GETTING MARRIED IN THE
CARIBBEAN
A growing number
of Canadian couples are planning their weddings in the Caribbean.
With some
of their close friends they find a beautiful white sandy beach looking out over
the blue Caribbean Sea.
All of the
major tourist islands have made it easy for Canadians to get married - you fill
out some legal documents before hand, the service is arranged by the resort and
on a warm afternoon you become man and wife.
Some resorts such as the celebrated SuperClub
chain even provide a special wedding packages - providing the set up for the
wedding, the justice of the peace, a bouquet for the bride, a bottle of
champagne and a wedding cake.
The idea of
being married in the Caribbean appeals to couples considering a winter
wedding. The celebration becomes a major
event when the bride, groom and guests head off from a cold, snowy Ontario to
the warm lazy sun of the south. Of all
the weddings your guests attend, they won=t forget yours.
The idea of being married in the Caribbean
appeals to couples who don=t want the hassle of a big wedding
where there are lots of decisions around how many people from dad=s hunting club or mom=s women=s auxiliary to invite. You invite your good friends and family to
join you. Those who come on the holiday really want to be there with you.
The idea of
being married in the Caribbean appeals to couples who want a nice wedding
without all the hassle of renting the hall, dealing with the caterer,
organizing the flowers and renting/buying formal attire. The resorts such as SuperClubs
are all-inclusive - meals, drinks, entertainment, sports and use of
facilities. After the wedding, you can
be together in the restaurant then later join the entertainment for the evening
- all right at your resort.
The idea of
being married in the
The first
step in planning a Caribbean Wedding is to find a travel agent who has the
knowledge, time and experience working with groups.
Ross
Greenwood, travel
consultant with The Travel Edge, has organized weddings to Cuba. My service includes helping you decide what
kind of a resort and wedding you want; negotiating with the travel wholesaler
in Canada; setting things up with the resort in the Caribbean; helping with the
wedding plans and, if the group is large enough, accompanying you on your
wedding to make sure things go well.
Interested in a
The
Travel Edge, (Ont reg #
4142303)
866-277-1887 (toll free) - cell 705 834-7677 - fax 705-325-0919