A destination wedding in Antigua in the under-$5,000 tier is where the math gets really interesting. Step up from the intimate elopement-style packages, and you unlock private receptions, expanded guest counts (up to 30), upgraded florals, and the kind of polished ceremony-and-celebration combo that fits a real destination wedding without crossing into luxury-tier pricing.
This guide walks through every Antigua wedding package available for under $5,000 right now, with full inclusions, guest counts, and resort details so you can compare side by side. Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists can help you compare and book.
Antigua Wedding Packages Under $5,000 at a Glance
| Resort | Package | Price | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton Antigua | Refined Wedding | $4,599 | Up to 30 |
| Royalton CHIC Antigua | Refined Wedding | $4,599 | Up to 30 |
| Sandals Grande Antigua | Bliss | $2,500 | 11 to 20 |
Why an Antigua Wedding Works Under $5,000
The under-$5,000 tier is where the standard Antigua wedding starts to feel like a full celebration rather than an elopement. Private receptions, three-hour open bars, upgraded floral arrangements for the wedding party, multi-tier cakes, and guest counts that scale up to 30 at the Royalton properties all fall into this price band. For most couples bringing immediate family and close friends, this tier delivers the right balance of polish and value.
Antigua’s wedding-resort math works particularly well here because the all-inclusive structure absorbs the dinner and bar costs into the room rate for your guests. Your wedding-package line item covers the ceremony and the reception layer; the all-inclusive resort covers everything else for the wedding week.
The Top Antigua Wedding Packages Under $5,000
Royalton Antigua: Refined Wedding
5-star • Family-friendly all-inclusive • Beachfront, garden, and Sky Terrace venues
PRICE: $4,599 • GUESTS: Up to 30
The Refined Wedding is Royalton Antigua’s step-up tier, adding a private three-hour reception with open bar, expanded florals for the wedding party, a cocktail hour with appetizers, and a 2-tier wedding cake. Best for couples bringing immediate family and a close circle of friends to the Deep Bay setting, with the resort’s family-friendly all-inclusive atmosphere as the wedding-week backdrop.
What’s included:
- Personal wedding consultant and onsite coordinator
- VIP welcome, late checkout, and room upgrade for the couple (subject to availability)
- “Getting Ready” refreshments and breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
- 10% spa discount for the wedding group
- Ceremony location with chairs, sound system, and ceremony table with tropical centerpiece
- Symbolic ceremony
- Tropical bouquets and boutonnieres for the couple, bridesmaid, and groomsman
- Sparkling wine toast
- One-hour cocktail reception with 3 appetizers, 3 cocktail tables, standard open bar, and sound system
- Three-hour private reception with buffet or family-style menu and standard open bar
- Round tables with white linens
- 2-tier wedding cake on a linen-dressed cake table
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Royalton CHIC Antigua: Refined Wedding
5-star • Adults-only modern design • Multiple beachfront and garden venues
PRICE: $4,599 • GUESTS: Up to 30
The adults-only sister property mirrors Royalton Antigua’s Refined Wedding inclusions in a guests-18-and-over setting. Best for couples wanting a more refined, partner-focused wedding-week atmosphere without children on the property and with a more design-forward modern aesthetic in the dining and ceremony spaces. The Deep Bay location and shared resort grounds with Royalton Antigua mean the guest experience is comparable across both properties.
What’s included:
- Personal wedding consultant and onsite coordinator
- VIP welcome, late checkout, and room upgrade for the couple (subject to availability)
- “Getting Ready” refreshments and breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
- 10% spa discount for the wedding group
- Ceremony location with chairs, sound system, and ceremony table with tropical centerpiece
- Symbolic ceremony
- Couple’s bouquet and boutonniere plus wedding party bouquet and boutonniere
- Sparkling wine toast
- One-hour cocktail reception with 3 appetizers, 3 cocktail tables, standard open bar, and sound system
- Three-hour private reception with buffet or plated menu and standard open bar
- Round tables with white linens
- 2-tier wedding cake on a linen-dressed cake table
Learn more about Royalton CHIC Antigua and get a free quote today >>
Sandals Grande Antigua: Bliss Package
5-star • Couples-only • Dickenson Bay beachfront and overwater chapel
PRICE: $2,500 • GUESTS: 11 to 20
Sandals’ mid-tier Bliss package layers premium bar service, a private welcome cocktail hour with heavy hors d’oeuvres, a two-hour plated dinner reception, and an upgraded floral lineup onto the couples-only Dickenson Bay setting. Strong fit for couples bringing a moderate-sized group (11 to 20 guests) and wanting the full Sandals couples-resort wedding-week atmosphere with a private reception built in.
What’s included:
- Wedding planning team plus onsite coordination, setup, and breakdown
- Gift registry service and wedding website templates
- Preparation of documents for marriage license
- Room-block perks: 6th room free with 5 paid double rooms (Sept–Dec) or 12th free with 11 paid (Jan–Aug), up to 5 complimentary rooms
- One-hour private welcome cocktail with heavy hors d’oeuvres and premium bar
- 20 digital images and a $200 videography credit
- 15% off Red Lane Spa services for the entire group
- Picturesque ceremony location, pre-recorded music, one speaker, one microphone
- Rose bouquets and boutonnieres for the couple plus one member of the wedding party
- White-cushioned Chiavari chairs
- Private one-hour cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres, premium bar, sparkling wine toast, signature cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Two-hour private dinner reception with plated menu, premium bar, and non-alcoholic beverages including freshly brewed coffee and herbal teas
- Two-tiered white fondant wedding cake with rose topper
- Honeymoon Package (sparkling-wine dinner, in-room treats, turn-down service, breakfast in bed, $100 candlelight dinner / scuba / SNUBA / cabana credit)
- One free anniversary night on a future stay (with 7 paid nights in Club or Butler category)
Learn more about Sandals Grande Antigua and get a free quote today >>
What’s Typically Included in an Antigua Wedding Package Under $5,000
The under-$5,000 tier delivers the full wedding-and-reception combo. Standard inclusions across the three resorts above:
- Ceremony setup: beachfront, garden, or terrace venue with chairs, sound system, decorated ceremony table, and floral centerpiece
- Personal wedding consultant and onsite coordinator: handles vendor coordination, timing, setup, and breakdown
- Upgraded florals: bouquets and boutonnieres for the couple plus the wedding party
- Private cocktail hour: one hour of open bar with appetizers and cocktail tables
- Private reception: two to three hours with buffet, family-style, or plated menu and open bar
- Multi-tier wedding cake: 2-tier with decorative topper
- Couple’s perks: room upgrade, late checkout, spa discount, and breakfast in bed
What’s Usually Not Included in This Tier
A few items still typically sit outside the under-$5,000 wedding package and need to be budgeted separately:
- Legal wedding fees: the Antigua Special License (around $150 plus registrar fees) sits outside the package and is payable on arrival
- Professional photography or videography: Royalton’s Refined package doesn’t include photography; Sandals’ Bliss package includes 20 digital images and a $200 videography credit, but full coverage costs more
- DJ entertainment: typically not included at this tier (the under-$10,000 Sandals Epic package includes two hours of DJ entertainment)
- Premium bar upgrades: Royalton packages include standard bar; upgrading to premium spirits is usually a per-person fee
- Guest counts above the cap: Royalton packages cap at 30 guests; Sandals Bliss caps at 20. Additional guests incur a per-person fee.
- Accommodations and airfare: priced separately from the wedding package
From Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists
The under-$5,000 Antigua tier is the sweet spot for most couples planning a small-to-mid-sized destination wedding. The math here works because the wedding-package line covers the ceremony plus the reception, and the all-inclusive structure handles dining and drinks for guests for the rest of the wedding week. For couples bringing 15 to 30 people, this tier consistently delivers more value than upgrading to a tier with a higher minimum guest count.
The most common decision point at this tier is family-friendly versus adults-only versus couples-only. Royalton Antigua welcomes all ages; Royalton CHIC is adults-only (18+); Sandals Grande Antigua is couples-only. Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists walk every couple through the wedding-week-vibe trade-offs before locking in a contract.
Tips for Booking an Antigua Wedding Package Under $5,000
- Match your guest count to the package cap: don’t book a 30-guest package for 12 people, or a 20-guest package for 25 people. The cap-fit is one of the biggest value levers on the under-$5,000 tier.
- Plan for the dry season: December through April delivers Antigua’s best weather, lowest hurricane risk, and stable outdoor ceremony conditions.
- Ask about room-block perks: Sandals’ Bliss package unlocks a 6th-room-free or 12th-room-free perk depending on season, which materially cuts the group’s total spend.
- Build in photography or videography: budget $1,000 to $2,500 separately for a professional photo or video package, since under-$5,000 wedding packages don’t typically include full coverage.
- Work with a Specialist: a Certified Destination Wedding Specialist matches your guest count, vision, and budget to the right Antigua resort. The service is free for the couple.
Antigua Wedding Package FAQs
What’s the average cost of a destination wedding in Antigua?
The average cost of an Antigua destination wedding runs roughly $8,000 to $14,000 all-in for the couple, covering the wedding package, accommodations, airfare, and add-ons. The wedding-package line itself usually lands between $1,000 and $5,000, depending on tier; accommodations, airfare, and incidentals make up the rest. Under-$5,000 wedding packages typically deliver the full ceremony-and-reception experience for 11 to 30 guests. These averages reflect real spend data from couples who booked their Antigua destination wedding with our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists.
How many guests can we have at the under $5,000 tier?
Royalton’s Refined Wedding scales to 30 guests; Sandals’ Bliss package handles 11 to 20 guests. For groups smaller than 11, the under-$3,000 Antigua tier may deliver better value; for groups of 51+, the under-$10,000 tier (anchored by Sandals’ Epic package) is the right fit.
What’s the legal-wedding process in Antigua?
Antigua’s legal-wedding process is one of the simplest in the Caribbean. There’s no minimum residency, and a Special License can be obtained immediately on arrival. The license fee is roughly $150 plus registrar fees. No apostille, no Spanish translation, and no blood test required. Under-$5,000 packages default to symbolic ceremonies; a legal civil add-on typically runs around $300 to $500.
Do Antigua resorts offer photography in the under $5,000 tier?
Photography coverage at this tier is limited. Royalton’s Refined Wedding doesn’t include photography; Sandals’ Bliss package includes 20 digital images plus a $200 videography credit (not a full video package). Most couples budget $1,000 to $2,500 separately for a professional photographer.
Can same-sex couples legally marry in Antigua?
Yes. Same-sex civil marriage has been legal in Antigua since 2022, and all three resorts above welcome and host same-sex weddings on equal terms.
Start Planning Your Antigua Wedding Today
The under-$5,000 Antigua tier is the sweet spot for most couples planning a small-to-mid-sized destination wedding: private receptions, polished florals, ceremony-and-celebration polish, and three of the Caribbean’s most established wedding resort brands to choose from.
Fill out our online wedding planning form, and we’ll match you with a Certified Destination Wedding Specialist who knows the Antigua resort landscape inside and out. The service is free for the couple, and the heavy lifting is on us.
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