Arriving in the country a few days before your wedding will save you a little scratch ($100 license fee for three days prior; $250 for 24 hours before). Most resorts will guide you through the advance submission of the usual documents (certif ed copies of birth certif cates and passports, etc.). — Erika Hueneke
Belize Beach Wedding
Escape the crowds and enjoy an entirely private event with Belize Beach Wedding. This small yet seasoned local wedding specialist handles celebrations at three charming beachfront villas in Ambergris Caye: the secluded La Perla del Caribe, the spacious Caribbean Villas Hotel, and the intimate two-villa property of Playa Blanca. A dedicated planner will help you choose the most appropriate villa for your party, then manage the details for you, from obtaining the marriage certifcate to decorating your ceremony site with palms, shells and tropical garden fowers. All three villa properties have exceptional waterfront venues for ceremonies with sparkling white sand and little foot traffc. Hand-pick your add-on menu, musician, spa treatment, setting and cake, as you wish.
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
t’s all about reef, rainforest and romance at Hamanasi, an eco-chic resort. You’ll stay near exceptional diving sites and exotic jungles, yet Hamanasi’s amenities may entice you to never leave the hotel. Lodge in a Deluxe Treehouse with a double shower, wraparound porch and outdoor hot tub. With the honeymoon package, you’ll enjoy chocolates and sparkling wine on arrival, plus a foral turndown the night you arrive and a couple’s massage. Also pick fve of eight local adventures. All meals are covered, including one private beachside, poolside or en suite dinner with a dedicated server. 877-552-3483, hamanasi.com
Las Terrazas Resort & Residences
Your Las Terrazas wedding begins with a beach ceremony and the aquamarine Caribbean waters as a backdrop. Depart dramatically as your guests line the dock holding sparklers while you stroll arm in arm to a “departure” via private moonlit boat ride. Each wedding here is personally customized by your U.S. coordinator, who streamlines the planning process for a destination wedding. By sharing spacious one- to three-bedroom condos, guests will enjoy luxury accommodations at a fraction of the cost. Guests receive free WiFi, Hobie cats, kayaks and bicycles. 800-447-1553, lasterrazasresort.com
Cayo Espanto
Seven beach villas are scattered around the outskirts of this allinclusive, private-island resort located of the coast of Belize three miles from San Pedro. A personal houseman will take care of any needs while you enjoy a swim at the end of your own dock. To marry here, a full buyout for three nights is required. If you just want an intimate ceremony for two, prices start at $2,500. Four- to seven-night honeymoon packages begin at $5,980. Casa Solana, a secluded beach villa with the best sunset views, comes with a personal butler plus all meals. 888-666-4282, aprivateisland .com — Jennifer Sembler
SunBreeze Hotel
Beachfront weddings are simple yet stylish at the 43-room SunBreeze Hotel, where conch shells, palm trees, soft white sand, fabricdraped chairs and, of course, the Caribbean Sea frame the setting. Ceremonies are affordable and easy to plan thanks to the hotel’s experienced, innovative and budgetconscious staffers. Follow with a Belizean cocktail gathering at an intimate and private gazebo. A short stroll from bustling San Pedro Town, the quiet SunBreeze has a freshwater pool, a massage studio and spa, a dive shop, and an oceanfront restaurant that features island cuisine with a twist. 800-688-0191, sunbreeze.net
Victoria House
Hammocks and coconut palms, soothing seas and white, sandy beaches. Victoria House. A tranquil 10-acre getaway just two miles south of the vibrant heart of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Victoria House exudes romance and has been a favorite of couples for 30 years. Experience a private beach barbecue, tiki-torch-lit dinners, massages under swaying palms, and sunset sails with champagne and ceviche. Enjoy lush tropical gardens, personalized service and varied accommodations. Victoria House. Your wedding and honeymoon destination. 800-247-5159, victoria-house.com
Xanadu Island Resort
Palm fronds and tropical blooms trim your wedding arch and ceremony aisle at Xanadu, a luxurious beachfront eco-resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Ceremonies — on the beach, on the pier or in the garden — can be casual or formal. Couples receive a full array of planning services, from securing the paperwork to arranging fowers and musicians. The wedding package includes a bouquet, a boutonnière, wine and cake. Stay in a honeymoon suite overlooking turquoise waters and enjoy easy access to the heated outdoor pool, kayaks and bicycles, as well as the island’s many adventures. 866-351-4752, xanaduislandresort.com
