jewel Resorts Jamaica
Choose between three stunning resorts on the island of Jamaica, including two adult only resorts: The Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort & Spa and Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa. And, if you’re looking to get married, there are five wedding packages that range from intimate gatherings for six people right through to extravagant parties that cater to 30 people.
For honeymooners, there is a complimentary turndown service, an invitation to the weekly honeymooners’ cocktail party and a 30-minute honeymoon photoshoot. There are also two other honeymoon packages that couples can choose from that include romantic touches such as couples spa treatments and a romantic private dinner. There’s also a honeymoon registry where your friends and family can purchase resort extras to help make your stay just that little bit more special.
