ANGUILLA: BEST WEDDING & HONEYMOON DESTINATION IN THE CARIBBEAN

The Best Place for a Wedding & Honeymoon

There are many popular islands where brides & grooms stand on beaches and cliffs to say their sacred vows.  Islands where couples spend the first weeks of their married life together.  But there is one that remains undiscovered by most.  It is a hidden gem in the Caribbean.  A place where there are two-mile long beaches with cool white powdery sand that stay deserted all day long.  It is an island with secluded beaches that are found down vibrant orange dirt roads.  It’s a place where the sun shines bright & hot throughout the year, kissing your skin.  A place where celebrities come often – not only because they are left unseen, but because this is a place with a heavenly feel.  This place is called Anguilla.

There are many reasons to come to Anguilla.  One may start by saying the resorts are top-notch with beautiful interiors and spectacular views.  They may continue on to say that when they stepped into their room and saw their personal entrance to the beach, they literally began to cry.  They may tell you that the ocean sparkles in the morning sending an array of turquoise colors your way making you feel like you’ve entered another world all together.  Then they may tell you that at night the sky is so clear and beautiful that you will want to walk the beach and count the shooting stars.  Anyone who has been to this dreamlike island will agree and then go on and on with more of their own reasons to visit this special place.

In Anguilla, you will find the people to be very helpful in planning your wedding.  There are many wedding planners that can assist you with everything outside of the resort, such as Ernie Hodge with Couture Concept.  The selection of fine-dining restaurants on the island will set your heart on fire.  The caterers will literally cater to your every need, just ask Dale Carty over at Tasty’s and Geraud at Geraud’s Bakery.  And while you’re with Geraud, ask him about his scrumptious wedding cakes.  Furthermore, the resort chefs will present menu options that wet your palate while surpassing your wildest dreams.  You will discover profiteroles at CuisinArt, a French specialty dessert consisting of pastries, cream, and melted chocolate.  Need I say more?  So, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the food in Anguilla while you plan your wedding and gaze at the beautiful flowers on the table designed by Black Orchid, who, by the way, does flowers for weddings also.

Photo courtesy of Susan Croft Photography

Now let’s talk about natural beauty.  The lighting and scenery for photography is unreal in Anguilla.  Susan Croft of Susan Croft Photography will blow you away with her wedding photographs.  She is able to artistically use the lighting while bringing life to each photograph so that you feel the energy behind it.  Your wedding album will be a work of art with turquoise waters, vibrant sunsets, desolate beaches, & sea-grape trees setting a back-drop scene that will be so memorable you won’t even need pictures to remember it.

And for your guests that desire to explore the island while staying the week in a villa, the choice of activities are endless as well as the selection of luxurious villas.  You will find the villa to be that much more stunning in person with most having infinity pools that run into the ocean and rooms that are spacious and comfortable.  Getting around the island is a breeze with the flat terrain and simple roads.  There is so much to discover from the chicken barbeque roadside stands to the most talented reggae artists in the Caribbean.  Just go to the Dune and watch the sunset with a rum punch while listening to a musical legend.

So what is there not to like about this place?  It may be a bit pricey, but this is an authentic wedding paradise!  Choose from more than a handful of delightful beaches to stage a wedding.  There are beaches nestled in coves with caves all around to beaches that curve out into the ocean with waves gently lapping the sand.  Anguilla is a place that draws repeat visitors for years to come.  It is a safe haven in the middle of the Caribbean that prides itself on its independence and community values.  This is not a place to over-look.  Come see for yourself!  And while you are here, be sure to see the sunrise from Savannah Bay, pick up a sexy wrap from Crocus Bay, and have a chocolate croissant from a French Café.

There are many choices for wedding vendors on the island of Anguilla.  As one may want to do their own research, find a few people you can start with right here.  For wedding photographers, there is Susan Croft of Susan Croft Photography.  There is also Derrys Richardson and Rebecca Haskins, who are two young and very talented wedding photographers.  For wedding planners, in addition to Ernie Hodge with Couture Concept, there is Mimi Gratton with Blue Sea Anguilla, who is known for her efficiency in bringing dreams to reality.  For caterers, you will find Dale Carty at Tasty’s Restaurant, Geraud at Geraud’s Bakery, Chef Vernon at E’s Oven and Chef Carrie at Veya Restaurant, all of whom will certainly be worth checking out.  For local florists, Black Orchid and Purple Rose are both wonderful choices and will do an amazing job on your flower arrangements.  Lastly, you have the freedom to choose from among Anguilla’s most luxurious resorts and villas to find the perfect location for your event, many of which offer wedding packages.  It’s important to know that Anguilla draws the most talented artists in the world, so you are sure to find the perfect selection of wedding vendors to assist you in making your wedding that much more unique.

*To see to the website of the wedding vendors listed above, click on the underlined names.