Turks and Caicos Wedding & Honeymoon Resorts
The Turks and Caicos is an incredible tropical destination with a diverse collection of romantic resorts that are ideal for a wedding or honeymoon.
One of the reasons why many couples choose to honeymoon in the Turks and Caicos over other tropical luxury destinations—such as the Bahamas, Barbados, and Jamaica—is simply the quality of the gorgeous beaches. There are so many exceptional beaches and pristine uninhabited cays to explore and enjoy.
Most resorts can typically host wedding ceremonies on the beach, in an outdoor courtyard or garden setting, or indoors. While destination weddings in the islands tend to be mid-sized celebrations, a few Turks and Caicos resorts can host large weddings of up to 200 guests. See Turks and Caicos Wedding Venues for information on possible ceremony and reception locations, from luxury villas to beautiful beaches.
Then, read Best Things to Do on Providenciales and The 18 Best Attractions in the Turks and Caicos to get an idea of pre-wedding and post-wedding activities for your guests.
If you're planning to spend your honeymoon in the Turks and Caicos, you may also want to consider renting a luxury villa. You'll find quaint and secluded bungalows, expansive beachfront mansions, and everything in between.
Point Grace
The elegant Point Grace resort is situated on a quiet yet centrally located stretch of Grace Bay Beach. This picturesque and romantic retreat offers a classic Caribbean resort atmosphere without the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts.
Point Grace features 28 rooms (including penthouses), two restaurants, and a spa. The resort offers wedding packages and can help plan your special day.
Resort Qualities
Good: Point Grace is an elegant and beautiful property located on a section of Grace Bay that is a bit more secluded than most other stretches. There's excellent dining onsite at Grace's Cottage and Hutchings Restaurant.
Shortcomings: The eastern side of the sandy peninsula at Point Grace can get a bit rough at times, as it’s more exposed to the wind than most other sections of the beach. Due to the restriction between the barrier reef and the point, boat traffic can come annoyingly close to shore.
The Shore Club
The Shore Club resort on the turquoise waters of Long Bay Beach on Providenciales offers beautiful rooms and villas, several dining and bar options, a spa, a few great event venues, and four beautiful pools.
The Shore Club is part of the Hartling Group of resorts, which is represented by an extensive local professional team that includes event planners and a full range of catering, butler, and florist support.
Resort Qualities
Good: The Shore Club combines a beautiful ambiance and beach setting with great service. It is a well-rounded property.
Shortcomings: Long Bay Beach (the beach fronting The Shore Club) can get hectic and noisy at times, as it’s a popular location for jet ski rentals, kiteboarding, and horseback riding. The resort has an exclusion zone for swimmers, yet laws pertaining to water sports and vessel usage in the Turks and Caicos are rarely enforced.
Amanyara
The exclusive and luxurious Amanyara looks out onto the remote and scenic Northwest Point Marine National Park on the west coast of Providenciales.
This resort is part of the international Aman group, and Amanyara keeps with its theme of offering luxurious low-key atmospheres that foster well-being. Onsite are restaurants, a spa, and great outdoor amenities, completed by a serene natural ambiance.
The professional team at Amanyara can help plan your wedding or bespoke event.
Resort Qualities
Good: Cost aside, Amanyara offers superior seclusion, an exquisite wild setting, excellent service, and exceptional dining.
Shortcomings: Amanyara is about a 30-minute unpleasant ride through central Providenciales and is far from nearly everything else on the island, including the airport and all popular restaurants. After periods of heavy rain, the sheltered west coast of the island can have mosquito issues.
Grace Bay Club
Grace Bay Club is one of the oldest luxury resorts in the Turks and Caicos. This exquisite resort has expanded from the original boutique hotel to a collection of three resort enclaves, three restaurants, two bars, a spa, and several pools.
Wedding packages can accommodate celebrations of 2 to 120 people, and the resort’s event planners can help arrange every aspect of the day.
Resort Qualities
Good: The beach fronting Grace Bay Club is incredible. It's often one of the calmest sections of the coast. Many restaurants, shops, and bars are within walking distance.
Shortcomings: Unfortunately, the beach at Grace Bay Club also has a higher density of resorts than many other spots, so the area can get crowded and a bit noisy at times.
Seven Stars Resort & Spa
The eye-catching Seven Stars Resort is located on a central and prime stretch of Grace Bay Beach. This 115-room elegant hotel features an amazing pool, three restaurants, and a full complement of things to do.
Seven Stars offers custom wedding packages that may include everything from catering and beverages to helping with licenses and officiation.
Resort Qualities
Good: Seven Stars is on a beautiful and calm section of Grace Bay Beach and has a beautiful pool, excellent onsite dining, and plenty of shopping and dining nearby.
Shortcomings: As is the case with Grace Bay Club, the beach and surrounding area is busier and less tranquil than many other locations.
COMO Parrot Cay Resort
The exclusive COMO Parrot Cay resort, located on the private island of Parrot Cay, is another beautiful location for a wedding. In fact, the island has hosted several celebrity weddings.
Parrot Cay has long been a retreat for the rich and famous, starting with Count and Countess Czernin in the 1950s. Like its neighboring cays, Parrot Cay boasts a spectacular beach on its north coast.
Parrot Cay resort amenities include a spa, yoga retreat, two gourmet restaurants, and a great collection of water sports equipment. The resort is accustomed to catering and producing fine dining experiences for events ranging from large weddings to romantic dinners for two on the beach.
Resort Qualities
Good: The COMO Parrot Cay resort is private, secluded, and intimate, with an excellent beach and a high level of service.
Shortcomings: Parrot Cay and the nearby islands of North Caicos and Pine Cay can have mosquito and biting midge problems at times. The resort makes efforts to mitigate the issue, which can improve the situation. Activities and charters are largely limited to what the resort offers.
Pine Cay Resort
The exquisitely situated Pine Cay Resort is often overlooked, largely due to its remote location on the private island of Pine Cay. This small yet select resort stands on one of the finest stretches of beach in the Turks and Caicos, with perfect white sand, calm turquoise water, and no crowds.
The Pine Cay Resort’s beach is truly special. The sandbar systems near Fort George Cay are off the northeastern side of the island. To the west, Pine Cay is connected by a continuous beach to Water Cay, Half Moon Bay, and Little Water Cay.
Pine Cay is a quick hop by boat from Providenciales, and the Hemingwayesque atmosphere of life on the island is something that’s now quite rare globally.
Accommodation options on the island include the small luxury resort itself and the many quaint vacation rentals dotted around the cay.
The resort can help arrange all aspects of a wedding, from catering to the ceremony and photography.
Resort Qualities
Good: The Pine Cay Resort offers a romantic and intimate setting on one of the finest stretches of continuous beach in the Turks and Caicos.
Shortcomings: Dining is limited to the single resort restaurant. Activities and charters are largely limited to those provided by the resort or private excursions arranged from Providenciales. There may be mosquitoes after heavy rain.
Beaches Turks & Caicos
The expansive Beaches Turks and Caicos all-inclusive resort can be a great wedding option when families and kids are attending. The resort features an incredible selection of things to do and dining options.
Beaches Turks and Caicos is part of the international Sandals Resorts group, which is certainly no newcomer to creating amazing Caribbean wedding and honeymoon stays. Beaches offers a full complement of packages for weddings and vow renewals that are customizable. You can carefully tailor the décor, dining, music, ceremony, and guest activities of your Turks and Caicos wedding.
Resort Qualities
Good: Beaches offers several complete wedding and honeymoon packages, which largely remove the stress of planning. The resort offers by far the widest selection of onsite dining and activities of any accommodation in the Turks and Caicos.
Shortcomings: Given that Beaches is a family resort with many children on the property, it might not be the most romantic place for a quiet honeymoon. Beaches Turks and Caicos and the coast fronting the resort is one of the most crowded areas on the island. Nearly all other resorts offer better seclusion and tranquility. Stays at Beaches also have a very high upfront cost—those wanting a simple vacation can find a lovely alternative for far less. However, the resort can be good value for those who take advantage of the wealth of activities (such as unlimited scuba diving) and bottomless dining and drinks.
Luxury Vacation Villas
Another venue option for a destination wedding in the Turks and Caicos is a luxury villa rental. There’s a great collection of beachfront options to peruse, from smaller and secluded rentals to expansive 10-bedroom mansions that can cater to large families or groups of friends.
Villas can be a good choice for those wanting to be more involved in the planning and overseeing of wedding details. If you plan to get married at a villa for your Turks and Caicos destination wedding, it's highly recommended that you hire a professional wedding planner.
The smaller villas can be a wonderful option for a honeymoon, providing you with a more private, secluded experience than some of the larger resorts.
The Best Things to Do and Activities
In addition to some incredible wedding and honeymoon resorts, the Turks and Caicos offers a range of must-do activities (most of which involve the spectacular beaches and ocean). A top thing to do is to go on a boat charter or cruise. If you want the full experience, there are two cruises you ought to book: a half-day or full-day beach-hopping and snorkeling adventure and an evening sunset sail. Both private and public charters offer these experiences.
Another great honeymoon activity is going on a dedicated snorkeling or scuba diving excursion. Many of the cruises include some snorkeling, yet the best reefs tend to be a little further out at locations such as West Caicos and Northwest Point. The clarity and vivid blue of the sea at these remote sites is unforgettable, and there are coastal caves and cliff jumping spots to explore, too.
To relax and de-stress before or after your wedding, consider getting a couples massage or wellness treatment at one of the many soothing spas. There are several highly rated independent spas in the Turks and Caicos, as well as some located within the resorts. Inquire with your resort or hotel when you book whether spa treatments are discounted or included with your stay.
Day trips to the quiet and friendly outer islands are a great way to get off the beaten path. Fun getaways include North Caicos and Middle Caicos (islands connected by a causeway—North Caicos is just a 30-minute ferry ride away), South Caicos, and Grand Turk, the latter two of which you can reach via a short plane ride. All three destinations offer unique landscapes and experiences. North and Middle Caicos are a nature lover’s paradise, South Caicos is laid-back with wild landscapes and a quaint fishing culture, and Grand Turk features interesting historical sights.