Romance & Weddings


“The attention to service in Tobago is personal but


not in your face – just what you want on a honeymoon. Castara Retreats ticks a lot of boxes – it’s a beautiful


location, beautiful facility and very calming. It’s also located near to a


high into the verdant hills as birds in every colour of the rainbow flit and sing around you. What could be more romantic? Honeymooners will love


treehouse-like Castara Retreats, an intimate eco-hideaway up in the hills overlooking Castara Bay – the perfect location for a spot of pampering with a massage, or simply a place to be together in a relaxed setting with plenty of privacy. If the couple in question love exploring nature too, why not pair a coastal stay at Castara with a night or two in the lush and leafy Adventure Eco Villas, one of Tobago’s Green Key properties set deep within the forested grounds of Adventure Farm and Nature Reserve. Both hotels offer stunning views and privacy – perhaps the recipe for a happy honeymoon.


SAY ‘I DO’ For those looking to tie the knot in paradise, Tobago couldn’t be more exquisite, with stunning backdrops, excellent wedding planners and minimal legal requirements. Couples


Sunset wedding


couple of restaurants.” Angela Tadd,


Travel Counsellors


Did you know? For a Tobago wedding,


the couple must provide passports for proof of address, and pay the


marriage licence fee of around £35. Marriage certificates cost £3.


only need to be in the country for 24 hours before the ceremony. With many accommodation providers offering villas with multiple bedrooms, guests are well catered for too, with some villas fit for the whole extended family. Event planners based on the island


are well versed in putting together the whole set-up for the big day – with everything from the food to the flowers and photography, as well as


behind-the-scenes essentials such as transport and assistance with marriage licences, and not forgetting showstopping musicians and DJs to soundtrack the party.


FINISHING TOUCHES Venue-wise, The Villas at Stonehaven has an idyllic wedding space that can be dressed up by local wedding planners, such as Neave McKenzie at Bespoke Weddings, to create the jaw-dropping scene. Torches light the way to the entrance of the villa, which can be decked out with a tropical floral display and a wedding arch as guest seating overlooks the sea. Expect all the finishing touches, from a menu printed with a tropical theme, fruity Caribbean cocktails and a steel-pan player to serenade guests. What more could a happy couple need for the destination wedding of their dreams? ■


PICTURES: PIGEON POINT HERITAGE PARK; STAGE SOLUTIONS WEDDING, EVENTS AT IMAGE MATTERS/ISLAND VISION; CELESTE HART


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