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Creating Your Island Vision

Photography by Ben Finch

From white sand beaches and endless sunsets, to lush gardens and overwater chapels, there’s no better place to seek inspiration than the islands.

To create your wedding vision, start by considering the natural elements of the island where you plan to exchange vows. Which matter most to you? Which do you want to showcase on your big day? With lush garden gazebos, overwater chapels surrounded by azure waters, and A-frame structures set upon white sand beaches, Sandals and Beaches Resorts know how to take the magic of the isles and effortlessly incorporate it into every aisle.

At each resort, you’ll discover an array of aisle inspirations that are unique to the location and personalized for you. Select from powdery beaches in Jamaica, verdant rainforests in Saint Lucia, or the festive island colors of Curaçao. You can also find the backdrop you’ve always imagined among the tropical landscapes of The Bahamas, Barbados, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Antigua, Turks and Caicos, and Grenada.

Grand Gardens

The most extraordinary Caribbean wedding you can imagine might be surrounded by turquoise water and white sand — or it might be enveloped in tropical flora. Couples looking for an intimate garden setting will find it at Sandals Grande Antigua. The resort’s private gazebo (pictured) is the centerpiece of a rich island garden that represents the lush landscapes of Antigua. A stone aisle and blooming flowers require no accessory except for a couple about to say “I do.”

Photo by Shoreshotz Photography

Overwater Oasis

Nuptials in an Overwater Serenity Wedding Chapel are an impressive, creative way to tie the seascape into your big day. Complete with a glass panel aisle, the chapel will keep guests cool and protected from the sun while presenting 360-degree views of the Caribbean Sea. At the center of it all is an incomparable space for couples to exchange vows. The Overwater Serenity Wedding Chapel can be found at Sandals South Coast, Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Ochi (pictured) and Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Photo by Jennelle Kappe

An Overwater Gazebo positions couples atop the Caribbean Sea, using breathtaking turquoise waters as a backdrop. An unforgettable ceremony location, this setting is a long-time guest favorite that showcases the very best of the Caribbean.

Coastal Chic

With the beach as the main stage and the ocean as the backdrop, you have a blank slate to craft the wedding of your dreams. Among the variety of décor elements available is a driftwood altar (pictured), which can be adorned with tropical flowers, a monochromatic color scheme with matching fabrics, or a sophisticated arrangement for a more traditional approach. The beauty of a beachfront wedding is the ability to mix and match concepts, keep things fairly simple, and let the ocean serve as the biggest “wow” factor of all.

The Best of Both Worlds

Most couples planning a Caribbean destination wedding are drawn to the idea of a ceremony complete with magnificent island landscapes. In the Caribbean, every wedding dream can be realized. From tranquil gardens to oceanfront gazebos, each wedding venue is designed to encapsulate the Caribbean’s natural surroundings while upholding classic wedding traditions.

Photo by Shoreshotz Photography

Pristine Paradise

For couples looking for a more polished backdrop, the at Sandals Ochi and Sandals Grande Antigua are an ideal fit. Each manicured garden is flanked by pergolas and a tranquil pool with the Caribbean Sea in the distance.

Timeless Traditions

Traditional chapels never go out of style. At Sandals Montego Bay, an intimate wedding chapel (pictured) rests in a secluded and serene tropical environment. Nestled between fountain pools and greenery, this charming chapel, complete with wooden pews and a raised altar, is ideal for those wanting a more conventional wedding experience.

Photo by Ben Finch