Garden weddings are the most underrated style on the island. They rarely make the Pinterest boards, and they solve several problems the more photogenic styles create.
The practical case
Shade. Mature tropical planting means guests aren't sitting in direct sun. On a 31°C afternoon this is the difference between a comfortable ceremony and a stoic one.
Stable ground. No sand, no cliff stairs. Better for elderly guests, heels, and anyone with mobility needs.
Flexible layout. A lawn can be arranged however you want — long tables, rounds, a dance floor, lounge areas. Beaches and chapels come with far more fixed geometry.
Less wind. Planting and walls break the breeze, so florals, candles and lightweight décor behave.
The trade-off
You don't get the horizon. A garden wedding is an intimate, enclosed setting rather than a dramatic one, and the photographs reflect that — greenery and detail rather than sweeping vistas. For plenty of couples that's the point.
Many garden venues sit within resorts that also have beach or pool access, so a garden ceremony and a sunset beach photo session is a common and sensible combination.
What to check
Ground conditions after rain. Lawns hold water. Ask what the surface is like the day after heavy rain and whether flooring can be laid.
Irrigation and mosquitos at dusk — the same considerations as any planted tropical setting.
Overlooking rooms. In resort gardens, check whether guest balconies look directly onto your ceremony space.
What it costs
Garden venues tend to sit in the mid range, and are frequently the more affordable option within an otherwise expensive resort. See listings below, and our full cost guide for the whole budget picture.
