By R.L. Cultrona
It is hard to imagine a better setting for a
romantic destination wedding than Belize. Swaying palm trees, crystal blue water and private island retreats are but a few things Belize has to offer. Specializing in smaller intimate weddings, the
resorts in Belize are eager to help you plan your big day. To get you started, here are a few spots that have received high marks as dream wedding destinations.
The Inn at Robert's Grove
Located on the Placencia Peninsula on the southern coast of Belize, this five-star resort offers an ideal setting for intimate wedding parties. Choose to hold your ceremony at their private beach, tropical gardens or at the end of the 200-foot pier overlooking the Caribbean. Small receptions can be held in their private function room overlooking the garden or outdoors on their dining terrace. The property boasts 52 sleeping rooms to accommodate your guests and numerous activities to entertain them. The staff can assist you with every detail, from obtaining your license and arranging an officiate to choosing flowers and a catering menu. After the wedding, the Inn offers honeymoon packages as well.
The Inn at Robert's Grove
Placencia, Belize
Tel: 011-501-523-3565
Fax: 011-501-523-3567
robertsgrove.com
Cahal Pech Village Resort
Nestled in the hills high above the towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, this resort offers stunning views of nearby villages, towns and vegetation. You can hold your ceremony on the top of a nearby Mayan Pyramid or in their tropical gardens. A SCUBA ceremony is offered for adventurous couples. The resort welcomes wedding parties of all sizes and will work with you to tailor every detail to meet your needs. Sleeping accommodations for your guests include 13 cabanas, 1 family-size cabana, 14 rooms and 5 family suites. All accommodations are air-conditioned. The resort offers on-site dining and a number of activities to entertain your guests.
Cahal Pech Village Resort
San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize
Tel. (501) 824-3740
Fax: (501) 824-2225
cahalpech.com
Victoria House Resort
Located on Ambergris Caye, Victoria House offers small exclusive weddings for couples looking to escape the stress of planning a giant affair. The offer a number of packages that can customized to fit your needs. Their standard package includes license and ministers fee, a small cake to feed up to four people and basic wedding florals. If you are interested in a full wedding celebration and catered reception, their staff can assist you with a hors d' oeuvres reception, beach BBQ or sit-down dinner. Ceremonies can be held on the beach, the expansive lawn or the pier. The resort can accommodate wedding parties of 20 or fewer during the high season and 30 or fewer during the low season. All 42 of their sleeping rooms are situated in tropical gardens and most offer beach views. The resort also features an on-site dive shop offering leisure equipment rentals for guests.
Victoria House Resort
P.O. Box 22
Ambergris Caye, Belize
Tel: (501) 226-2067
Fax: (501) 226-2429
victoria-house.com
About the Author:
R.L. Cultrona is a San Diego native and a graduate of San Diego State University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in theater, television and film with a minor in communications and political science. She began writing online instructional articles in June 2009.
