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feel very comfortable because a lot of people have not visited the
island before. There's lots of contact before couples get to the
island, and couples are encouraged to ask as many questions as
they want.
Destination wedding planners recommend that travel agents
find out what sort of wedding clients want. Some couples prefer
to marry in the hotel where they're staying, but some might
want something a bit more unique where they are going to have
a lot of personalization and a bit more privacy. They say it will
definitely be a plus if travel agents encourage their clients to hire a
wedding planner.

Destination Wedding Venues
Lush Saint Lucia has been blessed with a number of stunning
locations that make for ideal backdrops for a wedding or vow
renewal. There are those emerald UNESCO World Heritage Piton
Mountains of course, or the incredible Toraille Waterfall, which is
great for a small wedding party. No shoes? No problem-choose
a barefoot experience by the shore. Another option is to marry
at one of several gardens in Saint Lucia, including Diamond
Botanical Gardens in Soufriere, home to the Diamond Mineral
Baths built for French troops in 1784.
Many weddings in Saint Lucia take place in the island's hotels,
with properties outfitted with small armies of support for brides,
a great variety of services and packages that mix and match all
their needs. Anse Chastanet (pronounced ants-shas-nay) and its
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"resort within a resort," Jade Mountain, have long been regarded
as one of the world's idyllic locations for romance, with an air of
intimacy and personalization that is unique. Rather than having
a dedicated area for a ceremony, guests are encouraged to
explore the properties and choose their own location-and they
have their share here. They can say "I do" on a strip of beach, of
course, at Kai Mer Cottage overlooking Anse Chastanet Beach,
or at the Treehouse, a hillside, intimate location embraced by
treetops and looking out to the Caribbean Sea. Some couples
love their premium or hillside deluxe room so much they choose
to marry right there, with the views of the ocean and Pitons
around them. There's also the ruins at Anse Mamin Historical
Plantation, which provide an added air of island charm. Couples
and their party arrive by boat. Guests staying at Jade Mountain
can marry on its Celestial Terrace or infinity pool sanctuary,
surrounded by the natural beauty of Saint Lucia. The resort can
also arrange underwater ceremonies-clients say their vows on
land, then dive right in to "repeat" them using signs and sign
language. Another option is to hop on one of Anse Chastanet's
boats and hold a small ceremony there, then jump in the water if
they choose.
The resort's vast experience in creating incredible memories
means they've developed great relationships with vendors
throughout the island and can help couples every step of the
way-getting a saxophonist or band, putting together a variety of
inspiring menus for the reception, whipping up cocktail parties
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