The Ultimate
Sandals + BEACHES
RESORTS Destination Wedding Guide:

DEC 7th, 2025

By Kerri Logan Shirk

Owner of Sunlover Travel – Your Sandals Wedding Bestie & Planning Pro

The Ultimate Sandals + Beaches RESORTS
Destination Wedding Guide

Planning a Sandals or Beaches destination wedding should feel like sunshine on your shoulders, not a stack of confusing resort tabs and “What do we do next?” moments. If you’re dreaming of saying I do with your toes in the sand at a Caribbean all-inclusive resort, Sandals and Beaches Resorts are some of the most beautiful places you can land.

This Sandals Resort guide walks you step by step through how Sandals/Beaches weddings work, real pricing, group travel tips, and everything couples wish they knew earlier. Think of me as your calm, seasoned travel friend who knows the lay of the land and wants this whole process to feel like a deep, grounding exhale.

Let’s dive in.

Why Sandals Resorts are one of the easiest resorts in the Caribbean for a destination wedding

Here’s the magic: Sandals built one of the most seamless destination wedding programs in the Caribbean, especially for couples who want a celebration that’s fun, easy, and beautifully curated.

Couples love Sandals because:

• Wedding packages are included
• Gorgeous Caribbean wedding venues
• A dedicated Sandals wedding planner
• Custom décor and photography
• Simple planning from anywhere in the world
• All-inclusive, adults-only experience
• Excellent group perks for wedding parties

If you’re craving an effortless experience with elevated touches, Sandals Resorts weddings are a wonderful fit.

And If You're Bringing Children… Couples Love Beaches, Too

Sometimes a destination wedding needs to welcome more than just adults. When little ones, teens, or multi-generational families are part of your celebration, Beaches Resorts becomes the perfect paired option.

Here’s why couples love Beaches for family-inclusive weddings:

• Family-friendly Caribbean wedding venues
• Kids’ clubs and activities for every age
• Sesame Street character experiences for the little ones
• Waterparks, lazy rivers, and endless entertainment
• Teen lounges and Xbox Play Lounges
• Nannies, certified babysitters, and dedicated family suites
• Easy transitions for guests between wedding events and vacation time

Many of my couples choose:

• Sandals for the wedding couple’s stay
• Beaches for guests with children

And everyone gets the experience that fits them best. It’s a beautiful way to bring families together while still giving the couple that elevated, romantic Sandals vibe.

What’s Actually Included in a Sandals or Beaches destination Wedding

Couples are often surprised by how much Sandals Resorts include. Yes, the free Sandals wedding package is real.

You’ll receive:
• A personal wedding planner
• Picturesque Ceremony location (certain locations come at an additional cost) and white chivari chairs
• $200 off both a photography and videography package
• Dendrobium orchid bouquet and boutonniere

• Wedding cake
• Table décor for a small reception
• Private 1 hour cocktail reception for up to 10 people
• Honeymoon Package
• $100 credit towards a Private Candlight Dinner, Snuba/Scuba or Cabana Rental

Stay seven nights or more in a club or butler level room and this entire complimentary Sweetheart wedding package is included without additional cost.

How Much Does a Sandals or Beaches Resort Destination Wedding Cost?

Most couples want to know the truth about Sandals wedding costs. Here’s a realistic overview of how budgeting works for a destination wedding at Sandals:

Your final cost depends on:

Your travel and stay
The number of guests attending your wedding
Décor upgrades, private events, and venue selections

A realistic budget range for most couples:
• $6k to $15k for wedding enhancements
• $4k to $12k for your honeymoon stay

Sandals and Beaches weddings are beautifully flexible. You can keep things simple or design a full luxury Caribbean celebration.

Group Perks and Incentives for Sandals Destination Weddings

One of the biggest advantages of choosing a Sandals or Beaches destination wedding is the generous group benefits designed to help couples and guests save. If you’re inviting friends and family to join you, these perks create incredible value.

Book 5 Rooms, Get the 6th Room Free (in Credit)

When your group books five rooms, Sandals gives you a credit equal to a sixth room.

Couples often use it to:
• Reduce the couple’s room cost
• Apply the credit to your wedding invoice
• Gift a night to VIP guests

Book 9 Rooms, Get the 10th Room Free (in Credit)

For larger wedding groups, this perk is a favorite. You’ll earn credit on a tenth room when nine rooms are booked.

Couples love using this credit to:

• Upgrade to a butler suite
• Cover a parent’s stay
• Use as a credit towards the wedding invoice

Book 10+ Rooms, Receive a Group Discount on Room Rates

If your celebration includes 10 or more rooms, your group becomes eligible for contracted group rates:

<p data-start="4309" data-end="4436"
• 13 percent off the contracted group room rate (standard)
• 15 percent off for weddings between July and September 2026

These discounts apply to all rooms in the group block, creating thousands of dollars in collective savings. It’s one of the strongest reasons Sandals is so popular for weddings with 20 or more guests.

How These Perks Work Together

Booking as a group doesn’t just elevate the celebration… it expands your benefits:

• Significant room savings
• Better availability and room placement
• Added perks tied to room count
• Upgrades and credits you can enjoy as the couple

And you never have to keep track of these details yourself. I take care of the entire group management process so the planning stays smooth and stress-free.

How Sandals or Beaches Wedding Planning Works

When you work with a Sandals Certified Wedding Specialist as well as a former Sandals brided, like me, you get:
• Personalized guidance
• Resort-matching expertise
• Guest management
• Insider timing and travel tips
• Stress-free support from start to finish

Sandals also gives you:
• A full wedding planning team
• A dedicated wedding designer
• Venue walkthroughs
• Décor consultations
• Event timeline support

Together, we create a planning experience that’s smooth and deeply supported.

What Couples Wish They Knew Sooner

At the end of the day, this is your wedding. Choose someone who makes you feel seen, supported, and excited about the process. You’ll be spending months (sometimes over a year!) working together — so chemistry matters.

A few truths about planning a Sandals destination wedding:

• Your guests’ budgets influence the resort more than décor
• Flight prices matter more than you think
• Not all venues offer the same level of privacy
• Popular room categories sell out quickly
• The most photogenic resorts aren’t always the easiest for groups
• Simple décor often photographs best
• Jamaica and St. Lucia offer the most flexibility for wedding groups

This is where having a specialist becomes priceless.

If your agent feels like a calming presence and a confident guide, you’re in the right hands.

Destination Wedding Timeline: What to Expect

12–18 Months Out

• Find a Sandals Wedding Specialist
• Choose your resort
• Secure your date and room block contract

9–12 Months Out

• Start inviting guests
• Begin décor inspiration
• Set up your wedding website (this is free if you work with me!)

6–9 Months Out

• Choose photographer and videographer
• Pick your dress, tux and wedidng party attire

3–6 Months Out

• Finalize ceremony and reception details
• Choose food, flowers, entertainment

Final 90 Days

• Final guest count
• Add flight details
• Final call with your Sandals/Beaches pre-travel planning team

Wedding Week

• On-site meeting with the resort wedding team
• Greet guests with a welcome cocktail party or dinner
• Celebration and honeymoon

This is the rhythm of an easy, well-supported Caribbean destination wedding.

Why Work With a Sandals Destination Wedding Travel Agent?

You can book direct… but planning with a specialist means more clarity, better recommendations, and hands-on guidance for you and your guests.

Couples who work with me get:

• Personalized resort matching
• Expert group management
• Insider tips that save time and stress
• Support through any travel surprises
• A friend who has been in your shoes and who deeply cares about your wedding experience

Your destination wedding should feel supported, personal, and joyful from the very first step.

As one of Sandals & Beaches Top Wedding Travel Agents as well as awarded Jamaica's Top 50 Travel Advisors, and top Antigua, Grenada and St Lucia agent, I have helped hundreds of couples turn their destination wedding dreams into once-in-a-lifetime experiences. I’ll handle the logistics — from group contracts to guest management — so you can focus on the joy of saying I do in paradise.

✨ Ready to Start Planning Your Sandals or Beaches Destination Wedding? If your heart is leaning toward a celebration in the Caribbean, I’m here to help you bring it to life. Reach out and we’ll start shaping a wedding day that feels beautifully you.

Let's find your perfect resort match together!

👉 Contact me at Sunlover Travel to start planning with an award-winning destination wedding travel agent who truly cares about you!

The Ultimate Sandals + BEACHES RESORTS Destination Wedding Guide: