Experience the Caribbean
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Weddings &
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More than a quarter of British couples getting married choose
to do so overseas; and the Caribbean remains the most popular
choice. Most say it’s less stressful, much less expensive and
they are guaranteed good weather and great backdrops.
T
he Caribbean’s tropical combination of islands of Nassau, Jamaica, Antigua or Barbados atmospheric plantation houses and historic forts.
stunning sandy beaches, brilliant blue seas or a secluded ceremony at their own luxury villa Couples wanting to take to the waters can marry
and rustic charm has made it a natural on Anguilla, a plantation house on St Kitts or at a on yachts, in the Atlantis submarine in Barbados,
suitor for couples wanting to tie the knot in style. discreet luxury hotel in the Grenadines. on a raft in Jamaica, while diving in the Cayman
This is a place which lives and breathes St Lucia is one of the most popular islands for Islands or even with dolphins in the Bahamas.
romance. What could be more evocative than a romantics with its lush, mountainous scenery Many hotels offer special packages that look
candlelit dinner on the beach, with the waves providing a stunning backdrop to any wedding. after all the details, from the official who conducts
lapping gently at the shore, or watching the sun Most couples marry on the beach – and with the proceedings to the photographer, and
slip gently over the horizon while sipping an so many to choose from, it’s easy to see why. trimmings such as the flowers, champagne, food
exotic cocktail? But many hotels will arrange a ceremony in their and music.
Whether couples are looking for an beautiful tropical gardens. On the English-speaking Such hotels also have wedding co-ordinators
extravagant wedding ceremony with all the islands there are many traditional churches where who liaise with the potential bride and groom to
trimmings or a simple barefoot occasion alone you can marry that are almost identical to ones you help arrange the details of the day.
on the beach, it’s all here. would find in a typical English village. Many islands have also made it easier for
Lovebirds can opt for a plush, sophisticated event There are also tropical and botanical gardens, foreigners to marry by cutting red tape, so
at major hotels or all-inclusive resorts on the larger some of which are used to staging weddings, plus couples can marry almost as soon as they arrive.
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