Destination wedding: Calabash Cove, St. Lucia (Video)

Make your dream wedding and getaway wishes come true with Calabash Cove Resort & Spa. Located on the romantic Saint Lucia, this hideaway offers the picture-perfect place for nuptials and unforgettable Honeymoon packages.

Plan your dream wedding or honeymoon of at Calabash Cove Resort & Spa, a picture-perfect paradise surrounded by boundless natural beauty on the Caribbean’s most romantic island.

Nestled on a lush, tropical hillside sloping gently toward the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Calabash Cove radiates romance with stunning ocean vistas, a secluded white sand beach, custom-designed boardwalk and gazebo, one of the island’s finest restaurants, a full-service spa and charmingly unique, luxurious beachfront accommodations.

The resort’s exclusive Wedding Program, includes a beautifully arranged onsite ceremony at the location of your choice, the marriage officer, your choice wedding cake, tropical bridal bouquet and boutonniere, reception table arrangements, wedding dinner for two, chilled French champagne, regular legal fees, marriage license, certificate and registrar fees, romantic champagne breakfast served in your room the following morning, and witness if required. The resort also offers a number of additional services to choose from, such as expert photography and videography, artfully arranged receptions and live entertainment.

For larger weddings, Calabash Cove can also be booked in its entirety for up to 52 guests on a Carefree All Inclusive Package.

Start the wedding day by strolling hand-in-hand to Calabash Cove’s on-site spa for a facial, manicure or pedicure for the bride and a relaxing massage for the groom before the main event—an exquisitely arranged, picture-perfect ceremony and reception at a location the couple chooses within the resort or on its picturesque beach, including:

The Pier, with the sapphire sea and sky forming one as your backdrop, the gentle sounds of the ocean waves beneath you, and tropical flora and fauna delicately spun along wooden deck rails.

The Beach, with sunlight reflecting like diamonds off the crystal-white sand beneath your feet and the gentle, rhythmic lapping of Caribbean waves providing a serene soundtrack.
The Gazebo, an intimate setting in a charming, handcrafted gazebo adorned with exotic tropical flowers and greenery, overlooking the glistening waters sea and coastal landscape.

The Cove Garden Bridge, located in the most ideal and serene spot, surrounded by lush tropical flora and palm trees and the tranquil waters of Bonaire Bay completing this magnificent milieu.

Calabash Cove also offers idyllic honeymoon getaways, including a seven-night package in one of the resort’s teak and mahogany cottages right on the beach. Couples planning to honeymoon at Calabash Cove can take advantage of the resort’s partnership with Honeymoonwishes.com and register for resort credits and a host of romantic amenities and adventures during their stay, such as a couples massage, sunset cruise, private dinner on the beach, and snorkeling, horseback-riding and rainforest zipline excursions.

Gifts and credits can be purchased at calabashcove.honeymoonwishes.com by friends and family members and transferred directly to the resort for the couple to use and enjoy hassle-free once they arrive. Couples can also use their Calabash Cove registry site on Honeymoonwishes.com to create a complimentary website, blog and photo album with photos from their wedding and honeymoon. The link is a personal URL created for each couple.

In addition to the Honeymoonwishes.com registry, Calabash Cove also offers a separate gift service available for guests who may not have registered.

To make reservations at Calabash Cove Resort & Spa, contact your preferred travel agent or e-mail reservations@calabashcove.com or Tammy@LMPInternational.com.

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Mary Dunks is a world traveler who knows how to plan and enjoy vast array of destinations, from mushing dogs on the Iditarod Trail in Alaska to yachting in St. Lucia. Her tips have been published in Alaskan Outdoor Lores, Northern Adventures Magazine and numerous other publications. ...

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