Sandals resorts are popular for destination weddings because they are set on beautiful Caribbean beaches, are adults only, and offer a huge array of inclusions at one price. They also have a wide variety of wedding venues, from beaches to gardens to overwater chapels.
If you’re considering getting married at a Sandals resort, here’s all you need to know about having a Sandals wedding.
Sandals Wedding Packages
Sandals has multiple wedding packages, ranging from the free wedding offer to an extravagant celebration. Every Sandals wedding package is customizable with a variety of options, so you can create the perfect ceremony for you.
All Sandals wedding packages come with a wedding planner, to help make the process easier and less stressful.
Sandals Free Wedding Package
If you stay at least 7 nights in a club or butler-level room at any Sandals resort, you can have a free wedding for up to 10 people. This includes a 15% discount at the spa as well as credits toward photography and videography packages.
FYI, free ceremonies are limited to Monday through Thursday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., and are only available at certain venues. For package details, see the Sweetheart Wedding Package description below.
Sandals Wedding Costs
The costs of each Sandals wedding package vary, from free to just under $14,000. Your Sandals wedding’s cost will depend on the package you choose, which add-ons you want, and how many guests you have. Your Sandals wedding planner can give you an estimate once you make those decisions.
Basically, you are in charge of how much you spend. Theme wedding packages range from $1000 to $13,900 depending on how many people you have, plus any upgrades you want. There is a Sandals wedding price list on their website, but you can also find a more detailed breakdown in the package descriptions below.
Sandals Weddings: What’s Included
In addition to the usual inclusions for a Sandals stay, your Sandals wedding package will have a variety of options that are included in the price.
Sandals wedding packages usually include:
- 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
- Some photographs
If you also honeymoon at Sandals, you get a honeymoon dinner with sparkling wine plus the complimentary Sandals honeymoon package, which includes chilled sparkling wine, turndown service with flower petals the first night, and breakfast in bed plus fresh flowers one morning.
If you return for your anniversary and stay 7 nights in a club or butler room, you get an extra night free.
Here are the current Sandals wedding packages and what they include. Note that none of them include the mandatory government fees that most islands charge. While they aren’t much—usually about $95 to $325 depending on the location—you’ll want to make sure you ask your Sandals planner what the local fee is and how to pay it.
Two Lovebirds Wedding Package
This package offers a complete wedding for two people, including:
- a wedding planner
- preparation of documents
- a wedding and gift registry website
- onsite coordinators
- a photographer and 10 digital images
- a couple’s massage
At the ceremony:
- a lovely location
- pre-recorded music
- a bouquet and boutonniere of roses
- a bridal attendant
The package also includes 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
This package costs $1300.
Sweetheart Wedding Package
For one to five guest rooms, you get many of the same options as the Two Lovebirds package, plus upgrades and extras. These include:
- 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
This Sandals wedding package costs $1000 for up to 10 people. It is complimentary if you stay 7 or more nights in a club or butler room.
Bliss Wedding Package
For 6-25 rooms, this wedding package includes the basics plus extras:
- 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
The reception includes:
- 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
You also get a $100 credit toward a private candlelight dinner, scuba diving, or a beach or pool cabana on your honeymoon.
This Sandals wedding package costs $2500 for up to 20 people, $3400 for up to 40 people, and $3850 for up to 50 people.
Epic Wedding Package
For 26-70 rooms, this package includes the same basics as the others, the same extra room free offers as the Bliss Package, and the same welcome cocktail reception, plus snacks and sparkling wine for the bride and groom while getting ready for the wedding.
It also includes:
- 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
The Epic Wedding Package costs $7600 for up to 70 people, $10,120 for up to 98 people, and $13,900 for up to 140 people.
Sandals Wedding Packages: How to Choose
In order to decide which of the Sandals wedding packages is best for you, you’ll need to answer some questions. First, how many people are coming? Are you eloping, is it a small wedding, or will you have 100 guests?
Next, what sort of wedding do you want? Quiet and intimate or all the bells and whistles?
And, where do you want to get married? On the sand at twilight, in a lush garden, or perched above the Caribbean?
Once you have all that information, you can share it with your Sandals wedding planner and they will help you choose the perfect package for the wedding of your dreams.
Sandals Wedding Venues
Sandals prides itself on offering unique and scenic wedding venues. Of course, each resort is set on a white-sand beach that makes the perfect backdrop for tropical weddings.
But you also have plenty of other choices. Here are the other types of wedding venues you’ll find at Sandals.
- Overwater Chapel: set above the Caribbean with 360-degree ocean views and glass floor aisles so you can see into the water below; available at Sandals South Coast, Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Sandals Ochi, and Sandals St. Vincent
- Oceanfront Gazebo: open-air gazebos set near the ocean for water views, located at most Sandals resorts
- Garden Gazebo: tucked into tropical gardens and available at most Sandals resorts, these open-air gazebos offer privacy and peace.
- Traditional Chapel: only available at Sandals Montego Bay, this chapel has a vaulted ceiling, wooden pews, stained glass windows, and an elevated altar.
- Sky Terrace: located at Sandals Royal Barbados, this elevated terrace features great views plus a rooftop pool and bar.
- Private Island: the private island at Sandals Royal Bahamian offers a peaceful and private tropical wedding vibe
- Riverfront Pavilion: found only at Sandals St. Vincent, this open-air pavilion has river views and a serene atmosphere.
- Golf Course: only at Sandals Royal Curacao, enjoy a stunning setting on the promontory overlooking the vivid blue sea.
Sandals Wedding Package Incentives
Sandals also offers incentives to help you when planning your wedding. First, the Preview Your Wedding package allows you to visit the resort you’re considering and stay up to 3 nights at a discounted rate.
This way, you can do your planning in person, including choosing a venue, meeting with your planner, and looking at menus and cake options. You’ll get up to a $1050 credit if you book your wedding there and have at least 5 rooms.
Other incentives include getting the 6th room free when you book 5 rooms, and getting a room rate discount if you book 10 rooms or more. You can also check the Sandals website for ongoing sales and deals.
Sandals Wedding Locations
While all Sandals resorts are located in the Caribbean, they are on multiple different islands. You can choose from 17 different Sandals resorts: 7 in Jamaica, 3 in St. Lucia, 2 in Barbados, 1 in Antigua, 1 in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, 1 in the Bahamas, and 1 in Curacao.