Friday, May 19, 2006
05/2006: St. Lucia: 'the wedding capital of the world?'
St. Lucia is probably the wedding capital of the world (apart from possibly Las Vegas). Nearly all hotels will offer a wedding package or have a wedding planner and a gazebo, or several. I'd say to anyone, do your homework before you go, if you don’t mind sharing your big day with several other couples and you intend going with guests, somewhere organised and efficient like Sandals is a good choice (no children allowed, though).
Sandals Grande have an average of 30 weddings each week, so they know what they’re doing, but it can feel a little like a nuptial conveyer belt. So, couples who prefer something a little more intimate, in my opinion, should try one of the smaller individually owned hotels - Eastwinds has a lovely garden and beach setting - or the small, exclusive and expensive Ladera Resort, set in lush rainforest. It has stunning views of the famous Piton Mountains (a World Heritage Site) and a renowned restaurant. For weddings on a budget (if that's ever possible) the Bay Garden Inn in lively Rodney Bay is small, friendly and has a distinct local flavour.
(image: Sandals, Antigua)
St. Lucia is probably the wedding capital of the world (apart from possibly Las Vegas). Nearly all hotels will offer a wedding package or have a wedding planner and a gazebo, or several. I'd say to anyone, do your homework before you go, if you don’t mind sharing your big day with several other couples and you intend going with guests, somewhere organised and efficient like Sandals is a good choice (no children allowed, though).Sandals Grande have an average of 30 weddings each week, so they know what they’re doing, but it can feel a little like a nuptial conveyer belt. So, couples who prefer something a little more intimate, in my opinion, should try one of the smaller individually owned hotels - Eastwinds has a lovely garden and beach setting - or the small, exclusive and expensive Ladera Resort, set in lush rainforest. It has stunning views of the famous Piton Mountains (a World Heritage Site) and a renowned restaurant. For weddings on a budget (if that's ever possible) the Bay Garden Inn in lively Rodney Bay is small, friendly and has a distinct local flavour.
(image: Sandals, Antigua)
# posted by hotelreviewer @ 5:04 pm 
