Your Ultimate Guide to Planning St. Lucia Weddings
St. Lucia is a breathtaking Eastern Caribbean island that showcases the most breathtaking ocean and majestic mountain views. St. Lucia has everything you could imagine for the wedding of your dreams. Everywhere you look, the breathtaking backdrops are picture-perfect. From the idyllic coastline to the iconic Piton Mountains, it’s the ultimate venue to exchange your vows amidst beautiful nature.
The spectacular scenery, combined with the tropical climate, all inclusive luxury resorts, indulgent culinary experiences, and plethora of activities and entertainment, St. Lucia is sure to sweep you off your feet! Couples flock to this incredible island destination for an unforgettable wedding ceremony and romantic honeymoon getaway. Many adore the experience so much that they return year after year to celebrate their anniversary. Say, “I do,” to a magical St. Lucia wedding. We’ve prepared this helpful guide and are ready to help you seamlessly plan a St. Lucia destination wedding with every detail along the way.
Why Have a Destination Wedding in St Lucia?
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Tropical Climate
There is simply no better climate than found in the Caribbean Islands. This includes St Lucia weddings, where the weather is warm, balmy, and sunny throughout the entire year. Enjoy an average temperature in the low to mid-80s with light, refreshing ocean breezes keeping things comfortable. The busiest time of the year is The Dry Season from December to April when the weather is perfect for outdoor wedding ceremonies! May and June are a bit hotter, with fewer visitors.
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Breathtaking Scenery
Bring your love story to life surrounded by soothing tropical bliss. This fabulous eastern Caribbean Island is one of the most spectacular in the world, perfect for your St Lucia destination wedding. The unparalleled beauty of the crystal turquoise ocean and pristine golden coastline welcomes you with open arms, while the iconic Piton Mountain’s majestic beauty seems to rise from the sea.
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Golden Beaches
Overlooking the breathtaking Caribbean Sea, lies the most abundant pristine golden beaches you could imagine. During the day, the sun seems to romance the sand with glowing kisses and love. At sunset, the romance heightens as the stunning blue sky transforms into an extravaganza of color and reflects the perfect amount of light onto the extraordinary shore.
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World Class Resorts
St. Lucia is an island paradise that aims to exceed your every expectation and desire. This includes world-class luxury resorts that offer impeccable accommodations, fantastic amenities, incredible all inclusive wedding packages, and gracious customer service. Sprinkled along the island, select smaller intimate beachfront bungalows or mountain cottages featuring charming architecture. You can also treat yourself to modern resort hotels with indulgent dining, spas, and entertainment.
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Lush Nature
One of the most unique and mesmerizing features of St. Lucias is the diverse landscapes. Everywhere you look, there is something spectacularly different. Millions of years ago, volcanoes erupted, and two large lava domes were formed. They are the iconic Pitons that seem to soar right out of the Caribbean Sea. This stunning scene sets the stage for breathtaking mountain backdrops, lush rain forests, peaceful bays, stunning coral reefs, and gorgeous beaches.
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Exquisite Cuisine
One of the most pleasurable experiences of traveling to new places is enjoying the authentic local cuisine. Just as diverse as the lush landscape showcased on this wonderful island, so is the food. St. Lucian cuisine is a tempting melting pot of flavors from the signature dish, green figs and sailfish, Callaloo soup, to breadfruit, bouton, and sweet bakes.
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Average St. Lucia Wedding Cost
You might think that a St. Lucia destination wedding costs too much and won’t fit into your budget. You’ll be pleasantly surprised about this! An average destination wedding in gorgeous St. Lucia in 2023 was $8,900. This includes your accommodations, an impressive all inclusive wedding package, and round trip airfare. Keep in mind, that many factors will affect your bottom line, like your wedding date, what resort and accommodations, the type of reception, your wedding venue, and any extras you select.
For example, if you get married in a beach ceremony and have a champagne toast reception, it will be less expensive than if you book a ballroom in a luxurious hotel and wine and dine your guests. One of our expert Certified Wedding Specialists will work with you and your budget to design a celebration you’ll love!
St. Lucia Wedding Venues
Most venues in this tropical haven are upscale and feature top-notch world-class accommodations, amenities, and services. There is everything you can imagine for your St Lucia destination wedding, from intimate villas and bungalows to extravagant hotel resorts right at your fingertips. The culture is warm and welcoming with each resort and hotel boasting the finest comforts and exclusivity. Each one is as wonderful as the other and is strategically located to showcase the panoramic, natural surroundings. Whether you are looking to view the glorious ocean, and majestic mountain peaks, or take in the lush forests and gardens, there is a perfect all inclusive resort venue to celebrate your love and union
Planning Your St. Lucia Wedding
Setting your wedding date is one of the most challenging aspects of planning. You want to make sure it fits into your family and friends’ schedules during a time when the weather is divine. The most popular month to get married in St. Lucia in 2023 was May, followed by August and December. The peak season also referred to as The Dry Season, is from December to April, when the weather is perfect for outdoor wedding ceremonies. Keep in mind this is the busiest time for crowds and higher travel costs.
If you schedule your special day between July and November there are fewer crowds because of the hurricane season. The hurricane risk in St. Lucia is minimal, plus most resorts enhance their all inclusive packages with exciting upgrades and offer lower rates. This is a wedding win, win…a beautiful, unforgettable destination at an incredible price.
One of the best features of a gorgeous St. Lucia destination wedding is the outstanding and convenient all inclusive wedding packages. Each one is designed to make every detail of your ceremony and reception included and coincides with your budget This includes your accommodations, the ceremony, decorations, flowers, food, beverages, entertainment, and special honeymoon enhancements. They are flexible allowing you to upgrade, add on, and tailor to your personality and desires. St. Lucia is a wedding destination that will make all of your happiest dreams come true.
You have two options for your St. Lucia wedding. You can officially get married by presenting the required paperwork or opt for a symbolic ceremony, and legalize your union when you return home. This is couples most popular option due to the following paperwork requirements:
- Valid passport
- Birth certificate
- Divorce decree (if applicable)
- Deed poll for name changes
- Affidavit of consent (if under 18 years old)
- Authenticated translation for documents not in English
- No residency period or medical tests are required
Your Wedding in Paradise Awaits!
Imagine standing next to the love of your life and exchanging vows surrounded by the breathtaking tropical beauty. There are so many wonderful reasons to say, “I do,” to a destination wedding in St. Lucia. Start planning with the help of one of our passionate Certified Destination Wedding Specialists who have helped hundreds of couples create the wedding celebration of their dreams. It’s easy to get started. Simply complete one of our wedding planning forms and connect with us today.