Sandals Wedding Packages: Canada's Guide to Sandals Resorts Couples-Only Weddings

Why Canadian Couples Choose Sandals Wedding Packages

Sandals occupies a distinct spot in the Caribbean all-inclusive market: every guest must be part of a couple, every guest must be 18 or older, and the entire resort experience — from the restaurants to the swim-up suites — is built around romance rather than family programming. For a wedding weekend, that matters. There's no kids' club soundtrack competing with your vows.

Sandals is also a Caribbean-owned company, founded and headquartered in Jamaica, which gives it a level of regional expertise and staff continuity that's hard to match. For Canadian couples, the brand's spread across eight islands means there's almost always a property with strong direct flight access from Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Vancouver (YVR), or Calgary (YYC) — while Toronto sits at -10°C in January, a Sandals beach in Jamaica or Antigua is sitting comfortably around 28°C.

The brand's Luxury Included®model bundles premium liquor, multiple à la carte restaurants, watersports, and tips into the room rate — which simplifies CAD budgeting considerably, since most of your guests' on-the-ground spending is already accounted for before you land.

The Sandals Resort Portfolio: 8 Islands to Choose From

Sandals operates resorts across eight Caribbean destinations, each with its own personality. Here's the current portfolio, organized by island:

Jamaica (5 Properties)

Jamaica is Sandals' home base and the destination with the strongest direct flight access from Canada, making it the most-booked choice for Canadian wedding couples.

• Sandals Montego Bay — closest property to the airport, classic beachfront setting
• Sandals Royal Plantation — Sandals' most exclusive Jamaica property, all-butler-suite
• Sandals Ocho Rios — lush garden setting on the north coast
• Sandals Negril — famous seven-mile beach
• Sandals South Coast — quieter, eco-forward setting on Jamaica's south shore

Antigua (1 Property)

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa sits on Dickenson Bay with a private beach wedding venue and excellent direct flight access from Toronto.

Saint Lucia (3 Properties)

• Sandals Grande St. Lucian — peninsula setting with views toward the Pitons
• Sandals Regency La Toc — golf course on-property, lush hillside grounds
• Sandals Halcyon St. Lucia — smaller, more intimate beachfront property

Barbados (2 Properties)

Sandals Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbadossit on the island's calmer Caribbean (west) coast. Barbados sits south of the main Atlantic hurricane belt, which appeals to couples planning a wedding during the June–November storm season.

Grenada (1 Property)

Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa is one of the southernmost Sandals properties — also outside the main hurricane belt — with a quieter, less-travelled feel than the Jamaica or Antigua properties.

Bahamas (2 Properties)

• Sandals Royal Bahamian (Nassau) — closest Sandals property to Canada by flight time
• Sandals Emerald Bay (Exuma) — secluded, golf-course setting on a quieter Out Island

Curaçao & Saint Vincent (Newest Properties)

Sandals Royal Curaçao and Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesare the brand's newest additions, both outside the Atlantic hurricane belt and offering a less-travelled alternative for couples who've already done Jamaica or the Bahamas with family in the past.

For most Canadian couples, Jamaica and Antigua offer the best balance of flight access and value. Barbados and Grenada are worth a closer look for hurricane-season weddings, and Saint Lucia is the pick for couples who want the most dramatic scenery in the portfolio.

Sandals Wedding Packages: The Four Official Tiers, Real Pricing, and VIP Perks

Sandals offers four official wedding packages — Two Lovebirds, Sweetheart, Bliss, and Epic— under the brand's "Aisle to Isle" wedding program. Here's exactly what each one includes and costs, in CAD.

Inclusions and pricing are consistent across Sandals properties as of mid-2026 and may change. All CAD figures are approximate, based on current USD/CAD exchange rates. Verify exact pricing with our team or the resort coordinator at time of booking.

1. Sweetheart Package — From ~$1,380 CAD (or complimentary*)

Up to 10 resort guests. Complimentary Monday–Thursday, 9am–2pm, when the bride and groom stay 7+ nights in a Club or Butler room category.

This is the package most couples mean when they ask if a "Sandals wedding is really free" — and it is, under those conditions. "Your Wedding On Us" is genuinely a free ceremony, not a token offering.

• Before You Arrive: Wedding planning team; gift registry and wedding website templates; preparation of marriage licence documents
• During Your Stay: On-site wedding team event coordination, setup, and breakdown; 15% off select Red Lane Spa services for the bride and groom
• Wedding Day: $300 credit toward a photography package; $300 credit toward a videography package
• Ceremony: Picturesque ceremony location; pre-recorded musical accompaniment; Dendrobium orchid bouquet and boutonniere (white or magenta)
• Reception: Private one-hour cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, sparkling wine toast, and a signature cocktail; two-tiered white fondant cake with an orchid topper; reception table setup with white linen and chiavari chairs
• Honeymoon & Anniversary: Honeymoon dinner and turndown package; $100 credit toward a candlelight dinner, scuba, or cabana experience; one free anniversary night on a future 7+ night Club/Butler stay

Best for: Couples already booking 7+ nights in a Club or Butler category who want a real ceremony at zero added cost, on a Monday–Thursday date.

2. Two Lovebirds Package — From ~$1,795 CAD

2 resort guests — the couple only.

The dedicated elopement-style tier, for couples who want it to just be the two of them (or who are planning a separate celebration with family back home).

• Before You Arrive: Wedding planning team; gift registry/website templates; marriage licence document prep
• Pre-Wedding: Scents of Love couples massage
• Wedding Day: Bridal attendant; 10 digital images
• Ceremony: Picturesque ceremony location; pre-recorded music; rose bouquet and boutonniere
• Reception: Private one-hour cocktail reception; two-tiered white fondant cake with a rose inset; private candlelight dinner (4-course, with prosecco)
• Honeymoon & Anniversary: Honeymoon dinner and turndown package; one free anniversary night on a future 7+ night Club/Butler stay

Best for: Couples wanting an intimate, fully private ceremony for just the two of them.

3. Bliss Package — From ~$3,450 CAD

Three tiers by guest count: ~$3,450 CAD (up to 20 guests), ~$4,690 CAD (up to 40 guests), ~$5,315 CAD (up to 50 guests).

Sandals' own description: "a just-right size for couples who want to celebrate with a close-knit crowd."

• Before You Arrive: Wedding planning team; gift registry/website templates; marriage licence document prep; group room-block incentives (free rooms at qualifying double-occupancy room counts, seasonal blackout dates apply)
• Pre-Wedding: One-hour private welcome cocktail party with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a premium bar
• During Your Stay: Coordination; 15% off Red Lane Spa for the entire group
• Wedding Day: 20 digital images; $300 credit toward videography
• Ceremony: Picturesque location; music; rose bouquet/boutonniere for the couple plus 1 wedding party member; white chiavari chairs
• Reception: Private one-hour cocktail reception; two-tiered cake; banquet table setup; private two-hour dinner reception with a plated menu and premium bar
• Honeymoon & Anniversary: Same as above tiers

Best for: Mid-size weddings of 20–50 guests wanting a private reception dinner included in the package.

4. Epic Package — From ~$10,490 CAD

Three tiers by guest count: ~$10,490 CAD (up to 75 guests), ~$13,970 CAD (up to 90 guests), ~$19,180 CAD (up to 140 guests).

Sandals' own description: "for couples who want to do the most, while stressing the least."

• Before You Arrive: Same group room-block incentives as Bliss
• Pre-Wedding: Private welcome cocktail; frozen fruit kabobs and sparkling wine for getting-ready; a 24-hour private rehearsal dinner
• During Your Stay: Coordination; 15% off Red Lane Spa for the entire group
• Wedding Day: $800 credit toward a premium photography package; $600 credit toward a premium videography package
• Ceremony: Picturesque location; music; rose bouquet/boutonniere for the couple plus up to 2 wedding party members; white chiavari chairs
• Reception: Private one-hour cocktail reception; three-tiered cake with a rose topper; private two-hour dinner reception with a plated-or-buffet menu, premium bar, and a one-hour DJ
• Honeymoon & Anniversary: Same as above tiers

Best for: Large wedding parties of 75–140 guests where a private DJ reception and premium photography credits are worth the package price.

VIP Perks Tied to Suite Category

One thing that sets Sandals apart from most resort brands: your room category directly unlocks wedding-adjacent perks. Across all four packages, the free anniversary-night perk and the Sweetheart package's complimentary eligibility both specifically require a Club or Butler room category — not just any room. Butler-category suites add a dedicated butler who can handle everything from in-suite dining to coordinating wedding-day details, and booking through a travel specialist managing a group room block frequently unlocks complimentary upgrades unavailable to individual bookers.

Getting to a Sandals Resort from Canada

*Flight times and route availability are planning estimates and change seasonally — our team confirms current routing and pricing for your wedding dates at time of booking.

Wedding groups of 10+ rooms frequently qualify for group airfare or seat-block arrangements through tour operator charters. Your Canadian destination wedding specialist negotiates group air alongside the resort booking, which matters even more for Sandals than most brands given how many of these islands involve a connection.

Full Cost Breakdown: Sandals Wedding in CAD

Here's the official package pricing converted to CAD, plus a realistic framework for total wedding weekend costs.

*Sweetheart is complimentary Monday–Thursday, 9am–2pm, when the couple stays 7+ nights in a Club or Butler room category.

On top of the package itself, a complete wedding weekend budget typically includes:

*Wedding package price is shown separately above since it doesn't scale with accommodation length the way flights and hotel nights do — accommodation and flights are typically booked as part of the couple's own travel package.

Compare that to a realistic $50,000 CAD traditional Canadian wedding budget once reputable venues, full catering, and professional services are factored in. For the full framework, visit our destination wedding costs in CAD guide.

Direct Booking vs. Using a Canadian Travel Agent

With eight islands in the portfolio, this decision matters more for Sandals than for a single-country brand.

What direct booking does better:The official Sandals website is the authoritative source for current package names, inclusions, and pricing. If you've already chosen your exact resort, going straight to the resort's wedding coordinator is the most direct path.

What booking through a Canadian agent does better:

• Cross-island comparison — a single point of contact for comparing all eight Sandals destinations rather than researching each property's wedding program separately
• Group room block management — coordinating 20-60 guests across multiple Canadian cities, often unlocking complimentary upgrades unavailable to individual bookers
• CAD invoicing — no mid-planning surprises when the exchange rate shifts
• Suite-category guidance — knowing which room categories unlock butler service and complimentary wedding eligibility at each specific property
• Legal documentation guidance across up to eight different jurisdictions' requirements
• Client advocacy — a Canadian agent in your corner if anything needs sorting out before or during the trip

Explore our destination wedding packages or connect with our Canadian destination wedding specialists for a no-obligation consultation.

Canadian Legal Requirements for Marrying at a Sandals Resort

Passport validity:Valid for 6+ months beyond your return date. Service Canada processing: 6–8 weeks standard, 2–9 business days urgent.

Exact requirements vary by island, but most Sandals destinations ask for the same core documents:

• Valid Canadian passports for both partners
• Original or certified birth certificates
• A notarized single-status affidavit or divorce decree, if either partner was previously married
• A minimum number of days on-island before the ceremony — commonly 24–48 hours, though this varies by jurisdiction

Marriage recognition in Canada:Civil marriages performed at Sandals properties are legally recognized across Canada. Register your foreign marriage certificate with your provincial vital statistics office upon return. Many Canadian couples choose to marry legally at home first (a brief courthouse ceremony) and hold a symbolic ceremony at the resort, which simplifies documentation considerably — ask your specialist whether that approach makes sense for your chosen island.

Your resort's wedding coordinator confirms the exact, current checklist for your specific island and ceremony type once your wedding is booked.

Best Time for Canadians to Book a Sandals Wedding

Canadian long weekends — Family Day, March Break, and the Christmas–New Year's stretch — are the most competitive booking windows across the portfolio. Treat 12–18 months as your planning horizon for these dates, and book even earlier for Jamaica and Antigua, the two most in-demand islands for Canadian couples. For the full month-by-month booking and documentation checklist, see our destination wedding planning timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Sandals wedding packages cost in Canadian dollars?

Sandals offers four official packages. Sweetheart (up to 10 guests) starts around $1,380 CAD or is complimentary under qualifying conditions. Two Lovebirds (just the couple) runs about $1,795 CAD. Bliss (20–50 guests) runs $3,450–$5,315 CAD, and Epic (75–140 guests) runs $10,490–$19,180 CAD — not including accommodation and flights.

Is the Sandals wedding package really free?

Yes — the Sweetheart package is genuinely complimentary Monday through Thursday, 9am–2pm, when the bride and groom stay 7 or more nights in a Club or Butler room category. It covers a wedding planning team, a ceremony location, an orchid bouquet and boutonniere, and a private cocktail reception with cake. Outside those conditions, it costs around $1,380 CAD. Larger guest counts, legal-ceremony fees, and reception upgrades move you into the Bliss or Epic tiers.

Which Sandals resort is best for Canadian couples?

Jamaica and Antigua tend to be the easiest thanks to strong direct flight access from Toronto and Montreal. Barbados and Grenada sit outside the main hurricane belt, which appeals to couples planning a wedding in hurricane season. Saint Lucia adds dramatic Piton-peak scenery, while Curaçao and Saint Vincent are newer, lower-volume options for couples wanting something less travelled.

How do I get to a Sandals resort from Canada?

Jamaica and Antigua have the most direct service from Canada, with flights from Toronto running approximately 4 to 4.5 hours. Saint Lucia and the Bahamas are also well served from Toronto. Barbados, Grenada, Curaçao, and Saint Vincent typically require a connection depending on the season.

Are Sandals resorts adults-only?

Sandals is a couples-only brand — every guest must be part of a couple, and all guests must be 18 or older. There are no kids' clubs or family programming.

What documents do Canadian couples need to marry at a Sandals resort?

Requirements vary by island, but most require a valid Canadian passport, a birth certificate, and a divorce decree or death certificate if either partner was previously married. Several islands also require a minimum number of days on-island before the ceremony. Your resort wedding coordinator confirms the exact checklist for your specific island.