Save money on destination weddings in Antigua & Barbuda
In today’s economic climate the cost of weddings can be daunting, but with 365 beautiful sandy beaches and breathtaking scenery, Antigua and Barbuda is the perfect wedding location offering excellent value for money. The average UK wedding in 2013 is predicted to cost around £19,087 according to bridesmagazine.co.uk - compare this cost to a wedding/honeymoon in Antigua and Barbuda of less than £4,000 per couple in most hotels and resorts, it’s no surprise that many British couples are choosing to get marriedbarefoot on the beach or to tie the knot in one of the island’s historic churches.
Most hotels and resorts offer specific wedding packages with some offering free weddings on stays of seven nights or more, resulting in the cost of a wedding being just a fraction of what it is in the UK. A webcam service is normally available for family and friends that cannot travel to the destination to share the moment live. There are no residency requirements for getting married in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua’s luxurious hotels are often the first stop for couples looking to combine their wedding ceremonies with their honeymoons. With private jetties, hilltop gazebos, beachfront cottages and even private helicopter rides to secluded offshore islands there is something for everyone when visiting Antigua & Barbuda.
For a wedding with plenty of heritage, one popular spot is Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour with its renovated Georgian buildings and the ruins of Fort Berkley just a short walk along the peninsula. Betty’s Hope provides a unique alternative with a backdrop of the old 17th Century stone sugar mills in the seclusion of the Antiguan countryside.
Devil’s Bridge among the dramatic cliffs of the national park offers a natural backdrop to add something a little different to the big day.
Those visiting Antigua and Barbuda can add a touch of island magic with a ‘Unity of Sands’ ceremony, where white sands from Antigua are mixed with pink sands from Barbuda and poured together by the bride and groom symbolising the newly-formed union.
For newlyweds looking to plan a honeymoon, or even just a romantic couples getaway, there are a variety of attractions on the twin island destination from the many natural parks and the Frigate Bird Sanctuary on Barbuda, to sunset cruises around some of the island’s most secluded and picturesque coastline. For the more active couples, there are a variety of activities from sailing and snorkelling to hiking.
To experience the beautiful island scenery, honeymooners can take a trip along Fig Tree Drive for fantastic views across the island up amidst the banana trees. For those who prefer to be on the water, take a romantic catamaran ride with your loved one around the island, glass of champagne in hand. In the evenings, head to Shirley Heights for a BBQ and the Sunday Sunset Party, or head to English Harbour to sample the delicious Caribbean cuisine. For a romantic meal for two, visit Sugar Ridge with its breathtaking views over the sunset coupled with exquisite food.
For hotels offering wedding packages, visit visitantiguabarbuda.co.uk.
