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Enchanted Themes for Caribbean Wedding Dreams

By Lauren Ertl | November 2, 2023

A Caribbean destination wedding at the all-inclusive Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic marries five-star luxury to celebrations custom-designed by renowned New York wedding and event planner Karen Bussen.

Fabulous themes define the Weddings by Palladium collection: fragrant roses and flowing curtains add vintage elegance to any ceremony and reception with the Bliss in Bloom design while hanging ivy and blooming orchids create a dreamy Evermore wedding, with birdcages filled with flowers serving as centerpieces on every table. For Timeless beauty with a touch of bling, lilies and roses are paired with pearls and crystals to create a sparkling reception. The Waves of Love theme adds starfish and seashell decor, sheer curtains gently unfurling in the ocean breeze, and baby’s breath-filled beach pails lining the path to the altar.


Each of the oceanfront Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels can arrange a Caribbean wedding that’s as laid-back or stylish as the heart desires. A dedicated wedding coordinator works with couples to ensure that every element lives up to their romantic vision, from food and music to decor and location, welcome drinks to rehearsal dinner to the wedding day itself.


In addition to the simple elegance of a sunset ceremony on the beach, Weddings by Palladium venue options include resort wedding chapels, gardens, and seaside terraces. Ceremonies are easily tailored to the needs of same-sex couples, and Weddings by Palladium also has special South Asian wedding packages that include traditional mehndi and sangeet parties.

Wedding guests will enjoy the world-class hospitality of a Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels stay, which includes multiple all-inclusive dining options, endless activities and entertainment, and immersive relaxation at the spa, in the pool, and on the beach.


With the Weddings by Palladium collection, the entire resort stay becomes part of the celebration, starting with special room rates and upgrades for the bride and groom and continuing with private check-in, group dinner reservations, nightly turn-down service, and access to the hydrotherapy area at the Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness center. Breakfast in bed, a sparkling toast after the ceremony, and a unique wedding gift help make a Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels wedding indelible from beginning to end.

To learn more, including how to get a free wedding or honeymoon with Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels, visit www.palladiumweddings.com.

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