Destination weddings are back in style as couples become more adventurous and creative in their wedding planning. A dream wedding away from home is exciting and fun, but the preparations can be a bit more challenging. And the first thing the couple would have to agree on would be the destination.
Barbados is considered one of the top wedding destinations for couples who want an intimate yet exciting setting for their vows. The beaches are immaculate and the people are friendly. It’s hard to beat the views the island offers.
Hotels in Barbados may be small but they cater to different visitors of various nationalities. Most couples have different preferences, but the hotel staff is ready to cater to your every whim.
A Barbados-style wedding at a small hotel is a dream wedding that can be affordable for resourceful couples. Checking wedding packages before booking is a good way to avoid overspending. Some packages include everything from travel expenses, hotel rooms, marriage license, music to the champagne waiting for you in your hotel room. Each hotel offers different packages, so thorough research is recommended. There are also wedding coordinators at the hotel ready to help couples with their preparations.
There are a variety of wedding settings on offer in Barbados. The most preferred is the beach wedding, where the barefoot couple says their vows with the sea as a backdrop. The island offers a variety of places, from resorts, restaurants, historical places and churches. It all depends on the taste of the couple and the budget where the ceremony takes place, but almost every place in Barbados is a special place to celebrate love.
The flowers in Barbados are as exotic as you can imagine. Local orchids are available all year. Its unique flowers add a mystical air to any wedding.
Food is another plus at a Barbados wedding. Hotels and restaurants offer Caribbean-style cuisine, including a large selection of wines. An exciting destination wedding is not complete without a sample of the island’s exotic local dishes made from the catch of the day and the island’s abundant fruit trees.
Bajan cuisine consists of Coucou, a national dish made from green plantain, and Flying Fish, which is commonly found in the Caribbean. The menu is not limited to local food; the couple can also request international cuisine.
No wedding is complete without the memories you take home with you. Local wedding photographers know the island best and can make the bride look her most beautiful against the serene island backdrop.
Barbados is also one of the honeymoon capitals of the world. Even small hotels in Barbados have beautiful honeymoon suites perfect for newlyweds. Now all the couple have to do is say goodbye to their guests as they begin their new life together.
Imagine reciting your vows to the love of your life as the sun sets over the Caribbean, with your closest friends and family gathered around the two of you. Barbados is truly a romantic island for couples celebrating love.