Wedding and Honeymoon Packages
WEDDINGS
Couples Resorts are committed to making your wedding an event to cherish forever. With that in mind,
Couples offer the following FREE benefits in your Wedding*:
Wedding coordinator
Non-denominational ceremony (Catholic Wedding Requirements available from wedding coordinator)
Sparkling wine
Two-tier cake
Bridal bouquet and boutonniere
His and Hers half-hour massages
Commemorative T-shirts
REQUIRED LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Weddings:
* Notarized copies of your birth certificate
* Photo ID -Copy of your passport or driver's license
* Notarized proof of divorce [If applicable]
* Notarized copy of death certificate for widow/widower [If applicable]
* Certified copy of Adoption [If applicable]
* Deed Poll or other official name change document papers [If applicable]
US residents: if you cannot notarize your copy then you will have to order one at: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
Couples are required to be on property at least two full business days in advance in order to finalize wedding arrangements.
Renewal of Vows:
* photocopy of marriage license
Weddings and Vow Renewals:
All documentation must be received no later than 30 days prior to your arrival at the resort.
If the required documents are received late (less than 30 days prior) then the standard $150 late fee will
be charged.
Upon verification of completeness and accuracy, the documents will be sent to the resort.
Appointment With Wedding Coordinator:
Shortly after your arrival at the resort, the wedding coordinator will contact you and will set-up a meeting.
This pre-wedding interview usually takes place the day before the ceremony.
You will have an opportunity to discuss all details:
* Unfolding of the ceremony.
* Location of your choice (beach, gazebo, other)
* Choosing the wedding cake, flowers, music etc
If desired, the wedding coordinator can book your hair salon/spa appointment and will make a reservation for
you in the gourmet restaurant.
Ceremony:
The ceremony takes about 15 minutes with commonly used vows (“to love and to cherish”). You may not
modify it, but you may add your own short exchange that has a special meaning to you. Some couples choose
to incorporate a unity candle lightning ceremony or even less traditional sand-ceremony [please bring your
candles or sand recipients]
* Music: CD Player is provided, you can bring CD of your choice. if not, traditional music will be played
* Locations: your choice – beach, garden gazebo or other. In case of the rain an alternate covered location will be set-up.
* Reception: a table with cake and sparkling wine will be set up for you.
Included in Wedding Package:
* Wedding coordinator services
* Ceremony and witnesses
* Sparkling wine
* Two-tier cake
* Bridal Bouquet and boutonnière
* His and hers half hour massages
* Commemorative T-shirts
Special for Honeymoon Clients:
The fairytale has begun and as a special congratulatory gift, Couples offers honeymoon guests a
complimentary bottle of champagne delivered to your room upon arrival, as well as a half hour his/hers
massage. Please make sure that Onestop knows that you are on your honeymoon.
Please Note: To receive your complimentary bottle of champagne and half-hour his/her massage, you must
present proof that you were married within the past 30 days. Couples Resorts reserves the right to deny
the honeymooner benefits without proper proof.
Included in Renewal of Vows Package:
* Wedding coordinator services
* Ceremony and witnesses
* Sparkling wine
* Two-tier cake
* Bridal Bouquet and boutonnière
Hair and make-up:
Couples beauticians specialize in wedding creations and are very much used to work on different hair styles.
Bring magazines pictures with you.
Ceremony passes for wedding guests not staying at Couples Resorts:
Family and friends (18 years and older) staying at a different resort may attend the ceremony by
purchasing a ceremony only pass or half day or Full day pass. There will be enough cake and sparkling
wine for everybody. Payment will be collected upon their arrival.
* Ceremony Only Pass – USD $40
* Half Day Pass [10:00 am - 6:00 pm] – USD $75
* Full Day Pass [10:00 am - 11:30 pm] – USD $150
* Children under 18 years -- USD $40 [Children may attend wedding as guests for the ceremony and
photographs only. A charge of US$40 is required for each child. After the wedding ceremony and
photographs the children must leave the resort.
Onestop must know your off-property guests’ names as soon as you know they are planning to attend.
Their names will be provided to the security so they can enter the Resort.
* There are limits of how many off-property guests you can invite and the Resort must be notified in
advance.
* If more than 20 off-property guests plan to attend, we must first obtain resort General Manager
approval.
Marriage certificate:
The day of the ceremony you will receive duplicate copy of your wedding certificate. Documents will be
sent to Kingston weddings registry that will issue your original wedding certificate. It can take 8-12
weeks for the certificate to be mailed (first to the Resort, then Couples Miami office will mail it to you).
Groups:
Couples Resorts offer attractive group rates and a free room* for every ten paying rooms (i.e. 11th,
22nd, 33rd, etc) when Onestop signs a Couples Resorts Group Contract. The group contract requires a
10% deposit at signing outside of 120 days prior to arrival, 40% deposit due at 90 days prior to
arrival and final payment 45 days prior to arrival.
*Note: Free room is subject to a $75 tax and service charge. Certain blackout dates may apply to group
discounts and free rooms.
Wedcast:
Presently available only at Couples Negril and Couples Swept Away. A special web page will be
created for you, and your family and friends back at home can log-in and watch live feed of the
ceremony. $375 USD – please make a request in advance.
Honeymoon / Wedding registry:
And now, you can register your honeymoon for free and show your family and friends all the things you
want to enjoy at Couples Resorts. It works just like a gift registry, except that family and friends
can give you money toward your dream honeymoon instead of, say, a toaster! The perfect,
unforgettable gift.
You can register for free, and your family and friends can either contribute to your stay at Couples
Resorts or your favorites extras (ex. candlelight private dinner on the beach, SPA treatments etc.)
More details will be available from your wedding coordinator.
What to wear:
What you ever dreamed of. Keep in mind that it will be hot, but we have couples that choose to wear
traditional dresses and tuxedos or to get married barefoot on the beach wearing casual wear.
Optional items:
Photos, music, flowers and more!.
You don’t have to reserve them in advance; all can be requested at your meeting with wedding
coordinator.
If you have any unusual requests – please contact wedding coordinator as soon as possible to make
sure they can make the arrangements and to find out what additional cost may be incurred.
Canceling and making changes to existing wedding reservation:
If you wish to cancel wedding reservation, change the day or make any other changes you must contact
your wedding coordinator.
Fees and late charges and how to reserve your event:
*A mandatory and non-refundable administration, processing, government license and marriage certificate
fee of $200 is required for wedding reservations and $150 for a vow renewal. Payment must made by
credit card or certified check or international money order and made payable to the applicable resort.
(Sorry, personal checks are not accepted.) Payment must arrive at least 30 days prior to arrival at
your resort. If you choose to reserve a wedding or vow renewal time within 30 days of the event
an additional late fee of $150 will be charged.
Once you have made your arrangements through Onestop we will put you in touch with the appropriate wedding coordintor.
All wedding details from this point on will be made through her.
WEDDING EXTRAS LIST
Please note: San Soucci may vary slightly during the transition to Couples for the * indicated items
Flowers
Full Hair Wreath - $30.00 Half Hair Wreath - $17.00 Wrist Corsage - $15.00
Bridesmaid Bouquet - $20.00 Upgraded Bridal Bouquet - $30.00 Boutonniere - $10.00
Loose Flowers - $10.00
Music
Your wedding coordinator has a wide selection of many types of music for your special day.
Please contact him/her to pick what they have or bring your own!
* Photography
24 package - $225.00 36 package - $300
* Videography
VHS - 20 to 30 minutes - $175.00 DVD - $235.00
* Combinations
VHS and 20 photos - $360.00 DVD and 20 photos - $410.00
VHS and 36 photos - $460.00 DVD and 36 photos - $510.00
* Romantic Touch
Honeymoon Room - have your room prepared for that special night with champagne, flowers and pedals, candles or chocolates - $50.00
Private Dinner - pick from the beach or a private gazebo for two - $150.00
Two Couples Champagne Flutes with Logo - $40.00
Please note: San Soucci may vary slightly during the transition to Couples for the * indicated items