Ceremony chairs with blue sashes lined up on a pale timber deck between old stone walls under sheer canopies, Awesome Caribbean Weddings
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Awesome Caribbean Weddings

Awesome Caribbean Weddings is a small wedding planning company in the north of Saint Lucia, set up in 1999 by two friends from England.

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Start planning togetherKayt CooperConsultant and co-founder
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Kayt Cooper and Awesome Caribbean Weddings

Awesome Caribbean Weddings is a wedding planning company in the north of Saint Lucia, set up in 1999 by two English friends, Kayt Cooper and Michele Ince. Their first Saint Lucia wedding was Michele's own, on an Atlantic beach with a barefoot reception on the sand. Friends then asked for an underwater-themed wedding on a catamaran, and the company grew from there.

Michele Ince, who first came to Saint Lucia in 1993, is the owner and leads the planning. Fenella Mathurin joined in 2006 and plans weddings alongside her, and Teige LaBorde works with the company as its wedding designer. Kayt Cooper has moved back to the UK and supports clients there.

“Helping someone plan their St Lucia wedding is a real buzz; I love being surrounded by the happy smiles and joyful emotions that everyone feels at such a special time. I have one of the best jobs in the world.”

Michele Ince, owner

The company plans weddings only in Saint Lucia. Its portfolio runs from private beaches and Piton-view terraces to historical ruins, a waterfall, a plantation, private villas, resorts, churches, a Hindu ceremony, boats and a cruise ship, and it also plans vow renewals. Couples are matched with the island's photographers, florists, caterers, musicians and other vendors the team works with.

They do not sell fixed packages. Each wedding is built around the couple's wishes and budget, and the team will advise on how to reach the wedding they want within a set spend. Couples can meet their coordinator before the trip, and the team also arranges accommodation, transport and excursions for wedding parties. In 2023 the company was named Independent Wedding & Events Planner of the Year at the inaugural Saint Lucia Tourism Awards.

At a glance
Since
1999
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Awesome Caribbean WeddingsDestination wedding planning in Saint Lucia, led by Michele InceAwesome Caribbean WeddingsNo. 24 · Autumn 2026
The magazineNo. 24 · Autumn 2026

Awesome Caribbean Weddings in our magazine: the setting, the day and the details, page by page. Read it online, or download it on a computer.

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How they work

From the first message to the day itself

  1. 01Tell them your ideas

    Couples send their details through the contact form, and the team replies with ideas for venues and style, including for couples who are unsure what kind of wedding they want.

  2. 02Shape the plan and budget

    Rather than a fixed package, the team designs the ceremony and celebration around the couple's wishes and sets out options that fit the budget.

  3. 03Meet your coordinator

    A first meeting with a personal wedding coordinator is arranged before the couple arrives on the island, with direct phone numbers for questions in between. A team member can also travel to meet a couple in person, at the couple's cost.

  4. 04Prepare the legal paperwork

    Couples send scans of their documents ahead of the trip and bring the originals or certified copies. The team signs the papers with them on the island and collects the marriage licence once the Attorney General's office has processed it.

  5. 05Book the vendors and details

    The team arranges photographers, florists, music, catering, hair and make-up, transport and the rest from its network of island vendors.

  6. 06The wedding day

    The planner oversees the day on site, so the couple can enjoy it.

Awesome Caribbean Weddings

Gallery

30 photographs
Ceremony chairs with blue sashes lined up on a pale timber deck between old stone walls under sheer canopies, Awesome Caribbean Weddings1 / 30White drapes and green garland framing a ceremony arch in a ruined stone building, Awesome Caribbean Weddings2 / 30White chairs with leafy garlands facing the arched stone windows of a ruin, Awesome Caribbean Weddings3 / 30Ceremony chairs and a petal-lined aisle on a poolside terrace with the twin Pitons beyond, Awesome Caribbean Weddings4 / 30White chairs lining a bright petal aisle toward a tropical backdrop in a palm garden, Awesome Caribbean Weddings5 / 30Turquoise-sashed chairs set on a white clifftop terrace above the sea, Awesome Caribbean Weddings6 / 30
Ceremony chairs with blue sashes lined up on a pale timber deck between old stone walls under sheer canopies, Awesome Caribbean Weddings+30View Gallery White drapes and green garland framing a ceremony arch in a ruined stone building, Awesome Caribbean Weddings

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Awesome Caribbean Weddings

Their weddings on film

6 films
Miranda & Michael Private Villa Wedding
Tasmeen & Shavak (Eco-Friendly Wedding)
Jennifer & Abram · Piton View Wedding
Misha & Nav · Beach Wedding
Joann & Stephen · Historical Ruins Wedding
Doris & George · Waterfall Wedding
Reviews

What couples say

5.0 1 review
Verified wedding

From spontaneous idea to flawless catamaran wedding in St. Lucia - in under a week

We found out we could get married in St. Lucia less than a week before our already-booked vacation. I contacted Michele at Awesome Caribbean Weddings across a 6-hour time difference with almost no lead time. Three days later: venue confirmed, legal paperwork structured for German recognition, done.
The venue was a private catamaran sunset cruise. The team from Carnival Luxury Sailing brought a private chef, an unexpected mixologist, and real atmosphere. Michele's island network is exceptional - and it made a huge difference!
Zero stress. No hiccups. Highly recommended.

Dennis Drees2026-06-06
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Working with Michele and the Awesome Caribbean Weddings team was truly an amazing experience from start to finish. Planning a destination wedding can be stressful, but Michele made the entire process feel smooth, organized, and exciting. She was always patient, responsive, and willing to help with every question or detail along the way.
Our wedding in St. Lucia was absolutely beautiful and everything came together even better than we imagined. Michele helped create an experience where we could truly relax and enjoy both our wedding day and our time on the island with family and friends.
Brent also did an incredible job capturing our special day. The photos are beautiful and brought back so many emotions and memories when we looked through them.
We are so grateful for all of the care, professionalism, and support we received throughout the entire process. We would absolutely recommend Michele and Awesome Caribbean Weddings to any couple planning a destination wedding.

Gabrial & IsaiahAwesome Caribbean Weddings website
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Testimonial

From the start of the process through to the end Michele and team were the height of professionalism. We didn't feel like a number we felt like a valued couple working with a team who wanted to execute our vision and support us.
Prior to the wedding we were fortunate enough to visit St Lucia. Michele accommodated our time constraints and organised everything so we could see and trial every aspect of our wedding, including meeting our photographer, trialing food & cake and meeting the DJ.
Being based in the UK, the Awesome Caribbean Weddings team were very responsive to emails/calls, detailed orientated and worked at our pace which meant we could go into our wedding with little stress, even when we had last minute changes.
Michele and team understood the vision for our wedding day executed it with perfection. We cannot thank the Awesome Caribbean Weddings team enough.

Olivia & DanielAwesome Caribbean Weddings website
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Where they plan

Where they plan

Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

  • Their base
What they do

Services and fees

Planning and coordination

  • Destination wedding planning
  • Venue and location scouting
  • Budget guidance
  • Wedding day coordination
  • Meetings with the couple before the trip, in person or by video

Ceremony locations

  • Private beaches
  • Piton-view terraces
  • Historical ruins
  • Waterfall weddings
  • Private villas and resorts
  • Churches and plantation settings
  • Boat and cruise ship weddings
  • Vow renewals

Vendors and styling

  • Photography and videography
  • Flowers and decor
  • Catering and wedding cakes
  • Music and entertainment
  • Hair and make-up
  • Officiants
  • Chair and marquee hire

Legal and guest arrangements

  • Marriage licence paperwork
  • Express legal processing
  • Accommodation suggestions, including private villas for groups
  • Vehicle hire and guest transport
  • Sightseeing excursions and tours
Fees
Wedding planningQuoted to the couple's plans and guest numbers
On request
Express legal processingOptional extra to speed up the marriage licence paperwork; the regular service takes two full working days at the Attorney General's office
US$185
Planner travel to meet the couplePayable by the couple when a member of the team travels to a first meeting
Expenses plus a daily rate
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Questions couples ask

Before you write to them

Where do Awesome Caribbean Weddings plan weddings?

Only in Saint Lucia. The team is based in the north of the island and plans weddings at beaches, villas, resorts, ruins, a waterfall, churches and on boats.

Can they work with a small budget?

Yes. Organising the budget and suggesting options that fit the couple's price range is a core part of the service.

Do they offer fixed wedding packages?

No. Each wedding is designed around the couple's wishes rather than a set package.

Can we meet the planner before we travel?

Yes. A member of the team can travel to meet the couple at a convenient location and time. Travel costs, expenses and a daily rate are payable by the couple. A first meeting with the personal coordinator is also arranged before arrival on the island.

What documents do we need to marry in Saint Lucia?

Passports with at least six months of validity and birth certificates, plus a decree absolute, death certificate, previous marriage certificate, deed poll or parental consent where they apply. Documents must be originals or certified copies with a raised seal, and in English or with an authenticated translation.

How long does the marriage licence take?

The Attorney General's office takes two full working days, and the licence is collected on the third working day after the couple sign the papers. An express service is available for an extra US$185.

Can they help with guest accommodation and activities?

Yes. Couples send a guest list with accommodation preferences, and the team suggests hotels or private villas and can arrange vehicle hire, excursions and tours.

How do we get in touch?

Use the contact form on their website, or send a message by email or WhatsApp. The contact details are in the Contact section of this page.

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