Given the size, it's pretty impressive to discover Barbados is home to over 1,500 churches which is only surpassed by the number of rum shops on island, an integral part of Barbados heritage. That's why island expert, Elegant Hotels Group, has launched an exclusive guide to getting married on the island, with top tips to ensure smooth sailing on the special day.

Launching in digital form and hard copy, the Elegant Barbados Wedding Guide will be an essential toolkit for those looking for something a little different as they say 'I Do'. With over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Barbados makes for a clever choice in minimising the chance that bad whether doesn't dampen the mood. A stunning backdrop of the beautiful azure waters of the Caribbean Sea and the lush tropical gardens in-land means there's no chance of a bad picture. Anyone with a more casual approach will be pleased to know planning ahead isn't essential, as ceremonies can take place as soon as the marriage license is received.

Featuring everything from why to choose Barbados and booking the right photographer to legal requirements and post-ceremony celebrations, the guide offers a haven of advice to those who may not be familiar with the country they are choosing for their wedding. The guide offers advice on which property to choose depending on the style of wedding wanted, from Colony Club's lush tropical gardens to Turtle Beach, located close to the island's nightlife at St Lawrence Gap, so that making the right decision is hassle-free.

Sunil Chatrani, CEO of Elegant Hotels Group says: “At Elegant Hotels we pride ourselves on being the Barbados experts. Most of our staff have grown up and attended ceremonies on the island so who better to ask for the top tips on planning a wedding at one of our hotels? We want to ensure our guests' special day is the best of their lives so we have pulled together everything there is to know in one handy guide.”

For more information and to download the wedding guide visit:
http://www.eleganthotels.com/weddings/barbados-weddings 

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The Brighter Group: Sophie Kelk / Rebecca Peters / Sadia Begum

Tel 020 7326 9880/ Email: eleganthotels@brightergroup.com