The Paradise Wedding Pavillion

See Forever At Ladera's Panoramic Wedding Venue.

The Paradise Pavilion is a dramatic open-air destination wedding venue and the Caribbean's pre-eminent setting for ceremonies and receptions of up to 100 guests. The Pavilion is located along Ladera's extraordinary rainforest ridge, on previously undeveloped land adjacent to the hotel.

Architecturally, the 1,200 square-foot Paradise Pavilion is a showpiece venue featuring the same renowned open-air design concept found throughout the resort with the famously unending panoramic views. It is crafted in Ladera's signature rainforest style, with terracotta flooring, columns milled and richly polished from tropical greenheart wood, as well as cut stone and tile work crafted by local St. Lucian masons.

The Paradise Pavilion is deliberately designed with only a railing to separate guests from the natural rainforest terrain and there are no obstructions separating the wedding party from the astounding views of the Caribbean Sea, the breathtaking sunsets, and the Pitons - a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Though open, the structure is also sheltered, making it flexible and suitable for any style of ceremony and reception. For wedding photographs, it is the most dramatic backdrop found in the Caribbean.

Ladera’s ultra exclusive hideaway, Hilltop Dream Suite #X8, is connected to the Pavilion by a lushly landscaped private pathway, flanked by fountains and a reflecting pool which culminates in a stone archway - the picture-perfect spot for a bride to make her entrance.

The Hilltop Suite can function as a private place for the bridal party to dress, as well as a romantic honeymoon suite for the newly betrothed couple and can be packaged into the Paradise Pavilion rate. With a total of 32 rooms, comprised of nine Villas and 23 Suites, larger wedding parties of up to 80 overnight guests may choose to reserve the entire resort, depending on seasonal availability.

Wedding receptions are catered by Ladera's award-winning Dasheene Restaurant, with customized menus by Executive Chef Orlando Satchell, known for his farm-to-table menu and emphasis on fresh, island ingredients and innovative West Indian cooking.

Pre-wedding beauty services, as well as relaxing massages and wellness treatments, can be arranged at Ladera's Ti Kaye Posé Spa.

Ladera has an online Gift Registry available, allowing couples celebrating their wedding, anniversary or any special occasion to create a "Wish List" of services, dining, spa treatments and sightseeing excursions during their stay. Resort credits may also be purchased in advance and can be applied to any services at Ladera.

Reserve the Paradise Pavillion Today

For reservations and inquiries, click here. Guests may contact a Ladera wedding planner toll free at 866-290-0978, or by sending an e-mail to .

Wedding Essentials

Ladera's Wedding Specialist is available to coordinate the following details on your behalf:

• Photography. The stunning backdrop of the Piton Mountains and the lush gardens and pool areas at Ladera will provide you with countless choices for the perfect wedding album.
• Videography. Celebrate your wedding day with a keepsake video; replay and remember each special moment.
• Dining. Ladera prides itself on culinary creativity, and can help you create the perfect wedding menu from an extensive array of canapés, fine dining and wine offerings. We are also happy to design a completely customized menu for you, along with your choice of beverages. Whatever the wedding event - an intimate brunch, a cocktail buffet, or an intimate dinner for the bride and groom - we will make your wishes come true.
• Special Requests. Have you got something special in mind? Talk to our Wedding Specialist about your ideas prior to arrival and let's see how we can help make them happen.
Contact Ladera's Wedding Specialist by e-mail at or call 758-459-7323

Wedding Formalities

• Copies of birth certificates or passports of both parties.
• Original Divorce Decree of Absolution with Official Seal or Stamp of the Court (if one or both parties have been divorced).
• A letter stating each person's profession and address.

When you arrive in St. Lucia, you must bring the following original documents:

• Passport or birth certificate. If you enter St. Lucia with a passport, you must ensure that your passport gets stamped by Immigration. If you enter St. Lucia with a birth certificate, you must ensure that Immigration stamps the bottom part of your arrival form, which you should present to us upon your arrival at Ladera.
• Divorce Decree of Absolution (if one or both parties have been divorced).
• If any of the above documents are not in English, they must be translated and certified by a Notary Public.

Prior to Arrival

Prior to your arrival at Ladera, our wedding specialist we will send the copies of the documents requested above to our lawyer in Castries (capital of St. Lucia). Once processed, the application is sent back to Ladera awaiting your arrival.

To allow us enough time to process your marriage documentation, we must receive copies of all documents a minimum of three weeks before arrival.

Upon Arrival

When you and your partner arrive at Ladera, the original documents must be presented, and the application signed in the presence of the Justice of the Peace in the nearby town of Soufrière. Once signed, the documents are sent back to the lawyer in Castries to be submitted to the Attorney General of St. Lucia for approval and signature. The approved license is then sent back to Soufrière, where a marriage ceremony can be performed by the Marriage Officer.

Important

To allow for the timely transfer of documents between various public offices, the couple must be "On Island" a minimum of three full working days before the ceremony. Weekends and local holidays do not count, so please contact us to plan your arrival. We'll work with you to make sure that any public holidays do not disrupt your perfect day.

Welcome to Happily Ever After!

Renew Your Vows

Say "i do" once again and celebrate a new beginning...

Surrounded by the majestic Pitons, the murmurs of the waves below and well-wishers from near and far, your special day at Ladera will be one to remember. And with a Ladera wedding specialist by your side to assist you with all the details, you will be free to enjoy every second of your special day.

The 2010 "renew your vows" package includes:

• The ceremony at the Paradise Pavilion with a 1,100 foot vista overlooking the World Heritage Pitons and Caribbean Sea
• A floral wedding arch, a bouquet for the bride and a boutonniere for the groom
• A two-tiered wedding cake for four
• Champagne and canapés for four
• Vow renewal certificate
• One private candlelight dinner for two with one bottle of Ladera wine

Cost: US$600*

Gift Registry

Ladera is pleased to offer an online gift registry service. For visitors celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or any other life milestone, this registry provides a convenient solution for friends and family to participate with a unique Ladera gift.

Click here to access the gift registry and view the extensive selection of items available through Ladera.