Honeymoon Planning Tips: Turning Your Sandals Wedding into a Dream Honeymoon
You’ve chosen a wedding at Sandals Resorts — turquoise water, luxury inclusions, and effortless planning.
But here’s the best part…
Your wedding doesn’t have to end when the last song plays.
With a little strategic planning, your destination wedding can seamlessly turn into the honeymoon of your dreams — without packing, flying, or starting over somewhere new.
Here’s how to do it the right way.
Extend Your Stay (Strategically)
One of the smartest moves?
Book your wedding stay and honeymoon stay as separate reservations — even if they’re back-to-back.
Why?
Because you can:
Upgrade room categories for the honeymoon portion
Take advantage of honeymoon or anniversary amenities
Shift into a more private, romantic setting
Many couples celebrate their wedding in a beautiful luxury room — then move into an overwater bungalow or swim-up suite for their honeymoon nights.
It creates a “second arrival” moment that feels intentional and special.
Plan a Resort “Reset” Day
After your wedding day, you’ll be glowing… and exhausted.
Schedule your first honeymoon day with nothing on the agenda.
Sleep in.
Order room service.
Spend the day at the spa.
Most Sandals Resorts properties offer incredible spa experiences, hydrotherapy pools, and couples treatments that help you decompress.
That reset day makes the rest of your honeymoon feel luxurious instead of rushed.
Upgrade to a Private Dinner Experience
You’ve already celebrated with your guests.
Now it’s just the two of you.
Book a private candlelight dinner on the beach — complete with a personal server, curated menu, and the sound of the waves in the background.
It’s intimate.
It’s cinematic.
It’s a core memory moment.
Add an Island Adventure Together
A honeymoon isn’t just relaxation — it’s shared experience.
Depending on your island, consider:
A private catamaran sunset cruise
Snorkeling or scuba diving
Visiting the Pitons in St. Lucia
Waterfall hikes
Rum or chocolate tastings
Adventures give you stories you’ll tell for the next 30 years.
Consider a Split-Island Honeymoon
Here’s a power move most couples don’t realize is possible:
You can wedding at one Sandals resort — and honeymoon at another.
For example:
Wedding in Montego Bay
Honeymoon in Negril
Or even hop to a completely different island
It gives you two distinct experiences without losing the luxury and ease you already love.
Maximize the All-Inclusive Perks
One of the biggest honeymoon mistakes couples make? Not fully using what’s already included.
At Sandals, your honeymoon includes:
Unlimited fine dining
Premium spirits
Water sports (including scuba for certified divers)
Entertainment
Airport transfers
Take advantage of it.
This is your moment to say yes to:
The lobster dinner
The sunset martinis
The snorkeling trip
The late-night dessert
You’ve earned it.
Capture the Honeymoon Glow
Consider booking a short post-wedding or honeymoon photo session.
No timeline pressure.
No guests waiting.
Just the two of you.
The lighting is softer.
You’re relaxed.
And the photos feel effortlessly romantic.
The Secret to Making It Seamless
The key to turning your wedding into a dream honeymoon is intentional planning from the start.
Room categories.
Timing.
Excursions.
Upgrades.
Celebration moments.
When it’s mapped out correctly, your wedding flows naturally into honeymoon mode — without stress, extra travel, or logistical headaches.
Final Thoughts
A destination wedding at Sandals Resorts isn’t just a wedding.
It’s the beginning of your marriage.
And when you plan it strategically, you don’t just walk down the aisle…
You step directly into the honeymoon of your dreams.
