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What is a Weddingmoon?

By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com

Brides who want an easy, breezy Sandals weddingmoon can even buy a gown appropriate for the tropics at one of the resorts.

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Question: What is a Weddingmoon?

Answer: A weddingmoon is an out-of-town wedding at a Sandals all-inclusive resort the Caribbean that combines a wedding and honeymoon. Sometimes known as a destination wedding, the weddingmoon is a term that was coined by Sandals, which hosts many weddingmoon couples and their guests every year.

Other Caribbean all-inclusive resorts such as SuperClubs also host destination weddings, but the term weddingmoon is a Sandals trademark for the exclusive use of that resort group.

What Does a Weddingmoon Cost?

The cost of a weddingmoon can vary dramatically. Couples who book a seven-night stay or longer at Sandals are entitled to a free weddingmoon. Normally, these events are fairly modest, and the resort will upsell couples who want more out of a free weddingmoon than:

  • Services of a wedding consultant
  • On-site ceremony location
  • Help with legal document preparation
  • Certified copy of marriage license
  • One 5"x7" wedding photograph
  • Pair of "Just Married" T-shirts
  • Bride's bouquet and groom's boutonniere
  • Wedding cake
  • Marriage officiant
  • Champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception for bride and groom plus two guests
  • Honeymoon dinner for bride & groom
  • Continental breakfast in bed
Couples who stay fewer days pay $750 for the weddingmoon services described above.

Preston Bailey Weddingmoons
Sandals recently had wedding party designer Preston Bailey design four upgraded weddingmoon packages. Each has its own theme, color palette, and floral accents. Prices for these start at $1,700 and can go well into the five figures depending on optional weddingmoon add-ons and additional guests.

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