Jennifer
Doncsecz
President, Destination Wedding Expert, World Travel, Everything Romance!
"Hopeless Romantic"
Favorite Location:
Under a palm tree
Favorite Drink:
Cosmo
Favorite Song:
John McLaughlin - So Close
The only all inclusive St. Lucia resort cradled on both sides by the Caribbean Sea, Sandals Grande St. Lucian’s sheltered mile-long beachfront is home to the calmest waters in all of St. Lucia. This adults only resort boasts incredible Rondovals, suites with 24-hour room service and personalized Butler Service; a full-service Red Lane Spa; fitness center; tennis pavilion; eight restaurants and five pools including a lagoon pool where guests can swim right up to their rooms. With Sandals exchange program, guests can also enjoy all the amenities and services of the nearby Sandals Regency and Sandals Halcyon including complimentary golf greens fees (transfers included). Distance from hotel to town of Castries, 6 miles (10 kms). Distance from hotel to Hewanorra Airport, 90 minutes.
Dining at Sandals Grande St Lucian is a culinary journey around the world featuring international cuisines from Italy, England, Jamaica, India, and the Orient. From elegant pier dining with white-glove service to the laid-back atmosphere of beachside barefoot dining – our unique restaurants cater to your every culinary mood. And with six varietals of Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® Wines and Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, your meals are always perfectly paired.
Masters of the game and beginners as well will thrill to the lush landscape of our two challenging golf courses on the island – The Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Club and Sandals St. Lucia Golf & Country Club at Cap Estate. Free green fees and complimentary transfers invite repeat plays at leisure for all Sandals guests in St. Lucia.
Sandals understands that your love story is unique and special… and your wedding should be, too. That’s why they have replaced wedding packages with wedding planners, making a very personal experience a personalized one for you. They have also added all the extras to make your special day even more extraordinary.
Choose from 15 Luxury Included® resorts on Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigua, the Bahamas, Grenada, and Barbados, and your wedding will be kissed by the intoxicating beauty of the Caribbean.
Every Sandals sits directly on a stunning beach on 6 of the most gorgeous islands in the Caribbean. Anything and everything is possible when you get married in paradise.
Destination weddings in the Caribbean provide some of the most gorgeous backdrops! Additionally, Sandals and Beaches Resorts realize that a beach ceremony is often sought after by wedding couples; however, they also understand that today’s bride wants some unique location options as well. Just because a bride is getting married in the Caribbean doesn’t always mean she wants to walk on the sand to tie the knot.
Sandals and Beaches Resorts have many different gazebos and their gardens are spectacular. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of assisting over 100 wedding couples exchange their vows at a Sandals or Beaches Resort. When I speak with my bride, I often ask her what she envisions for her wedding day. If she is picturing a non-beach location, I then show her photos from my previous “non-beach” brides to help guide her in selecting not only a wedding location but also in choosing a resort. Through this process, I have discovered which tend to be the most popular ceremony locations among my wedding couples.
Hello Jennifer,
The wedding went really well and we were pleased with Sandals. I would recommend Sandals for a destination wedding. I appreciated how everything was taken care of and you were in one location for everything. I didn’t have to go to a salon in the morning and then to a ceremony and reception site after that. Everything was beautiful!
I appreciated how VIP answered any questions that Tim and I had and were knowledgeable about the different options for destination wedding locations. Thanks again for all that!
Allison and Tim Cleary - East Stroudsburg, PA
Sandals Overwater Bungalows
You don’t even need to step outside to appreciate the Caribbean’s best crystal-clear waters. With 'sea-through' glass floors, you can experience the ocean from the comfort of your luxurious villa. Lit water ensures you can enjoy the sea anytime day or night.
Made for two, our luxurious freestanding Tranquility Soaking Tubs offer the utmost in relaxation - right in the comfort of your Sandals Bungalows suite.
24-HOUR ROOM SERVICE AND WATER TAXI You know you've arrived when you meet your own personal butler. Trained in accordance to the exacting standards of the Guild of Professional Butlers, who provide butlers to nobility and celebrities, your personal butler handles every detail of your vacation with unobtrusive grace.
Large Wedding Party Inclusions*:
Let the Caribbean's Luxury All Inclusive Resorts host your WeddingMoon® Group with Sandals' Caribbean wedding packages for groups. You qualify as a group when you book five (5) rooms or more, including the Bride and Groom, through the Wedding Groups Department for a minimum stay of (3) nights.
2013 Wedding Groups of 5 - 9 rooms receive the following inclusions at the Sandals Resorts*:
* The Beautiful Beginnings Wedding Theme
* Personal Pre-Travel Wedding Planner, Personal Resort Wedding Planner and Dedicated Resort Wedding Team
* Preparation of Marriage Documents
* Musical Accompaniment (pre-recorded)
* 30 Minute Charming Reception with Cold Hors d'ouevres and Sparkling Wine for the Group
* Commemorative Gift from Sandals Resorts for Each Member of the Group
* Complimentary One (1) Room Category Upgrade for Bride & Groom
* Decorated Honeymoon Room for Bride & Groom
* Mimosa Breakfast-in-Bed for Bride & Groom any Morning of Choice
* Honeymoon Dinner for Bride & Groom at a Resort Specialty Restaurant with White Glove Service and a Bottle of Sparkling Wine
* Complimentary 5"x7" Honeymoon Photo for Bride & Groom
2013 Wedding Groups of 10 rooms or more receive the following inclusions at the Sandals Resorts*:
* The Beautiful Beginnings Wedding Theme
* Personal Pre-Travel Wedding Planner, Personal Resort Wedding Planner and Dedicated Resort Wedding Team
* Preparation of Marriage Documents
* Musical Accompaniment (pre-recorded)
* Private Pre-Wedding Celebration Dinner for the Group
* 1 Hour Premier Reception with Hot & Cold Hors d'ouevres and Sparkling Wine for the Group††
* Complimentary One (1) Room Category Upgrade for Bride & Groom*
* Complimentary One (1) Person Credit for First (12) Paid Double Occupancy Rooms
* Group Pre-Registration and Check-in Upon Arrival
* Commemorative Gift from Sandals Resorts for Each Member of the Group
* Manicure and Pedicure for the Bride
* 35 Minute Massage for the Groom
* Decorated Honeymoon Room for Bride & Groom
* Mimosa Breakfast-in-Bed for Bride & Groom any Morning of Choice
* Honeymoon Dinner for Bride & Groom at a Resort Specialty Restaurant with White Glove Service and a Bottle of Sparkling Wine
Complimentary 5"x7" Honeymoon Photo for Bride & Groom
*Packages subject to change
*Packages subject to change based on Sandals Resort
For a limited time, Sandals Resorts will give you a $500 Wedding Credit, plus $500 in Bonus Credit for you to use towards your WeddingMoon®!*
*The $1000 WeddingMoons Credit promotion is applicable only for new Weddingmoons of 6 nights or longer in all room categories booked between February 8, 2013 through June 30, 2013 for travel March 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014.
Under a palm tree
Cosmo
John McLaughlin - So Close
Mexico
Malibu Bay Breeze
Christina Aguilera - Fighter
Either hanging at home with my cats OR off exploring the world(ideally with a drink in hand)!
Mango Mojito
Blink 182 - Bored to Death