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With the prices of just about everything increasing, many engaged couples are looking for inexpensive yet elegant alternatives to the traditional wedding. Eloping and destination weddings have increased in recent years because they offer an affordable option while giving couples the class and sophistication they are looking for. With Caribbean being one of the top honeymoon destinations for newlyweds, many resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Virgin Islands are offering “free” wedding packages as part of an overall honeymoon package.
Couples Resort Jamaica: Couples resort of Jamaica touts itself as the “Caribbeans most inclusive and most romantic all inclusive resorts”. As it’s name states, it is for couples only and includes four boutique style resorts at Tower Isle, Sans Souci, Negril and Swept Away. Their “Complimentary” wedding package does require a minimum three night stay in any type of room, with the rates beginning at $375 per night. The wedding itself includes a stateside wedding coordinator. They can assist you in understanding what you will need to obtain a marriage license and help to coordinate the details locally; you will also receive an on-site wedding coordinator once you arrive at the resort that will manage things for you. As with most elopement or destination wedding packages, your officiant is included, as well as a small cake and bottle of wine. Couples Resort also throws in your bouquet, boutonniere, matching “just married” t-shirts and a couples massage. You will need to pay for photo and video services and the government and license fees will run you in the neighborhood of $200. We like Couples Resort because it is both inclusive and exclusive as well. It is a small resort that does a great job of catering to the adult-only couples only crowd. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Sandals of Jamaica, St Lucia, Bahamas and Antigua: Sandals is the opposite of Couples Resort in that it is much larger and more widely known. They have resorts on just about every Caribbean island. They’ve recently introduced Martha Steward Weddings. These are a collection of five exclusive wedding themes designed by none other than Martha Stewart herself.These themes include floral arrangements, menu, cake, place settings, etc and range in price from.It should be noted that only the “Beautiful Beginnings” package is included as part of the complimentary service and a six night stay minimum is required. You will also receive an orchid bouquet and boutonniere, wedding consultant, officiant, wedding cake, small reception for four and help with preparing some of the documents. The room rates begin at $640 and once again, there is a minimum stay of six nights.
Having the elegant, affordable wedding and honeymoon of your dreams is easier than you may think. Open your mind to the possibilities and you will be surprised at what unfolds before you!
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Source by Natalia Harrison
