My 1st Sandals Resort Experience

I am very excited to share this post with you that I received from Kristy Newbold, Wedding & Event Coordinator from Platinum Events Group/ Platinum Destinations.                                                                                                                                                                    

My 1^st Sandals Resort Experience

By Kristy Newbold, Wedding & Event Coordinator

Platinum Events Group/ Platinum Destinations

After my most recent travels to Sandals Royal Bahamian, I felt like I was in paradise from the moment I arrived. I now understand what they mean when they say, “Luxury Included® Vacations.” From the moment we arrived the attentive & courteous staff were graciously at our side with cool towels & warm smiles.  

Situated on the sixth floor, Oceanfront Concierge Room, we overlooked the stunning turquoise waters of the Caribbean & glorious white sand beaches below. As a first time Sandals guest (and certainly not my last), I have to say I was very impressed. As I flopped down on the luxurious king size, 4-poster bed, I closed my eyes & thought to myself, “This is heaven!”

As a Wedding & Event Coordinator, I must admit I had weddings on the mind & how could I not with all of the couples surrounding us celebrating honeymoons & anniversaries. The options were seemingly endless… Book a relaxing couples massage with Red Lanes Spa set on the ocean docks or plan a romantic island excursion across the water at Sandal’s Cay where you can lay on big comfy sofas with a Pina Colada in hand. 

Sandals also offer unlimited daily recreational activities from snorkeling with neon fish and barracudas to taking out the big yellow aqua bikes… A hoot let me tell you! In the evening, enjoy nightly entertainment from couple’s jeopardy to unlimited romantic dining options such as a candlelit gourmet dinner for two on the beach overlooking the sunset only to return to the privacy of your room where your personal butler has drawn a relaxing warm bath with rose petals & a bottle of champagne! 

The professional staff at Sandals offers endless on-site wedding options from small intimate gatherings such as the two individuals I watched wed on the beach alone early one morning to large lavish affairs surrounded by family & friends. On-site coordinators are there to assist couples with choosing a cake, picking flowers, hiring a photographer, arranging for a minister & most importantly to enjoy every detail of your perfect day! Sandals offers five exclusive designs by Martha Stewart Weddings that you can choose from which focus on different wedding themes ranging from chic and natural bamboo to my personal favorite seaside serenade consisting of light hues, soft linens & seashells. 

In closing, there are endless opportunities to make your stay special & unique… As I watched from my room on my final morning (as previously mentioned), a single couple so much in love stood together on the beach, a picturesque ceremony location to marry one another. I opened my window to witness this joyful occasion & just in time to see the officiant draw a heart in the sand & ask the couple to walk over & stand in the middle… The two followed his sermon as they held hands gazing into on another’s eyes & repeated each vow he said aloud while standing in the middle of the heart… I sat there & thought to myself, it does not get anymore perfect or romantic than that!