Secluded beachfront weddings with sea turtle encounters and romantic Carlisle Bay elegance.
Weddings
THE PERFECT WEDDING
WHY SAY "I DO" HERE
Seaside Atmosphere
Exchange vows on white sand or the jetty, with rainforest behind and Caribbean sunset views ahead.
Wedding Coordinators
Professional Wedding Coordinators help shape bespoke packages, from intimate vows to celebrations with family and friends.
Flexible Venues
Choose the jetty, beach, East Restaurant, or a casual beach barbecue and bonfire for your celebration.
Wedding Weekends
Extend the occasion with sailing, snorkelling, paddle-boarding, tennis, spa time, and relaxed drinks beside the beach.
Personal Planning
Create a custom destination wedding package, with dining and accommodation choices tailored around your guest list.
Stay Together
Guests can settle into spacious suites, with family and interconnecting options available for smaller wedding parties.
AN UNFORGETTABLE AMBIANCE
WEDDING VENUES
Capacity: 20 Guests
The Jetty Venue
Exchange vows on The Jetty Venue at Carlisle Bay, a private pier wedding setting for intimate sunset or moonlit ceremonies silhouetted against the sea—perfect for romantic destination wedding celebrations.
Capacity: 150 Guests
The Beach Venue
Exchange vows barefoot on The Beach Venue at Carlisle Bay, a white-sand shoreline setting for destination wedding ceremonies, receptions and celebrations, from intimate vow exchanges to full resort buyout events.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WEDDINGS FAQs
Does Carlisle Bay offer destination wedding packages?
Yes, Carlisle Bay offers bespoke destination wedding packages that are developed together with the resort’s professional Wedding Coordinators. Couples working with Carlisle Bay can create a fully custom wedding package tailored to their celebration, from an intimate elopement to a large family gathering.
Where can wedding ceremonies be held at Carlisle Bay?
Carlisle Bay offers ceremony settings ranging from an intimate exchange of vows at the end of the jetty, silhouetted against the sea, to a larger beach ceremony on the resort’s beach for family and friends.
Can we book Carlisle Bay exclusively for our wedding?
Yes. Couples celebrating at Carlisle Bay can choose to book the entire resort for a large celebration, or instead reserve a smaller number of family or interconnecting suites for a more intimate wedding.
What dining options can we arrange for our wedding at Carlisle Bay?
Wedding dining at Carlisle Bay can range from a formal seated dinner in East restaurant to a relaxed casual beach barbeque and bonfire on the sand, allowing couples to set the tone for their reception.
Is Carlisle Bay a good choice for a wedding with children in attendance?
Carlisle Bay is designed to welcome both families and couples, with the resort’s 500-metre crescent beach split between a family side and an adults’ side. Wedding parties with children can enjoy the family beach and the resort’s children’s club, while couples seeking adult-only moments can use the dedicated adults’ areas, including the adults-only Jetty Grill.
Is there a minimum age to check in at Carlisle Bay for wedding guests?
Yes, the minimum check-in age at Carlisle Bay is 21, meaning at least one adult meeting this age must be registered on each reservation. Younger family members, including children in a wedding party, are welcome to stay as accompanying guests.
Can we reserve a block of rooms for our wedding guests at Carlisle Bay?
Yes, Carlisle Bay can accommodate wedding groups, with an eight-guest-room minimum required for group rates. Group bookings at Carlisle Bay are subject to a 10% service charge and 12.5% sales tax, and any venue fees are based on the food and beverage minimum and location chosen.
Does Carlisle Bay have space for wedding-related meetings or gatherings?
Carlisle Bay offers on-site meeting space totalling approximately 1,600 square feet, which can be useful for wedding planning meetings, rehearsal gatherings, or smaller pre-celebration events.
Does Carlisle Bay offer proposal or romance packages?
Yes, Carlisle Bay offers proposal and romance packages for couples celebrating an engagement or anniversary, which can also serve as an elegant lead-in to a future wedding celebration at the resort.
What makes Carlisle Bay a distinctive setting for a wedding?
Carlisle Bay is an all-suite, five-star resort with 87 spacious suites set directly on the beach in Antigua, and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Combined with its jetty and beach ceremony settings, multiple restaurants, and dedicated Wedding Coordinators, Carlisle Bay offers a distinctive backdrop for couples planning their destination wedding.