The Caribbean As Your Witness: Locally Inspired Destination Weddings

Welcome to a realm where décor, ceremony venues, and reception setups are not just beautiful but inspired by the allure of various destinations. Embark on a journey with us as we explore five distinctive destination wedding inspirations curated under different themes: Curaçao Desert Blooms, Azure Tides, Paradise Bloom, Bahamian Seashells, and Blissful Beach. Each theme unfolds a unique setting, encapsulating the essence of its location while ensuring a timeless and enchanting experience. From the desert's rustic charm to the vibrant hues of Caribbean seas, each inspiration promises an unforgettable celebration.

Situated on 3,000 square-acres of Santa Barbara Estate, Sandals Royal Curaçao emphasizes the island’s natural beauty where desert meets ocean.

Set upon Dos Awa Beach, the earthy tones of this inspiration play into the soft sands. Incorporating a wooden structure and chairs — all adorned in white, billowing fabric, cream florals, and greenery — this chic, rustic look sets the scene for an intimate ceremony.

Tying in the unique flora of the desert, potted cacti and succulents make up the decor landscape. Due to their longevity, these bits of greenery are environmentally friendly and can be reused time and time again!

Marked by a long captain’s table, this desert-worthy reception features a soft sage table runner, an array of succulents, and rattan place mats. An elegant color palette of green, plum, wood, and cream tones further set the dreamy scene.

Hosted on Barefoot Cay Island — a private stretch of land at Sandals Royal Bahamian — this look is inspired by Azure Tides and features lime and turquoise decor elements that play up the hues of the Caribbean Sea. Embracing the laidback spirit of the islands, guests are invited to kick off their shoes and enjoy the very best of the beach.

Want to keep things simple and chic on the big day? This look inspired by Paradise Bloom presents a fresh green and white color palette with a modern-day tropical twist.

Framed by two egg vases and a structure draped in white fabric that catches the sea breeze, this ceremony embraces the classics. To accent the space, white cymbidium orchids and monstera leaves compliment an arrangement of gold fanfare chairs.

When cocktail hour calls, the fun is just beginning! Nestled into the Gatsu Gatsu lawn, this cocktail hour highlights the beauty of Curaçao at golden hour. To encapsulate the island mindset, guests can sip on fresh coconut water or head to the bar for tropical-inspired cocktails.

With warm string lights and white lanterns overhead, plus rectangular tablescapes surrounding an uplit dance floor, this Welcome Garden celebration turns up the volume as the lights go down.

Available exclusively at Sandals Royal Bahamian, couples can also bring in a conch blower to signal good luck and fertility during the ceremony and opt for a conch salad bar and conch fritters to introduce the island’s national dish at the reception.

For breathtaking views of sea by day and by night, a triangular ceremony structure and cozy bistro lighting further manifest an ethereal scene on the sands of Dos Awa Beach.