We may as well call the title of this article 'A Wedding in Paradise'.
This list of wedding locations in Bermuda is sure to inspire you. With the island only a few short hours away from the east coast of the US - it is the perfect location for your destination wedding.
Bermuda Beach Weddings
Bermuda's fine, white sand with its heavy pink hue offers an intimate scene for a wedding which will be remembered for a lifetime. Set your wedding on the sand or on a grassy area near to the beach. Have the sand between your toes with the soothing sound of the waves in the background. Depending on where you are on the island, you can have limestone cliffs on either side of the beach jutting out from the land into the turquoise and gem-like colors of the Atlantic Ocean. It creates an idyllic setting. Many of the locations for a wedding in Bermuda revolve around the beach. You can find a wide variety of restaurants, cliffs, gardens, and hotels near a beach. Therefore it is easy to host your wedding on the sand and have the reception of your dreams at any of these other fine locations.
A Cliff-Side Wedding
Take the beach wedding above and elevate it up on a cliff overlooking the amazingly beautiful waters of South Shore. There are numerous parks in Bermuda that can be graced with a wedding. The parks which will create the magical setting you are seeking are going to be found on the South Shore. Astwood Cove and Park on the South Shore is famous for the amount of weddings held there on the cliff-side each year. The beauty of this view will forever be captured in your wedding photographs.
An Old Bermuda Fort
Most of Bermuda's forts are up high on a hill overlooking the ocean giving you the same remarkable views as if you were on a cliff on the South Shore, except this time you are surrounded by a historic fortress. You can time your wedding for the sun set, let children explore the fort, and have guests take pictures around the old cannons and fortress walls with this unique Bermuda experience.
Wedding Day Ideas:
Host both your wedding and reception in a fort or have your wedding in a fort and then have a luxury yacht pick you and your guests up at a nearby dock for your reception.
A Luxury Yacht
You and your guests are sure to enjoy an evening cruise on a luxury yacht. You will see Bermuda's colorful water-front homes while cruising through hidden bays and coves. You can easily combine any of the other venues for your wedding and host your reception aboard a luxury yacht. There are many venues on this list that are a short distance walk to a dock where a yacht can be waiting for everyone. Or better yet, horses & carriages can be used to transport guests. The options are immense. There are also a number of luxury yachts on the island that can host a smaller more intimate wedding as well. Bermuda offers some beautiful yachts to choose from. Take for example two of the larger ones below:
- Spirit of Bermuda: A 112' modern built Bermuda sloop. This three-masted sailing vessel will turn heads as you and your guests sail around the island's waters. The yacht has a seating capacity for up to 50 people to host a wedding on board. Visit their website here.
- Venetian: 100' Azimut Benetti. This extravagant yachting experience will be remembered for a lifetime. Host up to 36 of your loved ones on board this luxury yacht for a private wedding and sit down dinner. You can visit their website here.
Bermuda Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens is a 35 acre park in the center of Bermuda with a variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees. Countless weddings have taken place on the garden's grounds and multiple couples have stopped by simply for their wedding photos. Head to the bright and fragrant rose garden, the huge banyan trees with their protruding root systems, or any of the other hidden areas in these amazing gardens.
In a Bermuda Cave
This is a truly unique experience. Enjoy your wedding or reception in a cave complete with an underground lake. The ambiance will be nothing less than spectacular! You can have your wedding on the beach out front and then have everyone move into the cave for dinner and dancing.
Restaurant
There are multiple restaurants in Bermuda that offer wedding reception services. Enjoy your reception overlooking the South Shore with waves crashing over the boiler reefs below. Or take the celebration with your loved ones to a building that is hundreds of years old. There are many restaurants to choose from on the island, each with their own unique and desirable qualities. It is best you discuss with your wedding planner on the island about the style you are looking to achieve and the options available. This way, they can best guide you.
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
At the top of Gibbs Hill there is a lighthouse. Tents and tables can be set up on the lawn at its base, overlooking the entire island. The incredible views will leave you and your guests in awe.
In An Old Church
You can have your wedding in an old Bermuda church and then celebrate with a reception at any of these other venues on the list. Many of the churches in Bermuda date back to the late 15th and 16th centuries and the island is known for the high amount of churches per square mile compared to anywhere else in the world.
Thinking of Bermuda
If Bermuda is on your mind, then we recommend contacting Thinking of Bermuda. They are a full-service wedding consultant and travel agency dedicated to the island. The wedding planners there can help you choose your wedding and reception location - along with every other detail that goes into planning a destination wedding on this remarkable island. They work with the best vendors to ensure high demands and expectations are met. You are able to organize cruises, flights, and hotels, along with every other detail that helps create a lifetime memory for your special day. Having one company organize everything for your wedding day, allows you to save money for the things that matter most. To learn more about planning a wedding in Bermuda, visit their website, send them an email, or call them toll-free at (855) 777-2038.
Author: John Gallo
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