Sandals & Beaches Jamaica - Destination Wedding Venue Guide
Intro
Matt from Coastal Compass walks through destination wedding venue options across Sandals (and sister property Beaches) resorts in Jamaica, highlighting the unique features of each. Free quiz available in show notes to help match preferences to the best three Sandals resorts.
Venue Types Covered
1. Overwater Wedding Chapel — Sandals Ochi
- Reviewer's top pick — described as one of the best wedding venues available
- Stunning when fully set up for a ceremony
- Recommended specifically for those set on a classic overwater Caribbean wedding
2. Land-Based Chapel — Sandals Montego Bay
- Unique among the resorts visited — not overwater (though this resort also has an overwater option)
- Feels like a small cottage tucked into lush greenery
- Best fit for couples who want beach time during the day but a more traditional, church-like ceremony setting
3. Private Island Venue — Sandals Royal Caribbean (Montego Bay)
- Small, intimate ceremony spot on the resort's private island
- Accessed via a dragon boat running every 5 minutes to/from the island
- Venue sits off to the side of the island — quieter, ocean-view setting
- Best for couples wanting a small, private ceremony
4. Garden Venue — Sandals South Coast
- Lush tropical garden area located behind the main building
- Offers ample room for guests to watch the ceremony
- Good fit for couples who want beach time by day and a garden wedding in a tropical setting
5. Wedding Gazebos — Multiple Properties (e.g., Negril)
- Scattered throughout Sandals properties in different locations — some beachfront with ocean views, others in garden settings
- Best suited for smaller, more intimate weddings
- Many locations offer pristine ocean views
6. Family-Friendly Option — Beaches Negril
- Beaches is the family-friendly sister brand to the adults-only Sandals
- Does not include some Sandals-exclusive features (like overwater chapels)
- Has dedicated wedding gazebo space near Calypso Cove Village, plus additional beachfront options
- Best fit for couples wanting kids/family present for the wedding at the same resort