If you’re interested in having your wedding at a Sandals resort, here is all the info you need to know. Located throughout the Caribbean, Sandals resorts are extremely popular for destination weddings for multiple reasons:
- The all-inclusive price
- The adult-only, romantic vibe at the resorts
- The gorgeous beachfront setting of each resort
- The range of beautiful wedding venues including unique options like overwater chapels
- The range of price points for guest accommodations
- The variety of onsite restaurants, bars, and activities
- The different wedding packages and enhancements available
- The free wedding package
- The personalized planning and service they provide
You can have a Sandals wedding in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados, Antigua, Curacao, Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.
Sandals Free Wedding
Many people choose Sandals for their destination wedding because of the free wedding package. This offer is good for up to 10 people, and provides a free wedding ceremony and reception. The main requirement is that you stay in a club or butler level room for 7 or more nights.
It is perfect for elopements or small gatherings, and includes a planning team; help with your marriage documents; a lovely location, pre-recorded music, chairs, and a bouquet and boutonniere for the ceremony; a private one-hour cocktail reception with a wedding cake, hors d’ouevres, a signature cocktail, a sparkling wine toast, nonalcoholic beverages, and tables and chairs; a honeymoon dinner with sparkling wine; turn-down service on your wedding night plus a bottle of chilled sparkling wine and a sweet treat; breakfast in bed one morning during your honeymoon; 15% off spa services; a $200 credit on select photo packages; $200 credit on select video packages; and a $100 credit toward a private candlelight dinner or beach/pool cabana.
You also get a free night on your anniversary stay if you book 7 or more nights in a club or butler level room.
The only costs you are responsible for are your room and the mandatory government fee each island charges, which ranges from $95 to $325 depending on location.
Sandals Wedding Packages
Sandals makes it easy to plan your wedding with a dedicated team and set packages that you can personalize as you wish. In general, all the wedding packages come with:
- A personal wedding planning team
- Bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere
- Pre-recorded music for the ceremony
- A cocktail reception
- A wedding cake
- Table settings
- Chiavari chairs
- Reception table centerpiece
- Marriage paperwork
If you stay for your honeymoon, you also get a honeymoon dinner with sparkling wine plus the complimentary Sandals honeymoon package, which includes a bottle of chilled sparkling wine, turndown service the first night, and breakfast in bed one morning.
If you return for your anniversary and stay 7 nights or more in a club or butler room, you get an extra night free.
Here are the different Sandals wedding packages you can choose from.
Two Lovebirds Wedding Package
For two people, includes:
- a wedding planner
- preparation of documents
- a wedding and gift registry website
- onsite coordinators
- a photographer and 10 digital images
- a couple’s massage
- a lovely ceremony location
- pre-recorded music
- a bouquet and boutonniere of roses
- a bridal attendant
- a 1-hour reception with:
- hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine
- a two-tiered white fondant wedding cake
- a reception table with white tablecloth and white cushioned chairs
- a private candlelight 4-course dinner with prosecco
Cost: $1300
Sweetheart Wedding Package
For up to 10 people, this package adds:
- 15% off spa services
- $200 credit towards a photo package
- $200 credit towards a video package
- orchids for the bouquet and boutonniere
- a signature cocktail in addition to the sparkling wine toast at the reception
- nonalcoholic beverages at the reception
- a $100 credit towards a private candlelight beach dinner, scuba diving, or a beach or pool cabana on honeymoon
Cost: $1000, free if you stay 7 or more nights in a club or butler room
Bliss Wedding Package
For 12-50 people, this package adds:
- 6th or 11th room free when booking in certain months
- a pre-ceremony welcome cocktail reception with drinks and hors d’ouevres
- 15% off spa services
- a $200 credit toward videography
- 20 digital images
- a one-hour cocktail party with premium bar and nonalcoholic beverages, passed hors d’oeuvres, a sparkling wine toast, and a signature cocktail
- a two-hour dinner reception with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
- a $100 credit toward a private candlelight dinner, scuba diving, or a beach or pool cabana on your honeymoon
Cost: $2500 for up to 20 people, $3400 for up to 40 people, and $3850 for up to 50 people
Epic Wedding Package
For 52-100 people, this package adds:
- a 2-hour rehearsal dinner
- $500 credit toward a photo package
- $500 credit toward a video package
- flowers for up to two members of the bridal and groom’s parties
- a three-tiered wedding cake
- a sweetheart table
- 2-hour DJ service at the reception
- $100 credit toward a private candlelight dinner, scuba diving, or pool or beach cabana on your honeymoon
Cost: $7600 for up to 70 people, $10,120 for up to 98 people, and $13,900 for up to 140 people.
Sandals Wedding Venues
There are multiple venues available at each Sandals resort, from beautiful beaches to garden gazebos and more. Choose from:
Overwater Chapel
These unique chapels are perched over the Caribbean and have glass floor aisles and large windows, providing 360-degree views.
This venue is available at Sandals South Coast, Sandals Montego Bay, and Sandals Ochi, in Jamaica; Sandals Grande St. Lucian; Sandals Royal Bahamian; and Sandals Saint Vincent.
Oceanfront Gazebo
Located near the ocean for scenic water views, these are found at most Sandals locations.
Garden Gazebo
These open-air gazebos are set in lush landscaping for peaceful privacy and are available at most Sandals resorts.
Private Island
Located just offshore from Sandals Royal Bahamian, this peaceful and lush island offers romance and privacy.
Sky Terrace
Located at Sandals Royal Barbados / Sandals Barbados, this rooftop terrace features fabulous ocean views plus an infinity pool and a bar.
Riverside Pavilion
Available only at Sandals Saint Vincent, this large open-air pavilion is next to a scenic river for serenity and beautiful views.
Golf Course
Found only at Sandals Royal Curacao, set your wedding on a vivid green lawn that overlooks the water for incredible views.
Traditional Chapel
Found only at Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica, this chapel features a vaulted ceiling, wooden pews, stained glass windows, and an elevated altar.
How much does a Sandals wedding cost?
The cost of a Sandals wedding will range depending on how many guests you have and the type of package and extras you choose. It can be free, if you have fewer than 10 people and stay for at least 7 nights in a club or butler room, or it can go up to more than $14,000 if you have 140 people and enhancements to the top wedding package.