8 of the Best Laidback Wedding Venues in Barbados
A well-loved, luxurious spot in the Caribbean, Barbados is home to powdery white sands and crystal clear waters, an amazing foodie scene, wonderfully warm people and buzzing nightlife. There is an abundance of premium spots to celebrate your wedding, especially along the Platinum Coast, where you’ll find a wide range of accommodation, world-renowned luxury hotels and incredible villas.
Below we’ve listed 8 of our favourite spots there to get married, to help get you inspired.
1. Cobblers Cove
A luxury, family run hotel located along the shoreline, at Cobblers Cove you can exchange vows barefoot at their Seafront Pavilion, in their gardens or in a pretty stone seaside church. With the ability to host up to 80 of your guests, their four night wedding stay package will get you fast track service through the airport, private transfer to the hotel with arrival cocktails, a beach dinner for two before the wedding along with relaxing his and hers massages before the big event.
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2. Sandy Lane
Tucked away within an ancient mahogany grove on the Platinum Coast of Barbados, with views over the beautiful white coral sand beach, Sandy Lane is widely acclaimed as one of the most iconic luxury resorts in the world. With 60 years of hospitality experience, the venue can take control of everything to do with your wedding, from important paperwork through to placemats. Their ceremony and reception spaces include The Spa Dome, The Country Club, The Beach, Hotel Grounds and Gardens, The Villa, Sandy Lane Suite and Air Conditioned Indoor Event Spaces.
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3. Coral Reef Club
Located within 12 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the calm West Coast of Barbados, the romantic 5 star Coral Reef Club is the epitome of West Indian elegance. As a family-owned and run luxury resort, this venue is specifically known for its special ambiance and classic island style that forms the ideal backdrop to a wedding day. All their accommodation and spaces are traditional in style, from wooden balustrading to fretwork and shutters.
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4. Sugar Bay Barbados
Located on a pristine beach just moments from a tranquil ocean lagoon, Sugar Bay is a stunning all inclusive resort that can host you and up to 50 guests for the weekend. Whilst being serene and relaxed, the hotel is also nicely located in walking distance of Bridgetown’s South Coast Boardwalk, home to vibrant nightlife and interesting attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Historic Garrison. The venue also has all you’d expect from an all-inclusive, including 4 restaurants, 5 bars, spa and pools, water sports and free creche and kids club.
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5. The Lone Star Barbados
Intimate in style with cool, contemporary interiors, The Lone Star is located in the exclusive St James area of the island. As a 5 star boutique hotel and restaurant located right on the beach, you can expect a high standard of service in a lovely relaxed environment. The venue has 7 suites and room for you to choose from, including their luxury beachfront rental, The Coral House. You’ll dine on a delicious meal of Caribbean-European fusion food during your reception, and have their help throughout the whole wedding planning process.
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6. Sandals Resort
With two unique resorts available on the island of Antigua, Sandals are known for their luxurious all-inclusive hotels. Surrounded by tall palms, stunning sandy beaches and tranquil waters, you can enjoy the best of both throughout your wedding stay. With access to 20 restaurants, 14 bars, 11 pools, a bowling alley and lots more, you can say ‘I Do’ on the beach or in their Sky Terrace with panoramic ocean views. They look after everything for you, right down to the wedding decor and styling, with the option to choose from multiple packages.
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7. Golden Grove Great House
A romantic, blush pink plantation house nestled within an abundance of tropical gardens, Golden Grove Great House is a lovely spot for an elegant, refined wedding. Host your ceremony within their 3 acres of beautiful gardens with the house as your backdrop, followed by a reception in their garden gazebo or alfresco in the grounds.
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8. Fustic House
Built in the early 18th century, Fustic House is a beautiful stately home that exudes traditional charm whilst also feeling cool and contemporary in style. Located within 11 acres to the north of the island, the house was redesigned in the late 60s by a celebrated theatrical designer, who’s signature style was blending indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly. For this reason, the venue is filled to the brim with lovely terraces, courtyards and semi open lounge spaces for you to host your wedding within. Add to this grounds that were designed by the landscape gardener for Hampton Court Palace and the house being perched right on its own beachfront, and it’s a pretty gorgeous spot to get married in.
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