The Bahamas
Sandals Resorts
Palm trees and a sunny day in an idyllic beach with emerald water at Caribbean Nassau, Bahamas. Coral reef at crystal waters
The beautiful Bahamas, just off the coast of Florida, offer couples everything from 24/7 excitement to total laid-back bliss, depending on whether they opt for developed Nassau, Freeport, Paradise, and Grand Bahama Island or one of the low-key Out Islands.
You have more than 700 islands of the Bahamas to choose from, although hotels with destination wedding services are only available on a handful. All of the islands of the Bahamas are ringed by coral-sand beaches, which make it a prime spot for beach weddings set against clear, clean, aquamarine waters.
One advantage of a destination wedding in the Bahamas is that it is close and easy to reach from the continental United States. Flights from Miami take less than one hour. The other advantage is that for couples who want a relatively long and event-filled celebration, there’s plenty to do. Whether guests enjoy swimming and sunning, snorkeling and diving, fishing and sailing, shopping and spas, clubbing and gambling (or any combination of those activities), places are accessible and plans can be easily arranged.
Although the major destinations within the Bahamas are Nassau/Paradise Island and Freeport/Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island, some of the smaller Out Islands now feature exceptional hotels that couples are also choosing to be married at.
Sandals Resorts, the adults-only all-inclusive preferred by honeymoon couples, is also known as the originator of the wedding moon concept, where a couple combines their destination wedding and honeymoon in one location. Sandals Resorts feature wedding coordinators who can take care of all the details, and from a distance. Many couples arrange their Sandals destination wedding via email and phone and don’t see the property until the day or so they arrive prior to the event. Sandals has two top-notch properties in the Bahamas:
Sandals Royal Bahamanian Spa Resort on Nassau is an AAA Four-Diamond winner and also boasts its own island.
Sandals Emerald Bay on the Out Island of Exuma was originally flagged as a Four Seasons resort, so there’s quality in its bones. When Sandals took over, they added romance.
Other options include the vast Atlantis Resort & Casino, which has expanded into a virtual water wonderland with Aquaventure, a mile-long river ride on inner tubes that includes rapids and a 120-foot water slide complex with three slides. Sophisticated couples can make use of all the facilities and retreat to Cove Atlantis when the crowds get to be a bit much.
Stay 3 nights or longer AND YOUR WEDDING IS FREE!
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:
Personal wedding planning team
Preparation of marriage documents
AFTER YOU ARRIVE:
Receive 15% discount on Red Lane® Spa services for bride and groom*
*Featuring optional enhancements
CEREMONY:
Picturesque Ceremony Location:*
Our islands feature the most beautiful and natural backdrops for your destination wedding.
Bouquet and Boutonniere:
A bridal bouquet and a groom’s boutonniere of fuchsia Dendrobium orchids.
White cushioned Chiavari chairs for all guests
Pre-recorded musical accompaniment of your choice
Complimentary 5”x7” wedding photo
RECEPTION
Wedding Cake:
Enjoy a two-tiered white fondant wedding cake with fuchsia Dendrobium orchids.
Table setting with white linens, silverware and crystal:
Table setting of white china, sparkling crystal, crisp white linens and shining silverware.
Decorative centerpiece for head table
White cushioned Chiavari chairs for all guests
Cocktail reception with sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres
Bride and Groom signature cocktail
ON YOUR HONEYMOON:
Breakfast in bed with mimosa on any morning of your choice
Romantic turndown service with flower petals on the first evening of your honeymoon
Honeymoon dinner with white-glove service in a specialty restaurant.
Free Wedding Inclusions
They say the best things in life are free. And we happen to agree. That’s why, when you book 3 nights or more, we’ll gift you a wedding for free. What that means to you is a stunning ceremony venue, a bouquet, boutonniere, and even a cake to cut when it’s all said and done! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The beauty of it all is now that the essentials are taken care of, any investment you choose to make will go towards customizing. So feel free to add some flare. Get downright creative. Most importantly, dream differently.
