WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS RENEWAL OF VOWS DESTINATIONS
FAR LEFT: Sandals Grande Antigua
LEFT:
Dreams Puerto
Aventuras
Resort & Spa, Mexico
has won numerous awards for being the most romantic resort in the Caribbean, and it boasts a vast variety of stunning ceremony locations for weddings and renewal of vows, from the long stretch of beach to the luscious botanical gardens and gazebos that decorate the property.”
w IN THE FAMILY For clients hoping to book a renewal of vows escape, another key difference the second time around is the guest list. “It’s usually just a few close family members who attend,” says Mathilde Robert, managing director at Planet Weddings. “All of our destinations are short-haul, so it is easy for family and friends to join in. Greek islands such as Crete are popular, as the cost of flights and packages is very competitive, and often the couple wishes to pay for all the members of the family to attend.” For many couples, a renewal
of vows allows them the chance to relive their special day with children and even grandchildren, making it all the more poignant the second time around. The lack of legal limitations means a family member can even officiate the ceremony, while the couple are free to pen their own vows. For clients with children in
tow, AMResorts’ family-oriented Dreams Resorts & Spas properties are a great option for renewal of vows. In Mexico, clients can opt for the Dreams Ever After
renewal of vows package, which is complimentary for the couple when booking at least five nights in a higher room category.
w PARTY SIZE While some couples might choose to keep the ceremony small, others opt for a more lavish occasion than the original in an exotic destination. “If a couple got married very
young and didn’t have much money for their ceremony, then often they will have a more opulent vow renewal,” says Bishop from Marry Abroad. Luxe options include the Maritim Resort & Spa in Mauritius, where renewal of vows ceremonies can take place in the lush gardens or on the beach beneath the gazebo;
packages start from £653. Kuoni also offers the option
to tailor-make all its packages, ensuring the ceremony is as personal and unique as possible whatever size the congregation might be. Those that want the ceremony
to involve just the two of them are probably even more likely to splash extra cash, and fuse the renewal of vows with a honeymoon-style holiday. Robert at Planet Weddings
BELOW: Maritim
Resort & Spa, Mauritius
says: “If couples want to renew their vows on their own – as a special moment for each other – then they can also push the boat out and stay in a top-class hotel or boutique property with butler service and simply spoil themselves; after all, they’ve probably earned it!”
SAMPLE PRODUCT
Funway offers seven nights at Dreams
Tulum Resort & Spa, Mexico, including BA flights from Gatwick and all transfers, from £1,259, departing on September 12. The Dreams Ever After package is $499.
funway4
agents.co.uk
Sandals offers seven nights’ all-inclusive in a Caribbean Club Level
Veranda Suite at Sandals Grande Antigua
from £1,499, including flights and
transfers, for departures
from August 31 to October 20. The ReTie the Knot package costs $300. sellingsandals.
co.uk
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