Laluna has all the panache of owner, Bernado Bertucci, a former consultant to Prada who originally built the hotel as somewhere for his fashionista friends to hang out. This is a in-the-know gem where couples come to tie the knot surrounded by a Caribbean meets Bali vibe with a healthy dash of Italian style thrown in. There are just 16 thatched cottages in cute parma violet, refresher orange or minty green on the outside with your own wood veranda and plunge pool. Inside its serious chic from the designer who styled Giorgio Armani's villa in Pantelleria. Large Balinese beds have the softest white cotton quilts with tiny appliqué harking back to a 19th century Caribbean. This boutique gem’s main Balinese-style, open air lounge feels like your own tropical living room with the pool and beach just a step away. Tall-sided wooden daybeds with silky cushions are perfect for cuddling up together after a hard day's sunbathing. Pull down swaying bamboo blinds to shield the sun and order a long cool cocktail from the bar. There's always some cool sounds around from Mozart to Bjork and the staff are happy to play your own CDs. The thatched dining room by the beach is minimalist but oh so inviting with twinkly lights and fabulous Italian food and wine.
Weddings at Laluna can be as low key or as glam as you like, but rest assured they’ll be tailormade and gorgeous. Owner, Bernado, suggests that you reserve the week before the full moon, as Laluna is even more magical then.
A seven night wedding package for two includes a stay in a deluxe cottage with private plunge pool, daily American breakfast, daily dinner, complimentary bottle of champagne, wedding cake, flowers, photographer, minister’s fee, marriage license, certificate and ceremony and a Laluna gift from US$5820 per couple.
If you want to bring friends and family you can have Laluna all to yourselves with exclusive use. Accommodation for 16 couples (32 guests) in their own cottages, breakfast, lunch and dinner for 32 guests, open bar including house wine, soda and beer, transfer from and to the airport, flowers, cake, photographer, marriage license, ceremony, local band for live entertainment (calypso, merengue, rock), use of all water sports, a massage each for the bride and groom and a half day tour of the island with a stop for a swim at the waterfall costs from US$20,700 per day.
For the best advice and service when it comes to arranging Caribbean honeymoons and weddings, the Bridal Boltholes' panel of experts recommend 'Caribtours', a small privately owned travel company with in-depth knowledge of the smaller and more exclusive hotels in the region and an emphasis on personal advice. They also frequently offer special services including free lounge passes and flight upgrades. Plus, Bridal Boltholes users who book with Caribtours can claim £50 cashback (see box below) and please mention Bridal Boltholes when enquiring.
Visit: www.caribtours.co.uk or Call: 020 7751 0660
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