| u are in the process of planning a destination | | | | make-up, additional floral arrangements, private live |
| Caribbean wedding, you may come across information | | | | band, photography, video services, private limousine |
| online that says you can get a free standard wedding | | | | tours, and a full wedding reception to follow ceremony. |
| ceremony. Although usually just the basics are | | | | Question: How can I plan my wedding when I am |
| provided, this is still an amazing deal. In fact, it may | | | | thousands of miles away? |
| sound too good to be true. So, is there really such a | | | | Answer: The good news, you get a wedding planner. |
| thing as a free Caribbean wedding? Yes and you can | | | | Most resorts even have wedding planners for guests |
| continue reading on for more information. | | | | getting nothing more than the basic free wedding! You |
| Question: Who has these free Caribbean weddings? | | | | can be in regular contact with your wedding planner |
| Answer: Some all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean do. | | | | via phone or email to ensure your wedding (even if it is |
| Question: There has to be strings attached, right? | | | | only the free one) is picture perfect. |
| Answer: Not really. I wouldn’t go as far to call it | | | | Question: Will my guests need to stay at the same |
| strings, but must all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean | | | | resort? |
| usually have a minimum stay requirement. This stay | | | | Answer: No. If you want your guests to stay |
| requirement varies between 3-nights and 5-nights. For | | | | elsewhere, so you don’t end up running into |
| longer stays, such as 7-nights or 9-nights, you may get | | | | Mom and Dad on your honeymoon, they can. As |
| the fees required for legalizing a marriage in a foreign | | | | previously stated, a free wedding ceremony comes |
| country waived. | | | | with a limited number of guest passes for guests |
| Question: But my wedding will only last one day? | | | | staying offsite. Additional passes are available for |
| Answer: Many brides and grooms wonder how they | | | | purchase as an upgrade. |
| will meet the minimum stay requirement. It is easy; | | | | Question: How do I redeem my free standard |
| combine your wedding and honeymoon into one trip. | | | | wedding? |
| All-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean are jammed | | | | Answer: First, you must choose a resort. Remember, |
| packed full of activities. Even on an extended trip, you | | | | many all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean give guests |
| won’t be bored for a minute. Now, resorts do | | | | a free wedding ceremony. Since you are also |
| vary with onsite activities, but you can opt for a resort | | | | honeymooning too, choose a resort that has lots of |
| with a golf course, rock climbing wall, spa, or a | | | | inclusions and onsite activities. Then, make your travel |
| beachfront resort with activities that include snorkeling | | | | plans. When doing so, you need to contact the resort |
| or windsurfing. | | | | to let them know of your wedding plans. Most resorts |
| Question: What does a free standard wedding | | | | need at least three weeks to get all documents in |
| include? | | | | order. In the event your destination wedding becomes |
| Answer: The answer to this question will vary | | | | a last minute affair, there may be a last minute charge. |
| depending on the resort in question. However, common | | | | Question: How exactly does a free Caribbean |
| inclusions for free wedding ceremonies include: the | | | | wedding save me money? |
| marriage license, minister frees, preparation of all legal | | | | Answers: Many ways. First, you get the basics for |
| documents, small number of guest passes or provided | | | | free. You automatically save money. There are no |
| witnesses, recorded music, champagne, a decorated | | | | venue rental fees; your room reservations take care |
| wedding area, a wedding cake, bouquet, and a dinner | | | | of this. There are no additional travel fees; your airline |
| for the bride and groom following the ceremony. | | | | reservations get you not only to your wedding, but |
| Question: What if I want more than just the basics? | | | | your honeymoon too. Moreover, you stay at an |
| Answer: All-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean provide | | | | all-inclusive resort. Your stay should include food, |
| guests with affordable upgrades. These upgrades can | | | | snacks, drinks, tip, and some forms of onsite |
| get you the wedding ceremony and reception of your | | | | entertainment. While the costs are higher at first, you |
| dreams. Upgrades vary from resort to resort, but here | | | | usually walk away with the best value for your money. |
| are a few commonly offered: in-room hair, in-room | | | | |