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All-Inclusive Wedding at Sandals South Coast in Jamaica

By Lauren Ertl | September 23, 2025

Here’s the scene: aquamarine waves lap gently at the shore. The breeze carries aromas of salt and the kind of calm that tells you you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. Just steps away, the Caribbean Sea glitters like it’s in on the celebration, too. This is a wedding at Sandals® South Coast.

Imani and D’Andre walk down an aisle made of sand, perfectly aligned with the setting sun. They met at a party at Rutgers a decade ago. Sparks flew, but the timing wasn’t right. So they stayed friends, tethered by something invisible and steady. Ten years later, that same pull led them to Jamaica, a place that already felt like home (especially for D’Andre, who was born there). 

A wedding party poses playfully in front of a small white gazebo on a wooden deck overlooking the water at sunset.

At Sandals® South Coast, they welcomed nearly 80 guests for a wedding celebration that unfolded over an unforgettable weekend. “We had an itinerary that made our entire wedding weekend a party,” said Imani. Guests were greeted with a garden reception on the Great Lawn, followed by a private boat cruise along Jamaica’s south coast. One night ended with a spontaneous pool party, the entire guest list laughing in the water under the stars. 

Behind the scenes, the Sandals wedding team choreographed every moment with precision. From the first call to the final toast, every detail was arranged with care and deep local expertise. Imani and D’Andre could spend mornings by the sea, afternoons with family and friends, all while the planning unfolded in the background and every detail was taken care of. The experience wasn’t just smooth. It was joyful. 

Bride and groom kiss under a floral arch on a beach as guests seated on white chairs watch the wedding ceremony.

And then came the ceremony Imani had envisioned since childhood — soft light, ocean air, and floral details to gush about for years to come. She chose a monochromatic palette of whites and neutrals, with calla lilies, hydrangeas, and roses designed to pop against the Caribbean blues. The ceremony took place on the sand, framed by the sea and lit by strands of fairy lights that twinkled to life just as the sun dipped below the horizon. From mood board to final bloom, everything landed in its place. 

As the sun met the sea, the couple shared their first dance. Imani had timed it perfectly to golden hour, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the evening. Dinner and dancing followed right on the beach, with lanterns overhead and Caribbean flavors filling the tables. A saxophonist played soulful R&B. The music flowed, the shoes came off, and frame after frame, the photos captured a celebration that felt spontaneous, stylish, and full of love. 

A bride in a white gown stands outdoors on grass, surrounded by eight men in matching blue suits and bow ties, with greenery in the background.

“Everything I imagined came to life,” said Imani. “And then some.” 

A Sandals wedding isn’t just about the setting — though few places rival the romance of saying “I do” at the edge of the Caribbean. It’s about what the setting allows: a sense of presence, ease, and connection that’s hard to find elsewhere. Every wedding includes a dedicated planner, curated décor, and a full pro team who understand how to bring a vision to life — or help couples discover one they didn’t know they had. 

Their love brought them to Sandals South Coast. Everything else was already waiting.

Your forever can begin in the Caribbean, too. Just say “yes.”

A couple dressed formally holds sparklers and smiles at the camera under a decorated outdoor structure at night.

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