The average cost of a wedding varies based on various factors including guest count, location, decor, photography, food, and drinks. On top of that, there’s the dress, suit, hair, makeup, and marriage officiant and license fees to consider. All those costs can add up quickly! If you’re aiming for budget-conscious wedding planning that lives up to your dream vision, consider a destination wedding! These exotic oases offer stunning backdrops for your ceremony and reception, an infinite number of decor elements, and plenty of fun-filled activities for you and your guests to enjoy!

Keep reading for more reasons why your budget-conscious wedding planning should include nuptials at Sandals® or Beaches® all-inclusive resorts!

Low Budget Wedding Planning for “I do’s” In Paradise

With a total of 19 Luxury Included® resorts to choose from, Sandals and Beaches offer a collection of off-the-grid escapes that are in close proximity to the U.S. If you’re looking for stress-free wedding planning, the all-inclusive perks of Sandals or Beaches are the way to go! 

Here are some examples of amenities that are included all the time:

• 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining at up to 16 restaurants at Sandals and up to 21 restaurants at Beaches.
• Endless pours of premium liquors and Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wines.
• Opulent accommodations, including Love Nest Butler Suites® such as the Over-the-Water Villas and Bungalows, Skypool Suites, and Beachfront Rondovals at Sandals and Together Nest Suites® for up to 14 guests at Beaches! 
• A variety of land sports and water sports, plus championship golf at select resorts.
• PADI®-certified scuba diving with only the best team of dive instructors in the Caribbean.
• A superior level of service, care, and attention to detail that sets Sandals and Beaches apart.

Sandals and Beaches offer a variety of internationally-inspired dining options. From Italy and France to India and Japan, it’s the perfect way to explore cuisines of the world, without leaving the Caribbean!

Sandals and Beaches Customizable Weddings

From the moment you begin the Sandals or Beaches destination wedding planning process, you’ll be introduced to your own dedicated wedding entourage. Whether you have travel-related questions or customization requests, their goal is to make your dream wedding a reality! 

When it comes to selecting decor elements that work within your budget, Sandals and Beaches Customizable Weddings have you covered. Plus, with stunning inspirations — from laidback Coastal Living to the elegant Band of Gold — you can find a look that aligns best with your couple style. For added creativity, Sandals and Beaches also allow you to mix and match from the hundreds of decor items to design your wedding look from scratch! 

Sandals and Beaches are all about treating couples to the very best, so you’ll also be rewarded based on the length of your stay! Whether you stay for a week (seven nights) or extend the celebrations to include a destination honeymoon, you can receive up to $1500 in premium perks! 

If you aren’t able to plan a Test Drive Your Weddingmoon® experience to see the decor options in person, Sandals and Beaches offer a Virtual Wedding Design Experience. This interactive, online session allows you to video chat with your wedding planner to explore a suite filled with wedding inspirations that fit your budget-conscious criteria!

More to Love

Beyond the decor, venue, and resort you choose, Sandals and Beaches destination weddings also come with exclusive Bells & Whistles perks based on the number of rooms you book. Ranging from five rooms booked to 50+, you can choose the perks that mean the most to you — whether that’s a complimentary Welcome Cocktail Party, Rum & Game Night, or $1,000 credit toward an Island Routes Catamaran Cruise. Essentially, the more rooms booked for your guests, the more you get rewarded! 

Want to get creative with your beverage setup? The beer canoe is one of Sandals and Beaches most beloved custom bar concepts! Featuring an array of domestic and imported brews, this option lets you and your guests enjoy refreshing sips from around the world.

Did Someone Say Free Wedding?

When you stay three nights or more at any Sandals or Beaches resort, you can plan your dream destination wedding for free! You may be wondering if a free wedding package is truly free — and we can gladly confirm it is! With a Sandals or Beaches Tropical Free Wedding package, you’ll receive a bouquet, boutonniere, bride and groom signature cocktail, cake, and more!

Whether you choose a traditional chapel or a beachfront gazebo, the Sandals and Beaches Customizable Wedding features all the beauty of the islands and exceptional inclusions, for little to no cost!

The celebrations don’t stop there! If you plan a destination honeymoon at any Sandals or Beaches resort, following your nuptials, you’ll receive the following enhancements during your stay:

• Breakfast in bed with mimosas on the morning of your choice.
• Turndown service with flower petals the first evening.
• Honeymoon dinner with white-glove service in a specialty restaurant.

With endless perks and all-inclusive amenities to enjoy, tying the knot in paradise never looked so good — or affordable! Start your budget-conscious wedding planning at Sandals or Beaches today!