Earn a Free Destination Wedding in St. Maarten

Words by Courtney Kellar

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Words by Courtney Cox
Photos courtesy of Sonesta Resort Sint Maarten

The Caribbean is unquestionably a hot spot for destination weddings. Many hotels and resorts go out of their way to accommodate destination wedding parties and one such property has taken it to the next level. Sonesta Resort Sint Maarten has introduced its “Marry Me for Free” package designed to encourage wedding parties to relax and stay awhile.


If groups book a minimum of ten rooms for five nights or more, the couple gets a wedding ceremony and reception courtesy of the resort. The bride and groom-to-be can choose between either Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, the island’s nightlife hub, or Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino, a beachside haven. Room rates at Sonesta Maho begin at $195 per night and rates being at $156 per night at Sonesta Great Bay.

The “Marry Me for Free” package at the Sonesta Resorts Sint Maarten include:

• Room discount
• Ceremony venue (cliff-side gazebo, beach or function room)
• On-site wedding coordinator
• Officiant
• Open bar during event
• Customized wedding reception/dinner
• Custom wedding cake
• Sparkling wine toast
• Suite upgrade for the bride and groom
• Signature Sonesta Champagne flutes for the bride and groom
• 10% off services at Sonesta Maho’s Good Life Spa
• Welcome gift for the bride and groom
• 50% off stay for couple’s one-year anniversary


This offer is valid through December 2012 and the resort handles the official marriage license, documentation charges, stamp duties and translation of documents. The offer must be booked through Sonesta wedding sales and rates are subject to 21% tax and service charges. To book your “Marry Me for Free” package visit Sonesta Resort Sint Maarten’s web site or contact Wedding Sales Coordinator Andrew Rippel: arippel@mahobeach.com