Destination Weddings in Barbados

Words by Jennifer Stein

Destination: Caribbean Paradise

By: Shana Zalopany

The Spanish call it Cielo, the Portuguese say Paraiso, and the Germans refer to Himmel. In English, we say Heaven. To a destination wedding couple, Barbados is “Heaven on Earth.” Sitting on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and southern edge of the Caribbean Sea, this island destination is temperate year round with consistent surf, lush fauna, and enough pleasurable pastimes to occupy the most active of bridal parties.

For many new couples the attraction of a destination wedding is not just the adventure of exchanging vows in a foreign location, but it’s also a stage to experience things most would not normally have the opportunity to at home. Barbados is an idyllic destination, where the people are as warm and inviting as the tropical climate.

You can ease the stress of planning everyone’s itinerary by booking your stay at one of many all-inclusive resorts on the island. The Almond Casuarina offers a resort-style experience that caters well to a group setting. With breakfast, lunch and dinner offered poolside and at oceanfront restaurants, as well as all-day room service, visitors won’t go hungry. For a more intimate setting, try the exquisite family run Little Good Harbour where couples can say their “I do’s” while the ocean cools their feet, literally. The small cluster of guest cottages encircles the pool and provides ultimate privacy to all guests. The Fish Pot restaurant is their eatery, where the waves crash right below your window seat. It is a romantic, casual and truly an unforgettable place to eat.

If you are content with a full day of sunbathing and relaxing, beaches and cocktails abound. But if you are eager to take on a bit more action, Barbados has got that too.

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