Coordination and ceremony
A wedding coordinator supports the preparations. A Minister or Justice of the Peace conducts the ceremony, with two witnesses included.
Belize beach weddings · Hopkins, Belize
Celebrate by the Caribbean
Your Belize beach wedding, with the people you want beside you.
Celebrate with a private beach ceremony, tropical flowers and a local wedding team. Bring family and friends together for an all inclusive resort stay in Hopkins.
- Private beach ceremony
- Wedding coordination included
- All inclusive guest stays not included
The ceremony package and all inclusive accommodations are priced separately. Confirm your ceremony date with the wedding team before booking your stay.
$1,875 per couple,
accommodations additional Wedding ceremony price
accommodations additional Wedding ceremony price
Seven nights, required stay
Required couple all inclusive stay with the wedding package. Guest stay 4 all inclusive nights
One, two or three bedrooms
Villa configurations for families and guests
Begin with the setting
Celebrate beside the Caribbean, with a team to help with the details.
A beachfront ceremony in Hopkins brings the Caribbean into your celebration. A wedding coordinator helps with the preparations, while flowers, a cake, photography and a local cultural performance bring personal touches to the day.
Plan the ceremony alongside an all inclusive stay for the couple and guests. Your accommodation package brings meals, local drinks and resort time into the days around the wedding; reception plans and other custom services can be added to your quote.
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The wedding essentials, brought together.
The Belizean Dreams wedding package includes these preparations and ceremony services for the couple.
Marriage-license arrangements
Marriage-license arrangements include filing, handling, courier and government fees. Your coordinator helps plan the paperwork and timing.
A beach setting with flowers
A private beach ceremony location, tropical flower arch and bridal aisle walkway, with a fresh bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere.
Cake and a celebratory toast
An artisan wedding cake and champagne for the couple’s wedding toast are included. Extra champagne for a larger group is available at additional cost.
Photography and memories
The package includes a professional photographer, photos and DVD video recording.
A local cultural celebration
A local drummer and cultural dance group bring Belizean rhythm and tradition into the wedding celebration.
Wedding ceremony package
$1,875per couple
The ceremony price includes the services above. All inclusive accommodations and stay transfers are quoted separately.
Plan the all inclusive stay around your wedding.
- A seven-night stay is required when purchasing the wedding package.
- Wedding guests should plan a stay of at least four nights.
- For wedding parties, the resort recommends reserving suites or villas at least five months before the stay.
Make the celebration yours
Add the details you want to share.
These services are available at additional cost. The wedding team can help you bring them into a personalized quote.
Gather together
Meals and a group celebration.
Ask about a rehearsal or reception dinner, a cocktail hour and additional champagne for a wedding-party toast.
Music and dancing
Keep the celebration going.
A DJ and sound system can be arranged for three to four hours. Share the atmosphere and timing you have in mind.
Your personal style
Flowers, decor and finishing touches.
Discuss customized decor, chair coverings, centerpieces, extra bouquets, a larger cake, and bridal hair and makeup services.
Real moments, celebrated here
Picture your wedding at Belizean Dreams.
Explore wedding moments from the resort’s gallery, from getting ready to beach ceremonies and time with family. Your decor and services are chosen with the wedding team.
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After the beach vows
Plan a reception that feels like your celebration.
Add a rehearsal dinner, reception meal, cocktail hour or indoor gathering to your wedding quote. Event-space rental and custom services cost extra.
Indoor event space
A gathering space in the Promenade Building.
This second-floor, air-conditioned venue measures 1,176 square feet and accommodates up to 40 people, depending on the event layout. Share your setup and access needs with the coordinator.
Rental includes coordination, tables, chairs, white linens, setup, utensils, cleanup, Wi-Fi, audiovisual equipment and coffee, tea and water. Catering, cocktails, themed decor, cakes and a private beach dinner are separately priced options.
Venue rates and payment terms
Contact the reservation team for a quote.
Make room for your guests
Bring your people. Choose the space that fits.
Choose guest accommodations within an all inclusive stay, with oceanfront, ocean view and garden view categories, plus no-view boutique rooms.
Couples and individual guests
One-bedroom choices
Choose a boutique or standard room, a regular suite or a premium suite for individual guests and couples.
Families and friends
Two-bedroom executive suites
Two king bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a full kitchen and shared living and dining space on the lower villa floor.
A larger shared stay
Three-bedroom villas
Three king bedrooms and three bathrooms across two floors, with a full kitchen, living and dining areas, veranda and balconies.
| Accommodation | Maximum guests |
|---|---|
| Boutique / one-bedroom standard | 2 |
| One-bedroom premium suite | 3 (with futon) |
| Two-bedroom executive suite | 5 (with futon) |
| Three-bedroom villa | 8 (with futon) |
A booking code for your wedding guests. After the couple books, the resort can provide a wedding-group rate and code for eligible guests reserving separately.
Around the wedding day
Turn the celebration into time together in Belize.
Spend the days around your wedding between the beach, pool, shared meals and the adventures that suit your guests.
The daily essentials
Both main packages include accommodation, daily housekeeping, three meals, a daily bar snack, local alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, and lunch on included tours.
Resort time together
Use the pool, beach, Wi-Fi, kayaks, snorkeling gear and bicycles. Woven Palms serves plated meals; the beachfront Tiki Bar and indoor Promenade Lounge offer places to gather.
Shared airport transfers
Both main packages include a round-trip shared ground shuttle between Belize International Airport (BZE) and the resort. The journey takes about two hours. Share your flights with reservations to coordinate pickup.
More time at the resort
Standard All Inclusive
Includes one scheduled adventure tour with a stay of four nights or more. Leave room for beach days and wedding plans, or add separately priced outings.
More scheduled adventures
Mayan Jungle & Beach
Includes two scheduled tours for four or five nights, three for six nights, and four for seven nights or more. Discuss reef snorkeling, Mayan ruins, cave tubing, zip-lining and waterfall hiking with the team.
Coordinate the outings with your ceremony
Plan scheduled tours around your ceremony, arrival and departure dates. Weather, participation minimums and age, height or fitness requirements apply; the team will help select suitable outings.
Wine, imported liquor, optional tours, specialty extras and international airfare are separate. A reception dinner or other private event is quoted apart from the meals included in your stay. Share dietary needs before arrival.
Stay a little longer together
Let the honeymoon begin where you said “I do.”
Add the Honeymoon & Romance experience to either main vacation package. It is optional and priced separately from the ceremony and accommodations.
Honeymoon & Romance Add-On
$400per couple · optional add-on
Include the add-on in your wedding quote request.
Four thoughtful touches for two
- Breakfast in bed with a sparkling-wine mimosa
- A private candlelight dinner for two at the resort
- A 60-minute Swedish couples massage
- Fresh flowers and floral turndown on arrival
Select it as an Extra when booking your vacation package online, or include it in your wedding quote request.
Guest stories
Learn about the Belizean Dreams through guests.
Read about accommodations, meals, service and excursions in Belizean Dreams guest reviews on Tripadvisor.
Wedding of my Belizean dreams
Truly, an amazing experience 10 out of 10 I will be returning not only to Belize but to Belizean Dreams Resort thank you for all that you have done for me and my family. Love you all.
Truly, an amazing experience 10 out of 10 I will be returning not only to Belize but to Belizean Dreams Resort thank you for all that you have done for me and my family. Love you all.
Getting married in Belize
Give the paperwork its place in your plans.
The wedding package includes license arrangements and two ceremony witnesses. The resort’s planning checklist below helps you prepare; your coordinator will review the requirements and timing for your circumstances before travel.
Before the ceremony
Allow time after arrival.
The resort’s arrival guidance allows for three days (72 hours) in Belize before the license application, submission on the next business day and one day for processing. Plan the timing with your coordinator around weekends and public holidays.
Your documents
Prepare originals in advance.
The resort’s checklist includes a passport and original birth certificate, plus an original divorce or death certificate where applicable. A Senior Justice of the Peace witnesses the application; the resort’s guidance states that a blood test is not required.
After the wedding
Arrange registration and delivery.
The resort assists with registration after the ceremony and advises allowing approximately ten weeks for processing before the certificate is mailed. Christmas weddings can take longer.
Ceremony style, clothing and weather
Discuss a civil or religious ceremony with the coordinator, along with personal, faith or access needs. Light, comfortable clothing and footwear for sand suit the beach setting; include a weather backup in your plans.
A personal planning conversation
Start with the date, then shape the celebration and stay.
Share your preferred ceremony date.
Let the team know if you have flexibility and share the ceremony you have in mind.
Describe the guest plans.
Share your estimated guest count and the all inclusive accommodation arrangements you want for family and friends.
Review the full wedding quote.
Review the ceremony, accommodation, custom extras and total in your personalized wedding quote before making travel commitments.
Before you reserve
Bring the date, guests and booking terms together.
Your wedding quote brings together the ceremony date, accommodations, optional services and payment terms.
Accommodation deposits and group payments
Accommodation is confirmed after the deposit is received. The standard deposit is 25% of rack rate, with full payment 30 days before arrival, or 60 days for Christmas/New Year stays. Reservations within 30 days require full payment.
For groups of five or more rooms, the non-refundable balance is due 90 days before arrival. A group booking includes one shared arrival pickup and departure drop-off, with guests traveling together. Local airfare and separate transfers cost extra.
Stay length, children and seasonal dates
The wedding package requires seven nights for the couple; guests should plan at least four nights. Christmas and New Year stays require seven nights. Child rates apply at ages 2–12; ages 13+ use adult rates, and children under two stay free.
Cancellation and date changes
Cancellations must be in writing and confirmed by the resort. Administration fees and refund deadlines apply; groups of five or more rooms have no refund within 90 days of arrival. Date changes need approval and can incur fees. Request the complete terms for your accommodation, ceremony and optional venue rental.
Good to know
Get the wedding and stay details clear.
Start with your preferred ceremony date, then plan the couple’s and guests’ all inclusive stays with the wedding team.
Does a wedding inquiry reserve a ceremony date?
The team reviews your preferred ceremony date and prepares a personalized proposal. Your date is secured through the wedding booking process.
What does the $1,875 wedding price include?
The $1,875 ceremony price is per couple and includes the services above. The couple’s and guests’ all inclusive accommodations and stay transfers are priced separately in your wedding quote.
How long should the couple and wedding guests stay?
The wedding package requires a seven-night stay for the couple. Wedding guests should plan at least four nights. For a wedding party, the resort recommends reserving suites or villas at least five months in advance.
What marriage paperwork will we need?
Plan for passports, original birth certificates and any applicable original divorce or death certificates. The reservation team can answer any questions about documents and timing.
Can guests book different room configurations?
Yes. Choose rooms or one-bedroom suites for smaller parties, two-bedroom executive suites with a kitchen and shared living space, or full three-bedroom villas for up to eight guests.
Are receptions and custom services automatically included?
Rehearsal and reception dinners, a cocktail hour, extra group champagne, DJ and sound services, custom decor, and hair and makeup are available at additional cost. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the details figured out yet. The reservations team will help gather the information we need as your plans come together.
Can wedding guests book their own all inclusive stays?
Yes. Ask about the wedding-group rate when booking the couple’s stay. The resort can then provide a group booking code for eligible guests to reference when reserving separately.
A personal reply
Ask whether your Belize wedding date is available.
Share your date, guest plans and the all inclusive stay you want around the ceremony. Sending this form starts a planning conversation.
Request a Wedding Quote
Write “Wedding inquiry,” your preferred ceremony date, estimated guest count, bedroom needs, desired wedding services and any flexibility in your travel dates.
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Begin with the date you picture
Start shaping the celebration and the stay around it.
Ask the team about your ceremony date, all inclusive guest stays and the personal touches you want to bring together.