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A lot of people dream of a Caribbean wedding but imagine that it is fraught with complications and red tape.

This couldn’t be further from the truth, however, and a Caribbean wedding can actually be easier to arrange than one in the UK and, maybe surprisingly, often cheaper!

Almond Resorts provide a comprehensive wedding and honeymoon planning service which can take care of even the smallest detail, leaving you free to concentrate on enjoying the whole stress-free experience.

Almond’s very own wedding coordinators will help you through every step, with a range of flower options available as well as photography, corsages and live music.

The legalities will all be taken care of also, and any requirements will be discussed with you in full, making sure every angle is covered.

To book or enquire about a wedding in Barbados or St Lucia, contact Almond Resorts on 0870 907 9602.

There is so much to see and do on the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia. With a wealth of activities on offer on Almond Resort’s all-inclusive holidays in St Lucia, you are already spoilt for choice, but for those looking to experience even more, there are some fantastic adventurous opportunities.

St Lucia is a fantastic island for scuba diving, and there are dives to cater for all levels of experience.

The Shipwreck of the Lesleen M is one of the region’s greatest dives. The cargo vessel was deliberately sunk in the waters off the west coast of St Lucia, just to the north of the Piton mountains in the mid-1980s in order to create an artificial reef.

The pristine, clear waters afford excellent visibility and a bewildering array of colourful fish weaving in and out of the anemone and fire coral-covered wreck, creating ideal underwater photograph opportunities.

The wreck’s cargo area is also accessible to divers, who can swim along the ship’s walkways, with the chance to spot juvenile frogfish, soldier fish, snappers, angelfish and tuna.

You Tube footage of a Diver’s Experice at the Lesleen M

It is not hard to see why many people choose a beach wedding - exchange vows on a tropical beach, with powder white sand at your feet and the ocean as your backdrop.

The romantic setting of a beach wedding is hard to beat, and after the ceremony, couples can take a stroll along the beach, hand in hand, the setting makes for some fantastic photograph opportunities.

The scenery is not the only persuasive factor, beach weddings can work out substantially cheaper than getting married in the UK. The cost of getting married has escalated in recent years, with the average UK wedding costing around £16,000, a stark comparison with the average wedding abroad which costs around £6,000.

Advantages are not just confined to monetary savings, marrying abroad can incorporate much of the wedding planning, which can be undertaken by your travel agent and personal wedding coordinator.

The Perfect Setting
The Caribbean provides the perfect setting for a beach wedding; year round hot tropical climate, powder white sand and clear pristine waters make it the ideal location to get married.

With fantastic properties on offer like the Almond Beach Club in Barbados and the Almond Morgan Bay in St Lucia, Almond Resorts can help you to select the perfect venue for your beach wedding, and provide you with all the help and support to ensure your day goes without a hitch.

The Caribbean is warm and sunny year round, and to make the most of your wedding and honeymoon, we recommend you plan the occasion within the dry season which falls between December and May.

What to Remember
Like a wedding in the UK, you have to make sure you have all the necessary papers and follow the correct procedure to make your wedding legal, but this is not nearly as complicated as you may think. In fact, Almond’s wedding coordinator can help take you through the entire process.

First you need to chose your hotel and request a wedding date, which should be confirmed quickly. If the date is not available you will be advised of an alternative.

Once the date is booked and the legal requirements are met, you need to think about practicalities.
Almond offer a host of personalised wedding services to make your big day truly special. These include photography packages and flower arrangements, live music and beauty treatments. See the full list of wedding services offered by almond Resorts for further information.

Don’t forget the guests – make sure they book with Almond with plenty of time in advance, or if they choose to stay elsewhere they need to know that it is close enough to your venue that they can get there easily! Certain Almond Resort properties are adults only, so it is best to check first if you have any children among your party.

What about your dress and wedding clothes? The best bet is to pack your bridal dress with it with tissue paper into a strong suitcase and check it in as luggage. However, this will form part of your luggage allowance. On arrival at your hotel it is best to hang it up in the bathroom to allow the creases to drop out.

Don’t forget to tell your guests what the dress code is – should they go with the tropical theme and wear light informal clothes or would you prefer them to stay traditional and dress up.

Honeymoons and Renewing Wedding Vows
Couples can also renew their vows on the beautiful shores of the Caribbean, or plan the perfect honeymoon with other packages from Almond Resorts.

The Caribbean is a beautiful location for a beach wedding. The informal setting and laid back atmosphere will make for a truly special day that you will remember forever.

To book or enquire about Caribbean beach weddings with Almond Resorts, contact us on 0870 907 9601, or via weddingdirector@almondresorts.com.