So, you've decided to take the plunge and book your St Lucia wedding. There will be plenty for you to think about and plan, with plenty of information available online. One of the most important things for you to consider is a venue for your nuptials €" this can make or break your memories of the ceremony, so it's good to get planning as soon as possible. Here is a brief overview of some of the venues available:

Life's A Beach: The most seductive and inviting images of this beautiful island, and the sights that undoubtedly lead many a couple to plan a St Lucia wedding are the beautiful white and black sand beaches, the lush tropical landscape and the majestic Pitons. The palm-trees and gentle waves make a beach wedding one of the most popular options.

Pigeon Island: the Pigeon Island National Landmark is one of the most popular of the island's historic parks as a venue for getting hitched. The area provides fantastic views of both the Caribbean and the Atlantic, and is home to an historic naval fort. The peninsula was used as a base for the French pirate Jambe de Bois, who used it as a jumping off point for conducting raids against the Spanish shipping trade. The naval fort was the product of British admiral George Rodney and played a starring role in his most important naval skirmish, the Battle of Saintes. The island was a true island until the 1970s, when a causeway was constructed to join it to the mainland.

Mamiku Gardens: these fantastically well kept gardens are a fine location for a St Lucia wedding amongst the seductive scents of the local flora. The botanic gardens are set in a 22-acre estate which is also home to the ruins of an 18th century house. The area is divided into three separate gardens, each with their own distinct flavour. The former home of Baron Micoud, a colonel in the French army during the 18th century, the land was bequeathed to the Baron's wife (in keeping with the St Lucia wedding theme), to prevent it from being confiscated during the island's regular change of ownership. Madame de Micoud's name slowly morphed into local Creole, leading to today's pronunciation - €Mamiku'.

Whatever your tastes or the size of your wedding party, there is sure to be a venue to provide a truly unforgettable wedding for you on this stunning Caribbean island.