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WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS
ADDED VALUE WITH
ESSENTIAL DETAIL
Essential Detail have seen demand for destination weddings and honeymoons increasing, especially post covid, with couples looking to combine a wedding and an extended celebration.
The expanding market is seeing further growth in anniversary celebrations, commitment ceremonies, proposals and micro weddings focusing on guests’ experiences.
Essential Detail’s Caribbean boutique properties offer bespoke romance packages, extended added value, exclusive use with full property buyouts and even gifting of the ceremony. All resorts offer rates through 2024 – 2025, which are guaranteed as part of the rate rollover from 2023 contracts and pricing.
It is also a policy with most of Essential’s boutique properties to only host one wedding per week, ensuring the couple have the full attention of the planning concierge team and
added exclusivity.
Grenada is an ideal romantic getaway, with 30 white sandy beaches – including the world famous Grand Anse beach - as well as beautiful waterfalls, colourful dive sites, spices and organic chocolate. The tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique offers an idyllic haven for sunseeker couples who enjoy good food as well as adventure.
Essential Detail’s 473 Grenada Boutique Resort is the perfect setting for an intimate celebration, with lush tropical gardens, set over two natural beaches, nine suites and a private chef to cater to the special occasion. Guests can opt for a resort buyout and the 473 resort planning team can plan the perfect wedding, commitment ceremony, proposal setting
or honeymoon.
ROMANTIC GETAWAYS
WITH MSC CRUISES
Couples looking for a romantic escape could sail away with MSC Cruises. With 21 ships in the fleet and a wide range of destinations to choose from, MSC Cruises’ guests will have their pick of romantic options on board.
For the ultimate getaway, the MSC Yacht Club offers an added touch of exclusivity, with 24-hour butler service, a private bar and restaurant, as well as a dedicated pool area and sundeck. Couples can relax in the MSC Aurea Spa which features a variety of treatments, including a couples massage.
On board MSC World Europa and Meraviglia class ships, guests can personalise chocolate bars for their loved ones at the Jean-Philippe Maury chocolate shop, adding toppings and designs.
For one of the most best spots to “pop the question,”
the new flagship MSC Seascape’s Bridge of Sighs is the definitive location. The glass-bottomed walkway high up on Deck 16 offers uninterrupted sea views at the aft of the ship, where guests can enjoy the sunset.
Couples can also celebrate in the newly designed, dedicated Champagne Bar on MSC World Europa which offers a choice of champagne, prosecco and other bubblies from around the world, accompanied by a selection of caviar and chilled seafood.
Alternatively, couples can celebrate their wedding or renew their vows on board. Working directly with the Event Manager, guests can plan their big day with multiple wedding packages to choose from. Choices range from the Classic Celebration to the Deluxe Celebration Package, which includes champagne, priority embarkation for the bride and groom, makeup and hairstyling.
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