According to some reports, as many as 6 million people got engaged on Valentine’s Day this year. And that means that by late March (meaning, now!), it’s likely that millions of people who were blissfully happy on February 14 have started to panic—even just a little bit—about their wedding and honeymoon plans. Don’t stress: Take a look at Sunset at the Palms, an all-inclusive, adults-only resort in Negril, Jamaica.
What could be better than an all-inclusive wedding experience—a one-stop shop for everything a couple needs for their big day? Whether it’s a private ceremony for two or a grand event for up to 100 guests, Sunset at the Palms’ on-site wedding planners help with every decision, from location to officiant, from music to cake. Many couples put the resort’s name to the test by scheduling a ceremony as sunset dips over the water and palm trees that line the resort’s beach on Bloody Bay. Others opt to exchange vows amidst tropical flowers, butterflies and birds in the resort’s lush gardens.
The resort offers an electronic calendar that enables couples to choose their wedding date and reserve it online, and they can even create their own wedding website to keep friends and family updated about their plans. It’s all part of Sunset at the Palms’ commitment to guest service and to finding ways to eliminate the drama from planning so the couple can truly enjoy this special time. The resort’s wedding planners then help with all the little details, from selecting the perfect Jamaican flowers to ensuring that the staff photographer is at the right locations at just the right times.
When the ceremony is over, even if it took place hundreds of miles away from the resort, there’s no better place for a honeymoon than Sunset at the Palms. Couples settle into the unique treehouse-style accommodations and simply relax, enjoy each other’s company and bask in the sun for a few days. Rates include all meals, drinks, private beach club, and non-motorized water sports, plus VIP arrival service at Montego Bay’s airport, which consists of fast-tracked service through Customs and Immigration and an exclusive guest lounge in which to wait for transfer to the resort. To help plan this romantic experience, the resort offers a full honeymoon registry online, giving well-wishers the chance to offset costs of the trip by giving the couple upgraded accommodations, spa treatments and excursions to such neighboring attractions as YS Falls and Jamwest Adventure Park.
For those with a true sense of adventure, the resort can work with Jamwest to arrange a wedding ceremony at the park that includes the couples’ arrival via zipline. Yes, zipline! The package accommodates the couple and up to 10 guests and includes music, marriage officiant, wedding planner, cake, dinner reservations and two chilled bottles of champagne. The package starts at $1,999 but does not include rooms or licensing fee.
For those who have already been on the marriage adventure for years, guests don’t have to be a new couple to appreciate the wedding wonders of Sunset at the Palms. The resort specializes in vow renewals and offers an “I Do, Take Two” package. For just $359, an established couple gets a personal planner, flowers, single-tier wedding cake, chilled bottle of sparkling wine, music, officiant and dinner reservations. Room rates are not included in this package.
Finally, for those who may be inspired to pop the question while they’re vacationing at the resort, enjoy a $299 package including a private dinner, chilled bottle of champagne and celebratory breakfast in bed.
For more information about Sunset at the Palms and how it can be the perfect romantic retreat, visit the resort online.
- Photos, top to bottom: Sunset at The Palms, Skitterphoto
