Caribbean wedding venue coming to St Lucia

September 25, 7:42 AMCaribbean Travel ExaminerLea Ann Fessenden

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Consider a Caribbean Wedding in a lighthouse

Since I live in St Lucia, occasionally I’m given inside scoop on what’s new and exciting on the horizon for this beautiful little island. This weekend I received a tip that St Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa has something very clever in mind for couples planning to marry on the island. The resort is taking part in the restoration and beautification of the island’s lighthouse on top of historic Cape Moule A Chique, and turning it into a one-of-kind venue for weddings.  What surprised me was to find out that this is the second highest lighthouse in the word. It sits on top of a mountain which overlooks the city of Vieux Fort, as well as the exquisite Maria Islands and the stunning Caribbean Sea. In fact, I can see the lighthouse standing majestically on the horizon from where I write. This will be a fantastic place to marry! This is and has always been one of the places I take visitors for a spectacular view of the sea and southern part of the island.

To commemorate the first lighthouse wedding next summer, Coconut Bay has partnered with Jasmine Bridal to offer a complete wedding and honeymoon giveaway for one lucky couple and their guests.  Jasmine Bridal is a leading designer of bridal, bridesmaids & special occasion's gowns. Engaged couples can start signing up and submitting video applications for the online promotion on January 1, 2010 at www.jasminebridal.com. The winning couple will receive all the roses and rice that come with a destination wedding at Coconut Bay.

The complete wedding and honeymoon package includes:

•    Couple's roundtrip airfare compliments of Coconut Bay

•    All-inclusive accommodations for two at Coconut Bay

•    CocoMoon honeymoon for bride and groom at Coconut Bay

•    Complete wedding ceremony at the Cape Moule à Chique lighthouse

•    Jasmine Bridal dresses for bride and bridal party – one bridal gown, four bridesmaids dresses and two mother-of-the bride/groom dresses

•    Couples spa treatments at the Kai Mer Spa

•    Private island tour of St. Lucia for two

•    Wedding photography

•    Cocktail reception for 20 friends and family

•    Private dinner reception for 20 friends and family

•    Discounted accommodations rate for members of the wedding party

After their big day, the bride and groom will be treated to an all-inclusive CocoMoon – Coconut Bay's signature honeymoon experience. The happy couple can also enjoy island excursions such as horseback riding on the beach, zip-lining through the rainforest, off-road adventures aboard all-terrain vehicles and snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea. Bride and groom may also document their lighthouse wedding experience at Coconut Bay by blogging online at www.cbayresort.com.

The contest will run online at www.jasminebridal.com from January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010. See the Web site for contest details. The winning couple will be married and honeymoon at Coconut Bay in summer 2010.

Runner-up prizes include:

•    Three gifts from Circulon Cookware, $500 each

•    Three gifts from Wusthof knife sets, $500 each

•    Three gifts from Lenox Crystal, $500 each

•    Ten gifts from Orly, $50 each

•    Three gifts from Tumi, $500 each

About Coconut Bay: St. Lucia's exotic southern coast is home to Coconut Bay Beach Resort, an all-inclusive resort catering to families, couples and honeymooners alike. Mirrored after the island's most famous landmarks, the twin Piton Mountains, Coconut Bay has its own set of twins, Harmony and Splash. "Harmony" is a tranquil adult-only oasis offering an intimate setting for those seeking a romantic escape with a coconut palm-fringed pool, braided hammocks, private cabana beds and the oceanfront Kai-Mer Spa. At the opposite side of the resort, the young at heart are drawn to "Splash," the resort's tropical playground featuring CocoLand Kidz Klub, a paintball facility and the island's largest water park. This casually Caribbean resort has 254-rooms on 85 acres, and it's all just a short transfer from the Hewanorra International Airport. For more information about Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa visit www.cbayresort.com or call (877) 352-8898 to reach the resort directly.

About Jasmine Bridal: Jasmine is a leading designer of Bridal, Bridesmaids & Special Occasion's gowns. In 2010, the company will celebrate 25 years of making women feel beautiful. The award-winning designs and custom gowns win over the hearts of brides everywhere; visit www.jasminebridal.com to see all Jasmine Bridal has to offer and to enter the lighthouse wedding contest.

So if you are contemplating a Caribbean wedding next summer, mark this on your calendar. I know we’re a little early with this announcement, but this truly is a spectacular wedding location and I'll keep you posted on the lighthouse refurbishment.

All photos courtesy of Coconut Bay Resort and Spa