Carlisle Bay, Antigua

Carlisle Bay broke the mould when it opened its doors on the popular island of Antigua. With its designer cool, it has raised the bar for island hotels and therefore chic island weddings. There are plenty of wow factors that brides and grooms will rave about from the beautiful contemporary design to a dinner for two on a beautiful lantern lit jetty. All suites are ocean facing with views of Montserrat across the bay. With bespoke furniture, crisp white Frette bed linen, Gaggia espresso machines, bedside fibre optic reading lights, fresh fruit delivered daily and large day beds on every balcony and terrace, what’s not to love? There are two of the island’s most outstanding restaurants, East and Indigo on the Beach and three great bars. And then there’s the Blue Spa, a homage to minimalist calm. Set against a backdrop of rolling hills and rainforest, the couple’s treatment room is the place to head.

Weddings at Carlisle Bay are always a stylish bespoke affair. Couples usually choose the chic jetty decorated in wedding flowers, ribbons and lanterns for their sunset ceremony or the wonderful stretch of beach. Receptions can be a quiet dinner for two in exotic East, on the jetty or on their private balcony or terrace. Up to 90 guests can sit down for a meal in Indigo Restaurant by the beach or for a more laid back reception, a feet-in-the-sand beach bbq can also accommodate 90.

A ‘7 nights for 5’ special offer costs £1992 per suite based on double occupancy including daily breakfast and afternoon tea.Wedding ceremonies cost from US$450.Receptions in either restaurant start from US$45 per person plus 20.5% tax and service charge. A jetty dinner costs from US$140 per person.

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