Plan Your Wedding

In 5 Simple Steps

You say I do. We do the rest for you!

Once you've said "I will" to forever, it's time to start planning for that forever to begin. At Sandals, we make it easy – and fun – to plan the wedding of your dreams, and it all happens in five perfect steps.

Destination Wedding Planning Guide

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Find your magical retreat & book your room

Find your magical retreat and book your room or Love Nest® Suite! Choose your wedding date and time with the expert guidance of one of our knowledgeable Wedding Concierge Agents. Call 1-877-SANDALS to get started.

Discover the Caribbean's Most Innovative & Luxurious Suites.

Created in the spirit of opulence with separate sitting areas and a dedicated concierge team, these luxury accommodations are perfect for couples in love.

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Choose your wedding style

Whether you're starting with a blank canvas or already have a look you'd like to achieve, at Sandals you can design your dream wedding any way you want. Choose your wedding colors, flowers, ceremony décor enhancements, wedding cake design, and so much more!

It's Your Wedding, Your Style

Our interactive wedding inspirations planner is the perfect way to begin planning your wedding. You'll be able to view a variety of vignettes to get a sense of your own style, and let them inspire you to create your own vignette. Pick and choose elements along the way, creating the wedding of your dreams in your own unique style.

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Breathe easy & leave the details to us

Get things moving in the right direction with your dedicated Sandals wedding planner. A full-service planner will handle it all - from designing the overall vision to arranging weekend activities for you and your guests.

Your Wedding Team

You'll meet your pre-travel wedding planners during the very first scheduled call. From there on, you tell us what you want and we'll make it happen — bringing your vision to life, down to the finest details. All that's left for you to do is say "I do."

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Get your documents in order

Document it! Review and gather all the necessary documentation and legal requirements for your chosen island destination to ensure your wedding can be formalized and legally performed.

Marriage Documentation Requirements

The documents process can be a confusing and complicated one, but with our team of document specialists, the process is made simple and as stress-free as possible. Remember that each island is unique and requirements vary slightly from island to island-sometimes changing with little notice! Your Caribbean destination wedding coordinator and your document specialist can answer any questions you have about the documents required for each island. The experience of having your wedding on a gorgeous, tropical island is well worth the effort!

Requirements By Destination
  • Jamaica
  • Bahamas
  • Saint Lucia
  • Antigua
  • Grenada
  • Barbados

Requirements for Jamaica

Notarized copies of (original) state-issued birth certificate

Court certified final divorce decree

Legal name changes or legal adoption papers, if applicable

State issue death certificates with related marriage certificates

Residency Requirement

48 hours*

Notarized copy valid goverment issued photo ID or driver's license

An original notarized sword affidavit referring to documents specifically may be provided to accompany photocopy of documents.

Government / Administrative fee

US$95.00
*Must include 2 day which include day of arrival, weekend or holidays. Example: Friday arrivals can be married on Sunday. A 50% deposit is due within seven (7) days of booking in order to confirm wedding date and time. If deposit is not received within seven (7) days, booking will automatically cancel without notice. The balance on your booking is due forty-five (45) days prior to arrival. Cancellation should be made outside of thirty (30) days to arrival in order to receive a full refund. All wedding charges are non-refundable within thirty (30) days of arrival. Please send via courier service notarized photocopies (with notary's orgianl ink signature and stamp) of the required document at least 60 days prior to travel.

Requirements for Bahamas

Original state-issued birth certificate and passport

All pages of all court certified final divorce decrees, if applicable

Legal name changes or legal adoption papers, if applicable

State issue death certificates with related marriage certificates

Residency Requirement

48 hours*

Government / Administrative fee

US$310.00
*Must include 2 business days. Not including day of arrival, weekends or holidays. Example Friday arrivals can be married on Wednesday. A 50% deposit is due within seven (7) days of booking in order to confirm wedding date and time. If deposit is not received within seven (7) days, booking will automatically cancel without notice. The balance on your booking is due forty-five (45) days prior to arrival. Cancellation should be made outside of thirty (30) days to arrival in order to receive a full refund. All wedding charges are non-refundable within thirty (30) days of arrival. Documents are due at least 60 days prior to arrival. All couples must hand carry all original documents. Divorce decree not returned for Bahamas.

Requirements for Saint Lucia

Original state-issued birth certificate and passport

Court certified final divorce decree

State issue death certificates with related marriage certificates

Legal name changes or legal adoption papers, if applicable

Residency Requirement

72 hours*

Government / Administrative fee

US$270.00
*Residency requirement of 72 hours includes 3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Example: Friday arrivals can be married on the following Thursday. Monday arrivals can be married on Friday. Or 48 hour express wedding for US$341.00 fee, which must include 2 business days (this includes day of arrival). Example: Monday arrival can be married Wednesday after 12 noon. Notarized documents are not accepted A 50% deposit is due within seven (7) days of booking in order to confirm wedding date and time. If deposit is not received within seven (7) days, booking will automatically cancel without notice. The balance on your booking is due forty-five (45) days prior to arrival. Cancellation should be made outside of thirty (30) days to arrival in order to receive a full refund. All wedding charges are non-refundable within thirty (30) days of arrival. Documents are due at least 60 days prior to arrival. All couples must hand carry all original documents.

Requirements for Antigua

Original state-issued birth certificate and valid passport

Court certified final divorce decree

State issue death certificates with related marriage certificates

Legal name changes or legal adoption papers, if applicable

Residency Requirement

48 hours*

Government / Administrative fee

US$288.00
*Must include 1 business day (holidays not included). Example: Friday Arrivals can be married on Tuesday. No Sunday weddings. A 50% deposit is due within seven (7) days of booking in order to confirm wedding date and time. If deposit is not received within seven (7) days, booking will automatically cancel without notice. The balance on your booking is due forty-five (45) days prior to arrival. Cancellation should be made outside of thirty (30) days to arrival in order to receive a full refund. All wedding charges are non-refundable within thirty (30) days of arrival. Documents are due at least 60 days prior to arrival. All couples must hand carry all original documents.

Requirements for Grenada

Original state issued birth certificate and passport

Court certified final divorce decree

Legal name changes or legal adoption papers, if applicable

State issue death certificates with related marriage certificates

Residency Requirement

72 hours*

Sworn affidavit attesting that neither party has been married before

Government / Administrative fee

US$180.00

Sworn affidavit or letter from a clergyman, Lawyer, Registry or Notary Public; must be on letterhead with applicable notarization stamps, seals, etc. Attesting that neither party has not been previously married.

*Residency requirement of 72 hours including weekends and holidays, in addition to 1-3 days for licensing. Example: Friday arrivals can be married on the following Thursday. Monday arrivals can be married on Friday. Or 48 hour express wedding for US$190.00 fee, which must include a business day. Example: Monday arrival can be married on Wednesday after 12 noon. A 50% deposit is due within seven (7) days of booking in order to confirm wedding date and time. If deposit is not received within seven (7) days, booking will automatically cancel without notice. The balance on your booking is due forty-five (45) days prior to arrival. Cancellation should be made outside of thirty (30) days to arrival in order to receive a full refund. All wedding charges are non-refundable within thirty (30) days of arrival. Documents are due at least 60 days prior to arrival. All couples must hand carry all original documents.

Requirements for Barbados

Valid passports and original or certified copies of your birth certificates

Court certified final divorce decree

Legal name changes or legal adoption papers, if applicable

State issue death certificates with related marriage certificates

Residency Requirement

48 hours*

Government / Administrative fee

US$325.00
*Residency requirement of 48 hours does not include weekends and public holidays. A 50% deposit is due within seven (7) days of booking in order to confirm wedding date and time. If deposit is not received within seven (7) days, booking will automatically cancel without notice. The balance on your booking is due forty-five (45) days prior to arrival. Cancellation should be made outside of thirty (30) days to arrival in order to receive a full refund. All wedding charges are non-refundable within thirty (30) days of arrival. Documents are due at least 60 days prior to arrival. All couples must hand carry all original documents.
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Prepare for a beautiful new beginning

Double check your travel documents, confirm flights, and put all required documents such as passports in a safe place so you won't forget them. Be sure to hand carry your gown on the plane! Your on-resort wedding planner will be waiting for you and make sure everything goes according to plan.

Travel Checklist:

Travel documents in order

Confirm flights

Passports handy

Wedding dress

Don’t Forget these Final Details

Photography

At Sandals, we understand that some moments are meant to live forever. Our professionals will make sure your wedding photos are as perfect as your Sandals Wedding.

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Videography

Whichever of our 3 wedding style video packages you choose, our professionals will make sure your wedding video is a timeless masterpiece.

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Bridal Services

From complete pre-wedding salon packages designed specifically for your wedding celebration, to a la carte services, you'll look and feel amazing from head-to-toe!

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Photo & Video

Our photo & video professional team is there to capture your most precious moments throughout your special day.

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That’s it!

Let the good times roll. Arrive before your guests. Then spend some time with your Event Coordinator to discuss the final details once more and ensure everything is exactly as you dreamed of.