Bridal

Ladera has got to be on of the most breathtaking places on earth to tie the knot. Where else could you say ‘I do’ at 1100 feet above the Caribbean Sea with hummingbirds buzzing around and the soaring Pitons (a World Heritage site) within full view? Taking advantage of its spectacular natural surroundings high up in the hills of St Lucia, each of Ladera’s 32 suites has an ‘open wall’ inviting one of the world’s most breathtaking views into your suite. Alongside the luxurious linens and the usual hairdryers and fluffy bathrobes, there are binoculars for wildlife spotting and a star chart.

Dasheene is the hotel’s superb restaurant, and one that is raved about throughout the region for both its cuisine and its location. Wedding receptions are memorable in this spectacular culinary hilltop gem. With dishes like sugar cane shrimp and lamb curry with coconut risotto on the wedding breakfast menu, it promises to be a memorable occasion.

For pre or post wedding pampering, Ladera’s Ti Kai Posé spa (in local patois means ‘little house of rest’) features indulgent treatments inspired by St Lucia’s volcanic history and the lush rainforest that surrounds this peaceful retreat. Couples and their guests can also try the new Mineral Pools in the spa gardens. Drawn directly from the source at the Diamond Mineral Baths near Soufriere (French for sulphur) where it’s rumoured that Napoleon’s Empress Josephine bathed.

Basic wedding packages at Ladera costs from US$990 (approx £500) featuring all of the above. The package is free of charge if couples stay in a two-bedroom villa suite or Dream Suite for 10 nights or more. Customised weddings are priced on request.