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Intimate and exciting settings for a Caribbean wedding

27th February 2012 Print
Cap Maison

The boutique hotel Cap Maison, on the northern tip of St. Lucia has introduced some jaw-dropping settings for couples to take their wedding vows that will make their day unforgettable. The scene of the US The Bachelor TV show in 2010 and 14 marriage proposals to date since its opening in 2008, there is definitely something magical about Cap Maison's location.

Bride & groom can tie the knot at the flower-covered Gazebo on (Smugglers Point) overlooking the Caribbean, with up to 100 guests in attendance. Adventurous couples may prefer to stand on the private ocean terrace of Rock Maison, surrounded on three sides by the swirling surf as they take their vows. Then champagne can then be sent down in a bucket by zip wire from the restaurant above! Or small wedding parties can choose a villa roof top locale, with a jaw-dropping 180-degree view of the seascape and the island.

The boutique and personal nature of the family created and owned hotel makes it an ideal retreat for couples who wish to wed in an intimate setting or those that want to take over the whole hotel for their wedding party.

All wedding and honeymoon couples can take advantage of an excellent year round special offer offering a 50% discount off the suite for the bride and complimentary extras including a candle lit three course dinner, a bottle of champagne on arrival, a full champagne breakfast served in suite, one hour couples massage and a sunset cruise with drinks included on Cap Maison I, the resort's own luxury power yacht.

Cap Maison employs a team of personal wedding planners to create the perfect day and can also arrange a lawyer to visit the couple at the resort to deal with the necessary paperwork to marry abroad. The wedding team at Cap Maison also take care of arranging other essential wedding services such as catering, photography and entertainment.

The basic Cap Maison Wedding Package includes an elegant ceremony on the resort's private ocean-front bluff with magical sunset views over the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, a decorated wedding gazebo, Bridal bouquet of fresh tropical flowers, a Groom's boutonnière, fresh rose petal confetti, and recorded music of chosen by the couple, all legalities, taxes and gratuities. The package rate is £885 valid through 2013.

Exclusively Yours, a full buyout, is the ultimate Cap Maison wedding, making the entire resort a private house party for a few days for the sole enjoyment of the wedding guests tailored exactly the needs of the bride and groom. Exclusively Yours includes 50 rooms at the wedding party's disposal for double or single occupancy, use of all resort facilities, a one day charter of the 46-foot Cap Maison I private luxury yacht (maximum 14 guests), a welcome cocktail party and much more. Exclusively Yours requires a minimum 3-day booking. Rates start at £16,000 per day, plus service and taxes.

Room rates at Cap Maison range from £270 per night for a garden view room in low season to £1,600 a night for 3 bedroom villa in peak season. Cap Maison do however offer wedding parties reductions on standard rates. These reductions are dependant on the season and the size of the party.

Cap Maison is an award-winning family-operated boutique villa resort located on the northernmost tip of St. Lucia in Cap Estate, one of the most exclusive areas on the island. Here, guests are treated to dramatic cliff scenery with the tranquil waters of the Caribbean Sea on one side and the brisk Atlantic Ocean to the other. Designed in an elegant Spanish Caribbean style, Cap Maison's 49 beautifully appointed suites are spread over three acres of tropical landscaped grounds. Guests have access to a secluded white sand beach and enjoy a truly bespoke service throughout their stay.

Cap Maison's onsite restaurant The Cliff at Cap is widely recognised as St. Lucia's finest dining experience. The restaurant attracts bookings from visitors staying across the island and diners enjoy panoramic sea views from every table.

Guests also have privileged access to the St. Lucia Golf & Country Club, the official home of the PGA just a few minutes drive from the resort.

For more information, visit capmaison.com.

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